Kayaking at Sir Bani Yas- A perfect way to explore the island

by maggie March 28, 2013 March 28, 2013

Travellers in Abu Dhabi have many exciting outdoor activities to keep them bust and content during their holiday. A luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi will let you make the most of your stay in the city as it will offer you a home away from home incorporated with all modern comforts. Eastern Mangroves, Abu Dhabi is one such accommodation Abu Dhabi has in store for its visitors who are in search of convenience and comfort. One of the adventurous outdoor activities you can try out when in Abu Dhabi is Kayaking at Sir Bani Yas. This could be considered as the best way to explore the island. It is the perfect way to discover the rare birds species and enjoy the beauty of the nature. This mangrove area is one of the best places to watch an array of beautiful fish and you can watch the breathtaking sunrise when you are kayaking in Sir Bani Yas island.

Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.

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Romantic Getaway in Singapore

by pushpitha March 25, 2013 November 13, 2019

Fondly referred to as the Garden City, Singapore has vast expanses of greenery dotted across its beautifully maintained cityscape. A mix of the traditional and modern, Singapore is renowned the world over as an ideal tourist destination. Couples looking to experience a memorable romantic getaway will find this destination to be a paradise.

Something which is quickly becoming popular among couples is a romantic cruise down the Singapore River aboard a traditional boat. The cruise also provides an opportunity to witness the destination’s unique heritage whilst you sit back and relax with your lover by your side. The cruise will take you past various shop-houses, colonial government buildings, modern skyscrapers and the iconic Merlion Statue. You can opt to enjoy an intimate dinner on board or at one of the restaurants lining the river. Onboard dinner may also include entertainment to enhance your experience even further.

Singapore’s stunning Esplanade also makes for a good place to enjoy a romantic day or night out. Situated overlooking the enchanting Marina Bay, Esplanade features food outlets, a mall, restaurants, studios, a 2,000 seat theatre, a 1,500 seat concert hall and more. Couples can witness various performances here in addition to soaking up the beautiful atmosphere.

To take a relaxing stroll in the city state, one of the best places is Mount Faber Park which offers panoramic vistas of the city and the harbor. The park consists of numerous private lookout spots for couples. You will find a good variety of bars and restaurants within the Jewel Box building with a cozy and intimate ambience. Somewhat brave and adventurous couples can opt to take a cable car ride to arrive at Sentosa Island. Your cable car ride comes with the sky dining option, which includes continental and western cuisine. This also presents an ideal opportunity for a proposal!

Travellers looking to make use of Singapore hotel promotions will be pleased to find Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore. This luxury hotel Singapore makes for an excellent base from which to carry out your romantic holiday plans. Enjoy plush comforts and pampering after a long day of touring and sightseeing in the region at this well placed hotel which helps make your stay all the more memorable.

Honeymoon Travel

Honeymooning in Maldives, always a magical experience

by roland March 25, 2013 March 25, 2013

Amongst the world’s premier vacation destinations the Maldives has consolidated a special place as one of the most idyllic tropical holiday locations. If you desire balmy warm weather and an exotic pristine setting the Maldives will delight with sun, sand and surf of quality unsurpassed anywhere in the world. However these islands are even more magical for honeymooners who choose to spend this very special time of their lives amongst the powder-soft sandy beaches, sapphire waters and mesmeric ambience of the Maldives.

A honeymoon is an affirmation of love and devotion, a pact of intimacy and tenderness which is best experienced in seclusion and serenity. The lovely backdrop of the Maldives never fails to enthral couples who come to the islands for this once in a lifetime indulgence. One will never run out of ways to experience this tropical utopia as there are so many different things to indulge in within the islands.

What could be more romantic than sharing a delectable repast of your choice, a sumptuous candle-lit dinner with only the glistening starry sky and the tropical breezes keeping you company? If the honeymooners desire even more privacy they can take a sojourn to an uninhabited islet and enjoy each other’s company without the slightest of everyday hassles and stresses to disturb you. Couples will also have the option of enjoying a rejuvenating spa treatment which will help them shed the worries and strains of the modern existence.

If you enjoy swimming, you will be spoilt for choice, and you can also dive amongst the shimmering coral reefs, absorbing the dazzling beauty of the breathtaking underwater environment with your partner.

Another unforgettable experience would be a night fishing excursion, where you can engage in a light-hearted contest to see who catches the most fish. The surreal sunset boat excursion is a magical experience in itself, with the vivid hues of the setting sun providing a sensational backdrop.

Many couples find a honeymoon in the Maldives to be such a delightful experience that they return to the islands over and over again to rediscover the pleasures of this magical environment.

The well-informed traveller desiring Maldives hotels will be pleased by Adaaran Meedhupparu, a premier Maldives resort which offers excellent accommodations and attentive hospitality.

