Month: December 2013

Biking Adventures in Bali

Attractions in Bali are numberless. With traditional temples to amazing retreats one can never get bored while in Bali. Bali is also famous for having mesmerising natural sceneries and mountains. What better way to discover them? Well if you are up for some adventure a ride on a bike will give you a truly breathtaking experience. Take a break from the busy tourist centres and discover the beauty of Bali in a different angle.
A bike ride through the area will give you an authentic insight into the world of Bali. Travel through stunning landscapes and villages and discover the real beauty of the island. This invigorating experience will take you to mountain areas with fascinating vistas. While peddling through the place experience the sounds, smell and sights that come in your way. This journey will be simply unique and terrific.

For those who are looking for an adrenaline pumping adventure bike tours are available that will take you on a challenging four to five hour ride. When you are looking for biking experiences make sure you are dealing with experts who will guide you throughout the journey with safety.

After all cycling not only gives you fresh air it will also make you fit and strong. Biking will also allow you to interact with locals and understand the local lifestyle. So while you are holidaying in Bali do not forget to take a ride around the island and discover the beauty at your own pace.

Looking for affordable accommodation in the area? Well then the options are ample as there is a wide array of options to choose from. From luxurious hotels to private villas and resorts one will be spoilt for choice.However a good choice would be a stay at the famous Como Shambhala hotel that guarantees a breathtaking experience for its guests. The great thing about this hotel is it is a wellness retreat that will help one rejuvenate. This is one of the best health and wellness retreats in town. So while one experiences Bali at its best enjoy some of the pampering the hotel offers. So head over to this island and indulge in a one of a kind holiday.

 

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry. Google+

Night Diving in Maldives

Discover the vibrant shades of the underwater world come alive at night, when you indulge in a spot of night diving in Maldives. Any Maldives island resort will be happy to organize this mesmerizing experience for you, and a Maldives luxury resort of prominent standing and courteous hospitality is the Adaaran Prestige Vadoo. Keep your eyes peeled and your underwater camera at the ready, as the underwater world assumes a different guise when the sun dips over the horizon. You will witness an enthralling array of marine life that emerges only after dusk, in search of food and entertainment. The surrounding darkness adds a touch of intriguing mystery and spooky delight, as you do not know what may be lurking behind the next bend. If you are a professional diver, a night diving experience must form part of your trade, as you are treated to a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Without the light of the sun downing out the vibrant colours of the deep, the underwater world is revealed in all its resplendent glory, so indulge in some fascinating night diving the next time you are in the Maldives.

 

Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.

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Bird Watching in Anawilundawa

Anawilundawa found near Puttalam is one of Sri Lanka’s wetland sanctuaries that afford plenty of space for nature lovers to encounter numerous species of birds. Home to both migratory and native birds, the area can easily be reached by staying at one of the Negombo hotels nearby. Jetwing Beach which is one of the most sought after of Sri Lanka beach hotels would be a good place to consider staying at during your travels.

The rich ecosystem of Anawilundawa comprises of an assortment of canals, marshes, grasslands, home gardens, beaches, mangroves and water gardens that are simply stunning to look at. However it is the species that live amongst these conditions that are worth the visit. The premises is best suited to a host of birds species that call the area home. If one is lucky one could savour the thrills of capturing the Purple Coot walking on water on your camera while the Peasant Tailed Jacana resting near water plants would add to the experience of an outdoor adventure here in Anawilundawa. The Brahminy Kite is another species that you are bound to encounter. Patience must be your forte in wanting to see a majority of these birds who reside here for it will be a stunning display of colour all at once.

 

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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Excursions in Trincomalee

Located in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, Trincomalee has long been noted for its unique natural form and stunning beaches. For those on the lookout for Sri lanka beach resorts, Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa presents an ideal choice. Being an ideally located Sri Lanka resort, it ensures proximity to many attractions. A leisure traveller visiting the region can embark on a sightseeing excursion. Visit Fort Frederick: built by the Portuguese, it is an ideal reflection of colonial influences on the region. Your excursion should also include a visit to Dutch Bay which is a suitable site for swimming and a leisurely stroll. Also make a stop at St Mary’s Cathedral featuring a beautiful design.

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. Google+

Nature and wildlife in Singapore

When you want a break from the non-stop shopping and entertainment excursions in the city of Singapore, head over to the idyllic surrounds of the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, one of four official nature reserves in the country. Meanwhile, if you are looking for a central 3 star hotel in Singapore to host your stay, the Days Hotel Singapore is an ideal economy hotel in Singapore that provides easy access to the nature reserve via the metro line. The Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is most famous for being a transit point for migratory birds, a recognition that has gained it international renown. Spanning around 130 hectares of untouched natural beauty, it was declared an ASEAN Heritage Park back in 2003. If you take care to treat lightly, you will come across crabs and mudskippers, including stunning sights of the Malayan water monitor lizard, so keep your eyes peeled and your camera at the ready. Avid bird-watchers should bring along their binoculars and watch out for the Curlew Sandpiper, Pacific Golden Plover, Yellow Bittern, Mongolian Plover, and more. If luck is with you, you might even see the resident family of Smooth Otters, or the rare Lesser Whistling Duck and Milky Stork. When you take a walk through the reserve, you will come across strategically placed “observation hides”, which are special viewing points situated away from plants and animals, but afford stunning views across the park. So make a trip to the Sungei Buloh Reserve part of your nature and wildlife excursion in Singapore.

Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.

