501 MUST VISIT ISLANDS REVIEW

501 Must visit islands is an informative and interesting book. Written by experience team of travel writers. The book is divided into continents and country. You will find list of islands that you must visit for each country. Some of the islands that you must visit are as follows:

Americas & The Caribbean

• The Gulf Island / Canada
• Manhattan Island / USA
• The Florida Keys / USA
• St Lucia / Lesser Antilles

Europe

• Achill Island / Eire
• Lewis and Harris / Scotland
• Kuril Islands / Russia

Africa & Arabian Gulf

• Palm Jumeirah / Dubai
• Isle of Goree / Senegal
• Mombasa / Kenya

Indian Ocean

• Mauritius
• Reunion island
• The Maldives

Asia

• Langkawi / Malaysia
• Ko Phi Phi / Thailand
• Java / Indonesia

Oceania

• Lau Island / Fiji
• Upolu / Samoa
• Bora Bora / French Polynesia

For each of the island listed in the book, you will have some rough idea when to go, how to get to the place, the highlights and what you should know about the island.

It is a great book that showcases the diversity of this amazing world. You will find type of islands, whether it is situated in an ocean, a lake, a river or even man made. 

Each island is unique and has its own attractions such as its culture, history, nature and food. Bora Bora with its’ beautiful beaches and landscapes attracts lots of people from faraway. Whereas Sicily is rich with its history, the valley of the Temples at Agrigento is a must visit site. Nice photos for all the islands.

Overall the book is value for money. Not sure where to go for your next holiday,501 Must Visit Islands is a good source of inspiration.

Hydro Hotel Penang Review

Hydro Hotel Penang Review


Located at Miami Beach Penang, Hydro Hotel Penang is nice hotel and the rooms are spacious. Just about 2 ~ 3 km from Batu Feringghi Beach its strategic place the stay. To get to the hotel, just follow the road to batu ferringhi, before your reach the hotel you will notice The Reef signage, take left and you get to the hotel. If you're staying there, parking is free.


Go for rooms with sea views, the cheapest room is superior room. It's about RM 180. For additional bed, you need to top up RM 70. If you want to find the latest room prices for the hotel, visithttp://www.carihotel.net/Hotel/Hydro_Hotel_Penang.htm


Overall the hotel is nice hotel with spacious room. And the food is excellent. From the hotel you can get the beach. They got a overhead bridge direct from the hotel to the beach. Miami beach is a nice place to swim. As usual, you need to take precaution if you're at any beach. In addition, look out for any stingy jellyfish.

Hydro Hotel Penang Review

Hydro Hotel Penang

Hydro Hotel Penang

Hydro Hotel Penang - Miami Beach

Hydro Hotel Penang - Miami Beach

Hydro Hotel Penang - Miami Beach

Hydro Hotel Penang - Miami Beach

Hydro Hotel Penang - Miami Beach

Hydro Hotel Penang - Miami Beach

MONSOON CUP SAILING TOURNAMENT - in Pulau Duyong between November 22nd and 27th 2011

Travellers to Malaysia can experience the excitement of the Monsoon Cup sailing event in Terengganu next month.

The prestigious international regatta will take place in Pulau Duyong between November 22nd and 27th 2011 and will see top sailors from around the world competing for titles.

Since its introduction in 2005, the cup has had a transformative effect on the local area, turning the previously quiet Pulau Duyong into a thriving hub for water sports, dining, tourism and souvenirs.

As the second-biggest sporting event in the country, it regularly attracts celebrity and VIP guests, with the likes of Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh and George Benson attending in previous years.

Accompanying the racing itself is Karnival Monsoon, a programme of activities for all the family that commenced on September 30th and will run all the way through to the end of the tournament.

Events include sailing and kayaking activities, beach football and netball tournaments, quizzes, colouring contests for kids and karaoke competitions.

Sailing enthusiasts can choose from a generous selection of Malaysia hotels at AsiaRooms.com, such as the Ri-Yaz Heritage Marina Resort & Spa, the venue for the Monsoon Cup.

Full details about the competition and its history can be located at monsooncup.com.my.

