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Beach Honeymoon

Lazying out in the endless coastlines, soaking in the clear turquoise waters and a sunset dinner cruise is your perfect honeymoon destinations, then here are some beaches that will make you so “AWW”.

Glacier Express – A train to fall in love with

Some of the most spectacular train journeys one can make is in Switzerland. Topping the list is the “Glacier Express”. During this 7 ½ journey, expect to see gorgeous villages, soaring steeples, red sloped roofed houses, brown cows munching away the lush green grass, ice melting into little water falls, green forests and wild meadows. This St. Moritz/Davos - Zermatt panoramic train journey, crosses 291 bridges, 91 tunnels, and the Oberalp Pass which is 2033 meter above the sea level.

Hong Kong Highlights

Hong Kong is a vibrant never-say-sleep city. Neon-lit skyscrapers, tightly packed sidewalk, molasses-slow traffic, steam-filled eat outs identifies this overwhelming harbor city. In addition to the Cantonese Chinese and British influence, one can notice a diverse influence from Vietnam to Vancouver making Hong Kong a unique destination

Paris Highlights

Paris, the city of lights and city of fashion, has the reputation of being the most beautiful and romantic city in the world. History, art, culture, food or fashion, one can have a variety of attraction to see in this city.

Adventure Sport: Zorbing down the hill

For Adventure Sports enthusiast, Zorbing is a must do. Simply saying, Zorbing is a recreation activity of rolling down a hill inside a inflated ball. The experience is more like throw inside a washing machine. Though you might think with all the movement inside the zorb, you would end up black and blue, but Zorb is incredibly safe. The Zorbing site was first established in Rotoura, New Zealand.

World Famous Cuisines

The history, climate, geography, religion and culture have a deep impact on any cuisine in the world. The origin and migration of food have in turn influenced the history, culture and culture. For any traveler, tasting the world famous cuisine with its authenticity is indeed a great opportunity. Here are some of the world famous cuisines in no particular order: Lebanese Cuisine, Greek Cuisine, Spanish Cuisine, Japanese Cuisine, Mexican Cuisine, Thai Cuisine, Chinese Cuisine, French Cuisine, Italian Cuise...

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Adevnture Sport: Sky Diving

Monday, June 27, 2011 2:46 PM TOIP
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Ever had the desire to fly? Stretching those arms and experiencing the gush of air as you free fall and enjoy a birds eye view. If you are game for it, sky dive. Sky diving is most popular adventure sport which is the closest experience humans can have to flying.
Photo Credits: blackblogoftravel.com
A typical sky diving experience involves exiting a aircraft at an altitude of 1000 to 4000 feet and enjoying a free fall for about a minute depending upon the altitude of drop and then activating the parachute to reduce the speed, control the directions and land slowly in about 5 to 7 minutes. If you are not a professional sky diver, you can still do a tandem sky dive attached at strong points to a master sky divers. All modern tandem sky diving system uses a drogue parachute shortly after exiting the plane which reduces the skydiver's terminal velocity and then deploy a large parachute to support the additional weight and guide to landing. 

Though anyone can sky dive, age, weight and other health restrictions depend on the operating company and the area of operation. A custom fit harness is a mandate before boarding the aircraft for the jump. Videographers or photographers will also dive along with you to capture those unforgettable moments. The price depends on the altitude of the jump, type of photography and the company operating it. For at-most safety always choose authorized operating company, experienced tandem master and quality equipments. Listening to the operator and clarifying all the doubts will make the experience more exhilarating.

Photo Credits:ctsnow
Here is the list of World's Best Sky Dives:

1. Guam, Hawaii, USA - The small pacific island of Guam is one the best destination for sky diving. In addition to the adrenaline experience, the drop promises an unparalleled coast to coast view and blue sky.

2. Interlaken, Switzerland - Diving into a world of glaciers and snow capped mountains, the Swiss Alps sky diving in Switzerland is a must for all sky diving lovers

3. Australia and New Zealand - The adventure sports lover's haven, Australia and New Zealand has many best sites for sky diving. The aerial view of the Great barrier reef, World heritage rain forest, Golden sand beaches or Sky scrappers, one has many options to choose from.

4. Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia - If you looking for diving into a active volcano, then Kamchatka sky dive over the Mutnovsky is where you should head to.

