Bali
The magical essence of Bali enjoys a reputation spread far and wide. With its exotic beaches and scenic paddy fields, Bali sees a considerable influx of tourists every year. While beach parties are a craze at the Kuta Beach, the Pura Luhur temple scores well in playing the part of a popular religious shrine in this earthly paradise.

Ubud Hanging Garden Hotel

Below is a list of some of the many amazing must-visit places in Bali which the prospective traveler should not forget to list on thier bucket list.

Sanur Beach

Sanur Beach Bali

Located in the village of Denpasar in southeast Bali, quiet Sanur Beach is a popular destination for older visitors, which has earned the spot the nickname “Snore Beach.”

Sanur Beach

In addition to the area’s well-kept beach, Sanur has several important historic sites, including the Blanjong Temple, which contains a column bearing inscriptions that date back to the 9th century.

Nusa Lembongan

Nusa Lembongan Bali

Part of Bali Province, Nusa Lembongan is a small island located off the southeastern shores of Bali’s mainland. The island’s beaches attract the most visitors.

Nusa Lembongan Bali Snorkeling

Many areas around Nusa Lembongan are also good for diving and snorkeling, with abundant marine life and healthly coral. Surfing can get a bit crowded, but the waves are good.

Lovina

Lovina - Bali

The largest resort area on the north coast of Bali, Lovina is best known for the black volcanic sand of its 5-mile beach.

Swimming with Dolphins

The calm sea is perfect for swimming and dolphin watching too, making the area an ideal vacation destination for families.

Pura Luhur Uluwatu

Pura Luhur Uluwatu

The Bukit Peninsula located at the southern tip of Bali is home to the Pura Luhur Uluwatu, one of the nine major Hindu temples on the island. Founded in the 11th century, the temple was built at the edge of a limestone cliff top jutting out over the sea.

Pura Ulun Danu Bratan

Statues of Ganesha flank the entrance to the temple complex, and live monkeys beg for treats from visitors. Dances are performed for visitors every evening at sunset.

Mount Batur


Sunrise Mount Batur

While it’s not the highest point on Bali, Mount Batur is situated on one of the island’s most dramatic landscapes. The peak is a sometimes-active volcano that includes four craters, a lake and several villages.

Mount Batur - Bali

Climbing to the top of Mount Batur to watch the sunrise is a popular activity. Visitors also come to Mount Batur to see Pura Ulun Danu Batur, one of Bali’s nine major Hindu temples.

Kuta Beach

Kuta Beach Surfing Girl

Located on the southern point of the island in the village of Kelurahan, the long, broad stretch of sand one of the best-maintained and most scenic beaches on the island.

Kuta Beach Bali

Known for its active nightlife, the southern section of the beach is usually crowded, day or night. A short stroll to the north end of the beach, however, offers visitors a quiet sense of solitude.

Ubud

Ubud - Bali

Perched among the terraced rice fields that climb up the foothills of Bali’s central mountains, Ubud is considered the island’s cultural heart. Ubud is home to the island’s most important museums, including the Neka Art Museum with its expansive collection of Balinese paintings.

Kecak-Dance Bali

There are dance and music performances every day throughout the city as well as numerous art galleries and craft shops to explore. Ubud is surrounded by gently rolling rice paddies which create a beautiful impression of greenness.


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Fall Destinations - US
So, what is it about the US fall that takes you by storrm? Come autumn, many of America's national parks are at their most visually stunning. It's not only the fall foliage that amplifies their beauty, but also the waning light casting the landscape in an almost magical iridescence. And after the heat of summer, the crisp air offers a welcome reprieve.

Great Fall Destinations

Whether you prefer to drive through or hike through, these parks will prove unforgettable. Check out some of the must-visit great fall destinations; you would book your next fall vacation at the skip of a heartbeat, we bet!

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK (Maine)

Acadia National Park - Maine

The historic, unpaved carriage roads in Acadia National Park are closed to motorized vehicles, making for an idyllic setting to hike or bike the park's blazing reds, oranges, and yellows afforded by maple, birch, and poplar trees. Alternately, you can drive the scenic loop along the rocky coastline. We recommend doing both in this great fall gateway.

CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK (Oregon)

Crater Lake National Park - Oregon

The deep blue abyss of Crater Lake National Park collects in a dormant volcano crater surrounded by 2,000-foot cliffs. This is a breathtaking sight that's set in a harsh environment with a very short window for visits. Even in July, there's still snow on some of the hiking trails, and by mid-October you're too late—it's already winter again. The best time to visit is September, when the weather is crisp and the summertime tourists are long gone.

