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Explore the Sunshine Coast Hinterland

While the Sunshine Coast in Queensland is famed for beaches and surfing, the Hinterland area offers exciting discoveries away from the coast and amidst stunning mountain backdrops.

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The Glass House Mountains
Made up of volcanic plugs that date back millions of years ago, the Glass House Mountains are part of a national park with much to explore. Ideal for excursions from an Alexandra Headlands hotel, this area has an amazing lookout point at the Beerburrum State Forest and offers abseiling, hiking, rock climbing, and more.

Beerwah
A town full of old-world charm, Beerwah can be found in the Glass House Mountains area, around a 30-minute drive from properties like Oaks Sunshine Coast Seaforth Resort. Experienced climbers can look to make the ascent up Mount Beerwah, while families will love the Australia Zoo; home of famed Steve Irwin, the zoo offers unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Maleny
Another town in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Maleny is set amidst the inspiring beauty of the Blackall Range. You can explore rainforest trails at the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve or enjoy some birdwatching too. The town also has arts and craft galleries as well as restaurants and cafes for some foodie discoveries.

Kenilworth
The town of Kenilworth has an atmosphere that harks back to the 1920s and is well worth visiting including its historical museum and a couple of art galleries. Located in the upper Mary Valley Country, it also offers activities like fishing, horse riding, and hiking at the picturesqueKenilworth State Forest.

Special Experiences in Glenelg

One of the most popular attractions in Adelaide, the coastal suburb of Glenelg is an ideal place for unwinding at the beach. But there is much more to do here for a truly memorable getaway.

Enjoy Dolphin Encounters
One of the best experiences to look forward to is to get up close to dolphins in Glenelg Holiday accommodation can be found by the shore which offers easy access to such dolphin watching tours in Hold fast Bay; some of them even give you the chance to swim with these playful marine mammals!

Explore Charming Jetty Road

For some exploration, you can head to Jetty Road, only around five minutes by foot from Oaks Glenelg Liberty Suites. This lively precinct has many shops and boutiques offering retail therapy as well as art galleries, cafes and restaurants. As day turns to dusk, you can enjoy entertainment and live music here as well.

Spend Time at The Beachouse
In Glenelg, family attractions don’t get any better than The Beachouse, an entertainment complex packed with fun activities,heated waterslides, rides, games and more. Highlights include the Speed Slide, Formula 1 dodgem cars,mini-golf, a huge play castle, bumper boats and a good old fashioned carousel which has over 100 years of history!

Visit the Bay Discovery Centre
For an enriching visit, head to the Bay Discovery Centre which is a social history museum where you can learn about the area’s and South Australia’s rich heritage. Home to diverse photographs, paintings, objects and textiles, the centre offers insights into the indigenous Kaurna People of Adelaide.

The Whistler Essential Guide to Ski

If you are someone who enjoyed the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, then you will just love to have a ski vacation in Whistler for so many reasons. This guide will help you realize your dream.

Where to spend your ski vacation?

Choosing any of the Whistler ski resort establishments is what you need to do to have a great vacation. Many resort options the likes of Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre are available for your consideration.

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The ski area

The ski area linked by two mountains Whistler and Blackcomb covers a huge area of 8171 acres. This area has a lift-served vertical drop of 1,610 m and that serves 37 lifts.

Plan your day

Start your day from the Whistler Mountain because it’s generally sunnier in the morning there. Enjoy the Blackcomb peak in the afternoon and this is what that most of the visitors do.

Getting to know the ski area

If you are a beginner, note that the Whistler Mountain is very beginner-friendly. There is a learning area in which you can undertake confidence-boosting green runs and some lifts as well.

Adventurous guide to Oman

While most travel aficionados might not think of Oman as a great vacation destination, it is in fact full attraction see and experiences to be had. In particular, if you’re a thrill-seeker, the region has a number of great options for you to choose from.

