Cruising The High Seas: In Luxury And In Style!

You awaken refreshed in that soft queen sized bed after a good nights sleep in your well appointed luxury suite, the phone rings softly with your personalized home serviced secretary reminding you of your spa treatment in 30 minutes, smiling you hushed “thank you” not whishing to leave the comforting feeling on that pastel colored satin sheets, you slowly stretched got up and walk around your domain inspired like nobility, passing the quality wood finished Victorian drawer as you get ready in a chic hot number inspired by the cool summer weather, pausing to look at that antique looking mirror revealing a young woman of 53 years as the soft glow of the nearby chandelier seem to compliment those subtle skin, then after passing a long wide carpeted corridor draped in expensive art, an enchanting melody seems to excite you leading to your Asian inspired spa treatment reminding you of being in Bali, Indonesia. Feeling relaxed and refreshed you slip into a off the shoulder gorgeous gown meeting your hubby for lunch in that splendid restaurant reminiscent of a fine dining cuisine in Champs Elysees in Paris, France.

“This is exactly what I envisioned” gasps Jane Woods, lifestyle editor of the of the stylish lifestyle magazine, Plush. While being given a first class tour of the luxury cruise ship the RMS Queen Mary2 berth majestically at her throne in South Hampton, England.

Privileged souls all exclaim RMS Queen Mary2 humongous size that you can actually put several football fields inside including the central park of New York combined but still has the space to fit it several A380 jets. Standing regally like a grand dame at the height of 236.2 feet from kneel to funnel, length of 1,132 feet, speed of 29.62 knots, displacement of 76,000 tones, powered by 117 mega watts,13 passenger decks, crew of 1,253 officers and crew and capacity of 2,620 passengers. These 5 star travel experience has facilities to keep everyone busy, whatever activities you may to indulge, facilities include 15 different themed restaurants featuring the best steaks and salmon money can buy, a well equipped bar complete with cabernets and fine spirits, 5 luxury swimming pools complete with landscaped tropical trees, a high tech casino with slot machines and table games for your ultimate gaming experience reminding you of being at The Strip in Las Vegas., Ballroom entertainment showing fabulous performances to dance the night away, a 3D movie theatre for the ultimate visual and surround sound experience plus the much talked about state of the art planetarium.

The cabin accommodations are equally breath taking from the Queens Grill Suites, Princess Grill Suites, Britannia Club and Britannia offers pure hotel luxury to guests in unashamed indulgence, rich wood finishing from its expensive floors to its high ceilings, tasteful decorations adorns each unit, fresh flowers, a functional kitchen plus your choice of a private balcony offering a spectacular view of the sea high above the water. Bathrooms are not to be outdone which would make old Roman nobility stunned in utter delight by the marvelously designed marble floors, jet spray shower in hot and cold water plus that Jacuzzi like bathtub guaranteed for that sensual bathing experience.

Well heeled guests who are who’s who in the entertainment scene, who prefers to remain anonymous swear “that it’s fabulously out of this world” referring to the joyous feeling the moment you enter its grand lobby done majestically befitting the famous personalities who have come on board like President George W. Bush, Ex. French President Jacques Chirac, Ex. British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Prince Philipp, the Duke of Edinburg and celebrity tycoon Donald Trump are just a few who graced this elite vacations on the high seas.

Such is the safeness of traveling nowadays in this luxury liner as endorsed by global economic leaders, this actual floating city has the intelligence of NASA powered by the latest technological advancement in science. So forget those climactic scenes on Leonardo De Caprio’s movie Titanic as no stones are left unturned to ensure a pleasant, safe and stress free holiday. Detailed security comes in these 5 star vacations 24/7.

Today, traveling on holiday in the middle of the sea doesn’t have to cut you off from the rest of the world, checking on your business and personal emails and using your mobile phone effortlessly to call family and associates happens as if you’re on land. Thus giving valued patrons the value for money and service they paid for in this 5 star cruises. Your favorite pet dog doesn’t even have to be left home as she can receive the pampering she deserves in style. Cunard Shipping Company, owner and operator of Queen Mary2 has a kennel program available in all crossings between New York and South Hampton, overseen by a Kennel Master who will feed, walk and clean your bundle of joy.

Sailing the high seas stylishly in the in the posh surroundings of the ultimate dream liner, RMS Queen Mary2 will leave you fond memories that cannot be found or matched elsewhere. by Kyle Widner

Adventures in Bali

With it's tropical temperatures and lush landscape, the island of Bali is a wonderful place to get in touch with your adventurous side.

Start by taking a Sea Walk. SeaWalker Bali has a special diving system that lets you get a close up view of the Bali ocean life. You actually walk on the ocean floor, to a depth of 15 feet, without getting your hair wet! Unlike traditional SCUBA diving no certification is needed. Your tour will include pickup from your hotel, transport in an air conditioned coach or minivan, professional instruction, safety approved equipment, insurance, refreshments and lunch. All you need to bring is a towel, sunscreen, swimsuit, and money for a video of your sea walk. The cost is just US$69 and instruction is provided in both English and Japanese. During your 30 minute sea walk you can expect to be surrounded by a large variety of colorful fish and sea life.

From the depths of the ocean to the top of a pachyderm. Bali is home to the Elephant Safari Park. Over 20 rescued Sumatra elephants live and play at the park. Here visitors are encouraged to get up close and personal with the elephants. Elephant shows are offered throughout the day, during some the elephants even paint. At the Elephant Safari Park you can touch and feed the elephants. The park is also home to the Elephant museum which houses a wide variety of elephant exhibits and information, including the only mammoth skeleton in Southeast Asia. To top off your trip to the elephant park, take an elephant tour and explore the nearby jungle from the back of a majestic pachyderm. Enjoy the elephant park and know that you are helping save the endangered Indonesian elephants, as a portion of all proceeds goes to relocation and breeding programs for Indonesian elephants.

Now that you've tried the easy adventures, it is time to step it up a bit. There are some fabulous whitewater rafting in Bali. The river scenery is amazing. During your rafting trip you will travel through gorges where cliffs soar high above you. This is interspersed with lush primary rainforests and spectacular waterfalls. The spectacular scenery combined with exciting white water make for a Bali adventure you will not soon forget. Two of the more common rivers to raft on are the Ayung River and the Telaga Waja River. The Ayung River has over 28 class II and III rapids interspersed with calmer areas where you can view waterfalls, lush forests, and steep cliffs. The Telaga Waga River is more of a thrill ride with continuous rapids from start to finish. Experienced guides will make sure you have a fun and safe trip.

So when visiting Bali make sure you do more than just enjoy the beaches. I've touched on just a few of the adventures that can add a little spice and excitement to your trip. In addition to the the adventures mentioned here, Bali also offers bungee jumping, trekking to volcanoes, and mountain biking. So get out there and enjoy the natural beauty of Bali while adding some excitement to your trip.

For more information please visited http://www.baliexoticbreeze.com by Herman Maulana

Indonesia - A Hidden Treasure Trove

With its incredible diversity, India is a feast for the senses for people around the world, with its colour, character, philosophy and organised chaos. All my life I have revelled in this and considered myself very fortunate to be a part of it. However, it has made my search for such diversity and vibrancy elsewhere much harder.

