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 […]
After his film “Pirates of the Caribbean,” Johnny Depp fell in love with the laid back atmosphere of the Bahamas and decided to purchase Little Hall’s Pond Clay for a whopping $3.6 million dollars. According to Depp, the 45-acre piece of island in the picturesque Exumas serves as his sanctuary if he wants to return to living a normal life and escape from the limelight. The actor revealed that his island will exclusively be powered by solar energy. Among his guests in the island was the formerly troubled Lindsay Lohan. Depp even referred to his property as F**K **F Island. Little Hall’s Pond Clay is composed of six different beaches named after Vanessa Paradis, his previous partner, their children Lily, Rose, and Jack, mentors Hunter Thompson and Marlon Brando. There’s a “patch of water” called Heath’s Place named after the late Heath Ledger. He named one of the beaches after Paradis because it had the same contour as her lips. The several small residences on the island will run on solar power and the means of transportation will be a fleet of green golf carts. Depp reveals that the island named after his mentor Hunter Thompson is the “most savage […]
The highest numbers of tourists in the world head to for fun, and for their honeymoon. This makes us wonder why this is such a famous tourist destination. Here are 5 reasons why people head here. 1. Breathtaking beaches Seychelles is made up of a group of 115 islands. Mahe, which is the main island here, has more than 60 beaches for tourists to enjoy themselves into. The beaches covered with clean white sand with palm trees all around provided spectacular scenes for visitors. The Indian Ocean waters splash within these beaches where people can swim, old fun activities as well as explore the grounds next to the beaches. The air around the beaches is clean, and provides a serene environment where one can head to, to unwind. 2. Outlandish dishes and culture The people of Seychelles, also known as Seychellois, practice cultures based from Africa, India and Europe. Although you might term it as confused, this culture is fun to see and what as the people entertain their visitors. Major Asian and African delicacies are served here, with the famous creole cuisine being a major one of the highly served meals here. 3. Unusual natural beauty Seychelles is covered […]
Mention Schoolies week and a “beach by day, party by night” mantra is at the forefront of our minds. Enter Fiji: an Instagram-ready paradise that ticks all the boxes is an ocean away from your school gates and has the added bonus of giving you the chance to soak up a little culture. Why Fiji… Only a few hours flight from Australia, Fiji affords you the luxury of being overseas without having to waste a single second on jetlag. It’s also become a hugely popular destination for school leavers, meaning there’s plenty of opportunity to party alongside like-minded teens. And you can tell your folks it’s without the crime and ‘toolies’ that have become synonymous with some other hotspots. Differing tastes mean travelling with a group can be tricky. Thankfully, the Pacific Islands are ‘choose your own adventure’ at its finest – thrill seekers are satisfied; those in need of culture get their prescribed dose; and R&R travellers can ensure swimming up to the pool bar is the most extreme activity they endure. Come sunset, the islands turn into party zones, but if you’re truly exhausted there’s no problem having a quiet night in. Convinced? Now all you have to […]
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 […]
Jurien Bay is considered as the new growing holiday hotspot of Western Australia, a regular family favorite because of the great beaches and water fun.But it’s not all about fun activities– Jurien Bay has its share of amazing attractions as well. Jurien Bay Attractions Jurien Bay Marine Park This marine park brings you close to an amazing range of fabulous sea creatures, especially giant turtles, dolphins and sea lions. The water’s beautiful, blue and brilliant. There are several excellent swimming spots, for some safe family fun. Join one of the boat tours from the park to spot marine wildlife. Jurien Bay Boat Marina and Harbor The vibrant beaches on the Jurien Bay Marina are great places to fish for your supper. The new Jurien Bay Jetty is child-friendly, and kids can jump off the jetty directly into the water for a swim in the protected swimming areas. The Jurien Bay Boat harbor is the best place to get some excellent views of the brilliant turquoise Indian Ocean. From the harbor, the National Park Island with its colony of sea lions is just 30 minutes away. Jurien Bay National Parks The Drovers Cave National Park contains numerous limestone caves. Many are […]
Below are 2013’s Top 10 Beaches in The World based on American Live Wire 1. Koh Phi Phi, Thailand 2. The North Shore, Maui, Hawaiian Islands 3. Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia 4. Bora Bora, Tahiti 5. Trestles, San Clemente, California, North America 6. Costa Rica, Central America 7. Samoan Islands 8. St. Bart’s, Caribbean Sea 9. Mentawai Islands – Siberut, North Pagi, Sipora, and South Pagi 10. Fuerteventura, Spain