Travel to Brazil

Travel to Brazil

Vacation in Brazil
Your Gateway to Travel and Adventure

Congratulations and welcome to the exciting and enchanting country of Brazil. Whether you’re a first time visitor or a devoted returnee you’re about to unveil a country richly sainted in history, topography, climate, diversity and yes, adventure. A country of such majestic size, resources and natural bewilderment that you will hardly know where to begin your travel journey. From thousands of miles of deserted, pristine, sun-kissed beaches to the amazing Amazon Jungle, waterfalls rivaling and often exceeding those found anywhere in the world, a geographical divergence unmatched not only in its size but its unique and magnanimous splendor, Brazil encompasses countless possibilities each rewarding you with lifelong memories.

Water Recreation in Brazil.
Incredibly this South American country’s coastline begins above the equator and extends itself almost to the Antarctica Circle! Fish the emerald sea or kayak the calm waters, surf the thundering waves, explore the secret coves, windsurf on the wings of an Atlantic breeze, snorkel or scuba dive the shimmering blue waters reveling amongst the brightly colored tropical fish. Or simply relax with a leisurely stroll occasionally digging your toes in the black sands, marveling the kaleidoscope of changing shapes of sunlight, or admiring natures ability to reveal formations of rain bowed coral and craggy rock compositions only to have them suddenly disappear as your feet are cooled by the tepid tides and natures wonderments are once again sent into seclusion .

But the beaches in Brazil are not the only attraction for the water enthusiast. Brazil is endowed with hundreds of rivers and waterfalls each adorned with tropical fauna. Whether it’s tubing down a gentle tributary, the exhilaration of a raft as it meets the churning of white water, cave-diving into underground caverns rarely visited by human contact, or even fishing along the banks of the Amazon for the adrenalizing Piranha. If water adventure is within your travel itinerary, Brazil is the place to go.

Land and Air Recreation.
Up to the task? Brazil answers the challenge. How about an off-road safari, with or without a driver thru narrow roads of rain forest fully encompassed by fields of orchids, eventually leading to a foot path where you board an inflatable boat to an island to view magnificent falls in their eye-popping grandeur. The embodiment of the cyclists is also captured throughout the countryside, along the beaches and in the cities weaving along a latticework of trails and paths. Rock climbers and hikers too will find a haven from the most casual of strollers, to those wishing to test nature’s most severe vertical -challenges. Or if reaching for the sky is your high, hop aboard a hot air balloon, strap on a parachute, buckle-up a paraglider or simply sit back in a helicopter and soak up the panoramic vistas of Brazil.

Why Brazil?
If adventure alone is not compelling enough to visit Brazil consider the fact that the people of Brazil are among the friendliest and most hospitable in the world. The delectable cuisine of beef, fish, fresh fruits and vegetables scrumptiously prepared using indigenous spices. And golf is rapidly becoming popular with a growing number of world-class destinations. Accommodations too are plentiful, appealing to a broad spectrum of budgets, styles and tastes. Opting for an all-inclusive resort, an international hotel chain, an intimate bungalow or a secluded eco-lodge allows you the freedom to gain the maximum value for your travel dollar. Using hotels or resorts as your vacation base, tour Brazil at your leisure. Our travel vacation sponsors will accommodate your every need and desire.

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Travel In Taiwan

Travel In Taiwan




Taiwan is one of the most unsung tourist destinations in all of Asia, its modern emergence as an economic and industrial powerhouse still overshadowing the staggering breadth of natural, historic and culinary attractions this captivating island has to offer.

A fascinating mix of technological innovation and traditional Chinese and aboriginal cultures and cuisines, Taiwan is one of the only places on earth where ancient religious and cultural practices still thrive in an overwhelmingly modernist landscape.

On any given day, the casual visitor can experience this unique juxtaposition of old and new, witnessing time-honoured cultural practices while still taking in technological milestones such as the world's tallest building, Taipei 101, and the new High Speed Rail that links the island's two largest cities.

Beyond the narrow corridor of factories and crowded cities along Taiwan's west coast is a tropical island of astounding beauty, with by far the tallest mountains in northeast Asia and some of the region's most pristine and secluded coastline. Add to this the impressive array of cuisines - with specialities from all corners of China as well as authentic aboriginal and Japanese fare - and you've got one of the world's most well-rounded and hospitable holiday destinations.


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Travel In Switzerland

Travel In Switzerland






Small, mountainous and wealthy, with a population of just 7.5 million, Switzerland is renowned for its enviable quality of life in a country that ticks along like clockwork. Its products are sought after the world over, from its delicious cheese and chocolate to luxurious watches whose timekeeping is as sharp as a Swiss Army Knife, another popular export from this sophisticated Alpine nation.

