Do you say I love you with sparkling jewllery and shimmering pearls, a gold chain or a silver bracelet? Will she marvel with wonder when she opens her crystal drop earrings? A stylish watch that she continuously checks while she counts down the minutes until her date with you. A charm for her bracelet is a special token to remember a beautiful Valentines Day spent together.

Say I love you with some hair and beauty help (though you’d never tell her she needs that would you…), with so many tools, cosmetics and products on the market there’s one for even the most laid back of girls routines. Treat her to a sleek set of GHD straighteners to take the fuss and bother out of taming temperamental tresses, or a collection of dedicated shampoos, conditioners and styling products for that salon perfect wash and finish that’s so sought after.

Valentines Day Book
This seemed like a great option as you can customise this and actually make it quite personal and heartfelt without needing to break the bank. With the ability to add names and some photos that she may have forgot existed i think its well worth the £9.99.
You can view the above product here:

http://www.gettingpersonal.co.uk/personalised-gifts/personalised-gift-book-i-love-you-new.htm

Engraved Jewellery Box
I love this next possible gift as it feels very personal and also has the wow factor and may seem to be much more expensive than it actually is which is a sign of great quality. You have the ability to emboss a message along with a name and i think this may come across that alot of thought has can into creating this which also will help score some extra brownie points and avoid any potential gift disasters.
You can view the above product here:

http://www.gettingpersonal.co.uk/gifts-for-her/engraved-heart-jewellery-box.htm

Risque Gift – Naughty Knot
This is more of a gift for myself, I think it would be a great gift alongside something as im not to sure what my partners reaction would be if this was all she had to open on Valentines day. However from my perspective as this is more for my pleasure I guess I would probably get something small along with this and as its only £12.99 with free delivery it comes in at great value and definitely going to be something i seriously consider.
You can view the above product here:

http://www.gettingpersonal.co.uk/risque-gifts/naughty-knot-c.htm

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Harrah’s Cherokee Casino

Harrah’s Casino, Cheroke NC

One casino that definitely stands out is Harrah’s Cherokee Casino in the Smoky Mountains. For one, the scenery around the casino is unparalleled, especially since Great Smoky Mountain National Park is right around the corner. When it comes to poker, it’s digital. Most people are turned off by this. However, once someone plays here, they never want to play with live cards again. The layout is the same as a regular poker table. The only big differences are that there is no dealer and that you look at your hands on a screen. The reason people fall in love with poker here is because there are twice as many hands dealt per hour. That being the case, a good player stands to win a lot more money. Another big advantage is that since there’s no dealer, there is no tipping to worry about. This saves poker players money. Two other advantages are that no one has to be reminded to post their blinds and dealer errors are non-existent.

Mardi Gras Tri-State Casino

Mardi Gras Tri-State Casino

Another interesting casino is the Mardi Gras Tri-State Casino in Nitro, West Virginia. They like to say they’re located in Charleston, but they’re not. They also have some of the worst dealers in the history of poker. Therefore, you’re probably wondering why you should play there. The number one reason is because they have a big tournament on the last Sunday of every month. What makes this tournament special is that you risk $225 to have a shot at $25,000. This is with only 200-300 players.

Silks Poker Room

Silks Poker Room

Our third and final unknown casino to be considered is the Silks Poker Room at Tampa Bay Downs, which is actually located in Oldsmar, Florida. The reasons this poker room is so enticing are because of its spaciousness, quality dealers, scenic views and great food. These are factors you rarely find in a poker room.

Travellers want to get the most out of every holiday or break without needlessly emptying their pockets. Cheap hotels offer exceptional value for money and are the best way to achieve this.

HostelBookers, the budget accommodation specialist, has a comprehensive list of more than 20,000 properties, including some top quality budget hotels.

In Europe Hotel de Rocroy is ideally located next to the train station Gare du Nord, with direct links to the city’s main airports. Its central positioning allows easy access to the best French capital attractions such as Montmartre, the Sacré Coeur, the Opéra and the Marais. It boasts a traditional Parisian façade and has 55 completely renovated single, double and twin-bed rooms in stylish and colourful designs.

