THAILAND PHUKET, Koh Phi Phi KRABI " The Beach" Maya Bay, Similan

From the Movie "The Beach" starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Maya Bay was promoted. Maya Bay is so popular at any time. usually between 10am and 4pm is when all the boats from Phuket and Krabi are also visiting. there can be up to 50 + speedboats and longtail boats on the beach. Ferry boats, speedboats, dive boats, shrimp boats, big boats, and tour boats, all with snorkelers and sightseers in the bay. Literally thousands of people visit each day. There is no hotels on the island of Koh Phi Phi Leh, where Maya Bay is located, it is consider as day-tripper destination.

Seeing Maya Bay at sunset without any boats and without a lot of tourists is something special. Playing football, swimming, or just sitting in peace and silence on the beach and letting your mind free.. This is how this special place should be experienced.. Organisation and program of the tour was great.. Especially I would like to say thanks to our guide Coco Loco smile emoticon he was giving some extra effect to this trip. His games and at the evening his guitar on the beach were something that you wouldn't wanna miss.

I am so happy, that I found this trip before coming to Thailand, because I found a paradise. Staying at Maya Bay till late night, swimming with plankton, enjoying nice people, good food, music and island itself. It´s just a dream. Most beautiful night in my life!

I will recommend it to everyone and I hope, you will keep doing it as long as possible. With the same amazing atmosphere. I hope, I can come back again.

Sydney Opera House

Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales, most populous city in Australia and Oceania. It also know as the Harbor City. It's the largest, oldest and most cosmopolitan city in Australia with an enviable reputation as one of the world's most beautiful and liveable cities. Sydney has many plenty of historical location and contemporary Australian flavor.

The  Sydney Opera House by Jorn Utzon, A Danish Architect who design the Icon of Austria. Its sailboat, floating peacefully in a harbor. Great stairway, family of forms in spherical section roofs, pure curving shapes that across the harbor in great heroic harmony. 

The  Sydney Opera House by Jorn Utzon, A Danish Architect who design the Icon of Austria. Its sailboat, floating peacefully in a harbor. Great stairway, family of forms in spherical section roofs, pure curving shapes that across the harbor in great heroic harmony. 

There are six auditoriums inside like dance, concerts, opera and stage theatre, there is a an emerging studio on the left of the centre studio. The sound set up is so amazing, the quality is superb. The internal instructure is like an oblong in shape but not that perfect. Most events sell out quickly. There is also a free monthy event indicated on the brochure including the details on Kids at the House, an entertainment program with music, drama and dance including introductory ballet with Australian Ballet dancers.

Another option is the Opera and Koalas tour. An access pass will be given like a VIP access to the Sydney Opera House followed by a guided tour of Taronga Zoo. Your day will start at the Sydney Opera House before traveling across the harbour by water taxi to the zoo, where you will see many of the weird and wonderful creatures of Australia including kangaroos, koalas and wombats.

Location: Sydney , Australia

Address: Bennelong Point

Telephone: +61 2 2 9250 7111

Transportation by Train: Circular Quay

More information: www.sydneyoperahouse.com

DreamPlay by DreamWorks: FIRST DREAMWORKS THEME PARK IN THE WORLD

DreamPlay by DreamWorks [via Smart Parenting]

One of the biggest animation studio, DreamWorks Animation will open its theme park in Manila, Philippines. DreamPLay by DreamWorks will be located at level 2 Retail Arcade, Family Entertianment Center City of Dreams in Roxas Boulevard, Manila. Its introduces the new learning, interactive activites, entertainment for whole family. The interactive entertainment concept “DreamPlay by DreamWorks” employs hands on activities featuring characters from the movies.

Master Shufi (Photo Credit by: gist )

Guys can enjoy DreamPlay attractions like How To Fly Your Dragon can become one of the dragon rider, Learn kungfu technique from KungFu master Shifu, baking classes Gingy (the ginerbread Man), Repair Game, Vertical Wall of Awesomness, Hangout with Penguins of Madacascar and more. Activities include wall climbing, toy building, 4D theater and many exciting games.

DreamPlay is expected to open in March 2015.

