Bird’s Nest Stadium

Famed as one of the world’s most iconic sporting arenas ever built, the Bird’s Nest found in Beijing, China played host to the 2008 Summer Olympics. Looking for the perfect Beijing hotel experience? Then a stay at the Grand Millennium Beijing which offers a host of Beijing hotel deals will be your base from where you can explore this engineering masterpiece.

Built in 2003, the stadium was officially unveiled in 2008 to showcase sport’s most popular festival. The stadium gets its name from a grid formation that resembles the interwoven branches of a bird’s nest. Following the Olympics, the stadium was used for a friendly football match between the English Premier League’s Birmingham City and Beijing Guoan in 2010 while the stadium is scheduled to host the 2015 World Athletics Championships.

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Flight Experience

Experience the exhilaration and adventure of captaining your own plane, without so much as leaving the ground. An actual cockpit with real equipment and gadgets at your disposal for you to ride your plane and land it at your desired destination after a briefing by a real pilot is what you get, when you get yourself booked in for one of these exciting flight simulators in Singapore.

It is where a ‘wanna be pilot’ or even a simple tourist or even an enthusiastic child can partake to explore the actual or almost real experience of riding a plane with real like visuals of 180 degrees, vibrations of the seat and speed motions all combined to make you feel every slight physical attribute that you undergo during a real air borne journey. Add to that the responsibility of managing your flight, getting it to the desired destination with the given instructions and maintaining the speed etc and you have an adventure that is both adrenaline pumping but gratifying. It is also safe at the same time as you never have to leave the ground.

These much adored flight simulators are now available in many countries and have been approved by the civil aviation safety authority. Located at the Singapore flyer, the store that offers this adventure caters to a huge and diverse crowd using their Boeing 737 NG flight stimulator. With this a customer gets to experience flying a modern day jet airliner. With cutting edge technology that will give you an almost real experience, such an attraction was brought to Asia for the first time in 2008 and the company has satisfied thousands of customers since then. Even today it is a top priority among many visitors who come to Singapore and they all leave extremely content with the flying experience to various destinations.

Singapore serviced apartments are an excellent option to reside in if a traveller visits the country for a somewhat prolonged stay. Even for a short visit there are reputed venues like Ascott Raffles Place Singapore that are centrally located with complete services and conveniences especially for business travellers in mind but also for the pleasure hunters who want to reside with world class services. Such a Singapore Serviced Apartment will let you enjoy your own private residential space the way you wish while ensuring that all your basic needs as well as essential modern conveniences are met as to keep you feeling at home throughout your stay.

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Trekking Sri Pada (Adam’s peak)

Explore the spectacular island of Sri Lanka from up above, in an air taxi Sri Lanka has to offer. Cinnamon Air is a renowned Sri lanka air taxi service provider, making your holidays more exciting. Soaring amidst the enchanting landscape of southern Hill Country, Adam’s peak, locally known as Sri Pada, has long been sparking the imagination of many. Rooted in history and shrouded in myths, this majestic mountain is scared site for devotees of various religious faiths. Thousands of pilgrims as well as hikers and trekkers arrive here during the well known six months season. However due to the large crowd arriving here during this period, one way of avoiding this congestion is to visit during the off-season.

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Wutong Mountain

Absorb the essence of a riveting holiday amidst the natural beauty of Wutong Mountain. Bordering Luohu and Yantian in Shenzhen, China, Wutong Mountain rises to an impressive 944 metres above sea level and is the highest peak in the area. If you’re in the area, look for serviced accommodation Shenzhen has to offer. Ascott Maillen Shenzhen with its well appointed Shenzhen serviced apartments will prove to be an ideal option of lodging.

Go on a picnic with the family or simply take a trek along any one of the hiking trails that will lead you to this iconic attraction in Shenzhen. Be greeted by lush greenery and enchanting streams that surround the mountain that serves as an important source of the Sham Chun River. When you reach the summit, you can enjoy scintillating views that pan out towards Hong Kong.

