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Hawaii Travel Guide – Honolulu Festival

March 11th, 2010

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Honolulu Festival will be held next 12-14 March in Honolulu, Hawaii. It was predicted would be able to attract around 4700 tourist visitors from Japan. Visitors from Japan, as one might expect the organizing parties, will provide revenue of almost U.S. $ 10 million.

Festival to be held at four locations namely Hawaii Convention Center, Ala Moana Center, Waikiki Beach Walk and Waikiki Shopping Plaza and ended with a parade through Waikiki. This is an annual event, and going to be the 16th event.

This year, the festival, with the theme of this Pacific Harmony will show off the culture, art and music performed by people from countries in the Pacific region such as Japan, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Philippines, Australia, Canada, Alaska and Hawaii of course.

Pacific Harmony capture the theme can not be separated from the basic purpose of the organizer of the Honolulu Festival Foundation, which was to create community harmony and togetherness Hawaii and Asia Pacific through culture.

Honolulu Festival

Traveling to Indonesia – Travel Tip to Bromo

March 10th, 2010

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Going to Mount Bromo is an experience that will not be forgotten. However, in order to remain comfortable vacation, follow these few tips:

- Wear and prepare substitute jacket / heavy clothing to neutralize the cold temperatures that can reach 0-10 degrees Celsius.

- Do not forget to immediately order provided lodging for the local population limited menantisipasi lodgings.

- Bring enough cash if you want to feel sensations, like the horse in the desert and the typical food in Bromo Malang.

- Do not forget to bargain, sometimes merchants set prices high enough.

- Prior to the site, prepare the energy (rest) is sufficient, because the road will drain but very enjoyable.

- Prepare the camera. It is unfortunate as it passes through beautiful scenery with no record.

- Do a quick drink or eat servings that are hot. Because when eaten are not burned because of the influence of the cold. But the actual food or drink that can be felt the impact like dry lips to peel even after returning from Bromo.

Mt. Bromo

Travelling to Singapore – Universal Studio

March 9th, 2010

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Universal studio Singapore

After opening the casino, now Singapore officially announce the best amusement park, Universal Studios Singapore will be opened on March 18, 2010 at 08.28.

Located in one of the largest tourism project area and most magnificent of the world, Resort World Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore that cost nearly U.S. $ 4.4 million of this will bring a lot of the best movie-themed rides spread over 7 zones, which is Hollywood, New York , Madagascar, Ancient Egypt, The Lost World, Sci-Fi City and Far Far Away.

Experience the world of entertainment centers where you will find the following Pantages Theater Hollywood with a row of restaurants and a collection of souvenir shops along the road interesting. Also Visit Mel’s Drive-In from the successful film American Graffiti and get a burger and soda past.

Then there was another major zone Ancient Egypt. In this zone there will be an ancient pyramid and obelisks as if you are taken to Egypt in the 1920s, the Golden Age of Exploration Egypt. Go back in time where all the Pharaoh’s grave found – and the release of the curse that is very scary.

Follow the trail intrepid archaeologist with puzzles to unravel the secrets of the Sphinx in the desert. Remove the thirst at Oasis Cafe Spice or Egyptian treasures shopping at Carter’s Curiosities. Finally, enjoy the attractions Revenge of the Mummy, an expedition where you’ll find moments unforgettable.

“This is the only Universal Studios in the region and will be a tourist attraction not only in Singapore but in Asia as a whole,” said Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay as Executive Chairman of Resorts World Sentosa.

For the soft opening of Universal Studios Singapore, the sale of tickets will be sold in limited starts on March 10, 2010 at 09.00. Ticket prices cut for shopping and dining vouchers, because there is a possibility that not all rides and attractions have not been able to operate during the soft opening

Traveling Tip – Learn Language and Culture Before Traveling

March 8th, 2010

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Gone into a state of culture, customs and language which is different from your home town is a very pleasant experience. If you have a chance for a second time there, you’ll feel more in touch with the community and local culture.

Here are some ideas to get you started to realize that your desires.

At Home
-. Make a note and put it in around the house (ie bedroom doors, bathroom mirror, refrigerator door) with the words that would often say when you go there.

For example, if you will visit France, learn the words such as: door (la porte), window (fenêtre), shoes (souliers), shirts (chandail), apple (pomme), and others.

-. Ask the whole family to engage in language learning programs. Also, go to the bookstore and local library to find books that include the option CD or cassette to learn a foreign language.

-. Take advantage of the many free language learning sites on the internet. Some sites will even connect you with other people around the world who will speak in a language you will learn.

-. Bought some recipe books in the language you learn. Often times, the book not only gives cooking recipes, but also tells about the culture of his country.

-. Try to talk to each other in that language around the house. Vocabulary and phrases will grow slowly.

-. Buying travel guide on your subscription bookstore. Learn about the various places you plan to visit.

-. Do you have family or friends in that country? Communicate using the phone or email is the perfect way to practice the language.

Outside the home

-. During your journey on the plane, use the time available to continue to learn the language by listening to a CD or cassette guide.

