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4br - Exclusive Corolla Resort, Beautiful Villa! $197 Location Location Location! 650' to ocean. Villa is in award winning Corolla Light Resort. Click on aerial map below. Book now your 2009 vacation! And of course, the rental rates include ALL fees except taxes!Relax and enjoy your Corolla beach vacation...

4br - Ocean Views, exclusive Corolla Light Resort, pool! $211 Just a hop, skip & a jump (475') to the ocean from this very comfortable 4 bedroom house. A beautiful private pool with kiddie pool and waterfall was added in '06. The pool deck offers both sun and shade areas to relax and a private hot tub. There...

3br - Enjoy September in the Outer Banks - Corolla Light $138 Aurora is as fresh as the morning light! Charming and immaculately kept, there is something for everyone at this beautitul cottage in Corolla Light. Updated yearly by loving owners and very well appointed, there will be nothing for you to do but...

Duck Key Vacation Rentals at Hawks Cay Resort $184 Escape from the every day and reconnect with fun; your family; and natural Florida Keys beauty at the Duck Key Villas; tropical vacation rentals located at the Hawks Cay resort

6br - Aviana Resort Luxury Home Rentals $152 The home features 6 carpeted and tastefully decorated bedrooms (each with a TV), 4 master bedrooms with en- suite baths! One master is located on the ground floor with a luxury master bath complete with large garden tub, vanity unit and very large shower....

4br - Southern Star Rentals Ocean Hammock Resort $250 Whether youve endured long hours in the air or on the road, pull into your driveway at our Southern Star Beach Home at Driftwood Lane in the Ocean Hammock Resorts and completely turn off. Youve arrived. This beautiful open floor plan home is located...

2br - Chanticleer Farm Luxury Rentals $171 This spacious rental includes many modern luxuries set within the warmth of a traditional Maine farmhouse. Providing ample natural light and pastoral views, this newly renovated space combines elegance and comfort for contemporary living. This unit has...

5br - Disney Area Exec Reunion Resort golf course views $250 The Beautiful vacation home situated at Corolla Court at the Reunion Resorts offers plenty of spacious balconies & patios along with spectacular golf courses views & nice breezes all around. First Floor offers appointed Living area with sofa- sleeper...

The Peaks See Forever Rentals $599 The Peaks See Forever Rentals > TEX > 109 Sunny Ridge > Telluride > CO > 81435>Location. This Telluride property is close to Telluride Ski Resort. Features. The Peaks See Forever Rentals has an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a spa tub, a steam room, and a sauna. The Peaks See Forever Rentals features a full service spa. Business amenities include a business center, complimentary wireless Internet access, and meeting rooms for small groups. Event facilities consist of a ballroom and conference rooms. This property provides an airport shuttle (surcharge). The staff can arrange tour/ticket assistance, wedding services, event catering, and dry cleaning services. Additional amenities include a fitness facility, valet parking, and massage and treatment rooms. This is a smoke free property (fines may apply for violations). Guestrooms. Amenities featured in guestrooms include DVD players, air conditioning, and coffee/tea makers. Business friendly amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, desks, and direct dial phones. All guestrooms provide microwaves and refrigerators. Bathrooms feature jetted tubs, separate bathtubs and showers, and double sinks. Rollaway beds are available on request. All guestrooms at The Peaks See Forever Rentals are non smoking. Notifications:Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. >The preferred airport for The Peaks See Forever Rentals is Montrose, CO (MTJ Montrose Regional) 62.4 km / 38.8 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

1br - St. Pete Beach Florida Vacation Rentals $75 This just remodeled beautiful small condo in the Gulf Winds Resort is fully furnished and steps away from the white sands of the gulf beach of St. Pete Beach. An ideal hideaway for a romantic vacation. Great location within walking distance to several...

3br - 1.5 Miles to Disney, Crestwynd Vacation Rentals $109 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Sleep 8, Free Wifi, Nintendo Wii, Baby Ready! Looking for a restful and comfortable stay? You have come to the right place! This 3 bedroom townhouse is located in the Crestwynd Bay resort, just 1.5 miles away from Disney....

