Exotic Caribbean Destinations

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpmNHzV5i1GYZBiJDvJQHgQBScTPIRI5opUvS_pQ7PZ8JHm-sKN_MofxYhwhiEd37V246Q7CBljbVK81BtgdKe9uhEfoAGhkijgYzVyltUZrljTliA3NPxmojwUFEaWIwzktuICJkkfNA/s1600-h/Caribbean+chin.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443304330125560098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpmNHzV5i1GYZBiJDvJQHgQBScTPIRI5opUvS_pQ7PZ8JHm-sKN_MofxYhwhiEd37V246Q7CBljbVK81BtgdKe9uhEfoAGhkijgYzVyltUZrljTliA3NPxmojwUFEaWIwzktuICJkkfNA/s320/Caribbean+chin.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;" id="body"> <p>If one is looking for the perfect island destination, be it for a beach holiday, honeymoon cruise or exotic vacation one place always comes to mind - the Caribbean. Caribbean composes of different islands each offering a distinctive experience for tourist and vacationers. It is considered as one of the best travel destinations of the world because of its pristine beauty and nature.</p><p>Since Caribbean is composed of so many islands each with its own uniqueness and history, one has to decide which island to visit depending on his or her taste. To name a few, here are the top Caribbean destinations according to your vacation preferences:</p><p>Beaches and Family Vacation<br />Aruba is one of the few Caribbean islands mentioned in famous Beach Boy's summer song - Kokomo. True to the song's lyrics, the island offers best beaches perfect for a vacation full of sun and water activities preferred by families and vacationers. Aruba is located in the middle of southern Caribbean, only two-hour away from Miami by plane and about 15 miles north of Venezuela. It is one of the Caribbean's most popular island destinations because of its beautiful beaches and entertainment offerings such as casinos, golf courses and high end restaurants. Aruba being a free-tax zone is also a perfect destination for shopping sprees.</p><p>Outdoor Adventures<br />If you prefer trekking and other outdoor activities, Martinique is the place to visit. This beautiful island is in the eastern part of Caribbean Sea and part of the overseas department of France. The northern part of the island is known for its mountains and lush forest perfect for hiking and trekking. Mt. Pelee and Pitons du Carbet are the top hiking destinations which are actually part of the 5 ensemble of rainforest-covered extinct volcanoes dominating the island.</p><p>Rest & Relaxation<br />One of the most prestigious in the Caribbean region is the island of Anguilla. The island is renowned for its superb white beaches with crystal clear waters that are best for diving. The island's luxurious spas, world-class hotels and restaurants not to mention its panoramic landscape and laid-back setting, are perfect for vacationers looking for a place to rest and relax while enjoying the beach and the sun.</p><p>Honeymoon<br />One place that stands out for honeymoon destination in Caribbean island is the Barbados. It is the easternmost isle on the Caribbean Sea, bordering the Atlantic Ocean and is famous because of its world-class coral beaches. It is the only coral Island in the region having an all white sand beaches. The atmosphere at Barbados is glitzier and more sophisticated compared with other Caribbean, offering best hotels and resorts perfect for honeymooners. Aside from this, Barbados is famous also for its coconut plantations, tropical jungles, exotic botanical gardens, acres of abundant, rolling sugar cane fields, and a rich and exciting history.</p><p>The Caribbean has been considered as one of the top exotic destinations in the world because it offers everything - from water, sun, sand and activities enjoyed by tourist and vacationers of all ages. It combines all the elements of an exotic vacation for a perfect island getaway.</p> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;" id="sig" class="sig"> <p>Ashley Leslie is an avid world travel expert and has a blog about Affordable Travel on her blog at http://www.affordabletravelvacation.com<a target="_new" href="http://www.affordabletravelvacation.com/"></a></p> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; text-align: center;">Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ashley_Leslie <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Ashley_Leslie"></a> </p>

