Top 7 Honeymoon Attractions in Macau
For an Exotic Honeymoon that Never Seems to End
After uttering your vows during your wedding day, the next thing that you will be enjoying as a couple is your honeymoon. The good news is that there are plenty of romantic, tropical, exciting or historical places all over the world where you can travel to and spend your honeymoon.
Depending on your budget and the places that you would like to discover as a newly-married couple, you may want to venture out to Macau. This is a Special Administrative Region in China, located across the Pearl River estuary from Hong Kong.
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Despite its being mainly known as a gambling destination which rakes in even more revenue than Las Vegas, Macau also makes for an ideal honeymoon venue. Read more…
Top 5 Romantic Things to Do in Tokyo
Are you a newlywed couple looking for an exciting place to spend your honeymoon in? Are you an already married couple who is looking forward to rekindling your love for each other by visiting an entirely new place? Or maybe you suddenly find that you have a few days off from work and you cannot wait to go on a thrilling adventure?
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No matter which of these categories you fall under, what’s important is for you to be open to new romantic adventures as a couple. Why not venture out to East Asia to visit a country which offers tourists a pleasant combination of the old and the new? The city that you should target visiting is Tokyo, and we’ll discover which exciting places are a must-visit for those who have a romantic streak in them. Read more…
Visit Rio de Janeiro, One of the Top Destinations in South America
Rio de Janeiro is one of the all-time top destinations in South America and in the entire world. It has established a reputation as a top tourist spot that is hard to dispute even if the city struggles with social discrepancies, security issues and even the unrestrained slum areas that seem to sprout in pockets within the city. No matter what, people coming from around the globe still desperately want to visit Rio de Janeiro.
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Cariocas, as what natives are called, cannot agree on which vantage point affords the best 360° view of Rio – Pao de Acucar (Sugar Loaf) or Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer). Cristo Redentor in Corcovado Mountain was given (or won?) the distinction of being in the list of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Your best bet is to experience both and decide for yourself. From these vantage points, one can see the famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. Read more…
Top 10 Things to Do on Your First Time Visiting Hong Kong
No matter which part of the world you’re from, visiting a foreign city is always a treat and an adventure. However, you need to do your homework prior to visiting the place so that you’d know which landmarks to visit and activities to indulge in.
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What to Do when You’re in Hong Kong
Let’s say that you made plans to venture out to Hong Kong, one of the most beautiful cities in East Asia. Hong Kong is the Cantonese term for ‘fragrant harbour’ – and its being a former British colony allowed it to grow into a multi-faceted city. The best months to visit weather-wise are anytime from October to December.
Hong Kong is made up of several districts including Hong Kong Island which is the site of the original British settlement; Kowloon which is the most populous area in the city; New Territories which is made up of farms, villages and country parks; Lantau and the Outlying Islands.
Now, here is a list of the top 10 things to do if it’s your first time visiting Hong Kong:
1. Check out Victoria Peak
If there’s only one touristy activity that you should not pass up doing while visiting Hong Kong, it is none other than checking out the view of the city from Victoria Peak. The immediate vicinity is something amazingly more sophisticated than Manhattan, and beyond that is the rest of China.
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2. Have a tour of Dragon’s Back
In Hong Kong Island, there is a place called Dragon’s Back where first-time visitors can take a ridge for a magnificent view of the city. Cap off your visit by dining at one of the fabulous restaurants In Shek-O Village.
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3. Ride the world’s longest covered outdoor escalator
The world’s longest covered outdoor escalator is located in Hong Kong. The escalator is 800 meters long and it carries thousands of people everyday through a slew of cafes and restaurants where you can relax, dine and people watch.
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4. Ride a bat-winged boat around Victoria Harbour
These bat-winged boats (or junk boats) used to be a symbol of Hong Kong as a city – until they were overtaken by ferries and fishing trawlers. A handful of them still remain in Victoria Harbour, however, so don’t pass up on the opportunity to ride them.
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5. Sample what the local cuisine has to offer
There’s no better way to immerse yourself in the local culture than by sampling what the local cuisine has to offer – and Hong Kong is the perfect place to do just that. Take your pick from Chinese, Asian and Western cuisines.
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6. Shop, shop, shop!
If you went to Hong Kong to shop in the first place, the best months to do so are July and August where almost all stores take 50% to 70% off the original price.
7. Try placing a bet at the Hong Kong horse races
Betting at horse races is a national past time and Happy Valley is the place to go if you want to try placing a bet.
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8. Visit Disneyland Hong Kong
Are you visiting Hong Kong with the rest of your family? Then you should definitely put Disneyland on top of your places to visit.
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9. Visit one of the temples of Hong Kong
There are numerous temples that you can pay homage to in Hong Kong, some of which are more than a century old.
