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Mozambique Tours, Honeymoon Accommodation and safaris

Scuba diving,  Big  Game Fishing, snorkeling and coral reefs are just a few activities available.   For those wishing to enjoy a peaceful break from life’s frantic pace â?? soak up the sun on pristine white beaches , whilst surrounded by aquamarine water.   We constantly strive to keep our specials page up to date – so please do not forget to ask if there are any new specials running !  

Indigo Bay Island Resort and Spa is an exquisite island destination situated on Bazaruto Island, the largest island in the Mozambican archipelago of the same name. It offers visitors the quintessential Indian Ocean island holiday as well as a gateway to the unspoilt beauty of the surrounding area.

The largest of the archipelago islands, Bazaruto is one of Africa’s premier scuba diving destinations. Divers are able to see over 100 species of coral, thousands of tropical fish species, five kinds of dolphins, four whale species and sharks, all five marine sea turtle species and the largest population of the rare dugong on the African east coast.

Indigo Bay offers world-class, understated luxury, with its elegant design making the most of its superb location on the white-sand shores of Bazaruto. State-of-the-art facilities include restaurants, bars, swimming pools, specialist dive pool, and an activity centre, which co-ordinates a wide variety of water sports, as well as diving and fishing activities.

Pestana Bazaruto Lodge

Bazaruto archipelago comprises Bazaruto, Benguerra and Magaruque Islands, as well as the smaller Island Santa Carolina, (previously known as Paradise Island). The archipelago, declared a National Park in 2000, sustains a diverse range of fauna and flora including forest, savannah and wetland ecosystems.
Pestana Bazaruto Lodge is situated in the largest island of the Bazaruto Archipelago, approximately 800 km to the north of Maputo, the capital of Mozambique. 

The island of Bazaruto is undoubtedly a beautiful and unexplored destination, characterized by its wildlife, turquoise waters and idyllic beaches. Bazaruto Island is 35 Km in length and 7 km across at the widest point, and is a little piece of paradise!

Part of the island is composed of enormous sand dunes, while the remainder of the island is thicket, grassland, scrub and wetland. Thick forests of casuarinas, coconut palms and cashew nut trees grow on its shores. Marine species include dolphins, dugongs, humpback whales, marine turtles and the freshwater lakes in the area are home to crocodiles. The impressive beauty of the coral reefs complements this subtropical ecosystem, enriched by the abundance and rare beauty of the tropical fish, clear water and excellent surf, plus rock and fly-fishing.  The archipelago is deservedly known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”.

Vilanculos Beach Lodge

Vilanculos Beach Lodge is situated in the small costal town of Vilanculos, in the subtropical province of Inhambane, Mozambique. Vilanculos lies 720kms north of Maputo and 500kms south of Beira.

The town, with friendly people and a lively atmosphere, offers the perfect base from which to explore the picturesque Bazaruto Archipelago and the Bazaruto National Park.

The marine reserve includes five islands â?? Santa Carolina (also known as Paradise Island), Bazaruto, Benguerra, Magaruque and Bangue

The Archipelago offers some of the world’s best snorkeling, diving and big game fishing. The islands are pristine in their natural beauty and diverse ecologies.

The coral reefs are profuse with a diversity of tropical fish and turtles, and are amongst the most pristine in the Western Indian Ocean. Dolphins are seen year round and whales are seasonal visitors to the Archepelago. The park is also home to the last viable population of dugong on the east African coast.

There is an abundance of bird species, including the crab plover and olive bee-eater that tunnels its nest into the sand dunes. Large flocks of migrant waders visit the fertile mud flats from September to April, and the nomadic Greater Flamingo arrive around
mid-October.

The town of Vilanculos has grown extensively over the last decade, and has been the recipient of considerable inward investment into its tourism infrastructure.

Vilanculos has an international airport with daily flights from Maputo and South Africa.

Tourists should be reminded to take malaria tablets and wear sunscreen.

Matemo Island Resort

Surrounded by dazzling white sand and azure blue sea, Matemo offers a heady combination of exclusive sophistication and laid-back  Mozambique island style living. Each of the 24 palm-thatched, air-conditioned chalets opens onto the beach and is just a few steps away from the sea.

For stylish Quirimba beach living, you need look no further than Matemo’s blend of understated luxury. Each chalet is beautifully appointed, with spacious en-suite bathrooms, outside showers and deck hammocks for lazing in whilst watching passing local Mozambique dhows and the gentle undulations of the sea. Every effort has been made to ensure that the beach chalets blend into the natural Quirimba Island surroundings, with local Mokuti palm roofs offset by glamorous touches such as local white marble, ornate carved doors from Zanzibar and rich furnishings and rugs from Dubai.