Credit : http://www.travpr.com/pr-9261-asiaroomscom-monsoon-cup-sailing-malaysia.html

LANGKAWI BIRDING & PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL 2011 25 TO 27 NOVEMBER 2011

Langkawi Birding and Photography Festival 2011 is an event not to be miss for bird lovers. There are lectures and workshops on conservation, photography, eco-tourism and stands selling the latest products for wildlife enthusiasts. 


You’ll find everything, from cameras to field guides, scopes to artwork, binoculars to eco-holidays! Lot's things for the kids to do as well.


If you have any questions, get in touch with the secretariats at T: + 6 019 4363 228 (Francis)  and  + 6019 225 2300 (Adam). Email: event@junglewalla.com


To join LANGKAWI BIRDING & FOTOFEST 2011, please visit http://birdfestival.wordpress.com/2011/10/04/register/


Date : 25 TO 27 NOVEMBER 2011
Venue: The Andaman Luxury Collection ,Langkawi


Organiser:
Natural History Tours Sdn Bhd
No 1, Lot 1392
Jalan Tanjung Rhu
Phone: 6019 225 2300
Fax: 604 959 1804

Senarai Hotel Di Malaysia

Just setup a hotel directory list called Senarai Hotel Di Malaysia. Still work in progress... You find the contact numbers, hotel facililities, location and other details. In addition, you can find the best hotel rates at the site as well.


For more details , visit http://senaraihoteldimalaysia.com/

4 More days to register for Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon (APBIM)

The registration for Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon (APBIM) is now extended until the 5th of November 2011.

The categories available for registration are HALF MARATHON, 10KM RUN and FUN RUN. Registration for FULL MARATHON is closed, but for special requests please write to info@penangmarathon.gov.my .

Till now , 24,000 participants have registered for the run. The APBIM secretariat would like to encourage everyone to take this extension as an opportunity to register yourselves, especially in the HALF MARATHON and 10KM RUN. 

Runners for these two categories will receive running vest, bib, finishers’ medal and certificates. For runners who would like to just try out and have fun, you can join the Fun Run. This category will not be timed and runners will receive t-shirts.

Runner who completes the run (in all categories) will stand a chance to win 2 exciting lucky draws! The first is the brand new Proton Saga sponsored by Plenitude and the second is a motor bike, sponsored by Nomad.

Please note that the Penang Bridge will be closed from 1.00am to the 10.00am on 20th of November. The Tun Dr. Lim Chong Ewe Expressway will be close from 12.00am to 10.00 am. Alternatively, you can take the ferry service which will be operating 24hours on the 20th of November. Six APBIM Shuttles will be provided from Jetty to Pulau Jerejak Jetty throughout the night non-stop.

For further details about the marathon, please visit http://www.penangmarathon.gov.my/portal/

Be careful when you make room reservation from online travel agents

When you make room reservation from online travel agents, first of all check whether there are any hidden charges that you need to pay.


Sometimes they will show you the total room charge only in bold and the other charges in normal text. 


For example the charges would be listed like this


Total Room Charges : USD 200
Extra Bed : USD 70


When it is listed like above you might tend to think that you need to pay only 200 USD and the extra bed charges is included in the total room charges. 


Once you have fill in your details and confirm the reservation using your credit card then only the online travel agent site will show the final amount charged to the credit.


I myself made this silly mistake :)  Ended paying extra 70 USD.  Whereas there was another online travel agent selling the same thing for much less. 


Luckily managed to cancel the reservation and got the refund back.

Celebrating Ramadhan

On the 1^st of August 2011, Muslims all over the world will welcome the holy month of Ramadhan.

During Ramadhan, Muslims abstain from food and drinks and indulging excessive or ill-natured conduct, from dawn to dusk.  It is one of the 5 pillars of Islam, an obligation for Muslims. 

Ramadhan is a month of spiritual reflection, where one learns the value of patience and perseverance. The end of Ramadhan is marked on the 1^st of Syawal, where Hari Raya Aidil Fitri is celebrated.