5. India - Sports authority of Gujarat is the only sky diving operator in India.

Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Friday, January 28, 2011 8:55 AM TOIP
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 The Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven wonders of the natural world, viewing it from greater distance one can understand why. It is larger than the Great Wall of China, stretching over 3000 km almost parallel to Queensland coast, from the coastal town of Bundaberg up to the tip of Cape York. It is also the only living thing on earth visible from space.

The reef, between 15 km and 150 km off the shore and around 65 km in some parts, is a gathering of brilliant, vivid coral providing divers with the most spectacular underwater experience imaginable. A closure encounter with the Great Barrier Reef’s impressive coral garden reveals many astonishing underwater attractions including the world’s largest collection of corals (about 400 different kinds), coral sponges, dolphins, molluscs, rays, tropical fishes (about 1500 species), birds, turtles and clams. In recognition of its significance, The Great Barrier Reef was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1981.

The Great Barrier Reef’s islands are simply enchanting. There are over 100 islands, scattered off the coast of Queensland. Some islands are continental islands and some are coral clays. Some islands have marine life and some don’t. Some have standard accommodation facilities and many are not on the reef.
List of Reef Islands
 
Reef tourism has rapidly grown over the recent times; there are approximately 820 operators and 1500 vessels operating in the Marine Park. There is a diverse range of tourism operation in the Great Barrier Reef. The popular tours are days trips, overnight trips, snorkeling trip, scuba diving trip, helicopter tours, hot air ballooning tour, fishing charter, glass-bottomed boat tour, cruise ships, beach hires, water sports, whale watching, swimming with dolphin and many more.
List of some tours

Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi

Monday, January 24, 2011 2:57 PM TOIP
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The iconic red Ferrari logo roofed building of Ferrari World amusement Park is the first Ferrari theme park. This world’s largest indoor amusement park is located in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Yas Island also boosts the Yas Marina circuit, home of Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Ferrari World comprises of over 20 Ferrari inspired attractions which include Formula Rossa, the world’s fastest roller coaster, operating at a speed of 240 km/hr. There are rides and entertainments for children, family and adults. The theme-park also houses the largest Ferrari Store in the world, where the guests can buy the Ferrari merchandise and even personalize them. Dining and accommodation are also available on the Island.
Getting there:
The ‘Ferrari World’ can be reached by car. If you don’t own one, hire a Taxi
Ticket Information:
General Admission: Unlimited access to all rides and attractions and a single entry into the park which is valid for 6 months from the day of purchase
Adult: AED 225 [Rs. 2800 approx.]
Child: AED 165 [Rs. 2000 approx.]
Premium Admission: Unlimited access to all rides and attractions through fast track lane and a single entry into the park which is valid for 6 months from the day of purchase. Also, an exclusive access to VIP lounges.
Adult: AED 495 [Rs. 6150 approx.]
Child: AED 390 [Rs. 4600 approx.]
Opening Hours:
Tue-Sun [12:00 – 22:00]. Park is closed on Monday.
Tip:
It’s best to avoid the park during the F1 season in Abu Dhabi, since the park might be reserved only for Teams.

Langkawi - Honeymooner's Paradise

Thursday, December 30, 2010 9:54 AM TOIP
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Langkawi is a popular tourist destination in Malaysia. Langkawi, located in the Kedah state in the north-western part of Malaysia, is a cluster of archipelago of 99 islands. The clear turquoise water, green mountain ranges, beachfront resorts, limestone caves, mangroves and sandy beaches defines Langkawi.

Langkawi, the Malaysia’s best kept secret, is an ideal destination for Honeymooners. Why Langkawi for Honeymoon?
  1. Low cost airlines like Tiger airways, Air Asia etc. cuts down the travel cost and makes it affordable.
  2. Langkawi has many beach resorts and high-end hotels
  3. Activities in Langkawi is not tiring, hence making the honeymoon days laid back
Pulau Payar Marine Park, Langkawi
 Quick Facts:
Language:  Malay/Bahasa Malaysia
Currency: Ringgit [1MYR=14.5 INR] (at the time of the blog post)
Time difference: 2 1/2 hrs ahead of India
Best to Travel: Nov-March, Apr-Aug (Sunny), Sep-Oct (rainny)

