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  • walking home walking home

    • From: jeffh
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      This is a typical small road in a neighborhood in Manuel Antonio.  It was so picturesque to see the many tropical flowers, palm trees in front of each house, and the interesting architecture of some of the houses.  And often you would be treated to the antics of a group of chickens on the side of the road, and hear roosters in the distance.  We walked the mile or so from our rented house to a small pizza place, and was glad we did.

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  • vanilla beans drying in the su vanilla beans drying in the sun

    • From: jeffh
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      This is the picture you see as you're coming up the driveway to Villa Vanilla, a spice farm in the foothills above Manuel Antonio.  The delicious smell of the vanilla beans was wonderful.  In a tour of the farm, you see cacao trees, vanilla orchids, cinnamon trees, and learn about sustainable tropical farming using biodynamic principles, and are offered to taste some of the harvest.

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  • Unreal Unreal

    • From: spurdog
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      This bird called a Troupial colors are other worldly.

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  • Morning Dream Morning Dream

    • From: Donna Carroll
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      Picture taken just after daybreak in Key West Florida.   The resort  Ibis Bay Beach Resort  is a great location with the old time atmosphere of a tropical resort updated.   Many rooms with a waterfront view which is worth the additional cost.     

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  • Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay

    • From: clays
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      Ha Long Bay (Vietnamese: Vịnh Hạ Long, About this sound listen, literally: "descending dragon bay") is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination, located in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam. Administratively, the bay belongs to Hạ Long City, Cẩm Phả town, and part of Van Don district. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes. Ha Long Bay is a center of a larger zone which includes Bái Tử Long bay to the northeast, and Cát Bà islands to the southwest. These larger zones share similar geological, geographical, geomorphological, climate, and cultural characters.

      Ha Long Bay has an area of around 1,553 km2, including 1,960–2,000 islets, most of which are limestone. The core of the bay has an area of 334 km2 with a high density of 775 islets.[1] The limestone in this bay has gone through 500 million years of formation in different conditions and environments. The evolution of the karst in this bay has taken 20 million years under the impact of the tropical wet climate.[2] The geo-diversity of the environment in the area has created biodiversity, including a tropical evergreen biosystem, oceanic and sea shore biosystem.[3] Ha Long Bay is home to 14 endemic floral species[4] and 60 endemic faunal species.[5]

      Historical research surveys have shown the presence of prehistorical human beings in this area tens of thousands years ago. The successive ancient cultures are the Soi Nhụ culture around 18,000–7000 BC, the Cái Bèo culture 7000–5000 BC[6] and the Hạ Long culture 5,000–3,500 years ago.[7] Hạ Long Bay also marked important events in thehistory of Vietnam with many artifacts found in Bài Thơ Mout, Đầu Gỗ Cave, Bãi Cháy.[7]

      500 years ago, Nguyen Trai praised the beauty of Hạ Long Bay in his verse Lộ nhập Vân Đồn, in which he called it "rock wonder in the sky".[8] In 1962, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam listed Hạ Long Bay in the National Relics and Landscapes publication.[9] In 1994, the core zone of Hạ Long Bay was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site according to criterion vii, and listed for a second time according to criterion viii.[1

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  • Island volcano Island volcano

    • From: jfenson
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      The tropical island of Manam in Papua New Guinea has a beautiful black beach, thanks to an active volcano on the island.

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  • Philippine sunset Philippine sunset

    • From: msmarls
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      Love beautiful tropical white sandy beaches with crystal clear warm water and hardly anyone there? Ever been to Palawan in The Philippines? No? Better hurry-the secret is getting out and everyone's learning that, as their new tourism slogan says, it's more fun in the Philippines.

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  • Halong Bay‘s sunset praised on Halong Bay‘s sunset praised on CNN

    • From: indochinasails
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      Thanks to its unique beauty, Halong Bay was selected as one of Asia’s top five tropical island paradises which possess the most beautiful sunset.

