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Monday, December 26, 2011

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.

Sunday, November 27, 2011

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, Miami Beach


Hydro Hotel Penang Review, Miami Beach
Hydro Hotel Penang Review
Hydro Hotel Penang Review, Miami Beach
Hydro Hotel Penang

Hydro Hotel Penang Review, Miami Beach
Hydro Hotel Penang

Hydro Hotel Penang Review, Miami Beach
Hydro Hotel Penang - Miami Beach

Hydro Hotel Penang Review, Miami Beach
Hydro Hotel Penang - Miami Beach
Hydro Hotel Penang Review, Miami Beach
Hydro Hotel Penang - Miami Beach
Hydro Hotel Penang Review, Miami Beach
Hydro Hotel Penang - Miami Beach


Hydro Hotel Penang Review, Miami Beach
Hydro Hotel Penang - Miami Beach


Hydro Hotel Penang Review, Miami Beach
Hydro Hotel Penang - Miami Beach

Thursday, November 3, 2011

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.