Dubai is the second largest Emirate among all seven UAE Emirates that has successfully grown up into regional and international business, travel and trade hub. Despite being the part of Muslim country, the city truly represents to be a highly liberal and cosmopolitan city in the region of Middle East that welcomes people of all religions across all corners of the world. If you are planning for a holiday trip or a short adventure break with your family, you will be happy to know that you only need to follow few rules to avoid breaking social norms. Below I am sharing few tips for Dubai trip that will enable you to extract maximum fun during your stay. Best time for Holiday Trip With tropical and arid weather, January is the coolest month when temperature fell down to 24°C, whereas June, July and August are the hottest months when temperature rises up to 48°C. City offers range of indoor and outdoor activities to entertain visitors of all age group. Indoor activities are enjoyed throughout the year but outdoor activities can only be enjoyed during the months of September through May when weather remains pleasant with temperature ranges in low 30s. Dubai […]
With its exotic culture, friendly people and tropical climate, the Indonesian province of Bali has long been a favourite travel destination. The main attraction for the more than 2 million international tourists who visit the area every year are the beaches, especially those on the main island, also named Bali. There are a huge number of beaches to choose from all around the island and no matter what your taste, you’ll find at least one that you like. Party central: Kuta and Seminyak Kuta Beach is probably the most famous of Bali’s beach destinations. The beach here stretches for more than 3 miles and is very popular with surfers. If you don’t want to ride the waves, the white sand and waving palm trees are the perfect backdrop for sunbathing or getting a relaxing massage right there on the beach. Seminyak lies just a little to the north of Kuta and its beaches are a little quieter than their more southerly neighbours. With the many luxury hotels, spas and boutiques here, Seminyak has an air of sophistication to it. Both Kuta and Seminyak offer spectacular sunsets at their west-facing beaches. Once the sun has dipped below the horizon, it’s time […]
The Philippines is a major tourist destination, as many people love heading here for vacations, honeymoons and for business too. Although there are many reasons why the Philippines is strategically located at the farthest end of the continent, and has numerous islands that make up the country. This country is blessed with many other natural features that do attract many people from the globe, the same as within. Here are a few reasons why this is the ultimate tourist destination. 1. White sandy beaches Philippines is blessed with sandy beaches from all angles. Made up of more than 7000 islands, you have a wider variety of beaches to choose from. The beaches are widespread and big enough to accommodate many people, thus overcrowding is rarely experienced unless there is a major event on one beach. The good thing about these sandy beaches in Philippines is that, you get to sun bathe all year round. Although many countries experience for weather seasons, the Philippines weather is warm almost all year round, meaning you can choose to head here any time of the year. The waters in these beaches are clean, very clear and ample for swimmers. You can enjoy wind and […]
When people go on a vacation, they usually spend it sightseeing, frolicking by the beach, or camping in the woods. If they’re not sleeping in a tent somewhere, they are probably staying in a hotel room with all the worldly comforts just within a one-mile radius. Nothing wrong with that of course except that it can get boring for people who are craving for fun, adventure, and a lot of excitement. This is why people like to engage in extreme activities while they’re on vacation. This is not for everyone, obviously, but if you’re looking forward to a grand time on your holiday, here are 5 extreme activities you can try: White water rafting White water rafting is a fun and exciting outdoor activity using an inflatable raft and paddle to navigate the river, with really fast currents and various levels of difficulty. Due to the rapids, your raft could turn upside down and you will end up in the water or be carried away in the current. Most rafting activities take about 4-8 hours, depending on which place you go to. Bungee jumping If you have no fear of heights, you can go bungee jumping and jump from a […]
Since it’s our first time to visit Beijing, we managed to get a group visa! It’s easier than getting an individual visa. To avail the group visa, I had to purchased a package from Perfect Destination – just the land arrangement and visa. We bought our own plane ticket via Cebupaficicair @P5500 each. Here’s the itinerary our travel agency had provided for us. BEIJING TOUR PACKAGE (LAND ARRANGEMENT) Travel date: JULY 27-30, 2013 (4DAYS/3NIGHTS) Rate: P3,300+ P450 (midnight surcharge) = P3,750 PER PERSON **China visa (P3,400/person China group visa processing) Hotel: SUPER 8 LONG CHENG INCLUSIONS: -3nights hotel accommodation -breakfast -roundtrip hotel transfers -compulsory city based on below itinerary EXCLUSIONS: -roundtrip airfare -China visa (P3,400/person China group visa processing) ITINERARY: Day O1 Manila / Beijing Arrive in Beijing , meet and begin compulsory tour to the Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City later enjoy a sip of tea at the Tea House before transfer to hotel Day O2 Beijing (B, L) After hotel breakfast, compulsory tour to Juyongguan Great Wall, jade museum, outside picture taking of 2008 Beijing Olympic sites and make a visit to Chinese herbal medicine research facility, then later transfer back to hotel DAY O3 Beijing (B) Free […]
Travelling to a foreign country requires a lot of preparations and planning. This is because many things are bound to change the moment you set your foot in the other country. Due to this reason, these tips will help you when travelling and in the country. 1. Countercheck your passports for validity, and make copies Although this might sound obvious, it is always best for you to countercheck your passport when heading out. Always make sure that the passport you currently have is not bound to expire soon. Having an expired passport at a foreign country can lead to many problems, and this includes deportation. Once certain that everything is clear, make a point of making copies of the same, then give a copy to a friend, or the other person you are travelling with. You may lose the actual passport while on the move, but the copies will save you big time. 2. Familiarize yourself with the local laws and rules Neglecting this can land you into problems too. Like they say, ignorance is no defense; you need to be able to conform to the local laws less you risk being reprimanded or even put in a cell. Little […]
Bali is a great place not only for vacation but also for family reunion. If you have a plan to hold a family reunion but you still don’t decide the place yet, you can just take Bali as the main location. For those who think that it is a perfect idea, you can start to prepare everything. One of important things to prepare is the place for the family reunion. The things to do to find a perfect luxury villa in Bali are stated below. The Early Step to Find a Luxury Villa in Bali for Family Reunion The early step to do is finding the reference of the villa you want to book. In this step, it is a must for you to make sure about the condition of the villa, the exact location, and everything related to the villa. This is including the services and facilities you will get if you book the villa. Because you want to rent a villa for a family reunion, it means you have to find the information about the size, the total of rooms and the total of bathrooms. Definitely, you have to make sure that the villa covers the whole family. […]