If its theme park thrills and family entrainment you are after, then a visit to Tokyo will not disappoint! There are many theme parks in and around this lively metropolis and if you are in search of a short term apartment Tokyo has to offer that can be used as a base for your travels, then Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo is an option worth considering. This well equipped Tokyo serviced apartment can be found right near the Shinjuku East area and is walking distance from subway stations that can be used as you tour the local theme parks. It goes without saying that the city’s most famous theme park is Tokyo Disneyland where Mickey and the gang await to offer you and the kids an unforgettable holiday experience. Divided into a variety of themed sections such as Fantasyland, Adventureland and Tomorrowland, this famous site will spoil you for choice when it comes to rides. Big Thunder Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain and the Haunted Mansion are among the attractions here worth visiting. However, there are many more theme parks in Tokyo worth visiting. Toshima-en which can be found in the north-western part of the city has some thrilling rides as well as an authentic Coney Island carousel, while Tokyo Dome City is where you will find the LaQua Amusement Park with its pulse-pounding roller coaster. Celebrating what has now become a sort of pop-culture icon of Japan, Sanrio Puroland is dedicated to “Hello Kitty” and is sure to be a favourite amongst kids!
By the light of the Silvery Moon
What better way to spend an evening than delving into the nocturnal habits of other living creatures to the accompaniment of owl hoots and wolf howls. Over one million curious visitors that take the Singapore Night Safari each year get to take a peek into the odd and fascinating night lives of more than 2,500 animals from around the world ranging over seven geographical areas from the cold Himalayan foothills down to the humid riverine swamps of South East Asia.
Visitors who are wary of exploring the safari park on foot at night can take the Safari Adventure Tour where, together with a group of like minded people they can marvel at the hitherto unknown activities that other living creatures get up to at night. Those on foot can have a truly enlightening experience. Walk through a giant aviary and catch the Malayan flying foxes going about their nocturnal business or see what leopards are up to from a glass observatory and catch a glimpse of fishing cats as they go on a hunt. For anyone who does not know what wallabies and other Aussie creatures are up to at night this is the time to find out by taking a trip down the Wallaby Trail.
To enhance this once in a lifetime night experience, catch the entertainment where a group of warriors from the Thumbuakar tribe from Borneo go through the paces of a thrilling performance complete with blow pipe demonstrations, tribal and fire dances. Visitors can also catch the interactive Creatures of the Night Show where for 20 minutes everyone is held in awe of the unexpected skills of nocturnal animals.
If all this activity has whetted the appetite, there is a great selection of food at the Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant which serves Singapore favourites like chili crab amidst a rural setting and the Bongo Bongo Bar that is well known for its scrumptious burgers. For an unusual gourmet experience board a moving safari tram where visitors can view the animals while enjoying delicious food, the next best thing to dining with the animals.
The night safari, which is a special feature, is only open at night and clever lighting effects such as the simulation of moonlight enhances the experience for visitors who can view the animals moving about. Beautifully landscaped natural barriers prevent the animals getting too close for comfort.
Stay at the Ascott Raffles Place Singapore to enjoy one of the best locations, close to dining, entertainment and business areas and also to enjoy the comfort of its fully equipped, beautifully decorated and well appointed studio and two bedroom residences. These Singapore serviced apartments offer practically everything short or long term guests would need from high end kitchen appliances to designer furniture and the latest entertainment and communication devices in addition to amenities and facilities necessary to ensure a relaxing stay. Make sure this luxury serviced apartment Singapore is your place of residence when next in the city.
Scuba Diving with Sharks; a close encounter with sharks
The luxury hotel Shanghai, The Langham, Xintiandi, Shanghai is one of the top places where affordable and comfortable hotel rooms can be found. This Shanghai 5 star hotel offers its visitors an ideal base from which to explore the city.
One of the most exhilarating activities that can be done in Shanghai is scuba diving with more than 100 intimidating sharks. This experience is only possible at Big Blue Scuba. A 5.5 meter tank filled with different types of sharks and other marine creatures is available in the location. The shark species in the tank includes whitetip reef sharks, guitar sharks, nurse sharks, sand tiger sharks and blacktip reef sharks. Swimming beside these menacing creatures is a truly unique and breathtaking experience.
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.
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.
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.
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.