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Bahama Island

The Grand Bahama Island is the second most popular destination in the Bahamas.

The Grand Bahama Island is very well-known for its low-key Caribbean attitude, white sand beaches and crystal clear blue water. The weather is warm year round and perfect for escaping the cold winter. Add to that the unique Bahamian culture and all of the luxuries of a world-class destination, and you have yourself a truly amazing port of call.

Ready for an underwater adventure of a lifetime at The Dolphin Experience, an educational and interactive facility where you can swim and play with these friendly creatures. You can also try scuba diving, offered for all levels of experience, which includes several dives around the coral reefs on this nine-and-a-half-acre lagoon.

As part of one of the largest reef systems on Earth, the reefs of Grand Bahama Island are spectacular in both geographical scope and biological diversity. Among the island’s underwater treasures are the Hawksbill turtle, seahorses, dolphins, Caribbean reef sharks, and dozens of species of both coral and fish.

The beautiful Caribbean waters and endless beaches, you'll find just about every water sport under the sun. Or, if you're looking for an activity on land, you can always head to the golf course.

Yosemite National Park, California

Yosemite National Park is a United States National Park spanning eastern portions of Tuolumne, Mariposa and Madera counties in the central eastern portion of the U.S. state of California. The park, which is managed by the National Park Service, covers an area of 747,956 acres (3,026.87 km2) and reaches across the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain chain. Over 3.7 million people visit Yosemite each year, most spend their time in the seven square miles (18 km2) of Yosemite Valley. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, giant sequoia groves, and biological diversity. Almost 95% of the park is designated wilderness. Yosemite was central to the development of the national park idea. First, Galen Clark and others lobbied to protect Yosemite Valley from development, ultimately leading to President Abraham Lincoln's signing the Yosemite Grant in 1864. Later, John Muir led a successful movement to establish a larger national park encompassing not just the valley, but surrounding mountains and forests as well—paving the way for the United States national park system.

"Trolltunga" Sharp Top Hill - Norway

Hidden deep within Fjord Norway lies one of the country's most spectacular hiking destinations. A classic unspoilt natural wonder, Trolltunga (The Troll's Tongue) is a narrow rock that struts horizontally out from a cliff 700m above the Ringedalsvatnet lake below. How far along the tongue do you dare to venture? Only you can decide!You'll pass waterfalls, luscious green vegetation and steep mountain ridges as you ascend almost 1000m, but the reward is simply breathtaking. As you stand on the rock taking in the view across the Folgefonna plateau glaciers, you'll feel on top of the world.

The full Trolltunga hike takes up to 10 hours return, and is only recommended for experienced hikers. The journey starts in Skjeggedal and various attractions are lined up along the route, including the Ringedal dam and glacial potholes. Other options include cycling, or a guided tour along a via feratta (protected climbing route). Thanks to Norway's freedom-to-roam laws, you can also extend your hike by pitching a tent. Whichever option you choose, it's only possible to reach Trolltunga from about mid-June to mid-September.The best advice for your circumstances will come from the local tourist information office in Odda. They will supply you with information, maps, and guidance on weather conditions.

New Seawalker in Sanur Bali

Exploring underwater world, its easy, fun and safe .Everybody can do it, live up your dream walking under water world.Water Walk, when other places started to set foot on the pontoon, here you step up to a ship floating as a starting point enjoying the underwater world.

Guided by professionals instructor that so concerned about security, no worries at all stepped enjoying direct contact with the colorful fish, and certainly with a special helmet that created to bring this awesome sensation. Coral sea with a variety of patterns and colors ... enjoy the sensation of slow motion when you are underwater, no sound is heard, all five senses just amazed at the beauty of the underwater

Do you know that Coral Reefs have a lot benefit to help prevent sediments from washing up and damaging the shoreline because they act as a physical barrier which helps create a healthier, protected coastline habitat. Coral reefs also sequester carbon dioxide which helps create an environment that continues to attract marine biodiversity and it has economic benefits for nearby cities and towns. Coral can be harvested for use in medicines and jewelery and Fish and marine plants can be harvested for use in aquariums worldwide.Some Coral reefs can take thousands of years to form. During their formation they can develop into several different shapes depending on their location and surrounding geologic features, Club Aqua Bali as company for Marine activities offer CORAL PLANTATION while seawalker activities..

Beautiful Greek Islands

Greek Islands are considered as the top holiday destinations of Europe. There are total of 1400islands scattered in the sparkling Ionians Seas and Greek Aegean. When going for a Greekisland, there are over thousands of things to consider. There are about 227 inhabited GreekIslands. Each Island offers a unique blend of exquisiteness and magnificence. The commonthings are however sandy beaches, people soaking the sun, water sports, and a very active night

As the largest of the Greek islands, Crete is also the most populated. Crete is where you will find the most variety in hotel accommodation, restaurants, shops and nightclubs. Because this island features beautiful beaches, scenic mountains and gorges, you can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities here like hiking, mountain climbing, horse riding, gorge trekking, swimming and more. History lovers will want to explore the many historic and archaeological sites that dot the island such as Knossos Palace, which dates back to the Minoan civilization.