-. If you do not want to hassle with a CD or cassette at the same guide, insert music, stories and learning the language to their iPod so you can easily take you wherever you go.

-. Familiarize yourself and family to eat at a restaurant destination. This will be fun to read menus in other languages. Do your best when speaking to the waiter.

-. Visit the local art museum and concentrate on the works of foreign artists.

-. Find out if your community has a local cultural club for the country. If so, they of course have a picnic with the family activities which of course will give you the opportunity to know and talk to the natives.

When you go

Most local residents of a country is very proud of heritage, culture and their language, so that when you prepare yourself to visit there as much as possible in order to make your trip much more enjoyable.

People will appreciate your efforts to try to speak using the language, and you will receive more pleasure from the interaction made by the foreigners.

Traveling Tip – Decide where to stay

March 7th, 2010

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Apartment and villa. Deciding Where to Stay

Some people are busy and want to enjoy the holidays, apartments and villas to be their primary choice. In addition to practical, these two types of places are usually located close to your needs, such as access to tourist attractions and entertainment or even shopping centers.

In order to hel you decide, I will share traveling tip before you’re making a reservation.

1. Determine your residency

If you stay a few days in town, drop your intention to rent a villa or apartment and choose a comfortable hotel. Short-term rental accommodations perfect for less than a week.

2. Perfect Plan

Before you book a room, find the complete data about the facilities available at the villa or apartment. Whether it’s address, phone number, a decent restaurant to capacity room before doing down payment.

3. Book as soon as possible

To avoid competition with other business people, we encourage you to book a villa or apartment as soon as possible with affordable price and location.

4. Consider writing as little as possible

Though seem trivial, small writings on any contract you should consider in detail. It aims to prevent any misunderstanding between you and the villas and apartments.

5. Transportation

Check the availability of transportation provided or easily rented. Find information about the rental price and your goals.

Traveling to Thailand – Cabbages and Condoms Restaurant

March 6th, 2010

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Cabbages and Condoms Restaurant. Creative Strategies AIDS Campaign

There are so many creative idea of the restaurant owners around the world to attract visitors. If the previous post write about restaurant in Italy Fortezza Medicea with all chronic prison, Now we will be discussed a restaurant called Cabbages and Condoms.

Located in Bangkok, Thailand, the restaurant Cabbages and Condoms is offering an unusual uniqueness of the existing restaurant. Probe from the name alone, you’re probably a little laugh why contraceptives made the restaurant’s name.

From the outside, this restaurant does look ordinary, but when you just open the door and peered inside, You would alreday know the answer why they called Cabbages and Condoms. All the accessories around the room, such as walls, carpeting and even the chandelier was fitted with colorful condoms.

That’s it? Of course not. In one corner of the restaurant there are a number of human-high doll normal size using clothes made of condoms. For those of you who visit will surely laugh to see the waiters wear a condom size hat replacement. Do not worry, for those serving continue to use the plates and glasses.

Although the restaurant’s name may be scary for you, but the existence of this restaurant is not related to the practice of prostitution or that smells dirty. This restaurant is part of the condom campaign, due to high rates of AIDS patients in Thailand. Even many donors who took this restaurant to campaign, for example Phizer Foundation and United Nations Population Fund.

After eating and paying, you will be given condoms on the cashier. The advantage of this restaurant used to support the foundation’s Population and Community Development Association (PDA) with one anti-AIDS campaigning activity.

Cabbages and Condoms Restaurant

Traveling Guides – Tips for Traveling in Spring

March 5th, 2010

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Some people may have often adapt to changes in weather and climate for cross-continental travel. If you are going to travel to the northern side of the world, spring is coming, usually around the end of March to end of June.

Do not panic, Read below of what we need to consider before traveling.

Location information

Do not let your stranded without a place of lodging while traveling. Look for more detailed info about your holiday destination. Expect the price of your travel package includes lodging costs.

Determine the appropriate vacation according to your heart

In the spring of 2010 you should look for a new resort in accordance with the mood. Prepare a plan when the spring trip arrived.

Beware of rising prices

Almost every person in the spring to travel to tourist places, especially the coastal areas. In addition to supporting the weather, too, the volume of visitors increases, because the coming school holidays. But if you still want to go, you should consider an increase rate would happened.

Avoid difficult to reach areas

For those of you who still want to continue the journey with the family, determine the destination which is easy and affordable, especially financially. Avoid areas difficult to reach and discover the most ideal place for families.

In addition, you should also make a reservation package tour in the middle of last spring. Usually the visitors arrive early or at the end of the season.

Spring is a transition from winter to summer in temperate climates non tropical. For some countries in the northern part of the earth, spring will fall on March 21 until June 21 and on the opposite side of spring took place on September 23 until December 21.

Traveling to Indonesia – Umang Island

March 4th, 2010

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Umang Island located in the south of Ujung Kulon National Park, Banten Province. The journey to the island is not difficult. By using a motor boat, Pulau Umang (Umang Island) able to be taken within 5 minutes from the nearest tip of Java island. The boat had been provided by the manager Umang Island.

