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Teronga Exclusive / October 22, 2015

Romantic Honeymoon Travel Tips

Without a doubt, your honeymoon needs to be a lifelong memorable, most amazing, relaxing experience of your life. But I guess you don’t know where to start when it comes to planning? We’re here to help you.

Search the Internet

First of all; your first step should be to do plenty of research on the internet. There’s a wealth of information about honeymoon packages to almost any destination in the World with your budget in mind.

Nowadays, a strong trend shows that couples are taking longer honeymoons – a typical 7 day honeymoon travel is now more likely to be a 12 day with more couples even stretching out to 3 or more weeks combining beach and adventure, beach and city, or even beach and snow.

In creating the ultimate honeymoon experience, couples desire privacy and intimacy. Wherever there is any beach, it would also be wonderful to access your own private plunge pool. Wouldn’t it?

Talk to an Expert

As everyone wants their honeymoon to be perfect, a great tip from our end is to talk to an expert. You may need expert advice and recommendations from someone who’s been there and done that. Be sure to collect as much knowledge and connections to ensure you get the best deals according to your budget,

Choose the perfect destination

A good tip to choosing a honeymoon destination is to choose somewhere you both haven’t been to. It will always remain a special place and have a special meaning to both of you. There’s also nothing like a new experience to keep you both excited.

Choose the right time

You may have the perfect destination in mind for your honeymoon; however, choosing the right time to go is very important. Again, you may need to talk to an expert to seek advice on the best times to go to get the most out of your honeymoon. It’s important to know about seasonal, cultural and local factors that may affect your trip.

Planning is important – Not how much you spend.

Finally, the perfect honeymoon travel is about planning, not necessarily how much you spend. There are honeymoon packages available to suit every budget. Experts will always ensure that you have the ultimate honeymoon experience no matter how much money you have. Be sure to communicate your personal needs and desires so that experts can do their job to assist you thoroughly. Remember, a honeymoon experience is a once in a lifetime experience. So make the most of it! Make it a romantic event you’ll remember for a lifetime. Enjoy & Best of Luck.

lailawati / October 20, 2015

Visit Ijen Crater, Exotic Volcano Attractions in East Java, Indonesia

Many people refer to Ijen Crater as one of the most amazing volcanoes in Indonesia. Tourism object that located in Bondowoso, East Java, Indonesia. This crater has a lake with a volume of 36 million cubic meters. The lake is rich with content of sulfuric acid and hydrogen chloride. It is 2 strongest acid ever.

Kawah Ijen crater is one of the most acid in the world. Because of the acidic, even the water in the crater could destroy clothes quickly.

Not only that, the water temperature in the crater had reached 200 degrees celsius. Turquoise-colored crater is located at an altitude of 2368 meters above sea level. The beauty of the crater will be more visible at night. around 2 am, the crater volume of 200 million cubic meters will emit blue light red. This phenomenon is very beautiful and it will make you forget to breathe for a moment. Bright colors are derived from the high temperatures in the crater.

If you are at the top of this mountain in the morning, you will be able to see very strong gush of smoke from the inside of the crater. This moments is favored by the tourists, no wonder if this the place often visited by tourists, both local and international. Geologically, Ijen Crater formed by the eruption of Mount Ijen. After the eruption, the mountain is forming a very large hole, then filled with water that forms a crater.

To reach this place is so easy, you can use public transport or private car. Around this place there is a special resting place for the tourists before climbing. Before go to Ijen Crater you should physically prepare in advance. The distance between the terminals to the summit crater is about 3 km, and this can only be reached by foot. So for those of you who are not accustomed to walking far, you should train your physical first. If you want to feel the sensation and more challenging when climbing Mount / crater Ijen, you can use a variety of transport that provide, such off road trail bike or mountain bike.

Due to the road conditions are not good enough, it took long enough to get to the top of Ijen Crater. Other preparations should not be left behind is a mask. Ijen crater Lake has a strong sulfur content, which can be toxic if you breathe too much.

Thick fog and sulfur fumes will accompany your journey there. During the journey to the crater, you will find a typical highland crops such as Edelwies and mountain pine. Do not forget to prepare a jacket because the temperature can range from 2-10 degrees Celsius. Cold!

Mount Crater Ijen not only serve its natural beauty, but also the the bustle of sulfur miners activity who gives a distinct impression. You can see a lot of busy miners that transport sulfur manually on foot, they bring sulfur which can weigh up to 70 kg. The miners had to walk up and down the mountain with a sulfur weighing to 70 kg.

Mizanur Rahaman Mizan / October 18, 2015

Cox’s Bazar-world’s longest natural sandy sea beach

Cox’s Bazar is a town, a fishing port and district headquarters in Bangladesh. It is known for its wide sandy beach which, believed to be the world’s longest natural sandy sea beach. It is an unbroken 125 km sandy sea beach with a gentle slope. It is located 150 km south of Chittagong.

