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September 8, 2017

Tips on Travelling Around Maldives for First Time Visitors

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Maldives is an archipelago of 26 atolls located to the South-West of Sri Lanka, right in the center of the ancient maritime trade routes. Maldives is also known as the ‘Pearl necklace of the Indian Ocean’.

It is one of the highly sought-after vacation destinations in the world and consistently stays so. With its pristine blue waters, soft white sand beach-fringed islands and scenic locations, it continues to maintain its grandeur and peaceful surroundings. So, if you are planning a vacation to Maldives for the first time, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind.

by shailany

April 21, 2015

Swim with Whale Sharks at Donsol

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Nothing compares to the feeling of diving underwater and seeing fishes all around, both you and the fish are curious about each other, and quite frankly if you can do it every day, you would. But now you should take it up a notch, it’s time to dive with the gentle giants of the ocean. Donsol is known as the Whale Shark Capital of the World, swimming alongside these gentle giants have been a famous tourist activity and destination. If ever these innocent whale sharks intimidate you with their size (rather the size of their mouths), keep in mind that they eat the smallest food in the ocean (plankton) so they won’t mind you at all. Peak season is usually around February and May, during this time you’ll see a lot of them, and we mean a lot. You’ll see a minimum of 5 of them, don’t think that they might not come because that’s a rare occurrence. When you book a trip, what happens is you and your company will go out into the busy ocean on a boat alongside a guy called a spotter/tracker. Prepare your gear ‘cause once he sees one, you’ll dive immediately. They’re fairly close […]

by shailany

March 15, 2015

Dip in the Hungarian Sea

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Lake Balaton is impressively the largest lake there is in Central Europe, no wonder it became one of the top tourist destinations. It’s a freshwater lake, but due to its size, it was called the Hungarian Sea. Spas, resorts, various wildlife and wine regions can be found all around Lake Balaton. The lake itself is 50 miles long, if you’re not a good swimmer or if you have kids with you, then take a dip on southern shores. Waters get instantly deep at the northern shores and it has an entrance fee. Peak season starts in July and August, so expect big crowds and ridiculous prices. If you really don’t feel up to fighting your way through all of that, visit during June or September. Don’t worry because the water is still warm enough. If you don’t feel like swimming, you should explore the lake via bike along its 200 kilometer bicycle path. Also, you have a choice of either windsurfing or sailing along the lake, why not try both? Tons of other activities are available, so book a hotel ahead of time. Remember that this is a top tourist destination, so it’s likely that most of them will be […]

by shailany

February 8, 2015

Soak Up Some Sun in Estonia’s Best Beach

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With all the beaches in Estonia, there a particular one that many of the people considers the best one and it’s Pärnu Beach. Every day thousands of people from all over the world visit the beach to catch some sun and even more come during summer. To get to the beach, you can have a 15 minute walk from the center, ride public transportation or use your car and follow the Supeluse Streets, it will take you directly to the beach. Don’t worry if your children are tagging along because the accommodations and attractions are suited for families and children. Getting a tan and swimming aren’t the only things you can do in this beach. Walk to the end of the promenade and pay Aloha Surf Centre to train you how to surf, windsurf and skim in the best possible way. Don’t be intimidated! You should know that their training’s so easy, it’s practically suitable for children. Yup, you read it right, a new adventure and you can tag along your friends and your kids, forget your hesitation because their training is totally safe. All this fun can be a bit tiring for adults, but certainly not for the kids. […]

by shailany

September 18, 2014

Visiting Siargao: The Surfing Capital of the Philippines

Beach Vacations/Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago endowed with rich natural resources. One of its attractions are its waters that makes them perfect for water activities like surfing. For surfers looking for an alternative surfing spot, Siargao is the place to be. The site has been adjudged as the “Surfing Capital of the Philippines” because of its various world class surfing attractions. Siargao has big quality and consistent waves eight months a year beginning from October until May. The best time of the year is from November until May when the waves coming from the northeastern swell deliver waves of up to 7 feet. Here are some of Siargao’s surfing sites. Cloud 9 Probably the most acclaimed surfing spot in the country, Cloud 9 has been hailed as the 8th best surf spot in the world. It consists of barreling right hand reef breaks but has razor sharp corals at its bed. Cloud 9 is recommended for advanced surfers only. Guyam Island Reachable via a 5-minute boat ride from General Luna, Guyam Island boasts of several breaks at your disposal. It provides the perfect location for those who are tired with looking for waves at adjacent beaches. Jacking Horse As the name […]

by shailany

April 13, 2014

Rich and Famous Celebrities and Businessmen who owned Private Islands

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What would you do if you were rich or famous? Some would say buy a mansion or luxury car. But for these wealthy people where to better put their money than on a private island. Here are 6 rich and famous people who bought their own private islands. Aristotle Onassis Aristotle Onassis, the late Greek shipping tycoon and husband of former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, was one of the first to buy a private island. Skorpios, situated in the Iconian Sea, was the venue for the wedding of Aristotle and Jackie. Today, the island is now owned by Athina Onassis, Aristotle’s granddaughter. For decades, it has been rumored that the island is being sold but there are still no confirmed reports of such sale. Real estate appraisers have valued the island of Skorpios at over $100 million. Larry Ellison Larry Ellison, founder and CEO of Oracle, purchased the island of Lanai, Hawaii’s sixth largest island. Although there is still no information about the amount of purchase, it was estimated that the purchase deal ranged between $500 to $600 million in cash. He purchased the island from David Murdoch of Dole Foods. Stretching along an 88,000 acre parcel of island, Lanai […]

by shailany

April 12, 2014

A Visit to Leonardo DiCaprio’s Private Island Blackadore Caye in Belize

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From being a heartthrob in “Titanic,” Leonardo diCaprio has turned himself into an environmental activist. The actor is now hosting several eco-focused television programs. Maybe this was the result of purchasing Blackadore Caye, an island in Belize, which he purchased in 2005 for $1.75 million in partnership with Jeff Gram who owns Cayo Espanto Resort. The actor discovered the island while vacationing in 2004 at Cayo Espanto Resort with girlfriend Gisele Bundchen. DiCaprio and Jeff Gram are now deep in planning with the Four Seasons group to create a five star luxury resort, which will be based on sustainable design and environmental conservation. DiCaprio revealed that Blackadore Caye will serve as the benchmark for testing innovative ‘green’ technology and natural sources of energy such as water, sun, and wind. If everything goes according to plan, Four Seasons Blackadore Caye will convert the 104-acre tropical island into a five-star resort which will house an 80-room luxury hotel with private beach villas, spa services, and fine dining restaurants. Aside from that, the island will also have a solar-paneled airstrip to provide additional power to the island. Furthermore, it will include an exclusive collection of private villas with pools and direct access to […]

by shailany