Having planned some time off to travel last year, my wife, Sophia, and I narrowed the list of places we wanted to visit to South America or Indonesia; and when a good friend related fascinating stories from Indonesia, it seemed like a sleeping giant that the world knew little about so we decided to go and see it for ourselves.

Consider some of these facts: The largest archipelago in the world with about 18,000 islands, Indonesia stretches along the equator for more than 5,000 km. Almost 60% of Indonesia's land is forested and it has more than 500 volcanoes - 12% of which are still active! The fourth most heavily populated country in the world after China, India and the United States with close to 250 million people, comprising some 300 ethnic groups who speak an estimated 600 languages and dialects.

Part 1 Bali - the island of the Gods!

As a first time visitor to Indonesia, I was excited as well as a little nervous. It's a massive country, spread over thousands of kilometres. So like India, yet so unlike India, with its endless islands forming a chain along the equator.

Indonesia to me was a slightly incomprehensible mix of a remarkably beautiful tropical paradise and danger; with communal troubles and civil disturbances, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and earthquakes. During our trip we hoped to find a fascinating reality that lay between those two opposing themes.

The excitement stemmed also from the fact that we had a month to spend there exploring these marvellous islands; home to active volcanoes, spectacular beaches and unique wildlife, like the Komodo dragon.

We started our trip in the relative comfort of the well developed tourism infrastructure on the island of Bali. In fact only thing that was difficult was trying to get a reasonably priced flight from New Delhi, as we had left it so late! Everything worked out finally and an uneventful Malaysian airlines flight later through Kuala Lumpur, we landed in Bali at Denpasar airport. The landing was spectacular as the plane comes down close to the white sandy Jimbaran beach; as you fly in, all you can see is the sea coming closer and closer until a few seconds before touch down the runway is suddenly visible.

As Indonesia has recently relaxed its visa regime for Indians, it was possible to get a visa on arrival - as an Indian passport holder, it is still a novel experience to travel to countries and get a visa on arrival! Laos, Thailand, Hong Kong (interestingly enough one needs a visa for China though), Cambodia and Maldives are a few of the others.

It was a hassle free experience and one can straight away see the advantages it brings to tourism and business travel. This is even more important in light of the Indian Tourism Board's efforts to push a similar proposal through for visitors to India.

Having pre-arranged some budget accommodation in the nearby beach town of Sanur, we hired a taxi to get us there. Bali's excellent tourism infrastructure made it an easy and painless process, we didn't even need the Indonesian we had been learning, a language much easier to learn than many.

Bali, appropriately called 'the island of the gods' is an excellent example of the religious and cultural diversity which exists in Indonesia, and consists predominantly of Hindu communities. By contrast the island of Java, where the capital Jakarta is located, is predominantly Muslim and the island of Flores (where we headed to later in our trip) is mostly Christian.

The widely spread islands with their mix of peoples, cultures and religions means that Indonesia has faced a similar problem to India in terms of language. Bahasa Indonesia is the national language but interestingly has faced similar challenges in many parts of the country to that with the adoption of Hindi as the national language in India. Indeed in Bali, Balinese is widely spoken.

The Balinese worship the various gods of Hindu mythology and are all as familiar with the Mahabharatha and the Ramayana as many Indians are. Each house is in fact considered a minor temple, adding further to the astounding statistic of some 20,000 temples on this small island of no more than two million people.

Offerings are made twice daily to the gods of the house and to the gods honoured in small shrines everywhere. As you drive around Bali, the sight of women carrying rice-and-flower offerings on banana leaves is common. Indeed, the word Bali, dating from the 9th century, means "offering."

Sanur - rather unfairly nicknamed 'snore' by us - was a very sleepy town, that had begun to lose its charm through its efforts to pander to all kinds of tourists. Our sense of discovery, lead us to search for the real Bali and we headed to a small island, Nusa Lembongan, about two hours away by boat.

Nusa Lembongan is one of 3 islands that sit across the Badung Strait on the Southeast coast of Bali along with Nusa Ceningan & Nusa Penida. These 3 islands are somewhat impoverished, relying on seaweed farming, cattle and other low-return activities, with tourism the brightest light on the horizon. The boat ride across the Badung Strait was smooth to begin with, but as we had been warned, the straits are extremely deep and there is always a large swell in the middle -finely illustrated by the teenage girl sitting behind us unable to keep her breakfast away from the fish!

Although we had to get off at the main jetty, we had made up our minds to make our way to Mushroom Bay, an amazing white sand beach which we had spotted from the boat. Getting there meant either taking a small, but expensive, motor boat taxi, or hiking with our heavy back packs up and downhill for a couple of hours.

Of course, having decided on the water taxi option, we couldn't find one until a booming Australian drawl asked if he could help. Indeed he was the owner of the water taxi company who had been living on Nusa Lembongan for years. Mushroom Bay was every bit as pretty close up and we booked ourselves into some Balinese style lodging for a few nights.

Breakfast by the beach is a luxury for anyone and we certainly indulged at the rather aptly named but predictable Bali Café. There was a sense of exclusivity to Mushroom Bay which was only disturbed at about mid-day for a few hours by day trippers from mainland Bali. We spent that time exploring the island and the first time around decided to do a walking tour. Incredibly greenery, and some stunning beaches, were our reward although after a while the humidity made the walk more of an effort than we would have liked. And, of course, temples and offerings were everywhere.

The next day we decided to explore a bit further by hiring a motor cycle, with my wife bravely (according to her!) agreeing to ride pillion. The roads were not great and extremely steep in places, but off we set off. It is hard to lose one's way around the island and we made it to the other side of the island, stopping off to admire the views and when stopped by friendly inquisitive children.

Our plan was to visit the other two neighbouring islands, if possible, and were told we could drive our bike across a narrow bridge. The bridge was indeed narrow but what worried us even more was the approach ramp - a small miscalculation of a few inches and the probability was that we would miss the bridge and land in the sea. As not-so-brave adventurers, we decided that I try it alone without my passenger. Success!

Driving through Nusa Ceningan, it was apparent that the island was much poorer than Nusa Lembongnan; the difference was tourism. Residents of Nusa Ceningan survived mostly through sea weed farming and when the trade wasn't going well they had a difficult life.

We stopped at a site where there were clearly plans to build a resort. Most of the structure and layout were in place, but now had been left to rot. As we were enjoying the views and thinking, how wonderful it would be to resurrect the resort, and would it ever be feasible, a man appeared from behind the buildings and came over. Suddenly worried that we were trespassing and that there was no other soul in sight, we tried to apologise and move away. But he was very friendly and told us about the plans for this place and how it had all gone wrong when his foreign business partner decided to pull out when tourism in Bali went into a tailspin after the bomb attacks several years ago. At last our few phrases of Bahasa Indonesia had come in useful! That, with English and body language had helped us communicate.

Having had a relatively quiet and relaxed introduction to Indonesia we were ready to make our way back to mainland Bali and get intrepid in pursuit of the Komodo dragon and to see whales in the remote village of Lamalera, in one of the eastern most parts of the archipelago.