DREAM PLAY by DREAMWORKS
(Children from ages 6 to 12. Some activities are for all ages.)
Operating Hours:11.00am - 9.00pm
Level 2 Retail Arcade, Family Entertainment Center
Contact Number:  +632-8008080
Email: guestservices@cod-manila.com
Dresscode: Suitable for physical activities

DREAMWORKS CAFE
Operating Hours: 10.00am - 10.00pm

Slidefest Philippines: Longer than the height of Eiffle Tower

Slidefest Philippines is the first family-friendly, adrenalin-pumping GIANT slip-and-slide water event in the country. It is more than just a slide, it’s a festival. There will be music, food, drinks, water balloons, water guns, and the biggest slip-and-slide ever to hit the streets of the Philippines. 

1000 feet of pure happinest is the goal of the Slidefest Philippines. That’s the length of over 10 basketball courts, or 3,000 doughnuts. Heck, this thing is even longer than the height of the Eiffel Tower! This will be a festival you will never forget.

Slidefest will take over streets of your cities and other iconic locations, appearing and vanishing within 24 hours. One day, you’ll be sliding down the street with your friends and families. While the next day, you’ll be left with reminiscing fond memories of a truly unique experience.

lidefest is brought to you by the team who delivered Outbreak Manila, the zombie infested events that has been spreading since 2012 and Breakout Philippines, the country’s premier escape room game.

THE SLIDER OPTIONS

SINGLE SLIDER (Early bird rate: Php300 | Regular rate: Php350)

Single sliders will get unlimited access to the slide... Or so they would wish. Single sliders will (obviously) get only ONE slide within their selected time session. We're gonna go out on a limb and say it straight up that we do not recommend this option unless you are the type of person who can resist eating just one piece of M&M or pringles, stop at just one slice of bacon or stand up after a 2 minute swedish massage. Yes, the slide is 1,000 feet but trust us, with the amount of fun you'll have, it will go by really fast and you'll be left craving for more.

WAVE SLIDER (Early bird rate: Php500 | Regular rate: Php600)

Become a wave slider and enjoy the slide again and again, get some rest, talk to your friends, take some selifes and then go again within your selected 2 hour time slot.

VIP SLIDER (Early bird rate: Php1000 | Regular rate: Php1200)

All day sliders are like wave sliders but on steriods. VIP's can enjoy unlimited slides for the entire 12 hours of the day and will be entitled to an express lane similar to priority boarding in an airport. You also get a cool Slidefest T-shirt. And to make sure that you get top priority, we are setting a limit to the amount of VIPs we will accommodate.

VENUE

SLIDEFEST SUBIC

- Slidefest Subic will be on April 18, 2015.

- Early Bird Registration for the event will start on February 15, 2015.

- Regular Registration will start on March 1 and will be until April 17, or until all slots are filled up--whichever goes first!

- Slidefest Subic will be in the Subic International Airport.

SLIDEFEST FILINVEST

- Slidefest Filinvest will be on May 16, 2015.

- Early Bird Registration for the event will start on February 15, 2015.

- Regular Registration will start on March 1 and will be until May 15, or until all slots are filled up--whichever goes first!

- Slidefest Filinvest will be in Pacific Rim Street in Filinvest City, Alabang.

For more details visit: http://www.slidefest.com.ph/

Huge Clash of Clans Billboard at Times Square in New York!

Photo from twitter: Ilkka Paananen ‏@ipaananen 

One of the best destination for visitors is the Time Square in New York. Time Square is a intersection where big screens and promotional images are located. Its is located at the intersection of Time Square, New York City and Seventh Avenue, from 42nd to West 47th Streets. Time Square also considered as The Crossroads of the world, Center of the universe or The Great White Day where vividly installed billboards and Digital Advertisement. It is also consider as one of the busiest intersection and the major world's entertainment industry. Clash of Clans put promotional advertisement to target the North American region. 

Times Square is one of the world’s most visited tourist attractions, drawing over 39 million visitors annually. Approximately 330,000 people pass through Times Square daily, many of whom are either tourists or people working in the area.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Petronas Tower

Petronas Tower

The capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur has emerged as one of the most popular tourist destination in the world. The city is famous for the Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest tower in the world. Kuala Lumpur offers attractive options to stay and eat at low costs. Adding to it, the place is well known for retail and fashion hub. Some of the major attractions are the House of Parliament, the Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur Tower, and the Merdeka Square, among others.

