Oct17
Published by vanhal in ACTIVITIES, Australia, Australia, Camping, Chillin, Climbing, CONTINENTS, COUNTRIES, Fishing, Rafting, Relaxing, Scuba Diving, Sightseeings, Snorkeling, Surfing, Swimming, TOPICS, Travel gear, Travel Stories
Australia is the land of contrasts. From the tropical splendor of the Great Barrier Reef and North Queensland`s lush rainforests to the otherworldly beauty of the vast outback, there is something for everyone here. The English-speaking rambunctious Aussies are some of the warmest and funniest people on earth. Stop a while and have a tinny (a beer) or billie tea with an Aussie and you have made a friend for life. Australia offers some of the wackiest wildlife anywhere—where else will you find a `drop bear`, kanga or duck-billed platypus?
Crystal clear waters, beautiful beaches, spectacular natural wonders and great hospitality: This is the Land Down Under. Whether you`re a snorkeler, trekker, opera fanatic, thrill seeker, scuba diver or just like to take life at your own pace, you will find the perfect holiday. There`s an amazing and confusing array of choices. Talk to our experts to figure out the best itinerary for you to see the most of this great country at a mellow pace.
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Oct16
Published by vanhal in ACTIVITIES, Africa, CONTINENTS, COUNTRIES, Eating, Egypt, Monuments, Relaxing, Scuba Diving, Sightseeings, Swimming, TOPICS, Travel Stories
Explore the underwater wonders of the Red Sea from Ras Mohammed to the legendary Brothers Islands, to Dedalus Island, Zabaghad and Rocky Islands. Egypt’s ancient wonders above the sea—the pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Valley of Kings, Nile cruises and more await the Indiana Jones in all of us.
Egypt is a country of many options—from ancient antiquities to camel riding, snorkeling to jeep exploring, felucca sailing to mountain climbing—and all is available for those who want to truly experience the wonders of this ancient place. In order to provide our clients with the ultimate Egyptian experience.
Egypt, the cradle of history and modern culture, traces its beginnings to remote civilizations that developed along the banks of the Nile River. Throughout time, the lure of ancient Egypt has exerted an irresistible fascination. Archeological records of ancient civilization date back to 4000 BC. A unified Kingdom arose around 3200 BC and extended its way south into Nubia and north as far as Syria. A high culture of rulers and priests was built on an economic base of serfdom, fertile soil and annual flooding of the Nile banks.
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Oct15
Published by vanhal in ACTIVITIES, Arts, Chillin, Colombia, CONTINENTS, COUNTRIES, Eating, Fishing, Hotels, Photos, Relaxing, Restaurants, Sightseeings, South America, TOPICS, Travel gear, Travel Stories, Urban Tourism
Colombia is bordered on the northwest by Panama, on the east by Venezuela and Brazil, and on the southwest by Peru and Ecuador. Through the western half of the country, three Andean ranges run north and south. The eastern half is a low, jungle-covered plain, drained by spurs of the Amazon and Orinoco Rivers, inhabited mostly by isolated tropical-forest Indian tribes. The fertile plateau and valley of the eastern range are the most densely populated parts of the country.
Official Name: Republica de Colombia.
Capital: Bogota.
Independence day: July 20, 1810.
NATURAL FEATURES
Area: 440,831 square miles (1,141,748 square kilometres), includes the San Andres y Providencia archipelago.
Climate:Tropical. Varies according to the altitude.
Highest Peak: Pico Cristobal Colon, 19,020 feet (5,800 meters).
Major Rivers: Magdalena, Cauca, Meta, Guaviare, Caqueta, Putumayo, Atrato, Vaupes, Vichada.
Mountain Ranges: Occidental, Central, Oriental.
PEOPLE
Population: 39,309,422 (July 1999 est.); 89.2, people per square mile (34.5 people per square kilometer); 73 percent urban, 27 percent rural.
Major Cities: Bogota, Medellin, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena, Cucuta, Bucaramanga
Religions: Roman Catholicism, 95.4%.
Language: Spanish (official).
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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.
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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).
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Oct05
Published by nerdeff in ACTIVITIES, Bulgaria, CONTINENTS, COUNTRIES, Europe, Relaxing, Sightseeings, Swimming, TOPICS
You have probably heard about the beauty of the Victoria Falls in Africa, the might of Niagara Falls in North America, the soarness of Anhel Falls, but you have probably never heard of Hotnitca Sunset Waterfalls located in Bulgaria. It is one really exceptional definition of “heaven on earth” place.
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Sep29
Published by toun in ACTIVITIES, Asia, CONTINENTS, COUNTRIES, Fishing, Photos, Relaxing, Resorts, Scuba Diving, Sightseeings, Swimming, Thailand, TOPICS
Patong Beach is a beach on Phuket’s west coast. It is the main tourist resort in Phuket and contains the centre of Phuket’s nightlife and cheap shopping on the island. The beach became popular with western tourists, especially Europeans, in the late 1980s. Numerous large hotels and chain hotels are located in Patong.
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Sep27
Published by nerdeff in Asia, CONTINENTS, COUNTRIES, Maldives, Photos, TOPICS
Just amazing photo of the
Maldives islands taken from Air. It has very very cool reflection of clouds in the water.
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