Exotic Caribbean Destinations

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Desk Skirt

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkU1OKlJirvwSwCkevMiT0IP081FDnFrTp1Z11v2Qss0QQpkmE7KZmuCz9p5Lz95_jeAOC703y-O0vaPn1QzQVtE3Wq-4hPt5SDqY8G5vEOk1PHsYcz4PC1QPFF2To9Iw0a05GF1-aT3o/s1600-h/DSC04113.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442931475138197954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkU1OKlJirvwSwCkevMiT0IP081FDnFrTp1Z11v2Qss0QQpkmE7KZmuCz9p5Lz95_jeAOC703y-O0vaPn1QzQVtE3Wq-4hPt5SDqY8G5vEOk1PHsYcz4PC1QPFF2To9Iw0a05GF1-aT3o/s400/DSC04113.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> The mess beneath the computer desk , the 15 wires , the big black hard drive , it is all ugly, I thought I would try adding a skirt just to see if it would look alright .<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj81i57uPvnxm-bmutwlxEifwsZj8EDwOEAkWBHxYbFFn5XkwhBxe-qX9TdnGaHVd5GOc_FmREs0xbIvUnUuZPOUZ3l1L5l0LhjnffkkK8l5GyZlMxpfl3LDRd6zF-pS-ze9T-VZOt2sZI/s1600-h/DSC04111.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442931462453912594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj81i57uPvnxm-bmutwlxEifwsZj8EDwOEAkWBHxYbFFn5XkwhBxe-qX9TdnGaHVd5GOc_FmREs0xbIvUnUuZPOUZ3l1L5l0LhjnffkkK8l5GyZlMxpfl3LDRd6zF-pS-ze9T-VZOt2sZI/s400/DSC04111.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br />I picked up 2.5 meters of linen fabric from the bargain table at the fabric store , and simply stapled it underneath and voila , it is just what the doctor ordered. Perfect with the new old little bench { this was a dumpster dive item from 10 years ago } this has been a great solution for this desk area because of the tightness of the space , two kids can even sit together here now and use the computer, it's been perfect.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr-v2uu9e-8bOY3Y865YmqPg7MrOzngXIY1KVEsbEZtVoCcj870CYNSmoOOKU58BXwAN6ISKtin3-rpmIFJ5qovjTGAMfh6RBcl2forJbqUh2qgszwqzQAqKRWoL0M-47bT_NjzjNSEXA/s1600-h/DSC04114.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442931451563135282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr-v2uu9e-8bOY3Y865YmqPg7MrOzngXIY1KVEsbEZtVoCcj870CYNSmoOOKU58BXwAN6ISKtin3-rpmIFJ5qovjTGAMfh6RBcl2forJbqUh2qgszwqzQAqKRWoL0M-47bT_NjzjNSEXA/s400/DSC04114.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Oh what is that I see here ? , two copies of Flea Market Style , while I have been waiting for my mailed issues I have been trying to track others down , it took 2 weeks , but finally yesterday after talking to the girl who restocks the mag's and books for The News Group here in our area , she was happy to help me track it down , I called The News Group and they were able to tell me exactly what stores it had been invoiced to , I live in a city of 150,000 and it is only in three stores , for those locally or in Ontario I did find it at a Shoppers Drugmart , and I do know Chapters was getting<strong> 7</strong> , that's right only<strong> 7</strong> copies, but it is out there now , as of just yesterday in Ontario . </div><div>I gasped when I saw it sitting there <em><strong>front and center</strong></em> yesterday , what a pretty magazine , such beautiful photos it is one you <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">NEED</span></strong> to get, I still can not believe I am included , it is very thrilling , page 28 . </div><div> </div><div>Thanks again <a href="http://restyledhome.blogspot.com/">Linda MacDonald</a> and <a href="http://fleamarketstylemag.blogspot.com/">Matthew and Jenny Mead </a>for letting me play a part , it is a real thrill for me. <a href="http://fleamarketstylemag.blogspot.com/">Flea Market Style</a></div><div> </div><div>Forever grateful,</div><div><span style="font-size:180%;"><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Chris</strong></span></em><br /></span><br /><br /></div><div></div></div>

Desk Skirt

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Looking back for inspiration

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Looking back for inspiration

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Fresh baked muffins

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Fresh baked muffins

I woke up bright and early at 6:30 to bake fresh carrot muffins for the girls , they looked shocked and enjoyed the special treat , alright ...

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Pattaya, Thailand - A Good Family Vacation Destination

<h3 style="text-align: center;" class="post-title entry-title"> </h3><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;" class="post-body entry-content"> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://thailandforvisitors.com/east/pattaya/pattaya_beaches.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://thailandforvisitors.com/east/pattaya/pattaya_beaches.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://home.earthlink.net/%7Egalt1967/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/pattaya.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://home.earthlink.net/%7Egalt1967/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/pattaya.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.wisatathailand.com/Pic/pattaya.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.wisatathailand.com/Pic/pattaya.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div id="body"> <p>This question is being asked often by Parents who consider visiting Pattaya with their children but they are unsure because of Pattaya's reputation. Such names as Extreme City, Sin City and others come to mind that might scare parents.</p><p>Over the past years the type of tourists visiting Pattaya has changed. Many Russian tourists and eastern Europeans are part of the landscape of visitors now. Pattaya is not only a destination for single men from around the world anymore. Russian couples and families are a large part of the tourism scene.</p><p>Pattaya has been known for over four decades for its vibrant and wild nightlife and there is no doubt that Pattaya will always make most of its revenue from the nightlife entertainment areas.</p><p>Pattaya's Nightlife and adult entertainment centers are found mostly in Walking Street and between Pattaya Beach Road to second Road. Many bars can be found on third road as well. There are other 'pockets' of nightlife and adult entertainment in some areas of Naklua and Jomtien but by far not as widespread and raunchy.</p><p>Jomtien offers a great destination for families and the further east on Jomtien Beach the quieter the beach is and there are hardly any bars. There are wonderful hotels and resorts which are very family friendly and offer everything you can ask for. Water sports like jet skis, windsurfing, parasailing and any water sport you can imagine is available here.</p><p>Pattaya has a famous Tiger Zoo, a crocodile farm, the sanctuary of truth, mini Siam, Ripley's Believe or not and the Pattaya water park just to mention a few things to do in and around Pattaya.</p><p>Pattaya's convenient location from the International Bangkok Airport makes Pattaya a great vacation destination. Only about 1 1/2 hours by taxi or bus.</p><p>Pattaya offers a culinary feast for everyone and every taste. International Restaurants mixed with local Thai food stalls and restaurants offer just about any kind of food you can imagine.</p><p>Transportation is available at any time of the day or night. A baht bus (mini bus) from Jomtien to Pattaya costs 10 Baht per person. A car can be rented starting from 500 Baht a day. A scooter can be rented starting at 150 Baht a day.</p><p>The unrests in Bangkok kept many tourists from visiting Thailand this year '2008'. As unfortunate as it is for many businesses it is a great time to visit because there are a lot less tourists this year. Some newspapers report a 20-30 % drop in tourism and rising.</p><p>Unfortunate for businesses but it sure is nice because Pattaya will not be crowded this high season.</p><p>It's a perfect time to visit Pattaya, Thailand.</p> </div> <div id="sig" class="sig"> <p>Harri Brent http://www.paradise-pattaya.com<a target="_new" href="http://www.paradise-pattaya.com/"></a></p><p>Find a free Picture Gallery of Jomtien here http://www.paradise-pattaya.com/pattaya-jomtien.html<a target="_new" href="http://www.paradise-pattaya.com/pattaya-jomtien.html"></a></p> </div> <p style="margin-bottom: 1em;">Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Harri_Brent <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Harri_Brent"></a> </p><br /></div>

