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The Maldives Victory Day in November

An intimate private Maldives Resort the Cocoa Island Maldives is a magical accommodation facility that offers overwater suites providing the guests a unique experience. Because of this beautiful accommodation setting many tourists are attracted to this Maldives Luxury Hotel. With all the luxury facilities and the divine cuisine this surely adds more spice to the paradise of Maldives.

Maldives has been an independent and free country since 1965. In 1988 a group of terrorists which comprised of Sri Lankans and Maldivians attacked the capital Male and the president’s Office and other government buildings. This attack was defeated in the end by the government of Maldives at a cost of 11 civilian and 8 soldiers’ lives. This day is marked as victory day in the Maldives and is still celebrated on the 3rd of November.

‘Diyaluma Falls’ a natural beauty

The Bandarawela Hotel lies on a magical environment where the mountains touch the clouds while covering itself in a green carpet of tea plants. One of the leading Hotel Sri Lanka, it offers its guests comfortable and modern accommodation facilities that also make it one of the top Hotels Sri Lanka. Enjoy a hot cup of pure Ceylon tea and relax yourselves by absorbing all the beauties and comforts that the nature offers.

Among the different places and sceneries to visit while in Bandarawela, the Diyaluma falls should top one’s list. Diyaluma means “rapid flow of water” in Sinhalese, this waterfall is considered as the second highest waterfall in the country. It is capable of mesmerizing anyone with its beauty. There are many folk stories based on this beautiful falls, which shows how much it is interrelated with the normal life of the people.

Tokyo Amusement Parks

If its theme park thrills and family entrainment you are after, then a visit to Tokyo will not disappoint! There are many theme parks in and around this lively metropolis and if you are in search of a short term apartment Tokyo has to offer that can be used as a base for your travels, then Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo is an option worth considering. This well equipped Tokyo serviced apartment can be found right near the Shinjuku East area and is walking distance from subway stations that can be used as you tour the local theme parks. It goes without saying that the city’s most famous theme park is Tokyo Disneyland where Mickey and the gang await to offer you and the kids an unforgettable holiday experience. Divided into a variety of themed sections such as Fantasyland, Adventureland and Tomorrowland, this famous site will spoil you for choice when it comes to rides. Big Thunder Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain and the Haunted Mansion are among the attractions here worth visiting. However, there are many more theme parks in Tokyo worth visiting. Toshima-en which can be found in the north-western part of the city has some thrilling rides as well as an authentic Coney Island carousel, while Tokyo Dome City is where you will find the LaQua Amusement Park with its pulse-pounding roller coaster. Celebrating what has now become a sort of pop-culture icon of Japan, Sanrio Puroland is dedicated to “Hello Kitty” and is sure to be a favourite amongst kids!

Scuba Diving with Sharks; a close encounter with sharks

The luxury hotel Shanghai, The Langham, Xintiandi, Shanghai is one of the top places where affordable and comfortable hotel rooms can be found. This Shanghai 5 star hotel offers its visitors an ideal base from which to explore the city.

One of the most exhilarating activities that can be done in Shanghai is scuba diving with more than 100 intimidating sharks. This experience is only possible at Big Blue Scuba. A 5.5 meter tank filled with different types of sharks and other marine creatures is available in the location. The shark species in the tank includes whitetip reef sharks, guitar sharks, nurse sharks, sand tiger sharks and blacktip reef sharks. Swimming beside these menacing creatures is a truly unique and breathtaking experience.