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10. Visit the Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Lastly, check out the Hong Kong Heritage Museum or any of the other museums in Hong Kong to give yourself a preview of the fascinating past that the city has gone through.
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As you can see, no matter what activity you prefer indulging in as a traveller, there is something that the beautiful, culture-rich city of Hong Kong can offer – so it is definitely worth a visit. Take your time choosing what to fit in your next Hong Kong trip.
Roatan Island, Honduras: Scuba Diving Paradise
Welcome to the astonishing Roatan Island, Honduras, the largest of all Bay Islands and dream destination for scuba divers across the world.
Located close to the Caribbean Sea’s largest and world’s second largest barrier reef, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the Roatan Island is considered by many to be a scuba diving paradise.
Roatan Diving Adventure
One of the most beautiful in the world, the coral reef makes Roatan diving a true adventure with an amazing variety of underwater opportunities rarely met in other places. Such is the Green Outhouse Wall, a superb location for wall diving passionates. Also, one should expect nothing but breathtaking views while diving among large brain corals, wrecks and caves.
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But that’s not all! Get ready to face one of the most varied underwater wildlife offering diving enthusiasts the chance to swim alongside dolphins, whale sharks, turtles, eagle rays, sea horses and the omnipresent schools of reef fish. Oh, and how often do you get the chance to take such astonishing photos during your scuba diving trips?
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Other Roatan Attractions
Yet the underwater world is not everything the exotic Roatan has to offer. The Caracoles are English-speaking people with a unique culture and sea-faring tradition tied back to their name, which translates as snail or shell from Spanish. The four major communities of Roatan all offer a unique blend of modern civilization – airport and cruise ship dock in Coxen Hole town – and cultural heritage like that of the Garfuna people which still preserve and display their African roots. You’ll find the biggest Garfuna settlement in Punta Gorda.
If you’re looking for a more modern perspective, then French Harbor is your destination in Roatan, a blooming business community with everything one would need, from grocery stores to real-estate offices – many of the Roatan visitors fall in love with the island and come back to make it their home – banks, restaurants and many more. You’ll even find a Wendy’s restaurant in French Harbor.
Also there’s a great chance to catch on the of famous Roatan Island sunsets in any of the existing docks, and what an amazing view it is:
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Roatan Weather
The mild climate of this exotic diving destination is favorable to all year round swimming, making Roatan diving activities a major attraction with a few exceptions during the rainy season when the Caribbean tends to become dangerous for the underwater adventurers. So, if you’re planning to make Roatan the destination of your next diving vacation, make sure you check the weather forecast first.
And now that I know for sure I’ve sparkled your interest all you need to do is to book your next flight or cruise to Coxen Hole and start your travel adventure in Roatan, Honduras, one that you’ll never forget for the rest of your life, regardless of being a scuba diver or a simple tourist.
You need a little bit of Jamaica in your life
Guest post by Mona Gonzales
They say that once you have been to Jamaica you won’t feel like leaving, ever. A Jamaican vacation has something for everyone. For those of us who are tired of staring at the brick wall next door, Jamaica offers the most stunning sunset and sunrise views just for your pleasure. If you are itching to get off that ergonomic office chair and stretch your legs, there are miles and miles of biking and hiking trails; river rafting and canoeing all over Jamaica. For families with kids, parents are most likely to be dragging them back home than worrying if the kids are going to be bored.
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Getting to Jamaica is quite easy. Taking a flight is the best option. Once in Jamaica, you can arrange for a self-drive car. But we might as well warn you that driving in Jamaica is not for the faint hearted. The roads are narrow, winding and the local traffic can be a little wild. There are plenty of taxis around otherwise and you are bound to find a colorful, interesting cabby who will tell you tales that you would never believe. Read more…
Sailing and sunbathing on New Year’s Eve
Guest post by Cristina Banu
Last year was the first in which I did not see any snow in the period around New Year’s Eve. Why? Because I spent that special time of the year on a cruise in the Caribbeans.
It was a very nice experience, being on such a big ship – Mein Schiff, on a tour provided by TUI. The best thing about cruises is that you sleep at night relaxed in your bed while the ship is heading to the next island. In the morning the ship arrives in the harbor and you have the entire day to go sunbathing, sightseeing, shopping, sailing, diving, basically whatever you want to do on the islands.
The ship had very good food and lots of it! When you go on such a cruise, you need to be careful not to eat too much. It isn’t easy though, if you enjoy eating as much as I do 
. I went to the gym everyday to make sure I stay in shape.
New Year’s Eve was celebrated with lots of food, drinks, deserts, all arranged in shapes of castles, the Eiffel tower and other such architectural landmarks. I could hardly decide which one to try first. At midnight all passengers and crew gathered on the deck to watch the beautiful fireworks. Read more…