Switzerland's famed political neutrality, financial power and isolated location, ring-fenced by breathtaking mountains, have enabled it to play a safe but central role in European affairs. The conveniently central location in the middle of Europe has also made Switzerland a favourite meeting place for conventions and international conferences - Geneva, for instance, is home to the United Nations.

Switzerland is not only a place for professionals, though. As a stylish tourist destination it offers such top ski resorts as Zermatt, Verbier and celebrity-studded St Moritz, while the white peaks of mountains set against blue skies make a wonderful backdrop for summertime hiking. The ancient capital of Berne provides superb opportunities for sightseeing, shopping and traditional folk entertainment while the largest city, Zürich leads the way in arts, design and nightlife, from opera and world-class theatre to stylish bars and nightclubs.

Switzerland's unique political model is based on consensus-building, and, considering that the country consists of several culturally different groups speaking different languages (Swiss German, French, Italian and Romansch), its peaceful domestic situation is admirable. And while the Swiss in practice have been neutral in foreign affairs for several centuries, they are increasingly willing to get more involved in world affairs and deploy the skills in democracy and diplomacy they have developed domestically on the international stage. Switzerland finally joined the United Nations in 2002, and signed the Schengen treaty in 2005, showing their support for the European Union


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Travel In Kuala Lumpur

Travel In Kuala Lumpur

Travel In Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is a huge city with several district articles containing sightseeing, restaurant, nightlife and accommodation listings — consider printing them all.
Kuala Lumpur [1], or simply KL, is the capital of Malaysia. Literally meaning "muddy estuary" in Malay, KL has grown from a small sleepy Chinese tin-mining village to a bustling metropolis of around 6.5 million (city-proper population of 6,700) in just 150 years. With the world's cheapest 5-star hotels, great shopping and even better food, increasing numbers of travellers are discovering this little gem of a city.

Districts

Kuala Lumpur is quite a sprawling city and its residential suburbs seem to go on forever. The city also merges with the adjacent towns of Petaling Jaya (originally developed as KL’s satellite town), Subang Jaya, Shah Alam, Klang and Port Klang, creating a huge conurbation called the Klang Valley.

The city can be divided into the following areas, each of which offers a particular attraction or activity.

• City Centre – This is the traditional core of Kuala Lumpur where you’ll find the former colonial administrative centre, with the Merdeka Square, Sultan Abdul Samad Building and Selangor Club. This district also includes Kuala Lumpur’s old Chinese commercial centre which everyone refers to now as Chinatown.

• Golden Triangle – The area of Kuala Lumpur located to the north-east of the city centre, the Golden Triangle is where you’ll find the city’s shopping malls, five-star hotels, Petronas Twin Towers and party spots.

• Tuanku Abdul Rahman – Rarely visited by tourists, this is the traditional colourful shopping district of Kuala Lumpur north of the city centre that moves into high gear when the festivals of Hari Raya Puasa (Eid ul-Fitr) and Deepavali approach. Located just beside the Golden Triangle (northern neighbour) with many popular budget accommodations. The gigantic Putra World Trade Centre & the traditional Kampung Baru food haven are among the most important landmarks.

• Brickfields – This area, located south of the city centre, is Kuala Lumpur’s Little India filled with saree shops and banana leaf rice restaurants. Kuala Lumpur’s main railway station – KL Sentral – is located here.
• Bangsar and Midvalley – Located south of the city, Bangsar is a popular restaurant and clubbing district while Midvalley, with its Megamall, is one of the city’s most popular shopping destinations.

• Damansara and Hartamas – Largely suburban, these two districts to the west of the city house some interesting pockets of restaurants and drinking areas. This district virtually merges into the northern part of Petaling Jaya.

• Ampang – Located east of the city, Ampang is home to Kuala Lumpur’s Little Korea and most foreign embassies.

• Northern suburbs – This huge area to the north of the city is home to several attractions, such as the Batu Caves, the National Zoo and the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia.

• Southern suburbs – This district may not interest travellers much, although Kuala Lumpur’s main stadium at Bukit Jalil and The Mines theme park are located here.

Understand

Founded only in 1857 as a tin mining outpost, Kuala Lumpur is fairly new as far as Malaysian cities go and lacks the rich history of George Town or Malacca. After rough early years marked by gang fighting, Kuala Lumpur started to prosper and was made capital of the Federated Malay States in 1896. Malaysia's independence was declared in 1957 in front of huge crowds at what was later named Stadium Merdeka (Independence Stadium), and Kuala Lumpur continued as the new nation's capital. The economic boom of the 1990s brought KL the standard trappings of a modern city, bristling with skyscrapers and modern transportation systems. Like most of Malaysia's big cities, about 55% of Kuala Lumpur's population is of Malaysian Chinese descent


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sea voyage

sea voyage

sea voyage

The anti-whaling and environmental awareness initiative TransparentSea has scooped the esteemed ASB (Australian Surf Business) Surf Industry Award at the annual Australian Surfing Awards incorporating the Hall of Fame held on Queensland’s Gold Coast on the weekend.

