Boasting of picturesque beaches, sumptuous lagoons, and spectacular reefs, the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius is considered as one of the best honeymoon destinations in the world. About 2,000 kilometers off the southeast coast of Africa, the island of Mauritius is surrounded by more than 150 km of white sandy beaches and lagoons that are protected from the open sea by the world’s third largest coral reef, which surrounds the island. The Beaches of Mauritius Belle Mare: The beautiful beach of Belle Mare is the favourite haunt of locals who come here to spend their free days, and for fishermen who can usually be seen setting off out to the sea for the day’s catch. The beach is mostly quiet, with tourists walking along its bright white sand and the nearby resorts offering entertainment to their guests. Ile aux Cerfs: Known as the deer island in English, the Ile aux Cerfs is a privately owned island near the east coast of Mauritius. Best known for its sandy beaches, this island is also home to beautiful lagoons and offers a selection of activities and facilities including various tours near the island and snorkeling in the lagoons. Besides, water sports like banana rides, parasailing, speed boat tours are available too. Pereybere: Located in the village of Pereybere, in the northwest part of Mauritius, the Pereybere beach is not for those seeking peace and quiet. Even during the low season, this lively beach is abuzz with enthusiastic visitors. If you’re willing to endure the crowd, the beach does have a lot to offer with all its variety of restaurants and dolphin cruises and fishing trips. Flic en Flac: On the western part of the island of Mauritius is the tiny seaside town of Flic- en- Flac. Its public white sandy beach is
Boasting of picturesque beaches, sumptuous lagoons, and spectacular reefs, the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius is considered as one of the best honeymoon destinations in the world. About 2,000 kilometers off the southeast coast of Africa, the island of Mauritius is surrounded by more than 150 km of white sandy beaches and lagoons that are protected from the open sea by the world’s third largest coral reef, which surrounds the island. The Beaches of Mauritius Belle Mare: The beautiful
Dubai is one of the most popular seven emirates that makes the famous United Arab Emirates. The country is favorite of many because of its man-made islands, shopping malls and sky-rise buildings such as the Burj Khalifa and Mall of Emirates. Recognised as one of the most expensive city in the world and the most expensive city in the Middle East. Traveling to Dubai will definitely hit you hard money-wise. Looking on the bright side I had a huge list of many things to do in Dubai, on the top of the list there was- dune bashing and camel riding to shopping and of course relishing the delicious Middle Eastern cuisine. TOP THINGS I DID IN DUBAI: Explore the city. By bus, metro or taxi you can get around the city in 2-3 hours depending on traffic. Some of the popular places are the Jumeirah mosque and the old part of town. If you are a budget traveller like me, always and always use public transport. They are not only cost friendly but also very comforting. Though I had a tight budget for this trip I simply paid a Visit to Burj Al Arab instead of staying in. Designed like the shape of a ship and being the world’s fourth largest hotel, this is great sight – seen from the outside. It made my inner tourist cry like a baby- only if I could have stayed here. It costs a whopping $7,000 and $18,000 per night which is like 4.5-11.5 lacs in Indian currency. How could I had given a miss to Al Khalifa, the largest building in the world at 829,8 meters. With a camera in my hand and eyes searching the end of this huge building’s tip, I was all conquered by this spectacular beauty of architecture. The
Dubai is one of the most popular seven emirates that makes the famous United Arab Emirates. The country is favorite of many because of its man-made islands, shopping malls and sky-rise buildings such as the Burj Khalifa and Mall of Emirates. Recognised as one of the most expensive city in the world and the most expensive city in the Middle East. Traveling to Dubai will definitely hit you hard money-wise. Looking on the bright side I had a huge list
Welcome to an exciting city where nothing stands still. Abu Dhabi is the capital and the second most populous city of the UAE (Dubai being the first). It is considered as the hub of tourists and the home of the world’s largest hand-loomed carpet, the fastest roller coaster, the highest high tea, the tower with greatest lean, the largest cluster of cultural buildings of 21st century and much more. If you are looking to get engaged with Gulf’s culture, this perfect place called Abu Dhabi offers opportunities to understand the UAE’s history through its rich museums, surprising exhibitions and tours. Abu Dhabi also attracts travellers through a range of activities like wedding & honeymoon, golfing, soft adventure, MICE and sports. Former Times The name Abu Dhabi means ‘Father of the Gazelle’ when literally translated from Arabic. It probably referred to the few gazelles that inhabit the emirate. Sometimes it is said that the area had a lot of dhibaa (deer) and an old tale says that there was a man who used to chase dhibaa and was named the ‘father’ of the animals. The name Abu Dhabi was first used more than 300 years ago. The first word of Abu Dhabi is pronounced “Bu” by inhabitants on the city’s western coast. In the eastern part of the city, the pronunciation is “Abu”. Settlements can be traced back as far as over 5000 years ago and the most significant settlement was those of the Bani Yas Bedoiun tribe in the 16th Century. Under the rule of Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa, Abu Dhabi thoroughly developed through the trading of peals and was later badly hit by the intervention of Japan’s pearl industry and also by global recession in 1930. Later came the Trucial Coast Development Oil Company (later named as Abu Dhabi Petroleum Company,