Ultimate Drive

Ardent leisure travelers looking to be based at a centrally located Singapore hotel, should consider staying at Studio M Hotel Singapore, a renowned name in Singapore hotel accommodation. Among the numerous leisure experiences Singapore has to offer, Ultimate Drive remains one of its best kept secrets. For those who have fantasized about taking an adrenaline pumping cruise along the official F1 circuit, cannot afford to miss the experience, the Ultimate Drive has to offer. Choose either a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder or Ferrari F430 F1 Spider for the ride of your life. There are three route options for you; the Ultimate Tour, the Street to Freeway Tour and the Street Circuit Tour

Visit Window of the World

With the hectic life style that people lead today they always look for a way to escape from reality and the burdens they carry, even though they last only for a few hours. As a result the numbers of tourists that are being attracted to theme parks have increased throughout the world. Theme parks have become a major trend in the tourism industry of many countries. China, even with all the diverse attractions available in the country, has created theme parks which attracts a number of foreign and local tourists.

The Window of the World is one of the major theme parks in China. Located in Shenzhen City, this place is covered with miniature replicas of some of the most famous sites of the entire world. With a space covering around forty eight hectares, this park includes the wonders of the world, archaeological sites, popular scenic sites where all the five continents are well represented. Apart from these there are rides and night time entertainment events organized to make the visit more enjoyable.

You can take a stroll through USA from the east to west coast, enjoying all the major landmarks in the country such as the statue of liberty, the totem poles of western America and also you can make it more enjoyable by riding a raft down the Grand Canyon.

The theme park starts with the breathtaking Eiffel Tower, the signature of Paris, and then moving on to other wonders that are located in Europe. The Buckingham Palace, the Colosseum in Rome, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Matterhorn Mountain, the mysterious Stonehenge and the colourful tulip gardens and the windmills of Holland are some of the grand landmarks and sites that represent Europe.

Asia is mostly represented by the historical sites which feature the Taj Mahal, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and also famous icons like the Singaporean Merlion and also the beautiful Mount Fuji.

The Sydney Opera house and the Sydney harbour are some of the icons representing the continent of Australia.

The grand pyramids and Sphinx are replicated creating the atmosphere of the African continent. The safari parks and the Lighthouse of Alexandria are more attractions that are created related to the African continent.

Apart from all the land marks, the Indian Cultural Week, Christmas, the Cherry Festival, International Beer Festival, Pop Music Festival, Chinese Spring Festival are some of the global events that are celebrated within the park.

A tour through Window of the World will definitely be a life time experience for any visitor. During your visit accommodation won’t be any issue since there is a wide range of Shenzhen Serviced Apartments where Ascott Maillen Shenzhen is a Shenzhen Long Stay Apartment with luxury accommodation has been created to fit family needs. With easy access to most of the shopping, dining and site seeing areas, this apartment complex can be considered the most convenient accommodation available.

Ride the waves at the Wave House Sentosa

The Wave House Sentosa is the ideal spot for all surf fanatics out there. From body-boarding, stand-up rides to flowriding, anything that is done on a natural beach is possible here, only with more convenience and added vigour. A Singapore city hotel is ideal to stay in during the visit to the Wave House and a 4 star hotel Singapore that is preferred by many for its comfortable surroundings and amiable service is M Hotel Singapore which is located in close proximity to the Sentosa amusement park.

This is indeed the first of its kind in Asia where the visitors could experience the thrills of the waves in this artificially created 70,000-square-foot beachfront venue. Equipped with Double FlowRider® and the ultimate 10-foot FlowBarrel®, the experience is designed to truly blow the minds away of all those who have tried this unique and exhilarating adventure.

Hot Air ballooning, view the world from above in peace

Heritance Kandalama is a Sri Lanka Hotel with a combination luxuriousness and the eco friendliness woven together also protecting the rich Sri Lankan culture. Because of this uniqueness this hotel is rated as one of the best Sri Lanka Hotels. While relaxing in this exquisite hotel in Dambulla, visitors would get the rare opportunity sail over this beautiful land in a hot air balloon.

This can be one of the best ways to explore the beauty in the country which would avoid all the hassle that comes with the road traffic. An early morning ride would give you the opportunity to view the waking countryside. While the sun is rising and the sky is filling with warm sunlight the experience that the visitors would get can be described as magical. The forests, lakes and temples below are surely a sight to see. The peacefulness that can be felt up there would be hard to find anywhere else in the tour.

