Sunday, January 31, 2010
Tanah Lot Tourism Object
Tanah Lot Tourism Object tourism brings a great blessing for residents on the island of Bali, because the sights and lodging are all beautiful and charming the hearts of tourists from overseas and domestically.
Malaysia Beaches,Langkawi the Most Romantic destination
Langkawi’s islands and the adjacent beaches are a few of the most dazzling places in Southeast Asia in Malaysia. This is one of the finest places you can opt for picnic with your love. White sand gleaming in the glow of the stifling sun, pleased by the light wind as gulls and eagles wave in the skies, for sand and surf, which Langkawi has to offer. This small island never wonder be celebrated the
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Address Travel in Indonesia
In the development world that increasingly advanced transportation today, taransportasi users have also increased in line with world population growth is increasing rapidly. A large number sehigga facilitate transportation and movement of goods and human services. Easiness as well as perceived ease of transport of goods and services between the regions has provided such service bureau service several scattered throughout the country Indonesia. Here are some addresses travel service providers and their company name: Elete Tours & Travel BANDARLAMPUNG-Jln. Fish Simba No. 20, Gulf betung +62-721-483334, +62-721-483334 Dawn Kalimaya BANTEN-Jln. Cikoneng Raya Anyer, Serang +62-721-483334, +62-721-483334 +62-721-483334, +62-721-483334 Password Delima Tour & Travel AMBON-Jln. Gang Viva SK 3 / 2 No. 7 +62-911-341257, +62-911-354952 Willy Alif Home Tour & Travel AMBON-Jln. Yos Sudarso, Komp. Amplaz +62-911345491 Umber Budi Tour & Travel AMBON-Jln. Freedom 2 / 16 +62-911-353205 Ramayana Tours & Travel MAKASSAR-Jln. Panakukan Boulevard Mas +62-411-441552, 873505, +62-411-450468 All Inter Buana Travel MAKASSAR-Jln. R.E. Martadinata No. 1 +62-411-320419, 327922, +62-411-312843 Caraka Travelindo MAKASSAR-Jln. Samalona No. 12 +62-411-318877, +62-411318889 Makaoa Travel KENDARI-Jln. Drs. H. Abd Silondae No. 109 Kendari +62-401-327275, +62-401-322666 Alam Jaya Tour & Travel KENDARI-Jln. Soekarno Hatta, Kendari +62-401-21729 Alam Jaya Tour & Travel KENDARI-Jln. Soekarno Hatta, Kendari +62-401-21729 Celebes Tours HAMMER-Jln. Hasanuddin II / 1, Palu +62-451-424986 / 442137 Prime Irhana HAMMER-Jln. W. Monginsidi No. 58, Palu +62-451-420049, 428,785 Rajapaksi Tours HAMMER-Jln. Dr. Sutomo no. 5, Palu +62-451-4256049 Tourism Gautama Putra HAMMER-Jln. Sis Aljufrie No. 10, Palu +62-451-425334, +62-451-425020 Indra Kelana Jaya MANADO-Jln. Sam Ratulangi No. 1 +62-431-861510, 867717, +62-431-861510 Pandu Express Tour & Travel MANADO-Jln. Sam Ratulangi No. 91 +62-431-861844, 860002, +62-431-861478 Wina Mulia Tours & Travel MANADO-Jln. Sarapung No. 5 +62-431-854912, +62-431-865227 Space Express BALIKPAPAN-Jln. Jend. A. Yani No. 12 +62-542-735363, +62-542-723518 Kaltim Adventure BALIKPAPAN-Jln. Jend. Sudirman +62-542-731158, +62-542-723408 Great Sedayu BALIKPAPAN-Jln. Jend. 2-B Sudirman +62-542-420601, +62-542-424482 Great Sedayu BALIKPAPAN-Jln. Jend. 2-B Sudirman +62-542-420601, +62-542-424482 Adi Angkas Tour & Travel BANJARMASIN-Jln. Hasanuddin H.M No. 27 Banjarmasin +62-511-52920, 53131, +62-511-53969 Arjuna Tours & Travel BANJARMASIN-Arjuna Plaza 1st Floor Jln. Kurat No bubble. 62 Banjarmasin +62-511-58150, +62-511-58151 With the address listed above can help us to find service providers that we need.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Gold Coast Travel
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Monday, January 25, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
About Bali
One of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, Bali for few years awarded as the world best island by The International Travel Magazine. There, however, are still many people who do not know in depth about the uniqueness of Balinese culture. Life in Bali is always related to "Tri Hita Karana" or a tripartite concept that include the spiritual relationship between human and God, and their environment.
The rapid growth of development in tourism has had a big impact and influences to Bali tradition and lifestyle. Interestingly, Balinese culture is still as what it was, growing along with the of globalization. It is the Balinese civilization what makes the island different from other destination.
GEOGRAPHY
Among 17,500 islands across the Indonesian archipelago, Bali is one of the 33 provinces of the Republic of Indonesia, the largest archipelagic country in the world, made up of 2,000,000 km2 of land with a chain of islands stretching over 500,000 km from Sumatra to Papua, and covers territorial waters of more than 5,000,000 km2.
Situated between Java and Lombok, the island of Bali is located 8 to 9 degrees south of the equator with the Java Sea to the north, the Indian Ocean to the south. Bali’s covers an area of 5,636 km2 or 0.29% of Indonesia, measuring just 90km long the north-south axis and less than about 140km from west to east.