 

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Bird watching in Turks & Caicos

Renowned as one of the Caribbean’s favorite bird gazing holiday hubs, Turks and Caicos truly packs a punch when it comes to the sheer number of winged inhabitants sheltered within its tropical confines. Regarded as a location where birders can observe the stunning creatures that call this wondrous island home in their natural habitat, there is no finer venue for bird watching in all of the British West Indies than the verdant landscapes of this picturesque island.

Salt Cay is the self-proclaimed bird watching heartland of the Turks and Caicos Islands, and is deemed so due to its meager human population and vast reserves full of salt flats and forests of mangroves. These environmental factors make Salt Cay ideal for bird watching activities and nature excursions as the peace and quiet required for the popular pastime are a given in this idyllic corner of the islands. Visitors can spot migrating birds on their way towards the Bahamas as well as native bird life in the salt flats of the Cay. Highlights include the Yellow Throated Warbler, Mangrove Cuckoos, Bahama Mockingbirds, Bahama Woodstars, Blue Grey Gnatcatchers, and the Belted Kingfisher. Mourning Doves, Great Blue Herons, Smooth Billed Anis and Pink Flamingos are also crowd favorites at the venue in addition to White Cheeked Pintails, American Coots, Black Necked Stilts, Western Sandpipers and American Oystercatchers.

Other bird watching locales in Turks and Caicos include the Northwest Point National Park in Providenciales. Blessed with picture-perfect shores and coastline pelicans, varied seaside bird varieties are also commonly found here while other highlight birds occupying the marshes and mangroves surrounding the park’s two saline ponds include Greater Yellowlegs, Ospreys, Sanderlings, Bank Swallows, Tricolored Herons and Reddish Egrets. Roseate spoonbills, West Indian Whistling Ducks and Yellow Crowned Night Herons are also among the species that call this sanctuary home.

West Harbour Bluff’s covered beaches and hilly terrains on the other hand serve as a lush home to White Tailed Tropic Birds, King Fishers, Brown Pelicans, gulls and Yellow Crowned Night Herons while the Frenchman’s Creek and Pigeon Pond Nature Reserve’s mud flats boast Bananaquits, Great Egrets, Antillean Nighthawks, Green Herons and Thick-billed Vireo as well as American Kestrels, Ruddy Turnstones and terns. The 3-mile-long coastline of Frenchman’s Creek National Park is another treasure trove for birders as the area is infested with Willets, Antillean Nighthawks, Reddish Egrets and Yellow Crowned Night Herons.

Travellers in search of the best health and wellness Retreats in Shambhala should look into the COMO Shambhala as an option for all their accommodation needs. Regarded as a premier wellness retreat for holidaymakers and corporate visitors, this stylish rest pulls out all the stops when it comes to a relaxing vacation.

Hiking in Inwangsan Mountain

Translating to “Benevolent King Mountain”, Inwangsan Mountain enjoys a reputation as one of the most spiritual locations in Seoul, as well as a hikers’ haven guaranteed to put a spring in your step as you sprint up and down this heady hill. It is the perfect site to host a day trip from your stylish service apartment Seoul has to offer its business and leisure visitors, especially if you invest in one of the finest Seoul serviced apartments featured at the centrally located Somerset Palace Seoul. Be prepared for an outdoor excursion of kingly proportions with a hike up Inwangsan Mountain, home of the Benevolent Stone King and his noble companion, the tiger; both of whom are visible as rocky manifestations rising from the lush verdure of the mountain. The best place to start your trek is from the Sajik Tunnel or even Sajik Park, which affords a straight run to the peak of the mountain, affording some of the most stunning views of the Seoul skyline. Follow the castle path, which will take you past some spectacular stretches of scenic beauty, so make sure your camera is locked, loaded and ready to capture those memories that’ll last a lifetime and be the envy of all your facebook friends. The sacred ambiance of the site makes it a popular option for those of spiritual inclinations to meditate a while on the myriad sacred rocks peppering the mountainside. The hike to the tippy-top will take a little over an hour, and hikers are advised to bring along plenty of water to keep you hydrated – especially if you start later in the day. In addition, depending on the weather, make sure you pack a few options of warm clothing just in case it gets a little nippy towards the evening.

