Fishing travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises spa and resorts

Phu Quoc is a splendid island with crystal clear aquamarine water, idyllic beaches, quaint fishing villages and a serene island-style atmosphere. It is the largest island of Vietnam (about 600 sq. km) and its beauty is often compared to Phuket. It is called the Island of 99 Mountains because there are really 99 mountains covered in green forests with majestic waterfalls.

 Also Phu Quoc Island is home to nature reserve with a total are of 37,000 ha. The diverse flora and fauna is unique – there are nearly 929 tree species of which 19 newly-found species are first recorded in Vietnam.

 

The island has something for everyone – ringed by over a dozen bays and beaches, with an archipelago of islets off its south coast, there is enough to do for a longer stay than you may be planning. Adventure comes in many forms here – from motor-biking the empty dirt roads circling the island to sea kayaking its quiet inlets, scuba diving the coral reefs or simply having a bang-up seafood meal followed by a cocktail on the beach.

 

The good weather and clear waters start mid November and last until early June. Then the rainy season usually starts and diving conditions are not so good. For more  info click here

Sun Valley Ski Resort provides great skiing for all skill levels. The resort is now a total Alps experience for the whole family, with winter sleigh rides and summer ice shows. The resort s offers one of the most classy ski vacations available. Ski season typically runs from November/December to March/April. Main route in is ID 75 off US 20 to the south.

There are over 100 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails and skating lanes in the area.

Given Bald Mountain’s 64 runs, 13 lifts and 3,400-ft. The mountain, developed as part of the original resort, is ideal for beginners.

Sun Valley really is the divine destination for fly-fishing. The area includes the world famous Silver Creek, Wood River and the Big Lost River just to name a few. Sun Valley provides complete amenities for a luxurious get-away’ summer and winter.

Tonga is a kingdom. The islands lie south of Samoa and are about one-third of the way from New Zealand.  It is the only South Pacific group of islands (170) that has always ruled itself. Several of the islands are volcanic, with active craters, but most are coral atolls. The entire island is population- just over 100,000.

It became a British protectorate in 1900 and gained independence as a constitutional monarchy in 1970. There is exceptional sailing and snorkeling, and many tiny islands with gorgeous beaches. There’s laid-back resort life around Tonga’s marvelous whale-watching. A relaxing holiday, a fishing trip, an exhilarating dive. There are private resorts, guesthouses, making it a much less populated and more relaxing place to visit.   

South Georgia, the applied fisheries research station at King Edward Point. It is 170km long and varies in width from 2km to 40km. King Edward Point lies at the entrance to King Edward Cove. The purpose built facilities include the accommodation building, Everson House and the James Cook Laboratory.

Surrounded by cold waters originating in Antarctica, South Georgia has a harsher climate. More than half of the island is covered by permanent ice. The Territory is of great importance for sub-Antarctic flora and fauna. Winter population of around 14 swells to twice that in summer. From October to March elephant seals, penguins and fur seals are on the beach.

Access is by boat or ship based helicopter. There are no medical facilities for visitors. All travel has inherent risks.

Some of the world’s most beautiful underwater environments are located in Sulawesi, Indonesia. There’s the Bunaken Marine Reserve with white sandy beaches, a dense population of fish, coral and deep underwater gullies and valleys; Lembeh Straits and its WWI shipwrecks and unusual black sand bottoms; the Togean Islands which host all major reef formations (fringing, barrier, patch and atoll); Wakatobi in Tukang Besi Archipelago and its fascinating fossil reef formations and a myriad of marine species, such as sperm and pilot whales, spinner, bottle-nose dolphins and dugongs; the sea garden of Takabonerate National Park, southwest of Selayar Island, which is the third largest coral atoll in the world, as the Banggai Archipelago, the Makassar Straits, Kapoposang, Bira and Selayar islands… the list of amazing location is endless.

The Lariang River, which runs for half its length of the Lore Lindu National Park, is a world-class venue for white-water rafting. Lore Lindu in Central Sulawesi is largest habitat for Sulawesi’s endemic mammals, such as the anoa, babirusa, deer, tarsius spectrum, cuscus, civets, squirrels, rats, and over 55 types of bats and more than 230 species of birds, including the maleo and red knobbed hornbill. See the ancient culture and ceremonies of Tana Toraja. Apart from the wonderful scenery of lush valleys and rice fields sheltered by rocky cliffs, Torajan villages are architectural masterpiece, consisting of the beautifully decorated Tongkonan houses. Coffins containing bones and skulls are kept in the cliffs and cave graves. These unique burial sites are a typical Torajan ritual. At Lemo, carved-out cliff balconies hold tau-taus, wooden effigies of the dead. A pre-historic cave at Miasa Te’ne (Leang Lompoa Cave) has finger painting depicting men and pigs. The cave was once inhabited by the Toalaean indigenous people some 5,000 years ago. In Bada Valley of Central Sulawesi, see mysterious megalithic statues. While the south which is home to the seafaring Buginese, see traditional boat-building techniques at Bantaeng and Bulukumba.150 species of rare butterflies are found at Bantimurung. Known as Turtle Island, Pasoso Island has a high population of green turtle. Between the months of September and October, the turtles lay their eggs in the island’s sandy beaches.

Iceland is a very special land which offers very interesting nature for every traveler. Hotel Ranga is located in South Iceland just on the banks of premiere salmon river called the East Ranga. The river length is 96 km, east of Reykjavik near the main road.

The hotel offers very luxury atmosphere, excellent location for viewing the spectacular Northern Lights. As well as outstanding views over the river and the active volcano Hekla to the North. The hotel has 38 rooms, constructed almost entirely of heavy wooden beams.

The other facilities are a lobby complete with a welcoming 10-foot tall polar bear, a gourrmet restaurant, 3 outdoor hot tubs, a bar and lounge, a meeting room and on-site massage services.

For outdoor activities lovers there’re a world class-salmon, trout and char fishing in clear waters; play golf at one of Iceland’s best 18 – hole golf-courses; ride the Icelandic horse, valleys and beaches; snowmobile; ice climb or ride dog sleights; hike and practice white water rafting. This is amazing are to free your spirit.