Desert Camping

A massive portion of Oman’s land actually belongs to the Great Oman Desert. This wilderness of heat and sand covers an area of over 64,000 square kilometres, and it’s the perfect destination for an overnight camping trip. Spread across this vast sea of sand are several camping sots for you to choose from, so pick one and get this adventure started.

Dolphin Watching

If you prefer some fun out on the open waves catching sight of some fascinating marine mammals, consider a dolphin watching tour off the coast of Oman. Certain Oman hotels – say, for example, the Al Falaj Hotel – will most likely recommend this activity on their itinerary, so don’t miss out!

Taking a Hike

If you prefer a bit of quiet seclusion and some alone time with nature, a hike up the Jabal Akhdar Mountains will offer the best mix of excitement and tranquillity. If you’re into rock climbing, some of the cliffs face present out here will surely get your blood pumping.

Sinkhole Diving

Many stories try to explain the origins of the mysterious pool that lies right next to the main highway near Wadi Shab– some even state it was caused by an ancient meteorite. Whatever the case may be, put on a pair of shorts and dive right in to escape the searing midday heat!

Doha as a Tourist Destination

Doha – the capital city of Qatar is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf. This rising city attracts many tourists across the globe paying tribute to its spectacular architecture and one of a kind cultural heritage. Here are a few of the must-visit attractions if you are visiting Doha as a tourist.

The Museum of Islamic Art
Located closeby to many hotels in Doha Qatar, such as the popular Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels By Tivoli, the Museum of Islamic Art is an architectural gem of this city. Here you will find a collection of Islamic paintings that were collected from three continents over 1400 years!

The Doha Corniche
No one can visit Doha as a tourist and leave without visiting the ever-famous Doha Corniche! The Doha Corniche is a waterfront promenade that reshaped the country’s coastline in the 1970s and 1980s. It is an ideal place to visit for a leisurely stroll with the family.

Explore Souq Waqif
Considered a one-stop-shop for all things shopping and dining – the Souq Waqif is also one of Doha’s top attractions to visit as a tourist. Explore the alleys filled with many Arabian delights such as spices, perfumes, and even embroidered items for you to take back home as souvenirs!

The Pearl
Known as the first land in Qatar to be available for freehold ownership for foreign nationals, the Pearl is an offshore artificial island in Doha’s West Bay lagoon area. There are many high-end retail shops in this area that you could engage in some luxury shopping!

A Family Getaway to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is indeed a great country for you to have your family vacation with your kids. They’ll have many things to explore and they’ll also love being with the locals who are extremely friendly.

Enjoy the beaches
Being an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is a paradise for those who love beach escapes. Kids can try out surfing, swimming, and various other water sports safely and peacefully.

The modern charm
If you stay at a city hotel in Colombo the likes of Mandarina Colombo Hotel, the modern charms in the metropolitan city of Colombo are all yours to enjoy. Starting from the Galle Face Green, Colombo has many interesting places such as Gangaramaya Temple and Colombo Fort at which kids can have some new experiences.

Explore the unique culture
Sri Lanka is a country with a highly diversified culture. If you visit the ancient city of Kandy, you can explore a unique culture here, anda completely different culture compared to that in Galle.

Visit the ancient sites
It’s a known fact that Sri Lanka is a country with a history that dates back to more than 2500 years. Cities like Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa are some ancient sites that you should not forget to visit when you are in this amazing destination.

Why You Should Visit Kandy

Once the royal seat of the last kingdom of Sri Lanka, Kandy is a city perched on a plateau at the top of Sri Lanka’s central highlands. There are many reasons as to why you should be visiting Kandy. Here are our top 4.

It’s Perfect for Nature Lovers
The small city is surrounded by emerald mountains and plenty of forest land, estates and the famed Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens. Everywhere you look, even out of the balcony of the best hotel in Kandy there is plenty of nature to adore.

It’s Home to Cultural Treasures
Kandy is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an important Buddhist landmark site as the resting place of the tooth relic of Buddha which is housed in the Temple of the Tooth at the royal palace in the city centre. It’s a quick drive from mountainside hotels like Hotel Topaz.