The spacious guest areas are gently elevated above the sea, with the lively bar, dining area and swimming pool commanding sweeping views over the Indian Ocean. Fresh, seafood-oriented meals are served in a variety of locations, from the open dining area to the poolside or on the sand with the sea lapping at your feet. To ensure ultimate relaxation, a range of simple spa treatments is on offer and can be enjoyed wherever guests please.

Tips and information about tours, restaurants, nightclubs and hotels in Mombasa

When looking for a good place to visit, enjoy the holiday, vacation or a weekend, you certainly think of a quiet place with beautiful landscapes, beaches, leisure and entertainment. For these inquiries fit nicely with Mombasa, Kenya. This coastal city of Mombasa with a population exceeding 35 thousand inhabitants, has beaches and beautiful places that attract tourists every year around the world. The city has much history and many magical places to offer its visitors.

Its historic center is preserved the same way in 1820, with paving “walking boy”. The streets keep the same paths once the source to the west and north to south. Even today they are protected by current blocking the passage of cars and preserving even the entire colonial charm. Cars may be moved through the streets that border with the Center. The houses, trade, culture in general is followed to the letter to the old ways.

Better exploitation of the entire city and its natural beauty to discover a haven of peace, colors and flavors. We can find several inns and Hotels in Mombasa with very affordable price. You can get a great price daily at the City in the range of $ 100.00 for 3 people with the right breakfast.

During the day, we can take a smooth ride across town knowing the historical places. And also not forgetting to enjoy the beautiful beaches. The beaches of Malindi for example are great, and you can still enjoy a good ride schooner through the islands and beaches of the region.

The night booking many other attractions. When fairs are held at the cultural center, concerts, and attend events. There are some clubs that offer a super club, beer houses, among other attractions always with a nice price.

And do not leave without trying the local cuisine. Wonderful dishes, especially seafood. The sweets are irresistible: carts are viewed everywhere selling the most delicious homemade sweets. The restaurants are of great quality and very pleasant environments.

You would also wish to visiupcountry for great excusion. In your tour you will find great places to enjoy. There are also kenya hotels that will serve you better to ensure that your visit remains great.

Now we need you to come take it all personally. Good trip, good ride and check back often!

South Indian Tours: An Exotic Ensemble of Enchanting Experiences

The peninsular region of South India beckons tourists with its breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural and architectural heritage that is much older than North India. Surrounded by seas and oceans from three sides, it has some of the best beaches in the world. A complete amalgamation of panoramic landscapes; divine temples; magnificent art forms; entrancing backwaters; and best health tourism opportunities for those who want to experience meditation, yoga and ayurveda, South India tour packages offer a whole plethora of vacation and tourism options to try and explore.

Overwhelming grandeur of its temples and pristine natural beauty of its beaches fringed by palm trees swinging in the cool sea breeze present a mesmerizing sight. Warm and friendly, the people of South India are highly educated in general. The extreme contrasts of South India are its key attractions. Ornate temples and intricately carved monuments stand in contrast with rich humid mangroves and warm sandy beaches that retain the natural bliss of the region. Offering the most exotic expressions of South Asia, South India is full of surprises. Presenting an interesting past that dates back to thousands of years, the intriguing diversity of four major states – Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu – of South India is astonishing.

Closer to northern India, Andhra Pradesh bore the worst of the political invasions and external influences, out of the four states of South India. Today, it embodies secularism and Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims live in perfect harmony here. While Hyderabad is famous for its Mughal-era monuments, Tirupati Balaji is one of the wealthiest temples that exist, where religious frenzy can be seen at its zenith. The architectural and cultural legacies of various dynasties such as Mauryas, Pallavas, Cholas, Satavahanas, and Chalukyas can be seen here.

Besides the beautiful beaches, Karnataka is a treat for all the five senses. Carnatic Music, Incense Sticks or Agarbatti, and Coffee and Sandalwood Plantations of Karnataka are some of the most cherished achievements of the state. The most glorious of all states in terms of richness of literature, culture, traditions, history, architecture and artistic formsm however, is Tamilnadu. The ethereal charm of Tamil Nadu makes it a tourist paradise. Rightly known as God’s Own Country, Kerala has some excellent beaches to die for such as the Kovalam beach at Thiruvananthapuram. The backwaters of Alappuzzha and ancient churches of Kottayam are almost as famous as the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple and the Golden Valley of Ponmudi.