Population

The estimated population for the city of Cox’s Bazar is a little over 50,000 residents, and the population for the entire metro district of Cox’s Bazar is a approximately 120,000 residents. The municipality covers 27 mahallas and 9 wards.

Time Zone

Bangladesh Standard Time (BST) or Greenwich Mean Time plus 6 hours (GMT + 6 hours). Bangladesh observes Daylight Saving Time, so during summer months the time is GMT + 7 hours.

Attractive places

Inani beach and Himchori

There are many attractions for the tourists around Cox’s Bazaar. From Cox’s Bazaar Sea shore, you can go to these places by jeep and it is really exotic to drive on the seashore. Himchori is famous for waterfall, though in the winter season it dwindles but during the rainy season it’s really a fabulous and full waterfall can be enjoyed. It’s also famous Broken Hills. Inani beach is famous for the rock and coral boulders; you will find big coral boulders in this beach. You can plan a trip to Inani beach via Himchory for a half day or may be a full day sightseeing. Please take packet lunch with you.

Nijum dip:

This Island could be the next prime tourist spot after St. Martins Island. It’s

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a natural beauty of mangrove forests where you will find Dears of specific species and Monkeys. A huge numbers of migrated birds come in this Island in winter season, enhancing the beauty of this Island. The communication is not excellent but if some one wishes to bear the trouble to go to this Island, he will be enchanted to see the beauty of this Island. You can go to this Island either from Dhaka or from Chittagong.

From Chittagong first you will have to go Hatia Island by Motor boat or Ship and from there you can go to Nijhum Island by local motor boat. From Dhaka you can go Tomzuddion by launch from Sadarghat launch terminal. From there you can go to Nijhum Island by local motorboat.

Accommodation is very limited for the tourists in this Island. You can take foods from local restaurants but be careful about the quality of foods. If you can take prior permission for forest department then you can stay in forest rest house in Nijhum Island. Another possibility for accommodation is in District Parishod Guest house. If you take the permission from Thana administration (TNO) of Hatia you can also stay in the District Parishod Guest house. For the adventure seekers Nijhum Island could be one of the greatest experience of journey and it will be a memorable enjoyment to stay and pass some days in this isolated Island.

Sonadia Island:

Drying Sea fishes

Sonadia Island is a small island of about 9 km offshore from Cox’s Bazaar in southeastern Bangladesh and about nine square kilometer in area. The western side of the island is sandy and different kinds of shells are found on the beach. Off the northern part of the island, there are beds of windowpane oysters. During winter, fisherman set up temporary camps on the island and Dries Sea fishes, which they catch from Sea.

Maheskhali:

Moheshkhali Island is another attraction for the tourists who go to Cox’s

moheskhali temples

Bazaar. An island off the coast of Cox’s Bazar. It has an area of 268 square kilometers. Through the centre of the island and along the eastern coast line rises a range of low hills, 300 feet high; but the coast to the west and north is a lowlying treat, fringed by mangrove jungle. In the hills on the coast is built the shrine of Adinath, dedicated to siva. By its side on the same hill is Buddhist Pagoda.

You can go to this Island by local motorboat called trawler or by speedboat. By trawler, it takes an hour and a half and by speedboat, it takes only half an hour to reach this Island. You will find mangrove forests, hilly areas, salt field etc. This island is famous for Buddhist Temple and Pagoda; you can enjoy a full day sight seeing if you intend to visit Sonadia and some other Islands nearby. In the morning you can start for Moheskhali, spend time to watch Moheskhali’s tourist places, take lunch there and on return you can visit Sonadia and other nearby Islands where you can sea the live fishing & fishermen lifestyle; By the afternoon you can come back to Cox’s Bazaar.

Ramu:

monks

This is a typical Buddhist village, about 16 km. from Cox’s Bazar, on the main road to Chittagong. There are monasteries, khyangs and pagodas containing images of Buddha in gold, bronze and other metals inilaid with precious stones.
One of the most interesting of these temples is on the bank of the Baghkhali river. It houses not only interesting relics and Burmes handicrafts but also a large bronze statue of Buddha measuring thirteen feet high and rests on a six feet high pedestal. The wood carving of this khyang is very delicate and refined.
The village has a charm of its own. Weavers ply there trade in open workshops and craftsmen make handmade cigars in their pagoda like houses.

Teknaf:

Southernmost tip of Bangladesh, Teknaf situated on the Naaf river and just at the end of the hilly regions of the district. Mayanmar is on the opposite bank of Naaf river. Wild animals and birds are available but the most interesting thing is a journey on the river. Wide sandy beach in the backdrop of high hills with green forests is an enchanting scene never to be forgotten.