Pattaya, Thailand - A Good Family Vacation Destination

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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5OAOElBG4y6gY5pOuJYZaKwcXjMTFVpKwaV6ZI97EocXL47-NwgwUzemFies36rJidKHqeQYyP6KLRoQGYhDlX8QDHZpgyy5A78Iut0E29ZJS17lg-MXB_uX2gwhivDUuSTY65fQCTg/s1600-h/DSC04057.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441445708479868130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5OAOElBG4y6gY5pOuJYZaKwcXjMTFVpKwaV6ZI97EocXL47-NwgwUzemFies36rJidKHqeQYyP6KLRoQGYhDlX8QDHZpgyy5A78Iut0E29ZJS17lg-MXB_uX2gwhivDUuSTY65fQCTg/s400/DSC04057.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> For some this is the start of spring, for us it seems to be the start of winter , February is always the longest part of winter , it is COLD and it is not that often that the sun shines , making it gloomy and depressing . We haven't seen much snow this year at all , last year it was hip high , this year happily just a few inches or so , we haven't even been able to try out the new snow blower I bought for my husband for Christmas , things could be worse.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPT2q0ly8x1pZtizRRYxccojBlZo23BxhLf7tcdCcudcjWqoARK5Mhvz412gJZ-6RZIUP30jJ8S__Hc58pAMkx-1HjUHY9HXz1d7ZQaVBI-tukUqZ_vC8iKqZnWNCgbJ3O2z6xTe-gGzw/s1600-h/DSC04059.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441445704743642786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPT2q0ly8x1pZtizRRYxccojBlZo23BxhLf7tcdCcudcjWqoARK5Mhvz412gJZ-6RZIUP30jJ8S__Hc58pAMkx-1HjUHY9HXz1d7ZQaVBI-tukUqZ_vC8iKqZnWNCgbJ3O2z6xTe-gGzw/s400/DSC04059.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br />Even the puppies are snuggling up on this dark and foggy day .<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglvs3srAdiYvVp3ZcY3sBZ1DBaoa84PBnxe5ovTvV34hfJoVqyq5S1v1sei-sOIYZB-6V1132TpCRvCuogbhiogLOnUVszYXRY67fFKCm7KF11jQ4yhtKsiH_gBeadY8NVwPvKOgGJ8i4/s1600-h/back+deck.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441429109081667154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglvs3srAdiYvVp3ZcY3sBZ1DBaoa84PBnxe5ovTvV34hfJoVqyq5S1v1sei-sOIYZB-6V1132TpCRvCuogbhiogLOnUVszYXRY67fFKCm7KF11jQ4yhtKsiH_gBeadY8NVwPvKOgGJ8i4/s400/back+deck.bmp" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 336px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br />At this time of year my thoughts go ever so hopefully to the coming spring , which is probably a good 8 weeks away still , this is my next real project , building a lovely structure over our deck , I want to add some real style to the back of the house.<br /></div><div>Does the winter put a damper on your home projects? or is it just me ?<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB7bG3OBeePoEtMz8-kFi2r4Ra99PYsGBbYTfrsZsI27LX3DQKMmY8_tB6TEHstVwFhtIBza0X3zd8-AvaA-ZkhaFzU48evyLnkb8kAnHfgvrziIKOC1f52PfVmqLfmXEHp6QKeThVAHg/s1600-h/100_7804.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>