Besides these distinctive states, several South India tour packages include Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep Islands, Pondicherry and Goa in their itineraries. You may also opt for Golf tours in Ooty, Chennai and Bangalore. Romantic and laid-back Goa is known for its world-class music and white sandy beaches presenting the best tropical vacation tourism option. Inaccessible and mysterious, the islands of Andaman and Nicobar seduce tourists with their natural panoramas, dense forest covers and virgin beauty. The tiny archipelago of Lakshadweep has 10 inhabited and 17 uninhabited islands, 12 atolls, three reefs, 5 submerged reefs and attached islets that make for an ideal destination for those who love to explore new regions of the world. The splendid sea resorts of Pondicherry have a noticeable European outset with Portuguese, Dutch and French influence prominent throughout the Coromandel Coast. South India is an ideal holiday destination and the best tour packages will offer you an eclectic mix of magnificent beaches, hill resorts, natural backwaters and unrivaled specimens of temple architecture.

Fun Filled Island Tours In Malta

Malta is a beautiful country for your travel destination where you can enjoy your holiday with natural environments and fun of islands. The natural fun of island in Malta attracts the thousands of visitors to enjoy their holiday with natural beach, valleys and luxurious accommodation facilities.

Malta is a group of island in which Gonzo is another biggest and world famous island among tourist. You can reach in Malta by air and after reaching there you can hire car or taxi to visit the all famous places. All types of accommodation facilities are available in Malta and Gonzo in which you can choose any accommodation options according to your requirements. Farmhouses, villas, apartments and five star hotels are some accommodation options where you can stay and enjoy your holiday peacefully. All these accommodation options are so affordable that one can stay here for a long time. Some villas and apartments also provide the self catering facility with kitchen where you can enjoy your favorite home made break fast, lunch and dinner.

Beaches in Malta always full with visitors because of its natural net and clean beauty.People visit at late night on beaches and enjoy their holiday with crystal clear sea and fancy fishing boats, which are the part of the local culture of Malta. Natural valleys covered with beautiful flowers seems that it is the one of the best beautiful places of the world.

Malta is very old and cultural rich country so you can visit here many old and historical places including forts, building, temples, churches etc. Local foods and drinks of Malta are also very popular among visitors. Here there are many restaurants, where you can enjoy the test of local as well as other country’s foods and drinks. So once if you visit Malta then you will really enjoy the fun of this beautiful island country.

Caribbean Bike Tours – Exploring Barbuda

A fifteen minute flight from Antigua, island trekkers can be cruising on Barbuda’s Pink Sand Beach.

Barbuda Bike Tours offers bicycle, tent & canopy rentals on the gorgeous beaches of Barbuda. They also offer guided mountain bike tours.

Twenty-eight miles north of Antigua lies Barbuda, an island of sixty-two square miles of unexplored beaches and wilderness.

The terrain is completely flat and the elevation is close to or at sea level. This makes for easy yet exciting beach exploring and bird watching throughout the island. Barbuda is host to one of the largest frigate bird sanctuaries in the world. Barbuda is known for it’s lobster its number one export. Visitors to Barbuda can enjoy the biggest, freshest & lobster in the Caribbean.

Barbuda is a very dry island and presents an entirely opposite image of Antigua. You will find a more level landscape and shrubby vegetation. The population adds up to less than a couple thousand people and Barbuda’s main attraction are the wonderful sand beaches and the colorful underwater world. Around Barbuda you will find over 150 ship wrecks under water!

The island is best known for its seemingly endless beaches. Pink Sand Beach, so named for the powdery pink sand found on the beaches, is seventeen miles of still undeveloped beach front with crystal clear water. In one of Conde Nast Traveler issues, Pink Sand Beach, was named one of the ten best beaches in the Caribbean.

There is plenty to explore on a bike excursion; from the caves of Two Foot Bay, which provide shelter while wrapping around the north side of the island to exploring the interior finding the Coco Point Well to fill water bottles during a break.

Visitors can rent a Trek bike with or without suspension. There are also guided tours that can take you anywhere on the island. When you arrive at your secluded beach destination, sleep under the stars in a large or small Eastern Mountain tent. If camping is not your style, make a reservation with one of the hotels or villas on the island.

Tents and bikes can be rented at Barbuda Bike Tours between December 1st and March 1st. All prices include campsites and tent set up. For more general information on Barbuda Bike Tours drop in on them at – http://www.barbudabiketours.com.