Situated between Java and Lombok, the island of Bali is located 8 to 9 degrees south of the equator with the Java Sea to the north, the Indian Ocean to the south. Bali’s covers an area of 5,636 km2 or 0.29% of Indonesia, measuring just 90km long the north-south axis and less than about 140km from west to east.
Divided into three areas of water, the North Bali Sea is about 3,168km2, the East about 3.350km2, and the West about 2,982km2. Bali Sea covers an area of 9,500km2. The North Bali sea runs along the coastline of Buleleng, the East Bali Sea runs along the coastline of Karangasem, Klungkung and Gianyar, and the West Bali Sea include the coastline of Badung Tabanan and Jembrana.
TOPOGRAPHY
The province of Bali is divided into nine regencies (eight regencies and one municipality) with its own capital. Buleleng covers an area of 1,365.88 km2 or about 24% of the Bali’s land. Jembrana covers an area of 841,80 km2 or about 14.94%, Karangasem 839,54 km2 or about 15% of Bali’s land, Badung 420,09 km2, Denpasar 123,98 km2, Gianyar 368 km2, Klungkung 315,00 km2 and Bangli 520,81 km2 or about 31%.
The topography of Bali is formed by a mountain chain that stretches from west to east splitting the island into two parts. Some of the volcanic peaks are active, including Mount Agung, 3,142m, the tallest point above sea level, and mount Batur 1717m. Some barren peaks include mount Merbuk, Patas, Seraya, Prapat Agung, Klatakan, Sanghyang, Mesehe, Musi, Lesung, Tapak, Adeng, Pengiligan, Catur, Penulisan and mount Abang. The north side of the mountain slopes is fairly steep, creating narrow lowland along the coastal area. Meanwhile, the south slopes are much leaner, forming a fertile plain that becomes the main center of Balinese culture. Some of the most beautiful white sandy beaches are in the south, including Sanur Beach, Kuta and Nusa Dua. The south slope also is home to four lakes, i.e. Lake Buyan (367 hectares), Lake Tamblingan (115 hectares), Lake Beratan (376 hectares) and Lake Batur (1,605 hectares).
The topography of Bali is formed by a mountain chain that stretches from west to east splitting the island into two parts. Some of the volcanic peaks are active, including Mount Agung, 3,142m, the tallest point above sea level, and mount Batur 1717m. Some barren peaks include mount Merbuk, Patas, Seraya, Prapat Agung, Klatakan, Sanghyang, Mesehe, Musi, Lesung, Tapak, Adeng, Pengiligan, Catur, Penulisan and mount Abang. The north side of the mountain slopes is fairly steep, creating narrow lowland along the coastal area. Meanwhile, the south slopes are much leaner, forming a fertile plain that becomes the main center of Balinese culture. Some of the most beautiful white sandy beaches are in the south, including Sanur Beach, Kuta and Nusa Dua. The south slope also is home to four lakes, i.e. Lake Buyan (367 hectares), Lake Tamblingan (115 hectares), Lake Beratan (376 hectares) and Lake Batur (1,605 hectares).
PEOPLE AND LIFE STYLE
Bali’s population of over 3,000,000 souls spread over the whole island, including those in the smaller islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Ceningan, Nusa Lembongan, Serangan and Menjangan Island. The overwhelming majority of Balinese are Hindus, with the increasing number on non-Hindu migrating from the closest neighboring islands of Java and Lombok.
The coastal areas in the south are the most populous area with over 370,000 people living in various professions in the capital of Denpasar. Farming has been the primary way of living in Balinese life. Where else fishing, trading and craftsmanship are also in fashion from generation to generation. Yet with the fast growing of tourism since past few decades, young people start to build up a new touch in their living culture.
Life in Bali is very communal under the organization of villages. Temple ceremonies, marriage, cremation, farming and even the creative art festivals are decided by the local community institution called “Banjar”. The responsibilities in the day-to-day life are normally administered by both the Banjar and the government. The local government mostly responsible for schools, health clinics, hospitals and roads, and Banjar is responsible for all other aspects of life. There is another association exists in the banjar named “Subak” that concerns to the production of rice and organizes the complex irrigation system. Every family who owns a rice field must be a member of their local Subak, which then ensures that every member gets his fair distribution of water. A banjar consists of an average of 50 to 150 family members, owning a meeting venue called the Bale Banjar, which is used for regular gatherings and a center for local gamelan orchestras and drama groups.
The coastal areas in the south are the most populous area with over 370,000 people living in various professions in the capital of Denpasar. Farming has been the primary way of living in Balinese life. Where else fishing, trading and craftsmanship are also in fashion from generation to generation. Yet with the fast growing of tourism since past few decades, young people start to build up a new touch in their living culture.
Life in Bali is very communal under the organization of villages. Temple ceremonies, marriage, cremation, farming and even the creative art festivals are decided by the local community institution called “Banjar”. The responsibilities in the day-to-day life are normally administered by both the Banjar and the government. The local government mostly responsible for schools, health clinics, hospitals and roads, and Banjar is responsible for all other aspects of life. There is another association exists in the banjar named “Subak” that concerns to the production of rice and organizes the complex irrigation system. Every family who owns a rice field must be a member of their local Subak, which then ensures that every member gets his fair distribution of water. A banjar consists of an average of 50 to 150 family members, owning a meeting venue called the Bale Banjar, which is used for regular gatherings and a center for local gamelan orchestras and drama groups.
