Category: Miscellaneous Adventures

Elephant Safari

How would it feel to sit on a teak wood chair placed on top of the world’s largest land mammal and ride along the river, rainforests and in to the city? That’s exactly what you will experience if you head to Bali, Indonesia. The experience of riding on an elephant back is truly unforgettable and it will certainly add colour and an unusual vibe to your next tropical vacation.

The Bali Elephant back safari is simply an extraordinary and exhilarating experience for the entire family. Elephant trekking has become an important part of a vacation in Bali. Kuta in southern Bali is a great place to get up close and personal with these amazing animals. Internationally acclaimed Elephant safari parks such as the Elephant safari park lodge and Elephant safari park Taro are located close to Bali, Kuta. Those who wish to make the most out of this adrenaline filled experience can choose to stay at a resort in Bali Kuta such as the conveniently located Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort. Special safari tour packages offer the services of picking you up from your Kuta resort and taking you to some of the world’s most fascinating safari parks.

An Elephant Safari in Bali Kuta is not merely riding on an elephant’s back. Travellers will also get the chance to witness elephants bathe and play. Elephant lovers can even hand feed them during special feeding sessions. Surrounded by dense forest, the Elephant Safari park in Taro is home to the largest herd of Sumatran Elephants. Visitors can enjoy an unforgettable ride through peaceful rainforests whilst viewing the exotic and natural scenery. An Elephant safari in Bali will also let you discover the village life in Indonesia and mingle with the local people. This one of a kind trekking experience will let you discover some charming local temples, busy local markets and sweeps of lush green paddy fields. Elephant Safari tours in Bali generally range from 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 40 minutes to 1 hour.

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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Maldives wildlife

The Maldives, the magical island located in the heart of the Indian Ocean consists of around 1200 little islands. Each island is unique in its own way but the pristine white sandy beaches, the gently swaying palm trees, the turquoise waters and the warm hospitality is common to all.

The beauty and excitement of the Maldives is multiplied by its fascinating wildlife. Maldives Wildlife is not restricted to its marine species, but the flora and fauna of its islands are truly remarkable. This tropical Island is home to approximately 170 different types of colourful birds. Since the islands of the Maldives are relatively small in size and the majority of the land is occupied by resorts, reptiles are hard to find. The Maldives is dotted with amazing resorts that are built in harmony with Mother Nature. For instance, the Cocoa Island by COMO is a wonderful eco-friendly accommodation option for those who want to enjoy a holiday close to nature and wildlife.

There are only a handful of land mammals in the Maldives. The endemic flying fox and a unique type of shrew exist in the Maldive Islands. The Koel, white breasted water hen and the crow are three of the most common bird types in the Maldives. The stunning fairy tern can be spotted at the Addu atoll in the southern region of the country.

The Indian Ocean surrounding the Maldive Islands is blessed with abundant marine life. Close to 18 types of different whales and dolphins are found in the surrounding waters. The Bottlenose Dolphin, Spinner Dolphin, Risso’s Dolphin, Spotted Dolphin and Striped Dolphin are some of the Dolphin types found swimming close to the islands. The Dwarf sperm whale, Blue whale, Bryde’s whale and Beaked whale are also commonly visible. The 15meter long Whale Shark is one of the key wildlife attractions of the Maldives.

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+

Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden

Nature is an important aspect to relish in while you’re spending a vacation in China. The Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden takes a significant place that would definitely make a strong impact in your little knowledge about Mother Nature. Thus, Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa is a remarkable accommodation option if you’re considering of engaging in this valuable educational experience. This setting allows you to enjoy the raw beauty of the lush greens in the comfort of a luxury hotel, Yunnan.

To begin with, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden is the largest manmade Botanical Garden and the only stretch of tropical rain forest lying in the land of china. It was founded in 1959 and it contains more than 13,000 species of tropical plants that are preserved in 35 living collections. This marvellous location is also a plant research station of the Chine Academy of Sciences, which is engaged in bio diversity conservation, resource plant development and forest eco-system ecology.