      With this spirit of maritime adventure in mind, CNN asked Herman Ho, Boat Asia 2012 managing director, and Stuart McDonald, founder and editor of Asian travel website, travelfish.org, to give the lowdown on Southeast Asia's most spectacular coastal spots. Vietnam’s Halong Bay was selected in the list of top five tropical island paradises.

       

      Halong Bay in northwestern Vietnam is one of the most stunning boating destinations anywhere in the world, says McDonald.

       

      Comprising a vast coastal waterway of roughly 2,000 islands spread over an area of 1,500 square kilometers, carving out your own sailing space shouldn't be too much of a problem. While tranquil waters year round make sure going for a swim is always a pleasure.

       

      The mysterious limestone caves on Halong Bay's bigger islands and the "incredible sunsets" meanwhile are two sights not to be missed, advises McDonald.

       

      Other tropical island paradises includes Indonesia’s Anambas islands, Thailand’s Koh Chang, Malaysia’s Langkawi and Thailand’s Similan Islands.

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  • Ras Mohammed Shore Excursions Ras Mohammed Shore Excursions From Sharm Port

    • From: sharm
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      Pick up from Sharm port upon arrival with a modern air conditioned van for a short drive to the Ras Mohamed National Park, your guide pointing out interesting features on the way. Then we will drive to the only place in the northern hemisphere where the Mangrove trees grow in the salt water and see the Fiddler crabs around the waters edge, we will also take you to see what the locals call the 'Earth Crack', a fissure formed during an earthquake thousands of years ago, and the Magic Lake, a beautiful salt water lake formed by a sand bank from the Red Sea. Take the opportunity to swim in this lake which is supposed to have magical properties! We will stop at three different locations along the coast offering opportunities to swim or snorkel around the coral reefs from some of the parks famous beaches. The waters here are beautifully clear and warm and the corals give a home to over a thousand different species of colorful tropical fish. Transfer back to the port.

       

       

       


       

       

       

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      * Port pickup & drop off service
      * All transfers by Ac Vehicle
      * Tour leader of your language
      * Entrance fees to the National park
      * Water and soft drinks onboard
      * All services charges and taxes

       

       

       


       

       

       

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      * Snorkeling equipment
      * Personal expenses
      * Tipping Kitty

       

       

       


       

       

       

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      * From 2 to 3 pax: 80 Usd
      * From 4 to 6 pax: 60 usd
      * From 7 to 10 pax: 55 Usd

       

      Ras Mohamed Snorkeling Trip, Tour to Ras Mohammed From Sharm Port

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  • Motorbike Adventure And Trekki Motorbike Adventure And Trekking (3 Days/ 2 Nights)

    • From: khuongvn
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      Tour introduction:


      Ba Be Lake is a place with some of the most wonderful sceneres in Vietnam. The lake is in Ba Be National Park, which is about 250km North of Hanoi. It is near Bo Lu and Pac Ngoi villages, the home of Tay ethnic people.
      Ba Be Lake is on a limestone mountain, at a height of 150m above sea level. As it looks similar to Halong Bay, the lake is also called "Halong Bay on the mountain." It has a water surface area of 500ha. It is more than 8km long, nearly 2km at its widest, and 20-35m deep. The lake is made up of three river branches - Pe Lam, Pe Lu and Pe Leng.


      Tour code: BB29


      Day 1: Ha Noi - Ba Be (250Km/7hours) (L/D)

      After breakfast we depart Hanoi for We leave Hanoi at 8:00 am and follow the National road #3 to Thai Nguyen. On arrival, we have lunch in a local restaurant. Continuing on your trip to Ba Be National Park. Refresh with a short walk in the afternoon around the park and even go swimming in the nearby lake (depends on the weather condition).
      Have dinner in a local restaurant in Ba Be.
      Overnight in home-stay in Ba Be

      Day 2: Ba Be (B/L/D)
      This morning we take a boat cruising on the lake to discover the beauty of the lake and the diversity of fauna and flora living on the lake and visit nearby tourist places in the national park such as Tien Pond, Po Gia Mai Island, Puong Cave and Dau Dang Waterfall. If they visit at the time of Long Tong Festival on the 10th and 11th days of the first lunar month, they can see traditional games, performances of martial arts, and the horn dance of Tay, Dao, Mong, Nung and Kinh tribal groups.
      Get back to the village for lunch and a short break. In the afternoon, we do a soft trek to Ba Ba National park covering more than 23,000 hectares, this beautiful region is a tropical rainforest area with over 410 named plant species and 300 wildlife species. Get back to the hotel for dinner and free at leisure.
      Overnight in home-stay in Ba Be.