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Romantic Desert Getaways in Abu Dhabi

by pushpitha March 22, 2013 March 22, 2013

Seek refuge in one of the most sought after luxury hotels Abu Dhabi with your loved one, get enveloped within the comforts that only Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, one of the Abu Dhabi hotels world renowned for its mystic romanticism can provide. Experience the very best of the desert with your beloved in the solitude of the desert, a bumpy camel back ride can add that extra oomph into your life as a couple while you can also stroll hand in hand through the Al Ain Palace Museum while also taking some time to get awed by the sheer grandeur of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. A desert getaway in Abu Dhabi is indeed the ultimate ingredient that could spice up the love life of any couple that happens to wander across these desert regions.

Destinations

Island Vacations in Malaysia

by auburn March 22, 2013 April 4, 2017

Tourists in search of tour packages to Malaysia can choose one of the Holiday Packages to Asia offered by Paradise Vacations. Spend your family vacation at one of the charming Malaysian islands such as Pangkor , Tioman and Redang islands. Surrounded by glittering waters and bordered by stunning sun-kissed beaches, the islands beckon you to come bask in the coastal beauty. Pangkor Island in particular features stretches of golden sand beaches in addition to attractions such as a 300 year old Dutch Fort, a golf course and more. These islands are ideal for romantic escapes and for those seeking to explore unique underwater ecosystems.

Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.

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Honeymoon in the Caribbean

by pushpitha March 14, 2013 November 13, 2019

Just as matches are made in heaven, weddings today are done in a heavenly manner too. Spending your honeymoon in the Caribbean would be heavenly and romantic for the couple, adding more colour to their vacation. With endless warm beaches and crystal clear waters at your feet the Caribbean is definitely the best destination to spend time with that special someone.

With endless excursions from Diving to snorkelling and heavenly cuisine, the Caribbean is a destination waiting to be explored. Offering something for everyone, the Caribbean is home to many countries and gorgeous islands. There are plenty of hotels to choose from while you spend a few lazy days sipping Pina-colada and easing out on the sands.

A few destinations known to make sensational memories are the Anguilla, Barbados, Bahamas and the Grenada. The diversity of these areas are enjoyed by honeymooners and each destination carries its own slice of beauty and magnificence. There are also a few smaller Caribbean islands, that live up to the same kind of experience such as the Turks and Caicos and the St Kittis.

Your first journey together as husband and wife is truly the most magical memory you will carry with you throughout your life together, and where better way to choose to spend it but a place that makes you feel light at heart and relaxed. So travel on elegant Yachts , as if the rest of the world does not exist , take a swim with the turtles in Barbados and dive in to enticing waters admiring beautiful marine life , while you fall deeply in love with your spouse.

An island that promises an affordable yet magical experience is the Turks and Caicos. Parrot Cay Turks & Caicos is an exquisite Luxury Resorts in the Caribbean that offers star class services at its gorgeous premises. So what are you waiting for? Be enchanted on your journey with your better half, embrace the balmy breeze of the island, when you choose Turks & Caicos Luxury Resorts to be your honeymoon destination.

With gorgeous views of exotic islands, sand at your toes, Champaign in your glass, an excursion that will keep you on your toes, and gastronomically delights that do not fail to satisfy, be prepared to fall in love all over again.

Destinations

The sweet scents of National Rose Garden Delhi

by pushpitha March 13, 2013 March 13, 2013

A 5,000 year old city that has been rebuilt 11 times after destruction, Delhi is the capital of India. With very many places of interest to visit, Delhi can be daunting to any tourist. But if you read up in advance, pick your must visit sites, plan the route and timing, then the go ahead will be fairly simple.

There are also many places that might not seem as glamourous as the Red Fort or Indian Gate but are still worth a visit. One such place is the National Rose Garden. Located in the more picturesque area of Chanakyapuri, it has many exotic and rare varieties of roses. Created as a diplomatic haven, it has wide roads shadowed by large green canopies, landscaped garden and parks all maintained with the greatest care.

December to January is the best time to visit the park as the flowers are in full bloom, intoxicating you with their scents and painting a visual display of striking colours. But make sure that you don’t give in to your temptation and pluck flowers as it is strictly forbidden and you shall be fined. Since it is located pretty much in the heart of Delhi you can reach it by bus, metro rail or take a taxi. There are also many adjacent sites that you can visit including Shanti Vana, Ref Fort, Raj Ghat and Vijay Ghat.

Raj Ghat is where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated while Shanti Vana is where Indian’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was cremated. Vijay Ghat is the resting place of Nehru’s successor Lal Bahadur Shastri. The Red Fort is an impressive 17th century building that was once the residence of the Mughal Emperors.

