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Cold PEOPLE DON’T TAKE TRI PS,
TRIPS TAKE PEOPLE.
-JOHN STEINBECK -
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Summer Vacation Destination The best time to enjoy a perfect
getaway is of course during the
summer! Most of the travellers prefer
to enjoy their summer in a warm and
cosy vacation destination. For this
issue, I will be suggesting the warm
and cosy destination for summer
vacation of my choice. Introducing the
summer getaway destination of my
choice, Bora Bora Island.
Bora Bora Island is a major
international tourist destination and it
is famous for its aqua-centric luxury
resorts. Produce of the island is
mostly limited to what can be
obtained from the sea and the
plentiful coconut trees, which were
historically of economic importance for
copra. According to a 2008 census,
Bora Bora has a permanent population
of 8,880.
In the ancient times, the name Bora
Bora originates from the phrase ‘Pora
pora mai te pora’ which means
“created by the Gods” in the local
Tahitian dialect.
By Nor Rahshanna Muhd. Shan, April 2016
The economy of the island is merely based
on the tourism attraction of the island.
Over the years, several high classed resort
were built on the island to accommodate
the requirements of the visitors to that
island.
Today, Bora Bora Island has become
one of the famous aqua-centric getaway
destination among travellers.
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If you crave for some adventures in Bora Bora Island, here is the list of the top
three activities and attractions that you can do there.
Bora Bora Glass Bottom Tour
You can enjoy Bora Bora`s underwater world
without getting wet. While aboard a comfortable,
covered boat, you’ll cruise over the colourful
coral and see numerous of beautiful tropical fish
through the glass-bottom floor. Your guide will
share the history and legends of Bora Bora`s famous lagoon during your cruise.
Full Day Lagoon Cruise & Motu Tahitian Barbecue
You’ll get a chance to snorkel in the beautiful
coral gardens, watch the graceful stingrays in
their natural environment, and get up close and
personal with black tipped reef sharks. This
excursion includes a stop at motu Tapu for a
traditional style of Tahitian barbecue.
Bora Bora Parasailing and Kitesurfing
Enjoy an exhilarating view of Bora Bora from
your colourful parachute as you parasail over
blue waters near Matira Beach. Watch for turtles,
sharks and stingrays below, or gaze out toward
Mount Otemanu. Another interesting way to
enjoy the view is by kite sailing.
For the perfect getaway at Bora Bora Island, you definitely will need to get your
hands on these adventurous activities. In order to experience the warm and
cosiness of Bora Bora Island, you can go online and look out for the best deal you
can get for the perfect getaway at Bora Bora Island.
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Winter Vacation Destination
For those who craves to enjoy the flaky white
snow and experience the chills of winter,
here’s the place that I suggest for you.
Switzerland is a landlocked country in the
central Europe. It has boarders with France
to the west and Italy to the south. Also, it
has boarders with Austria to the east and
Germany to the north. The climate in
Switzerland is temperate, but can varies with
the attitude. Switzerland has cold, cloudy,
snowy winters, humid summers with
occasional rain.
Switzerland is best known for the existence
of its mountains. It has Alps in the south and
Jura in the northwest.
Switzerland is famous for its ski resort during the
winter season. Over the year, the ski resorts in
Switzerland had become a must-visit getaway
destination for professional skiers.
The flaky white snow on the mountains in
Switzerland are perfect for those who loved to
ski during winter. The terrains and slopes are
suitable for either amateur or professional skiers.
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Today, the ski resorts in Switzerland are increasing in numbers to attract more
visitors to enjoy the pleasant view and experience the excitement of skiing. These
resorts are also amongst Switzerland’s busiest, and most expensive, a fact
compounded by the Swiss National Bank, making a holiday to Switzerland a high
class endeavour. But while no Swiss ski resort could exactly be considered a
bargain, there are dozens of fantastic resorts that tick enough other boxes to
make the country an attractive option for a ski holiday.
Here’s the list of the top three greatest choice of ski resort for those planning
to experience skiing during this coming winter season.