      Day 3: Ba Be - Ha Noi (250Km/7hours) (B/L)
      This morning we ride for a couple of hours around the park and take advantages of the morning's fresh air in the peaceful village. Have lunch in a local restaurant before heading back to Hanoi.
      Arrive Hanoi around 5:00 pm. The trip ends.

      Climate
      From July to September, the climate is usually humid and hot.
      From October to June brings cooler and more pleasant weather.

      Transport:
      - boat.
      - vehicle.

      Tour Guides:
      Our experienced and friendly Tour Guide(s) speak excellent English or French.
      They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.

      Meals:
      - 2 breakfasts.
      - 3 lunches.
      - 2 dinners.
      We choose local ingredients, typical of the way people eat in the area, at local restaurants, markets or homes.
      We also cater for Vegetarians but please request this at time of booking.

      Accommodation:
      - home stay (2 nights).
      A clean and comfortable home stay with mosquito nets provided.

      Tour price: please contact us


      Note: To book a place on this tour,it is required 30% deposit into our bank account the rest payment must be made 10 days before the departure.

      Tour includes:
      • Motorbikes (Minsk 125cc or similar): 01 bike/ per person
      • All petrol (gasoline), helmet
      • Rain gear
      • Motorbike jacket
      • Boat trip on Ba Be lake
      • 02 nights in the hotel in twin share room
      • Local English Speaking guide
      • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: 02 Breakfasts (B), 03 Lunches (L), 02 Dinners (D)
      • All entrance fees

      Tour excludes:
      • Visa to Vietnam
      • Any other transportation are not mentioned in the itinerary
      • Travel Insurance
      • Drinks
      • Meals are not mentioned in the itinerary
      • Tip for guide
      • Other personal expenses.

      What to bring:
      • Passport
      • Good sunglasses
      • Good shoes for walking
      • Other personal needs and some cash for drinks or souvenirs.

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      For further information, don’t hesitate to contact us:.

      Hotline:

      (+84) 1676 161 008

      Email:sales@thebtourist.com

      Website:

      www.babenationalpark.com.vn

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      THE B-TOURIST TOURISM SERVICE AND TRADING COMPANY LIMITED

      Head office: No. 03, Lane 150/141, Giap Nhi Street, Thinh Liet  Ward, Hoang Mai District, Hanoi, Vietnam

      Tel: (+84) 4 3 6425 420

      Fax: (+84)4 3 6425 421

      Email:info@thebtourist.com

      Website: http://thebtourist.com 

       

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  • Beautiful Xishuangbannan in Yu Beautiful Xishuangbannan in Yunan Province China.

    • From: x123456
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      Xishuangbanna, an autonomous prefecture of the Dai ethnic group which covers an area of 20 thousand square kilometers borders on Laos, Burma, Thailand, and Vietnam, located in the south of Yunnan Province in the People's Republic of China. It’s one of the well-known tourist cities in China where the Water-Sprinkling Festival is held each year in the middle of April, famous for natural landscapes of tropical rainforests and minority folk-customs. Many of tourists from around the world visit here every year, especially in the boom season of tourism. If you like, you can go visit Xishuangbannan anytime in a year, since the weather temperature there keeps averagely 16℃, and only 28℃ even when it’s very hot in summer. It’s a sunshine place where it never snow.       