Credit: http://travel.siliconindia.com/news/10-Places-Indians-Visit-the-Most-aid-953.html

One Day In Hongkong

Victoria Peak (Tai Ping Shan)

Overlooking the Central district on Hong Kong Island, Victoria Peak (Tai Ping Shan) is one of the best vantage points for stupendous views of the harbor and high-rises. Rising 1,810 feet (552 meters), Victoria Peak is topped with the touristy Peak Tower complex of shops, restaurants and 360-degree Sky Terrace viewing platform.

Go for a stroll through the Victoria Peak Garden, follow one of the many nature walks on the mountain, and stay on for nightfall to see Hong Kong's spectacular nightly light show.

Victoria Peak is on Hong Kong Island. Whether you travel by tram or bus, the steep trip up to Victoria Peak is part of the experience. The Peak Tram leaves Central every 10 minutes or so from the lower terminus

Credit: http://www.viator.com/

Ocean Park

Ocean Park is the best them park that I've been to so far. It have a lot of thrill rides rather than Disney Land. And I am the kind of person who is not afraid of any thrilling rides. Thus, Ocean Park is for me! :D Let us now let the photos and captions do the talking.

They say, "Save the best for last", and I think we did. Our last day in Hongkong was the best - for me. I'm not that much of an adventure seeker but when opportunity knocks I open it directly though not as wide as others may opt to. This worthwhile adventure I had was at Ocean Park, Hongkong.

We already packed our things as we'd be leaving at midnight and left our baggage at the hostel reception area. Took the train, rode the bus and there we were, hurriedly lining up to have our CTS vouchers exchanged for regular tickets. And now the moment we've been waiting for, Ocean Park - was also our last Hongkong destination before bidding goodbye to fantasyland and back to reality. 

The Avenue of Stars is also a good place to watch the nightly multi-media light and music performance, known as The Symphony of Lights every night starting at 8.00 pm. Spectacular fireworks displays can also be seen on special occasions.

Hong Kong Disneyland is located on Lantau Island near to the Hong Kong International Airport. It is a theme park assimilating the features of Disneyland Park in California and others. The theme park consists of four major themed areas, namely Main Street U.S.A., Adventureland, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland, and each packed with thrills and spills to enthral tourists. Apart from these four areas, three further areas will be added by 2014, including Grizzly Trail, Mystic Point and Toy Story© Land. Each day, Hong Kong Disneyland has “Disney on Parade” and “Disney in Stars”, which is a fireworks show. At major festival seasons, like Chinese New Year, Halloween, Christmas and New Year, the park holds many special activities which attract hundreds of thousands of visitors either from domestic or international.

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Beach In Thailand

Thailand is the travel hub of Southeast Asia. Most people coming into the region fly into Bangkok and make that their base for doing the circuit around the region. With its lush jungles, famed beaches, world-class diving, amazing food, and cheap prices, Thailand attracts visitors from all walks of life.

Travel through Thailand is really easy. The country is a well-worn destination on the backpacking trail and everything is convenient and easy. Though well on the map, there are still good destinations to visit away from the tourist masses and prices. Overall, Thailand speaks for itself. It’s so well-known around the world that when you hear the name, you already think about beaches, beauty, jungles, and food. And your thoughts are dead on.

Ko Chang

An amphoe (district) in Trat Province, Thailand. It is located on the Gulf of Thailand's eastern seaboard, 310 km from Bangkok and near the border with Cambodia.
It is the country's second largest island, and the largest island in the Mu Ko Chang National Park archipelago.
The name means Elephant Island, and comes from the elephant shape of its headland. Despite the presence of elephants on the island, they are not indigenous to the island. At present, there are 9 villages on the island.
It is a mountainous island, with Khao Salak Phet being the highest peak at 743 metres. The island is known for several waterfalls, thriving coral reefs and rainforests. The island has an area of approximately 217 square kilometers.

Ko Tarutao

Located in the Andaman Sea, this is Thailand’s largest marine park that is a popular area for outdoor naturalists, snorkelers and scuba divers.