ECONOMY
As the most populous area of the island the southern part Bali is where most jobs are to be found, mostly in the hotel or tourist industry, aside from the major farming industry. Smaller scales of home businesses are also in the trend such as textile or garment, handicrafts and souvenirs, providing Bali's economy with more than 200,000 jobs, and exports have been increasing around 6,7% (data August 2006 – August 2007) valued at around US$ 380 million. Of the total foreign exchange earners, textiles and garments contribute about 27,4% and wood products including statues, furniture and other handicrafts 18,2%. Silver work is ranked third 0,41% with 4,500 workers employed. And this sector keep growing steadily with target market widely open on the US, Europe and Japan.
Rice has become an important agricultural product besides vegetables, fruits, coffee, copra, vanilla, soy beans and chilies. Most recently vineyards also can be found along the north coast line. Meanwhile fishing and seaweed farming are also important commodities for foreign markets. It is interesting to observe the ability of the people of Bali in coping with the globalization era which acquires professional skills.
HISTORY
Bali has a long chain of history from the ice-age era (pre-historic time) to modern, global civilization era. With a dynamic characteristic indicating selectivity and flexibility, the Balinese culture initially reflects a configuration of an expressive culture dominated by religious, solidarity and aesthetic values. Nowadays, it develops along with the adoption of foreign values especially in the aspects of the economic, science and technology, as a result of the global modernization.
In general, the history of Bali is divided into three different eras including the pre-historic, the Hindu-Buddhist era and the modern culture.
The pre-historic marked the oldest and simplest way of life, an era of hunting and food-stuff gathering, verified by the discovery of several tools and hunting equipments. In the following era there were also building construction system and a particular communication system. These were just proofs of the existence and further development of Balinese culture. The Balinese culture flourished that nowadays one can indicates a perfect bonds between religions, tradition and culture to become the identity of the Balinese community.
The Dutch seamen were the first Europeans to arrive on Bali and started to introduce western culture in 1597, though they hadn’t discovered any appealing aspect until 1800s. Around 1846 the Dutch returned with colonization in their minds, having established a strong political base as majority of the Indonesian islands were under their control since the 1700s. The military campaign embarked from the northern coast of Bali. With the help of Sasak people of Lombok, by 1911, all Balinese principalities were under the Dutch control.
The sense of Indonesian nationalism began to grow after the World War I, with the young generation declaring the national language in 1928, known as Bahasa Indonesia. During the height of World War II the Japanese arrived, expelling the Dutch and ruled the country for about 3.5 years, which ended later in 1945 when Indonesia declared independent led by its very first president, Sukarno. Yet the new-born nation was only recognized by the international community as an independent country in 1949.
Bali has a long chain of history from the ice-age era (pre-historic time) to modern, global civilization era. With a dynamic characteristic indicating selectivity and flexibility, the Balinese culture initially reflects a configuration of an expressive culture dominated by religious, solidarity and aesthetic values. Nowadays, it develops along with the adoption of foreign values especially in the aspects of the economic, science and technology, as a result of the global modernization.
In general, the history of Bali is divided into three different eras including the pre-historic, the Hindu-Buddhist era and the modern culture.
The pre-historic marked the oldest and simplest way of life, an era of hunting and food-stuff gathering, verified by the discovery of several tools and hunting equipments. In the following era there were also building construction system and a particular communication system. These were just proofs of the existence and further development of Balinese culture. The Balinese culture flourished that nowadays one can indicates a perfect bonds between religions, tradition and culture to become the identity of the Balinese community.
The Dutch seamen were the first Europeans to arrive on Bali and started to introduce western culture in 1597, though they hadn’t discovered any appealing aspect until 1800s. Around 1846 the Dutch returned with colonization in their minds, having established a strong political base as majority of the Indonesian islands were under their control since the 1700s. The military campaign embarked from the northern coast of Bali. With the help of Sasak people of Lombok, by 1911, all Balinese principalities were under the Dutch control.
The sense of Indonesian nationalism began to grow after the World War I, with the young generation declaring the national language in 1928, known as Bahasa Indonesia. During the height of World War II the Japanese arrived, expelling the Dutch and ruled the country for about 3.5 years, which ended later in 1945 when Indonesia declared independent led by its very first president, Sukarno. Yet the new-born nation was only recognized by the international community as an independent country in 1949.
FLORA AND FAUNA
Flora
Just like common tropical islands, in Bali you will find a wide variety of plants by surprise. Huge banyan trees are everywhere in the villages by the Bale banjar or pavilion, or temples ground. Tamarind is also a typical Balinese tree mostly found in the north coast, as well as clove at the highlands. Meanwhile acacia, flame tree and mangrove can be found along the south coastlines. Craft and house use basketries, a dozen species of coconut palms and varieties of bamboos are also everywhere across the island.
Flowers families are just as surprisingly as the variety of big plants. The most common are hibiscus, bougainvillea, jasmine, and water lilies. Magnolia, frangipani, and a variety of orchids are found in many front yards and gardens, along roads, and in temple grounds. In the day to day life flowers are routinely used as decorations in temples, on statues, as offerings for the gods, and during prayers. Dancers wear blossoms in their crowns, and flowers are worn behind the ear during ceremony sessions.
