Archive for September 1st, 2010

Snorkelling in Malaysia

Malaysia’s waters are so teeming with fish there’s no real need to go into the deep to see them. Here are my favourite snorkelling spots.

The Perhentian Islands
The best snorkelling on Perhentian Kecil is at the northern end of Coral Bay or the northern end of Long Beach. Both are similar in the regards of types of coral and fish, and you should see turtles and rays in both locations. On Besar, Teluk Dalam is the best bay for snorkelling. Sharks are said to frequent the formation of underwater rocks and coral at the westernmost tip of this bay.

Lankayan Island
The Lankayan atoll offers a reef with many beautiful diving spots and opportunities for snorkelling. Good snorkelling can be done in the vast lagoon around the beach, additional snorkelling is possible by boat along the external reef. The place is a paradise for macro photography, as there are lots of small and unique creatures.

Sipadan
Few things beat drifting with the currents on the more exposed sites. There are many turtles to be seen which is why the famous Jacques Cousteau documentary, Ghost of the Sea Turtles, was filmed here. You’ll probably also catch glimpses of barracuda, humphead parrotfish and thousands of friendly reef fish. Hammerheads are sometimes sighted at South Point.

Redang
Tg Mak Cantik located right in front of Redang Reef Resort on Pantai Pasir Panjang has been popular with snorkellers for years. The underwater wildlife on display isn’t as prolific as in the places listed above, but the spot is regarded as one of the most accessible snorkeling spot in Redang. Look out for moon wrasse, scissortail sergeant, redlip parrotfish, virgate rabbitfish, Bleeker’s damsel, eight-banded butterflyfish and maybe the odd turtle.

Tioman
The water around Tioman is absolutely crystal clear. Among the popular snorkelling spots are Renggis Island, Tulai Island, Monkey Bay and Marine Park. You will be mesmerised by the colorful tropical fish and the beauty of soft and hard corals. At most spots, the fish are tame and will approach the swimmers.

Step in Disney?s Famous Dinner Show & Wild Adventure

At the proximity of Walt Disney World Resort, Arabian Nights dinner show is held in a big theater. This dinner show is famous in Orlando and in the world as well. The performers are well trained horse riders and actors. The impeccable acting of the characters creates a perfect medieval atmosphere with the knights and the horses. Just see how the fairy tales come to live. The whole drama centers round the main theme that is the love story of a princesses and a prince which results into a grand wedding celebration.

Arabian Nights dinner show is performed in the world largest climate controlled equestrian arena with one thousand and two hundred seated facilities for audiences. The attractions of the show include chariot races, bareback riding, etc. And the performer horses are from around the world. Almost thirteen breed horses can be seen in the show. The types of the horses are Arabian, American Quarter horse, Andalusian, Appaloosa, Belgian, Canadian Warmblood, Donkey, Lippizzaner, Paint, Percheron, Standardbred, and Saddlebred. Around two dozens theme acts has been played in this dinner show to captivate the audience since its opening.

Thus buy Arabian Nights Tickets and enjoy to the fullest. The great combination of show and the dinner increases its popularity day by day. However, the menu served during the show includes various mouthwatering dishes and gastronomic elements. Moreover, wedding cake is also served among the wedding guests as dessert.

Islands of Adventure offer many exciting adventures for the wild adventure seekers. People of all ages can visit this island to discover this world of fantasy. Kids find very interesting for the comic book characters like Dr. Seuss come to life in Seuss Landing. Buy Island of Adventure Tickets to explore the other interesting themed islands such as Marvel Super Hero Island, Toon Lagoon, Jurassic Park, and the Lost Continent. Every theme island has its unique theme of attraction. Apart from these, Islands of Adventure is a home to many dinning locations such as the Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-pendous. So buy these Disney World Tickets to enjoy the Disney magic and Disney adventures.

Colombo Nightlife – Entertainment for All!

Colombo is known around the world for a number of reasons. This paradise island that floats on the Indian Ocean is a tropical paradise for the thousands of travelers who visit the island all year round. Exploring Sri Lanka for most foreigners is a journey through the cultural boroughs of the country. Sri Lankans are extremely proud of their heritage and those who visit the historic sites and the religious temples will immediately see the pride on local faces when they come across large crowds on pilgrimage. The countries past are a glorious one full of legendary icons some of which are kings and gods.

Visitors will also find that there is a much livelier aspect to Colombo, the capital of the country, as you scout the city for bars, nightclubs or shopping destinations. This colorful city experiences what most would call a rather remarkable transformation at night. The city streets are illuminated with bright lights of neon signs, the nightclubs come alive with music, Colombo bars get crowded and the partying begins. Fridays and Saturdays is when you should go out to party if you wish to mingle with the hip local crowds. Most nightclubs and bars are open well into the early hours of the morning during the weekends and usually do not charge much for entry.

Several casinos can also be found in Colombo which provides entertainment for the elite traveler. Those in search of fine dining options in this city will no doubt be spoilt for choice as several great restaurants in Colombo can be found with ease serving everything from Sri Lankan, Indian to Italian cuisine. Shopping in Colombo too offers much for the modern visitor as you will have a chance to buy an array of clothing designed by both local and international fashion experts.