To be continued..... by Vineeth Purushothaman

GALUNGAN DAY

Next month, on 20 August 2008, the Balinese Hindu will be celebrating Galungan Day.

Galungan Day is one of the Hinduism biggest ceremony in Bali which is celebrated in every six month according to the Balinese calendar. At the Galungan Day the Balinese celebrate the victory of the good conquered the bad.

In every villages in Bali, we can easily find line of decorated bamboo pool called “Penjor” which plated and stand beautifully in front of each houses.

In the morning at that day, there are women, men and children all in Balinese traditional dress walk on the street to go to their temple. The women bring offering called “Pajegan” contains of different and colorful fruits, cakes, coconut leaf and flowers which is arranged in a stack about 1 meter high and put on their head. When they arrived in the temple, they will pray together lead by the Hindu’s Priest called “Pemangku”.

After finishing they will go back to their own home and to gather with all members of extended family. The members of family and friends who are Moslem, Buddhist and Christian will pay a visit to their Hindus family and together will enjoy Balinese cookies.

Balinese employee will have holidays today. Most of business offices will close their offices. However, Hotels, Restaurants, Travel Agencies will still operate. They have their customers to serve.

Travelers will be going around to take pictures or travel as normal as the other days. But they will be informed that the Hinduism are celebrating their Thanks Giving Day.



KITE FESTIVAL 2008

Message from Tanah Lot Bali…

Playing kite is very popular in younger generation, because of the power and sense of friendship in which be formed kite player group (sekaa layangan). Now days, playing kite is expending, children and younger boy played this kite as hobbies, besides as culture preservation.

The meaning of playing kite full of religious valve and society life of Balinese people, and this can we see from the symbol of “Sang Hyang Rare Angon” as the god of wind.

It made a special interesting for the tourist, as an attraction to Tanah Lot especially and Bali generally.

Regarding of the “Tanah Lot Kites Festival 2008” we are honored to invite you to visit this event and spend memorable three days to enjoy the festival with Tanah Lot Temple backgrounds one of famous destination in the islands of paradise, Bali.



PENGLIPURAN VILLAGE (BALINESE TRADITIONAL

Message from Tanah Lot Bali…

Playing kite is very popular in younger generation, because of the power and sense of friendship in which be formed kite player group (sekaa layangan). Now days, playing kite is expending, children and younger boy played this kite as hobbies, besides as culture preservation.

The meaning of playing kite full of religious valve and society life of Balinese people, and this can we see from the symbol of “Sang Hyang Rare Angon” as the god of wind.

It made a special interesting for the tourist, as an attraction to Tanah Lot especially and Bali generally.

Regarding of the “Tanah Lot Kites Festival 2008” we are honored to invite you to visit this event and spend memorable three days to enjoy the festival with Tanah Lot Temple backgrounds one of famous destination in the islands of paradise, Bali.



BALI ART FESTIVAL

Bali is renowned for having maintained its traditional culture against the sweeping tides of the Bali calendar event modern world. In many parts of the Island, Life goes on as it has for centuries, with rhythms of ritual, creativity and culture still serving as a community compass, here the arts are woven into everyday, making Bali a World Center of music, dance and visual arts.

The great annual Bali Art Festival 2008 will be on 14th June –12th July 2008 and take places in Art Centre at Denpasar the capital city of Bali province. The Bali Arts Festival is more then a month of daily performances, handicraft exhibitions and other related cultural and commercial activities during which literally the whole of Bali comes to the city to present its offerings of dance, music and beauty.



BINTANG FLORES HOTEL

Bintang Flores Hotel - Brand New 4 stars Hotel will be open on May 2008.

This hotel is located in Labuanbajo - West Flores, a small city as gateway to Komodo island - home of Komodo Dragons (Varanus Komodoensis)

Bintang Flores Hotel“Bintang” mean star. Yes, Bintang Flores Hotel will be a stars in Flores Island. This is the only four-stars hotel in this area. This hotel will be a place truly make you filled with very interesting and memorable experience. One of the superb qualities of this hotel located on the Pede beach in Labuan Bajo Flores near the Komodo Airport. All of its rooms are designed to face the Flores Strait. There are 59 deluxe rooms and two suites. A transparent elevator serves access to the room from where the guest can savor the beauty of the surrounding natural panorama.

The Bintang Flores Hotel is a five-storey hotel set in a spacious tropical garden. Drawing on Indonesian architectural influences with a large swimming pool and private white-sand beach, the hotel will offer complete water-sports facilities in a protected environment suitable for families.



RELIGIONS IN BALI

There were and are many authors who wrote numbers of books about Bali and million of people believe that Bali is a Hindu island. YES it is, but NOT 100%. So far I did not find a single book, or may be there is who wrote about the Christian of Bali, about the Buddhist of Bali and or Moslem of Bali, though numbers are not comparable with Hinduism.

Today, I come to you with a story of religions and each believers who are all Balinese leave in harmony in a community or some of them are in a family. There are about 90% Hindus, 5% are Christian, 3% are Moslem and another 2% are Buddhist. Most of them are originally Balinese, some are Javanese, Flores, Timor, Sumba, Sumatra, Celebes, Irian Jaya who were born in BALI or leave in this Island for years.



SUBAK AN ORGANIZATION OF FARMERS IN BALI

A new story from BALI about “SUBAK” an organization of farmers in Bali.
The word “subak” was originally found in Kediri-East Java a Hindu Kingdom in 14th century and then brought to Bali by the Hinduism when this Kingdom was conquered by the Moslem and kept until nowadays.

Subak is an organization of farmers in an area where rice fields are located to manage water to irrigate their rice fields, includes water supply, and to build a temple.

Tour Rafting, etc

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Rafting di Sungai Ayung
Rafting di Sungai Ayung memberikan pengalaman yang tak terlupakan selama liburan di Bali. Wisata Bali berkerjasama dengan Operator Ayung River Rafting, menawarkan paket spesial rafting di Bali, Paket Rafting ini mengambil lokasi …

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Rafting di sungai telaga Waja
Rafting di sungai telaga Waja , sedikit review tentang rafting ini seperti berikut ; Sungai telaga waja terletak di kabupaten karang asem, kabupaten paling timur di propinsi bali, sungai yang panjangnya hampir 12 kilometer ini …

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Bali Tour Paket Mantap.
Paket Bali Tour Spesial, tersedia dalam beberapa pilihan seperti dibawah ini, sengaja kami pilihkan PAKET Bali Tour Spesial ini, untuk memudahkan anda dalam mengatur Perjalanan Liburan anda dan keluarga di Bali, Selamat Berlibur !!

