Sri Lanka�s Ceylon Tourism Fund by CAM with Deutsche Bank to Invest 0.5bn in 10 Key Leisure Companies

01st August 2010, www.thebottomline.lk, By Santhush FernandoCeylon Tourism Fund - Sri Lanka�s first ever sector fund launched by the ambitious Ceylon Asset Management is hopeful of raising a half a bn rupees. �We anticipate to raise about 500 mn rupees within the next three months, out of which a 200 million has already been committed by investors,� said Dulindra Fernando, the Managing Director

La Plage {Paris}

Last weekend I passed through my beloved Paris for a day en route from Brittany to the south of France and as lovely as the countryside and beach are, I was reminded once again that first and foremost I�m an urban explorer. Ever summer for a month, the city of Paris transforms various areas around the city into urban beaches known as �Paris Plage� [plage = beach]. The program is in it�s 9th

Camels in Desert, Sam

From Jaisalmer (State: Rajasthan) at a distance of 42 kms is a popular spot in the desert is Sam (State: Rajasthan). People go to this place to watch sunset. (Click on the image for bigger view) One can reach this place by driving on the road. Other most popular means of transport is camel safari.

Nasi Kucing, The Most favorite main menu in Angkringan

Welcome back in Yogyakarta, house of culture of Indonesia. In this post I'll tell you about unique local food. Just like my last post about moveable street stall called Angkringan, now I'll show you what favorite menu can you find in Angkringan.Most of people and students in Yogyakarta familiar with this unique food named "Nasi Kucing" or "Sega Kucing" in Javanist. However, don't translate its

Tour and Travel boat

Our beautiful arch in stainless steel is finally with us and perfectly installed. This addition gives the boat a whole new world tour look, we can't wait to get the solar panels and the wind generator in place on it. Alex draw the design himself on this arch and it's perfectly custom made for our needs. And so very beautiful where it stands. /T

Dubai Palm With Details & Pictures

The Dubai Palm is one of Dubai�s most innovative property developments, and the flagship development to extend the Dubai coastline. The original Palm, the Palm Jumeirah, is one of a trilogy, with the Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Deira due for completion over the next decade. At present, the Palm Jumeirah is home to many property owners of villas, apartments and town homes, and yet more residents

Ocean Liners in the Mist

Sailing the Atlantic Ocean aboard Celebrity Summit.Photo � 2010 Aaron SaundersIt's official: I love the fog. Today, there's still something deep and mysterious about sailing through foggy conditions.  The sea is generally quite calm, and there's an unsettling stillness in the air: no birds are around, marine life is rarely seen, and your view can be limited to less than a few feet.  No wonder the

Touring Malacca

Let princess tour you around in Malacca, the historical city of Malaysia. Touring + camwhoring (almost every photo has my face plus poser lol). Anyway these are the places that one must visit when you go to Malacca. Menara Taming Sari.Menara Taming Sari.Malacca Maritime Museum - Muzium Samudera Phase I (Replica of Flor de la Mar)Overlooking Melaka River.Princess on the deck.Shoes off (in the

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Dreamland Villa is an isolated villa located in Ungasan, south of Bali . Not only is it isolated, it is also very private with only 39 villas to spare. This peaceful refuge screams privacy, and those who are seeking for a more entertaining holiday might want to skip this option as its remote location doesn�t make for a very exciting experience. It is though, an ideal location for honeymooners and

Imbulun Sangir Waterfall Tourism Beautiful

West Sumatra's natural beauty has long had regional cachet, even dating back to the early 1900s during the Dutch Colonial era.It abounds with mountains, valleys, rivers, springs, caves and forests. One regency in the province, Solok Selatan, or South Solok, has them all. Recently we traveled through Solok Selatan for five days to see for ourselves how the natural beauty was standing up.Our

Singapore Tour – A time to Treasure Memorable Holidays Memories

This beautiful city is the capital and largest city of West Flanders and attracts yearly more than 2 millions of

Wonderful Pataya Beach Thailand, The Most Enchanting Beach Resorts In The World

Pattaya is one of the most enchanting beach resorts in the world, located along a spectacular bay on the Gulf of Thailand�s east coast, about 150 kilometers south-east of Bangkok, in Thailand. A fishing village turned South-East Asia�s most favorite vacation spot � Pattaya is much popular among the westerners including Americans and Europeans and is regarded as a great alternative over

