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Top 10 things to do in New Zealand

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If you’re planning a trip to New Zealand then we recommend these top 10 things to do in New Zealand. All these things include heaps of fun, action and entertainment. Auckland Zoo 
 Auckland Zoo is rated Auckland’s No1 things to do. There are so many things you can do here including coming along to one of Auckland Zoo’s events which are scheduled throughout the year with more over the kid’s school holidays. Rainbows End 
 New Zealand’s top theme park is Rainbows End. Rainbows End is New Zealand’s Largest and Friendliest Theme Parks and it was opened in 1982. It is located in Manukau, South of Auckland and is also Manukau’s top attractions. Sky City and Sky Tower 
 Auckland’s Famous Sky Tower that looks extremely beautiful at night when it’s lit up. The Sky Tower is Auckland’s famous Landmark and was opened in August 1997. It stands at 328metres (1,076-ft) and is the tallest building in the Southern hemisphere. The sky tower is part of sky city and is visited by nearly

Simply Samoa - Savai'i!

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"Explore Tafua Crater for five tala", the sign says in faded red-and-blue writing. The volcanic cone on offer looms over us swathed in tropical rainforest and, as it seems a little daunting, we ask our guide Latu if we can do it Jandals. "Sure. No problem, it is only a five-minute climb," he says. I'm not altogether convinced. "Is that a Samoan five minutes or a Palangi five minutes?" I ask. Latu laughs at this and assures me it is really only a short walk. We pile into our rented van and head off until we reach a slightly flatter piece of rainforest he imaginatively describes as a carpark. A faint trail leads out of it and we follow behind Latu. Sure enough, five minutes later we reach the crater rim and it is a "whoa" moment. The interior of the mountain is hollow. Vertical sides enclose a spectacular rainforest. A giant banyan tree stretches from the floor and bats take startled flight out of the trees around us. It is a scene straight o

Fiji!

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Bula!, a word you hear many times a day in Fiji, means "hello" and is always pronounced with a smile. Fiji holidays are the experience of a lifetime and your chance to escape to a world without stress. Fiji is renowned for its stunning beaches, beautiful warm climate, and its unique relaxed island atmosphere. You won't be able to escape the friendliness of the Fijian people or the sheer natural beauty - swaying palms and warm, clear water. The choices for Fiji Accommodation are huge. There are over 50 Fiji resorts and hotels spread over the 320+ islands that make up Fiji. Many resorts and Fiji hotels are located on the largest 2 islands of Fiji, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu while others are on smaller islands that may contain a small number of resorts or even a single resort. The facilities available at Fiji resorts vary greatly. Some resorts boast Day Spas, fully equipped gyms, huge lagoon style pools and modern rooms with all the modern holiday accommodation conveniences w

Vava’u - Tonga

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Vava’u group of Islands – the sailing paradise of the Pacific. The waters of Vava’u are truly magnificent – you can see the bottom at 40 metres. Maybe that is why the whales keep coming back each year! Charter a boat and take some time to explore the beautiful waterways and discover for yourself why Vava’u is one the world’s most favoured sailing destinations. Day trips are also available if you prefer. Swim inside the Swallows Cave and dive into Mariners Cave or discover the calm waterways by sea kayak. If you are feeling up to it why not venture out overnight and stay under the stars on your own white sandy beach. Try your hand at game fishing and if you’re lucky enough to visit during June and November why not have a swim with a whale. For a day on land, take a stroll through Neiafu and stop and have a drink, lunch or even dinner at one of the great cafes or restaurants overlooking the Port of Refuge. For the fit and energetic, a climb to the top of Mt Talau is not to be missed.

5 Things to do in Kota Kinabalu Sabah

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This  is a list created for those looking for the best few things to do around this amazing city in Sabah Malaysia Borneo. The list is also in no particular order and all five attractions are located in or around the vicinity of Kota Kinabalu. 1. Kota Kinabalu Heritage Walk Created and founded by  Grace Leong  just over five years ago, this very interesting educational trip was something out of the ordinary and if you love to know more about the history of Sabah or North Borneo as it was once called, this is the tour you should be taking. A simple three hour walk around the city viewing the many historical sites and monuments which in turn is narrated by your professional tour guide and is one of the best ways of introducing Sabah's Heritage to travelers. Suitable for all ages. Bajau house at the Mari Mari Cultural Village in KK 2. Mari Mari Cultural Village This unique attraction is located just 25 minutes from Kota Kinabalu City and is one of the amazing living museums showcas

Kerala - God's Own Country!

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Travel to the paradise of Kerala, a coastal regions of India. Take up a relaxing backwater holidays to Kumarakom, a beautiful backwater village or visit the lush green tea gardens in Kochi. On your holidays in Kerala, take a backwater tours and enjoy some of the most beautiful sites while on your stay on luxury house boats on Kerala backwaters. The Kerala backwaters are one of the most favoured tourist attractions. The calm and serene blue backwaters of Kerala provide with an unforgettable travel experience. 'God's Own Country', Kerala, has a very long and complex structure of this waterbody called backwaters. The state of Kerala is very green and vacation in the lap of this greenery can be best enjoyed cruising slowly across the backwaters on a houseboat or a canoe. The backwaters ride leaves a forever lasting impression in the minds of the visitor. The backwaters labyrinth is a structure in the form of lagoons, lakes and estuaries. The houseboats provide with all the

The Jewel in The Crown

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’I have seen other places like Sipadan, 45 years ago, but now no more. Now we have foun an untouched piece of art.’’ – Jacques Cousteau in his film Borneo: The Ghost of the Sea Turtle (1989) Sipadan Island- The Jewel in the Crown as what it's mentioned. Just mention the word Sipadan in a room full of divers and watch what happens: Those that have been there will immediately start sharing stories of hammerhead sharks, massive barracuda and parrotfish schools, turtles, undersea caves and a reef wall reaching down to 600 metres. Those that haven’t experienced it yet, will get a dreamy expression on their faces. Lying 35km south of Semporna, on Sabah’s mainland, like many tropical islands it is thickly forested and surrounded by sandy beaches. Sipadan is an oceanic island and was formed by living corals growing on top of an extinct undersea volcano, which rises 600m from the sea bed. The geographic position of the island puts it in the centre of the richest marine habitat in the wor

White Water Rafting, Ladakh

White water rafting in the Ladakh region is an unparalleled experience. Pristine waters and the backdrop of the Himalayan ranges give the trip a brilliant flavour. 

River rafting in Ladakh is quite unlike anywhere else in the world. It provides the best opportunity to enjoy and experience the natural beauty of the spectacular landscape with deep gorges, towering snow-capped peaks, hilltop monasteries, hillside villages, and glimpses of the unique wildlife. Ladakh offers a range of rafting options on the Indus and its major tributaries. The best stretch for professionally guided runs in white water is on the Indus between Spituk and Nimu or Saspol, which rates 4 to 5 in the international river grading scale of 1 to 6. Upstream of Spituk, the Indus has the easiest stretch up to Karu, which is ideal for basic training or "scenic floating". The Indus River flows through India, Pakistan, China and Tibet. Originating in the Tibetan plat