The Sand Dunes of Mui Ne

The vast expanse of pristine white sand, unsullied by human feet, stretch out into infinity, seemingly merging in the distance with the clear blue sky overhead. In the wee hours of the morning, the sky receives the rosy blush of the peeping sun that is mirrored well on the white sand below. These sand dunes off the coast of Vietnam are yet another magnificent creation on the face of the earth and offer a breathtaking scenery of sunrise and sunset such as never before witnessed from any other corner of the world.
Mui Ne is a coastal town located in the south-eastern part of Vietnam in the Binh Thuan province. The fame of its exquisite beach stands to compete with the famous sand dunes of Mui Ne that are a tourist magnet in itself. From shimmering gold to pure white, there is a considerable variation in the dunes themselves and smaller red dunes are also to be found still further away. The best way to reach the dunes would be by jeep although it is not impossible with a motor bike.

The best times to visit these sites, in view of scenery as well as from avoiding the heat and sun exposure would be early mornings or evenings. One needs to be well equipped with water as well as sun protection and should have adequate fuel in the tanks of your vehicle as the distance is always more than predicted.  The dunes which are reminiscent of Arabian sands are a great place for sand sliding. While the white sand dunes appear deserted, the red sand dunes usually are crowded due to its easy accessibility by public transport. There is a place among the trees at the white dunes for a snack or a drink. A trip usually includes a visit to the fairy springs as well as the red sand canyons.

Any traveller passing this region can visit Hanoi, and find shelter in a renowned serviced apartment Hanoi. An apartment like Somerset Hoa Binh Hanoi can make a huge difference to your trip to this part of the city simply through its strategic location and its array of premier services. Being one of the reputed Hanoi apartments near Daeha Business Center, it definitely adds a lot to its attraction as a residential option for tourists and business travellers. With well furbished, refined living space, these apartments ensure a grand and comfortable way of living in an unknown city with strange familiarity.

Caves in Krabi, an insightful tour of Krabi’s spiritual history and culture

 Mystical, spiritual and mesmerizingly beautiful, local folklore narrates the magnificent limestone caves of Krabi. These caves display some of the most intriguing crystalline architecture and is home to beautifully crafted images of Lord Buddha and other spiritual items of worship. Deep within are collapsed caverns known as Karsts. Inside the Karsts are natural lagoons opening up to the heavens accessible only at low tides that seep through the endless tunnels of the caves. Among many Krabi Resorts an exemplary choice of stay is the Anantara Si kao Thailand . This Krabi Resort Hotel consists of lavish hospitality to ensure a memorable stay.

Wilpattu National Park

The beautiful island of Sri Lanka is famed for its amazing collection of flora and fauna. For all nature enthusiasts craving for some fantastic eco-tourism, the Wipattu National Park is a definite must visit attraction. Famed for its exciting leopard population, this protected area offers one of the most intriguing adventures amidst all the amazing things to do in Sri Lanka.

“Willu Pattu” is literally translated to ‘Land of Lakes’ and the park is named as such due its large collection of ‘Willus’ or natural lakes which make excellent habitats for crocodiles, buffaloes and other species. It is also a haven for a number of endangered populations which includes sloth bears, Asian elephants, water buffaloes and the Sri Lankan leopard. There is also a perfect array of bird and reptile species such as the painted stork, beautiful jungle fowls, owls, eagles, gulls, common cobras, Indian python, a number of turtle species, crocodiles and many others. Wilpattu National Parks stands as one of the oldest parks in the island which was recognized as a wildlife sanctuary in 1905 and was upgraded to the National Park status in 1938.

Among other things, the Wilpattu National Park is a historic place with a cultural significance. In the ancient books of Mahavensa there are records that in the year 543 BC a prince named Vijaya came ashore at Kudrimalai Point (translated to Horse Point), married the famous Kuweni and founded the now majority Sinhalese race. Today the park stands as a popular tourist attraction as it houses a fantastic collection of flora and fauna over a total area of 131,693 hectares making it the largest park in the whole of Sri Lanka.


Sri Lanka is a perfect destination for fantastic eco-tourism and has a number or beautiful relaxing spots throughout the island. The Wilpattu National Park is located somewhere in between the historic city of Anuradhapura and the city of Puttalam and would fit right in on a fulfilling tour of Sri Lanka. Stay at Club Palm Bay Marawila to enjoy the best of both worlds. With excellent service and picturesque surroundings, this is one of the best Marawila hotels and is also one of the finest beach hotels Sri Lanka proudly boasts as its own.

Scuba Diving In Samui

Offering a unique sightseeing adventure, scuba diving In Samui provides a fascinating journey beneath the waves and into a breathtaking underwater world teeming with marine and coral life. The Gulf of Thailand which is close to Samui offers plenty of diving opportunities, while experienced divers should check out such sites as the National Marine Park, Sail Rock and Koh Tao. Those who are inexperienced will find PADI courses available that offer scuba diving training. Those looking for a Samui hotel near the beach and which offers scuba diving can stay at Anantara Bophut Koh Samui. This luxurious Samui resort also offers a wide range of other water sport activities that can be enjoyed by the entire family.