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Petronas Towers

<h3 style="text-align: center;" class="post-title entry-title"> </h3><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;" class="post-body entry-content"> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cuti.com.my/Sub/Kl/kuala_lumpur_petronas_twin_towers.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.cuti.com.my/Sub/Kl/kuala_lumpur_petronas_twin_towers.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 350px; height: 450px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cuti.com.my/Sub/Kl/kuala_lumpur_petronas_twin_towers_4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.cuti.com.my/Sub/Kl/kuala_lumpur_petronas_twin_towers_4.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 350px; height: 450px;" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://mentalfloss.cachefly.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/Petronas-Towers.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://mentalfloss.cachefly.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/Petronas-Towers.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 350px; height: 450px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs5/i/2005/122/6/3/KL_Petronas_Twin_Tower_by_biche.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs5/i/2005/122/6/3/KL_Petronas_Twin_Tower_by_biche.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 350px; height: 450px;" /></a><br /><div id="body"> <p><strong>Petronas Towers - Still the tallest twin towers in the world</strong></p><p>Standing at 451.9 meters tall, it was officially opened 31st. August 1999, and was accorded the Tallest Building title by Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat until 2004 when it lost this title to Taipei 101. It had received many accolades as well as criticism. But to me the most significant contribution it has brought the country is recognition.</p><p>I remember many years ago when a Malaysian travels "overseas", which generally meant going to the west, he is often asked where is Malaysia. And if we answered that it is somewhere in South East Asia, then invariably they would say "so it is close to Singapore". Imagine the chagrin of Malaysian, considering the fact that Malaysia in a zillion times larger than Singapore. However, today, thanks to the Petronas Towers, seldom is one asked such a question.</p><ul><li> Be inspired by this beauty of a building that is clad in steel and glass. Based on Islamic geometric design of superimposing squares to form an 8-pointed star with circular infill.</li><li> Go shop in the most exclusive shopping mall, the Suria KLCC.</li><li>Walk around the beautifully landscaped garden, the KLCC Park.</li><li>Visit the impressive interactive petrochemical gallery, the Petrosain. Take a simulated helicopter ride to one of Malaysia's offshore oil rigs.</li><li>Feed the sharks and walk beneath huge fishes in the Aquaria KLCC.</li><li>Enjoy the variety of local food such as the "Roti Canai" or Malaysian pancake which is served with dhal curry, and "Tea Tarik" the Malaysian national drink made of black tea and condensed milk which is both delicious and nutritious.</li><li>Entertain yourself to Malaysia's very own philharmonic orchestra at the Dewan Filharmony Petronas.</li><li>Go up the highest skybridge in the world, The Petronas Skybridge. Located 170 meters above ground and connecting the two towers. You will be able to enjoy a free tour of the Skybridge, courtesy of Petronas. However, obtaining tickets to go on this free tour is a little bit involved and time consuming. But if you follow the link below, you will get essential tips to going up the skybridge, minus the tears.</li></ul><p>Visiting the Petronas Towers certainly is a rewarding experience in itself. But if you know what to see and do there, it will greatly enhance your visit there.</p> </div> <div id="sig" class="sig"> <p>Visit the Petronas Towers page for quick facts and interesting information about Petronas Towers.</p><p>See how you can go up the Petronas Skybridge without wasting shedding a tear.</p> </div> <p style="margin-bottom: 1em;">Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=CA_Toh <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=CA_Toh"></a> </p><br /></div>

Petronas Towers

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Bali Vacations Guide - Things to Take to Bali

<div style="text-align: center;" id="body"><h3 class="post-title entry-title"> </h3> <div class="post-body entry-content"> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.tropicalisland.de/DPS%20Bali%20Sunset%20on%20Kuta%20Beach%202_b.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.tropicalisland.de/DPS%20Bali%20Sunset%20on%20Kuta%20Beach%202_b.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.concierge.com/images/ideas/worldssexiestbeaches3/ideas_sexybeach_005p.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.concierge.com/images/ideas/worldssexiestbeaches3/ideas_sexybeach_005p.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.kutalombok.com/images/Kuta3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.kutalombok.com/images/Kuta3.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://oukisont.top-depart.com/Templates/1/1/2/1165/images/photo/63/12736/TP_05864.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://oukisont.top-depart.com/Templates/1/1/2/1165/images/photo/63/12736/TP_05864.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a></div></div><p><br /></p><p>There are many different reasons on why you decide to plan your Bali vacation. It might be that you have been working hard and decide that it is a good time to get a refreshing moment, or you are eager to please your loved one to go on the second honeymoon.</p><p>No matter what your reason is for planning your Bali vacation, it is a good decision to know what items need to be carried on your vacation. Making the list of possessions to take to Bali is important so you will not miss a thing. It is amazing that only few people spend some of their time, planning and creating a list of items they want to take on their vacations.</p><p>You should sit and spend some time to make a plan, so you can decide your luggage content precisely. This is an example how to plan your belonging, based on your destination.</p><p>Activity #1: Spend the Whole Afternoon at the Beach<br />There are many beautiful beaches in Bali such as Kuta Beach and Sanur Beach. You should visit these beaches during your Bali vacations. Do not forget that you should take a couple of things with you. However, first you need to ask yourself what you will do at the beach.</p><p>I presume that you will spend the whole afternoon at the beach, sunbathing and surfing. If so, then you should consider taking sun block, glasses, and a surfing board.</p><p>Activity #2: City and Village Tour<br />Ubud is one of the most famous Balinese villages. If you love art and paintings, this could be the best place to visit. There are also many other beautiful villages that you can visit in Bali.</p><p>If you plan to take the city and village tour, you should bring these things: Map, calculator, credit card, camera, cell phone, hat or cap, and sun glasses.</p><p>Those are the primary things you need to take to Bali, based on the activities done on your Bali vacations. You should develop the list as you plan to do more things in Bali. Without carrying appropriate gears, your vacation may not be as beautiful as you have planned. So, make sure to sit down and make your Bali vacation plan properly.</p> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;" id="sig" class="sig"> <p>Are you still curious after reading this article? There are some other things you should take to Bali, make sure to visit my Bali vacations blog to get the complete info about top 5 things to take to Bali. Plus, discover the tips on 7 must do things on your Bali vacations and much more!</p> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; text-align: center;">Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Nyoman_Dresta <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Nyoman_Dresta"></a> </p>