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4br - Beautiful Shore Leave Corolla $164 Shore Leave is located in Corolla on a peninsula that jets out between the Atlantic Ocean and the Sound. The distance between the ocean water and sound water is approximately a quarter of a mile wide at Monteray Shores. This gorgeous and unique location...

4br - Coral Cay 4 Bedroom Townhouse - Orlando Rentals $109 Welcome to your "home away from home!" You'll be greeted by a spacious and inviting interior when you step inside your vacation townhome at Coral Cay Resort . You will enjoy watching your favorite shows and DVD movies on the large 42 LCD TV in the ...

4br - 6 Miles to Disney - Coral Cay vacation rentals $109 1 King / 1 Queen / 4 Twin Beds, 3 Full Bathrooms, Baby Gear Included, Sleeps 10!When your want a clean, comfortable and affordable vacation home in the Orlando area, Coral Cay Resort is waiting for you. The short 20 minute drive to Disneyworld...

3br - Paradise Cay - Vacation Rentals 4 miles to Disney $109 Only 4 miles to Disney World! 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Sleep 8, Free Wifi, Nintendo Wii, Baby Ready! Paradise Cay is a classy resort that meets the vacationing needs of couples, families or large groups with ease. You will rejoice in the...

The Rentals $4.99 We believe it is important to preserve what makes music special, and make it easy to craft listening experiences. At MOG, browse millions songs and play them instantly. Or just turn on radio where you can stop and replay songs. You can also create playlists for any occasion, and even download songs to your mobile. We are dedicated to employing the cleanest but most powerful technology so you can enjoy music as much as ever.

Paradise Point Resort & Spa - A Noble House Resort $159 Paradise Point Resort & Spa - A Noble House Resort > SAN > 1404 Vacation Rd > San Diego > CA > 92109>Location. The Paradise Point Resort and Spa in San Diego, Calif., is located on a 44 acre peninsula in Mission Bay Park. The resort features landscaped gardens and tropical lagoons and is surrounded by golden sandy beaches. The resort is less than one mile from SeaWorld San Diego and Mission Beach. San Diego's historic Old Town is less than four miles away. Hotel Features. Baleen Restaurant offers menu items including Grilled Mahi Mahi Filet. The Barefoot Bar and Grill features patio dining and provides occasional live music performances. A fitness center is on site. Spa Terre features pampering services including the Javanese Lulur Royal Treatment, Samunprai Thai Herbal Heat Energizer and the Milk and Honey Body Wrap. Conference rooms and a business center are available, as is wireless Internet access. The property's five pools include a main pool encircled by a sandy beach. Additional amenities include five championship tennis courts, a basketball and a volleyball court, an 18 hole putting course, table tennis, croquet and rental bicycles. A private marina offers boat and watercraft rentals. The property hosts a children's camp during summer months. Guestrooms. The 462 single level bungalows of the Paradise Point Resort and Spa offer private, garden view or beachfront patios. Ebony finished four poster beds, vivid fabrics and pale canary walls are accented by voluminous amounts of natural light cascading from floor to ceiling windows in each room. Bathrooms host marble vanities and cascading showerheads. Room amenities include high speed Internet access. Refrigerators are provided in each room. Select rooms offer minibars. Expert Tip. Due to the Paradise Point Resort and Spa's size, guests occasionally lose their way while navigating this expansive property. Taking a map is recommended for exploring the grounds, but take comfort in knowing that hotel bell staff will always shuttle wayward wanderers back to familiar surroundings.>The preferred airport for Paradise Point Resort & Spa A Noble House Resort is San Diego, CA (SAN San Diego Intl.) 6.1 km / 3.8 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

2br - Outerbanks Oceanside, Beautiful Corolla Condo $97 Welcome to *Ocean Breeze*, a beautiful, beach- cottage style condo in the Outer Banks vacation town of Corolla, NC. A perfect retreat for couples and small families, Ocean Breeze is approximately 100 yards from a gorgeous stretch of oceanfront where...