Adventure Hiking in Sigiriya

Everyone visiting Sri Lanka would have heard of the legendary Sigiriya. It is the name that promotes this nation for it holds evidence of some of the greatest minds that belonged to the forefathers of this nation. Sigiriya is the city of the Lions Rock. It is a fortress for the kings of that era; a fortress with the most breathtaking views of the sunrise and sunset; a fortress that portrays spectacular engineering, far advanced for the people of the time. Sigiriya is one location where you can bask in everything beautiful about Sri Lanka; the breathtaking scenery and the deep rooted history.

In addition to the lion’s rock, Sigiriya is haven for the adventure lover. Of late it has become a popular destination for those interested in trekking and hiking. Sigiriya is very raw and authentic. It has a collection of amazing flora and fauna untouched by urban development. Most of the Sigiriya hiking tours takes roughly 2 days. Some packages even afford a place to stay and part of the hiking is all about getting to that location. A popular tour team has put together a tree house at Thalkote Wewa. The Sigiriya hike starts adjoining the mighty rock and leads to the tree house. The trek takes roughly 3 hours and is a pathway adorned with bliss all the way. Get kissed by the sun and pampered by natures finest all the way to your destination. Along the way you will meet jungle patches, Chaina cultivations, paddy fields and finally the exotic Thalkota Wewa, all excellent places to enjoy nature. The tour goes on to the tree house where you can taste a typical Lankan lunch and enjoy village performances etc. By evening you can take a dip into the lake or enjoy a leisure walk at the vicinity. Conclude your package with a BBQ dinner, stay overnight at the tree house along with nature and depart after breakfast. All in all you would have enjoyed an excellent day out with nature.

For many staying at a hotel in Sigiriya is also an excellent option. There are many excellent hotels Sigiriya proudly boasts of. The view and the location makes the hotel Sigiriya has the finest in the country.

Whale Watching

Just off the coast of New Zealand the conditions are perfect for one of the most charming activities out at sea – whale and dolphin watching. People flock to these waters to get a glimpse of these playful yet majestic creatures in the breathtaking backdrop of the southern seas. But the best sightings can be found around New Zealand’s south island of Otago.

The unique features along the eastern shores of Otago – where the continental shelf plunges into a series of underwater gorges – create an ideal home for several types of whales, who prefer to feed in deep waters. As the warm currents from the equatorial regions mix with cold currents from the Antarctic seas forming an upward movement underwater, the nutritious waters of the deep are brought to the surface. This creates a great food source for plankton and krill, which in turn become food for whales and small fish, the preferred food of dolphins. The continuous motion of this cycle sustains an eco-system that keeps all this marine life concentrated into this area.

Although New Zealand’s seas turn quite harsh and cold in the winter the resident populations of sea life can be seen all year around. Pods of sperm whales – that grow a humungous 15 metres in length – have made a permanent home along the coasts of Kaikoura. The migratory humpback whales come looking for cooler waters in June and July, while the killer whales (Orcas) reside in the warm summer waters from December to March. Watch out for the tall sprouts of water from their blowholes as they surface for air. Try to spot the distinctive markings in each tail as they splash copious amounts of water with one playful flip. Many times large pods of dolphins are spotted around the boats as well, accompanying the visitors to their destinations. Their colourful personalities are a delight to watch as they swim alongside the hull and jump over the waves. All this activities make wonderful photo opportunities and even better memories for all.

To reach the whale watching hotspots, take the picturesque scenic routes to the south island. As the tours depart at sunrise, a stay one of the South New Zealand hotels is preferred. Afterwards, relax in the stunning surroundings on land. Millennium & Copthorne Hotels NZ has a variety of properties throughout the country including one situated in the middle of the city of Dunedin, the second largest city in Otago. One of the finest Dunedin hotels, it not only gives access to the hottest business, food and shopping centres in town, but also provides a gateway to the beautiful countryside.