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK (Wyoming)

Grand Tenton National Park - Wyoming

The Tetons have large stands of deciduous trees—cottonwoods, aspen, willows— whose leaves blaze yellow and orange come fall, making it one of the great fall destinations. There's also plenty of wildlife action in Grand Teton National Park as elk spar and sound their mating bugle, bull moose search for a mate, and bears scramble for berries before hunkering down for hibernation.

LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK (California)

Lassen Volcanic National Park - California

This area may be best known for it's volcanoes (all four types found in the world are represented here), but the remote wilderness of Lassen Volcanic National Park also serves up a splendid cornucopia of fall colors. The golden palette—courtesy of aspens, oaks, and sagebrush—paints a startling contrast to the crystal-blue lakes, giant lava pinnacles, steamy sulphur vents, and jagged craters.

MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK (Washington)

Mount Rainier National Park - Washington

Fall foliage at Mount Rainier National Park is very different than in the more eastern parts of the country, but just as spectacular. Starting in late September, every huckleberry bush, aspen, cottonwood, vine maple, elderberry, willow, and tamarack (western larch), bursts into hues of gold, amber, and crimson.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK (California)

Yosemitre National Park - California

The spectacular Yosemite National Park is mostly evergreen trees, and not known for its fall foliage. This makes it ideal for autumn visitors, who get the park's normally overrun granite cliffs, ancient giant sequoias, and waterfalls practically to themselves in October and November, which undoubteldly makes for a great fall gateway.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK (Colorado)

Rocky Mountain National Park - Colorado

The famous Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park tops out at over 12,000 feet, providing an exceptional vantage point to view the vibrant gold aspens. The park is dominated by a species known as the quaking aspen, which has a flat stem causing its leaves to quiver at the slightest breeze. The effect is mesmerizing in the sunlight.

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Candle Light Dinner
Looking for the ultimate dinner destination to impress your special one? Sometimes we all need a little help when it comes time to impress a date. Certain restaurants may please the tongue and fill the belly but don’t tug on our emotions. Thinking about making something different for Valentine ’s Day but have no idea where to go? We’ve put together 10 extraordinary places from around the world, where the setting, the flavors, and the moonlight contemplate to offer you an unforgettable romantic experience.


Romantic Restaurants in the World

Le Sirenuse – Positano, Italy
Perched on the hills leading down to the Amalfi Coast, in the heart of postcard-perfect town of Positano, Le Sirenuse awaits its guests in a warm and inviting atmosphere, yet with all the luxury amenities of a high-end hotel.

Le Sirenuse Positano Italy

 All of its 59 individually designed rooms are delightfully decorated with an eclectic mix of antique and contemporary furniture, modern technology and charming marble bathrooms. Additionally, the hotel features a modern spa designed by Gae Aulenti and a fabulous Michelin restaurant that offers guests exceptional local and Mediterranean cuisine in outstanding surroundings.

Le Jules Verne, Paris

Alain Ducasse Restaurant Paris

An Alain Ducasse restaurant, Le Jules Verne’s romance factor is down to its location. Not only is it in Paris, it’s within the Eiffel Tower. Although service can be a little off on occasion – as mentioned, it’s in Paris – the spectacular views and unique setting means meals here are very special.

Fregate Island Private, Seychelles

Fregate Island Private - Seychelles

The sea, the sand, and the moonlight have long been the epitome of romance, and dining at the outstanding Fregate Island Private in Seychelles offers a wonderful combination of them all. Add to all these the unique flavors of the island-grown produce and some innovative gastronomic techniques and you’ll probably have the perfect dining experience.

Breeze, Bangkok

Breeze Restaurant - Bangkok

Breeze restaurant within the Lebua hotel in Bangkok stands out through its rooftop, open-air setting and balmy evenings spent dining here invariably are conducive to romance. As well as views over the twinkling sprawl of Bangkok and the Chao Phraya River below, the restaurant occasionally offers other surprises – one of our travel team was particularly impressed when a nearby fireworks display erupted while he was dining at Breeze and he and his partner were able to take in the display from above.

Golden Well, Prague

Restaurant in Golden Well Hotel - Prague

With an exclusive wine list, a tasty menu, and the spires of one of Europe’s most romantic cities on the background, the award-winning restaurant of Golden Well hotel in Prague is a wonderful place to dine with your special one.

Dream Luxury Suites, Santorini

Aqua Suites - Santorini

The candlelight dinners at Dream Luxury Suites in Santorini are all about privacy, mesmerizing views, and delightful food, all shrouded in the glow of the world’s most spectacular sunset.

Kasbah Tamadot, Morocco

Kasbah Tamadot - Morocco

Dramatic views over the Atlas Mountains, delicious Moroccan menus and a mystical ambience that reminds of the Arabian Nights – that’s what you get if you choose to take your date to dinner at the fabulous Kasbah Tamadot.




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