John Keells Hotels Group is a leading name when it comes to Sri Lanka hotels offering outstanding service and even better facilities. Visitors residing at Colombo hotels belonging to John Keells Hotels Group will be privy to an array of modern amenities which will ensure a memorable holiday.

Denpasar-Indonesia

Denpasar is an important city of Indonesia and is the capital city of the region and province of Bali. The city is also very significant from the fact that it hosts one of Indonesia’s biggest airports which is named as “Ngurah Rai Airport”. The airport itself is the one of the available options for entering into the province of Bali. According to 2002 statistics, the population of the city is approximately 491,500. Denpasar has a very major importance in the history of not only the city itself but also of country. As at the time of Badung the city was capital city of the Badung Kingdom. In 1906 the city was conquered by the Dutch. They looted the Royal Palace of the city and gave it the status of Dutch Headquarters at that time.

Denpasar is a good tourist destination as the island itself has number of very well managed and established beaches where lot of people like to spend their weekends with their families. Other than weekends these beaches are crowded even in week days as well from families and tourists visiting the city from all over Indonesia and from other countries. Among these number of beaches Kuta Beach which is famous worldwide for surfing purposes. Also Legian Beach and Canguu Beach are among famous beaches of the island. The sand color of all the beaches of Denpasar is white, which is another attractive and interesting feature. Sanur beach located in the heart of the island is mostly famous for sunbathing as the beach receives a maximum number of beautiful sunshine days than all the other beaches.

Denpasar mostly generates its revenue from the tourism to the area, as the city is host to some of the most beautiful sights of the world. The well decorated and free of every type of pollution beaches are mostly destinations for thousand of tourists per year which gives a huge boost to the Indonesian economy overall.

The main airport of the city is Ngurah Rai airport and very close to this airport located is the region of Kuta which is also another destination for tourists because of available hotels, marketplaces, coffee bars, and many restaurants. After visiting the Denpasar beach area it has been seen that among tourists it is very common that after their visit to beaches, they spend some time in the area of Kuta for a nice cup of coffee. Some of them even like to spend the nights in these well furnished hotels and restaurants.

The most unique thing in Denpasar is its shops of jewelry and other handcrafts. The jewelry designs of the city are famous all over the island. Tourists are mostly attracted to these unique styles of handcrafts. These include many types of pottery designs, jewelry designs, textile designs and many others. Denpasar and Kuta, Bali region has overall gained a very important position as being considered as heaven for shoppers. Among all these handcrafts the most unique item is called the “batik” cloth. It is very fine material, looks very beautiful and also is very cheap in the region.

Pattaya Luxury Hotels ? Something for Everyone

One of the most popular destinations in Thailand, the city of Pattaya is located on the eastern coast of the gulf, approximately 165 kilometers South East of Bangkok. Being so close to Bangkok makes Pattaya a weekend getaway for Thais and foreigners alike. Pattaya luxury hotels are some of the most visited in the world.

Like much of Thailand, Pattaya has a tropical climate. Seasons range from warm and dry to hot and rainy. Originally a small fishing village, Pattaya first gained popularity as a vacation spot during the Vietnam War era, when American GIs dropped by for their “Rest and Relaxation”. Since then, it has become a high-traffic family friendly tourist destination. And with the new airport, Suvarnabhumi an hour drive away, Pattaya tends to increase in popularity. It’s easy for families to find a hotel in Pattaya, as there are a multitude of high-end options.

There definitely isn’t a lack of things for tourists to do while visiting. For the marine adventurers, there are several Pattaya luxury hotels near the aquatic action. Pattaya Beach is right next to the city center, and close to the nightlife. Most of the beach is occupied by rental deckchairs that are offered by vendors from the area during the day. Jomtien Beach is just south of the Pattaya and is separated from the main section of the city by Pratumnak Hill. This area is mostly residential and is filled with hotels, bungalows, and condominiums on beachside locations. There are also a variety of restaurants located in the area to cater to visitors. Jomtien Beach is also a great location for water sports. Tourists can use jet skis, go parasailing and rent small sail boats. In addition to the mainland beaches, just off the coast of Pattaya there are several island groups. For purposes of tourism they are nicknamed the Near Islands, Far Islands, and Coral Island. This area, especially the Far Islands, is known for its fantastic scuba diving scenery.

There are also a variety of non-aquatic activities in the area. There are an impressive 21 golf courses near the city. The Sri Racha Tiger Zoo is home to several hundred tigers, thousands of alligators, and a bunch of other animals. Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden is just outside the city and features 500 acres of gardens and an orchid nursery. One of the most popular attractions in Pattaya is Mini Siam. It is one of the most famous model villages in existence. Mini Siam incorporates miniature replicas of the monuments and historical sites of Thailand including: Bridge over the River Kwai, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Prasat Hin Phimai, and Democracy Monument. In a section called Mini World, replicas of the Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty and Trevi Fountain are displayed. And you shouldn’t forget the famous Tiffany Cabaret Show; you will enjoy the spectacular performance and be amazed at the talented and beautiful transvestite performers. No matter what kind of sites you’d like to see, there is sure to be a hotel in Pattaya that is right for you.

Aunte Fanny Nanny

British nanny roughs it on a camping vacation at Ponkapoag Pond.