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For many people the ideal getaway is a vacation on a hot sunny island and Tinos in the Aegean Sea is a great choice. This delightful Greek island has many interesting things for holidaymakers to see and do. Here visitors will find numerous different places to stay including self catering accommodation, villas, apartments, B&Bs and campsites.

One of the largest of the Cyclades group of Greek Islands, holiday rental accommodation in Tinos is also one of the most naturally beautiful, attracting many lovers of nature from across the world to its breathtaking mountain landscapes and unspoilt coastal environments. An important destination for pilgrims travelling from all areas of Greece, apartment and villa rentals in Tinos also prove a popular base for those hoping to spend a peaceful experience in what is thought to be the most important place of religious worship in the country, although you’ll only need to wander through the countryside that surrounds your holiday accommodation in Tinos to discover a sense of tranquility that is perfect for relaxation, reflection and contemplation. While many people simply love the laid-back attitudes that exists on any Greek Island, villa and apartment rentals in Tinos would suit those wanting to swop a hectic urban routine for a small slice of life in the real Greece, particularly when there are enough traditional rural towns and villages scattered across Tinos for you to enjoy a big helping of this island’s fascinating cultural heritage without having to travel far from your holiday accommodation in Tinos – that is if you can bear to tear yourself away from the nearest sun-drenched beach to start with!

Tinos has some beautiful sandy beaches making them ideal destinations for sunbathing. The waters of the Aegean Sea are wonderfully blue and perfectly safe for adults and children to swim in. Sea fishing is popular in the summer season with boats available to charter from several coastal villages. Many watersports are offered here too including scuba diving, waterskiing, sailing and windsurfing. Tourists can also have fun taking a ride on a banana boat or take a boat trip around the island. Holidaymakers will find some interesting hiking trails on the island taking them through pretty villages and green landscape. Some paths climb to high spots offering wonderful views. There are a number of Greek taverns, bars, cafes and restaurants in Tinos, which serve mainly traditional Greek fare and plenty of fish dishes. Self catering holidaymakers will be able to purchase food and beverages from some village shops and markets. Tourists can buy many different gifts and souvenirs.

Summers in Chios are warm and dry with the average high temperature in July and August about 28 degrees centigrade, but even June and September see an average high of 26 centigrade. There is hardly any rain between June and September. December and January can see an average of 12 rainy days each, but the temperatures in the winter rarely drop into single figures.

The nearest airport is located on the island of Mykonos, from where holidaymakers can take a 40 minute ferry ride to Tinos. Mykonos Island National Airport (JMK) has flights to and from Athens all year round as well as seasonal flights from Amsterdam (AMS), Brussels (BRU), Cologne/Bonn (CGN), London-Gatwick (LGW), Paris-Orly (ORY), Rome-Fiumicino (FCO), Vienna (VIE) and Zurich (ZRH). On arrival at Tinos visitors can hire a car or moped from one of the rental firms located in Tinos Town.

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Jerry Seinfeld, the star and co-creator of hit US television show ‘Seinfeld’, has put his Colorado estate on the property market for US$18.25 million.

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains and described as “an evolving series of Western ranch structures”, the twenty six acre property boasts eleven bedrooms and fourteen bathrooms.

After he bought the estate, Seinfeld ordered a multi-million dollar renovation and expansion of the property. It now has a separate guest house, a hot tub, a steam shower and a four car heated garage.

A large patio at the rear overlooks Sunshine and Wilson Peaks, which were made famous in the Coors Brewing Company television advertisements.

The area is no stranger to celebrities as the nearby town and ski resort of Telluride is popular with the rich and famous.

Other high profile property owners in the locale include billionaire fashion designer Ralph Lauren and Hollywood couple Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes.

Jerry Seinfeld rose to fame during the 1990′s when he starred in the comedy series ‘Seinfeld’.

Co-written by Larry David, the show aired on NBC between July 1989 and May 1998. It ran for nine seasons and one hundred and eighty episodes.

The show is set in a fictional apartment block in Manhattan and features Seinfeld’s friends; George Costanza (Jason Alexander); ex-girlfriend Elaine Benes (Julia Louis-Dreyfus); and Cosmo Kramer (Michael Richards).