       

       

      Rubbers, tea leaves, sugarcane, spices, tropical fruits and some other special local products are all produced in Xishuangbanna, and also there are some developed scenic spots, such as Primeval Forest Park, Wild Elephant Valley, Botanical Garden, tropical rainforests and so on. It is one of the scenic areas and also an important tourist development zone with abundant tourism resources. As you enter Xishuangbannan, you will feel as if you are in a green world where primeval forests, rubber plantation gardens and orchards all come into your sight.  

       

      The Peacock Lake which is surrounded by lakes around it looks as clean as a mirror, covering an area of 18700 square meters. It was developed as a park in 1977 where there are pavilions, exotic flowers, peacocks,pythons, foxes, wild boars, moneys, thrush birds, and some other endangered animals. And there is a waterside pavilion in the middle of the clean rippled lake, on which Pattra leaves, coconut trees, areca-nut trees and oil palm trees are all reflected. What’s more, visitors are allowed to enjoy scenery by boat on the lake.                   

       

      The Wild Elephant Valley of Xishuangbannan is situated in a natural preservation area in the north of Jinghong where there is a vast tropical rainforest that makes it possible for tropical plants to grow and wild animals like Asia elephants to live. There are only 300 Asia elephants in total now. They often haunt as a group at rivers, dense forests, or near people’s residences to hunt for food and water, or to take a walk. On the other hand, a number of tourists from the world are attracted by the landscapes of the tropical rainforest and wild Asia elephants.

       

      http://www.chinaholidaycts.com/

          

       

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  • Sapa, Vietnam covered in rare Sapa, Vietnam covered in rare snow.

    • From: acitvetraveasia
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      Vietnam is tropical countries so snow is not common weather. Snow occasionally occurs in the highest mountains in the north during winter. This year hundreds of visitors rushed to Sapa to enjoy the beauty of the sleet and snow and take photos. Let's see beautiful and special shots! 

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  • Sapa, Vietnam covered in rare Sapa, Vietnam covered in rare snow

    • From: acitvetraveasia
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      Vietnam is tropical countries so snow is not common weather. Snow occasionally occurs in the highest mountains in the north during winter. This year hundreds of visitors rushed to Sapa to enjoy the beauty of the sleet and snow and take photos. Let's see beautiful and special shots! 

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  • Bangkok- A traveler friendly m Bangkok- A traveler friendly must visit destination

    • From: Brianmcquillan
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      Bangkok, a tropical metropolis is one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities which will surely impress you with its magnificent Buddhist temples, authentic canals, busy markets and vibrant nightlife. The city is now turned out to be a hub of Thailand’s spiritual, cultural, political, commercial, diplomatic and educational activities. All these make Bangkok as one of most traveler- friendly cities in Asia. Just take a bangkok Cheap flights and visit Bangkok city which is full of hidden gems waiting to be explored.

      Saim Niramit

      While enjoying Bangkok holidays guests can come across several amazing things that they can’t afford to miss. The high levels of humidity and warm temperature helps in growth of exotic orchids and delicious fruits everywhere makes it even more beautiful. The city offers its guests a sophisticated dining experience. Thai cuisine is justifiably famous, varied, and affordable .Various cooking style traditions, exacting chefs, aromatic ingredients and demanding consumers have contributed to make Bangkok a great food city. Don’t forget to enjoy a memorable dinner cruise adrift the Chao Phraya River. Tuck tuk ride, Ladyboy show, Thai Massage, Muay Thai are some amazing things that you can only enjoy in Bangkok.

      Temple of Emerald Buddha

      A cycle tour is the best way to explore the corners of Bangkok. With little more than the clank of your bicycle gears, a cool breeze touching your face and company of locals, there is nothing more adventurous then this two wheeler journey.

      Floating Market

      So book your cheap Flight London to Bangkok and do visit

      • Temple of Emerald Buddha
      • Saim Niramit
      • Damneon Saduak Floating Market
      • Chinatown
      • Candle light Dinner by Grand Pearl Cruise
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  • Singapore- Give your holidays Singapore- Give your holidays a tropical twist

    • From: Brianmcquillan
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      Singapore, a bustling cosmopolitan city located in Southeast Asia is a much sought after travel destination where culture, cuisine, arts and architecture coexist in perfect harmony. It offer world class environment to its visitors and embodies the finest of both east and west. Lying almost on the equator, there is so much to see and do on your dream holidays to Singapore. So book Singapore flights from London and it is guaranteed that you will thoroughly enjoy your Singapore trip.

