Category: Miscellaneous Adventures

Marine wildlife in abundance in Maldives

The Maldives islands as a land base is quite minimal and previously uninhabited islands too have now been developed in order to sustain the growth of visitors to the island nation. As a result land based wildlife is fairly limited. Those that are present are largely water related.

However when it comes to marine wildlife there is certainly no other place quite as satisfying nor as photographic as what lies beneath the waters off the beaches of Maldives.

On land whilst there are a few goats and cats, dogs and pigs are not allowed on the island for religious reasons. There are also two species of lizards and geckos as well as two species of snakes. There are quite a number of species of birds however most are migratory who fly in from Europe during winter. Some types of heron, terns, hens and crows are island based.

A significant display that is a sight to see is when a large group of birds simultaneously sweep down onto the water in pursuit of fish. In fact many fishermen base their catches on this display.

Under the waters however sharks, dolphins, rays, tuna, coral fish of every shape, size and colour can be found in and around the island waters at different times of the year, according to weather and current conditions.

A visit to the Maldives should most definitely include a couple of days journeying to various islands, snorkelling and scuba diving in the waters as this will provide you with the most colourful and breathtaking impression Maldives has to offer. The best part is that all this is possible not too far from the comfort of your Maldives Resort and assistance and service in this aspect can be obtained easily from almost every resort.

A Maldives Luxury Hotel is easy to find and accommodation options are numerous. Most offer a full gamut of services including safaris around the islands, and all water sport related activities. Cocoa Island Maldives is an inspirational resort that is well matched to meet your every comfort and luxury requirement. So indulge yourself this year in Maldives.

Explore Sapodilla Hill

Known for their stunning natural beauty, idyllic beaches and azure waters, the Turks and Caicos Islands provide a truly intimate coastal getaway. There are many sites of interest to be seen here and one such place that warrants a visit is Sapodilla Hill from where you not only enjoy panoramic vistas but discover a part of maritime history as well. This site can be found on the island of Providenciales and those in search of Turks and Caicos hotels here can consider Regent Palms Turks & Caicos. One of the leading Turks and Caicos resorts, it is ideally situated right near the famed Grace Bay Beach and is a perfect starting point to your island excursions. If you love an outdoor adventure then make your way west of South Dock and up Sapodilla Hill. Looking out across the picturesque Sapodilla Bay, the hill also features several rocks where you can see some fascinating carvings. These are in fact names of sailors who having been shipwrecked here made these carvings. Some even believe there are codes hidden here which can lead the way to a secret treasure! Of course even if your hunt for hidden fortune proves unsuccessful there is always another kind of treasure you can find here; the site of a magical sunset!

Explore the Wonders of the Desert

Doha is the capital city of Qatar, and is also Qatar’s largest and most urban city. Serving as the seat of the government and an important financial trading centre of the region, Doha’s economy depends solely on petroleum and its rapidly growing tourism industry. Doha’s distinct Middle Eastern culture and wide range of cultural, historical and recreational attractions have further established it as a popular tourist destination.

Vast areas of Doha are deserts or arid lands, yet these deserts have been put to good use with Doha offering its visitors a chance to go on desert safaris. The deserts of Doha have many fascinating and magical features which make them ideal places to embark on an exciting safari in the sands. This completely unique experience in the deserts promises to be a truly memorable experience!

Desert safaris are either full day or half day excursions, both of which are loads of fun. A typical safari to the deserts of Doha start with a 4×4 ride into the desert which usually involves racing through the sands and bashing through sand dunes! The vehicle then stops at the magnificent desert beach which faces the Inland Sea, one of the only two places in the world where the ocean meets the desert. This beach offers visitors a chance to have some fun on the beach or just unwind in the Arabian waters. Half day desert safari’s end somewhere towards the evening, however full day safari’s then continue with the lighting of a bonfire and setting camp under the beautiful cloudless skies of the desert. The magical scenery, the blissful silence of the desert, and the exotic Arabian charm of the desert all combine to make the night a truly unforgettable experience. Many hotels offer safari’s to the desert, so go ahead and explore the wonders of the desert through a desert safari.

Set in close proximity to several key business and leisure districts of the city is the Kingsgate Hotel Doha, a luxury Doha Qatar hotel. Belonging to the prestigious Millennium Group of Hotels and Resorts, this 5 star hotel Doha offers accommodation in a range of tranquil and plush rooms and suites. Apart from the warm hospitality and excellent service, the hotel also offers exquisite dining facilities, business services, and other recreational facilities to make your stay all the more memorable.

 

Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.

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Bingin Beach Uluwatu

If you love the feeling of riding the waves surrounded by stunning coastal landscapes as the sun shines brightly on your back and the wind blows freely in your hair, then Bingin Beach is definitely worth heading to the next time you are in Bali. This well known surfing point can be found in the Uluwatu area and avid surfers in search of Bali luxury villas in the region can stay at Alila Villas Uluwatu. Featuring elegant Bali resort villas, this property enjoys a cliff top location amidst truly breathtaking vistas. Once you have settled in, get off to an early morning start and make your way to Pecatu Village where you will find surfers from all over gathering at Bingin Beach. While accessing the site might take an effort, the views you will come across are certainly worth it. The huge waves one will find here are ideal for seasoned surfers and the months between April and August are considered the best time for surfing here. Best of all it is an excellent place to just get away from it all as you paddle along the waters on your board, in search of that perfect wave!