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Sunset Dinner Diatas Kapal
Pengalaman Sunset Dinner diatas Kapal, bagi anda yang ingin mencoba suasana baru, makan malam romantis bersama pasangan anda. Untuk anda yang berjiwa romantis atau sedang berusaha untuk romatis ( he..he..) , sebaiknya anda …

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Water Sport Special Discount
Water sports spesial, Kalau anda orang yang active dan menyukai tantangan, anda bisa mencoba “SOFT” adventure on the beach di tanjung benoa, ini ada beberapa pilihan kegiatan yang dapat anda pilih disana plus harga water …

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Lombok & Bali Tour (5H/4M)

SURABAYA – MATARAM
Peserta diharapkan telah siap di bandara Juanda 01 jam sebelum keberangkatan. Setibanya di bandara Selaparang, peserta akan dijemput dan dihantar untuk mengikuti city tour mengunjungi:
* Mayura, yaitu taman yang ditengah - tengahnya terdapat sebuah bangunan Bale Kambang, yang dipakai untuk mengadili perkara pada jaman penjajahan Belanda.
* Narmada, Hutan wisata yang dihuni berbagai jenis burung dan terdapat Pura dengan ikan keramat di dalam kolam.
* Suranadi, di sini ada pura Hindu tertua
Kemudian Sore hari peserta akan menuju hotel untuk check in.

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SASAK TRADITIONAL TOUR (makan pagi)
Pagi ini, peserta akan diajak untuk mengikuti fullday tour mengunjungi:
* Sukarara (pusat tenun tradisional Lombok)
* Banyumulek (pusat kerajinan gerabah)
* Desa tradisional Rambitan dan Pantai Kuta/ Tanjung Aan.

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MATARAM(TRF OUT) – DENPASAR(TRF IN)
Setelah makan pagi, acara bebas, hingga saatnya peserta akan dijemput dan dihantar ke bandara untuk penerbangan selanjutnya yaitu ke Pulau Dewata/ Pulau Bali. Setibanya di Pulau Bali/ Bandara Ngurah Rai, peserta akan disambut dan dihantar ke hotel. Dilanjutkan dengan acara bebas.

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KINTAMANI TOUR (makan pagi)
Setelah makan pagi, peserta akan diajak untuk mengikuti Kintamani Tur mengunjungi:
* Batu Bulan (untuk menyaksikan tari Barong)
* Desa Celuk, Emas dan Ubud (desa pusat kerajinan emas, ukiran kayu dan lukisan khas Bali)
* Goa Gajah (Goa pertapaan raja-raja Bali)
* Kintamani (Keindahan panorama Gunung dan Danau Batur)
* Pura Tirta Empul (Pusat sumber air suci umat Hindu Bali)
* Pasar Seni Sukawati

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BEDUGUL TOUR (makan pagi)
Program hari ini mengunjungi:
* Pura Taman Ayun (pura keluarga kerajaan Mengwi)
* Danau Bratan di Bedugul
* Alas Kedaton (Hutan Pala yang dihuni dengan ratusan kera)
* Tanah Lot (Pura yang terletak diatas batu karang ditengah lautan)

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TRF OUT (makan pagi)
Hari ini setelah makan pagi, check-out dari hotel, peserta akan diantar kembali ke bandara Ngurah Rai untuk kembali ke Surabaya. Ini adalah akhir dari Program Tour.

How Do You Plan For Your Honeymoon

One of the most important thing you need to plan for when you planning for your wedding is the honeymoon. It is the first time you will travel together after you get married. It should be a very romantic vacation. Although the tradition is that the groom should plan for the honeymoon, there is indeed no reason for you to follow this tradition and it will be better if you two can plan for the honeymoon together.

You should plan the honeymoon together

As discussed above, the best way to plan for you honeymoon is to plan it with your husband-to-be. Every decision both of you make for the honeymoon should be of mutual consensus. All the decisions should be agreed by both of you. You have to bear in mind that it is the honeymoon of you two. There is no point to end up with arguing during your honeymoon.

The destination is the first thing you need to think about

You can virtually choose any place for your honeymoon destination. The key is that you should choose the destination based on both of your preferences. An adventure to Antarctica will be perfect if you would like to have a white and exciting honeymoon. All the penguins and natural sceneries will bless you for your honeymoon. And such an honeymoon should be an extremely memorable one.

To some others, honeymoon should be relaxing. In this case you may not choose Antarctica as your destination. You may go to Bali for your honeymoon instead. The sunshine and beaches are undoubtedly marvelous. You can also consider India or Nepal if you would like to experience different cultures.

The season in your destination is also very important

You will also need to consider the season in your honeymoon destination. It will not be a wise decision if you plan to go for a hiking tour in Nepal during the monsoon season. You need to pay even more attention if you choose to go to Antarctica. There is nearly no way to go to Antarctica for us in winter (in the southern hemisphere). However, places such as northern Brazil and Indonesia will render less problem because they are on the equator.

You also need to consider the budget

Without any surprise, you also need to consider the budget for your honeymoon. Again, I will suggest you to forget the tradition that the groom will pay for all the expenses. You should plan for the budget together.

The number one issue that will affect your budget is the destination you choose. Traveling to a country far away from your country is certainly more expensive. However, you can try to squeeze more budget for your honeymoon by saving money on your other wedding items.

It is not easy to plan for your honeymoon. The key is that you should planning for the honeymoon together with your husband-to-be. The honeymoon is meant to be romantic and you can enjoy the time of being together with him. by TM Lung

Sunbathe, Snorkel, or Tour the Sites on the Big Island at Kona

Hawaii's Big Island region of Kona offers travelers a place of scenic beauty and relaxation during their Hawaiian vacation. With its exotic beach resorts and bays, fishing villages, rainforests, and plantations, Kona invites visitors from around the world to settle in and soak up the charm of this quaint Hawaiian paradise.

The main town in north Kona is Kailua-Kona, which is a busy fishing village with a popular harbor that attracts charter boats, tourists, and commercial fishermen from all around. The village's waterfront has a popular shopping strip which includes restaurants, shops, hotels, and historical sites. One can also tour the Hulihe'e Palace, which was built in 1838 as a resort for Hawaiian royalty.

The town hosts two major sporting events each year - the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament and the Ironman Triathalon.

Other Regions in North Kona

Also in north Kona are the coffee regions such as Honalo, Holualoa, and Kainaliu. The Holualoa Village is a popular arts and crafts center. To the south is the Magic Sands Beach, also called the Disappearing Sands Beach, which disappears when the waves come in winter. You can go swimming and bodysurfing in summer. Or, you can hand-feed reef fish or go snorkeling in Kahalu'u.

Other Places to Visit in Kona

The Kealakekua Bay is another popular place for swimming, snorkeling, and diving. This is where the famous British Captain James Cook died in 1779.

There's a little town called Captain Cook, located on the bay, where visitors can see a monument for the captain and explore other historic sites. Further south in Kona are the scenic rainforests and another fishing village called Miloli'i.

Activities in Kona

Visitors can enjoy a number of activities in Kona such as deep sea fishing, watching dolphins and whales, hiking on mountain trails, and more. Kona offers a variety of shops and restaurants as well as delicious coffee varieties that are grown and harvested right on the island! For the outdoor lover, there are hiking or biking trails to gorgeous waterfalls and volcanoes. Those who want to stay dry while relaxing at sea can take a Kona boat cruise or glass-bottom boat cruise.

Kona Accommodations

Kona offers a variety of lodging options to fit anyone's budget. Here are just a few hotels in the area: Kona Seaside Hotel, King Kamehameha's Beach Hotel, Royal Kona Resort, Castle Kona Bali Kai (Condominium Resort), Kona Coast Resort, Luana Inn, and Holua Resort at the Mauna Loa Village.