Get-in:
Visa – Indian’s can no longer get visa on arrival. Tourist Visa is required before entering Malaysia.
Flights – There are very few or no direct flights to Langkawi from India. Kuala Lumpur is common transit point. Low cost carriers like Air Asia, Tiger Airways fly from major cities in India to Kuala Lumpur.
Trains & Ferry – Since Langkawi is an Island, a combination of train and ferry travel can be done. The nearest station is Kuah and a ferry should be taken from Kuah to Pantai Cenang Jetty terminal. [Not recommended: Long journey time]

Getting around:
Taxi can be found everywhere and the rates are fixed. Scooters/motorbikes and cars can be hired and it is highly recommended. Rentals can be found near airport, Pantai Cenang shops and jetty terminal. Road conditions are good for driving but children crossing the roads and animals on the roads are common. Helmets and seat belts are mandatory.

Sight-Seeing:
Tours:
Though there is a long list of tours provided by the operators, these are the some of the highly rated tours:
  1. Island Hopping Tour – As the name suggests, in this half day tour you will be taken to few islands around Langkawi. Eagle feeding can also be witnessed in the tour.
  2. Scuba diving & Snorkeling Tour – The full day tour will take you to the Pulau Payar marine Park, where you can snorkel. Snorkeling equipments and food is included in the tour. But for scuba diving you might need to pay extra. Three companies operate the tours, so read the reviews and choose the one you want.
  3. Mangrove & Limestone Cruise – In this half day tour, you can explore the mangrove forest and limestone rock formations. Some tour operators also include Kayaking along the mangrove forests.
  4. Jet Skiing- Many beach resorts rent out Jet Ski to their guest. But if you are not in one of them, jet skiing in the clear blue waters of Langkawi will be a great experience.
Most of the tour operators provide pick-up and drop off to the hotel. Tours booked through hotel include a commission which is quiet hefty. Hence, it’s a good idea to head to Pantai Cenang and book the tour with the operators.
Cable Car to Mount Gunung
Other Activities:
  1. Cable Car Ride & Hanging Bridge – This location will remind of the climax scene of Shahrukh’s Don (2007). It was shot here.From the Oriental Village, take a ride in the cable car to the top of Gunung Mat Chinchang and walk across the 700m high sky bridge for a spectacular view of the islands and the mountains.
  2. Underwater World: Beautiful indoor aquarium.
Get-out:
  1. Penang which can be reached from Langkawi by ferry is a must see historical town
  2. Kuala Lumpur is a vibrant city. Since many flights transit through Kuala Lumpur its good idea to stop over and visit the Petronas Towers, Bird Park and China Town.

Adventure Sport: Zorbing down the hill

Friday, December 3, 2010 2:43 PM TOIP
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For Adventure Sports enthusiast, Zorbing is a must do. Simply saying, Zorbing is a recreation activity of rolling down a hill inside a inflated ball. The experience is more like throw inside a washing machine. Though you might think with all the movement inside the zorb, you would end up black and blue, but Zorb is incredibly safe. The Zorbing site was first established in Rotoura, New Zealand.

The Zorb is a double-sectioned ball, with one ball inside the other with a layer of air in between, which acts as shock absorber. The numerous small ropes connecting the inner and outer ball holds the Zorb together.
Generally, Zorbing is performed on gentle slopes, but can also be done on a level surface. There are two different types of Zorbs: Dry Zorb and Wet Zorb. In a Dry Zorb, you will be securely strapped and they rolled down the hill, whereas in a Wet Zorb, you are not strapped and you are encouraged to stand up and run inside the zorb, like an hamster in it's wheel, and remain upright all the way to the bottom. To make it more challenging, warm soapy water is thrown inside the Zorb. Now try balancing. 
 
Places to try out Zorbing:
The most popular place to Zorb is in Rotoura, New Zealand. USA, Slovenia, Ireland, Guam, Thailand, Czech Republic, Argentina are other places where you can Zorb.

Good News is that, this adrenaline rushing sport can be enjoyed in India:
  1. Solang Valley, Himachal Pradesh (near Manali)
  2. Adventure+ camp at Bhor (near Pune)
  3. Khajjar, Himchal Pradesh
  4. Bheemeshwari fishing camp, Galibore, Kali(Dandeli), Dubare (Kodagu) and Sita (Udupi) in Karnataka
Please let us know other places in India. We can add to the list

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