      Singapore Siteseeing

      Families looking for a complete hotspot should visit Sentosa which offer an exciting array of adventurous and entertaining activities to its guests. If you like to soak up the city buzz then hop onto Hippo tour which brings you around places of interest on an open-top bus.
      Get into the thick of shopping action at iconic Orchard Road stretch or hang out at the Clarke Quay or Boat Quay areas which offer myriad selection of nightlife activities. Those who want to explore aquatic life just dive into Marine Life Park and explore the world’s largest aquarium and come face to face with an action packed aquatic world.

      Sentosa Island of Singapore

      Catch low fare flights to Singapore and make most out of your trip by caring of your well being. Take the advantage of world class spas and wellness centers to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. Or try out traditional methods such as acupuncture and acupressure to remedy ailments.
      So get ready to immerse yourself in the exploration of this once fishing village turned a buzzing cosmopolitan city named Singapore.

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  • Why Maui and Kauai are voted a Why Maui and Kauai are voted as The Best Vacation Island Of Hawaii?

    • From: deniswalter
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      Nestled in Hawaii, Maui has been voted to be the best island in the world, featuring a wide range of terrains and natural wonders with unsurpassed beauty. From taking a stroll on the seaside streets of Lahaina to the lovely beaches of Kaanapali, there are number of reasons to choose this island as your vacation base. Maui is also known as “The Valley Isle” because of valley like shape of Maui, formed as a result of volcanic erosion.

       

      Maui is the second largest Hawaiian island with very little population, making Maui popular among the visitors looking for peaceful and secluded Maui vacation rentals. Being home to quite a few prized locales, Maui is an oasis of recreation, luxury, nature exploration and relaxation for both residents and visitors alike.

      Maui island encompasses a diverse climatic zone and varied natural environments ranging from mountainous view to lush green vegetation. Visitors can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, trekking and many more adventurous activities by making Maui beachfront villas as their base. The "Sunny Kihei" is another masterpiece of Maui, which offers nearly eight picturesque sand beaches with loads of recreational activities. Maui also has some of the finest golf and tennis clubs. The island comprises of world-class luxury afforded by Maui beach vacation rentals of your choice.

       

      Kauai is a tropical paradise of Hawaii. One gets spell-bounded by its diverse landscapes, and places of interest. Be it beaches, forests, parks, gardens or mountains, Kauai condo rentals suits to all your requirements and caters all modern amenities. Anahola, Lihue, Kapaa and Poipu are worth exploring places in Kauai. You can also visit the famous Hanelei Valley, and Limahuli Garden and Preserve. Besides, National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kilauea Lighthouse and National Wildlife Refuge, Russian Fort, and Menehune Ditch are amongst some significant attractions in the city.

       

      Kauai is also known as Hawaii's Garden Isle because of its lush greenery, long white sandy beaches and beautiful flowers. And is famous for family and couple vacation. From the vast belt of Waimea Canyon to the cliffs of the Napali Coast, Kauai island features a panorama of cascading waterfalls, canyons, plunging ravines, pristine beaches and bays, and a multitude of activities therein. This is the reason why Kauai is also known as "The Island of Discovery." You can simply kick back and relax in your cozy Kauai vacation rentals and can enjoy air tours, boating, fishing, snorkeling, whale watching, horse riding, shopping, biking, golf and tennis.

       

       

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  • Triple Beauty Triple Beauty

    • From: Donna Carroll
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      Yellow hibiscus flowers photographed in Boca Raton, FL.  The hibiscus plants all over south Florida thrive in the heat and humidity of the summer months.  These plants produce blooms in many colors making it a  gardeners favorite.  