If you're looking for slow-paced fun and relaxation, be sure to book your next trip to Hawaii on the Big Island's beautiful region of Kona!. by Jim Dornfeld

Adventure Travel in Indonesia

Although the wily jungles of Indonesia are slightly tamer than the days of the Borneo headhunters, there are still many options for the modern day thrill seeker. Whether trekking in the jungles and mountains of the vast archipelago, diving in some of the most biologically diverse waters in the world, or visiting with some of the few remaining tribal groups in the world, Indonesia can still live up to its unfettered past.

From the snow capped peaks of Papua to the smoking volcanoes of Java, Indonesia presents any trekker with a wide array of choices, regardless of skill level. The further a field you plan to go, the more valuable you will find using a tour agency to arrange your trip. Tour agencies often get better deals on national airline tickets and can arrange for transportation and accommodation in areas where such amenities are scarce. Papua, the easternmost province of Indonesia, is unfortunately experiencing periods of civil unrest, so be sure to get updated information if you plan to set off there. The snow covered Carstensz Pyramid, locally known as Puncak Jaya, is the highest mountain in Papua. Please note - the trek up Carstensz Pyramid is for the experienced climber. For those looking for something challenging, but without the need for carabineers, try the third highest peak in Papua, Trikora Mountain. Indonesia requires all trekkers in Papua to obtain a climbing permit, usually arranged by your tour company. Trek

king can be combined with a visit to one of the few remaining tribal groups on the island to experience first hand the wonder of what it means to live off the land.

If you like diving, the blue waters of Indonesia, teeming with marine life of all shapes and colors, are not to be missed. Some of the best diving in the world is found in Indonesia and options come in all price ranges, from a quick dip off the coast of Bali to a two week liveaboard that will take you to areas otherwise inaccessible. Among the most popular dive spots for those wanting easy access, as well as beach resorts, is Bunaken Island off the coast of North Sulawesi. Bunaken has suffered some damage to its coral reefs from blast fishing, but much is still alive or recovering through the efforts of local conservation groups. If you prefer a liveaboard, there are many operators to the Komodo Islands, Sulawesi’s Wakatobi and Lembeh Strait, Flores, and Alor, to name a few. Shop around for the best price and definitely check up on the company or you might find your accommodations less than desirable. Once you get in the water though, expect to be awed by teeming barracudas, colorful cuttlefish, and mantas.

For the eco-tourist, the options are endless. From orangutan spotting and jungle trekking in Kalimantan to Komodo Dragon watching on the shores of Komodo, options vary by budget and time frame. The orangutan population continues to dwindle every year and some of the money garnered from eco-tourism goes to support foundations and local groups that work to save them. Although the number of visitors is limited each year, tour companies can arrange a visit to the famous rainforest study area of Tanjing Putting National Park and Camp Leakey in Kalimantan (formerly Borneo). A visit to the Ministry of Forestry’s feed station might earn you the chance to interact with the orangutans directly. Accommodation and transportation are best arranged beforehand as flights can vary throughout the year. Another popular ecotourism destination is Komodo National Park which includes the three large islands of Komodo, Rinca, and Padar as well as several smaller islands. A visit to this area can be combined with a dive trip as th

e waters in the reserve are home to an estimated 900-1,000 marine species. The Komodo Dragons themselves, giant monitor lizards, are relatively easy to spot, but you’re guaranteed to find them safely with the help of a guide. Accommodation in the National Park is rustic, but the staff is friendly and the food is decent. Foregoing the beaches of Bali may not be easy for some, but the treasures of the other Indonesian islands are not to be missed. by Alex Smith

Asia Tour guide

You think of a great holiday? Asia could be the perfect destination. Asia offers a great holiday experience to the knowledge of different cultures and attraction â€" especially now that you can hire a private tour guide who offers custom tours. Over the past few decades, travel in Asia has become very sophisticated, with birding guides in Thailand and fashion guides in Tokyo, diving guides in the Philipines to sailing cruises in Bali and Komodo.

Beach holiday in Asia are popular for many Westerners. When you visit the countries of Southeast Asia particularly, your holiday will never be complete without surfing and beach party. You will certainly enjoy the natural beauty of the white sand, which are rare in these parts of the world.

A vacation trip to Asia will allow you to discover its natural beauty. If you are planning a vacation, the Asian countries would be the perfect destination. You can discover new cultures and will be fascinated hospitality and Asians are friendly. Here are some very good reasons why you should provide for a holiday in Asia.

1. This is an excellent way to spend a long holiday in Asia. You will have a great time in spending your budget. You will have the advantage of the dollar exchange rate. You will have the best time and all the time in the world all your spending money. 2. You can find tours and travel packages that are inexpensive. Travel agencies offer reasonable prices for your entire Asian experience. You can also find plenty of vacation rentals that offer a relaxing experience that you would not forget in your whole life.

3. Asian countries such as China and India have large tracts of benchmarks that are considered to be wonders of the world. In addition to watching the Great Wall of China and the Taj Majal in India, you must also be educated to the different regions. You can make your vacation China and Tour India, a scenic, cultural, religious or historical travel. 4. The region of Southeast Asia offers travelers with a lot of beaches. In Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Malaysia have the most beautiful beaches in the world. Apart from the beaches, you will also be surprised with the tropical climate of the region. Tourists especially from the western countries have experienced great treatment of fun and people. 5. Hong Kong is the place to visit. The new Hong Kong Disneyland is a new attraction for the country, especially for those who have brought their families. You can also take advantage of their purchases in markets close to the river from Hong Kong. Their restaurants serve another taste of Cantonese cuisine yo
u surely appreciate. 6. With the natural beauty of its mountains and rivers, Taiwan would be a perfect choice for the holidays in Asia. Asia tropical climate is responsible for the beauty and diversity of the continent's wonderful and abundant forests. Taiwan is also known as a major destination for bird watching especially during the months of September and May. by SRP S

Bali Volcanoes Helicopter Tour

Bali island in Indonesia is renowned for its natural beauty and as a fabulous tourist attraction. However, the island is also known for its terrorist attacks in recent years. Since then, the people of Bali have recovered and the island is now a hotspot for tourists from all over the world once again, especially for its beach resorts and volcano helicopter tours.

The island's ecology and geography are greatly influenced by the towering mountain range of volcanoes that dominate the island. These majestic volcanoes created Bali's stunning mountainous landscape and they occasionally regenerate its soils and help produce heavy rains that provide this resort island with precious fresh water.

The Balinese considered the island's many volcanoes, lakes and spring as sacred and treat them with respect and awe. If you are a tourist traveling to Bali for your holiday vacation, you will be awestruck with the sheer majesty of the volcanoes. These natural landscapes are major tourist attractions and many tourist go sightseeing the volcanoes on helicopter tours so that they can view the volcanoes in all its splendor and take awesome pictures. The island is still continually being formed by volcanic activities.

Bali is located over a major fault zone where the Indo-Australian plate collides with the Sunda plate. In 1963, a violent eruption on Mount Agung killed thousands of people and utterly destroyed many rice fields and irrigation network.

