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Macau: In Peace Lies Strength

by admin on Oct.25, 2009, under Asia

Asian leaving and Mediterranean flair – the Greens oases invite to recovering and easing Pictorial old part of town angles, serene temples and churches, romantic investigation trips by bicycle rickshaw, cozy restaurants and cafes, flowering gardens in the town center, green walking ways and of feather/spring trees lined beaches on the small islands: The Chinese special administrative territory Macau lain in the Perl river delta offers various possibilities to its visitors for a recovery seed stay. The harmonious with and next to each other of Asian traditions and Mediterranean flair provide thereby for unmistakable vacation experiences.

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The rich historical inheritance and the unique mixture of Chinese and Portuguese culture reflect themselves in Macau in attractive objects of interest. Visitors estimate besides the large city life with the Shopping possibilities and the varied maintenance offer. Macau is modern in each regard, however at the same time the charm of the old world retained itself. In the difference to other Asian metropolises it is neither hectic nor loud or fast, but captivates by its more leisurely pace and primordial way of life.
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This becomes particularly clear with a walk by the historical city center: Old residences, paved streets, closely house lines also easily weathered front, decorations shops and shady places, which invite to staying and observing the peaceful life, cultivated. A special attraction goes out also of the age-old Chinese temples. Whether Lotus Temple, Kuan Iam Tong, and A-Ma Temple – the visitor can expect a contemplative, harmonious atmosphere, which often unfolds enough an inspiring effect, expects the visitor. Same is valid for the numerous magnificently equipped and legendary churches.
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Exploring the City with the pedicab or fishing junk

Visitors Macaus do not need to afterwards-rush taxis or tourist buses. The city and its environment are as production for individual investigations to foot. A slow, but romantic progressive movement means is the Pedicab. This three-wheeled bicycle rickshaw disappeared today from most modern Asian large cities, however still loads into Macau to interesting walking trips in. Port round trips on converted fishing junks are a further possibility to the not everyday investigation route.
Macau entices to enjoying – even if it concerns the physical well-being. Not only the variety of the culinary offer, but also the cozy ambiance of the restaurants and cafes are delightful. Then you can go for an extensive meal with a glass of red wine in the afternoon can glide silently into the evening, enjoy a drink at sunset on the terrace of a traditional Portuguese pousada or even just sit and watch the everyday life.

An attractive combination of recreation and parks and gardens offer sights in the city. One of the most beautiful green oasis is one of the Jardim Lou Lim Ioc, a Chinese garden, which combines a variety of landscape elements. Small hills, waterfalls, ponds, streams and rocky coves symbolize aspects of the changing life on earth. Here, a waterfall splashes, there lies a lake covered with lotus blossoms, delicate plum blossoms sit on powerful bamboo.

Camões garden

Also worth the romantic Camões garden with winding paths, ancient trees and the monument to the Portuguese poet Luis Vaz de Camões.
To spend the beautiful view points invite you to collect, for example, the Monte da Guia, where a massive Portuguese, 350 years old fortress, a graceful mountain chapel and a historic lighthouse. From the hill, the view over the rooftops of the old town, over the green gardens, down to the nostalgic port and into the neighboring regions of China in it: A fascinating view, a very nice atmosphere in which its own way, the cultural characteristics of Macao and its varied History seems to infuse.

Sand beaches and walking ways on the pre-aged islands

Sandy beaches and picturesque bays, overgrown green cliffs, forests and small farming villages to make the island of Coloane in Macao belonging, which can be explored by bicycle very well. Coloane Main Beaches – Hac Sá and Cheoc Van – situated on the banks of the Pearl River. Here you can take relaxing walks, windsurfing and jet skiing, tennis or golf, exploring the surroundings on a horseback trip, a picnic or simply relax and sunbathe.

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The green hills of Coloane can be in Seac Pai Van Park to explore along marked trails. The paths lead through eucalyptus and pine forests and range up to the Alto de Coloane, the highest point in Macau.
In the past, you can immerse yourself in the walk through the narrow streets of Coloane Village. Here are the stones to tell – about the monument on the square in front of the small village church – in pirate times. The tranquil shores of the tiny alley Tam Kung Temple, or the old fishing pier are geeigntet places for a rest.

Also Taipa, Macau, the second belonging to the island, offers peace and relaxation. Hiking here can be for example at the Taipa Grande Hill. A typical for the traditional Macau mood provides the Avenida da Praia. At the promenade lined with tall trees lined the magnificent old condominium development in the Chinese-Portuguese style. Gladly will enjoy this place the outgoing him harmony, peace and strength.

Taipa House Museum

Macau, about 450 years under Portuguese administration, and since 20 December 1999 largely autonomous Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, represents a unique combination of Asian and European culture. It is located on the southeastern coast of the People’s Republic of China, located on the west bank of the Pearl River, about 70 kilometers from Hong Kong and 145 kilometers from Guangzhou (Canton).

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Viet Nam/Halong Bay – Star Classification For Tourist Ships Planned

by admin on Oct.21, 2009, under Asia

Viet Nam strives to achieve since tourism in the longer piece by piece international standards. In many ranges the way which can be put back Thereby is still long (So what about on vacation in Web more frequently one already reported), but the progress is unmistakable. The newest project of the southeast Asians: The national tourism authority of Viet Nam (VNAT) wants to evaluate and classify stars according to tourist ships, which offer on board overnight accommodations, tourist. Is this happening in co-operation with the Ministry for communication and transport, to which the ships concerned are legally subordinate.