Just like common tropical islands, in Bali you will find a wide variety of plants by surprise. Huge banyan trees are everywhere in the villages by the Bale banjar or pavilion, or temples ground. Tamarind is also a typical Balinese tree mostly found in the north coast, as well as clove at the highlands. Meanwhile acacia, flame tree and mangrove can be found along the south coastlines. Craft and house use basketries, a dozen species of coconut palms and varieties of bamboos are also everywhere across the island.
Flowers families are just as surprisingly as the variety of big plants. The most common are hibiscus, bougainvillea, jasmine, and water lilies. Magnolia, frangipani, and a variety of orchids are found in many front yards and gardens, along roads, and in temple grounds. In the day to day life flowers are routinely used as decorations in temples, on statues, as offerings for the gods, and during prayers. Dancers wear blossoms in their crowns, and flowers are worn behind the ear during ceremony sessions.
Fauna
Like some other parts of Indonesia, Bali was home for big mammals such as elephant and tiger, although they no longer exist since early of last century. However, Bali still is rich of wildlife with the existence of various species of monkeys, civets, barking deer and mouse deer. There are 300 species of birds occupy the island including wild fowl, dollar birds, blue kingfishers, sea eagles, sandpipers, white herons and egrets, cuckoos, wood swallows, sparrows, and the endangered Bali starlings. The underwater world or marine life of Bali has been noted as one of the best in the world with various species such as dolphin, shark and sun fish, and some smaller inhabitants like colorful coral fish, small reef fish, and moray eels, as well as crustaceans and sponges.
The existence of these flora and fauna become necessary for the day to day life of Balinese, where ceremonies and rituals always flourish.
CLIMATE
With sunshine shining throughout the year, Bali has a tropical monsoon climate, with pleasant day temperatures between 20 to 33 degrees Celsius or 68 to 93 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainy season starts from October to March, when the West monsoon brings heavy showers and high humidity. June to September is considered the driest season, with low humidity and it can be fairly cold in the evenings, the best time for any outdoor activities.
Something unique can be found about climate in Bali. Even when it rains most times in the most parts of Bali you can often enjoy sunny days on the "Bukit", the hill south of Jimbaran. On the other hand, you may expect cloudy skies and drips throughout the year in Ubud and the mountainous areas. Most interestingly perhaps, the international weather reports for "Denpasar" or "Bali" mention showers and rain storms all times of the year. In higher regions such as in Bedugul or Kintamani you'll expect to wear either a sweater or jacket when evening falls.
HOW TO GET TO BALI
With the increasing number of direct flight to Bali from some other parts of the world, it makes it easier to go to Bali. From Bali, flight to Jakarta is about 1.5 hours, to Singapore and Perth (Australia) 2.5 and 3 hours, to Hong Kong about 4.5 hours, and to Sydney/Melbourne about 5.5 to 6 hours, with various airlines offering their services. Please check at "airline info" for more information about flight schedules. Just make sure you look for "Denpasar (DPS)" instead of "Bali" in airline time tables. It is the capital of Bali. Or you can check your "Travel Agents" for more travel arrangements and accommodation
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Because of the size of the island, it is not difficult to get around Bali by various modes of transportation. The traditional types of transportation to the high class limousine are available for tourist to choose. Not to forget the sea transportation that connect Bali to some of its sister islands. However, train does not exist in Bali.
Bemo : this is the most used transportation in Bali especially in the city of Denpasar. It is a miniature van with a routine route set by local government periodically. This type of transportation is good for short distance around town and cities, because of its size and passenger can get in and out at any point. Most importantly, it is cheaper compared to some other type of transportations, even though fairly slow. Price ranges usually around Rp 3,200 to Rp 4,000 per one stop over.
Buses : there are buses for transportation between towns that relatively bigger compared to bemo. These buses connect all towns and most places of the island through local bus stations. Likewise bemo, buses also can be stopped at any point of the routes. They mostly operate day time inter island, but some are available at night for long distances within cities. Fares are between Rp. 1.500 to Rp. 10.000 per one stop point.
Taxi : Taxi is the most efficient and convenience transportation in the island. Either chartered or metered one, they are everywhere and quite inexpensive compared to some other countries. In Bali there are some different companies providing taxi services.
Rental Cars, Motorbikes and Bicycles : If you plan to explore Bali in half day or full day trip, the best way is hiring a car with the driver. The average rate is from Rp 120,000 to Rp 300,000 a day depending on the type of the vehicle. There are many independent car rentals around the island. If you wish to have better services, you can go to a Travel Agent. You even can hire a tour guide of your own language. The other possibility is to rent a self drive car. An international driving license from your own country is required. This rule also applicable for motorbike rental, but in some cases you can get a temporary permit at local police office. Price ranges are around Rp. 35,000 to Rp. 50,000 per day for motorbike and Rp. 15,000 for bicycle. Likewise, a safety helmet is a compulsory when you ride a motorbike. Meanwhile, bicycles are normally available for rent at hotels. Some bigger resorts even provides bicycle tour for free including a professional tour guide.
Dokar : in many areas of Indonesia, a traditional horse and cart transportation still can be found in many different versions. In Bali, this kind of transportation is known as “dokar”. Nowadays, the use of dokar is simply limited due to efficiency. In some areas dokars are even prohibited by the government because it becomes a dwindling sight around the street. A dokar ride can be a fairly bumpy and unique experience. That is why some hotels and event organizers sometime offer a dokar ride for their guests, wedding couples or special groups.
Sea transportation : to travel to some sister islands of Bali famous for their marine activities, local cruises is the most convenient. They normally offer a tour package including meal, activities and even a resort to stay over night. Some traditional boats are also in service for shorter distances such as to Serangan or Menjangan island.