Petit Palace Tres Cruces is a charming hotel in a classic building. The cheap hotel has been carefully restored to conserve its original style but with modern comforts as standard. It’s located in a pedestrianised area right in the heart of Madrid’s best shopping area. All of the best city sights are within walking distance, including the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol, Gran Via and Prado Museum. It offers single, double, twin, triple and family rooms for up to four people, making it the ideal choice for families and groups of friends.

MEININGER Hotel Berlin Mitte is situated in the historical spot where the natural scientist Alexander von Humboldt lived until his death. The 118 unique rooms boast high-class accessories and are individually designed by DaWanda artists. Each floor has a theme based on one of Humboldts’ fields of work: nature, freedom, truth. The public areas are decorated with comic strips about Humboldt drawn by Cuban artists and printed on wallpaper. On the fifth floor guests can find several gallery rooms overlooking Berlin.

Hotel Beautiful in Rome is situated in the historical centre, just next to the Termini train station. It’s well connected to all city areas both by bus and subway, making the visit to all the major touristic attractions easy and quick. The hotel, with all modern amenities, offers a quiet and relaxing retreat after guests have visited all the sites Rome has to offer.

In Dublin, Dergvale Hotel is a family run business with an excellent central location in Dublin City. Whether guests stay in Dublin for business or pleasure the Dergvale Hotel is the perfect base from which to explore Dublin city’s top attractions including: O’Connell Street, Henry Street, Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, the theatres, museums and restaurants.

Try bunking down in a cave as the Turkish nomads once did, get out on the water with a floating hotel or climb to the forest canopy to sleep in a treehouse. Now where is that adventurous spirit of yours?

In a castle…India
In all its glittering splendour, the Umaid Mahal is an awe-inspiring spectacle of ornate furnishings and traditional welcoming Rajasthani hospitality. The luxurious swimming pool is the perfect place to cool off and on request, guests can enjoy a traditional folk dance and puppet show as well as excursions in to the desert, village , Jaipur and around Rajasthan. Luxury for a fraction of the price.

For the art…Spain
28 artists are responsible for the 28 themed en suite rooms at the Rooms Deluxe Hostel in Valencia. Feeling spiritual? Give the Buddist temple some quality meditation time. Felling passionate? The flamenco suite might just be for you. Art lovers might want to spend the rest of their time visiting the Ciudad de lads Artes y las Ciencias, which is locate d just 2 minutes’ walk from the hostel. There is also a games room and self-catering facilities at hand.

On a river…Serbia
Floating idly on the river Danube Arkabarka Floating Hotel is a multi-storey houseboat accessible from a small jetty. Out on the water it offers spectacular views across to the Kalemegdan fortress and Ratno Ostrvo (War Island) which you can enjoy from many of the bedrooms as well as the bar and communal balcony. It is moored at the edge of Usce Park, a charming leafy location for your stay in Belgrade and guests can make the most of the free cycle hire.

In a cave…Turkey
Cappadocia is famous for its cave dwellings and there is no better place to experience them than at the Aydinli Cave Hotel in the heart of Göreme. One of the suite rooms would be ideal for families and most rooms have Jacuzzi, walk in showers, fireplaces and hamam sinks. Guests can enjoy their free breakfast on the roof terrace which overlooks the old town and there are also self-catering facilities if guests would like to prepare a packed lunch.

Get all biker Hippy! Stonehenge!

Stonehenge Circuit – 140 miles
Traveling through the beautiful countryside of Wiltshire, this route passes through scenic New Forest and gentle fields of Salisbury Plains on its way to the historic Stonehenge monument. The ancient and mysterious stone circle is a timeless attraction, and a great place to stop for lunch on your motorbike tour.

Once you’ve taken the time to explore and sample some local brew, you can travel through the distinctive Hampshire Downs on your way back to Salisbury. The Salisbury Cathedral is the tallest spire in England and a great place to conclude your tour of this historic route.

Severn to the Sea – 260 miles
From the Brecon Beacons north through the Cambrian mountains and Snowdonia in the north, Wales offers breathtaking sights and stunning scenery. If you choose to take this bike drive, you will enjoy a predominantly smooth ride on a well-maintained road. Take care between Rhayader and Devil’s Bridge, however: Unfenced pasture on either side of the road leads to sheep wandering in front of motorists and bikers alike!