Luxury Vacation Ideas in Six Senses Latitude Laamu Maldives

Six Senses Latitude Laamu is located on the privately owned Olhuveli Island in the Laamu Atoll, towards the south of the Maldives archipelago and will opening in early 2010. With a strong focus on attention to detail, Six Senses Latitude Laamu is designed to offer individual style along with a strong sense of community. The result is an eco-friendly yet luxurious guest experience blending

Zurich Switzerland Travel Guide

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Waterfalls in India

Indian peninsula is bounded on its three sides- the Arabian Sea to the west, the Bay of Bengal to the east and the Indian Ocean to the south. The country with a long coastline measuring over 6,700 kms houses some of the world�s finest beaches. Indian Beaches stretch across the shoreline of the states like - Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and West

Assam Culture

Assam - the very mention of this word brings to one�s mind the delightful blend of culture, heritage, faiths and beliefs of the innumerous ethnic tribes and sub-tribes residing in this region. The culture and tradition of the state, its music, dance and literature are all interwoven into the social fabric and cross all barriers of caste, creed and religion. In fact, a mention of the rich

Assam Tourist Attractions

Assam, one of the most beautiful states in India, is a nature lover's paradise. Doused with the water of the raging Brahmaputra, flourishing with the green beauty of the tea gardens, alive with rich and varied wildlife and beautified by the numerous architectural wonders, this northeastern state is the place where history unites with nature, culture and religion. In keeping with the wide variety

Haflong Tourism

Location: 85 km from Silchar and 345 km from GuwahatiAltitude: 680 mMust Visit: Haflong Lake, Jatinga, MaibongIdeal Time: October to AprilHaflongHaflong is a spectacular hill station of Assam, which is located at an altitude of 680 m above the sea level. It serves as the district headquarters of North Cachar Hills, one of the 23 districts of Assam. It is located at a distance of 85 km to the

Gembira Loka, Jogja Zoological Garden

Gembira Loka Zoo is a zoo located in Yogyakarta. Loka means a place, Gembira mean happy. Nearly half a century ago IX lane predecessor realize the desire to develop 'Bonraja' kelangenan wildlife preserve whose the king became a public garden animals. So Glad Loka established on an area of 20 ha of which half of the protected forest. There are more than 100 species of wildlife including 61

Phool Bagh and Wind Towers, Orchha

In Orchha (State: Madhya Pradesh) the Phool Bagh is a beautiful garden of the royal rulers of the Bundelkhand dynasty. Surrounded by colorful and attractive flower beds in those days, Phool Bagh was the summer palace of the rulers of Orchha.The shot below was taken from the Charurbhuj Temple. On the left is Ram Raja Temple and in the extreme right the two towers are Wind

Italian Beach

Other than the islands of Greece and the South of France, beaches in Italy draw more people per year than any other country in Europe. The hardest part is deciding which of the Italian beaches to visit, as each one has a storied history and separate features. The world famous Amalfi coast has many of the best beaches in Italy - you can throw a dart at a map and never go wrong.

Menorca

Good news! Menorca and Formentor is on for tomorrow. We're hoping to get a good change to try out our new scuba diving gear and underwater camera in the beautiful waters they offer over there. See you when we arrive.

2010 Phuket Vegetarian Festival - Full Schedule

UPDATE October 2010Festival now over. Some reports and photos on this blog:• Bang Neow Shrine Street Procession 13th October• Vegetarian Festival Part 1 (photos from 7th, 10th, 11th Octber)Next year (2011), the festival will start earlier, around September 27th - the date is not fixed, it's based on the Chinese lunar calendar.Dates and schedule now available for the Phuket Vegetarian Festival

Allure of the Seas

Contest DetailsI spent a semester on a ship traveling around the world. It was an incredible experience, but one of the least memorable aspects was the food (except the thrill of having PB&J on board). If only my friend - and UVA fellow rower - Wright had been chef on board. The other day Wright wrote me to tell me he was selected to be a finalist in the Allure of the Seas Culinary Challenge. It

Spain Travel Tours

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Angel Island in San Francisco Bay

Angel Island is a extraordinary and pleasing island located in San Francisco Bay. Angel Island State Park cover entire island and the Island offer miles of hiking trails, including a amazing trek to the top of Mt. Livermore. Mt. Livermore is the highest point of the island in that you'll find impressive panoramic view of the entire Bay Area . The island is visited by thousands of people who go to familiarity its narration and frivolous activities.