2br - LEGENDS RESORT MOOREA $370 Legends Resort Moorea combines the total independence of a private stay in a state- of- the- art equipped individual villa with all services and amenities of a luxury resort hotel. Staff is on call according to guests preferences for a unique and exclusive...

Belleview Biltmore Resort & Spa $89 Belleview Biltmore Resort & Spa > CLW > 25 Belleview Blvd > Belleair > FL > 33756>Location. The Belleview Biltmore Resort & Spa occupies 23 landscaped acres atop a 30 foot bluff in a Clearwater, Fla., gated residential community. The resort overlooks the western Intracoastal waterway. Hotel Features. Built in 1897, this Victorian style property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A broad driveway lined with palm trees and Spanish moss draped live oak leads to the hotel's historic lobby. On site dining options include the pool view Palm Grill that offers breakfast, lunch and dinner service, weekend buffets, and Sunday Champagne Brunch. The Bahama themed Sunset Bar serves light fare and cocktails. Maisie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor contains a full service espresso bar and highlights the locally made ice cream. St. Andrew's Pub contains a pool table and live music performs in the Lobby Bar. The hotel's day spa offers massage therapy, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, body wraps, water aerobics, individual Pilates instruction and beauty services. A complimentary, limited hour fitness center contains cardiovascular and weight training equipment, and free weights. The 18 hole, Donald Ross designed golf course offers a championship level golf experience. The resort houses four outdoor red clay tennis courts. A Grecian style indoor pool, an outdoor resort pool, and an outdoor pool located on Sand Key Beach provide refreshing relaxation. The resort provides complimentary shuttle service to the golf course and to the resort's Gulf of Mexico beach. Guestrooms. This four story resort offers 226 guestrooms of varying configurations. Select rooms are furnished with ceiling fans and decorative, non functional fireplaces, while all accommodations feature period mahogany furnishings. Refrigerators are available in select accommodations. High speed wired Internet access is complimentary. Expert Tip. The hotel hosts a wealth of activities that include bicycle rentals, a 90 minute tour of the hotel's historic underground passages, an interactive murder mystery dinner theater, and organized boat trips to visit dolphins and endangered manatees.>The preferred airport for Belleview Biltmore Resort & Spa is Tampa, FL (TPA Tampa Intl.) 27.4 km / 17.1 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

2br - Ocean Walk Resort - Christmas Week Available $213 Daytona Beach - - Ocean Walk Resort- - 2 or 2- 3 BedroomsYou are going to LOVE our Oceanwalk Condo Rentals!!We have 2 - 2 bedroom condos at Ocean Walk Resort, each has it's own floorplan. 14th floor is perfect for the large family or 2 families...

3br - "Corolla Clipper" Ocean Views - Pool $164 COROLLA CLIPPER - Ocean Sands F3 Bedrooms (1 Master), 2 baths, & enclosed outside shower BEDS 1 w/Queen, 1 w/Double, 1 w/2 Twins, Loft w/1Twin 2 BathsGREAT LOCATION! This Sea Loft Village townhome in Ocean Sands is just 75 yards to the beach....

Expat Life In Sri Lanka, Colombo

I recently visited the wonderful island of Sri Lanka, and found a country full of surprises.

Sri Lanka is situated just south of India, in the Indian Ocean.  Once known as the Dominium of Ceylon and often referred to as the tea country, tea plantations abundantly thrive across the island, with spice gardens, banana and coconut palms growing randomly to create a jungle of natural resources.

People, animals and transport seem to co-exist side by side with no animosity towards each other.  Dogs wonder aimlessly across or bask in the sun at the side of roads, cows and goats roam around everywhere, even on the beaches (which I found rather amusing) and people are everywhere, whether walking, cycling, using a tuc-tuc, motorbike with 5 astride, in a taxi, bus, car or truck, each takes up a space of the not too wide road.  But co-exist they do, there is no anger at being stuck behind a truck, merely a short hooting of the horn to say I am here and would like to pass, politeness abounds and the expression and sounds are all of friendliness, within a country that sorely needs help at redeveloping itself since the tsunami.  People are poor and yet happiness is everywhere…. Not just for the child on the hip or the person at their side, but for expats and tourists as well.