Bali Vacations Guide - Things to Take to Bali

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Borobudur Temple Beautiful Place in Indonesia

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Borobudur Temple Beautiful Place in Indonesia

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Exotic Sanur Beach in Bali Indonesia

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Exotic Sanur Beach in Bali Indonesia

Sea Walker in Sanur Beach Bali

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Say it again Sam

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXLD10-1su4NxfLNE58BaszhaC8q8NhZjo5iBNC15NeAmkVxjlxIUkQwhtpFY0eSKsj05p9oEhqwHSSFzfP89ktRxJjZrfjQyx6ZCa6FVjZnVHMzmaUfv83okkXddrzvDrJ6YtCg-A4yk/s1600-h/DSC04053.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440429953439028434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXLD10-1su4NxfLNE58BaszhaC8q8NhZjo5iBNC15NeAmkVxjlxIUkQwhtpFY0eSKsj05p9oEhqwHSSFzfP89ktRxJjZrfjQyx6ZCa6FVjZnVHMzmaUfv83okkXddrzvDrJ6YtCg-A4yk/s400/DSC04053.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br />I have been a little out of the loop this week , see I thought I would do a real clean of the computer desk , this is a well used space , it was looking awfully grubby , but when I was giving it a good old scrub up came a whole section of paint , I needed to just deal with it and redo the desk. I scraped most of the paint off and then sanded away , not as much as I should have because of the mess it would have cause actually, I will do a better job some other time , but for now it has a fresh coat or three of paint , including the wall , isn't it amazing how kids can make things so grubby . <br />Fixing this desk meant taking the computer apart , there was some serious computer withdrawls going on with a couple of us so it had to be only a quick fix kinda of freshen up.<br />Back to the chair , this was the computer chair , and when not in use is pushed in as much as possible to allow for good traffic flow , which is why I hadn't noticed how damaged it has also become , dark blue denim had stained the front fabric and frame , someone has oh so kindly overly distressed the paint right off this chair frame , it is time for an over haul, a fresh start . I am going to thoroughly sand down the frame again and refresh the paint , and recover it with this vintage fabric .<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6h24l291B2zrMCt9jrFadq7SPTi-TWcYXkASK0zqStXL5LRr9Zi1-9pxagUo7quAWi-BFN8GeQMtXmAOghCxw5oNRHtDivwOm4eDiR4zW6XGZgoXbZrO8HYWFitjP-kVKOzt1IsRf4IQ/s1600-h/DSC04055.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440429949115252018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6h24l291B2zrMCt9jrFadq7SPTi-TWcYXkASK0zqStXL5LRr9Zi1-9pxagUo7quAWi-BFN8GeQMtXmAOghCxw5oNRHtDivwOm4eDiR4zW6XGZgoXbZrO8HYWFitjP-kVKOzt1IsRf4IQ/s400/DSC04055.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> A fresh start , just what it needs.<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>

Say it again Sam

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The Top 4 Budget Safaris in Namibia

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.exquisitesafaris.com/images/journal/exquisite_safaris_philanthropic_travel_namibia_himba.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.exquisitesafaris.com/images/journal/exquisite_safaris_philanthropic_travel_namibia_himba.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 600px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.africanbudgetsafaris.com/images/tours/EBS14/fish-eagle.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.africanbudgetsafaris.com/images/tours/EBS14/fish-eagle.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.shapshaptravel.com/uploads/hH/ko/hHkonLPn5V19Pd-O9om8wQ/IMG_5482.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.shapshaptravel.com/uploads/hH/ko/hHkonLPn5V19Pd-O9om8wQ/IMG_5482.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 298px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.african-safari-and-travel-advisor.com/images/young-african-wildlife-safari-2-young-giraffe-w-michael-poliza-b.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.african-safari-and-travel-advisor.com/images/young-african-wildlife-safari-2-young-giraffe-w-michael-poliza-b.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bl-travel.com/sa/images/ccpic4_0.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.bl-travel.com/sa/images/ccpic4_0.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.nkf-mt.org.uk/images/Africa/Namibia/leopard_in_tree.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.nkf-mt.org.uk/images/Africa/Namibia/leopard_in_tree.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 222px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;" id="body"> <p>Namibia; a country of contrasting landscapes, abundant wildlife and fascinating cultures, is surprisingly home to numerous budget safaris which are the perfect antidote for travellers wanderlust during the current economic climate. Here are my recommendations for the top 5 budget safaris Namibia:<br /><br /></p><ol><li>A Classic Namibia Safari - Save on accommodation costs and join a traditional camping safari. Not only does this allow you to get closer to nature and the wildlife but it also allows you to explore this fascinating country on a budget.</li><li>A Short Cultural Safari - An obvious way to cut costs on a safari in Namibia is to go for just a short holiday such as a 3 day cultural safari where you will witness the lifestyle and learn about the traditions of some of Namibia's oldest tribes and cultural groups.</li><li>An Etosha National Park Safari - Save money by staying in one place of interest such as Etosha National Park rather than travelling to lots of different places. On an Etosha safari you will see spectacular landscapes and an abundance of wildlife including elephants, wildebeest, zebra, hyenas, lions, cheetah, leopards, giraffes, antelopes and numerous bird species. You can easily see the main highlights of Etosha in just 3 days.</li><li>A Namibian Family Adventure - African family adventures are becoming more affordable and you can't beat exploring the fascinating and breathtakingly beautiful country of Namibia. You'll see the diverse wildlife as well as take part in such exciting activities as sand boarding, desert safaris and cultural excursions.</li></ol><p>From camping in the wilderness to simply taking a shorter holiday, budget safaris Namibia are more accessible than you may think.</p> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;" id="sig" class="sig"> <p>Hannah Green works for <a target="_new" href="http://www.addictedtotravel.com/"></a>http://www.addictedtotravel.com which provides detailed travel guides and a collection of the best holidays from operators across the globe. Browse our diverse collection of budget Namibia travel experiences and see for yourself.</p> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; text-align: center;">Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Hannah_L_Green <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Hannah_L_Green"></a> </p>