Andermatt
Better known as the Swiss Army training base, Andermatt
is one of Switzerland’s prettiest ski towns. It’s also one of
Europe’s great untapped freeriding resorts. While
intermediates will enjoy the pits connecting Andermatt
with Sedrun, experts would be wise take the gondola to
the peak of the foreboding Gemsstock. With limited
pistes, this mountain is a powder hunter’s dream. It is
advised to hire a guide to take you on the backcountry
route to the nearby village of Hospental.
Arosa-Lenzerheide
The resorts of Arosa and Lenzerheide do not offer enough
terrain to keep an advanced skier interested for more
than a couple of days. But the linking of the two resorts
in late 2013 changed all that. Now, the gentler well-
groomed slopes, swift lift systems and accessible off-piste
of Arosa are just a gondola ride away from the steeper
sections, magnificent views and mountain dining of
Lenzerheide. The sledge is quite big in these parts, with
several fun slopes in both resorts. Both resorts also
provide half-pipes, and some lovely, tree-lined ski-outs.
Laax
Laax and the interconnected resorts of Flims and Falera are a
Switzerland-bound snowboarder's dream. Key to the area’s appeal
are its four snow parks high up on the somewhat awkwardly-named
Crap Sogn Gion, which in total offers more than 90 kickers, boxes
and other obstacles. The facilities act as a magnet for international
pros, with many dropping by for the Burton European Open held
here each season. The resort area also offers vast off-piste areas,
some decent tree riding, and of course skiing! With lots of fast
gondolas to whisk you to the peaks quickly, it is a great place for a school for beginner skiers.
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What to wear when you go for an island vacation?
If you planning on going to tropical, warm weather island the key to what should you wear is the
comfort. When choosing your clothing for the island vacation, we recommend cotton-based, loose-
fitting, breathable and moisture-wicking clothes as they will feel best against your skin. Choose cloth
that a high polyester and nylon content at home as they will tend to feel hot and scratchy on your skin in
the heat and humidity.
From patterned swimwear to pretty sundresses, this stylish beach gear will have you looking your best
during your coastal getaway.
If you’ll be lounging by a hotel pool, we recommend wearing a cover-up over your swimsuit as you walk
to and from the pool. Most resorts request that you wear swimsuit cover-ups in restaurants, lobbies and
other common areas that are not immediately around the pool.
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Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat are also daytime essentials to wear on island.
When going to the beach, you’d definitely want some shade, so don’t forget to bring your beach hat.
When it comes to beach hats, I usually prefer the big, plain, simple, woven ones. When picking a hat to
bring to the beach, make sure pick the ones that you can afford to get wet because most probably, it’ll be blown by the sea breeze and most likely touch the ocean water.
Protect your eyes by wearing sunglasses. The best sunglasses individuals with rectangular or long faces
are the ones that have large, square frames. For heart-shaped faces, go for cat-eyed frames of aviators
with rounded upper corners.
The dress code at most island restaurants is called resort wear. What does resort wear mean?
For ladies, that means casual skirts, dresses and slacks as well as Capri pants and nice (dressier) shorts along with a casual blouse.
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When going to the beach, you’d definitely want some shade, so don’t forget to bring your beach hat.
When it comes to beach hats, I usually prefer the big, plain, simple, woven ones. When picking a hat to
bring to the beach, make sure pick the ones that you can afford to get wet because most probably, it’ll be blown by the sea breeze and most likely touch the ocean water.
For a sunset sail, we highly recommend that you don’t wear a dress or skirt due to the extra breezy
conditions on the water. Instead, we recommend something like Bermuda shorts or Capri pants, a short -sleeved shirt and a light sweater.
While showing off all of your best accessories is tempting, try to simplify what you bring. One medium -
sized handbag in a neutral colour that can transition from day to night will suffice. Stick to your everyday
jewellery and add just a few special pieces for going out. Finally, try to pack no more than three or four
pairs of shoes. It might seem impossible, but a pair of boots, heels, sneakers, and flats will easily see you
through a couple weeks.