On that note, visit this world renowned tropical botanical gardens to enhance your knowledge primarily about unique botanical researches, new technical developments and plant seed resource preservation. You will be privileged to walk around nearly 20 mini gardens. The Garden of Famous Trees planted by celebrities, the National Tree and Flower Garden, the Garden of National Plants, the Garden of Palms and the Garden of Shady Plants are to name few famous mini gardens. In particular, there are nearly 5000 tropical plants growing successfully.

Naturally, walking around the gardens would be a mesmerizing tour of sightseeing. Scenes like giant trees with extremely old trunks, vines that have invaded trees, flowers in vibrant hues and long leafy grass are some beautiful sights that would compliment your eyes. It is assured that this would be an amazing opportunity to relax and feel happy in appreciation of Mother Nature. Moreover, if you’re lucky, you would also be able to witness entertaining performances from tour guides on celebration events.

Lastly, do not forget to taste some fresh fruits and herbs to complete your experience at this wonderful setting.

Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+

Diving in Baa Atoll

Those waters in Baa Atoll are quite inviting and warm. You will feel like taking a dip immediately once you sight those waters. There is so much to see in these waters, when you dive.

From Male International Airport, it is only a 35-minute seaplane flight to Baa Atoll. Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, one of the Maldives Hotels, offers a deluxe perspective to this atoll.

Baa Atoll’s fish life mainly includes midnight snapper, small-toothed emperor, coral rock cod, moon fusiliers and broad-striped fusiliers.

An administrative division in Maldives, Baa Atoll has three natural atolls: Maalhosmadulu, Fasduthere and Goifulhafehendhu. There are two marine-protected areas well noted for whale-shark encounters. Hanifaru Bay, which is on the east side of Baa Atoll, is a small vacant isle, is known for whale sharks. Take your waterproof camera and try to capture the underwater life.

For manta ray feeding too, Hanifaru Bay is considered to be the best place. You will see different kinds of behaviour patterns as you dive near the surface. As the Bay is full of food for manta, different behaviours could be seen. They would even get into fights with each other, as they idle around.

Once under the water, you are the photographer who can take spiral whip corals. Check out for Maldivian sponge snail too in this area. Its looks are quite distinctive. In Maldives, this snail is considered endemic. Its movement is ultra slow, around a centimetre a day. It will be your treasure as a photographer.

Baa Atoll has 16 identified dive sites: Bathalaa Kandu, Milaidhoo House Reef, Veyofushi Bodu Giri, Hirundhoo House Reef, Kakani Thila, Dhonisu Thila, Faimini Bodu Thila, Faimini Kuda Thila, Dharavehoo Thila, Horubadhoo Thila, Kunfunadhoo Thila, Digalihaa Thila, Nelivaru Thila, Miriandoo Thila, Madi Thila and Muthafushi Thila.

As a significant biosphere reserve in Maldives, Baa Atoll narrates a detailed account of human interaction with the environment.

Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.

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Wildlife Experience in UAE

UAE is being acclaimed as a paradise to vacation with varied opportunities available to cater diverse tastes. For the holiday makers who love wildlife, there are countless options available to enjoy the beauty of nature at Sir Bani Yas Island of Abu Dhabi. If you are planning to make your visit to this island unforgettable with wildlife drives and wildlife walks, Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort, Abu Dhabi is a perfect choice of accommodation among 5 star hotels in Abu Dhabi.

Wildlife experience on this terrain includes many desirable activities like bird watching, safari rides and marine trips to observe a wide range of uncommon and endangered flora and fauna. Especially, popular Sir Bani Yas Island houses Arabia’s largest wildlife reserve and it provides shelter to many free roaming animals and millions of plants. These rich varied species are a source of magnetism to any nature lover.

As you explore these landscapes teeming with wildlife, you would have the opportunity to observe untamed sand gazelles, giraffes, elands, Arabian oryx, fast cheetahs and many other indigenous animals. Always keep your eyes open to enjoy the wilderness of this stupefying experience. Furthermore, if you are a passionate bird lover, do not forget to take an early morning walk to have glimpse of rare sea birds and migratory birds including the celebrity falcons during different seasons.