Umang Island promises lots of interesting things for a vacation. Ranging from beautiful landscapes to wilderness adventures in the thrilling.

Arriving at this island, you are immediately presented beautiful scenery of white sand and blue sea. At that time, fatigue during the 5-hour drive from Jakarta was as lost.

The island also provides a number of resorts or villas for a place to sleep. Each villa has two large rooms linked together by a door.
In addition to bedroom and living room, a villa in Umang Island is also equipped with a rural-style bathroom complete with ornaments of clay to reinforce the natural impression. On the top floor there is a bed that is very romantic with the top of the glass so we can look at the stars at night.

The island is just a 5 hectare, but the facilities provided by the manager can make anyone comfortable visiting there. Those who liked to enjoy the beauty of natural scenery can stroll around the island, can walk or boating.

In the meantime, for those who are adventurous ria, manager of this island provides a number of water sports equipment, such as jet skis, banana boats, and snorkeling.

Hobby for those who swim, the manager also provides a swimming pool adjacent to the beach. Once satisfied swimming, visitors can enjoy a massage, a bubble of water in a jacuzzi. Still not satisfied, we can still lounging by enjoying a spa package at around the coast, including aromatherapy massage

pulau umang pool

pulau umang

Pulau Umang Resort and Spa

Travelling to Italy – Restaurant Fortezza Medicea

March 3rd, 2010

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Served by a Killer at Restaurant Fortezza Medicea

You might think again tried to come and eat the food in jail in Italy Fortezza Medicea.

Restaurant Fortezza Medicea

The simple reason for the location of the restaurant was in prison that is specific for profesional killer, mafioso, robbers and murderers were hired as a cook and maid in a very tight security.

Eliminate feelings and thoughts your fear for the prisoners are serving a few months before and they expressed a good attitude during the inside.

This restaurant decor is equipped with 60 foot high walls, watchtowers, security cameras have been operating for 500 years. It is also equipped with a full prison guard with his gun.

If you are interested in coming to restorant extra procedure must pass stringent and complicated. To book a table, you are obliged to order at least one week earlier.

On arrival at the prison, you will undergo strict security checks lined up at the restaurant. If one of the security procedure failed, you can not go into the restaurant. However, if you are lucky, of course, eating food experiences in prison may be a valuable one.

Director of the prison, Maria Grazia Giampiccolo, said the prisoners were required to develop their special talents in cooking. “I feel the existence of this restaurant can prepare prisoner when they were released. Well, maybe if they intend to develop the restaurant business,”.

The food offered at this restaurant, Italian cuisine generally, such as spaghetti, fettucini, Nonna Catozza (roasted vegetables stuffed into the bread bowl), Visitors who have tasted the food, is expected to give review. The questionnaire was deliberately prepared by the restaurant.

Even in the restaurant, guests are entertained by pianist Bruno, a killer who plays classical music. Prison Fortezza Medicea also apparently has a theater group; the prisoners have a lot performance to do such as cabaret and drama that plays Bertolt Brecht’s story, Jean Genet, and Shakespeare in the prison yard

Traveling to Indonesia – Enjoy Bunny Train in Kaliurang

March 2nd, 2010

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Kaliurang tourism in southern foot of Mount Merapi, until now is still in demand by most family “This tourism object is located 30 kilometers to the north from the center of Yogyakarta city, every long holiday weekend is always crowded by domestic tourists” said Head Hospitality Association Kaliurang (Aspect), Christian Awuy yesterday.

According to him, the hills in the tourist area of Kaliurang, village Hargobinangun, Pakem district, Kecamatan Sleman, Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY) still the primary choice of tourists, especially families.

“For tourists, many options to enjoy a vacation with the family in this place. Starting from renting hotel, enjoy a special menu of food like jadah and tempe , pisang emas to sporting challenging activities” he said.

He expressed optimism Kaliurang tourism can still exist and survive, because of its appeal not only to the cool weather and beautiful natural scenery, but also the atmosphere and the rural nature of its own choice for tourists.

“For the city people, especially worker who are always busy with regular work, Take a holiday to Kaliurang certainly felt exciting, physical and refreshes the mind,” he said.

Increasing the number of visitors had impact on improving occupancy levels of about 250 star-class hotel, motel and tourist cabin.

Facilities at Kaliurang
Facilities in this tourism object of recreational park area of 10,000 square meters equipped playground of children, and a mini pool.

In addition, viewing post is also available to see the top of Mount Merapi, and the campsite. In this area there are also Kaliurang Plawangan Hill Park and Bukit Turgo. Near Plawangan Hill Park is a swimming pool where the water Tlogo Princess from hillside springs that.

To enjoy the scenery in Kaliurang, tourists can walk around using a cart or a mini-called “bunny train”. The train passes through the edge of the viewing post Boyong time or on the west side of Kaliurang area. From the viewing post that tourists can see clearly the peak of Mount Merapi during sunny weather.