Because of the size of the island, it is not difficult to get around Bali by various modes of transportation. The traditional types of transportation to the high class limousine are available for tourist to choose. Not to forget the sea transportation that connect Bali to some of its sister islands. However, train does not exist in Bali.
Bemo : this is the most used transportation in Bali especially in the city of Denpasar. It is a miniature van with a routine route set by local government periodically. This type of transportation is good for short distance around town and cities, because of its size and passenger can get in and out at any point. Most importantly, it is cheaper compared to some other type of transportations, even though fairly slow. Price ranges usually around Rp 3,200 to Rp 4,000 per one stop over.
Buses : there are buses for transportation between towns that relatively bigger compared to bemo. These buses connect all towns and most places of the island through local bus stations. Likewise bemo, buses also can be stopped at any point of the routes. They mostly operate day time inter island, but some are available at night for long distances within cities. Fares are between Rp. 1.500 to Rp. 10.000 per one stop point.
Taxi : Taxi is the most efficient and convenience transportation in the island. Either chartered or metered one, they are everywhere and quite inexpensive compared to some other countries. In Bali there are some different companies providing taxi services.
Rental Cars, Motorbikes and Bicycles : If you plan to explore Bali in half day or full day trip, the best way is hiring a car with the driver. The average rate is from Rp 120,000 to Rp 300,000 a day depending on the type of the vehicle. There are many independent car rentals around the island. If you wish to have better services, you can go to a Travel Agent. You even can hire a tour guide of your own language. The other possibility is to rent a self drive car. An international driving license from your own country is required. This rule also applicable for motorbike rental, but in some cases you can get a temporary permit at local police office. Price ranges are around Rp. 35,000 to Rp. 50,000 per day for motorbike and Rp. 15,000 for bicycle. Likewise, a safety helmet is a compulsory when you ride a motorbike. Meanwhile, bicycles are normally available for rent at hotels. Some bigger resorts even provides bicycle tour for free including a professional tour guide.
Dokar : in many areas of Indonesia, a traditional horse and cart transportation still can be found in many different versions. In Bali, this kind of transportation is known as “dokar”. Nowadays, the use of dokar is simply limited due to efficiency. In some areas dokars are even prohibited by the government because it becomes a dwindling sight around the street. A dokar ride can be a fairly bumpy and unique experience. That is why some hotels and event organizers sometime offer a dokar ride for their guests, wedding couples or special groups.
Sea transportation : to travel to some sister islands of Bali famous for their marine activities, local cruises is the most convenient. They normally offer a tour package including meal, activities and even a resort to stay over night. Some traditional boats are also in service for shorter distances such as to Serangan or Menjangan island.
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The famous Ajanta caves are situated about 99-kms away from Aurangabad district in the state of Maharashtra. These caves are regarded as a world heritage site and were carved out from the 2nd century BC to 6th century AD. They are placed in a horseshoe shape about 3.5 m away from the village. The river Wagura, a mountain stream flows along the bottom of the ravine. This river falls from a height
Hawa Mahal - Tourist places in India
The Hawa Mahal, which adjoins the famous City Palace wall, was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and has now become one of the major landmarks of Jaipur. The palace is shaped like a pyramid and is a five-storied building,with number of small windows and screens, with arched roofs. As one looks at this building, one realizes that the rear side of the building is comparatively very plain
Agra Fort - Tourist Places in India
Started in 1565, it took eight years and thirty-five lakh rupees to complete its construction and is second only to Taj in Agra. Qasim Khan Mir Barr-u-Bahr supervised the construction of this building.One of the large fortified residences built at various strategic points of Mughal Empire; it had over five hundred buildings, as mentioned by Abul Fazal in his chronicles. Most of the buildings
Red Fort - Lal Quila - Tourist Places in India
Shah Jahan shifted his capital from Agra to Shahjahanabad and laid the foundation of Red Fort, or the Lal Quila, on 16th April 1639. It took nine years to build this mighty citadel and it got completed on 16th April 1648. It is said that about one crore rupees, an astronomical sum in those days, was spent on its construction. Half of this sum was spent to build the exotic palaces within the fort.
Qutub Minar - Tousist Places in India
Qutab Minar is among the tallest and famous towers in the world. The minaret is 234 feet high and the highest individual tower in the world. Other towers in the world are the Great Pagoda in Pekin, China and the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy but these towers are not as high as the Qutab Minar in Delhi.Qutab Minar is another great masterpiece of Mughal architecture. It has a number of floors or
Taj Mahal - Tourist places in India
Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world, and some Western historians have noted that its architectural beauty has never been surpassed. The Taj is the most beautiful monument built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India. Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble. Its stunning architectural beauty is beyond adequate description, particularly at dawn and sunset. The Taj
Monday, January 18, 2010
A Trip to Seychelles is a Great Exotic Destination
If you are planning on escaping this winter to a balmy beach destination, why not try someplace a little more exotic than your usual destination choices. There are many exotic tropical vacations to choose from, so how to choose? The islands of Seychelles are an extremely exotic location being situated off the east coast of mainland Africa and not far from the island of Madagascar. Seychelles vacations are a perfect choice to provide a unique island experience.
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The Seychelles is made up of an archipelago of 115 islands of which 33 are inhabited. Mahe is the largest island and is home to about 90% of the population as well as the capital city of Victoria. Seychelles is made up of European, African, Chinese, and Indian cultures which result in a unique Creole culture. Because of these influences, the Creole cuisine is exotic and distinctive.