The dramatic lava flows on the north eastern faces of Mt Agung is the newest landforms, showing what the island may look like in ancient pre-historic time. It is a fascinating sightseeing experience, almost like a scene out of Jurassic Park.

Perhaps, the most popular volcano for tourists to visit and go sightseeing is Mount Batur. This grand old dame of a volcano sits in a giant caldera that contains a lake that is a few miles long and over a mile wide. Mount Batur is actually a very active volcano and can erupt moment as it erupted with great frequency but the eruptions are less violent these days except in a giant eruption in 1917 which claimed thousands of lives and destroyed hundreds of temples and villages.

Hiking up Mount Batur in the wee small hours of the the morning has become something of a "must do" thing for many tourists in Bali. You will need to bring along a sweater as it can get a little chilly at the volcano summit.

There is also a little coffee shop at the rim selling drinks for thirsty hikers and many children and women in flip flops balancing buckets of soft drinks on their heads scampering around trying to earn your tourist dollar. As the sun rises, you will get a picturesque view of Lombok and other surrounding islands.

One very interesting hike on Mt Batur is the climb down the inside of the crater from Penelokan to Kedisan. There are boats at Toya Bungkah Lake to take you across the lake to a village called Trunyan. This village is notorious for its mortuary traditions because instead of cremating or burying their deceased, the Trunyan villagers leave dead human bodies to decompose naturally in a designated cemetery.

Although Bali is known for rice cultivation, its volcanic soil is actually not well suited for such activities. The soil is finely textured and well drained, so water soaks through the soil rapidly and thus precious water is wasted. The solution therefore lies in repeated and vigorous ploughing which make the soil less permeable.

So if you are visiting Bali for your holiday vacations, do not miss out a sightseeing trip to view Bali's majestic volcanoes, better yet, take a helicopter tour of this spectacular tourist attraction. by Chris Chew

Indonesia - A Hidden Treasure Trove

With its incredible diversity, India is a feast for the senses for people around the world, with its colour, character, philosophy and organised chaos. All my life I have revelled in this and considered myself very fortunate to be a part of it. However, it has made my search for such diversity and vibrancy elsewhere much harder.

Having planned some time off to travel last year, my wife, Sophia, and I narrowed the list of places we wanted to visit to South America or Indonesia; and when a good friend related fascinating stories from Indonesia, it seemed like a sleeping giant that the world knew little about so we decided to go and see it for ourselves.

Consider some of these facts: The largest archipelago in the world with about 18,000 islands, Indonesia stretches along the equator for more than 5,000 km. Almost 60% of Indonesia's land is forested and it has more than 500 volcanoes - 12% of which are still active! The fourth most heavily populated country in the world after China, India and the United States with close to 250 million people, comprising some 300 ethnic groups who speak an estimated 600 languages and dialects.

Part 1 Bali - the island of the Gods!

As a first time visitor to Indonesia, I was excited as well as a little nervous. It's a massive country, spread over thousands of kilometres. So like India, yet so unlike India, with its endless islands forming a chain along the equator.

Indonesia to me was a slightly incomprehensible mix of a remarkably beautiful tropical paradise and danger; with communal troubles and civil disturbances, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and earthquakes. During our trip we hoped to find a fascinating reality that lay between those two opposing themes.

The excitement stemmed also from the fact that we had a month to spend there exploring these marvellous islands; home to active volcanoes, spectacular beaches and unique wildlife, like the Komodo dragon.

We started our trip in the relative comfort of the well developed tourism infrastructure on the island of Bali. In fact only thing that was difficult was trying to get a reasonably priced flight from New Delhi, as we had left it so late! Everything worked out finally and an uneventful Malaysian airlines flight later through Kuala Lumpur, we landed in Bali at Denpasar airport. The landing was spectacular as the plane comes down close to the white sandy Jimbaran beach; as you fly in, all you can see is the sea coming closer and closer until a few seconds before touch down the runway is suddenly visible.

As Indonesia has recently relaxed its visa regime for Indians, it was possible to get a visa on arrival - as an Indian passport holder, it is still a novel experience to travel to countries and get a visa on arrival! Laos, Thailand, Hong Kong (interestingly enough one needs a visa for China though), Cambodia and Maldives are a few of the others.

It was a hassle free experience and one can straight away see the advantages it brings to tourism and business travel. This is even more important in light of the Indian Tourism Board's efforts to push a similar proposal through for visitors to India.

Having pre-arranged some budget accommodation in the nearby beach town of Sanur, we hired a taxi to get us there. Bali's excellent tourism infrastructure made it an easy and painless process, we didn't even need the Indonesian we had been learning, a language much easier to learn than many.

Bali, appropriately called 'the island of the gods' is an excellent example of the religious and cultural diversity which exists in Indonesia, and consists predominantly of Hindu communities. By contrast the island of Java, where the capital Jakarta is located, is predominantly Muslim and the island of Flores (where we headed to later in our trip) is mostly Christian.

The widely spread islands with their mix of peoples, cultures and religions means that Indonesia has faced a similar problem to India in terms of language. Bahasa Indonesia is the national language but interestingly has faced similar challenges in many parts of the country to that with the adoption of Hindi as the national language in India. Indeed in Bali, Balinese is widely spoken.

The Balinese worship the various gods of Hindu mythology and are all as familiar with the Mahabharatha and the Ramayana as many Indians are. Each house is in fact considered a minor temple, adding further to the astounding statistic of some 20,000 temples on this small island of no more than two million people.

Offerings are made twice daily to the gods of the house and to the gods honoured in small shrines everywhere. As you drive around Bali, the sight of women carrying rice-and-flower offerings on banana leaves is common. Indeed, the word Bali, dating from the 9th century, means "offering."

Sanur - rather unfairly nicknamed 'snore' by us - was a very sleepy town, that had begun to lose its charm through its efforts to pander to all kinds of tourists. Our sense of discovery, lead us to search for the real Bali and we headed to a small island, Nusa Lembongan, about two hours away by boat.

Nusa Lembongan is one of 3 islands that sit across the Badung Strait on the Southeast coast of Bali along with Nusa Ceningan & Nusa Penida. These 3 islands are somewhat impoverished, relying on seaweed farming, cattle and other low-return activities, with tourism the brightest light on the horizon. The boat ride across the Badung Strait was smooth to begin with, but as we had been warned, the straits are extremely deep and there is always a large swell in the middle -finely illustrated by the teenage girl sitting behind us unable to keep her breakfast away from the fish!

Although we had to get off at the main jetty, we had made up our minds to make our way to Mushroom Bay, an amazing white sand beach which we had spotted from the boat. Getting there meant either taking a small, but expensive, motor boat taxi, or hiking with our heavy back packs up and downhill for a couple of hours.

Of course, having decided on the water taxi option, we couldn't find one until a booming Australian drawl asked if he could help. Indeed he was the owner of the water taxi company who had been living on Nusa Lembongan for years. Mushroom Bay was every bit as pretty close up and we booked ourselves into some Balinese style lodging for a few nights.

