A Day In The Snow

          Victoria, Australia has wonderful places to offer such as the Werribee Open Range Zoo, Sea Life melbourne Aquarium, Federation Square, Werribee Mansion, Melbourne Museum, Crown Entertainment Complex, Queen Victoria Market, Royal Botanic Gardens, Eureka Skydeck 88, Melbourne Zoo, Heallesville Sanctuary, Otway Fly and many more. 

          Among these distinguished attractions, one favourite destination is Mount Buller Alpine Resort. "It is a ski resort located in the Alpine Region of the Australian State of Victoria. The ski area around the town has a network of 22 lifts, capable of moving more than 40,000 people per hour- the highest capacity in Victoria. The highest lifted point is 1780 m at Grimus Chairlift and the base altitude is 1375 m at the Chalet Creek loading station on the Northside Express (formerly Horse Hill) chairlift/gondola. The lifts are owned by Groset, a part of the Grollo group of companies. " Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

          August 2, 2014, Saturday, we had the tremendous opportunity to personally witness the magnificent rides and attractions of Mount Buller. The ride from CBD Melbourne to Mount Buller took us four hours by Gray Line Tours. Along the route, the coach driver was so generous in sharing with us all some information regarding the famous place.

          We stayed on top of Mount Buller for three hours and those hours were filled with excitement and great memories as we strolled around the resort. We had fabulous time to a great degree when my mates did toboganning and photo taking inside the village. Many visitors came from all over Victoria and from each one's expression, you can see the extreme joy as he/ she treasured every moment on Mount Buller. Indeed it is a place worth  visiting the next time around.

                                   

Adelaide: The Beauty That Is (Part II)

           As I wrote on my previous post here about Adelaide last May, indeed our adventure in that beautiful place is such a memory that I could not help but mention again some interesting and informative matters about the place.

Anyway for anybody who wishes to visit the place especially for those first timers, here are some suggestions for your accommodations when you are in the place:

1. Adelaide International Motel- 521 Anzac Highway, Glenelg North
2. Atlantic Tower Motor Inn- corner Anzac Highway, Nile Street Glenelg
3. Baybeachfront Apartments- North Esplanade, Glenelg North
4. Bayswaterfront Apartments- Adelphi Terrace, Glenelg North
5. Bayview Apartments- Anzac Highway, Glenelg
6. Buffalo Motor Inn- 766 Anzac Highway, Glenelg
7. Comfort Inn, Haven Marina - 6-10 Adelphi Terrace, Glenelg
8. Corfu Holiday Units- 35 Moseley Street, Glenelg
9. Glenelg Gateway Apartments- 35 Brighton Road, Glenelg
10. Glenelg Seaway Apartments- 18-20 Durham Street, Glenelg

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Aside from these cool and  cosy places to stay, there are also noted and remarkable events all throughout the year and mentioning some of them are:

1. Australia Day at the Bay usually held every 26th of January
2. Brighton Jetty Classic Swim- held every month of February
3. Fringe at the Bay- held from February to March each year
4. National Beach Volleyball- Done from October each year and runs until March the following year
5. SALA Art Festival- held every month of August

          Among the favourite places to visit is Glenelg and some of its known spots are the Seacliff where one can enjoy the spectacular views plus its Tjilbruke Walking Trail is such a wonderful experience. And don't forget to watch the New Year's Eve merrymaking at the Bay Celebrations.

          Hence if you plan to go and visit Adelaide soon, just remember all these wonderful places thus making your stay a remarkable and a splendid one. And don't forget the locals who are very welcoming and warm to their guests as what we experienced when we stayed in the area.

Reference: holdfast.sa.gov.au



                                           

A Beautiful Place Called The Bahamas

          One of the most popular destinations among tourists in the Caribbean part is The Bahamas. Its proximity to USA is not that much in fact it is just an hour flight from Florida. Some of its famous places are Out Islands of the Exumas, Andros, Abacos, Eleuthera among others. The weather is so cool for it only lies between 17 º celsius to 25º celsius and even more dipping at night at 5-7º celsius. 

"The Bahamas, officially known as the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, is an island country consisting of more than 700 islands, cays, and islets in the Atlantic Ocean; north of Cuba and Hispaniola (The Dominican Republic and Haiti) , northwest of the Truks and Caicos Islands; southeast of the U.S. state of Florida. Its capital is Nassau on the island of the New Providence. 

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          Originally inhabited by the Lucayan, a branch of the Arwakan-speaking Taino people, the Bahamas were the site of Columbus' first landfall in the New World in 1492.   It became a British Colony in 1718, when the British clamped down on piracy. "- from Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia

         So many great things and facts have been written down about the beautiful place called the Bahamas and to make some of them; 

- the Lucayan Indians were the original inhabitants who lived throughout The Bahamas from 900-1500 A.D.;

- Nassau was officially promoted as a fashionable winter season resort in 1898 with the Hotel and Steam Ship Service Act;

- there are no rivers in the Bahamas;

-The Bahamas has the clearest water in the world with visibility of over 200 feet (61 metres). It has been scientifically proven that a specific alga, which requires light to live, is found deeper in The Bahamas than anywhere else on earth.

-finally, Andros, (2,300 square miles) is the fifth largest island in the Caribbean, but only has a population of 8,000 people. (Source- http://www.guidetocaribbeanvacations.com/bahamas/BahamasInfo.htm)

         Those are just some of the interesting facts about this famous tourist destinations. While there, enjoy the heavenly scenic spots of the place and do so many things such as fishing, diving, sightseeings and many more. Thus, if you want to have a wonderful getaway, book one flight now to The Bahamas. 

