Month: February 2013

Rock Climbing in Jakarta, rare but interesting

Located conveniently in the center of the shopping and business locations in Jakarta, Millennium Hotel Sirih Jakarta is a modern and elegant Jakarta Hotel that offers a large number of Jakarta hotel deals to its clients. Among the uncountable number of activities that can be found in this city, indoor rock climbing is one that captures many tourists, especially who are into physical fitness.

This activity is not much popular among the locals compared to the foreigners. Even though there are not much of facilities for this sport, finding an indoor rock climbing facility won’t be hard for them while visiting Jakarta. The Pasar Festival in Kuningan, Jakarta is said to be offering artificial rock wall climbing club for its visitors.

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+

SKI360°

If you want to experience some adrenaline pumping thrills as you speed, twist and jump your way in and out of the water, then SKI360° in Singapore is definitely worth trying out! Travellers heading to the city and looking for well placed Singapore hotel accommodation from which to explore the metropolis can stay at Studio M Hotel Singapore. Situated within easy reach of famous Orchard Road, this Singapore hotel is an ideal starting point to your excursions. The country’s very first cable-ski park, SKI360° provides plenty of wakeboarding and waterskiing thrills as you get a chance to be pulled by a high speed boat around a lagoon. Situated at East Coast Park, this popular attraction also features a variety of obstacles such as the ‘tabletop’, ‘kickers’, the ‘cleaver’ and the ‘funbox’ which makes your ride even more challenging and exciting. Do not worry if you do not have any experience with these activities since instructors are present on site to help you learn the ropes as it were, before you take to the water.

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Riding the Waves and Surfing in Maldives!

Set amidst cool blue waters and pristine beaches, the Maldives offers the perfect playground for water sports such as surfing. Those in search of a Maldives island resort from which to set off on excursions to the country’s best surf spots can stay at Kuramathi Island. Offering elegant Maldives villas, this luxurious resort also provides plenty of water sport activities including windsurfing and kayaking. Those interested in more action packed surfing should look to visit between February and November which is generally considered the surf season, with June to August being the months when one can expect relatively bigger swells. The North Male Atoll is one of the best places for surfing and such hotspots as Chickens at Villingilimathi Huraa, Cokes in Thulusdhoo, Gurus near Male and Honky’s in Thamburudhoo provide plenty of thrills for surfers. Not to be missed is a trip to the South Male Atoll where such sites as Kate’s, Twin Peaks and Riptides are also popular among surfing enthusiasts.

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Ultimate Drive

Ardent leisure travelers looking to be based at a centrally located Singapore hotel, should consider staying at Studio M Hotel Singapore, a renowned name in Singapore hotel accommodation. Among the numerous leisure experiences Singapore has to offer, Ultimate Drive remains one of its best kept secrets. For those who have fantasized about taking an adrenaline pumping cruise along the official F1 circuit, cannot afford to miss the experience, the Ultimate Drive has to offer. Choose either a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder or Ferrari F430 F1 Spider for the ride of your life. There are three route options for you; the Ultimate Tour, the Street to Freeway Tour and the Street Circuit Tour

Visit Window of the World

With the hectic life style that people lead today they always look for a way to escape from reality and the burdens they carry, even though they last only for a few hours. As a result the numbers of tourists that are being attracted to theme parks have increased throughout the world. Theme parks have become a major trend in the tourism industry of many countries. China, even with all the diverse attractions available in the country, has created theme parks which attracts a number of foreign and local tourists.

The Window of the World is one of the major theme parks in China. Located in Shenzhen City, this place is covered with miniature replicas of some of the most famous sites of the entire world. With a space covering around forty eight hectares, this park includes the wonders of the world, archaeological sites, popular scenic sites where all the five continents are well represented. Apart from these there are rides and night time entertainment events organized to make the visit more enjoyable.

You can take a stroll through USA from the east to west coast, enjoying all the major landmarks in the country such as the statue of liberty, the totem poles of western America and also you can make it more enjoyable by riding a raft down the Grand Canyon.

The theme park starts with the breathtaking Eiffel Tower, the signature of Paris, and then moving on to other wonders that are located in Europe. The Buckingham Palace, the Colosseum in Rome, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Matterhorn Mountain, the mysterious Stonehenge and the colourful tulip gardens and the windmills of Holland are some of the grand landmarks and sites that represent Europe.

Asia is mostly represented by the historical sites which feature the Taj Mahal, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and also famous icons like the Singaporean Merlion and also the beautiful Mount Fuji.

The Sydney Opera house and the Sydney harbour are some of the icons representing the continent of Australia.

The grand pyramids and Sphinx are replicated creating the atmosphere of the African continent. The safari parks and the Lighthouse of Alexandria are more attractions that are created related to the African continent.

Apart from all the land marks, the Indian Cultural Week, Christmas, the Cherry Festival, International Beer Festival, Pop Music Festival, Chinese Spring Festival are some of the global events that are celebrated within the park.

A tour through Window of the World will definitely be a life time experience for any visitor. During your visit accommodation won’t be any issue since there is a wide range of Shenzhen Serviced Apartments where Ascott Maillen Shenzhen is a Shenzhen Long Stay Apartment with luxury accommodation has been created to fit family needs. With easy access to most of the shopping, dining and site seeing areas, this apartment complex can be considered the most convenient accommodation available.

