Romantically referred to as the "pearl in the ear of India", there is no better place to honeymoon than gorgeous Sri Lanka. This tiny island boasts lovely stretches of beaches and a rich cultural heritage. Together, indulge in adventures at this breath taking destination and enjoy this special time in this romantic country.
Get active and throw yourselves in some water sports along the 1340 km of coastline surrounding Sri Lanka. Windsurfing, surfing, swimming all are to be indulged in for an exotic, island adventure. Worth mentioning is the Arugam Bay which is 315 km east of Colombo, one of Sri Lanka's capital city. Its main attraction is surfing and you can arrange for classes with experienced surfers. Pottuvil Lagoon is just two kilometers from the Bay and has an impressive mangrove ecosystem. Apart from this see herd of elephants and leopards at Lahugala National Park and get engrossed in viewing the exotic birds at Kumana Bird Sanctuary. Cap off your visit with a spiritual retreat at Magul Vaha Viharaya, a 2000 year old Buddhist temple.
Get set for some major city life by visiting Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital city. See the remains of colonial architecture still reserved from the Dutch and Portuguese occupation. Buy a box of Indian sweets at Pettah, Colombo's loud bazaar and polish them off while people- watching at Galle Face Green. It is a boisterous place with crowds involved in fun games of cricket and kite flying and families and friends picnicking. Try your hand at cricket too while you are at it!
For a cosmopolitan experience take a walk along Crescat Boulevard which houses a majestic shopping centre full off international brands. To the south of the city are Dehiwala and its Zoo which has all kinds of animals. Spend a Sunday at Mount Lavinia with its relaxed atmosphere. It is truly pulsing on Sundays when you can enjoy the sea air and a refreshing cocktail amidst the music and people.
Do not miss the ayurveda spas for herbal treatments that are great for relieving stress. These are found in most cities of Sri Lanka. Satisfy your craving for culture by visiting the National Museum in Colombo which has Sinhalese artifacts, rare collections of traditional masks and 4000 palm-leaf manuscripts. Do view blue whales on the trips organized from Mirissa on the south coast. Such views will truly take your breath away and reveal the beauty of seeing such wonder with your loved one.
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Monday, October 12, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Better Deal on Hotel Rooms
When you are looking at booking accommodation for your vacation, always phone the hotel directly, not any intermediary. The agents that book hotels for you want you to book through them so they make their commission, but have no motivation to find you a particularly good deal. Ask if the hotel has any particular offers on for the days you are staying – you might be surprised to find they will often find a better package for you. Even if there isn’t a better deal, ask about getting a corporate rate and you can often make a big saving on your rooms, even if your trip has nothing to do with business.
Shopping around when you are booking hotels can also lead to other perks and savings. If you let the booking clerks know that you are considering their competitors and even what price you have been quoted for other rooms, you will sometimes find that they can offer you a better deal, or include a free breakfast in the price, for example.
When you reach the hotel verify that the price you have agreed is what they are charging you and check to see if they can improve on it. Even if they can’t, see if you can upgrade to a better room or get a room with a better view. The hotel will be keen to keep your business and encourage you to stay so they will often be quite accommodating in providing additional perks.
Whenever you are dealing with the hotel be friendly, polite and approachable. The staff will be much more inclined to help you out and find you a great deal if they like you.
Shopping around when you are booking hotels can also lead to other perks and savings. If you let the booking clerks know that you are considering their competitors and even what price you have been quoted for other rooms, you will sometimes find that they can offer you a better deal, or include a free breakfast in the price, for example.
When you reach the hotel verify that the price you have agreed is what they are charging you and check to see if they can improve on it. Even if they can’t, see if you can upgrade to a better room or get a room with a better view. The hotel will be keen to keep your business and encourage you to stay so they will often be quite accommodating in providing additional perks.
Whenever you are dealing with the hotel be friendly, polite and approachable. The staff will be much more inclined to help you out and find you a great deal if they like you.
Monday, September 7, 2009
World Heritage Tour and Packages
Aruba
Aruba is very famous a Caribbean Island paradise that is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Island has many white sand beaches that attract tourist year round and the water sports like scuba diving, sailing, fishing, and sun bathing never end. You can site see on the island, go to museums or visit the National Parks. The restaurants are amazing and the fresh sea food is usually the main course. The high end luxury shopping is known around the world for its variety.
Netherlands Antilles
Holland in the Caribbean the Netherlands Antilles is small chain of Islands that are part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, this amazing place has tropical rain forests beaches and great modern resorts for sunny vacations. The Dutch influence is everywhere and even the buildings and homes are the same design and colors as in Amsterdam so it is literally like Holland in the Caribbean. Daily flights are available to this great Island paradise that is a great place for family vacations.
Cha Am Thailand
Cha Am Thailand is a nice stretch of beach outside Bangkok about an hour and a half drive from the center of the city. It is a favorite beach for the Bangkok locals who drive down and stay all day and drive back home. The beach is several miles long and has many spots covered completely by umbrellas where local restaurants bring food to you in the shade. They also have plenty of bathrooms and showers right on the beach.