The Top 4 Budget Safaris in Namibia

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African Travel Tips when visiting Namibia

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://travelgeneration.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/namibiascscoast.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://travelgeneration.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/namibiascscoast.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 196px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.afrizim.com/images/Home/Namib.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.afrizim.com/images/Home/Namib.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 399px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://travelafrica.findairlines.net/images/namibia.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://travelafrica.findairlines.net/images/namibia.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.theexpeditioner.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Namibia1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.theexpeditioner.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Namibia1.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://naady.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/namib_desert.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://naady.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/namib_desert.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;" id="body"> <p>Namibia's name was derived from Namib desert, which is believed to be the oldest desert in the world. This unique geological feature is renowned for the pristine and haunting quality of its landscape. It's this feature that characterizes the country most, and is home to some of the country's top tourist destinations, notably Sossusvlei, Sandwich Harbour and the Skeleton Coast Park.</p><p>Far from being lifeless and barren, the desert features an unusual variety of desert-adapted flora and fauna, including a large number of endemic plant, bird, reptile and insect species. Many of these species are of particular scientific interest and attract scientists from all over the world.</p><p>CAPITAL: Windhoek</p><p>CLIMATE: Namibia has a dry climate typical of a semi-desert country where droughts are a regular occurrence. Days are mostly warm to very hot, while nights are generally cool. Average day temperatures in the summer vary from 20°C - 34°C and average night temperatures in the winter vary from 0°C - 10°C. There are vast differences between the arid southern desert and semi-desert areas and the tropical north-east with its abundant summer rains. The best time to visit Namibia is Apr-Oct.</p><p>CURRENCY: 1 Namibia Dollar = 100 cents. Rands are accepted as legal tender. Traveller's cheques are accepted almost everywhere. German Marks, USD or Swiss Franc traveller's cheques are recommended. In general, credit cards are accepted by most hotels as well as in Namibia Wildlife Resorts where MasterCard, Visa, (Diners Club and Amex not always), Namibian Dollars, Rand traveller's cheques and bank guaranteed cheques are accepted. Credit cards aren't accepted for fuel.</p><p>ELECTRICITY: 220 volts, 50Hz. Plugs are 3-pin round.</p><p>HEALTH: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over 1 year of age coming from infected areas. Visitors are advised to take pre-arrival precautions against malaria (risk exists Nov-Jun in the northern regions such as Ovamboland and the Caprivi Strip as well as in Omaheke and Otjozondjupa and throughout the year along the Kavango and Kunene rivers), hepatitis A, polio and typhoid. Tap water is safe.</p><p>LANGUAGE: English is the official language. In shops, hotels and restaurants, Afrikaans and German are often spoken.</p><p>PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: New Years' Day (1 Jan); Independance Day (21 Mar); Good Friday (9 Apr); Easter Monday (12 Apr); Labour Day (1 May); Cassinga Day (4 May); Ascension Day (20 May); Africa Day (25 May); Heroes Day (26 Aug); Goodwill Day (7 Oct); Human Rights' Day (10 Dec); Christmas Day (25 Dec); Boxing Day (26 Dec).</p><p>SHOPPING: woodcarvings; basketry; pottery; fur coats & jackets, especially Swakara; gold jewellery; individually-designed hand-woven carpets and wall hangings made from karakul wool; Namibian semi-precious stones and diamonds; Herero dolls.</p><p>SOCIAL CONVENTIONS: There is a Christian majority. Western customs and courtesies are observed. Business suits are worn in winter; in summer, safari suits are acceptable.</p><p>TIME DIFFERENCE: GMT +2 (GMT +1 during Apr-Aug)</p><p>TIPPING: 10 percent of the bill is customary.</p><p>TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS DESCRIPTION:</p><p>Windhoek:</p><p>The capital; a small, bustling city with a 'continental' atmosphere; many sights including the Gibeon Meteorite Fountain, National Art Gallery of Namibia, Tintenpalast, Namibia Craft Centre and National Botanical Garden; shopping.</p><p>Fish River Canyon:</p><p>One of Namibia's most spectacular geological phenomena; contains Ai-Ais Hot Springs, rugged mountainland, Fish River Canyon (second largest gorge in Africa) and Huns Mountains with isolated and otherworldly landscape and wealth of interesting xerophytic plants; seasoned hikers regard the 4-5 day trail as one of southern Africa's major challenges.</p><p>Sossusvlei-Namib:</p><p>Naukluft Park Monumental dunes lie at the end of an erosional trough formed by the Tsauchab River; they are star-shaped.</p><p>Etosha National Park:</p><p>Namibia's first conservation area and one of the largest game reserves in Africa; its definitive feature is the Etosha Pan, a vast shallow depression of approx. 5000km²; elephants here are reputed to be of the largest in Africa; of the 114 mammal species found in the park, several are rare and endangered; bird life is interesting during rainy season.</p><p>Skeleton Coast Park:</p><p>An aura of mystery and impenetrability surrounds this park with its many shipwrecks, dense coastal fogs and cold sea breezes; of special interest are the clay castles of the Hoarusib, the salt pans near Agate Mountain, the seal colony at Cape Frio and the remains of shipwrecks along the coast.</p><p>Caprivi Strip:</p><p>Lush riverine forests and seasonal flood plains; some of southern Africa's top birding spots, especially the Caprivi Game Park; known also for its arts and crafts e.g. pots and baskets with their distinctive beauty and symmetry; shop at Lizauli Traditional Village and variety of craft centres; other activities include angling e.g. tiger fishing and game viewing on boat cruises.</p><p>Luderitz-Kolmanskop:</p><p>Namibia's most famous Ghost Town, situated in the Sperrgebiet approximately 10km from Lüderitz; the museum recounts the history of this abandoned mining community.</p><p>Swakopmund:</p><p>Popular because of its old-world charm and relaxed atmosphere; distinct German colonial character; historical buildings and modern aquarium; renowned for kudu leather shoes.</p><p>Cape Cross Seal Colony:</p><p>Home to the biggest and the best-known of the 223 colonies of Cape fur seals which breed along the coast of South Africa and Namibia; during Nov/Dec breeding season as many as 150,000 seals gather here; off the coast are protected bird islands.</p><p>Epupa Falls:</p><p>One of Namibia's prime tourist spots; a series of cascades where the Kunene River drops 60m over a distance of about 1,5km, dividing into a multitude of channels and forming a myriad rock pools; it is possible to swim in these pools, but keep a lookout for crocodiles.</p> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;" id="sig" class="sig"> <p>Gerald Crawford was born in South Africa, studied electronics, telecommunication, eco-travel and african travel concepts. He taught responsible tourism in South Africa. If you have any questions or comments please e-mail me on. E-mail Address: southafricantravelarticles@12234455.co.za Website Address: www.12234455.co.za<a target="_new" href="http://www.12234455.co.za/"></a></p> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; text-align: center;">Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Gerald_Crawford <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Gerald_Crawford"></a> </p>