A volunteer program as Tourism Cares for America is to help safeguard, conserve and protect tourism related sites in America that need concern and innovation. The program is a wonderful occasion for you to roll up your sleeves and make a difference while networking with other travel industry professionals who fancy to give back.

Exotic Vacation Spots in Turks and Caicos island

The Turks and Caicos Islands offer some of the best beaches and sea adventures in the Caribbean. It has about 200 miles of pristine secluded beaches, the world�s 3rd largest reef and many national parks for the ecotourist to explore. It is a prime diving destination but it is also much loved by those who just want to chill out on beautiful white sand beaches and do

Hunting for Treasure {20eme}

I'm good at getting my friends into crazy adventures, and Saturday's La Chasse aux Tresors [Paris treasure hunt set up by the Mairie de Paris] did just that. I signed up for the 20th arrondisement, wanting to explore a side of Paris I don't get to often (part of the goal of the event). I must admit the most challenging part - besides testing our treasure hunting skills en francais - was finding

Indian Ocean cruise holiday with a beach resort stay in the Maldives

Imagine a string of white sand islands, barely rising out of the sea. Imagine mesmerising waters, so clear and so blue. Imagine reclining under a coconut palm, a cool cocktail in your outstretched hand. Don't just imagine. Come to the Maldives. Highlights of the Maldives Experience the exceptional marine life and abundance of coral reefs that surround the islands. This is a

Golden Gate Park

San Francisco is unique in that a few of its parks and nearly all of its beaches within city limits form part of the regional Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which is one of the most visited units of the National Park system in the United States, with over 13 million visitors a year.

It is also one of the largest urban parks in the world. The beaches and parks that form the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco include Ocean Beach runs along the Pacific Ocean shoreline and is frequented by a vibrant surfing community; Baker Beach which is located in a cove west of the Golden Gate and part of the former military base, the Presidio. Within the Presidio is Crissy Field, a former airfield that was restored to its natural salt marsh ecosystem.

The GGNRA also administers Fort Funston, Lands End, Fort Mason, and Alcatraz. The National Park Service also separately administers the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park—a fleet of historic ships and waterfront property around Aquatic Parkarea.

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Beautiful Popular Landmark Tourist Attractions in Germany

According to the German Tourism Association these eight buildings are the most visited landmark tourist attractions in Germany.The list is for landmark buildings only and does not include places like the Black Forest or the city of Berlin or

Weekend trip

Our friends have now all returned to their homes around the globe and we're back to the normal and some final work before leaving for vacation. That doesn't stop us from spending the weekends on the sea. Or to be frankly honest, we're pretty good at finding excuses, and have already cut down work to around 50%. Some pics from our last trip, somewhere in between Tossa de mar and Sant Feliu:

Places you should not miss in Malaysia

Wind surfing - Burau Bay - Langkawi - KedahSultan Ismail Petra Arch - Kelantan Paka - Terengganu Masjid Jamek KWAN YIN TEMPLE Astana - Kuching - Sarawak ALAM SHAH MOSQUE ALAM SHAH MOSQUE Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre

Galapagos Islands In Ecuador pics

Galapagos Islands is are magnificentand the beautiful island. The Gal�pagos islands and its surrounding waters are part of a province, a national park, and a biological marine reserve. The Islands are underwater volcanic formations which surface as an isolated paradise of flora and fauna. Where else can you coexist with penguins, sea lions, iguanas and hundreds of other exotic species.

Beauty Bay in Canada

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Dayalbagh Gardens, Agra

Dayalbagh (State: Uttar Pradesh) is at a distance of 15 kms from Agra. Here in 1861, Shiv Dayal Sahib stared a religious movement known as Radhasoami Satsang Movement, that is an amalgamation of a number of other religions. In his memory his disciples constructed the Dayalbagh Gardens. (Click on the images for bigger picture) This is actually not a flower garden, but home for a

Restoran Nyonya Suan

Last month I went on a road trip with friends to Malacca/KL/Genting during the holiday on our King's birthday. Discovered this Nyonya cuisine restaurant during lunch time. One of the trip mates recommended as he's tried it a few times. It's just walking distance from the famous Menara Taming Sari of Malacca.Colorful windows, I like it!! Classical feel.For those who loves spicy food, you can

Visit The Tampa Bay For Exotic And Scintillating Sunsets

Tampa Bay is located besides the Gulf of Mexico on the western coast of Florida. It is considered as one of the largest fresh water estuary. The Tampa Bay is fun filled holiday destination where you can find amazing landscapes and beautiful scenery. The lush green gardens and the fresh water will take your heart away.Tampa Bay at nightThings To Do The Tampa Bay is an electrifying