Welcome to an exciting city where nothing stands still. Abu Dhabi is the capital and the second most populous city of the UAE (Dubai being the first). It is considered as the hub of tourists and the home of the world’s largest hand-loomed carpet, the fastest roller coaster, the highest high tea, the tower with greatest lean, the largest cluster of cultural buildings of 21st century and much more. If you are looking to get engaged with Gulf’s culture, this perfect
Famous for its many canals, its marijuana- dispensing coffee shops and its red light districts, Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands is an interesting and unique destination for travellers from all around the world. Being one of the most watery cities in the world, Amsterdam has a quarter of its surface area taken up by canals and harbours, which not only serve as areas of recreation, but also facilitate legitimate transport across the city via the multitude of pleasure boats registered in the city. Besides canals and boats, Amsterdam has an abundance of bicycles; so much so that the bicycles here outnumber the human population of the city! In fact, cycling in Amsterdam is a way of life made easier by the city’s unbeatable network of cycle routes and flat landscape. Places to Visit Canal Ring: Surrounding the Old Centre of Amsterdam, the medieval heart of the city, is this famous 17th- century district, the whole of which has been designated as a world heritage site by UNESCO for being the world’s most unique urban landscapes with its distinctive cultural and historical value. The Canal Ring of Amsterdam is also a hub for fantastic cultural and sporting events all throughout the year. Van Gogh Museum: Dedicated to the works of the renowned Dutch Post- Impressionist painter Vincent Willem van Gogh and his contemporaries, this art museum has been identified as the 2nd most visited museum in the Netherlands and the 31st most visited art museum in the world. With such credits under its name, it is a must- visit place for lovers and connoisseurs of art. Civic Guards Gallery: For those willing to explore a city’s secrets, a small gate just off the bustling shopping street Kalverstraat and down a tiny square lies the Civic Guards Gallery (Schuttersgalerij). Officially
Famous for its many canals, its marijuana- dispensing coffee shops and its red light districts, Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands is an interesting and unique destination for travellers from all around the world. Being one of the most watery cities in the world, Amsterdam has a quarter of its surface area taken up by canals and harbours, which not only serve as areas of recreation, but also facilitate legitimate transport across the city via the multitude of pleasure
592 miles away from the densely populated and vibrant city of Jakarta is Bali, an island that is extraordinarily beautiful. With its mesmerizing countryside, picture perfect beaches, hiking spots and friendly inhabitants, Bali is, without wonder, the most popular location in Indonesia. Tourists go there in numbers, and many of them become so reluctant to leave this gorgeous place that ultimately they simply to stay. This travel guide is here to give you some prerequisite knowledge before you embark upon your dreamy vacation to the scenic land of Bali. Things to Do and Places to Go Bali Marine and Safari Park: Also known as Taman Safari III, the Bali Marine and Safari Park is a branch of Taman Safari located in Gianyar, Bali. However, unlike the name suggests, the park is not an actual safari, but an open zoo housing imported animals from different continents. Uluwatu Temple: This Balinese sea temple is dedicated to Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa, the supreme god of Indonesian Hinduism in his manifestation as Rudra. Perched at the edge of a 70 metre high cliff (watu) projecting into the sea, the temple is inhabited by monkeys who have earned quite a reputation for snatching visitors’ belongings. However, these monkeys can be persuaded into trading the stolen items for fruits. Kintamani and Mount Batur: Located northwest of Mount Agung on the island of Bali is the active volcano Mount Batur. The substantial lava field from its 1968 eruption is visible today when viewed from the nearby town of Kintamani. Take a walk in the sea: Bali Seawalker: It is basically a marine recreation in which participants take a ladder to the seabed and walk upon the seafloor. Bali Zo: locally referred to as 'Kebun Binatang Bali', is the only animal attraction in Bali using 'zoo' in its name. Most Beautiful Beaches
592 miles away from the densely populated and vibrant city of Jakarta is Bali, an island that is extraordinarily beautiful. With its mesmerizing countryside, picture perfect beaches, hiking spots and friendly inhabitants, Bali is, without wonder, the most popular location in Indonesia. Tourists go there in numbers, and many of them become so reluctant to leave this gorgeous place that ultimately they simply to stay. This travel guide is here to give you some prerequisite knowledge before you embark upon