The resorts in the area are reasonably priced but if you can find accommodations further away you can save some money or do what the Thais do and make a day of it at the beach and drive back to your hotel in Bangkok in the evening. It is a great quiet place to escape the big city and the local restaurants have good prices.
Aruba is very famous a Caribbean Island paradise that is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Island has many white sand beaches that attract tourist year round and the water sports like scuba diving, sailing, fishing, and sun bathing never end. You can site see on the island, go to museums or visit the National Parks. The restaurants are amazing and the fresh sea food is usually the main course. The high end luxury shopping is known around the world for its variety.
Netherlands Antilles
Holland in the Caribbean the Netherlands Antilles is small chain of Islands that are part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, this amazing place has tropical rain forests beaches and great modern resorts for sunny vacations. The Dutch influence is everywhere and even the buildings and homes are the same design and colors as in Amsterdam so it is literally like Holland in the Caribbean. Daily flights are available to this great Island paradise that is a great place for family vacations.
Cha Am Thailand
Cha Am Thailand is a nice stretch of beach outside Bangkok about an hour and a half drive from the center of the city. It is a favorite beach for the Bangkok locals who drive down and stay all day and drive back home. The beach is several miles long and has many spots covered completely by umbrellas where local restaurants bring food to you in the shade. They also have plenty of bathrooms and showers right on the beach.
The resorts in the area are reasonably priced but if you can find accommodations further away you can save some money or do what the Thais do and make a day of it at the beach and drive back to your hotel in Bangkok in the evening. It is a great quiet place to escape the big city and the local restaurants have good prices.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
World Best Resorts
The Caribbean
The Caribbean is one of the most desired places on earth for its white sand beaches, blue water and tropical weather. There are many islands to visit in the area and you can fly directly into the Caribbean or take a holiday cruise ship and sail form island to island.
The paradise of Dubai
The worlds only six star hotel is in Dubai for a reason that there is no place on earth like this Middle Eastern city. Its oil wealth has caused a building boom of luxurious resorts, housing and business centers that are truly a marvel to look at. The vacations offered in this sea side city are the best in the world and you can bring the entire family for sunny holidays.
Cha Am beach
Cha Am beach is also a great beach to go to in Thailand. It is only an hour and a half form Bangkok and is very popular with the local Bangkok crowd. The beach is quiet, comfortable and has miles of giant umbrellas to sit under while local vender's bring you fresh seafood to eat. The air is clean and the area is not so developed as other places in Thailand.
Qatar
Qatar is a wonderful beach vacation spot in the Middle East that is very popular with Europeans. This small country is very westernized and you can stay at great resorts on the beach and enjoy the water sports, sunbathing and fine dining as if in the Caribbean or Mediterranean. This Arabic society is very open to drinking, dancing and fun filled tourist activities. The cities are very modern and the shopping malls are fantastic and very large. This destination is very popular with Muslims as well as westerners who want to relax and enjoy a good fun filled beach vacation.
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are off of the African coast in the Atlantic Ocean and this popular tourist destination brings in 10 million visitors a year. There are many islands like Tenerife, Gran Canaria Island, Fuerteventura, La Palma, Lanzarote, El Hierro and La Gomera. The islands are very modern and well developed with deep sea ports, international airports, large shopping facilities and luxury resorts. The Islands offer vibrant nightlife, great beaches and family oriented activities. You can stay at a large resort, small hotel or private home with your very own beach.
The Caribbean is one of the most desired places on earth for its white sand beaches, blue water and tropical weather. There are many islands to visit in the area and you can fly directly into the Caribbean or take a holiday cruise ship and sail form island to island.
The paradise of Dubai
The worlds only six star hotel is in Dubai for a reason that there is no place on earth like this Middle Eastern city. Its oil wealth has caused a building boom of luxurious resorts, housing and business centers that are truly a marvel to look at. The vacations offered in this sea side city are the best in the world and you can bring the entire family for sunny holidays.
Cha Am beach
Cha Am beach is also a great beach to go to in Thailand. It is only an hour and a half form Bangkok and is very popular with the local Bangkok crowd. The beach is quiet, comfortable and has miles of giant umbrellas to sit under while local vender's bring you fresh seafood to eat. The air is clean and the area is not so developed as other places in Thailand.
Qatar
Qatar is a wonderful beach vacation spot in the Middle East that is very popular with Europeans. This small country is very westernized and you can stay at great resorts on the beach and enjoy the water sports, sunbathing and fine dining as if in the Caribbean or Mediterranean. This Arabic society is very open to drinking, dancing and fun filled tourist activities. The cities are very modern and the shopping malls are fantastic and very large. This destination is very popular with Muslims as well as westerners who want to relax and enjoy a good fun filled beach vacation.
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are off of the African coast in the Atlantic Ocean and this popular tourist destination brings in 10 million visitors a year. There are many islands like Tenerife, Gran Canaria Island, Fuerteventura, La Palma, Lanzarote, El Hierro and La Gomera. The islands are very modern and well developed with deep sea ports, international airports, large shopping facilities and luxury resorts. The Islands offer vibrant nightlife, great beaches and family oriented activities. You can stay at a large resort, small hotel or private home with your very own beach.
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