Tourists fluctuate towards the resorts and some chance the areas slightly outside of these areas, to experience a quieter less harassed holiday.  Small pockets of expats can be found, dotted all over the country.  When you bump into these people and chat about life on the island, there is not much to complain about.  Yes, sometimes the water gets turned off or the electricity, yes the internet is not as fast as they would like it to be.  Isn't that how most people feel in developed countries anyway:  The faster it gets the faster we want it.  In this little piece of paradise, expats are not too concerned that it takes a little longer to do things here, the people are prepared to wait, not too hasty to move forward too quickly.  There was a lot of talk and concern about the elections and safety within the country and there are still road blockades and police / army personnel with guns wandering around keeping peace if necessary.  However, with 70% of the population being Buddhists, the lifestyle is peaceful and life simplistic.

From an expat perspective, I could not fault the lifestyle.  As said above, yes there are definite things missing, things are slower, it takes a good 4 – 6 hours to get from Colombo to Galle and similarly to anywhere about 200km's apart.  I cannot say that the roads are particularly in good condition, but in the 10 days that I visited, I did not see one accident.  Hardships could include the lack of being able to get from one part of the island to another quickly, the lack of fast internet connection, perhaps the human waste / refuse, which allows for the influx of flies, the dirt which is left to lie around and lastly the lack of funds to rebuild the country to what it was before the Tsunami.

Having said that, I have to look at all the good things that you find there, the beauty of the natural resources, how the nationals and expats are trying to rebuild the country, the beaches, game parks and mountains.  This is truly a beautiful part of the world.

Expat Cost of living summary

The currency in Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan Rupee LKR

The Exchange rate as at 15 January 2010 was $1 = 114.217 Rupees

I am going to break the Cost of living down according to some of the Xpatualtor basket items  :

Alcohol and Tobacco : Alcohol at Bar, Beer, Cigarettes, Locally Produced Spirit, Whiskey, Wine

Cigarettes (20s)                        - $3.14 - $9

Domestic Beer(500ml)              - $2.50

Imported Beer (330ml)              - $5.80

Wine at a bar                            - $6 a glass

Wine at a shop                          - $15 (750ml bottle)

Hotels tend to increase the prices of alcohol as it is the one way that they can make a profit.  There are many small hotels and restaurants which create a competitive edge to where you can stay.

Clothing : Business Suits, Casual Clothing, Children's Clothing and footwear, Coats and hats, Evening Wear, Shoe Repairs, Underwear

Casual Long Sleeved Shirt (Men)                   - $12

Casual Long Sleeved Trousers (Men)            - $20

Shorts (Men)                                                   - $11

T-Shirt (Men)                                                   - $6

Casual Blouse (Women)                                 - $7

Casual Skirt (Women)                                     - $12

Children's Jeans (Boys)                                   - $5

Children's Jeans (Girls)                                   - $3.50

Children's Shirt(Boys)                                     - $5

Children's Shirt(Girls)                                      - $4

Clothes are extremely cheap, in Colombo a person can get most of the name branded clothing at fairly reasonable prices in Factory shops.

Communication : Home Telephone Rental and Call Charges, Internet Connection and service provider fees, Mobile / Cellular Phone Contract and Calls

Monthly phone rental                          - $4.36

Phone call rate                                     - $0.05 for a local call

Internet line connection fee                 - $104 (buy all equipment with installation)

Internet service provider fee                - $17 (1 geg free thereafter)

Monthly mobile contract fee                - $2.18 (for the year)

Mobile / cellular call rate                     - 90% of phones are prepaid,

Mobile Phone 100 Minutes Call           - $38

- $0.012 - $0.05 sms peak times

Due to so many of the nationals working overseas to send money home, the communication costs are extremely low and there are often special deals or no cost is involved in the actual call.