If you start at the north, your destination will be St. George’s Channel at Aberystwyth, where you can stop in for a drink at a popular local coffee shop. If you’re heading northward toward Chepstow, you can enjoy a scenic view of Chepstow Castle on the banks of the River Wye. Either way, you can enjoy some of the most stunning views in the UK. So make sure that you are all ready to ride and have motorcyle insurance and ready to ride. The UK has some stunning open road rides so let get out there and roar down the road.

As the Christmas party season approaches the weekly competition will give Londoners the opportunity to discover new venues and hidden London bars and clubs around the capital.

The competition will run on Twitter every Thursday from 9:30AM and will close the next day on Fridays at 9:30AM. On the 20^th of October HostelBookers, with partner designmynight.com will provide the lucky winner with 2 x free entry to Zigfrid Von Underbelly, the coolest bar in Shoredtich, plus 1 bottle of sparkling and 2 free cocktail.

A draw will be used to choose the winner at random and will be notified via private message and once they have claimed the prize they will be announced on Twitter.

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Chamonix

Sometimes money is tight, but a family does not wish to give up that long awaited ski holiday. There is a way to enjoy a ski trip without spending a fortune, and the key is finding affordable accommodations that will still meet the needs of the family. The following are some resorts that offer quality accommodations at affordable prices so no need to take holiday loans to get the ski break you deserve. You can get some fantastic all inclusive ski holidays from Andorra and France so check them out. Hope to see you on the slopes.

Soldeu Ski Resort, Andorra

The Soldeu Ski Lodge is a reasonably priced resort that, dollar for dollar, offers excellent value for money. The town of Soldeu is widely known as the ski capital of Andorra. Conveniently located in Grandvalira, this favorite ski resort of budget travelers is both an exciting and restful choice for a ski holiday. Visitors can access the Grandvalira ski area quickly from 12 of its 64 lifts, and the ski area offers approximately 193 km of runs between villages.

The hotel fetaures standard but comfortable apartments, most of which have their own jacuzzis. Bedrooms have an abundance of luxurious pillows and linens, and many of them offer exceptional views of the slopes. Each unit has one or more flat screen TVs, and certain of the apartments are equipped with in-room telephones. Guests can take advantage of a private heated pool, and the resort’s full service European Spa is open seven days a week. The hotel features two full service restaurants which offer quality food, as well as a full size fitness centre.

Chateau Mont Sainte Anne Resort

The Chateau Mont Sainte Anne Resort is one of Canada’s most popular ski-in/ski-out hotels. Many reasons for this exist, including the fact that it is located a mere 100 feet from the Gondola. The complex features resort-type amenities for hotel prices, making it very appealing for those travelling on a budget. The apartments feature either a single bed and sleeper sofa, or two double beds. All units have kitchenettes and cable TV, and most rooms have balconies, as well. Guests can enjoy swimming in their choice of an indoor or outdoor pool, and whirlpools and saunas are available, as well.

Two restaurants featuring a wide variety of cuisine are opened seven days a week for customers convenience. Additional amenities include free parking, a game room, fitness center, souvenir shop, convenience store, massage services, and a ski shop and boutique. Babysitting services are also available, as well as recreational activities for children.

Hideaway Village Winter Park Ski Resort

Positioned in close proximity to the Continental Divide, Winter Park, Colorado reaps the benefits of winter storms from nearly every direction. Just 67 miles from Denver, Winter Park receives approximately 400 inches of snow annually and advanced skiers enjoy the Zephyr Express as well as the super-steeps of the Mary Jane area.

The wide array of amenities at Hideaway Village Ski Resort include a spa tub, indoor pool, free ski shuttle, cable TV, tennis courts and fireplaces. Rooms with balconies may be requested, however, availability is limited so reservations should be made early by those who prefer this type of unit. For large groups or multiple family holidays, event facilities are available including moderate sized meeting rooms. Complimentary on-site parking and free area shuttle are also available. This self-catering resort offers comfortable lodging in a nonsmoking environment with packages available to suit every lifestyle and budget.

Everyone has heard of iPhone Apps and hundreds of thousands of people use them every single day. Some people use them for games, some people use them for convenience, some people use them for time management, the list of convenient uses truly is endless. And you bet that as they become more of a household name more and more people are wanting to actually learn how to create them. Big companies need them, little guys enjoy using them and why not? They work and they are fun. Some people use them for business.