Source : Tourism Penang

Cheap hotels in Penang

If you're looking for cheap hotels in Penang, you could refer to CariHotel.net to get the hotel list. The link is below. You could easily select the hotel that you want based on price, hotel facilities or location. Have a happy holiday in Penang.


http://www.carihotel.net/City/Penang.htm

Cari Hotel di CariHotel.Net

Anda boleh membuat perbandingan hotel dengan mudah dengan menggunakan portal cari hotel seperti CariHotel.Net


Untuk mencari dan membandingkan kadar harga bilik hotel untuk percutian anda yang berikut, anda hanya perlu menaip destinati percutian anda, pilih tarikh check in, check out, pilih bilangan bilik dan tetamu dan kemudiannya klik SEARCH.


CariHotel.Net akan dapatkan maklumat terkini daripada portal lain dan seterusnya memaparkan senarai hotel untuk destinasi anda.


Selain itu, anda boleh membuat carian berdasarkan harga, taraf hotel, ciri hotel dan sebagainya. Ini membantu anda untuk membuat pilihan dengan lebih bijak. Anda juga boleh menyusun senarai hotel tersebut berdasarkan harga bilik, taraf hotel dan nama.


Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai setiap hotel juga boleh diperolehi daripada CariHotel.Net. Anda boleh mengetahui lokasi hotel, melihat foto hotel, tahu ciri-ciri hotel dan pendapat orang ramai mengenai hotel tersebut.


CariHotel memudahkan anda mendapatkan tawaran terbaik dari hotel.


Untuk mendapatkan harga, sila klik butang SELECT dan CariHotel.Net akan memaparkan senarai harga dari setiap portal yang menjual bilik hotel tersebut.


Setelah anda telah memilih hotel yang anda mahu menginap, klik link portal tersebut dan Cari Hotel akan mengarahkan anda ke portal tersebut di mana anda boleh menempah bilik anda dengan mudah.


Carilah Hotel di CariHotel.Net

Find The Best Hotel Deals at Cari Hotel

Comparing hotel price and deal nowadays are made very easy using travel search engine such as CariHotel.Net.  


To find and compare hotel rates for your next holiday, just enter the destination, select the check in and check out date at CariHotel.Net and click search. 


The system will get all the hotels details from relevant online travel agents and then list down the hotels for your destination.


To narrow your search you could use price, star rating, property, hotel features and hotel groups. You could sort the hotel list by price, star rating, distance to your destination and hotel name. Simple and easy.


In addition for each hotel, you could get the hotel map, view the hotel photos, know the hotel features and what other people are saying about the hotel.


The system real makes your life easy to get the best offer from the hotel. 


To get the pricing, just click the select button and CariHotel.Net will list the prices from the relevant online travel agents that are selling the hotel room. 


Choose the best deals and click the OTA link and then system will redirect you to the online travel agent where you could book your rooms easily.


One cool site to find the best hotel deals.

46TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF PENANG STATE MUSEUM & ART GALLERY

14 hb April 2011 (Khamis) - 17hb April 2011 (Ahad)

Time : 10.00 pagi - 8.00 malam

Venue : No. 57, Jalan Macalister, 10400, Pulau Pinang

46th Anniversary celebration of Penang State Museum & Art Gallery on 14th April 2011.

It is a 4 day event which is from 14th to 17th April 2011.

Activities:

1. Children Art Competition 
2. Museum Performances 
3. Exhibition 
4. Outdoor Sketches 
5. Beca Ride
6. Art Books, Antiques, Craft Mega Sale 
7. Sports game
8. Face & Hand Painting 
9. Photography 
10. Traditional Games
11. Short Films Screening
12. Sculpture competition 
13. Craft, ceramic, Batik demonstration

For further details, please contact 04-2613144

46TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF PENANG STATE MUSEUM & ART GALLERY

Penang is listed in the top 10 islands you must visit before you die in Yahoo Travel.

Amazing, Yahoo Travel has listed Penang as one of the top 10 island that you must visit before you to die. They got it right ! If you're talking about food, food or food, then this is the place to be. 


The top 10 destinations are as follow.

1. Bali Island
2. Vieques Island, Puerto Rico
3. Easter Island, Chile
4. Ischia, Italy
5. Chiloé
6. Bora-Bora, French Polynesia ( Tahiti )
7. Key West, Florida
8. Penang
9. Galápagos Islands, Puerto Ayora
10. Palm Islands Dubai

If you want more details, why you should visit all these islands check out the article at http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-37926474