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Packing can be a challenge this time of year. You need to stay warm without wearing the same outfit
every day, and you have to fit all your heavy winter clothes into a very small suitcase. To help you out,
we’ve compiled tried-and-true tips to ensure that your winter packing will be a breeze from here on out.
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Given that your feet are on the front line of most weather you will encounter, this is the one area that I
recommend you be unafraid to go big. A solid, decent-looking pair of low-frills winter boots that you
wear right onto the airplane will come through for you again and again during a winter trip.
Make sure that everything you pack goes together so that you can mix and match pieces. Choose a
neutral base colour, like black and/or camel, and build the wardrobe for your trip around that.
Fabrics such as cashmere will keep you warm but they’re generally lightweight, so they won’t take up
precious space in your bag.
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The days of massive mittens and wool gloves are gone, at least for smart travellers; you can get a great
pair of warm, waterproof, yet very thin gloves that weigh only a few ounces and will take up only a few
square inches of your luggage. The breathability makes them wearable across a wide temperature
range, the waterproofing makes them useful in the worst weather, and the tight packaging makes them
very low impact both when packing and when carrying them around.
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As you’re packing, ask yourself if and when you’re going to wear each item. If you can’t think of at least
two occasions, don’t bring it.
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Famous Island Restaurant
Written by: Ainul Afiqah bt Muhd Nizam
Café Matisse, Nassau Island
Lagoon Restaurant by Jean-Georges,Bora Bora Island
Café Matisse, is tucked away from the main
tourists’ attractions on Bay Street and has been
noted as Nassau’s most picturesque Italian
restaurant. The menu changes every three months
to keep things fresh and new so most likely I won’t
be able to order the same thing again if I
return. The wine list was impressive and boasted
winemakers from South Africa, Italy, France,
United States, Chile and Argentina. A semillon
from France paired perfectly with my Stinco
D'agnello Al Forno Con Pure Di Patate or spiced,
slow cooked lamb shank and mashed potatoes.
This is the most remote and exotic restaurant in
the portfolio of celebrity chef Jean-Georges
Vongerichten, a man who has arguably
influenced fine dining more than any other chef
over the last two decades. The granddaddy of
French nouveau cuisine has crafted a menu that
blends local seafood with European flair. The
fresh, sharp tastes will excite your new wife’s
palate and energize both of you for a full night of
island horizontal tango. Vince Vaughn used the
location to shoot Couples Retreat, a bad movie
with the most awe-inspiring backdrop since
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Maromoto Maui, Hawaii
La Garrapata, Galapagos Island
Located in South Maui at the
newest Andaz Maui Resort in Wailea, Morimoto is named for
highly-acclaimed celebrity chef Masaharu Morimoto of
Iron Chef and Iron Chef America. Enjoy breathtaking views of Mokapu Beach while
savoring the best quality local ingredients, including hand-
rolled sushi, fresh fish, steak and seasonal cocktails with a
Japanese and Western flair.
Your restaurant had better be good if
you name it after as unpleasant an arachnid as a tick, which is what
"garrapata" means in English. And La Garrapata good, making it a long-
standing favorite among locals and visitors alike. It pioneered the open-
sided, relaxed, and rustic look so many places in the islands have more or less
successfully tried to copy. Service is prompt unless the place is packed. Besides the varying set lunches with rice
typical for Ecuador, which tends to take a fair bit less time to serve, the menu
offers fish and seafood dishes including an excellent tuna in sesame and pepper
sauce and, in season, local lobster, best accompanied with a white from one of
Puerto Ayora's best wine lists.
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Chao men
Conch Salad
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Caribbean
Simmered in huge pots
across the Caribbean, this
thick and rich stew can
include aubergine, okra,
squash, potatoes and
pretty much anything else
that grows in the islands'
rich earth. Beef is the most
common meat, while fungi
- tasty cornmeal dumplings
- add texture. It's called
souse in the Bahamas,
which may refer to the
condition of the cook given
that no two recipes or even batches are alike. Pepperpot