Education : Crèche / Pre-School Fees, High School / College Fees, Primary School Fees, Tertiary Study Fees

Annual Creche fee                              - $4.36 per month

Annual Primary school fee                  - $260 - $436 per month

Annual High School fee                       - $260 - $436 per month

Annual 1st Year Tertiary / University fee - $260 - $436 per month (dependent on which

private school they go to)

Private schooling is the most expensive on the island for expat children to attend, however the rates in comparison to other countries are reasonable.  Expats that I came across spoke highly of the education system in the country and were happy with the private education that their children were receiving.

Furniture and Appliances : DVD Player, Fridge Freezer, Iron, Kettle, Toaster, microwave, Light Bulbs, Television, Vacuum Cleaner, Washing Machine

DVD Player                 - $87

Fridge / Freezer           - $489 (LG / Whirlpool – 4 year guarantee)

Iron                              - $12 cheap - $35 top of the range

Kettle                           - $20 cheap - $37 top of the range

Microwave                   - $191

TV 21 inch                  - $244 (2 year guarantee)

Washing Machine LG  - $570

Discounts can be negotiated with stores on all items

Groceries bought in a grocery store : Baby Consumables, Baked Goods, Baking, Canned Foods, Cheese, Cleaning Products, Dairy, Fresh Fruits, Fresh Vegetables, Fruit Juices, Frozen, Meat, Oil & Vinegars, Pet Food, Pre-Prepared Meals, Sauces, Seafood, Snacks, Soft Drinks, Spices & Herbs

Powdered baby formula (400g)          - $7

Plain biscuits (100g)                          - $0.20

Loaf white bread (200g)                    - $0.70

Cake Flour (1kg)                                - $2.80

Baked Beans (415g)                          - $1.92

Tuna (185g)                                       - $2.75

Cheese : Cheddar (250g)                  - $6.63

Crisps : Pringles (139g)                      - $2.50

Autowash clothing powder (750g)       - $1.57

Dishwash liquid (500g)                        - $0.87

Clothing Softener (2l)                          - $5.40

Breakfast Cereal (250g)                       - $2.45

Butter (227g)                                       - $2.18

Milk (1l)                                                - $1.40

Eggs (12)                                             - $1.80

Orange Juice (1l)                                 - $2.80

Frozen Mixed Vegetables (1kg)           - $6.20

Cooking oil (1l)                                     - $3.22

Olive oil (500ml)                                   - $8.28

Can of coke (355ml)                             - $1.00

Local Fizzy Soft Drink (1l)                    - $1.30

Local Natural Mineral Water (5l)          - $1.08

Tea Bags (200g)                                 - $1.85

Instant Coffee (100g)                          - $6.75

Local Ground Coffee (200g)               - $3.66

Salt (400g)                                           - $0.26

Pepper (400g)                                     - $0.35

Prices were obtained from local grocery stores, there are no big department stores to shop in.

Healthcare : General Practitioner Consultation rates, Hospital Private Ward Daily, Rate, Non-Prescription Medicine, Private Medical Insurance / Medical Aid  Contributions

GP Private rate visit with meds            - $3.50

Hospital Private ward rates                  - $28 per day

Dentistry – Tooth extraction                - $4.35

Most expats use Bupa or the Sri Lankan Equivalent

Household : House / Flat Mortgage, House / Flat Rental, Household Electricity Consumption, Household Gas / Fuel Consumption, Household Water Consumption, Local Property Rates / Taxes / Levies

Rent 2 bed Apartment City Centre                               - $700

Rent 2 bed Apartment outside of City Centre              - $600

Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage per                           - $80 - $90 per month for an average

household, this is expensive when taking household air conditioning into account

Gas / Fuel – 12 ½ kg bottle                                          - $14

Local property Rates                                                    - 8 – 10% of value of property

Expats cannot buy a property directly, this has to be done via a Lawyer who owns the property.  Mortgage for locals is 4/5%.  This is where most expats find the costs creep in, running the air conditioners is extremely expensive as well as the cost of water.