                                               

Adelaide: The Beauty That Is

          Adelaide, the central city of South Australia, has been a subject of our holidays just a few days ago. I, together with my wife and two good friends, Erwin and Jozh, had the golden opportunity to stroll and discover the beauty of the city itself.

          The first day was spent in visiting some good friends and we were ushered to a delightful evening with delicious food and casey wines. We all enjoyed the hospitality of our hosts, couple Sally and her chef husband, Bryan. The latter prepared everything and after the dinner, we saluted him for such a wonderful evening of food and wine.

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          The ensuing day was spent in visiting Barossa Valley Wineries. Along the road, you can already take a look on the vast fields planted with grapes, the main component of their famous wines. There are more or less 20 wineries in the area and due to their big number, our group was only able to visit two areas, Penfolds and Jacob Creeks Wineries. With all the exotic and unique brands of wines, we then had the rare chance of tasting some of those famous brands such as the wine of the month 2009 century hill Shiraz at 60$ each bottle.

          Conquering the city- that was our theme on our last day. We had the opportunity to visit the famous Victoria Market with all its delicacies and varied shops composed of international products such as Western, Mediterranean, Asian and many more. We enjoyed much of the city's treasures like the famous Rumble Street displaying all those famous brands like Chanel, Prada, and the like.

          While we were on our way back to Melbourne, each one of us treasured the wonderful moments we all experienced in Adelaide, the city of great wines and churches.

                                    

Top 10 Beaches in the Caribbean

                                              Author: Travel Guru

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          A holiday to the Caribbean offers you the chance to visit some of the most spectacular beaches in the world. Virtually every island of the Caribbean will have beaches that amaze; with crystal clear blue seas, sugar white sand & palm trees.

To help you choose where to go and more importantly what beach to choose, we have compiled a list of the top 10 beaches in the Caribbean.

1/ Palm Beach (Aruba) – Idyllic beach setting with superb white sand.

2/ Grand Anse Beach (Grenada) – 3km beach with sugar-white sand, lots of space & shallow waters.

3/ Johnson's Point (Antigua) – Made up of secluded coves; these white soft sand beaches are a must for snorkeling & swimming

4/ Pink Sand Beach ( Bahamas) – One of the world's most photographed beaches, often voted world's best by travel publications. 5km's of salmon pink coloured sand, due to red plankton that has mixed with the fine white sand.

5/ Crane Beach (Barbados) – Often voted as Barbados' most beautiful beach. Imposing cliffs, a natural coral reef and soft white sands make for a perfect beach.

6/ Negril Beach (Jamaica) – Laid back atmosphere and Jamaica's prettiest beach. A lot quieter than Seven Mile beach.



7/ Englishman's Bay (Tobago) – A sheltered beach with fine white sand, crystal waters & surrounded by a palm jungle.

8/ Grace Bay (Turks & Caicos) – Part of a national marine park, this beach has fine white sand, calm turquoise waters and is protected by a barrier reef.

9/ Trunk Bay (US Virgin Islands) – A beautiful beach with crystal clear waters, considered one of the best places for snorkeling in the Caribbean.

10/ Shoal Bay (Anguilla) – Put Angullia on the tourism map; sugar-white sand, crystal clear blue waters & coral reefs.


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What Travels Can Give To Us

         Traveling has been a pastime I have ever since my younger days. Upon discovering new places, I come to terms with my understanding of certain practices and expectations. Of course, there are accompanying sacrifices such as finances, time, people, and many more. Yet the joy and satisfaction offered by those opportunties are much treasured and to some extent, they go beyond any material return. 

          Much to my delight, travels allow me to deepen my understanding of certain places' cultures and pactices. Being born as human beings, we are aware that accompanying biases and limited judgments are felt by us even after the experience of traveling a certain place.

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          On the other hand, it is but natural to us to have preconditioned items on our minds. We are at times hesitant to venture into other places due to their ill advised recommendations and assessment. However, if we will only allow ourselves to look deeper into a place's intrinsic wealth, we therefore would feel deeply amazed and overwhelmed to realize that certain new horizons can be divulged to us. 

          Thus, let us all open ourselves to the experience of travelling since this would enable us to widen our horizon, enrich our culture and open our hearts to the beauty and wonder of other places in this beautiful world we live in.

                                          

The Beauty That Is: MINILOC ISLAND

          One time, while at work, my boss came to my workplace and we shared for a while. He was telling me about his travels in and out of the country. Yes, he loves to travel and to enjoy every richness any country can offer to him.

        Anyway, as we went on with our sharing, he was excited and thrilled to share with me his planned visit to Miniloc Island Resort. He said that he found out about this paradise called Miniloc Island on the internet. See how and what wonderful things the internet then can offer to you and me.

          Anyway I am sharing you at this time a few facts about this newly found heaven for adventurers in the Philippines, the Miniloc Islands. 

          "Miniloc Island is in El Nido, Northern Palawan. Nowadays it is being dubbed as the perfect holiday destination for all people young and old alike. The resort is tucked in a beautiful cove with a backdrop of sheer limestone cliffs. Reminiscent of a coastal village, the island's quaint charm is enhanced by its crystal clear waters teeming with vibrant marine life." - Source: http://www.elnidoresorts.com/elnido/miniloc-island-resort/about-miniloc/  

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          Aside from that, one can enjoy the fresh coconuts at the cozy beach bar and it also has a much comfortable approach to its kayaks to such favorite places as Big and Small Lagoons for you to savor your own adventure. As a whole, any adventurer person like my boss will surely have a great time staying on this heavenly place, the Miniloc Island Resort.