Disneyland Park at Paris
Disneyland Paris Park is a theme park which is a part of Disneyland Resort Paris. Operated by Euro Disney S.C.A., it is one of two theme parks in the complex just outside of Paris, in Marne-la-Vallée, France.The park is based on a concept pioneered by Disneyland in California and further employed at the Magic Kingdom in Florida and Tokyo Disneyland in Japan. Occupying 566,560 m² (140 acres),
Disneyland Park at Paris
Disneyland Paris Park is a theme park which is a part of Disneyland Resort Paris. Operated by Euro Disney S.C.A., it is one of two theme parks in the complex just outside of Paris, in Marne-la-Vallée, France.The park is based on a concept pioneered by Disneyland in California and further employed at the Magic Kingdom in Florida and Tokyo Disneyland in Japan. Occupying 566,560 m² (140 acres),
Ellora Caves
The cave temples and monasteries at Ellora, excavated out of the vertical face of an escarpment, are 26 km north of Aurangabad. Extending in a linear arrangement, the 34 caves contain Buddhist Chaityas or halls of worship, and Viharas, or monasteries, Hindu and Jai temples.Spanning a period of about 600 years between the 5 th and 11 th century AD, the earliest excavation here is of the Dhumar
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Funtastic Park of Tibidabo Barcelona Hill
Park of Tibidabo Barcelona HillFor a stay hotels in barcelona with children, it is easier to hire an apartment in the centre, you can cook easily for them.
Orchard Road Singapore
Today, Orchard Road is brimming with upscale eateries, swanky Singapore hotels, and luxurious shopping malls from one end all the way to the other with no respite. Some of the stores in Singapore are older, more unique shops along Orchard Road, or areas that barely escaped demolition as with the ones near Emerald Hill. This ultra famous and favored shopping hub is situated among a number of ritzy
Great Enjoy Of Beach At Garden Walk In Panama City
Panama city beach attraction pointJust got back from another great vacation at the best hotels in panama city beach. Same wonderful staff we have every year. Clean pools, travel deals, terrific hot tub. Love it, Love it.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Perfect Vacation With Imagine Waikiki Beach in Honolulu The Exotic Island
Waikiki beach is a very lively night entertainment area and can get pretty crowded by sunset. It is a beachfront bar, restaurant and best hotel rates with tiki torches adorning the sandy beach. This tropical party offers a gigantic drink menu to loosen you up and to have a whale of a time.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Borobudur Temple In Magelang Yogyakarta Indonesia
Borobudur temple is a ninth-century Mahayana Buddhist monument in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. The monument comprises six square platforms topped by three circular platforms, and is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. A main dome, located at the center of the top platform, is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues seated inside perforated stupa.The name 'Bore-Budur', and
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
History of Stonehenge England
Stonehenge one of the World's Favourite Megalithic Stone Circles. Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in the English county of Wiltshire, about 3.2 kilometres (2.0 mi) west of Amesbury and 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) north of Salisbury. One of the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge is composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones and sits at the centre
Penang National Park
It is the smallest national park in the country with a size of 2,562 hectares. It was gazetted in 2003 and is home to 46 species of birds such as the stork-billed kingfishers, white-breasted waterhens and great egrets.A 2000 expedition led by the Malaysian Nature Society recorded 417 flora and 143 fauna species. Before the area was designated as a national park, the locals knew it as Pantai Acheh
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
The river Nervión
The river Nervión runs through the city of Bilbao, Spain into the Cantabrian Sea (Bay of Biscay). It is also known as Estuary of Bilbao on its final tract, from the joining with Ibaizabal river to the sea.
Puerto Vallarta at Mexico
Puerto Vallarta is a Mexican resort city situated on the Pacific Ocean's BahÃa de Banderas. The 2005 census reported Puerto Vallarta's population as 177,830 making it the fifth-largest city in the state of Jalisco. The City of Puerto Vallarta is the government seat of the Municipality of Puerto Vallarta which comprises the city as well as population centers outside of the city extending from Boca
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Seychelles An Exotic Tropical Paradise
The Seychelles comprises of about 115 islands and is anchored at a ambit of 1600 kms from the East African Coast. This admirable close paradise is an absorbing mix of varieties of bodies acceptance to altered regions, contest and cultures. Bodies from assorted regions like Africa, Asia and Europe came to Seychelles during altered celebrated time periods and brought forth their characteristic
Friday, January 8, 2010
Montreal City at Canada
Montreal is a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world, is a major Canadian city. With a population of 1,812,723 people approximately, it is the largest city in the province of Quebec, of which it constitutes an administrative region. 3,607,000 people live in its
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Trip to Venice Italy
The history of Venice Italy is unclear. The burghal was aboriginal formed by refugees artifice from barbaric hordes, weary evacuees who gave up their acreage for the achievability of abandon aloft the adjacent islands accounted uninhabitable by abounding at the time. Like their ancestors, the Venetians are active again.Every year, the city's baptize levels rise. The clammy summertime air cooks
Amazing Bunaken Sea Turtle
Bunaken Sea contains unique marine nature amazing and beautiful. Sightseeing and natural ideal for overseas tourists and domestic.