If you are interested in learning how to create your own apps then you need to check out iPhone dev secrets

More and more people realize that bicycles can be much more useful than cars. Bikes are cheap, environmentally friendly, keep their owners in good health and as much more fun means of transport for travellers exploring a new destination. HostelBookers, the budget accommodation specialist names the top 5 bicycle-friendly cities and hostels in the world:

Amsterdam, the bike capital of the world, is home to the famous Amsterdam Bike Ramp which holds thousand of bikes. With a safe and extensive bike route network, bountiful governmental support and promotion, it’s no wonder 40% of the city’s traffic moves on two wheels. In the heart of Amsterdam city centre, Hostel Van Gogh provides cool modern facilities at a great price – including cycle hire for guests. It is just a few steps from the Van Gogh Museum, Rijks Museum and Amsterdam City Art Museum. At Hostel Van Gogh guests can pedal to the many bars, shops, clubs and restaurants on offer. The hostel is also just a 5-minute walk from the famous clubs and open markets of Amsterdam. Dorms start at €25per person per night and private rooms at €28pppn.

Named one of the Top Ten Places to Live in Europe, according to Forbes, Copenhagen is also home to the world’s most successful bicycle community program. In Denmark, most of the population has a bike, and for many years Copenhagen has been known as The City of Bikes. Every year Copenhagen invests on bike infrastructure additions and improvements. Just a few minutes from Copenhagen’s Central Railway Station, guests will find Hotel Ansgar. With its central location guests are only a few minutes walk from Tivoli Gardens, the famous shopping street of Strøget and Town Hall Square. The quiet street is perfect for getting to grips with the hotel bike rental. There are 81 rooms to choose from, ranging from singles to quads and all are equipped with Wi-Fi. Private rooms start at €43.60pppn.

The best thing about cycling in Berlin is the wide streets – Karl Marx Allee is 90m wide – and there are no uphill struggles. The government has decreed that all new roads in Berlin must have cycle lanes, and they are dedicated to ensuring the existing ones are updated. Currently there are over 620km of cycle paths and 190km of off-road routes. The Three Little Pigs Hostel in Berlin is housed in a former 19^th century convent at famous Potsdamer Platz Square. Guests will be just a short cycle ride away from the buzzing districts of Mitte and Kreuzberg, and they can rent bikes directly from the hostel. Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburger Tor and the Reichstag Building are just around the corner as is the best of Berlin’s nightlife. Dorms start from €11.46pppn and privates from €18.52pppn.

Cycling in Beijing, with its nine million bicycles, is something of a rite of passage. Bike rentals start from around 10 Yuan (€1) per day plus a cash deposit. In 2010 the Beijing officials launched a campaign to get people off the car-choked roads and on to the nice flat cycle routes. They believe 20 years ago, 4/5 of the city’s population cycled to work, but now just 1/5 saddle up every day.

Built on a 400-year-old historic site which once served as the home of famous artist Mr Mei Lan Fang, Beijing Si He Courtyard Hotel is just 10 minutes from the centre of Beijing. They have a free bike rental service so guests can explore Beijing the local way. Wangfujing Avenue, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square are all nearby. There are spacious traditional guestrooms positioned around the courtyard so you have lovely views. The antique furniture and carvings of ancient symbols add to the atmosphere. Private rooms start from €39.95pppn.

Cycling in San Francisco is becoming very popular, thanks mostly to the increase and care given to the cycling infrastructure as well as it’s trendy fixed gear culture. As far as the terrain goes, the city is extreme, with famously steep hills but along long straight boulevards and wide avenues. The government has installed over 1,500 bike racks and all new car parks must provide a certain amount of bike storage space. Around 16% of San Francisco’s residents class themselves as ‘frequent cyclists’ biking on two or more days per week.  Green Tortoise Backpackers Guesthouse offers free meals, free Wi-Fi and even a free sauna. It’s located in the city by the bay and the free bike rental means guests can travel around the city in style the green way. There are private and dorm rooms with comfy beds, a lucky few have TVs and a huge selection of movies. Set out by bike, and the hostel is just a few minutes away from Chinatown, San Francisco Bay, Fisherman’s Wharf and Little Italy. Dorms and privates start at €22.96pppn.