The Abel Tasman National Park

One of New Zealand's 14 national parks, the Abel Tasman is the smallest at 22,530 hectares. It is covered in native bush, interlaced with walking tracks and surrounded by clear blue/green seas and welcoming bays with golden sand. Many people enjoy walking the picturesque Abel Tasman Coastal Track, breaking the walk with a well deserved swim in one of the Abel Tasman's tantalising bays. There's also one of New Zealand's marine reserves off the Abel Tasman National Park's coast. This reserve provides a safe haven for the marine wildlife in the area and is therefore a great place to scuba dive or snorkel, just see how big the crayfish grow. Sea kayaking in the Abel Tasman National Park The area is home to the New Zealand fur seal, which can be seen swimming in the blue waters or resting on rocks along the coastline.

The Abel Tasman National Park is within easy driving distance of Nelson, Motueka, Kaiteriteri, Upper Moutere, Tasman and Mapua, areas rich in arts and crafts, cafes, vineyard and wineries. Not to mention all the activities available from sea kayaking to tramping. Cruise and enjoy the Abel Tasman coastline Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes National Parks are also nearby, both offer extensive hiking tracks and stunning scenery. So what are you waiting for? Use the links to help you find a place to stay, whether you're looking for a holiday home, bed and breakfast or a lodge, there's one listed. And then decide what you're going to do, take a cruise, charter a boat, tour the surrounding area by motorcycle or learn to abseil. In fact there's so much to do here, you may find yourself booking next year's holiday in advance.

Eli Creek, Fraser Island, Australia

Fraser Island sits on top of a huge underground reservoir of fresh water. Much of the 1800 millimetres of rain the Island receives each year, filters through the sand until it is held by the rock base some 30 metres below sea level. As a result, there is an abundance of natural springs feeding freshwater streams that ceaselessly pour into the Pacific Ocean to the east and Hervey Bay to the west.In one 30 kilometre section of the famous 75 mile eastern surf beach 200 creeks run into the Pacific Ocean; some large, some appearing as just wet sand from fore dune to surf. The largest and most attractive on the eastern shore is Eli Creek, which winds from many kilometres inland to carve its bed through the beach and pour 8 million litres of water a day into the Pacific Ocean.

Eli Creek is the largest freshwater creek on the eastern coast of the island. It is an area of exceptional and pristine beauty. This creak is very popular in the late afternoon on hot days, with kids particularly loving this destination. There are a number of wooden walkways and a short, circular route runs up one side of the creek and down the other. It is possible to swim in the lower reaches of the creek.

Keukenhof Gardens

The Keukenhof garden is located near Lisse, Netherlands and is very famous as the garden of Europe. The Keukenhof is the world’s largest flower garden and about 7,000,000 flower bulbs are planted every year in this park. The Keukenhof garden was established in 1949 and the total area is almost 32 hectares. This garden was introduced with a purpose of exhibiting all the special hybrids by the growers from all over Europe and Netherlands.

Keukenhof is the most beautiful spring garden in the world! It has more than 7 million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, which are encompasses in about 32 hectares. During enjoying the garden flower arrangers share tips on using flowers. There are in the garden a lot of restaurants and cafes and there are also the tours with bike or boat. Don’t miss that enjoyment!

Under Water World

Terengganu, Malaysia

Perhentian Island promises interesting holidays destination with white sandy beach, jungle interior and interesting diving are a sure combination to attract the diver and non-diver. Best month for diving is between March to September. Dive equipment is readily available for rent at almost all dive centers.

Fakarava,French Polynesia

Fakarava is a part of 7 “biosphere reserve” classified atolls by UNESCO in 2006; that shows the luxuriance of this land and its unique lagoon. This lagoon is fed by 2 pass: The Garuae pass (in the North, 1600m wide, the biggest of Polynesia) and the Tetamanu pass (in the South). While diving, you can meet all types of fishes found in the Tuamotu Archipelago: barracudas, groupers, loaches, manta rays, eagle rays, grey reef tiger, hammerhead sharks, dolphins and turtles, withou Diving sites on this atoll constitute simply a paradise for the fauna and the flora, but also for the divers. The interest for Fakarava is also found on the main land by visiting a pearl farm and discovering the Tetamanu former village with its church built in coral in 1874. But also and especially by returning to a simple and protected life, only guided by nature and it breathless show.t forgetting the luxuriant corals.