Delhi offers many luxury 5 star hotels to spend a leisurely vacation and visit this many sites. As India’s capital, Delhi is also home to many international chains of luxury hotels collection. But of course, exploring this city requires time and if you are on a short visit then you might as well stay at a transit hotel like Eaton Smart, belonging to the Langham Hotels and see if you can squeeze a visit to at least a couple of places.

Destinations

Than Prawet waterfall

by pushpitha March 13, 2013 March 13, 2013

Made up of a series of simply breathtaking waterfalls, the Than Prawet waterfall is truly a beauty to behold. This cascading beauty is the ultimate hitchhiker’s dream as the journey to the location itself is bound to be quite an adventure for the thrill seekers. One must make it a point to reserve a one of the renowned Koh Phangan hotels prior to visiting this place and one of the most renowned Koh Phangan resorts located within the area is Rasananda Koh Phangan Villa Resort & Spa which is known for its abounding generosity and hospitality that it bestows upon its visitors.

Numerous independently flowing waterfalls flow on to one another to create one spectacular cascade while the surrounding luscious verdure and the beautifully formed boulders create the perfect backdrop for the fall. Emanating a truly enchanting aura, this is the ideal place to have a quiet picnic just soaking in the birdsong and the tinkling murmuring of the gracefully flowing water heard in abundance at this spot.

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Yuyuan Garden

by pushpitha March 12, 2013 November 13, 2019

Shanghai, the largest city in China is a maze of modern high rises navigated by about a million people moving fast towards the future. But the heart of the city that is nearly a thousand years old is preserved for posterity in the buildings and lifestyles in old Shanghai. Taking people back to the times of the emperors, the Yuyuan gardens offer a serene escape from the chaos of the city.

Established in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty by Pan Yunduan, it was built to give his old father a place of rest. Passed on from generation to generation, it eventually fell into the hands of other owners, who maintained the costly grounds with the help of local merchants. The wars that ravaged the city in the late 19th and early 20th century took a heavy toll on the garden and nearly all the structures have been destroyed. After recovering it from the Japanese at the end of the World War II, it was given an intensive overhaul before being declared a national monument.

Covering the garden and the city in the background, the flora of the region provides a rich green backdrop for the many traditional temples and pavilions in the garden. Rock and water play an important role in creating the tranquil environment around. A gigantic boulder of 5 tons called Exquisite Jade Rock was meant for Beijing, but was saved from the sinking boat. Water poured on top of the rock will pass through small tunnels and pour out of several openings. It was so admired that a hall was built opposite to allow the visitors to absorb its beauty. The layout of the rockery and landscaping traditions that were practiced 500 years ago follows the Suzhou style. Among the waters and rocks are the pavilions and temples rise up with their red walls and curved grey roofs. Intricate carvings give these buildings a delicate feel.

The location is easily reached by various means of transport available in the city. Whether you are there for leisure or business a Luxury Hotel Shanghai ensures the best stay. Enjoy the modern comforts and chic atmosphere of The Langham Xintiandi Shanghai. Roam around this metropolis created hundreds of years ago to come and relax at some of the most modern Shanghai 5 Star Hotel.

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Island Excursions in Maldives

by maggie March 12, 2013 November 13, 2019

Bliss is the name that is synonymous with Maldives. Where the sun kisses the shores and the waves rolls; where the palm sways and the winds blow. Heaven is brought to you when you visit the tranquil islands of the Maldives. So many of the Maldivian islands are still untouched; they are like your own private getaway, where it is just you, your partner and beautiful nature. An adventurous yet romantic way to explore the Maldives is by indulging in island excursions. Island excursions are like island hopping. Here you get stop by different islands and explore them and the many wonders they behold. It is truly an experience that you would savor long after you have left the Maldives.

Maldives consists of just over a 1000 tiny little islands, indulging in island exploration is certainly an exciting and an interesting way to spend your holiday. Each island has its unique set of treasures that will awe you in its very own way and exploring the wonders is like finding treasure from a land unheard of. Some of the islands are occupied and have a little bit of culture etched into it. Some have exotic resorts that ensure that you have all the luxurious facilities available at hand while basking in the ambience of the quiet serenity and others are simply you and nature in the most raw and authentic fashion. Maldives has an exciting and a vibrant underwater world to explore. On visiting the islands indulge in activities like snorkeling or diving to explore the treasure trove that lies beneath the ocean. A day out in the Maldivian islands is the ultimate relaxation you need whether you are on a honeymoon or a leisure summer vacation.

One of the most exotic Maldivian resorts is the Anantara Dhigu Maldives. This accommodation in Maldives gives you a taste of this nation like no other. It is serene and brings nature to your doorstep. The facilities are 5 star and the services are unmatched. Visitors who come to Anantara Dhigu never want to leave. Their impeccable reputation and all the pampering they offer, makes Anantara Dhigu the most popular Maldives Resort.

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