Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Who's Traveling to Liberia this Year for the Holidays or Plan on Traveling Someday? You have come to the right Blog Spot.


About Mama Liberia:
 Mama Liberia is located on the West Coast of Africa. It is bordered by Sierra Leone, Guinea, Cote D‟Ivoire and the Alantic Ocean. Liberia is enriched with iron ore, timber, rubber, diamonds, gold, and has enormous potential for hydropower. Liberia is home to as many as 5 million people of Liberian descent. Within its borders, there are reportedly 28 tribes, including Kpelle, Bassa, Gio, Kru, Grebo, Mano, Krahn, Gola, Gbandi, Loma, Kissi, Vai, Dei, Bella, Mandingo and Mende, and 18 local languages –with English as the official language. Liberia has no state religion, but is a very religious society/ Christianity abounds. 


                                                                    Monrovia!
Is by far Liberia‟s largest city, accounting for nearly a quarter of its population. The city is Liberia‟s chief port and its most important business and financial center. Despite Liberia reputation/ violent Civil War. Today Liberia is now a stable country. Don't take my word for it oh, go and visit. lol  


Things to keep in Mind before you Travel: 
Valid Passport to get Visa (Fees Required), Vaccinations, Medical/ Health Insurance, Family or Friends, Travel with good amount of Cash,  at least 5,000. Liberia uses both Liberian (LRD) and the US Dollar (USD)
Currency: 1USD= 80.9799(LRD)
Exchange Services: Both in banks or on the street.
Banks:
EcoBank - Ashmun & Randall Street, 5th Street, Sinkor, Waterside
International Bank (Liberia Limited IB) - 64 Broad St , Monrovia Or 1st Street, Sinkor, Monorovia 
(Limited services keep in mind)


Best Time to Travel :
Liberia has a (Wet) rainy season and a (Sunny) dry one. Rainy season lasts from May to October and the dry season is from  November to April. I found out that the best time to visit Liberia is during the dry season Between November - April or in the months of July and August when there is usually a brief period of weather similar to that of the dry season. 

Airlines: 
Delta Air Lines
Brussels Airlines
Air France
Arik Wings of Nigeria

Communication: 
Limited Internet/ Phone Services

Electricity:
It is not available, except in some parts of Monrovia. Most establishments use generators.


Where to Stay and Eat:


                                                    Bella Casa Hotel and Suites 








Family Oriented, Affordable and Acceptable!
3rd Street Sinkor, Monrovia Liberia!



Check In Desk!



Basic Room, Guest Room, Deluxe Room, Luxurious Suite Starts at $85/$90 USD and Up, Restaurant & Lounge, Pool Room, Flat Screen TV/ Free Internet/ Wifi, Swimming Pool/Hot Tub, Free Continental Breakfast and Buffet/$8/10 USD for a dish! all Dishes served with water or soft drinks and many more.


Siatta Styles is Opened at Bella Casa Hotels on the Top Floor of Event Hall!


Event Hall/Center!

Other Acceptable Places:
Cape Hotel - Price $160 and Up Per Night
Krystal OceanView Hotel $ 160/180 and Up Per Night
Royal Grand Hotel - Price $200 and Up Per Night
RLJ Kendeja  Resort and Villas - Price $215 and Up Per Night


Getting Around:
I found out that taxis or Rental car are the best way to get around  town(  Rent for a day)

Food & Drink: 
Dry Rice, Fufu  Dumboy, GB and Soup, Palm Butter, Palava Sauce, Casava Leaf, Split Peas, Chicken/Fish Gravy with cassava, eddoes, and plantains, Fried Potato Greens, Bitterleaf, Check Rice, Collard Greens
Liberian Coffee, Palm Wine, Club Beer and  Cane Juice ( Check out Cane N Abel cocktail if you need some Cane juice)


                Restaurants you may also want to check out:

Evelyn's  Restaurant/Bar and Grill
Musu Bar/Restaurant
Ro- Zi's N'yla Cafe
Sajj House
P.A.'s Grille
Ministry of Fruit
Great Wall
Shark's Ice Cream


                                               Activities:

Waterside Market
Sport Stadium
Chimpanzee Island/Monkey Island
Palm Spring Resort Casino


                                             Best  Sandy Beaches:

Myrtle Beach
Barnes Beach
Cici Beach
Ceasar's Beach
Waikiki Beach
Libassa Ecolodge

                                              Nightlife: 
                                 
Sky Bar
De ja vu -
La Noche Bar
Red Lion
Club 69
Terminal One




Don't Forget to GIVE BACK N Enjoy



HAPPY NEW MONTH OF DECEMBER

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