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Traveling to the Gold Coast in Australia Apr 05

In Australia, you could find the most exciting and superb theme parks in the Gold Coast. The Gold Coast offers various amusement and theme parks that are not seen anywhere else. Fun rides, Animal sanctuaries are all here in the Gold Coast theme parks.

The Warner Brothers Movie World is the place where both kids and grown ups enjoy alike. The magical world created by the Warner Brothers is laid open for you here. The cartoon characters that you have seen umpteen times in movies could be watched in the star parade conducted in the Main Street. The kids are sure to enjoy the fun at the Looney Tunes Village, where their favorite heroes could be met.

If you happen to be an animal lover, do not miss the Sea World. Meet the dolphins, seals and even polar bears here and have fun. Shark Bay, is the largest artificial lagoon structure in the world, where you could get close with even rare species of sharks, for sure one of the best Scuba Diving in Australia experiences of all times. The Polar Bear Shores, Sesame Street Beach would be an experience, if visited.

The Mammoth Falls is the most popular water attraction of Australia. The Giant Wave Pool is an excellent spot for taking a plunge. Relax in the Calypso Beach. The Bucaneer Bay would entertain kids to the maximum with its fantasy parks and never ending fun.

Dreamworld is a most sought after theme park by families. Experience the fun of thrill rides, participate in live interactive programs, go for safaris in Sunset Safari or Tiger Island. Take the kids to the Wiggles World or Nickelodeon Central after spending time in some of Australian best kids resorts out there. The Tower of Terror, the Claw or Cyclone rollercoaster would be the star attractions for those who are ride enthusiasts.

Any vacation begins with settling in a suitable hotel room, boutique accommodation, cottage or motel accommodation. In Gold Coast a suitable apartments are available offering privacy and enough space. Here, apartments offer a variety of bedrooms and all you need is to select a suitable one for you and family. You can also go for staying in resorts or hotels.

Destinations in the World: Australia Mar 07

The spring season would bring in holiday makers  to Australia in thousands.  Australia is a ideal place for summer holiday.

Australia is extravagantly blessed with natural beauty with deep-seas, mountain peaks, sea-shores and woods along with the bright sand beaches.  Holiday makers would never forget a trip to Australia, for its cuisine and nature’s beauty and fashionable lifestyle.

While in Australia make it a point to visit Sydney, the mind blowing city.  The world renowned Opera house, its edifices and cuisine makes it stand out from any other urban center. Located on the right side  of the Pacific ocean, natural beaches with special sceneries and views abound here.  One can have real fun in the beaches blessed with natural beauty.  No wonder the Sydney beaches are the most renowned beaches in Australia and many lucky visitors can enjoy staying at any of the amazing Sydney boutique accommodation places close enough to walk to the beach.

The Australian travel is never idyllic with out a visit to  the Sydney Opera House.  Considered as a art nirvana, the Opera House also houses other legacy sites for tourists. The Opera House also is wondered for its cosmetic beauty and a marvel for the eyes.

You could also see the Colonial Museum in Sydney’s college boulevard. It is a must see spot while in Sydney.

Sydney is a impeccable choice to those who love adventure sports.  Here you  could do  surfing, scuba diving etc. Scuba Diving in Sydney is not only very popular but it’s an amazing way to discover the underwater richeness of the city.

Some Other place that is sought after in Australia by the tourists is Melbourne.  It houses the  Victorian era’s structures which are a treat for the eyes along with museums good looking streets etc.  Melbourne is well-known for its exquisite style of culinary art also.  The Botanical lovers would be in for treat while in the Royal Botanic Gardens which has incorporated excellent sceneries, rich plant life etc.  The  botany pupils would benefit much from here by getting to learn more about their subject, while on a vacation.

Australian trip offers fun, information, pleasure and good cuisine to the travelers. Australia stands out of all other destinations while opting for a vacation destination.  All her goodness and richness makes her stand tall above others.  Passing your summer spending time in Australia is a wise choice, because of the great rewards you  benefit out of the trip.   The best time to visit Down Under is in the months of September and October.  During summertime, the holiday parks come alive with tourists, concerts, magic and all that makes Australia so special.  Australian way of living is a  merge  of the traditional and state of the art styles together. That’s why if you have the choice: Don’t think about it, just visit Australia.