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  • Luxury Cruise through Vietnam' Luxury Cruise through Vietnam's Historic Halong Bay with Indochina Sails

    • From: indochinasails
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      Halong Bay, only 105 miles from Hanoi, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. Guests will be surrounded by hundreds of lush islands, each with names that reflect their unique shapes, like Voi Island (Elephant), Ga Choi Island (Fighting Cock), and Qua Chuong Island (Bell). The over 900 islands are said to have been created when God sent a group of dragons to help the Vietnamese fight invaders.

      When the dragons spit out jewels and jade, the islands were formed and blocked the invaders' path. Once the dragons decided to stay in peace, many of the islands were given names to honor them. Bai Tu Long Island is where the young dragons looked after their mothers and Back Long Vi Island is where young dragons played in the sea and wriggled their tails.

      Indochina Sails, an extension of luxury cruise company Huong Hai Junks, boasts over ten years of experience, bringing guests from all over the world to the beauty of Halong Bay, Vietnam. Featuring tropical weather, guests aboard a cruise through the bay should expect warm, humid weather in the summer and cold, dry weather in the winters. Regardless of the season though, guests will be able to witness limestone karsts (which have undergone millions of years of various environments), isles in assorted sizes, and many caves with ancient legends surrounding them. Set in Quang Ninh province, the Halong Bay has a rich history and we think it would make for a beautiful luxury vacation.

      As one of the first companies to offer overnight cruises, Indochina Sails has six vessels in their fleet, each designed to reflect a traditional Asian style, while still supplying guests all the modern amenities needed. All of their boats have spacious cabins with large en-suite marble bathrooms (complete with massage showers), sundecks, freshly cut flowers, dining rooms and bars. Rich wood and large windows accent the rooms, with luxurious linens covering the bed to ensure a good night's sleep. The rooms vary depending on which of the six ships you choose for your cruise, whether it be one of the four Indochina Sails or one of the two Valentine vessels.

      Two Premiums ships are available, the Indochina Sails Premium and the Valentine Premium, each offering guests more space and more exclusivity. The Valentine is a full-service vessel and offers everything the other larger boats do, except this one only has two deluxe cabins on board. The Indochina Sails Premium is the newest to the fleet and features 24 cabins, a massage cabin, and a gym. With bigger windows than any of the others, guests will be able to relax in the lounge without having to sacrifice views of the bay.

      Guests are sure to be charmed by the many legends as they cruise through crisp waters and admire Mother Nature at her best. Indochina Sails offers a cruise for two days and one night, and a cruise for three days and two nights, each with an exciting itinerary. For the two days one night itinerary, on the first day guests will be taken to Luon Cave and explore it by either bamboo boats or kayaks. Titop Island is next up, where you can swim at the beach or hike up the mountain for photos opportunities. Day two will bring a Surprise Cave visit, where one can find a small fishing village and visits to some of the area's most untouched locations.

      Rates vary depending on cabin type, cruise length, and season but can range anywhere from $330 to $788 per cruise. The rates include sightseeing fees, tour guides, and insurance.

      For more information about itinerary, please visit our website http://www.indochinasails.com/en/itinerary.html

      INDOCHINA SAILS
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      Add: 27 – A6 – Dam Trau Quarter – Hai Ba Trung District – Hanoi – Vietnam
      Tel: +84 – 4- 39842362
      Fax: +84 – 4 – 39844150
      Email: info@indochinasails.com
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  • Jungle Safari in Nepal Jungle Safari in Nepal

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      Jungle Safari

      Jungle Safari

      Nepal is mostly known for its Mountain, Culture and Natural diversity. However we say this is not allabout Nepal. There are still lots of resource, which make Nepal affluent and wonderful place.

      Jingle Safari is one of the main attractions of Nepal. It has several national parks and wildlife reserves most of which have dense tropical Jungle teeming with diverse wildlife and birds. Jungle safari is the fourth most popular tourism activities in Nepal after trekking, climbing and tour.