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Maduganga River Safari

Ever gone on a river safari while in Sri Lanka? If you haven’t then you need to plan your holiday in the emerald isle around an enjoyable river safari along the Madu Ganga which is situated in the area of Balapitiya which is on the south coast of the country. If you yearn for the best Sri Lanka beach hotel experience, escape to Mermaid Hotel & Club which is a Kalutara hotel that will offer ample accommodation options for discerning travellers.


When you head out across the river, be sure to visit its lush green mangrove forests and islands that hold an abundance flora and fauna. Visit Raja’s Island that proudly showcases a Buddhist temple before calling at Cinnamon Island to watch the local folk exhibit their skills in the production of cinnamon oil. Madu Ganga also houses a wealth of prawn and fish farms that would entice any holidaymaker.

 

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Maldives Shopping Tour

Maldives is a perfect destination for numerous types of holidaymakers. Whether you are a fun-loving, adventurous traveller or a laid-back vacationer, Maldives has many options available for you. If you are looking for comfortable Maldives resorts to spend your holiday, there are many options available such as Kurumba Maldives, the iconic resort among many other luxury hotels Maldives has in store. If you are a shopping fanatic, Male is the best place to start off your shopping tour. Known to be the main shopping hub, it offers numerous items to take back home for your loved ones. Ranging from cosmetic jewellery, clothes, handicraft items to electronic equipments, these shops have a wide range of items to please every need of a shopper. Canned fish is one of the popular products that everyone would look for. Majeedhee Magu, Chaandanee Magu and the local market are some of the top places you must explore when shopping in Maldives.

 

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Escape Theme Park

Travellers based at Singapore serviced apartments enjoy easy access to numerous attractions in the region. Ascott Raffles Place Singapore features some of the finest serviced apartments Singapore has to offer. Situated in inside NTUC Downtown East in Singapore, Escape Theme Park is a popular outdoor destination. The park is home to a vibrant mix of family attractions and thrill rides such as go kart tracks and a pirate ship, in addition to a walk-through haunted house, fairground style rides and Asia’s highest log flume. Among the park’s family attractions are a Ferris wheel, a family coaster, bumper boats and a central pavilion featuring funfair-style games. Visitors to this family attraction can also visit the nearby park known as Wild Wild Wet.

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Bull fighting in Oman

The origin of bullfighting dates to the Matadors of ancient Spain (on foot) and later the Picadors (on horseback), and its inception in Oman is believed by many to be traceable back to Spain. It is a riveting and exciting encounter solely undertaken by men who pit three spate varieties of bull against each other to secure bragging and “prize bull” rights. The best way to soak up the bull fights and other cultural attractions during your stay here is to check into a luxury Oman hotel which is what you will discover at the Al Wadi Hotel Sohar. With elegant interiors graced by warm hospitality, this stellar choice of all the Oman hotels on the market is sure to beckon your interest. Held bi-monthly on a Friday, the bull-fights of Oman are charged with excitement and anticipation – not so much for the bovine participants as much as for the human instigators. Four different wilayats – Shinas, Sohar, Liwa, and Saham – take turns to host these events that draw huge local crowds eager to see a roster of around 30-35 bulls lock horns and grapple for victory. Spanning around 10-15 rounds, with the prize of the winning bull increasing with each win, the final price can be as high as OMR 2,500 (USD 7,000), although there is no set minimum or maximum. The shouts of the crowd, the mounting anticipation in the air, and the palpable emotion of the animals as they grapple under the encouragement of their owners make bull fighting in Oman a thrilling sport for those that enjoy this spectacle.

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