Casinos In Australia
When vacationing to Australia, travel visa holders would surely want to have fun during their stay in the country. And one of the places that many tourists would go out looking for is a casino. Luckily for gamers, Australia does have its own version of Las Vegas.Much like in the US, casino gaming is,
Affordable Caribbean Hotels
"Do you know of any affordable hotels in the Caribbean?" It's one of the questions we get asked most frequently. Fortunately, we've got plenty of answers. The easiest route is to look for a brand-name resort or all-inclusive, many of which have attractive rates and packages. But what if you want something smaller, with more personality? No problem: The islands are dotted with intimate, independently run hotels that offer all the touchstones of a dream Caribbean vacation—abundant sunshine, warm surf, rum drinks—without exorbitant rates. We combed through our Caribbean travel guides and selected ten such gems. None charge more than $250 a night for a standard room—even in high season*—and all provide an ideal, and affordable, Caribbean getaway.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Raja Ampat Beautiful Place For Diving
Raja Ampat is a great place where the best diving is now being threatened sustainability of coral reefs. Immediately pictured a white sand, blue sky, sea water of various colors and sound waves. Raja Ampat Located off the northwest tip of Bird's Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea. It is a part of the newly named West Papua (province) of Indonesia which was formerly Irian Jaya.
Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa formerly known as Burj Dubai, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is the tallest man-made structure ever built, at 828 m (2,717 ft). Construction began on 21 September 2004, with the exterior of the structure completed on 1 October 2009 and the building officially opened on 4 January 2010. The building is part of the 2 km2 (490-acre) flagship development called Downtown Burj Khalifa at the "First Interchange" along Sheikh Zayed Road, near Dubai's main business district.The tower's architect and engineer is Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, LLP (Chicago). Bill Baker, the Chief Structural Engineer for the project, invented the buttressed core structural system in order to enable the tower to achieve such heights economically. Adrian Smith, who worked with Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) until 2006, was the Design Partner on the project.
The primary builder is South Korean Samsung C&T, who also built the Taipei 101 and Petronas Twin Towers, followed by Belgian group Besix and Arabtec from UAE. Turner Construction Company was chosen as the construction project manager. Under UAE law, the Contractor and the Engineer of Record are jointly and severally liable for the performance of Burj Khalifa. Therefore, by adoption of SOM's design and by being appointed as Architect and Engineer of Record, Hyder Consulting is legally the Design Consultant for the tower.
Komodo National Park
Komodo National Park covers three large islands: Komodo, Rinca and Padar, and 26 small islands. There are 11 small mountains or large hills, the highest being Mt. Satalibo (" 735 m asl.). The dry and barren condition of the Park has produced a certain uniqueness. The expanse of savanna, limited water sources and a relatively hot
Monday, January 4, 2010
Beautiful Telaga Warna In Dieng
Telaga Warna In Dieng area, providing exotic shades and dazzling beauty. berhawa area cool and cold, suitable for domestic and tourist attractions overseas tourists.
9 Beach Vacation Ideas
When it comes to go on your beach vacation, it can be very hard to pick a destination. There are many places you can go, whether you want to explore the beaches of Hawaii or just play golf in Georgia. Below, you’ll find 9 ideas to help you decide on where to go for your vacation.
1. Hawaii resort
You can choose to put your frequent flier miles to good use and take a beach vacation on the island of Hawaii. Here, you can relax on the beach, swim in the ocean, play golf, and even indulge in one of the many innovative spa treatments. Hawaii enjoys some of the best weather in the world – making it a great choice for your beach vacation.
2. Golf and Beach in Georgia
Popular among the East Coast, the Cloister at Sea Island in Georgia offers you 54 holes of championship golf, sandy beaches, and a wide array of things for you to do.
3. Oahu beach vacation
At the Kahala Mandarin Oriental you can expect to be pampered like never before. You can visit the spa, take scuba diving classes, or choose to swim it up with the dolphins. The resort is conveniently located 15 minutes away from Honolulu and Waikiki Beach.
4. Virgin Islands vacation
At this vacation destination you can enjoy blue waters and sandy beaches. The Ritz Carlton, and
St. Thomas resorts offer you the best of luxury hotels during your beach vacation in the Virgin
Islands.
5. Half Moon Bay California
Located just 30 minutes by car away from San Francisco, the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay is a
quick beach vacation away from the normal busy life of the city.
6. Luxury Beach Resort of Bermuda
Two hours away by flight from New York City, Bermuda is a quick and ideal vacation away from the East Coast. Ariel Sands offers you 47 guest rooms with gourmet food and breathtaking views.
7. Romance and seclusion in Jamaica
With unique rooms and splendid views of the Caribbean, gourmet cuisine and amazing beaches,
The Caves resort in Jamaica helps to set the beach vacation mood like never before.
8. Lakeside Resort Georgia
Near Atlanta Georgia, the Lake Lanier Islands offers a golf course for golf lovers and a waterpark with several water rides, slides, and water attractions the entire family will enjoy.
9. Family fun in Hawaii
The Kona Village Resort in Hawaii offers you several vacation activities that include snorkeling,
kayaking, sailing, volleyball, tennis, fishing, scuba diving, and glass bottom boat tours.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Mystery of the Mummy
Ancient Egyptian mummies have long sparked our imaginations, starring in countless horror films and novels. But what are they? How were they made? Why were they made? That's the mystery of the mummy.The Egyptian mummification process is basically a means of preserving a dead body. Without preservation, a body will decompose, leaving only the bones. The Egyptian mummification process therefore
Exotic Beach down in Bali, Dreamland Beach
Bali has a panorama of a very exotic beaches. But not many who have enjoyed it. One of the exotic beaches is Dreamland beach. This beach has a panoramic sunset cliffs adorn towering rock and large.
