Next to Manila, Cebu City is the perfect place to enjoy a family vacation without losing contact with the real world. Many modern resorts or hotel these days understand what it means when you say “mixing business with pleasure” and Plantation Bay Resorts does this best being only an hour (at most) away from the city proper. When my family first set foot in this resort, there is nothing we can utter but a sigh and a wow! The kids were impressed with those beautiful man-made lagoons and they can’t wait to try out the water.

Plantation Bay Resorts caters impeccably to all types of guests. Whether you are coming as a family on a holiday, a couple looking for a romantic stay or a group staying for business or pleasure, this resort offers you absolute satisfaction for their services, amenities and dining. There are different houses that you can check out. The most expensive are the Lagoonside Rooms while the best deals are the Poolside rooms. You can while away your business worries in the refreshing waters of the lagoons and the pools and the kids may also explore indoor activities at the resorts’ Gym and Gameroom where they can use the pool table, air hockey, wii and playstation or just barrow the bicycle from.

When looking to buy appliances, consumers are encouraged to use the same skills they would if they were shopping for a home or business. While most skippers will certainly want to avoid carrying too much heavy equipment with them, they'll still want to be sure that they have all of the conveniences of home. A few different options are available to those who own a yacht, and considering them carefully will help when it comes to actually loading equipment onboard.

Titanium Appliances

Individuals who need to carry all of the conveniences of home with them will certainly want to look at titanium appliances. They might weigh less than standard ones, and will certainly hold up to more abuse. Many of them come with everything needed to perform a task without purchasing additional equipment. For instance, MMI Marine was recently offering a 24-inch titanium washer with an internal water heater.

Mounting Brackets

Some types of equipment can be mounted in place, which really helps when encountering choppy waters. Universal rail mounts are an excellent way to hold up grills, and they can even be installed on a bulkhead top. While not all appliances can mount in place, it's a good idea to invest a bit more in those that can.

Compact Designs

Appliances made to fit inside of rooms should generally be compact. Classic head-mount microwaves, for instance, are a great way to save space in interior areas. Some yacht appliances come rated for marine use, but in other situations regular home and office appliances might work just as well.

Traveling can be overwhelming. It takes rigorous planning whether it is a weekend getaway or a grand adventure that you have in mind. To make your travels easy as you go, here are some basic travel rules to keep in mind. Primarily of course, pack light! Keep in mind that you go with less and come back with more. Look at the items in your luggage and think whether you’d really need half of those items that you are bringing. Aside from this, you should always prepare yourself for the unexpected. This is why it is very important that you plan and that you don’t have a lot of luggage with you. And among other things, be sure to have fun - whether it is on a long over night trip, a weird local fare for dinner or bonding with the locals.