The National Park on Ko Tarutao is open only from November 15 to May 15 each year, and visiting during the off-season is prohibited. There is a admission charge upon arrival of 200 baht for foreigners and 40 baht for Thai citizens.

Phan Nga Bay

Phang Nga’s official slogan goes something like this: “A town of valuable minerals, amidst water-village, fantastic caves, peculiar mountains, Champoon flowering plants and fertile natural resources.”

Well said – though if they were interested in increasing tourism they might consider adding, “and only an hour from Phuket.” 

As people who enjoy fantastic caves and peculiar mountains – not to mention temples, waterfalls, and the occasional wild-goose chase – Stephan (photographer and chauffeur) and I built a do-it-yourself daytrip. Northern neighbour, prepare to be checked out.

Similan Island

The best islands we visited on our thailand trip. The waters are clear and you can see the corals right from surface of the sea. Similan Island number 4 offers the best Snorkelling experience. Waters are very clear, seems like you are viewing a HD movie clip. The beach is not allowed to be accessed from island no 4. The beach on island no 7 and 8 is a nice place to relax. I recommend to go for an overnight trip to Similan and stay on island no 7 overnight. You can sleep in the tents out there. White Sand, blue waters, fishes present on the beach shore as well. This place should be on the to do list for all who visit thailand!

Cebu City, Philippines Encounters

Magellan’s Cross is located along Magallanes St. in front of Cebu City Hall and across Basilica Minore del Santo Niño. It is approximately 30 minutes by car from Mactan Cebu International Airport depending on the traffic situation.

The site is always open to visitors even on weekends and holidays; and there is no admission fee. There are several vendors too selling different items like candles.

Some believe that the original cross had been destroyed or had disappeared after Magellan’s death and the present cross is just a replica placed by the Spaniards after their successful colonization of the Philippines.

Located in the wealthy residential suburb of Beverly Hills about 6 km north of downtown Cebu is an enormous Taoist Temple. It was built by Cebu's substantial Chinese community

The temple is the a center of worship for Taoism, the religion which follows the teachings of the ancient Chinese philosopher, Lao Tze. You can see Taoist devotees following their rituals on Wednesdays and Sundays, as they climb the 99 steps of the temple to light joss sticks and have their fortunes read by the monks.

Photos by: http://itswanderful.blogspot.com/

Shimu and Dolphin Encounter at Seaworld Theme Park San Diego, California

We went to SeaWorld via the boat at my Hyatt resort. It is a must do day out if you are visiting San Diego, its fun for all ages. We went last week, lots of children were still on their summer vacation, and the theme park was busy however we did not have to wait for more than 30 minutes for any rides. We got on Manta 2 times in about 30 minutes. All the shows were absolutely fun and nice to watch.

We took our kids to SeaWorld, after one show, presenting Shamu, we tend to realized that we should concentrate on other attractions. It's too laborious to expect to a little child to stay and sit for an hour for about 5 minutes of splashing and a trifle of a heavy-handed, environmentalist platform.

Dolphin Encounter

Flipping Dolphins

Playful Dolphin

Polar Bear

Shamu the Killer Whale

Dolphin Encounter

Beluga Whale

One of the great for family is the Sesame Street Bay of Play. We spent few hours climbing on nets and passing through tubes, and enjoyed the roller coasters sized for our kids. He was delighted! Don't forget grab water, because they have precious few drinking fountains, and charge a too much for bottled water.

We also had fun to the tower ride which makes you see around the whole park and the chocolate funnel cake at Pineapple Pete's, which was looked yummy! I will do this again when I come back in San Diego in the future.

Expect for long lines. I suggest if you can afford it, grab a front of the line pass especially if you are with small kids and elderly. This is also to save time and spend it on the park.

Sea World is fun; we especially liked the Turtle show and the ride that makes you see the overview of the area. We really had a great time. We took 2 days to do everything. The place is clean and easy to navigate. The shows were very good and delighted my kids.

