The Beautiful Jersey Shore
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The jersey shore has been chronicled this past year on the MTV hit show “The Jersey Shore” and although it may have not been the best publicity, it certainly got people talking. I know I remember my first trip to the shore as a youngster around ten or so years ago and its still just as fun every time. For me the best place to visit at the shore is seaside heights (which is also the setting for the show). Seaside offers all of the fun and amenities that you will find at just about any other vacation spot around the country. During the day you have your choice of hanging out on the beach and doing a bit of surfing, or roaming the boardwalk to do a bit of shopping. This doesent include the fact that the food at the shore is some of the best you will find on the East coast, or entire country for that matter.
The night life which was portrayed very well on the show is also amongst some of the best you will find on at a vacation spot. I know for me personally the only place that I would rather be besides Jersey is Las Vegas, and no one is competing with them. The most famous night club in seaside which was often visited by the jersey shore guidos is Bamboo, which is huge and usually stays hoppin until the early morning.
If you have had enough of the traditional club and beach scene at seaside the drive to Atlantic City is not that far off and offers an entirely different type of vacation with new night clubs, and everyones favorite sin, gambling. In all, the best thing about the shore is the fact that you can go back over and over again and it never gets old. Their is always something new to keep you busy and a great time is never far away. If you missed the jersey shore on MTV this past year the jersey shore dvd comes on sale February 23rd.
All along the beautiful shore there are a great number of camping areas and I would suggest booking yourself there to enjoy the camping and the shore. If you are just driving then you can take the portable camping chairs also alongside and that will help enjoy some good shore sights.
Cheap golf holidays in the UK
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Cheap is not the first word that comes to your mind when you think in a holiday in UK but here it is; a guide to have cheap golf holidays in the UK.
First question you might have, is why the UK? Why choose that little Island on the top of the continent for a trip to Europe? Is it a taste of Europe in a English speaking country? Is it feeling the old charm of Europe without feeling that you are that far from home?
The first suggestion is stay out of London. Doing this you will not only get the chance to save money but also get to know a charming part of UK that you won’t find on traveler’s guides. Pick an old-style bed and breakfast, rustic cottage or a luxury log cabin and you will save a lot of money over a swanky London hotel.
If you have a credit card check out their mileage programs, you can have a great surprise by finding out that a flight ticket waiting for you. If you are planning a break to the UK that is less than three months in duration all you will need is a passport so make sure that your passport is up to date.
Avoid the summer season! Anywhere in the world that you travel will be lot more crowded and expensive during the summer. Avoiding it you can find something cheap as $235 for 5 days between end of March and beginning of April.
In the areas immediate to the London you won’t find anything cheaper than $470 – $625 for a week. Regular rates in the area around London is between $780-$1,100 per week. An ideal rural holiday location with the convenience of being close to London is Hampshire.
Hampshire is an hour and a half from London. So you can always find public transportation and get there – if public transport isn’t your thing you could always rent a car to go to London. Having your own car will allow you to get the chance to know the rural side of UK and be just a step away from London.
Have fun and enjoy yourself with cheap UK holidays!
Jobs in Spain
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So you´ve decided to move to Spain. Unless you are retired and living on a pension, you will have to find work. There are many job opportunities in Spain. If you have little or no knowledge of the Spanish language you will be at a disadvantage. In order to make your Spanish dream come true you may have to change job direction entirely i.e. reinvent yourself.
Spain has a very high unemployment rate as high as 20% so prospective employers can be choosy with potential vacancies, also one has to take into account the social security the boss has to pay and offering you a contract. It is with little wonder that a large number of the population is working illegally i.e. black work. If moving to Spain it is important to note that you are not going to earn as much money as you were in your previous job, you will be working much harder with longer hours for less in exchange for the beach and sunshine. You can typically expect to earn 75% of what you are earning now, and the cost of living is perhaps 5% lower than at home.
Please note if you are looking for a job in the public sector such as teaching or policing, even with the right qualifications these jobs are only available to Spanish nationals. In other words if you are a foreigner there is no need to apply. Doctors and nurses of other nationalities are welcome.
Another major barrier to finding jobs in Spain apart from the language barrier is the local language barrier, if seeking a job in Barcelona Catalan is the language of the day, in Benidorm it is Valenciano, In Bibao Basque, in Marbella Andalucian etc.
Don’t be disheartened there are jobs in the English speaking sector, where the expats live, on the costas such as Torrevieja, Torrmolinos, Marbella, Javea, Moraira, Benidorm, Villamartin, La Zenia, Calpe, Mojacar etc. i.e. in restaurants, bars, supermarkets, builders plumbers, electricians. Most expats don´t have the command of the Spanish Language and prefer to use someone that they can trust, be understood and understand.
Vacancies in the building trade such as plumbers, electricians, painters, tillers etc can steadily earn between 100-200 Euros per day. As Spain has had a building explosion over the last decade seeking a job in these fields with the necessary paperwork are the easiest and best paying jobs to find.
Another favourite job for the expat is in the beauty industry. There are a large number of English hairdressers and nail technicians looking for qualified staff to work in their salons. Also in the fitness industries the local gyms are always looking for qualified yoga and Pilates instructors.
The typical working day in Spain doesn’t commence until 10 in the morning and doesn´t typically finish until 8 in the evening, but don’t worry there is a 3 hour siesta in the afternoon to escape the midday heat. Another favourite line of work for jobseekers is everything to do with the tourist trade, from villa maintenance villa cleaning, to estate agent, to gardening service, pool service and then of course there is a large variety of jobs in the catering industry. Villa work ie cleaning and jobs in the catering industry count mainly as seasonal work. The season typically starts in April or Easter whichever comes first and end at the end of October
Job seekers have many means at their disposal to find jobs, the newspapers, internet, word of mouth and of course taking the plunge and go the self-employed route. That of course is a very different kettle of fish compared to the U.K: as there is the social security and Gestor which has to be paid every month which is in excess of 300 Euros monthly as well as IVA of 16% which is payable from the 1st Euro that you earn. You have to have licences for everything you do so being able to deal with the bureaucrats is essential. Good luck with your move to Spain and we hope this information on Spain has been useful.
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