Archive | September, 2010

Getting to the paradise land Cairns City is a gateway to the Northern Australia and is a great base for people looking forward to explore tropical regions of Queensland and the world heritage Great Barrier Reef, the outback and the rainforests. While the city is modern and sophisticated it looks like a pretty postcard with its stunning mountains covered in dense flora and the glittering coral oceans. Green Island is a world famous tropical cay (coral reef) which is situated about forty five minutes from the city of Cairns. The island is one of the Great Barrier Reef Islands and is like a dream becoming reality in the form of its stunning white sandy beaches and sapphire blue sparkling waters. It is one of the perfect ultimate getaways. It is one of the prime tourist destinations in  [...]

The rustic charm of the Kununurra, Western Australia is well known, and this outback hamlet is a tough and untamed location situated on an isolated corner of the Kimberley region of Western Australia. A gateway to Western Australia’s innumerous attractions, the rugged landscape, with red soil, blue skies, craggy vegetation and harsh terrain, Kununurra is the absolute ideal location to rough it out. Kununurra is located at about 3 hours by flight from Perth, and it is a contradiction in terms, this is a recently formed town, but the foundations it is located on are more than two billion years old. The climate is warm and has a high degree of humidity in the atmosphere; in the rains it sometimes even touches 90 per cent. The dry season, which lasts for about four months, is the perfect time  [...]

The Clement tropical climate and steady sunshine of the French Polynesian region, has lead to an astounding variety of flora and fauna that is unique to this region. The French Polynesia sits between the equator and the Tropic of Capricorn, the islands are a veritable paradise, and have much to offer nature lovers who visit here. The area has verdant forests filled with a variety of species that have been allowed to flourish as the amount of natural predators is low in number. The French Polynesia is an archipelago and includes the Marqusas, the Tuamotus and the Society Islands, among which are Tahiti, Bora Bora and Mooreea islands. Located at a distance of more than 5632 kilometers ( 3, 500 miles ) from both the Australian and South American continents, the French Polynesian islands seem to  [...]

Well, Paris has its Left Bank, while London has Notting Hill. Sydney is not far behind, it has the Potts Point. Comparatively smaller in size, Potts Point has been the meeting place of the Bohemian culture that has been vibrant in Sydney since more than 90 years. The coffee shops, galleries and book stores that the Potts Point has are located in Macleay Street, the sophisticated part of Potts Point, while the other is dotted with the seedier establishments. Potts Point is situated within Sydney City and is about 20 minutes walking distance from the main C B D ( central business district ) and is not far from Kings Cross Railway Station. The Bohemian heart of Sydney has a lot of diversity. Pony tailed travelers sip cappuccinos at the same table with executives in their Brooks Brothers  [...]

South Australia’s rich wine making tradition is well known through out the world. The first mention of wine-making dates back to 1838, and the first vintage was recorded in 1841, in the Adelaide Hills. Since then, South Australia has continued to be the dominant region with respect to the Australian Wine industry. The South Australian wineries contribute to more than 50 per cent of total wine production in Australia. The diversity which exists in both geography and climate has assisted in the production of a wide range of grape categories, and has an assortment of diverse wines which range from the full bodied Shiraz, to the lighter Riesling variety. The irrigation system here is another key factor which plays a role in the wine production. Penfold’s Grange, Jacob’s Creek, Yalumba,  [...]

Australia is one of the richest countries in the world with respect to flora and fauna, and the tens of thousands of species found here is a chief attraction for travelers to Australia. The country is also home to a large number of avian species, and Australia has been described as a birdwatchers paradise. Although the Ostrich and the Emu are the Australian birds that are the best known, the Cassowary is no less, even more impressive, and at about six feet in height and weighing about one hundred and thirty pounds, Cassovary is the third tallest and second highest living bird. It is smaller than the Ostrich and the Emu. The Cassowary is covered in black feathers, and is brilliantly colored in blue and read on its neck and head. The Cassowary has been around on earth since millions of  [...]

Bora Bora has been one of the best known island tourist destinations in the world, and the subject of many legends and folklore. The very name of this exotic paradise has an association with fantasy and mystery. The Bora Bora Islands are nature’s bounty personified, and a stay at this veritable heaven, is certain to take one to the pinnacle of bliss. After all, its not without reason that travelers around the world keep coming to Bora Bora year after year, and getting a piece of the paradise. Marlon Brandon was one of the most famous persons who have loved this Island. The majestic Mount Otemanu standing tall against the sky, the azure waters of the lagoon, the pure snow white sands, extraordinary coral reefs, all this and more have made Bora Bora a veritable paradise. Bora Bora is part  [...]

Australia has innumerable attractions for any traveler, and it is confusing at times to make the decision among the countless choices this amazing country has for any tourist. A list of things to do may be beneficial at this juncture and help one decide what to do and where to go, without a feeling of having missed out on any thing much. All the elements that make any Australian trip complete are incorporated in this list. The list tries to be concise, as well as comprehensive in a most general sense. 1 Visit the Sydney Opera House Considered by many to be a modern Wonder of the World, the legendary Opera house sits on Sydney Harbour at Bennelong Point. The structure is iconic and is symbolizes the city of Sydney. The Sydney Opera house was designed by Jørn Utzon and opened its doors in  [...]