It’s a Classic Movie Location
Kandy was famously the location for movies such as Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Cheng Gong, The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli and Baloo and Thai Flower among others.

It’s Where You Can Find a Good Cuppa
You can also find plenty of tea estates with cafés that will serve you the most delicious cup of steaming hot Ceylon Black tea.

Adventure-filled Fishing in Mackay

When it comes to fishing in Australia’s east coast, Mackay is the perfect destination. Be it at rivers, by the shore, in the ocean or at inland dams, there are many spots to choose from.

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Why Fish at Mackay?
The diversity of fishing in Mackay is a big drawing can be enjoyed with or without a boat. You can easily find a hotel in Mackay near the marina, Pioneer River, or beaches where you can catch all manner of species including the iconic barramundi as well as barracuda, whiting, blue salmon, bream and more.

The Pioneer River
The Pioneer River which runs through the city is ideal for fishing; with properties such as Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel near the banks, you could be casting your line in no time! Apart from barramundi, you may catch mangrove jack, queenfish and salmon in the city or at Mirani and Marian along the river.

The Marina and Beaches
The Mackay Marina / Harbour is another top place for fishing as are some of the Northern Beaches. At the marina, you may be rewarded with catches of golden trevally, tuna and mackerel; do keep in mind that fishing is generally better when the tide is coming in or going out.

Out to Sea and at Dams
You could head out on a fishing charter in the ocean at places like Cape Hillsborough where you may catch barramundi, trevally, or tuna. You can also go fishing at some of the dams in Mackay like the Kinchant Dam known for huge barramundi as well as saratoga and sooty grunter.

Top Reasons to Visit Sri Lanka

While the island of Sri Lanka may be relatively small, within this land one will find a diverse range of attractions and things to do. Here are some of the reasons why you should visit.

Exciting Adventures
Thrill-seekers have much to enjoy when it comes to an adventure tour; Sri Lanka is an ideal place for trekking in the Knuckles Mountain Range, white water rafting along the Kelani River in Kitulgala and hiking to the summit of Adam’s Peak which has around 5,500steps!

Gorgeous Beaches

Praveenshashika, Secret beach – Mirissa Sri Lanka, CC BY-SA 4.0

There are some truly sublime beaches around the island which can easily be explored with tour specialists like Walkers Tours. South coast highlights include the Unawatuna, Hikkaduwa and Bentota beaches, while on the east coast you get Pasikuda and Arugam Bay, the latter being a surfing hotspot too.

Rich Heritage
The island has a rich heritage which can be experienced at many historical attractions in Sri Lanka including the iconic Sigiriya rock fortress and the archaeological sites in Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura. Other cultural sites include the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy and the colonial Dutch Fort in Galle.

Diverse Wildlife
There are many national parks in the country which provide encounters with a range of animal and bird species. Wildlife safaris in Sri Lanka give you a chance to spot leopards inYala andWilpattu, elephants in Minneriya and Udawalawe, birdlife in the Sinharaja Forest Reserve and even blue whales in Mirissa!

Water sports in East coast

Coastal cities such as Trincomalee and Pasikudah come under the umbrella of the East Coast in Sri Lanka and is indeed a coastal paradise.

The East Coast of Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankan East Coast is best to be explored from April to September, considering the waves and the winds. Spend your vacation at one of the best hotels in Pasikudah such as Uga Bay and get exposed to a wide array of Sri Lanka water sports.

Surfing
Surfing is a must-do activity when you are on the South Coast. There are coaching centres to teach you how to surf right from the basics here, and there are also the equipment hirers.

Diving and snorkelling
The seas are calm and have the best visibilities from May to September. Diving on the East Coast will expose you to a colourful underwater world, and you’ll love it.

Fishing
Fishing has always been a part of Sri Lankan life. You can also join the local fishermen on one fine afternoon and go fishing with them to have a wonderful experience. If you wish, you can forget the trout and join the big game fish too.