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According to Nguyen Van Tuan, the general manager of the VNAT, is a similar classification as intended with hotels. The spectrum becomes from one to five stars is enough. The VNAT prepares the exact criteria, with the procedure of the classification a division of labor is practiced: The VNAT is responsible for tourist ships with three and more stars, the responsibility for ships with two or fewer stars is assigned to the provincial governments.

Tuan continues to say to it: “We assume the work is still locked in this year. Tourists are to receive the possibility of selecting quality boats easily and comfortably. With View of the ship operators a competition surrounding field is to be created, in that the service and safety standards improves. “


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In fact above all ships in the famous Halong bay in the gulf of Tonkin will be concerned. According to Tuan Viet Nam here far most ships operate with overnight accommodations for holiday-makers. Approximately 460 ships are tourist according to its estimations at present in the bay on the way. About 100 of it would be applicable for a star classification.

The Halong bay lain in the north of Viet Nam belongs with their scarcely 2.000 limestone islands since 1994 to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. In that often approximately 1.500 square meters of large bay exist innumerable bizarre formed islands and / or rock, which are several hundred meters high. In many rock grottos and caves worth seeing under the influence of tides and the weather developed. Furthermore Among the objects of interest of the bay its’ swimming villages “rank, which have partially own schools and banks.

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Dubai – Luxury Travel Targeted For the Whole Family

by admin on Oct.17, 2009, under Asia

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If you think of Dubai, think as a rule to lavish luxury in the UAE, in superlatives such as the artificial islands, indoor ski slope in the desert, the most expensive luxury hotels to heavy billion Sheikh and huge construction sites. This is all completely true, but it is far too one-sided Dubai. why almost no one comes to the idea of Dubai, for example, in addition to Egypt and Spain to be incorporated into the closer choice of destinations for your summer vacation with the family. But just that it is the perfect destination.


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Why Dubai is so cheap?

As before, the construction boom has continued unabated, especially new hotels will be built faster than we can see. Thus, now just under 30,000 beds in Dubai by 2010 will probably be doubled to nearly 60,000 beds.
Together with the global economic crisis started in mid-2008 provides the number of beds with a dwindling demand for a significant fall in prices for overnight stays.
In addition, almost every emirate has its own airline. In Dubai, there is the Emirates, Etihad to Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Gulf Air and Qatar in the Qatar. The course provides a price war from which the customer can only benefit.


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Cheap Dubai is really like?

Comparing Dubai, for example, Turkey or Egypt, with pay, then you have no more money for a vacation. While living in Turkey in a 5-star resort, ranging from completely in Dubai, 3 star to get the same standard, since the level is much higher.
If you want to go nice food, we can often even be a lot cheaper.
If you want to go shopping in the extended leave, Dubai plays a trump. Both in the giant shopping malls as well as in the old souks you get everything that can be imagined at incredibly low prices. The improvement reflects the lowest import tariffs is greater.
To give up but you have to fake brand, but this is not a problem


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What is the advantage of Dubai compared to the typical tourist destinations on the Mediterranean?

The great advantage of Dubai is the safety and cleanliness. Women need not fear harassment from pushy merchants or become waiters. In the dark, you must have no fear of being attacked. What is included in the hotel safe and will stay there and not miraculously find their way to freedom. Cockroaches and insects in the hotel rooms are completely unknown.


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Can you organize and Dubai alone, or you have to book a package tour?

A trip to Dubai can organize themselves without any problems. Airline tickets to Dubai can be both specialists as well as the travel agency to buy around the corner. The hotels are located in all major hotel reservation portals on the Internet, although, again, the travel agent or the Dubai Specialists help you.
Much more than you have to arrange flight and hotel not from Germany. Everything else can be done easily on the spot, where it makes sense to have read a guidebook, so you also unforgettable, and his vacation is not just on the beach.

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Jomtien Beach – Thailand

by admin on Oct.08, 2009, under Asia

Jomtien Beach is Pattaya’s most important and largest beach. The beach is appropriate for length in the south of Pattaya and has one of approx. 10 kilometers, the water is entire to bathes cleanly and well there suitably. The beach is approx. 10 taxi minutes for approx. 50-60 Baht of Pattaya town center far away. The beach and the there hotels are particularly recommended families or pairs, since it happens here more calmly than in the city.


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Amazing Bromo – East Java – Indonesia

by admin on Sep.25, 2009, under Asia

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The Mount Bromo and the Gunung Semeru as the highest mountain of Java (3,676 m) are considered as which of the most beautiful volcanos of the earth. Within the age-old Tengger crater at 10 km diameter formed among other things the today still active Bromo. Stairs lead to the crater wheel of the Bromo (2,329 m) and one sees the withdrawing gases in the crater throat.


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Drive or alternatively a beautiful 2-Hour hike leads highly to the close prospect mountain Penanjakan (2702 m), from which one has a unbeatable view of the Bromo sand sea and the Semeru particularly with sunrise. Around this time prevails here in the high season however peak period, if whole tourist crowds on the way are raised into the vacation after Bali.


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One reaches the area best from Malang with a 4×4-Tour or from Surabaya with the regular bus over Probolinggo. At the crater settlement Cemoro Lawang gives it to hotels and one can trips on the horseback to the crater wheel of the Bromo undertake.

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