Totem Poles and Laughing Statues at Vancouver British Columbia

Vancouver has beaches. Lots of beaches. Many guys from distant tend to account Canada as a year annular arctic hell. That’s not the case, basically for Vancouver. The so alleged “California of the north” is abounding with acquisitive humans appetite to yield in as abundant Vitamin D as they possibly can during the balmy brilliant months. In adjustment to advice a acquaintance plan her accessible cruise to the west coast, I ample I should allotment my favourite beaches in Vancouver.

Stanley Park is home to a advanced array of monuments but there are none added visited than the totem poles displayed at Brockton Point. In fact, the totem poles are the most visited scene in Stanley Park in all of the century.

You will see the totem poles at Brockton Point, in the eastern bend of Stanley Park. Drivers will acquisition pay parking forth Stanley Park Drive, directly in foreground of the totems; walkers and bikers can go the totem in just 10 - 15 account from city Vancouver.

Imagine my abruptness last anniversary when we visited English Bay down in the West End of Vancouver and noticed these statues. We didn't apperceive annihilation about them but noticed the Christmas hats so we chock-full to airing about the bank and savour a hot dog from one of those abounding carts in the area.

There were some people about as well searching at these statues and artful their poses. Morton park is adjoining to the main beach breadth as you will apprehension from the background. The land were absolutely muddy and glace so you had to be careful of your footsteps unless you were wearing those appropriate non-slip blush crocs. I anticipate this place of the city-limits is the alone place were you will encounter Palm Trees. It looks tropical but you will have to get your winter clothing this time of year, or you will freeze.

Vancouver Lake Country Park

Reviews and Photos of Disneyland California Adventure

Disneyland California is a place established to offer fun to the whole family, with many rides great enough that the whole family can enjoy and only a few roller coasters that could be called tame by modern standards. Disneyland is great place for a family vacation trip.

Disney has high prices on food and drink, but I observed many are eating food they'd brought in from outside the theme park. I enjoyed Disney's asian picnic lunch at the Sonoma Terrace, and I can consider of the best meals during our trip: cold salmon on a bed of fresh leafy greens and chopped cabbage with carrots in a vinegary but light dressing. This was topped off with a light orange custardy dessert and a a good drink.

We were really amazed with the new Car's area in the park. It just newly opened so there were quite lines at different rides. The longest wait was about 45 minute. Maters bumper car ride was a hit with our kids. They made the whole location look just like the movie town of Radiator Springs. The whole family had a great time.

Disney Land California Adventure

The California Screaming roller coaster was so great but other than that, not a lot to do for adults. You have to get reservations early for the World of Color show at night.

Disney Land California Adventure

Parade at Disney Land Adventure

Disney Land Califonia Adventure

Genie

Goofy

Minnie Mouse

Peter Pan

Donald Duck

Lion King

Little Mermaid

Snow White

If you're thinking of visiting a Disney park in Anaheim this summer, be warned that the price is about to jump by between $7 and $150 depending on the ticket deal.

The annual summer price hike for tickets to Disneyland and the Disney California Adventure Park were announced Friday and take effect Sunday.

Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood theme park in Los Angeles California

Last June 15, 2012, We decided to have a family vacation for a great tour in universal studios hollywood theme park in los angeles califonia. Getting in the park was so easy and properly signed posted. Getting the ticket is so easy and quick. $159 each for one day only so you need to stand for hours in queues.  This is the highlight of our trip. We arrived to early to enjoy theme park and it was so empty that time. No long lines. We tried the simpsons ride and it was great. We went on the tour and the tour was awesome. It was really fun and exciting. We also tried the Terminator, the effects were perfect.

Transformers was the best ride in the park, had almost 60 minutes wait time and the passes allowed us to walk past everybody. The kids loved transformers and jurrasic park but less impressed with the mummy.

Things we really enojoyed are the jurassic park water ride, water world show, kingkong battle on the studio, the shrek and terminator 3D.

It had a lot of 3D shows. long wait for some rides so I suggest to come early to maximized the day. The bus tour was also great and a lot more functional that Disneyland.

The kids liked the Simpsons ride which I have to say left me cold. This was disorganised and wait times, even with the passes were around twice the advertised.

The Shrek 4D was a great laugh and probably about one of best show.

Make sure you purchase the fast pass options- not cheap but better than spending 90 minutes queuing.