The ASB Surf Industry Award is presented to “a person, persons or organisation that has continued to support the growth of surfing industry through financial and non-financial philanthropic contributions in the areas of community, environment and humanitarian aid during the 2009 calendar year”.

Among the judging panel that voted in the category are world champion surfers Mick Fanning, Tom Carroll and Layne Beachley, renowned author/journalists Sean Doherty, Nick Carroll and Adam Blakey, and industry legends Derek Hynd, Norm Innis and Phil Jarratt.

TransparentSea involved a core group of surfers who undertook a 36-day surfing/sailing odyssey down Australia’s East Coast in sea kayaks last October to highlight the plight of the migrating whales destined for the Great Southern Ocean and the inevitable visits by the Japanese whaling fleets.

In conjunction with Surfrider Foundation Australia and environmental watchdogs Tangaroa Blue, the surfers also participated in beach-clean ups and highlighted other areas of environmental concern.

Professional surfer, activist and the driving force behind TransparentSea, Dave Rastovich, accepted the award before a room packed with luminaries at the Coolangatta Hotel. Rastovich’s gracious acceptance speech included a call to industry for further support and the suggestion to utilise the network of surf schools that expose thousands of participants each year to surfing and the surfing culture for the first time.

“To inform people at the entry level of our sport is such an awesome opportunity. We have a chance to teach them about the aspects of surfing that we can’t live without which includes the beaches and the need to respect and protect them,” said Rastovich.

“If we can communicate these messages and make them a part of the foundation for learning for everyone who makes the decision to surf, then we will affect our culture in a powerful way.”

The TransparentSea voyage topped a list of commendable projects that included Rip Curl’s Planet Days, the National Surfing Reserves and World Safaris for contributions to surf travel.

Past winners of the ASB Surf Industry Award include Billabong (2008) and Coastalwatch (2009).

ASB publisher Keith Curtain said, “ASB is extremely proud to be associated with these awards and we congratulate Dave and the cast and crew who participated in the TranparentSea voyage on their win.”

“The list of nominees are all winners in their own way and the finalists underpin the commitment of individuals like Dave and Australian surf businesses across the areas of environment, junior development and humanitarian aid in 2009,” added Curtain.

For more info, please see the links below, or contact:
TransparentSea Media Manager – “JJ”
Media contact: jj@premiummedia.com.au
Mobile: +61 (0) 421 384 431

ASB Magazine:
Australasian Surf Business (ASB) magazine is Australasia’s only surf trade publication. ASB is delivered six times a year to every surf shop in Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia. In 2008 ASB received the Pioneer Award at the Australian Surfing Awards incorporating the Hall of Fame. To subscribe check out http://www.asbmag.com for all the latest news, jobs and market research.

About Hall of Fame:
The Australian Surfing Awards incorporating the Hall of Fame Inductee were first convened in 1985 by the Australian Surfriders Association (now Surfing Australia) to preserve the history of Australian Surfing and honour its great achievers.
Each year the Australian Surfing Awards incorporating the Hall of Fame Inductee are presented to recognize those who have continued to develop surfing in this country. The awards include a number of support categories that recognize the broad spectrum of individuals and organizations who are involved in the industry through events, competition, business, media, photography, movies, clubs, travel, administration or pioneering new initiatives. For more info see www.surfingaustralia.com

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Thursday, November 5th, Bondi Beach, NSW, Australia): The anti-whaling and environmental awareness campaign initiated by professional free-surfer and activist Dave Rastovich (Brunswick Heads, NSW, AUS) reached its exciting conclusion at Bondi Beach, Sydney today following an epic and testing 36 day voyage by sea which began at Byron Bay on October 1st.

Anti-whaling and environmental campaigner, free-surfer Dave Rastovich rides his last wave to shore at Bondi following an epic 36 day, 700+km voyage from Byron Bay. Image credit Skennar/Transparentsea

Dubbed “Transparentsea” the campaign takes aim at the Australian Government’s lack of action on Japanese whaling activity in the Southern Ocean, as well as highlighting areas of environmental concern along Australia’s eastern seaboard.

Rastovich and his fellow campaigners, including surfer/artist Chris Del Moro (San Diego, CA, USA), musician Will Conner (Byron Bay, NSW, AUS), activist Howie Cooke (Byron Bay, NSW, AUS) and photographer Hilton Dawe (Byron Bay, NSW, AUS) were welcomed to shore by hundreds of well-wishers and supporters, having accrued nearly 800km at sea in their trimaran kayaks, as they traced the path of migrating humpback whales south.