Breakfast by the beach is a luxury for anyone and we certainly indulged at the rather aptly named but predictable Bali Café. There was a sense of exclusivity to Mushroom Bay which was only disturbed at about mid-day for a few hours by day trippers from mainland Bali. We spent that time exploring the island and the first time around decided to do a walking tour. Incredibly greenery, and some stunning beaches, were our reward although after a while the humidity made the walk more of an effort than we would have liked. And, of course, temples and offerings were everywhere.

The next day we decided to explore a bit further by hiring a motor cycle, with my wife bravely (according to her!) agreeing to ride pillion. The roads were not great and extremely steep in places, but off we set off. It is hard to lose one's way around the island and we made it to the other side of the island, stopping off to admire the views and when stopped by friendly inquisitive children.

Our plan was to visit the other two neighbouring islands, if possible, and were told we could drive our bike across a narrow bridge. The bridge was indeed narrow but what worried us even more was the approach ramp - a small miscalculation of a few inches and the probability was that we would miss the bridge and land in the sea. As not-so-brave adventurers, we decided that I try it alone without my passenger. Success!

Driving through Nusa Ceningan, it was apparent that the island was much poorer than Nusa Lembongnan; the difference was tourism. Residents of Nusa Ceningan survived mostly through sea weed farming and when the trade wasn't going well they had a difficult life.

We stopped at a site where there were clearly plans to build a resort. Most of the structure and layout were in place, but now had been left to rot. As we were enjoying the views and thinking, how wonderful it would be to resurrect the resort, and would it ever be feasible, a man appeared from behind the buildings and came over. Suddenly worried that we were trespassing and that there was no other soul in sight, we tried to apologise and move away. But he was very friendly and told us about the plans for this place and how it had all gone wrong when his foreign business partner decided to pull out when tourism in Bali went into a tailspin after the bomb attacks several years ago. At last our few phrases of Bahasa Indonesia had come in useful! That, with English and body language had helped us communicate.

Having had a relatively quiet and relaxed introduction to Indonesia we were ready to make our way back to mainland Bali and get intrepid in pursuit of the Komodo dragon and to see whales in the remote village of Lamalera, in one of the eastern most parts of the archipelago. by Vineeth Purushothaman

Top Ten Majestic Places To Visit In Asia

Asia is probably one of the most enigmatic continents in the world. Not only is it rich in very diverse cultures, but it is also rich in history. You will never run out of wonderful places to visit in this wonderful and mysterious continent.

1.) Indonessia's Breathtaking Bali

Bali is one of the very beautiful places to go to once you are in Indonesia. Do not miss out on Batubulan Village, famous for sculptures made out of fine stone. Get to enjoy Bali's culture like the Barong Dance and enjoy the beautiful crafts of its goldsmiths and silversmiths.

2.) Exotic India

If India is in your Asia tour itinerary, then you will never regret it if you went on one of those boat rides in the Ganges River. Get to see, too, the devout citizens of India while they pray and bathe on the sacred waters of the Ghats. If you want to see their temples, then the Khajuraho Temples is for you, an architectural wonder

3.) The Wonderful Side of Pakistan

Pakistan, although an intimidating country, has a lot of sceneries that tourists will love. Get to see a majestic view of the Himalayan Mountains and the Monkial Ranges. If you want to know more about Pakistan's culture and people, then the Swat Museum is a must place for you to visit.

4.) Buddhas of Bangkok

There are a lot of statues of Buddha that you can see in Bangkok, and one of the temples tourist flock to is the Reclining Buddha Temple. You must also visit the Erawan Shrine as well as the Snake Farm of Bangkok that is located near the shrine. For a more modern tour, visit the Safari World and Bangkok's Pattaya and Coral Island.

5.) What Vietnam has to Offer

Vietnam is now one of the favorite destinations of tourists. Tourists love exploring the city on their own and tasting the different food Vietnam has to offer. There are also cruises that a tourist can enjoy like the cruises along the Mekong River, and they also get to visit the smaller islands to taste the wonderful fruits Vietnam has.

6.) Unforgettable Katmandu

Another unique place to visit is the Katmandu where you will get to know more about its culture and people by strolling in the Katmandu Durbar Square. Do not forget to visit, too, the Buddhanikantha Temple, another one of its famous tourist destinations. You can also go to Pashupatinath Temple.

7.) Big China

You cannot tour all of China in a week, but here are some of the top places to visit in China. The Yangtze River Cruise is one of the favorites of not only the tourists but the local citizens as well, and in this tour, one gets to have a closer communion with nature. The other places that you must not forget visiting is the Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City as well as the Temple of Heaven.

8.) Delightful Turkey

Turkey is one country you should not fail to visit. There are a lot of museums you can visit like the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. You can also visit famous archeological sites like Pamukkale's Hierapolis as well as famous mosques like the Blue Mosque.

9.) Enjoying Japan

Get to experience both old and new Japan in your Asian tour. Visit the wonderful and exciting City of Tokyo, a big contrast to Japan's mountain villages where the old culture is still palpable. Also, get to know more about its people and culture by visiting the temples, shrines and palaces of Japan.

10.) Modern Singapore

Singapore is one of the world's business regions. Also, this is famous for being one of the major shopping centers in Asia and is rightfully called Shopper's Paradise. Its stores' competitive prices as well as air-conditioned malls are one of the favorite places tourists go to. by Jonathan Williams

See Bali Now - Hundreds Of Free Bali Videos

Much has been written about the favorite dream island of Bali. But how does it actually look like, and what's more important - is it the right destination for a visit or for a honeymoon? There are lots of promotional materials circulating out there done by travel companies and book publishers, but how about getting real close up views by visitors that share their own intimate perspectives for a change.

Nothing is more honest and revealing than private Bali videos all created by individual people from all over the globe that visited this island already, and made videos about that in their own language. Then uploaded it to a video web site, and now share them with the world and everyone. Free Bali videos. How convenient.

This new video site is strictly about Bali videos only. Watch what other people experienced here already, the places they visited, and what kind of people they met. What type of hotels or exclusive villas they stayed at. Now it's all online available at one single spot dedicated to the private Bali on film.

Good idea to include a search engine into that, so one can search whatever they want to see in particular. My favorites today was the search term 'Jimbaran Bali' what did show a few very relaxing videos made at that location, also 'Nusa Dua beach' did show some good results, with some of the great resorts there. Occasionally one finds some cool music in the search results that have related song titles that have "bali" in the name, as for example the title 'Bali run' of classic song by the band 'Fourplay' live in concert.

It's stunning with what some people come up with in these few minute long flicks. The 'classic Bali style' ones come with some accompanying Balinese Gamelan and flute music are very emotional touched, as they captured the Bali of the early years. What is for some travelers the 1980's and 1990's. When walking from Kuta beach to Legian beach on the main road without any car disturbing you was a reality. Unthinkable these days when everyone has a motorbike or a car.

The video website was created as a true tribute to Bali as seen by travelers, with so many interesting videos that myself spend considerable time there watching a few of these and still find new videos from some unknown 'Bali fanatics" that have great landscapes, huge waves and at times also extremely good looking people enjoying themselves having a great time.

From casual 3-days travelers that just bought a new camera, to some experienced video artists that show their skills with artistic montages zooming in on rice fields, beaches and mountain sites. Yesterday for a change I had a look at the contestants of a Miss Universe Japan video, what was basically something you would see on TV, except the girls are very beautiful here in that one. Naturally charming, like so many people visiting Bali.

