Ultimate Tourism Travel Blog

With 23 Great Rides on the New Zealand Cycle Trail, there is something available for everyone. Find out which cycle trails are right for your clients. NORTH ISLAND Great Lake Trail Status: Sections Open Grade: Intermediate (3) Location: Central North Island The Great Lake Trail follows the western shore of Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake, from Whakaipo Bay to Waihaha. Once complete it will provide 93 km of all-weather riding through pristine native forest, with stunning views across Lake Taupo to the Tongariro National Park. Riders will have the option of riding the full trail over two to three days, or choosing shorter riding options to suit your fitness, experience and the time you have available.  A water taxi will be available to drop you and your bike at various access points along the trail and there will also be the option having your bags delivered to your overnight destination. Hauraki Rail Trail Status: Open Grade: Easiest (1) Location: Waikato T...

New Zealand is an otherworldly, photogenic and friendly country offering visitors unbeatable changes for adventure and exploration. The rugged islands are home to dense native forests, mountains, beaches, glaciers, thermal regions and fiords that have been well-preserved by the environmentally-conscious government and culture. New Zealand is a place where traditional Maori culture mixes with modernity in cosmopolitan cities, charming villages and vast expanses of untouched wilderness. Pristine and heavenly, the island nation has something for everyone, including the following toptourist attractions in New Zealand. 10 Coromandel Peninsula flickr/ Seamoor This north-eastern peninsula is famous for its white and golden sand beaches that frame magnificent coastal scenery, forests perfect for days of exploration and other natural wonders. Start your visit in Thames, a small but picturesque city with a rich history of gold mining. Don’t miss a stop at Hot Water Beach, where visitors ...

Hello friends, Have been away for far too long I know and apologies for that. Actually didn't have much to say about my travels since I did not get the chance to really for some time. But now I'm charged and back... Recently went to this little hill station called Jawhar near Mumbai - to be precise 120 kms from Mumbai  for shooting a punjabi music video and I was quite surprised. It is a quaint small town - termed as a hill station now by Maharashtra govt, but has a charm of its own. The Government has plans to develop it but I guess only if some funds are remaining after every one gets their share of the pie. As would generally happen in India, I expect there will be no development since all the sarkari naukars will eat up the funds and show some progress on paper. Jawhar in Thane district is located at about 150 Kms from Mumbai and is a perfect weekend picnic destination from Mumbai. Pune - Jawhar distance is about 250 Kms. Jawhar is on the SH 26 and the roads leadin...

New Zealand wine is distinctive for its purity, vibrancy and intensity. The long ripening period - a result of cool temperatures - allows flavour development whilst retaining fresh acidity, a balance for which New Zealand wines are renowned. There are a number of distinct major winegrowing regions spread throughout New Zealand, with the majority on the East coast of the Islands in the rain shadow of the mountains. New Zealand organic grape and wine production is on the rise, as more growers at every level of the industry turn to organic practices in their quest for sustainability. Vintage 2011 will see organic grapes harvested from over 1400 hectares of vines on 112 vineyards, over half of which are fully certified organic, with the rest certified in conversion to organic production. New Zealand Wine – Pure Discovery New Zealand is a land like no other. New Zealand wine is an experience like no other. Our special combination of soil, climate and water, our innovati...

Antwerp's artistic treasures offer rich reward to the discerning weekender It may be 350 years since Antwerp's political and economic heyday, but it was some heyday. Between 1500 and 1650, the Flemish city was one of the most powerful and influential trading centres in the world, dominating the lucrative pepper, silver and textiles markets (the diamonds came later). Much of the vast wealth generated – some historians call it the richest city in Europe – was poured into the arts. The squares were beautified, the churches and cathedral embellished, and a thriving artistic community grew up on the back of lavish commissions for portraits and religious art. Among the painters born, trained or drawn here were Gossaert, the subject of a major retrospective about to open at the National Gallery in London, Frans Hals, Teniers, Jordaens, Brueghel, Rubens and Van Dyke. Antwerp remains one of the most culturally fascinating and under-appreciated cities in Europe, and ideally ...

Ultimate Tourism is the only company in India to get fabulous deals in Sabah along with the local government support.  Sabah, the Malaysian Borneo Situated on the beautiful island of Borneo, Sabah is one of the thirteen states which Malaysia is made of. Sabah is the second largest state in Malaysia and shares the island of Borneo with Sarawak, Brunei, and Indonesian Kalimantan. Sabah is richly blessed with nature diversity, unique cultures, fun adventure, beautiful beaches, and fantastic cuisines for the adventurous taste buds. We have it all, from the world’s largest flower - the Rafflesia, one of the highest mountains is South East Asia - Mount Kinabalu, to one of the world’s top dive sites - Sipadan Island. Not only will you be amazed by the places to see and things to do here, you will also be treated with unique Sabahan hospitality. Explore the unique culture and tradition of Sabah and get ready to experience sweet memories to last a lifetime! Kota Kinabalu (Capita...

If you " Want Real - Go Rural " in India. While visiting the Pink city of Rajasthan - Jaipur, I thought of exploring the rural side of Incredible India. I had options like Mandawa, Mehnsar, Fetehpur, Khuri etc. However, I opted for Samode, a small village situated about 40kms from Jaipur which gave me an earthy feeling of rural Rajasthan. Presenting the true image of arduous life of desert people, Samode is known for its royal palaces, historical monuments and cultural heritage - factors that can delight even the most skeptical traveller. Venturing through the dusty, narrow road from Jaipur to Samode in a car, I started my bumpy journey to experience the incredible diversity and charm of "Marwari" hospitality. Views like groups of sheep, cows and buffaloes being herd by local people dressed in their colourful ethnic wear, people working in the farms; cattle herding, women from ethnic community carrying water in pots on their heads were common on the way. Home a...