One can add vivacity to their wild life experience with game drives and mountain biking along well known dirt tracks providing up close view of animals to capture ideal photographs of evidence. Spot the large number of terrestrial plants guided by a nature expert. Equally, explore the lush mangroves and tranquil waters blessed with loads amazing marine species. Moreover, do not forget to mark your experience memorable with a horseback ride or an awe-inspiring view of the sunset on this territory!

Finally, if you’re keen to bewitch your vacation with a splendid nature-hugging getaway, then a wildlife tour in UAE, especially Abu-Dhabi, is assuredly your destination.

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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Minneriya National Park- nature lover’s paradise

Minneriya National Park which is located between the cities of Habarana and Pollonnuruwa was declared as a National Park in 1997. The park is an ideal place to watch elephant gatherings during the dry season. Home to different habitats and arrays of flora and fauna the National Park of Manneriya is a dream come true for nature lovers and photographers. Travellers planning holidays in Sri Lanka can use the services offered by the well renowned tour provider,Walkers Tours Sri Lanka and enjoy a comfortable tour through the North central province.

The central attraction of the park is the Minneriya Tank built by King Mahasena. During June to September this is an unbelievable place to observe the elephants and the flocks of birds such as the painted storks, pelicans, open bills and many other migratory and local birds. Travellers could also spot the Sambar deer, sloth bears, and the leopards when visiting the park. A feeding ground for the Sri Lankan elephants the reservoir sustains a large herd of elephants at a given time. The landscape of the park is simply magnificent; it consists of wetlands, grasslands and tropical evergreen forests as well as small shrubs areas. Apart from these there are a large collection of reptiles in the park such as the endemic and endangered red-lipped lizard and the skinks.

Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.

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Jungle Kayaking in Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura, a city in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka, is one of Sri Lanka’s most famous tourist destinations. Anuradhapura served as the capital of Sri Lanka from the 4th Century BC until the capital was moved to Polonnaruwa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Anuradhapura has many ancient ruins which intrigued even modern archeologists and engineers. A recommendable Anuradhapura hotel to stay in is the Ulagalla Resort; which offers tranquil accommodation and a host of luxury amenities.

While visiting the ruins of Anuradhapura is the city’s primary attraction, the city is also famous for several recreational activities; such as kayaking. Anuradhapura has many lakes and rivers, most of which were constructed by the ancient kings for irrigation and plantation. Many of these lakes and rivers flow through jungles, making kayaking all the more exciting and intriguing.

Kayaking, as it is, is an extremely exciting activity. Kayaking can done either alone or with a crowd, based on the type of kayak available. Tandems; boats which two or more persons can travel in, are great if you want to go on an adventure with your loved ones of friends. When the lush and mysterious jungles of Anuradhapura are added into the equation, the whole experience becomes much of magical. These jungles, which have seen the history of the city, are beautiful and offer a sense of tranquility and calmness. Kayaking through them is sure to be an outdoor activity which will leave you with an unforgettable experience. There are many hotels and resorts in Anuradhapura which offer Kayaking equipment and other services. These hotels are located in close proximity to some of the lakes which are most suitable for kayaking, so you should be able to get going without much hassle.

The jungle kayaking experience in Anuradhapura is sure to be both exciting and unforgettable, so don’t forget to try it out when you visit Anuradhapura.

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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Lotus Hill

There are many hills along the Pearl River Delta in Guangzhou, of which the most famous is the Lotus Hill. This hill is famous scenic area in Guangzhou and known for its unique rock formations, annual festivals and the breathtaking views it offers. For a tranquil and comfortable stay in a short of long stay service apartment in Guangzhou, make a reservation at the luxury Ascott IFC Guangzhou.

The Lotus Hill is located in Panya city, just 20km away from the centre of Guangzhou, and actually consists of 48 red sandstone hills. These 48 hills are of varying height, the tallest being 108m. The hills are beautiful and are a great choice for an excursion with family and friends. Lotus Hill got its name from an old Chinese folk legend, where the Mother Buddha dropped down a lotus flower to control an unruly dragon. Legend has it that the hill arose on the spot where the lotus flower fell, and thus the people named the hill after the flower.