The show was so successful that the final episode was watched by over seventy six million viewers. This made it the third most watched finale in television history after M.A.S.H and Cheers.

According to Forbes magazine, Seinfeld’s earnings from the show in 2004 were US$267 million, making him the highest earning celebrity that year.

The comedy received numerous awards including; the Emmy Award for ‘Outstanding Comedy Series’ in 1993; the Golden Globe Award for ‘Best TV Series Comedy’ in 1994; and the Screen Actors Guild Award for ‘Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series’ in 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998.

Due to its high viewing figures, the show became the first TV series to command over US$1 million a minute for advertising.

The show still generates revenue through syndication and DVD sales.

Seinfeld has been repeatedly offered as much as US$5 million per episode to film a tenth series but he has always refused.

More recently Seinfeld co-wrote the computer animated film ‘Bee Movie’. Jerry also provides the voice for the lead character, Barry B. Benson, alongside Renee Zellweger, John Goodman and Chris Rock.

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Although hotels in and out of Walt Disney World usually offer affordable Universal Studios vacation packages to their clientele, many Orlando vacation rentals, such as condominiums, townhomes and villas, also offer the same attractive packages to vacationers of five or more persons. The preference for vacation rentals is convenient for large groups or parties vacationing in Orlando for a wedding, a reunion or a national convention.

Universal Studios Orlando vacation packages are good for at least four people. They include two tickets to Universal Studios Orlando and a pair of tickets to see the Arabian Nights Dinner Show aside from the usual 4 days and 3 nights stay at any of the Orlando vacation rentals near the theme parks. Free shuttle service and complimentary breakfasts as well as access to restaurants, tiki bars, cafes, swimming pools, bar and grill, putt putt golf and other recreational centers are bundled into the packages, which depend on the vacation rental you select.

If you have a large group and you plan to stay a bit longer than 3-days, consider selecting from Universal Studios vacation packages that include accommodations in Orlando vacation rentals. Here are a few suggestions and some information about their accommodations:

1. Mystic Dunes Resort and Golf Club

Unlike the small hotel rooms, the villas of Mystic Dunes pack in more space with one, two or three bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a breakfast bar, dining room, and a private whirlpool. Villas with one bedroom and a queen-size sleeper sofa accommodate up to four guests. Villas with two or three bedrooms can sleep eight to twelve people because of the extra queen-sized sleeper sofas aside from the king and queen sized beds.

2. The Fountains at Bluegreen Resorts
Built around the serene Lake Eve, The Fountains at South International Drive, Orlando offers excellent amenities and a very convenient location for tourists who chose one of the Universal Studios vacation packages. Their two-bedroom villas have a screened balcony overlooking the lake, a fully equipped kitchen, a garden tub and a surround sound stereo system.
Its claim to fame is Bluegreen’s Wakoola Springs, a 75,000-square-foot tropical oasis that has two twisting water slides, a zero-entry pool, interactive water fountains, two hot tubs, two bridges and two fire circles for campfires. Children must be at least 42 inches in height to use the water slides. Other weight and height restrictions apply; please inquire at the resort for the complete rules.

3. Westgate Lakes Resort and Spa
Unlike the two previous resorts, Westgate Lakes offers accommodations similar to condominiums or apartments. Guests can choose among two-bedroom, three-bedroom or four-bedroom suites. Each suite comes fully equipped with appliances in the kitchen, dining room, living room and bathroom. A balcony or patio with either a dining set or lounge set serves as a relaxation area for guests. Each suite can sleep up to eight, twelve or sixteen guests because of the extra full-sized sleeper sofas aside from the king and queen-sized beds in the bedrooms.

Aside from the three Orlando vacation rentals described above, other resorts, such as Regal Palms Resort, Emerald Island Resort, Encantada Resort and Spa, Terra Verde Resort and Windsor Palms Resort, offer excellent amenities for very affordable rates, which range from $85 to $115 each night. Ask your travel agent for Universal Studios vacation packages that include accommodations in these resorts.