Dreamland Beach is an exotic beach near Kuta beach. This beach is located in Bali Pecatu Graha (BPG), Jimbaran. The beach is located not far from the Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) can be achieved approximately 30 minutes from Kuta by riding a motorcycle to the Uluwatu Temple direction.
This beach called Dreamland as expected by the residents surrounding the land of dreams. At this location will be built Bali Pecatu Graha. However, when the monetary crisis in 1998, the mega project is abandoned. Because the locals are hoping that this project finished so that it can switch to the world for tourism, so they named this place as a dream land or dreamland. Since then this area called Dreamland beach.
This beach is known for the beauty of rocks and towering cliffs on the southern coast of Bali. Sand was softer and thicker than the white sand beach Kuta. Pounding of the waves were more challenging the surfers. To be able to step on the sand, used to be down the stairs and then down a rather steep cliffs.
Dreamland beach length in the sandstone cliffs crack reaches only about 200 meters. Along the beach there is a cafe that serves a variety of foods.
With a hidden location between a large gully, this is an excellent beach for maintaining the privacy of the visitors. Visitors can more freely express themselves to enjoy the beach and its natural beauty.
Dreamland Beach is now more orderly since the magnificent building stands belonging to Tommy Suharto, the klapa Resort. The beauty of the sunset can be enjoyed from this resort.
It's just that since the standing klapa Resort, entrance to Dreamland Beach is now a luxury resort next to it.
If you want other coastal memikmatinya in this area, there are beach beauty is almost similar to Dreamland. The distance is only 200 meters from the Dreamland. The beach is only separated by steep cliffs that jutted into the sea.
This beach has white sand and gently sloping reef when the water is shrinking. The waves, although not challenged can still dijajal by the surfers. Cafes that provide diverse food lined up on the beach. Tourists also be able to enjoy the beautiful panorama in the evening sunset as beautiful as the Dreamland beach.
Dreamland Beach is an exotic beach near Kuta beach. This beach is located in Bali Pecatu Graha (BPG), Jimbaran. The beach is located not far from the Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) can be achieved approximately 30 minutes from Kuta by riding a motorcycle to the Uluwatu Temple direction.
This beach called Dreamland as expected by the residents surrounding the land of dreams. At this location will be built Bali Pecatu Graha. However, when the monetary crisis in 1998, the mega project is abandoned. Because the locals are hoping that this project finished so that it can switch to the world for tourism, so they named this place as a dream land or dreamland. Since then this area called Dreamland beach.
This beach is known for the beauty of rocks and towering cliffs on the southern coast of Bali. Sand was softer and thicker than the white sand beach Kuta. Pounding of the waves were more challenging the surfers. To be able to step on the sand, used to be down the stairs and then down a rather steep cliffs.
Dreamland beach length in the sandstone cliffs crack reaches only about 200 meters. Along the beach there is a cafe that serves a variety of foods.
With a hidden location between a large gully, this is an excellent beach for maintaining the privacy of the visitors. Visitors can more freely express themselves to enjoy the beach and its natural beauty.
Dreamland Beach is now more orderly since the magnificent building stands belonging to Tommy Suharto, the klapa Resort. The beauty of the sunset can be enjoyed from this resort.
It's just that since the standing klapa Resort, entrance to Dreamland Beach is now a luxury resort next to it.
If you want other coastal memikmatinya in this area, there are beach beauty is almost similar to Dreamland. The distance is only 200 meters from the Dreamland. The beach is only separated by steep cliffs that jutted into the sea.
This beach has white sand and gently sloping reef when the water is shrinking. The waves, although not challenged can still dijajal by the surfers. Cafes that provide diverse food lined up on the beach. Tourists also be able to enjoy the beautiful panorama in the evening sunset as beautiful as the Dreamland beach.
London Zoo
No matter what you hearts desire, there’s a good chance amongst its thirty six acres and over five thousand animals the London zoo will have it. The London zoo has an extensive collection of birds, small mammals, bears and hippos, and apes and monkeys. Everyone is bound to fall in love with at least one of the many animals they are likely to encounter while walking through the zoo’s extensive
Visit Palm Beach Florida
Palm Beach, Florida, a barrier island, is approximately one hour's drive north of Miami, Florida. Palm Beach is a beautiful city, filled with lush colorful gardens, palm tree lined streets, large beautiful homes, clean well maintained beaches, luxury hotels, fine dining establishments, high end shopping and a safe, virtually crime free environment.If you are searching for a safe, beautiful,
Travel to Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492. Dominican Republic was the first permanent European settelemen in the Americas. The land is famous far Caribbean and Latin American worlds and is a mix of Spanish, French, Haitian and African communities. Located in Caribbean Sea this place is best known for beach resorts and in called Paradise of golfers.Travel Tips:Best time to
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Dubai Travel - Worlds Tallest tower in Dubai
On comming Monday i.e. 4th Jan, 2010, Dubai will unveil tallest tower of the world. Yes this tallest skyscrapper has set up new standards in design and consruction. Tower height is above 800 metres i.e. around 2640 feets, which is far higer than Taipei 101 tower (508 metres).Tower named Burj Dubai contains 57 lifts, 1044 apartments and 49 floors of office space, as well as a hotel bearing the
Friday, January 1, 2010
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