The Lotus Hill has many fascinating things about it. One of its most famous features is its unique rock formations. The Eagle Cliff, the Swallow Rock and the Lion Stone are some of the famous rock formations of Lotus Hill. Each of these formations offers different types of views and scenery. For example, the view from the Eagle Cliff is of networks of roads, and beyond that are lush paddy fields and the winding Pearl River. Similarly the view from Swallow Rock gives you a view of four distinct cliffs which are covered with green vines, given them the effect of them looking like a green screen. The Hill is also the site of the annual Lotus Festival and the Peach Blossom Festival.

The Lotus Hill is a great place to visit for a small adventure. The best time to visit the hill is during the festivals, but regardless of the festivals, the Lotus Hill is still an exciting attraction.

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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Night Snorkeling in Maldives

Maldives is a archipelagic state which is located in South Asia. Known for its amazing natural beauty, pristine white sandy beaches and thriving tourism industry, Maldives is a great destination for those who wish to engage in water and beach activities. One such amazing and magical activity is snorkeling at night. The Velassaru Maldives is a luxury resort which is known for its tranquil accommodation, and offers many exciting things to do in Maldives island.

The Maldives is a world renowned diving and snorkeling destination. This is due to the reason that the waters of Maldives are home to amazing underwater sights and attractions. The Maldives has many splendid coral reefs which are abundant with marine life. These colorful coral in all shapes and sizes, many exotic species of marine life, as well as astounding underwater caves make the diving and snorkeling sites of Maldives magical even during the day. But at night time the experience become even more extraordinary…

The clear tropical waters, glistening with the moonlight, make the mere sight of the waters mesmerizingly beautiful. Snorkeling at night means you must take a flash light with you, so that you can discover the nighttime waters. You will be able to see marvelous coral reefs glistening under the moonlight. You will get to see the many species of fish, and even whales, sleeping in the calm and quiet nighttime waters. There are other species that are only active in the night, so night snorkeling allows you to see these species too .One of the most amazing highlights of night snorkeling is the glimmering and shining biolumiscent plankton and micro life. Glistening under the moonlight, these creatures create an effect of floating glitter underwater, which is a sight that you have to experience.

Night snorkeling in itself is exciting and magical, but night snorkeling in the waters of the Maldives is far more magical. So go ahead and explore the nighttime waters of Maldives.

Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.

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Kaudulla National Park

The wildlife of Sri Lanka is one among the mosaic of attractions adorning this rich, culturally infested island. When it comes to wildlife, many are used to names such as Yala and Wilpattu; sanctuaries that have long been the islands most dominant national parks. Of late however, wildlife enthusiasts has been visiting a rather new name in this arena; the Kaudulla National Park.

The Kaudulla national Park is an evergreen forest that is spread across 6600 hectares of land. Located in close proximity to the ancient Polonnaruwa Kingdom, the park is etched with much history. For those interested in exploring Kaudulla it is best to choose a Sri Lanka hotel in cities like Polonnaruwa or even the culture triangle because in Sri Lanka excursions are the best way to explore all the wonders of the island. Since Sri Lanka is a small island, all the many attractions of this nation are nestled in close proximity to one another. Another advantage of Kaudulla’s location is its connection to the famous elephant corridor; this way the park is blessed with plenty of elephants and plenty of opportunity for up close interactions with these elephants. The best time to plan a trip to Kaudulla is between September and October when large herds of elephants visit the Park.

In addition to elephants, Kaudulla houses Sambar Deer’s, Chevrotains, Wild boars and even sloth bears and leopards. Although Kaudulla has a rich wild life it has a far richer collection of birds that leaves the bird lover always in awe. The national Park with its plethora of water bodies boasts a large number of water birds including the spot billed pelicans, Asian Spoonbill, Grey-headed Fish Eagle, Black-headed Ibis and Painted Stork. A total of 160 species of birds reside at Kaudulla. Indulge in a catamaran ride down the beautiful expanses of the Kaudulla Tank and enjoy the many fascinating birds that call this park their home.

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+