Miscellaneous : Domestic Help, Dry Cleaning, Linen, Office Supplies, Newspapers and Magazines, Postage Stamps

Domestic Rates – full time per person             - $80 average

1 Black inkjet printer cartridge                         - $14

1 Color inkjet  printer cartridge                        - $21

500 sheets printer paper                                 - $5.23

Local Daily Newspaper                                    - $0.17

International Daily Newspaper                         - $0.45

International Magazine                                    - $20

International Airmail Stamps                            - $0.22

Domestic Stamps                                             - $0.12

Domestic help is cheap and most employees either live on the property or close by.  Office supplies are reasonable, with CD's and DVD's freely available on the street where most locals buy them.

Personal Care : Cosmetics, Haircare, Moisturiser / Sun Block, Nappies, Pain Relief Tablets, Toilet Paper, Toothpaste,  Soap / Shampoo / Conditioner

Body lotion (400ml) Vaseline Intensive car     - $4.53

Toilet paper 1 ply per roll                                - $0.50

Toothpaste (200g)                                           - $1.92

Shampoo (200ml)                                            - $2.40

Some of the items that can be purchased can be expensive, like creams, sunblocks and cosmetic creams.  Name brand products are the most expensive.

Recreation and Culture : Books, Camera Film, Cinema Ticket, DVD and CD's, Sports goods, Theatre Ticket

Books paper back                                - $10

Cinema ticket                                       - $0.50

DVD / CD Imported                              - $2

Cricket ticket                                       - $0.50 to $8

Theatre Ticket – only in Colombo       - $30

Hard cover books are expensive in the country, but paper back books are of a similar cost to the US and UK.  Cinema tickets are cheap due to the availability of cheap DVD replicas which can be bought on street corners.  International cricket tickets are also kept cheap for the local population.

Restaurants / Meals out / Hotels : Business Dinner, Dinner at Restaurant (non fast food), Hotel Rates, Take Away Drinks & Snacks (fast Food)

Business Dinner excl Alcohol              - $22 per person

Dinner / lunch at local restaurant         - $8 per person

Mc Donalds Big Mac                           - $4.10

Hotel Rates 3*                                     - $8 - $50 pppn

Hotel Rates 4*                                     - $80 - $120 pppn

Hotel Rates 5*                                     - $140 pppn upwards

Take away - Can of coke x 1               - $0.70

Medium pizza                                      - $3.50

Hamburger                                           - $2.00

Coffee – pot x 3 cups                          - $1.40

As in most countries how much you pay for a meal is dependent on where you go, the local restaurants have great local meals, as well as international flavours, we found a fabulous vegetarian restaurant in Galle, well worth a visit and all prices were fairly cheap.  Some restaurants do take advantage of the tourist population and serve sub standard meals.  However, most restaurants were good with their portions and meal plans.

Transport : Hire Purchase / Lease of Vehicle, Petrol / Diesel, Public Transport, Service Maintenance, Tyres, Vehicle Insurance, Vehicle Purchase

Hire / Lease car – Sedan Toyota Corolla          - $37.14 per day for 1 week

Hire / Lease car – Toyota RAV4                       - $46.71 per day for 1 week

Petrol unleaded per litre                                   - $1.23

Diesel per litre                                                  - $0.64

Bus Ticket (one way)                                        - $1.00

Taxi Ride – per km                                           - $0.50

Tuc Tuc – 10 km ride                                       - $6.00

Train Ticket 2nd class                                       - $1.57

If you are visiting I would suggest you use the local taxis and tuc-tucs, driving can be a head-ache and unpleasant experience if you are not used to the local norms.  However, speeds do not go over 80km on the bigger roads and overall a safe place to drive.

The above detail are some of the items that form the basis of some cost of living indexes for basket groups internationally, these costs are then used with their indexes and exchange rates to calculate the cost of living in different locations.

About the Author

Steven Coleman is Chief Instigator at Xpatulator.com the most comprehensive global relocation calculator available, an internet service that is used primarily to calculate expatriate salary levels for global assignments, which can be found at http://www.xpatulator.com