Boating in Bentota

Known as the prime beach resort in the southern coastal belt of Sri Lanka, Bentota is a world renowned destination for all things beach. For activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, boating, sailing, wind surfing, water-skiing, deep-sea fishing or even for a simple dip in the sea, this golden stretch of land provides ample pleasure for the discerning visitor. It is therefore important to look for Sri Lanka tour packages that would not make the visitors miss out any of these unique opportunities to grab a little piece of heaven. However, one does not have to look any further, for Shanti Travel Sri Lanka provides the best holiday packages Sri Lanka that covers all the sublime pleasures that this little island heaven has to offer its guests.

Boating in Bentota is sure to be a surreal exercise. Cruise along the turquoise blue waters glistening in the tropical sun while gazing at a shore lined with swaying coconut trees getting smaller and smaller as the boat draws away from the shore. evenings or the dawn are the ideal times for such boating trips as one can easily witness the glorious sunset or go to see catching a much coveted glance of the rising sun greeting the world with its very first rays. The midday tropical sun can be a bit harsh on the skin so it is wise to be loaded on sunscreen if intending to go boating during noon.

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Whale Watching in Galle

Located along Sri Lanka’s famed South coast, the city of Galle is also becoming a popular destination from which to embark on whale watching tours. Those planning family tours to Sri Lanka and looking to stay in and explore Galle can make use of the variety of Sri Lanka tour packages offered by Sri Lankan Dreams. Whale Watching in Galle which is carried out by a number of tour operators including the Sri Lankan Navy, lets you enjoy adventure on the high seas as you go in search of one of the world’s most majestic creatures. Depending on the time of year and luck to some degree, you may get a chance to see such species as Blue, Bryde’s, Sperm or False Killer whales. It is also common to see bottle nose and spinner dolphins while on your journeys.

Ride the waves at the Wave House Sentosa

The Wave House Sentosa is the ideal spot for all surf fanatics out there. From body-boarding, stand-up rides to flowriding, anything that is done on a natural beach is possible here, only with more convenience and added vigour. A Singapore city hotel is ideal to stay in during the visit to the Wave House and a 4 star hotel Singapore that is preferred by many for its comfortable surroundings and amiable service is M Hotel Singapore which is located in close proximity to the Sentosa amusement park.

This is indeed the first of its kind in Asia where the visitors could experience the thrills of the waves in this artificially created 70,000-square-foot beachfront venue. Equipped with Double FlowRider® and the ultimate 10-foot FlowBarrel®, the experience is designed to truly blow the minds away of all those who have tried this unique and exhilarating adventure.

Hot Air ballooning, view the world from above in peace

Heritance Kandalama is a Sri Lanka Hotel with a combination luxuriousness and the eco friendliness woven together also protecting the rich Sri Lankan culture. Because of this uniqueness this hotel is rated as one of the best Sri Lanka Hotels. While relaxing in this exquisite hotel in Dambulla, visitors would get the rare opportunity sail over this beautiful land in a hot air balloon.

This can be one of the best ways to explore the beauty in the country which would avoid all the hassle that comes with the road traffic. An early morning ride would give you the opportunity to view the waking countryside. While the sun is rising and the sky is filling with warm sunlight the experience that the visitors would get can be described as magical. The forests, lakes and temples below are surely a sight to see. The peacefulness that can be felt up there would be hard to find anywhere else in the tour.

Adventure Hiking in Sigiriya

Everyone visiting Sri Lanka would have heard of the legendary Sigiriya. It is the name that promotes this nation for it holds evidence of some of the greatest minds that belonged to the forefathers of this nation. Sigiriya is the city of the Lions Rock. It is a fortress for the kings of that era; a fortress with the most breathtaking views of the sunrise and sunset; a fortress that portrays spectacular engineering, far advanced for the people of the time. Sigiriya is one location where you can bask in everything beautiful about Sri Lanka; the breathtaking scenery and the deep rooted history.

In addition to the lion’s rock, Sigiriya is haven for the adventure lover. Of late it has become a popular destination for those interested in trekking and hiking. Sigiriya is very raw and authentic. It has a collection of amazing flora and fauna untouched by urban development. Most of the Sigiriya hiking tours takes roughly 2 days. Some packages even afford a place to stay and part of the hiking is all about getting to that location. A popular tour team has put together a tree house at Thalkote Wewa. The Sigiriya hike starts adjoining the mighty rock and leads to the tree house. The trek takes roughly 3 hours and is a pathway adorned with bliss all the way. Get kissed by the sun and pampered by natures finest all the way to your destination. Along the way you will meet jungle patches, Chaina cultivations, paddy fields and finally the exotic Thalkota Wewa, all excellent places to enjoy nature. The tour goes on to the tree house where you can taste a typical Lankan lunch and enjoy village performances etc. By evening you can take a dip into the lake or enjoy a leisure walk at the vicinity. Conclude your package with a BBQ dinner, stay overnight at the tree house along with nature and depart after breakfast. All in all you would have enjoyed an excellent day out with nature.

For many staying at a hotel in Sigiriya is also an excellent option. There are many excellent hotels Sigiriya proudly boasts of. The view and the location makes the hotel Sigiriya has the finest in the country.