Have A Close Experience Of The Natural Wonders Of Canberra

Canberra, more officially is the capital and the inland city of Australia. It is situated about 280 kilometers from Sidney. The city is centrally located between the two major cities of Melbourne and Sydney. Being the important city of Australia it is well known as a tourist spot for spending your vacations. Things To DoAre you finding any difficulty in exploring the best places then have a

Over 3,700 pilgrims visit Amarnath, 5th batch leaves

Over 3,700 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the Amarnath shrine, while the fifth batch of 3,165 devotees today left for the cave temple in south Kashmir Himalayas.The batch, comprising of 2,157 males, 699 females, 111 children and 198 sadhus, left in a convoy of 228 vehicles around 0500 hours amid tight security, police said.The convoy, which left twin base camps of Pahalgam and Baltal for their

Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area of Tanzania stretches 8,300 square kilometers and boasts a blend of people, archeology, landscapes, and wildlife. Here you will find the Ngorongoro Crater, which is one of the greatest natural spectacles in the world and is considered to be the world’s 8th wonder.The crater is located on the border of the Serengeti National Park and is only a few hours away from

Tourism in White Beach Japan

By :Harish D Shenoy Overview    Located just 30 seconds away from Ohama Beach, Shimoda, White Beach Hotel is located on a beach that is considered the best in Japan. This hotel, which has a bar and restaurant is one of the closest to the beach and is capable of catering to all the needs of their guests. Guests can enjoy after-beach showers, have a coffee or cocktail or even have a meal on site.

Holidays Destination of Ocracoke Beach - North Carolina

Ocracoke is not easy to get to, but that�s why you should get there � travel to the Outer Bank�s most pristine beach on a ferry, private plane, or private boat. More than ten miles of clean, uncorrupted beach is host to the best fishing, sailing, and kayaking in North Carolina. Dolphins, turtles, birds, and even wild ponies call Ocracoke their home and they have little to worry about,

Beautiful Cuba Varadero Beach Holidays

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Ideal Beach Holiday Destinations

By :Melanie Perez Tamil Nadu is the southernmost part which is present on the land of India. It is sandwiched between the Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean. The area is enriched by some exotic and fun-filled beaches which are tripped by the people from all over the world. There are innumerable sea sides which are present on this part of the globe. Spaced out from some ancient and traditional temples

Places you must vist in Singapore

Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom :Animal & Bird EncountersAZZURA Beach ClubGogreen Segway Eco AdventureMegaZip Adventure Park :Sentosa 4D MagixSentosa CineBlastSentosa Luge & SkyrideSentosa Nature DiscoverySiloso BeachSongs of the Sea :Southernmost Point of Continental AsiaTanjong BeachThe Flying TrapezeThe MerlionPalawan Beach :Tiger Sky TowerWaveHouse SentosaUnderwater World Singapore and

Singapore Tour – A time to Treasure Memorable Holidays Memories

With what words or phrase will you define Singapore? Will it be enough to define Singapore as one of the most vibrating destinations in the world or one of the most prosperous countries in the world? Will you define is at one of the most gorgeous cities in the world. Define with any words but your words will hardly be able to compare the Beauty of Singapore the home to busiest port in the world.

Travel Guide : Essential Things for Your Carry-on and Luggage Bags

Planning your travel is the first and foremost activity before a scheduled trip whether it is for business or personal purposes....Careful planning will save you from forgetting something (imagine the stress when it happens), and for unexpected

Pattaya Thailand Hotels and Beach Resorts - Travel Accommodation Guides

Travel to Pattaya Thailand and discover the beauty that lies in this tourist destination. This exotic place is popular for its nightlife, great restaurants, world class beaches, leisure parks, luxury hotels, beach resorts, museum, shopping and some interesting tourist attractions. Pattaya Thailand is has also beautiful landscapes such as tropical garden, lush tropical rainforests, mountains

The Second Kathu Village Culture Festival

Last weekend from the 25th - 27th June our local village had it's second cultural street festival (first one was last August - see here). Using the word "village" in Phuket may sound odd, but there are many small communities in Phuket and remember that Phuket was not always so built up - go back only 20 years and things were much quieter. The villages like Kathu retain a very local way of life

Spain Madrid Tourist Attractions

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