African Travel Tips when visiting Namibia

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Africa Namibia Travel Tips Information

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/08/24/travel/24namibia395.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/08/24/travel/24namibia395.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.whenwegetthere.com/tourist_attraction_images/travel_destinations/africa/namibia/namibia.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.whenwegetthere.com/tourist_attraction_images/travel_destinations/africa/namibia/namibia.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://blog.offbeatguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/kalahari-desert-namibia-640x480.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://blog.offbeatguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/kalahari-desert-namibia-640x480.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;" id="body"> <p>In Namibia, upon the parched palate of a vast and contradictory land, the realities of thirst have created a plethora of idiosyncratic societies. The shifting dunes of the Namib Desert are honeycombed with the greatest variety of living creatures of any dunelands around the world.</p><p>The desolate Skeleton Coast, monument to by-gone maritime disasters, contrasts with the vibey holiday atmosphere of the quaint German settlement of Swakopmund. Within the precincts of Etosha Pan, the lake of a mother's tears, where perimeter waterholes enclose the salt expanse, great herds of game are on a perpetual pub-crawl. This provides some of the most magnificent gameviewing opportunities anywhere.</p><p>Inland, in surrealist Damaraland, you'll encounter various social curiosities, including the Petrified Forest; Welwitschia Mirabilis, the thousand year old underground tree; the statuesque Kokerboom; and the diminutive Damara Dik Dik, with its twitching nose.</p><p>Namibia - big sky country.</p><p>A place where undulating deserts fold down to meet a tempestuous coastline, Namibia offers a diverse range of highlights: Scenic beauty including the Skeleton Coast - untouched and untamed, this desolate and uninhabited landscape is home to the rare Brown Hyena and Desert Elephants, seal colonies and is the burial ground of many ships; the Kunene River - the source of one of Africa's greatest waterfalls, the Ruacana; the splendour of abundant bird and wildlife; unusual geological formations including Fish River Canyon, Brandberg, Spitzkoppe and the unique star-shaped dune mountains at Sossusvlei;</p><p>pristine wilderness including Etosha Pan - an oasis in the centre of a vast semi-desert region, the Namib Desert - the only desert that harbours elephant, rhino, lion and giraffe; the diverse and friendly nation - vibrant African cultures blended with the architecture and traditions of the Germans, British and South Africans; Adventure opportunities - from sand boarding, canoeing, white water rafting to hot air ballooning and The Desert Express Train.</p><p>Welcome Tourism Services offers a comprehensive variety of escorted tours; self-drive tours and fly-in safaris; special interest and adventure packages; tailormade tours and safaris throughout this exciting and unique region. We cater for individual travellers, groups, conferences and incentives.</p><p>Windhoek, Namibia's capital city, is set in the Central Region. With its international airport, Windhoek is a convenient point to begin or end your tour and provides a good base for local excursions. The northern part of the Central Region has an astonishing diversity of bird, animal life and mineral wealth while to the west is the Namib Desert and the Kalahari to the east.</p><p>The majestic Auas mountains, the Eros mountains and the rolling Khomas Hochland surround Windhoek. Mineral springs offer an oasis in this very dry region and holiday resorts are located close to Windhoek. The national parks, fascinating little towns, out of the way mission stations and cattle ranches all have their own unique attractions.</p><p>The Namib Region stretches from Oranjemund in the south up through the Skeleton Coast to the Angolan border in the north, mostly consisting of national parks. The Namib-Naukluft Park is considered the fourth largest in the world, covering 49 768 km sq. Hardy desert plants and the variety of landscapes make this a magical place for scenic photographers.</p><p>The ancient Namib Desert features many of Namibia's tourist destinations and is home to one of the world's oldest plants - the prehistoric Welwitschia Mirabilis and a large number of endemic dunedwelling creatures.</p><p>The Skeleton Coast National Park reaches from the Ugab to the Kunene River. Hardy desert animals congregate around the intermittent watering places, while in the distance craggy mountains and vistas of sand dunes enhance its beauty.