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Kite surfing

Although not traditionally known for its water sports offerings, the sultanate of Oman has seen a rapid boost in the tourism industry over the past few years, and it aims to please visitors from all corners of the globe, of a variety of temperaments. Ensure that you book a Muscat hotel with an excellent record of hospitality and luxury facilities for an utterly unforgettable holiday. Consider the Al Falaj Hotel which is among some of the best-ranked Oman hotels in the state. If you are an avid water sports enthusiast and you happen to find yourself in Oman, fear not, for the sultanate now offers visitors the chance to engage in that most fun of water sports activities: kitesurfing. If you are a seasoned pro, then you already know what this fun pastime entails. If you are intrigued and want to find out more, many have described it as an exciting sport that combines surfing, windsurfing, paragliding, gymnastics, and wakeboarding into one thrilling ride across the waves. A parachute is hitched to the rider’s back and the sport calls upon the power of the wind currents to propel riders across the foamy waves on a kite board or surfboard. With daily wind speeds above twenty knots and a balmy temperature of 28 degrees in a shallow lagoon spanning about eight kilometers, kite surfers are sure to experience a multitude of thrilling spills.

Ziptrek Ecotours

Embark on the most trilling adventure in your life when you soar high above the New Zealand landscape on a zip line, courtesy of Ziptrek Ecotours. Make these fun excursions part of your holiday itinerary at one of the stellar New Zealand Queenstown hotels such as the Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview. With fabulous views and gracious interiors, these apartments afford choice Queenstown hotel accommodation. One of the most sought-after thrills in the world of outdoor recreation can be found via a thrilling round of zip lining, powered by an impressive combination of treetop observation platforms, ground trails, suspension bridges, and of course, zip lines, which are steel cables that extend up to as high as 15 stories or more, and stretching up to 2,000 feet long. Zipliners are outfitted with a special, hardy harness that is attaches to the zip line cable with a pulley. At each platform point you descend the stairs until you feel the tension on the harness tethers, at which point you lift your feet and let fly down the cable on what could be the greatest adrenaline rush of your life, reaching speeds of over 50 miles per hour. It’s an experience you will never forget!

Skyline Luge Queenstown

What’s more exciting than bumper cars but safer than sky diving? Skyline luging, of course! And if you’re in New Zealand’s adventure capital of Queenstown, you must make the exciting Skyline Queenstown Luge part of your itinerary for fun and excitement. Consider staying at one of the luxury New Zealand Queenstown hotelssuch as the Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview. These stylish apartments set within breathtaking natural surroundings are an ideal example ofQueenstown hotel accommodation. Known as an absolutely thrilling ride for riders of all abilities and ages, the Skyline Queenstown Hotel should be your next destination when you are in the city. You will get to zip along the scenic track which is a considerably low-key ride over a gentle gradient, gradual bends, dips, and tunnels. For those wanting more thrills, the advanced track meanders down a gradient of steeper proportions and exciting banked corners, cuttings, dippers, and tunnels. So sit down, strap on tight, and let loose your inhibitions! Featuring the highest quality vehicles outfitted with an excellent steering and braking ensemble, you are always in control of the ride, and you will be able to change your speed or course at will. With 800 metres of pure, adrenaline-pumping fun, how can you resist the Skyline Luge in Queenstown?

Serious Fun River Surfing

The Kawarau River in Queenstown has since 1987, been the epicentre for river sledging or river surfing. A surfer from Hawaii – Jon Imhoof – who visited Queenstown, New Zealand unexpectedly had to have his stay extended. As such when he was looking for an alternative activity, he hit upon the idea of taking his board onto the water. It was then that it was discovered that the white water and rapids on the Kawarau River were ideal for an all new type of fun and adventure.

The Serious Fun River Surfing company was born on this discovery in 1989 and has since then been a pioneer in bringing this interesting and thrilling experience to many adventure seekers who travel from all corners of the globe to try their hand at this action packed activity.

Dividing the waterway into two sections, namely Chinese Dogleg and Roaring Megs, these surfing trips are undertaken twice a day from November to March and once a day during the months of April, May, September and October. Which section of the river is chosen for which trip largely depends on the weather conditions, rapids and water levels.

The Serious Fun River Surfing company provides all the necessary equipment including life jackets, fins, helmets, full steam wet suits and photos and videos of your experience and can be obtained after the trip. Refreshments too are provided after the four and a half hour trip of which almost two and a half hours will be spent on the water.

The company together with the sport has received many commendations and awards from many esteemed travel companies, travel sites and other related institutions. River surfing was in fact named the best water based thrill sport and Queenstown, the best place for it.

If you hope to visit the country and are on the lookout for Queenstown hotel accommodation, then be sure to choose one that is conveniently located.New Zealand Queenstown hotels are easy to find and if a convenient location and modern amenities are what you are looking for then Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview is an ideal choice for your next visit to this scenic part of the country.

Yala National Park

A traveller looking to be based at a Sri Lanka beach resort should look to none other than Ranna 212, one of the finest Tangalle hotels. The island’s second largest and most visited national park, Yala consists of five blocks with individual names. Located in the country’s southeast region, the park is well known for its wildlife and plays a major role in the conservation of aquatic birds and Sri Lankan elephants. Within the vicinity of Yala itself are three wildlife sanctuaries and six national parks. Playing host to a diverse array of ecosystems from marine wetlands and freshwater to moist monsoon forests, Yala has long been among the country’s main tourist attractions.

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. Google+