      Jungle safari is an outdoor activity in to the wilderness to see the wild animals, birds and natural diversity. We have more than 800 species of birds which is more than the combined number of USA and Canada. Our national parks are home to the some of famous and endangered animals such as Royal Bengal tiger, One horned rhinoceros, wild elephant, wild boars, deers, crocodiles and many more. It is also an opportunity to pay your respect to the nature by indulging with them.

      Chitwan National Park is vary popular among the visitors while Bardia and Koshi Tappu wildlife reserve are widely regarded as best place for nature observation.

      Jungle in NepalJungle in Nepal

      Royal Chitwan National Park

      Chitwan National Park is the most popular destination for tourists wanting to have a good experience of the region’s wildlife. It was declared a National Park in 1973. In 1984, UNESCO designated Royal Chitwan National Park a Natural World Heritage Site. The Park offers protection to 56 species of mammals including the one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tiger, leopard, sloth bear, wild elephant, striped hyena, Genetic dolphin and wild bison. There are estimated to be 470 species of mammals, over 500 species of birds, 126 species of fish, 150 species of butterflies and 47 species of reptiles in the park! A recent study also points out that over a third of Nepal’s tigers are in Chitwan.

      The Park is spread over an area of 932 sq kms and located in the lowlands of the kingdom. The forest cover is predominantly sal forest, interspersed with tall grasslands, small hills, ox-bow lakes and flood plains.

      The best time to visit Chitwan is from October through February, when the temperature averages 25 degrees Celsius. The months of March, April and June can be extremely hot, while July-September is the monsoon season when rivers swell and parts of the park are inaccessible.

      Animals that can be seen during Chitwan Jungle Safari are :

      Some of the animal species that can be seen roaming around the park are Royal Bengal tiger, Gangetic dolphin, One-horned rhinos, Golden Monitor lizard, Wild Asian elephant, Gaur, elephant and Gharial crocodile. Though all through the year this park is frequented by a huge number of travelers, in monsoon season usually people avoid to go to this place. At that time, roads become inaccessible.

      This park of Chitwan has a long history. In the past, this park used to satisfy the kings' quest for hunting. On the other hand, during the late 19th century it becomes a highly preferred destination for safari hunters. However, with the course of time as the number of rhino and tiger started to decrease, in the year 1963 its southern part was announced to be a Rhino Sanctuary. Later in 1984 Chitwan National Park was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

      This park also acts as the home ground for various types of birds and reptiles. Sal forests and Grasslands cover the most part of this park. Almost 50 types of grasses can be seen here. Elephant grass is one among them. The hills and the lakes have made the landscape of Chitwan National Park a unique one. The total area of this park is around 932 square kilometers.

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      Royal Bardia National Park

      The Royal Bardia National Park is spread over 968 sq km and located in the Western Nepal Terai. It is easily the largest and least disturbed wilderness spread in the Terai, and is predominantly Sal forest interspersed with tall grasslands. It is bound on the north by the Chure hills and is skirted on the West by the Geruwa river, a branch of the Karnali which is a major tributary of the Ganges.

      It is generally known as the best place where your chances of spotting a tiger in Nepal are the highest (even Chitwan comes a second!). Other animals include the rhinoceros, swamp deer, leopards, jungle cats, blue bulls (nilgai), sloth bears, barking deer and langurs. There are a few wild elephants here and one of the males is considered the largest in Asia!

      The Geruwa river that rushes in through a break in the hill range, silt laden and full with snowmelt, is home to the famous Mahseer game fish, gharial, mugger crocodile and the freshwater Genetic dolphin. The park also has cobras, kraits and pythons.

      The park boasts more than 250 species of birds, including the endangered Bengal florican, Sarus crane and many species of geese, ducks and parakeets.

      The activities here include jungle safari on elephant back, jungle walks, boat rides and jeep drives. The best time to visit the park is from October through March. The months of April-June are unbearably hot while July-September is monsoon time.

