Sunday, February 28th, 2010 /
There are currently just 42 sightings of Mega Mouth Shark on record to date, two of which have been from the remote island of Pulau Weh in Aceh, northern Sumatra. This volcanic isle represents the beginning of Indonesian territory to the west, the start of archipelago that spreads through 17,000 islands and the meeting point of the Indian Ocean and the Andaman Sea. The deep oceanic trenches that surround the island bring nutrient rich waters which in turn attract ocean giants such as mantas, whale sharks, mola mola and it seems the mega mouth shark.
On the 13th of March 2004 the first known sighting was made by a Dutch couple who own a dive centre at Gapang Beach on Pulau Weh. The couple spent many years diving in Indonesia and came across the island whilst backpacking throughout the region. The specimen washed ashore and after some confusion and was later identified; this was the second to be recorded in Indonesia and only the 21st to date worldwide. An earlier sighting was made in Manado, North Sulawesi but it rapidly swam off before any photos could be taken. On the 8th of September 2005 there was another sighting around Pulau Weh on a deep wreck dive on the Sophie Rickmer. At 50m a pair of Lumba Lumba Divemasters watched as it passed before descending into the deep. Unfortunately neither diver’s had a camera to record this rare occurrence. more…
Saturday, February 27th, 2010 /
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, not Christmas, your anniversary. Men tend to often ignore their anniversary. In their minds, they have married the person of their dreams and they are happy to celebrate every day, not just once a year. Most women, however, find their anniversary very special, and want to spend it enjoying time with their spouse. If you’re trying to figure out how to plan a cheap vacation for your anniversary, here are a few tips.
* Book ahead of time! The sooner you book, the cheaper your cheap vacation will be. A cheap vacation often can’t be booked last minute, so make plans well ahead of your anniversary date for your cheap vacation. You may even want to plan for the vacation a year ahead of time, especially if you’re planning on going somewhere extremely exotic or somewhere that gets really busy.
* Think cheap! For a cheap vacation, start thinking cheap! Instead of booking a hotel room, why not book a campsite? Instead of going to some large city, why not go to a smaller mountain town? A cheap vacation can often be found outside of a hotel walls. more…
Friday, February 26th, 2010 /
Among the many sights and tastes and sounds of the city of Barcelona in Spain, there are some luxurious historical hotels to compliment your stay. Your tour of Barcelona does not have to stop at the steps of your hotel. A historical hotel could make your vacation more complete.
Barcelona has been dubbed La Gran Encisera – the Great Enchantress. With its medieval romantic style, it’s hustle and bustle and the history and art; it’s a great destination spot for travelers.
Many of the historic hotels are located in the Gothic Quarter, a stretch of streets with a romantic gothic style, making the hotels’ locations convenient to sight seeing areas.
Tip to a Better Rate in a Historic Hotel in Barcelona
If you find yourself in Barcelona in a time that it is not busy and your hotel is not so full, you can usually bargain for a better rate. Business travelers can often get up to forty percent off the suggested price. Talk with the hotel attendants; don’t be afraid to ask for a discount. more…
Thursday, February 25th, 2010 /
Broome situated in the extreme north of Western Australia is a fast growing city. The mix of frontier town, architecture, history and seaside resort, makes Broome a perfect place to host visitors. The architectural styles and unusual history makes it a great place to explore, with the addition of a tropical climate and fantastic beach there is something for everyone.
Shoppers can enjoy the chic art galleries, street cafes and jewel stores. Pearls are an important part of Brooms history. Many years travelers have come from far to enjoy the thriving pearl industry. The Japanese in particular settled here and today have influence on the city. Today you can see the pearl luggers at work if you take a stroll to the wharf and bays. The jewellery shops are predominantly featuring the local beauties, also take a visit to the bustling China town.
You haven’t visited Broome unless you have been to Cable Beach. This is the big attraction for many people to the city and its not surprising. There are 14 miles of the pristine sands with a tropical influence of the Indian Ocean. The beach is also enjoyed by many nudists. Swimming is good except for rainy season when the marine stingers are around between November and April. more…
