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Costa Blanca Holidays – Finding A Nice Restaurant

At the moment you are enjoying your well deserved Costa Blanca holiday, after the fist couple of days in your holiday villa or apartment you might wander, where to find a nice restaurant at the Costa Blanca?

The first part of the evening you will have to search a nice restaurant, if you are in Altea, or if you want to visit this beautiful place, you will find some very nice restaurants.

If you don’t want to spend a lot of money, there is a very nice restaurant at the first line of the beach in Altea called “Tutti Frutti”, you can gat a pizza, but I really would advice a very nice salad, served in an eatable bowl, the menus are good priced and very nice. From the terrace you can overlook the Mediterranean, which will provide you with a nice cool breeze.

Near the Altea church, moving down from the churches square in the direction of the Sierra Bernia Mountain you will find a busy street with some very nice restaurants. In “Estromboli” you can eat very good Italian food and they have very nice smashed tomato sauce, from grandfathers own garden.

At the other side of the street you have the very nice restaurant “Ousteau”, which is brilliantly decorated and has a fantastic ambiance. The very friendly staff will guide you to your table, which with nice warm weather can be on a cosy outside terrace, but always will be nice situated. The food is very good, you can choose from a “Hollywood” card, making you doubt between a “Al Pachino” steak or a “Marlin Monroe” salad…

If you would like to spend some more, enjoying the good gastronomic life I will advice the restaurant “el Nuevo Alcazar” in La Nucia. A really good restaurant managed by people crazy about food.

Also a very high standard you will find at the restaurant “La Fusion” and “Los Dos Lunas” in el Albir, 2 more to put on your list to try.

If you like to have something tipical Spanish, Benidorm is the place to be.. In the old town of Benidorm there is a special street with a lot of typical “tapas” bars, here you will find the Spanish people enjoying all kinds of small snacks and nice wines.

Of course you will find as well Mc Donald’s as Burger king in Benidorm, but it is not recommended to go there unless you can’t really stop yourself.

The Spanish food is really great to try, like a good paella you can try it in the “Chiringuito” in the beach of Albir, where the Spanish are all at large tables eating the paella. For those who absolutely despise of seafood there is a special paella type called “a banda” and one with only vegetables. Also there is a very large grill were they prepare some giant steaks.

Anyway, it’s the golden rule to see if a restaurant is good, look if there are enough Spanish people sitting there!!!

Enjoy your meal!!

Annual Multi Trip Insurance for Travellers With Pre-Existing Medical Conditions

If you are like many others who have a current, pre-existing medical condition, then you will be under no illusions as to how difficult and arduous it can be to get a good and affordable insurance policy when you are looking into getting travel insurance.

With the current price of insurance and given how picky insurance companies can be, it can be very difficult for you to get worldwide annual multi trip cover if you have a previous condition.

The reason for such extreme financial costs these days is that Travel Insurance companies have to pay out huge sums of money every year to medical and emergency patients with travel insurance. This is why a lot of insurance companies offer huge sums of money worth of insurance cover across the globe to pay for things like hospital treatment and travel expenses, if you fall ill abroad and have to stay there for additional medical cover.

This is why when you already have a medical risk, you can be asked to pay additional premiums from your insurance company. Whether you have had to overcome a serious illness such as cancer, or something minor which required very little medical attention, they will ask you to disclose these incidents when it comes to taking out travel insurance.

Even if you have made a complete recovery from the illness, you still have to watch out for the extra premiums you will be asked to pay, due to having struggled in the past as there is a chance of returning.

The good news is that some travel insurance agents offer really wide range of pre-existing medical conditions that are covered for free. You can cover all your conditions at no extra fee if you choose the right company.

When you speak to an insurance company, you will have to go through a special process where you are asked a series of questions and reveal some very in-depth details, if they find it necessary. While this can be an unnerving and even sometimes upsetting process, they have to do this so that they can give you the right deal when it comes to your previous health records. Hiding the truth may result in pitiable experience and huge financial losses.

Make sure that you declare everything, no matter how small, so if any old injuries or illnesses return when you are abroad, you have told them previously of an ongoing problem – otherwise they may not pay out. Any doctor can distinguish a pre-existing condition from the first accident. Whom are you trying to fool?

The destination of your holiday matters too, for example, some of European countries have the most expensive health care along with the United States, and this can dictate on your success, or the cost, of your insurance. If you try and get a deal with worldwide annual multi-trip cover, then you will be able to go anywhere in the world and be protected.

Although travel insurance does offer peace of mind when travelling around, as if you do fall ill while abroad and cannot be brought home for treatment, you know that your expenses are paid for by your insurance company, so you know that your treatment is covered.

Destination Beach Weddings – A Modern Trend

It’s becoming more and more common for couples to shun the traditional wedding and choose to have a destination beach wedding. Planning a beach wedding can be a lot less stress than organizing a formal ceremony and reception, and an exotic location makes for a unique and memorable experience.

If you’re considering a destination beach wedding, you’ll want to research various options before you commit to a venue. The most popular beach wedding destinations are Hawaii and the Caribbean for their tropical weather and gorgeous natural settings.

One benefit to planning a destination beach wedding is that the resort or hotel where you are staying will likely have a lot of experience in this area. Many resorts will plan your destination wedding from start to finish, based on your budget and personal taste. This can eliminate much of the hassle of wedding planning, especially as you won’t be familiar with local vendors and wedding services. Also, you won’t have to worry about arranging for local permits to hold the wedding celebration at the beach.

You must send out save the date cards or invitations around a year in advance of a destination beach wedding. Guests will need time to prepare for taking time off of work and family commitments. Include as much information as you can with the invitation: local accommodation information, travel resources and maps. You want to make the trip as easy as possible for your wedding guests, so do some research beforehand.

Confirm details in writing with the resort or wedding planner you are using for your destination wedding. You don’t want to be stuck worrying about a late caterer or faulty sound system the morning of your ceremony. Look into the local weather forecast for the area, and pay attention to the tide to avoid flooding. Find out about parking so you’re not trying to direct guests at the last minute, and have an emergency contact – either the wedding planner or someone from the hotel or resort – that you can get in touch with in case you need assistance during your wedding.