      Royal Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve

      Suklaphanta is a smaller (305 sq km) version of Bardia in many ways. Located at the southwestern extreme of the kingdom, its topography is primarily riverine floodplains and open grassland and sal forest. It also has a large lake and the Bahini river flows through the park.

      The park is home to tiger, leopard, a good number of swamp deer (prime habitat, often sighted), otters, hispid hare, blue bull (nilgai), leopard, hog deer and wild boar.

      The park also has over 300 species of birds and most of the tourists who make the trip here are keen bird watchers. Reptiles include gharial and mugger crocodiles, Indian python, cobras, kraits, rat snakes and monitor lizards.

      Activities here include wildlife watching on elephant back and jungle walks. The best time to visit the park is Feb-March. December and January are cold and visibility is poor due to foggy conditions, while April to June is hot.

      Parsa Wildlife Reserve

      Parsa Wildlife Reserve is located to the east of the Royal Chitwan National Park. It is spread over 499 sq. km of hills and flatlands, and has a sub-tropical monsoon climate. The forests are predominantly sal (Shorea robusta), with other tree species like chir pine, sissoo and khair, and grasslands making up the rest. This reserve has tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs (dhole), deer, blue bull (nilgai), hog deer and barking deer. The reserve also records over 300 species of birds, including the endangered giant hornbill and the Bengal florican. Snakes found here are cobras, kraits and pythons.

       

      The best time to visit the reserve is during October to March, when conditions are best. The summer months April-June can be oppressively hot, while July-September is the rainy season. Activities here include safaris on elephant back and jeep, and jungle walks.

      What to bring along

      Although the Terai can be cool during the winter, it can be stiflingly hot during the summer months. If you are headed here in winter bring a sweater or jacket along. Summer months require cool clothes. Good walking shoes, a good shady hat and sunscreen may be considered essential. Make sure your clothes are in neutral colours that help you blend into the background. Red, yellow and white are conspicuous.

      Carry along some mosquito repellant, anti-diarrhea tablets and anti-histamines. Lastly, along with photo equipment, a pair of binoculars will prove invaluable. If you are closer to the monsoon months carry some waterproof jackets. Just in case.

      The Terai jungles are also famous for leeches that appear in the monsoon and are around for a few months after. Salt or a lighted cigarette will make them fall off; do not pull them off as the wound may get infected. Try an insect repellant to keep them away.

      1 night 2 days

      1st day:

      • Pick up from bus park
      • Welcome drinks.
      • Introduction to your room
      • Lunch
      • Briefing session
      • Ethnic village tour to Tharu museum
      • Sunset viewing
      • Tharu stick dance
      • Dinner

      2nd day:

      • Wakeup call
      • Breakfast
      • Elephant back safari
      • Departure

      2 nights 3 days

      1st day:

      • Pick up from bus park
      • Welcome drinks
      • Introduction to your room
      • Lunch
      • Briefing session
      • Ethnic village tour to Tharu museum
      • Sunset viewing
      • Tharu stick dance
      • Dinner

      2nd day:

      • Wake up call
      • Breakfast
      • Canoeing + bird watching + nature walk or Elephant breeding center visit
      • Elephant bath
      • Lunch
      • Elephant back safari
      • Dinner

      3rd day:

      • Wake up call
      • Breakfast
      • Free morning
      • Departure

      3 nights 4 days:

      1st day:

      • Pick up from bus park
      • Welcome drinks.
      • Introduction to your room
      • Lunch
      • Briefing session
      • Ethnic village tour to Tharu museum
      • Sunset viewing
      • Tharu stick dance
      • Dinner

      2nd day:

      • Wake up call
      • Breakfast
      • Canoeing + bird watching + nature walk or
      • Elephant breeding center visit
      • Lunch
      • Jeep safari (seasonal) or
        Over night stay at tower or
        20 thousand lake visit
      • Dinner

      3rd day:

      • Wake up call
      • Breakfast
      • Elephant breeding center visit
      • Elephant bath
      • Lunch
      • Elephant back safari
      • Dinner

      4th day:

      • Wake up call
      • Breakfast
      • Free morning
      • Departure
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