The Best Place to Learn Scuba Diving, Australia Feb 22

Scuba diving is a fabulous hobby. It is fun, relaxing and very educational.  Scuba diving offers people the opportunity to see what life is like below the water in lakes, and oceans. Scuba is an acronym that stands for self contained underwater breathing apparatus .

There are many purpose of scuba diving: recreation, research, military, and even humanitarian purposes. In many countries like Thailand, Egypt, and Australia, scuba diving is one of the most popular activities to practice during the summer months. The reason is pretty clear: Scuba diving is becoming more and more popular because people are realising just how fun and easy it really is.

Scuba diving can also offer many different new experiences according to the place in which you practice it. But, not all places offer the best under water sight than the waters of Australia; it’s really a must see for beginners. Scuba diving is one of the best sports and past times you can do, so learn more and join us in a whole new under water world. Scuba diving can also be a very relaxing sport and in many places it’s very beginner friendly. Many dive sites are accessible (under the care of an instructor) after a short briefing and training dive. If you are considering scuba diving in Australia, my advise to you as a Scuba Diving Instructor is to try scuba diving in Sydney. For sure the Australian capital is one of the best hidden secrets  of the scuba diving community from down under.

When you consider diving in this amazing location of the word, divers have the opportunity to swim with amberjack, tuna, blue gropppers,  as tropical including butterfly fish, queen angelfish and a variety of damsels, chromis and blennies.  So if you are considering to travel around the world and want to have some serious and great diving, checking Sydney must be in your top list of things to do.

Diving in Indonesia: The Continents Best Five Dive Sites Feb 09

Indonesia is an archipelago comprising of over 17,000 islands, a volcanic arc that spreads over two thousand miles from Sumatra in the west to Papua in the east. At the heart of the coral triangle, a region which scientists believe holds the planets highest concentration of marine biodiversity, Indonesia surely plays host to some of the worlds finest dive sites. Of course the quality of a dive is purely subjective but here are my top five for scuba diving in Indonesia.

Pantee Peunateng, Pulau Weh, Sumatra: This high adrenaline dive sites is highly exposed making it an intense experience even when conditions are calmer than most. A fringing reef with dramatic craggy wall sections it has typically strong currents that attract many species of pelagic fish. Black and whitetips are often seen whilst larger fish, attracted by the nutrients brought in by ocean currents include whale sharks, mola mola and mantas. Though might not be the best for beginners, Pantee Peunateng boasts of the most exciting places to dive in Indonesia.

Lekaun One, Bunaken Island, North Sulawesi: The infamous Lekaun dive sites have always been on many a travelers list whilst diving in Indonesia. The reef flat that surrounds the island plunges to hundreds of meters creating a dramatic wall covered in hard and soft corals desperately competing for space.  Hunting reefs sharks and trevally can often been seen working their way up the reef, whilst giant green turtles rest in the ledges of the wall.

The Passge, Raja Ampat: This area boasts of 5-10 meters deep that forms river-like sea fjord that twists and turns to meet underwater grottoes. A truly mystical experience this is one of many in the region like it. The tree canopies overhead close above it whilst the sun rays bring out the dramatic colors of the reef.

Hairball, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi: For macro life there are few places on earth that can compare with the Lembeh Strait. The black sand slope at Hairball plays host to a huge abundance of marine life. On a typical dive here you can expect to find many types of octopus, snake eels, frog fish, star gazers and nudibranchs (sea slugs) where in other parts of the world these sightings would be few and far between.

Langkoi Rock, Komodo: A submerged pinnacle found not far from Langkoi Island to the Southwest of Komodo which makes an exhilarating dive. The walls that surround the pinnacle drop away steeply to great depths. Exposed to strong currents and surge, it attracts many types of shark including grey reefs, white tips, hammerheads and bronze whalers. Many believe it is a breeding ground for many grey reef sharks. Langkoi Rock offers the most thrilling dive anywhere in Indonesia.