Monday, January 24, 2011

Ko Samui Thailand


Some of the most beautiful shorelines in the world line a small spit of land just off the eastern coast of Thailand.  The island of Ko Samui ringed with luxurious, grimy shores, is best relaxed in personal.

At the six sense Hideway Samui the island's northern coast, Thai civilization and native beauty are served with luxury and a touch of distinctiveness. While other travellers fight for a spot on Ko Samiu's beaches, enjoy the peace and ease of a private compound. Wander among the resort's 66 villas, rest on the water-side hills in the style of a conventional Thai fishing village.
 
Spend the day snorkeling at the Ang Thong National Marine Park, or make a short trip to the Big Buddha, a flickering approx. 45-foot-tall gold statue. Back at the Hideaway, the island's other treasures awaits: The bright green sea rolls onto a gold-sand beach, concealed from the throngs.
 
Dive into the coolest pool; indulge in an fantastic relaxing treatment with Tamarind, enjoy in the Six senses open-air spa: dine with almond oil at the dusk-bathed On the Rock restaurant; or embrace the beautiful and breezy coastline that's always only a few steps away.

After all, what could be better than the most charming beach in the world? 
Having the most beautiful beach in the world all to yourself and your family..

Saturday, January 15, 2011

One of the Best islands for Snorkeling – Dimakya Island, Philippines

Something happens as soon as we engross ourselves into the sea. Our breathing decelerates but our pulse quickens. Beneath the facade, this different earth surprises with every glance. Along a brilliant reef, colors run rampant, and shapes seem gleaned from fantastic imagination. 
As an island enthusiast, what you need is a list of island destinations where you can happily spend your whole exploration in the water. You know there are no other places on our planet so, filled with miracle, amazement, sensation and discovery.


Forget sharks, dolphins and whales. If you want true swanking rights in the snorkeling world, for that matter - swim with dugongs. This extremely skittish and highly endangered marine mammal is closely related to the manatee and can grow to about 10 feet long and nearly a thousand pounds. And it regularly lunches among the sea grass beds near small Dimakya Island in the 
Philippines, Asia.

In fact, Dimakya is one of the only places in the world where an in-water dugong  encounter isn't just likely, it often involves a friendly and lengthy meet-and-greet with these special creatures. And the closeness and stillness of snorkeling is the only way to keep from scaring them off. Look into their eyes and feel both their undomesticated spirit and curiosity, it will keep in your memory. Spend some time with green sea turtles, stingrays, tropical reef and even passing manta rays. Club Paradise, the only resort on the island, will sweep you away between blue adventures with its utter quiet and five star barefoot stylishness.

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Food Stuff - What to Eat and What Not to Eat during Travelling

Being healthy and staying the way really comes down to a couple of things when you're on the road:

- Choosing Where To Eat Wisely
- Knowing What Not To Eat
- Washing Your Hands A Lot, before taking any meal at all.

When you are traveling, eating can be a risk as you can't always check the sanitation of how each food setting up. As a rough rule of thumb I check the cleanliness of the interior and make a general judgment based on the 'feel' of the place I also check how busy is it is as it will have a bearing of food sales, giving me some clue of how freshness of the food.

I never choose salad unless I am in the high class restaurant or cafĂ© (as these should be always in high standards as they charge so much. I peel fruit, eating only things like oranges, pineapple, banana, or papaya, which need peeling.  Fried things or hot boiled thing are best as any nasty bacteria that exists here are mostly killed in the heating process. I keep away from poultry eggs, dairy, and certainly all meat if I am in hot countries. So that leaves rice… ! and vegetables, legumes, and noodles dishes, dumplings, and curries etc. Basically if it's fresh vegetables, fried or super hot, boiled and it's not meat or dairy, you should be all right.

DRINKING THE WATER

Drinking water that is unpolluted is one way to seriously derail your trip. All drinking water should be fresh, bottled and sealed. Don't drink 'old' bottled water that's been rolling around the floor of any vehicles for quite sometimes, even if it's yours. Bacteria spread very quickly and this can be precarious to your health.

Take a bottle of fresh water with you when you leave on your day's sightseeing and drink frequently and timely. Acquire fresh bottles as frequent as possible - only top up the water with a small portable bottle from a big one for a few times before you change the bottle entirely.

If you are trekking, water should always be fully boiled, and have purification pills and/or using iodine. Your tour guide should be able to illustrate how to boiled and drink the water safely.