Some videos are commercials done by tour and villa marketing people showing off their special villas. What's cool too, as there are so may exclusive villas now in Bali and so little time to actually go and visit each of them. So it can be really time saving and revealing to have it all presented to you while sitting comfortably and nodding with amazement or approval occasionally. Having peek previews of for example the Four Seasons in Sayan, Ubud is a pure pleasure. They really did built some marvelous villas there, all set inside the greenest jungle there possibly can exist.

And if you're into surfing, Bali waves videos are of course a must watch. From locations like Amed to the southern cliffs, it's all there. Some heavy duty pure adrenalin action videos and also some 'still impressions' that go in the opposite direction by showing only the waves coming in and going out for about 5 minutes straight. Very relaxing actually, with the original sound of the waves, makes a great screensaver for the next creative coffee break in front of the PC. And that's another interesting point to it, we cannot all live there, but we can all watch it anytime we like. Bali, truly a dream island as seen on video. Now showing on the all new Bali videos website. by Nyoman Tistawati

Cruising The High Seas: In Luxury And In Style!

You awaken refreshed in that soft queen sized bed after a good nights sleep in your well appointed luxury suite, the phone rings softly with your personalized home serviced secretary reminding you of your spa treatment in 30 minutes, smiling you hushed “thank you” not whishing to leave the comforting feeling on that pastel colored satin sheets, you slowly stretched got up and walk around your domain inspired like nobility, passing the quality wood finished Victorian drawer as you get ready in a chic hot number inspired by the cool summer weather, pausing to look at that antique looking mirror revealing a young woman of 53 years as the soft glow of the nearby chandelier seem to compliment those subtle skin, then after passing a long wide carpeted corridor draped in expensive art, an enchanting melody seems to excite you leading to your Asian inspired spa treatment reminding you of being in Bali, Indonesia. Feeling relaxed and refreshed you slip into a off the shoulder gorgeous gown meeting your hubby for lunch in that splendid restaurant reminiscent of a fine dining cuisine in Champs Elysees in Paris, France.

“This is exactly what I envisioned” gasps Jane Woods, lifestyle editor of the of the stylish lifestyle magazine, Plush. While being given a first class tour of the luxury cruise ship the RMS Queen Mary2 berth majestically at her throne in South Hampton, England.

Privileged souls all exclaim RMS Queen Mary2 humongous size that you can actually put several football fields inside including the central park of New York combined but still has the space to fit it several A380 jets. Standing regally like a grand dame at the height of 236.2 feet from kneel to funnel, length of 1,132 feet, speed of 29.62 knots, displacement of 76,000 tones, powered by 117 mega watts,13 passenger decks, crew of 1,253 officers and crew and capacity of 2,620 passengers. These 5 star travel experience has facilities to keep everyone busy, whatever activities you may to indulge, facilities include 15 different themed restaurants featuring the best steaks and salmon money can buy, a well equipped bar complete with cabernets and fine spirits, 5 luxury swimming pools complete with landscaped tropical trees, a high tech casino with slot machines and table games for your ultimate gaming experience reminding you of being at The Strip in Las Vegas., Ballroom entertainment showing fabulous performances to dance the night away, a 3D movie theatre for the ultimate visual and surround sound experience plus the much talked about state of the art planetarium.

The cabin accommodations are equally breath taking from the Queens Grill Suites, Princess Grill Suites, Britannia Club and Britannia offers pure hotel luxury to guests in unashamed indulgence, rich wood finishing from its expensive floors to its high ceilings, tasteful decorations adorns each unit, fresh flowers, a functional kitchen plus your choice of a private balcony offering a spectacular view of the sea high above the water. Bathrooms are not to be outdone which would make old Roman nobility stunned in utter delight by the marvelously designed marble floors, jet spray shower in hot and cold water plus that Jacuzzi like bathtub guaranteed for that sensual bathing experience.

Well heeled guests who are who’s who in the entertainment scene, who prefers to remain anonymous swear “that it’s fabulously out of this world” referring to the joyous feeling the moment you enter its grand lobby done majestically befitting the famous personalities who have come on board like President George W. Bush, Ex. French President Jacques Chirac, Ex. British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Prince Philipp, the Duke of Edinburg and celebrity tycoon Donald Trump are just a few who graced this elite vacations on the high seas.

Such is the safeness of traveling nowadays in this luxury liner as endorsed by global economic leaders, this actual floating city has the intelligence of NASA powered by the latest technological advancement in science. So forget those climactic scenes on Leonardo De Caprio’s movie Titanic as no stones are left unturned to ensure a pleasant, safe and stress free holiday. Detailed security comes in these 5 star vacations 24/7.

Today, traveling on holiday in the middle of the sea doesn’t have to cut you off from the rest of the world, checking on your business and personal emails and using your mobile phone effortlessly to call family and associates happens as if you’re on land. Thus giving valued patrons the value for money and service they paid for in this 5 star cruises. Your favorite pet dog doesn’t even have to be left home as she can receive the pampering she deserves in style. Cunard Shipping Company, owner and operator of Queen Mary2 has a kennel program available in all crossings between New York and South Hampton, overseen by a Kennel Master who will feed, walk and clean your bundle of joy.

Sailing the high seas stylishly in the in the posh surroundings of the ultimate dream liner, RMS Queen Mary2 will leave you fond memories that cannot be found or matched elsewhere. by Kyle Widner
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Island of the Gods' and 'Morning of the World' have become synonymous with BALI, one of the most beautiful and diverse tourist destinations in ASIA. Its unique culture and traditions, naturally creative people, endless rice terraces, and stunning beaches have attracted many visitors for decades. Where is Bali ?

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Located just 8 degrees south of the equator, the island enjoys a TROPICAL climate with 2 seasons a year (wet and dry), and has an average temperature of 28 degrees Celsius. The small Island of Bali - stretching 140 Kilometers from East to West and 80 Kilometers from North to South - lies East of Java Island, at the centre of the Indonesia Archipelago. Bali Is a Province within the Republic of Indonesia. Its provincial capital City is Denpasar. Its road network reflects the Islands' Mountainous Nature. The tallest of the string of volcanic mountains running from east to west is Mount Agung that has last erupted in 1963. Bali was prime Rice-producer until land became scarce in the mid since 1900s, then the Government has encouraged crop diversifications, predominantly into commodity crops such as coffee, vanilla, cloves, tobaccos, spices and citrus fruits. Go Holidays to Bali .

Bali reminds a place where social harmony is of tremendous importance and visitors are regarded as welcomed guests. The majority of Bali's there million people live in tight village communities with substantially extended families. The main tourist areas are KUTA and UBUD village. KUTA popular with white sandy beaches and UBUD popular withcentral of Arts and Culture in Bali. The Central village of UBUD, n the hilly region of Gianyar, has blossomed as a Tourist Destination and is now considered to be the artistic and cultural centre of Bali. We welcome to all visitor of BALI island and enjoy your Holidays with a thousand temple of Bali. Bali is the best Tourism Destination of Asia.

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