Archive for May, 2011

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    Zanzibar – A Water Sports Destination
    Zanzibar is a group of islands part of Tanzania and lies in the Indian Ocean. The crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean are filled with a vast array of marine wealth. These waters are also free of sharks. The warm temperature is warm with the sun shining all through the year. The place is extremely ideal for adventurous water sports. The article gives you an overview on the various activities and things to do in Zanzibar. The sheer number of water sports makes for a great destination. Water sports are a marketed attraction for tourism in Zanzibar. • Snorkeling Snorkeling is an activity that is suited for beginners in water sports, unlike diving. You can enjoy the pristine coral reefs off the Mnemba Island in Zanzibar. You will see fish such as trumpet fish, clown fish, and a whole range of others. There are a good number of  [...]
    Posted at May 30th, 2011 at 12:05 am
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    Damaraland, Namibia
    Damaraland is one of the highlights of Namibia. The region is filled with natural beauty of an untamed and wild kind that is typical of Africa in general. The unspoiled beauty of the region is what makes it one of the best places for safari trips in Namibia, if not entire Africa. The region is filled with a huge number of national parks and preserves that house a sheer wealth in terms of wildlife and flora. There are a great number of excellent sights that are related to culture and history as well. Damaraland has a diversity that is most visible in its geography. The region is home to vast open plains and grass lands, massive koppies in granite, and deep gorges. As you go more and more in the west, the geography of the region changes substantially and gives way to sandy wastelands that seem interminable. These sandy areas are able  [...]
    Posted at May 23rd, 2011 at 04:05 am
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    Flic En Flac, Mauritius
    Flic En Flac is one of the hidden gems of Africa. It is one of the well kept secrets among discerning travelers who value peace and quiet on a vacation. The town has come a long way from being the minuscule fishing hamlet it is now. The two hundred year village is an extremely attractive destination that is in fact the second best travel destinations in Mauritius. Even then, Flic En Flac has remained free of too much spotlight. Flic En Flac is situated at the beginning of a pristine expanse of a  coast that has its end at Le Morne Peninsula in the south. The resort was once little more than a tiny hamlet that was involved in fishing. The village has grown into a town, and has a number of attractions, the most beautiful of them being the heavenly stretch of lagoon. The living standard has risen quite high. Tourism is a great source  [...]
    Posted at May 16th, 2011 at 12:05 am
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    Cape Grace
    Cape Grace is a luxury hotel that has a reputation for great hospitality and a reasonable provision for luxury.  There are a good number of facilities and amenities on offer. These are custom made for the benefit of the guests. The atmosphere is exceedingly charming and the location simply amazing. The Cape Grace is situated right by the sea on the private waterfront marina. The atmosphere is sincere and intimate. The brand of hospitality on offer is a refreshing mix of several values, and this is inclusive of impeccable and faultless service, the meticulous and painstaking attention that is devoted in the name of service, personal attention, great facilities and amenities. The Cape Grace hotel building is built in classical style, and presents a great design that respects the identity of the hotel. There are 121 rooms in total  [...]
    Posted at May 9th, 2011 at 12:05 am
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    Lammergeier Private Nature Reserve
    Lammergeier Private Nature Reserve is situated in the extreme south edge of the Drakensberg Mountain ranges in the middle of Barkly East and Lady Grey in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. The reserve encompasses close to eight thousand ha of land, and has been at the receiving end of numerous awards and accolades from the conservation segment. The reserve houses a huge number of animal, bird and plant species that are endemic to this region. Lammergeier Hide is located in the Giants castle reserve in Drakensberg. Lammergeier is actually another name for the Bearded Vulture, a bird of prey that is at present endangered. You can spot these birds here, in addition, there are a huge number of other raptors such as Lanner falcons, Jackal Buzzards, Cape Vultures, Black Eagles and more. The main raptors such as Lanner falcons are lured  [...]
    Posted at May 3rd, 2011 at 12:05 am