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Oct07
Published by vanhal in ACTIVITIES, Chillin, CONTINENTS, Cruise, Eating, Fishing, Hotels, Kite, Oceania, Resorts, Romantic, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Sightseeings, Snorkeling, Surfing, Swimming, TOPICS
Bora Bora – Unquestionably the most mythical of the Pacific islands remains the island of all dreams.
So much has been written about Bora Bora, and yet it is hard to find the right words to describe the magic that emanates from this island.
Seen from the air, Bora Bora has been compared to that of “a tiny emerald in a setting of turquoise, encircled by a sheltering necklace of sparkling pearls”.
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Oct06
Published by vanhal in Asia, Dubai, Eating, Emirates, Fitness&Gym, Flying, Golf, Hotels, Restaurants, Sightseeings, Spa
In
Dubai, space for
hotels and beachfront
villas is being created on
four artificial islands being constructed off the crowded coastline. The first and smallest was completed in 2004 and is shaped like a palm tree. A phase under construction will comprise 264 smaller islands forming a vast map of the world. Altogether, four of these huge new projects are to be crafted out of rock and sand. Once building construction begins, concrete will flow in huge amounts.
Continue reading Dubai invests in artificial resort islands to attract tourism dollars
Oct06
Published by evilo in ACTIVITIES, Chillin, CONTINENTS, Eating, Europe, Golf, Hotels, Photos, Restaurants, Sightseeings, Spain, TOPICS
No, it’s not the sleeve of your 80′s prom dress, nor is it left over gift-wrapping from Christmas. This ribbon-like construction is the roof to a unique hotel in Alava, Spain. Hotel Marqués De Riscal was designed by renowned architect, Frank O. Gehry, in an attempt to redefine the traditional image of winery regions in Spain. The hotel/winery/tasting house boasts 43 modern suites, all with wireless internet, LCD TV’s, marble bathrooms, a fine restaurant, a tourist centre and is well renown in the area for its remarkably unique architecture which is most impressive from the rear angle of the building.
Continue reading The Surreal Hotel Marqués De Riscal
Oct06
Published by toun in ACTIVITIES, CONTINENTS, COUNTRIES, Eating, Fishing, Hiking, Honduras, Hotels, Kayaking, Rafting, Relaxing, Resorts, Scuba Diving, Sightseeings, Snorkeling, South America, Swimming, TOPICS
Roatan’s most exclusive boutique resort, Royal Playa is just what you were looking for… a Paradise where nobody can find you. The location is in historic Port Royal, where the island remains pristine. No roads, no rush, only the sound of the breeze and ocean. Surrounded by the National Reserve lands containing the tallest mountains on the island, privacy is assured. Access is by boat over the beautiful reef that runs for miles in front of our own private beach.
Continue reading A paradise where nobody can find you
Oct06
Published by vanhal in Asia, Camping, Chillin, Eating, Fishing, Hotels, Monuments, Photos, Relaxing, Restaurants, Scuba Diving, Sightseeings, Sri Lanka, Swimming
For a small island, Sri Lanka has garnered a lot of names – Serendib, Ceylon, Teardrop of India, Resplendent Isle, Island of Dharma, Pearl of the Orient – an accumulation which reveals its richness and beauty, and the intensity of affection which it has evoked in visitors.For centuries it seduced travellers, who returned home with enchanting images of a languorous tropical isle of such deep spirituality and serenity that it entered the Western imagination as a Tahiti of the East.
Continue reading The Spirit of Sri Lanka
Oct06
Published by vanhal in Africa, Chillin, Eating, Fishing, Monuments, Morocco, Photos, Relaxing, Travel gear
Kingdom of Morocco
Geography
Area: 446,550 sq. km. (172,413 sq. mi.) slightly larger than California. (The disputed territory of Western Sahara comprises another 267,028 sq. km or 102,703 sq. mi.)
Major cities: Rabat (Capital), Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes, Meknes, Tangier.
Terrain: Coastal plains, mountains, desert.
Climate: Mediterranean to more extreme in the interior and south.
Continue reading Just Morocco!
Oct06
Published by vanhal in Adventure, Croatia, Eating, Europe, Fishing, Travel gear, Travel Stories
The Republic of Croatia is a crescent-shaped country in Europe bordering the Mediterranean, Central Europe and the Balkans. Its capital is Zagreb. In recent history, it was a republic in the SFR Yugoslavia, but it achieved independence in 1991. It is a candidate for membership of the European Union.
Continue reading Find your place in beautiful Croatia
Oct05
Published by vanhal in ACTIVITIES, Arts, CONTINENTS, COUNTRIES, Eating, Europe, Fishing, Flying, Malta, Monuments, Photos, Relaxing, Scuba Diving, Surfing, Swimming, TOPICS
The Maltese Islands lie virtually at the centre of the Mediterranean, with Malta 93km south of Sicily and 288km north of Africa. The Maltese archipelago consists of three inhabited islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino as well as two uninhabited islands. These Islands are often described as one big open-air museum. Great Britain formally acquired possession of Malta in 1814.
Continue reading Malta – Traditions and Cultures before and now.
Oct05
Published by nerdeff in ACTIVITIES, Asia, Chillin, CONTINENTS, COUNTRIES, Eating, Hotels, Maldives, Resorts, Restaurants, Scuba Diving, Swimming, TOPICS
A stunning, romantic island resort offering sophisticated barefoot luxury, Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa combines 3 luxury resorts on two islands and is surrounded by a coral reef and lagoon. It is winner of the “Best Resort in the Indian Ocean” at the 2004 World Travel Awards and runner up for “Best Resort in the World” in Business Traveler Magazine, the resort is renowned for attentive service and fine cuisine along with an abundance of leisure facilities.
Located in the South Ari Atoll, the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa is a luxurious resort spread over 2 islands, 95 kms from Male airport the transfer is an approximately 30 minute scenic flight by seaplane. A resort within the resort, the Spa Retreat has its own reception and a spa with 9 treatment pavilions (5 with private steam room, sauna and jet bath).
Continue reading Hilton Maldives, a stunning island Resort and Spa
Sep29
Published by toun in ACTIVITIES, Asia, CONTINENTS, COUNTRIES, Eating, Hotels, Relaxing, Resorts, Restaurants, Sightseeings, Swimming, Thailand, TOPICS
Sai-Rougn Residence is located in Patong Beach in the southern part of the beautiful island of Phuket. The Thai style Residence overlooks the bay of Patong, located about 1 kilometre from the sea. Patong Beach is about 45 minutes from Phuket International Airport and is one of the most amazing and famous destinations in the world.
Continue reading Welcome to Sai Rougn Residence, Patong Beach, Thailand