</p><p>The popular coastal resort of Swakopmund has many buildings dating back to the turn of the century, these national monuments represent the town's German colonial past. With its numerous excursion possibilities, Swakopmund is rapidly becoming Namibia's groups and conventions destination. Walvis Bay is 31 km south of Swakopmund, another principal port of entry and has a flourishing fishing industry.</p><p>The Walvis Bay lagoon is one of Africa's most important wetlands and hosts large flocks of flamingoes, pelicans and other water birds. West of the Naukluft mountains is the Sesriem Canyon gorged out over centuries by the Tsauchaub River. 63 km away is Sossusvlei, a dry clay basin surrounded by some of the highest sand dunes in the world. Lüderitz, between the desert and the coast, was the first German settlement in Namibia and the base of the South African diamond industry in 1908. This sea-side resort is the centre of Namibia's crayfish industry, renowned for its oysters and the ghost town of Kolmanskop is not far away.</p><p>The fertile Northern Region is the largest region in Namibia, with vast areas under cultivation, sustained by underground lakes. The highlight of this region is the Etosha National Park, one of the major wildlife sanctuaries in Africa and an official game reserve since 1907. This 22 270 km sq park ranges from dense bush to open plains and houses prolific bird and wildlife.</p><p>Two attractive towns in the centre of a rich mining area are Otavi, sheltered by the Otavi Mountains and Tsumeb further north. Damaraland offers contrasting desert, rolling grasslands and high mountain ranges with unusual geological features, rock paintings and rare animals. It is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by the Skeleton Coast National Park.</p><p>The volcanic landscapes around Khorixas bear footprints of dinosaurs and the Petrified Forest (massive tree trunks up to 30 m in length) lies scattered across the plains with Welwitschias and other hardy desert plants growing among them.</p><p>Twyfelfontein (Fountain of Doubt) is south-west of the Petrified Forest offering spectacular rock paintings and engravings dating back thousands of years. South of Twyfelfontein is a desolate landscape of volcanic rock called Burnt Mountain. Nearby are the Organ Pipes, a formation of perpendicular basalt. The Brandberg Range contains the highest mountain peak in the country (the Kunigstein 2 573 m) and many rock paintings including the famous White Lady of Brandberg.</p><p>The Caprivi Strip is an exciting destination for the adventurous traveller with rivers, forests, swamps and waterways - it is a total contrast to the arid grandeur of the rest of Namibia. Activities in this area include hiking, fishing, gameviewing, birdwatching and mokoro trails. The beautiful landscape of the Southern Region is stark, desolate, hot and dry. Earthquakes and storms have carved the land into wonderful sculptures. Brukkaros, an extinct volcano, looms over the plains north of Keetmanshoop.</p><p>The Fish River Canyon - a ravine 161 m long, up to 27 km wide and almost 550 m deep and the hot spring resort of Ai-Ais are popular attractions.</p><p>The Kokerboom, an aloe capable of surviving years of drought, and the Quiver Tree Forest, a protected area 23 km north-east of Keetmanshoop, are found here. Although agriculture (dominated by livestock production) provides a livelihood for an estimated 70% of Namibia's population, mining provides the backbone to the economy.</p><p>Diamonds, gold, silver, uranium, copper, lead, zinc, magnesium, cadmium and other base metals are all produced. Having developed rapidly since independence, tourism is currently the country's third most important foreign exchange earner.</p> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;" id="sig" class="sig"> <p>Gerald Crawford was born in South Africa, studied electronics, telecommunication, eco-travel and african travel concepts. He taught responsible tourism in South Africa. If you have any questions or comments please e-mail me on. E-mail Address: southafricantravelarticles@12234455.co.za Website Address: http://www.12234455.co.za<a target="_new" href="http://www.12234455.co.za/"></a></p> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; text-align: center;">Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Gerald_Crawford <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Gerald_Crawford"></a> </p>

Africa Namibia Travel Tips Information

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Check those magazine stands

Don't you just hate waiting , and waiting for something you really want ? Well I am waiting for my copy of the long awaited Flea Market...

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