Excursions in Kuala Lumpur

A traveller to Kuala Lumpur will find numerous things to do and choosing a centrally located hotel in Bukit Bintang is essential to make the most of your holiday. A Kuala Lumpur hotel such as Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur is an excellent choice in this regard. The city can be explored in many ways among which, taking an excursion is a must. You can choose among a day tour to Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, a historic tour of Malacca, a night tour including visits to the Central Market, KL Tower and more. Exciting boat rides and food tours are also available for those interested.

Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
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Ravana Falls

Named after a popular Sri Lankan legend as depicted in the epic tale of Ramayanaya, the Ravana Falls cascades majestically, sprawling itself generously over an area of more than 82 ft. Bandarawela Hotel is one of the best hotels Sri Lanka located quite close by to this location and one can easily seek accommodation in this charming hotel Sri Lanka while exploring the vicinities. The amount of local legends that enrobes these falls is truly astounding. It is believed that it is here within a cave located in the heavy wilderness surrounding the falls that King Ravana had hidden Rama’s queen Sita. The cave now known as the Ravana Cave as well as the waterfall forms part of the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary while it is also said that Queen Sita had bathed in a rock pool that accumulated water that falls from this waterfall. Located in the Ella area which derived its name from the number of waterfalls that one could catch a glimpse of in the area, the drive up to the Ravana Falls itself would indeed be quite a treat as the area is well known for the scenic beauty of its surroundings.

Diving in Maldives

Blessed with truly wondrous marine bounty, the Maldives is one of the best destinations in the world to enjoy a thrilling diving adventure! To enjoy the best of what these islands have to offer in terms of underwater exploration it is always best to stay at a Maldives resort which offers diving tours and excursions. Such Maldives resorts are offered by Adaaran who have a number of properties that let you enjoy the sun, sand and surf. Since the seas around the Maldives consist of clear waters, it is the perfect place for diving. Home to more than 3,000 coral reefs and over 1,000 fish species, these ocean waters are teeming with life. Butterfly fish, dogtooth tuna, fusiliers, sweetlips, manta rays and even sharks are among the many species one may come across. Lion’s Head, Middle Point and Banana Reef are among the many dive sites worth exploring, while not to be missed is a chance to head to the submerged wreck of the 110-metre Maldives Victory cargo vessel near Hulhule Airport Island. If you still want more, there is always the opportunity to embark on a night dive where a whole new world beneath the waves will open up for you!

Galway’s Land National Park

Well known as the Little England, Nuwara Eliya is a paradise of mist shrouded mountains and lush greenery. Some of the most ideally located Sri Lanka hotels include a range of Nuwara Eliya hotels such as the Heritance Tea Factory. Among the numerous attractions for you to visit here is Galway’s Land National Park. Home to valuable native and foreign floral species, the park was a wildlife sanctuary where you can expect to catch a glimpse of rare native and migrant species of bird. You can easily find the park within the city limits of Nuwara Eliya. Conserving the montane ecosystem, it is an ideal place to enjoy a leisurely stroll immersing in the unparalleled natural splendour.

Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
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Mushimasmingali Thila Dive Site

Water sports lovers, ardent divers in particular will be thrilled to hear of Mushi Mas Mingili, an ideal thila-style dive spot consisting of a large flat-top reef. Travel to Maldives to experience the unforgettable luxury holidays Maldives has to offer and Silver Sands Maldives will help you make the most of your vacation, during which a visit to Mushi Mas Mingili Thila dive site is a must. Owing to its wide variety of exotic marine life and stunning underwater scenery, the site has been noted as one of the world’s top ten dive sites and is bound to have you spending hours exploring its underwater marvels.

Wildlife in Abu Dhabi

Among the myriad of wonders that Abu Dhabi holds dear, wild life is not forgotten. Although hot and raw with rolling golden dunes to adorn, many a creatures have found a safe haven here; creatures that are unique to Arabia; that withstand the etching heat of the sun and the dry and barren conditions yet stand strong creating generations to follow. The Wild life in Abu Dhabi is exotic and one of a kind and for your best encounter with these Arabian treasures visit the Arabian Wild life Park at Sir Bani Yas Island.

10,000 free animals roam this gastronomic park located in one of the most exquisite desert island this nation boasts of. The Sir Bani Yas Island is the largest of the 8 islands found in the Desert Islands. It is the first island to welcome tourists and is ever so famous for its rich cultural heritage, the exquisite landscapes and the wealth of land and marine species that make their homes here. It is like everything a nature lover would want in a nut shell. In one island you can enjoy the double dose of some luxury pampering and species that will awe. In Sir Bani Yas Island you can find several tours that will take you into the heart of this fruitful land. You can drive through the rich and wholesome parks or just find a beautiful location and just bask in the sheer beauty of this island; it is relaxing and intriguing, either way. The Wild Life Park is one of the most famous natural reserves in the whole of Arabia. It is an opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exotic Arabian species. These include the Arabian Oryx, Giraffes, Gazelles, Hyenas and Cheetahs. Some of these creatures, you would see nowhere else in the world and the vast empty spaces makes animal encounters a sure opportunity.

For an exquisite taste of the Abu Dhabi Hotels stay at the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara . These luxury hotels Abu Dhabi has gives you an interesting touch of the authentic Arabian desserts.