Surfers show their support by paddling out to greet the Transparentsea team at Bondi. Image credit Skennar/Transparentsea

Rastovich, who in 2005 co-founded the group “Surfers for Cetaceans” and was this year one of just 300 invitees to Al Gore’s “The Climate Project” Asia Pacific Summit in Melbourne, recounted the incredible personal interaction he and his team had experienced alongside whales during their journey and encouraged the Australian public and all-like minded people to pressure Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Minister for the Environment, Peter Garrett to uphold their pre-election promises.

“Kevin Rudd and Peter Garrett told the Australian people they would enforce and uphold international laws that would prevent the Japanese from targeting whales in the Southern Ocean Sanctuary. To date they have not acted on these promises,” said Rastovich.

“We’re here as representatives of the global surfing community and all people who are passionate about saving these amazing mammals, and we’re asking Rudd and Garrett to act now and do what they said they were going to do.”

“Everyone we’ve encountered during our trip, in every coastal town and at every beach, has been shocked to learn the Government is not acting on this issue,” said Rastovich.

During their frequent stops down the coast, the Transparentsea team in conjunction with Surfrider Foundation and Tangaroa Blue also initiated beach-cleanups with all the rubbish collected, tabulated and added to the National Marine Debris database.

“This journey has given us first-hand experience, undeniable proof, that our beaches may look good from far, but they are far from good. We visited beaches that did not have a single human footprint yet they’re covered with plastic and other forms of garbage that damage ecosystems and enter the food chain where it stays forever,” Rastovich added.

Rastovich asked that anyone who cared about the whaling issue to send a message to their local council or addressed direct to Peter Garrett and Kevin Rudd, to prompt the government into action.

Left to Right the Transparentsea campaigners included photographer Hilton Dawe, musician Will Conner, surfer Dave Rastovich, surfer Chris Del Moro, activist Howie Cooke. Image credit Skennar/Transparentsea

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Travel to Sochi, the best restaurant in the world

World’s Best Sushi

The world’s best sushi restaurant is no doubt at the Tsukiji Fish Market.

At the very least, it is my best experience with sushi so far.

Tonnes of customers along the street with the sushi restaurants.

This translates to a supremely long wait, an hour or so.

Hello signboard, we choose you for our world’s best sushi experience.

We wait and wait.

peeping through the window when we finally get near enough.

I was staring GREEDILY inwards, amazed at the process of sushi making.

The chefs smile and wave at me when they see me doing that.

World’s best sushi chef! He is cheerful and friendly,

always ready to explain what he is making for us.

He asks where we are from and speaks to us in Mandarin when he hears Singapore.

He knows the name of all his sushi dishes in Mandarin & English.

He tells us which to eat with soya sauce & which not to, for the best taste.

I love him!

Our utensils & tools to conquer the world’s best sushi.

Tamago (egg) thing, similar to steamed egg dish in Singapore/China.

This dish is however richer and taste slightly sweeter.

Hello fatty tuna sushi, pleased to meet you and

hope you enjoy tour of my stomach soon.

these two are friends, they want to be together.

i cannot for the life of me remember what sushi this is.

photographing the signboard because I forgot to photograph some sushi

I ate it first

and I want to remember what I ate.

Hello! I think you are sea urchin sushi? Not sure.

This is my favourite sushi shot. It is octopus and you know what

it is so fresh, it is still moving as it is placed on my plate.

hello semi-fatty tuna sushi!

Hello salmon sushi (i think)

hello tiny shrimp sushi, you are transparent and beautiful

hello salmon roe sushi (:

For the last sushi you can choose anything from the sushi menu.

I chose scallop, it is funny tasting but nice.

If you visit Tsukiji Fish Market, hunt down sushi restaurant.

You cannot miss it.

It costs around SGD60 for 12 sushi dishes, but so damn worth it.

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Hot Air Balloon Rides

Hot Air Balloon Rides

Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. All sales are final.

Change Fee Policy: If changes are allowed on a tour or activity, a $20.00 per reservation change fee will be applied for any change to a reservation. Please note that some tours and activities do not allow any changes. Date changes can be made only if we can confirm availability on the new date. While we cannot guarantee any changes can be made, all change requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tour departure and must be handled on an individual basis through our Reservations Center.

Next, we will board our vehicles and head off to one of our 25 launch sites (depending on the wind direction).

All passengers are invited to join in the inflation process as your balloon comes to life. We will fly for approximately one hour. Your Pilot will point out all the spectacular sites of our area.

After your flight, we will celebrate with a traditional champagne toast and head back for an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. At breakfast, each passenger will be awarded a first flight certificate.

Reserve your flight today!

This tour includes a hotel pick-up from Disney World area hotels (Lake Buena Vista or Kissimmee) only. Prices include sales tax. Each child age 10 or under rides free per each full paying adult. Please order online, or call us toll-free at 800-983-7375.

Orlando Hot Air Balloon Ride

Orlando Hot Air Balloon Ride

Orlando Hot Air Balloon Ride Sunrise

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