Accommodations- Hotels and Resorts:

Seagull Hotels Limited 5 StarHotel Motel Zone Cox’s Bazar Beach , Bangladesh, Tel : 0341-62480-91, Fax : 88-0341-64436 E-mail: [email protected] , [email protected], [email protected].Dhaka Office White House Hotel, 155 Shantinagar, Dhaka -1217, Bangladesh. Tel: 88-02-8322973-6, Fax: 88-02-8317726, E-mail: [email protected]Website: http://www.seagullhotelbd .com/	Hotel Sea Palace Limited 5 StarHotel: Kalatoli Road, Cox’s Bazar, Tel: 88-0341-63692, 63792, 63794, 63826, 63853 Cell: 88-01714652227, 01714652228, Fax: 88-0341-63769, Email: [email protected] Sales Office: Mayer Shapna, 348 M.M. Ali Road, Room: 304 (2nd floor), Dhampara, Chittagong. Cell: 88-01554355116, 01716662274 E-mail: [email protected] Sales office: 2 B.B. Avenue, Gulistan Complex (6th floor), Gulistan, Dhaka- 1000 Tel: 88-02-9552453, PABX: 9553944, 9567167 Cell: 88-01819808842, 01711179678, 01913380847 Fax:88-02-9571931, E-mail: [email protected]Website: www.hotelseapalaceltd.com
Hotel Sayeman2 StarMookthijoddha Sarani, Cox’s Bazar. Tel: 88-0341-63235 PABX 63900-4 Cell: 0171-022088 Fax: 88-0341-64231Dhaka Office: Tel: 88-02-8614565 Fax: 88-02-8612455 Email: [email protected]	Hotel Coral Reef3 StarKalatali Road, Cox’s Bazar. Tel: 88-0341-64744-5 Cell: 0171-173734Dhaka Office ABAKASH PARJATAN LTD. 16, New Eskaton Road,Dhaka. Tel: 88-02-406300-1, 418081 Fax: 88-02-9351100-1 Email:
Nitol Bay Resort3 StarKalatali Road, Cox’s Bazar. Tel: 88-0341-64278, 63677 Cell: 011-741090, 0176-285939 Fax: 88-0341-64278 Email: [email protected]Dhaka Office Nitol Center (8^th Floor), 71, Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka. Tel: 88-02-9887074-6, 9898770 Cell: 0171-281047 Fax: 88-02-9887072, 9883121 Email: [email protected]Website: www.nitolniloy.com	Uni Resort3 StarKalatali Office Kalatali Road, Cox’s Bazar. Tel: 88-0341-63181, 63191 Fax: 88-0341-62824Mobile-01713160176, 01713-160162, 01713-160167E-mail- [email protected] & , [email protected]Corporate Office 80, Nasirabad I/A, Chittagong. Tel: 88-031-682724, 683914 Fax: 88-031-681392 Email: [email protected]Dhaka Office 94, Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka. Tel: 88-02-8853337, 8815097 Email: [email protected]
Hotel Silver Shine Pvt. Ltd.3 Star26, Motel Road, Cox’s Bazar. Tel: 88-0341-64893, 64894, 64610 Fax: 88-0341-64693 Email: [email protected]	Motel Upal2 StarShikat Road, Cox’s Bazar. Tel: 88-0341-64258 Cell: 0189-383571Dhaka Office HOTEL ASHRFEE 12, Outar Circular Road, Rajarbag, Dhaka. Tel: 88-02-9353021-5 Cell: 0189-383572 Fax: 88-02-8316309 Email: [email protected]
Hotel S.K. International1 StarJhawtala, Main Road, Cox’s Bazar. Tel: 88-0341-63830, 62723 Cell: 0171-457094 Email: [email protected]	Hotel Holiday1 StarMotel Road, Cox’s Bazar. Tel: 88-0341-63875, 62595

Mizanur Rahaman Mizan / October 12, 2015

5 Places To Visit In West Monroe, Louisiana

Louisiana is a state enriched with historical events and Southern charm, and the city of West Monroe offers a wide range of fun attractions and activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy. The Comfort Suites is centrally located in the heart of Northeast Louisiana, just a few minutes away from some of the best attractions in North Louisiana. One person can enjoy a variety of exciting indoor and outdoor activities, family attractions, shopping, fishing, hunting, live entertainment, delicious regional cuisine and other attractions just a short drive from our quiet and comfortable, all-suites hotel.

In this article we are going to present 5 Places to visit though West Monroe will offer more than that for no doubt.

Chennault Aviation Military Museum.The Chennault Aviation Military Museum was created in 1986 to preserve military history and honor the service of our military men and women. The museum features a wide range of artifacts, memorabilia vintage aircraft and military vehicles, and gift shop. Free admission. www. chennaultmuseum.org/web/.
Downtown Cultural Arts District.Located downtown Monroe along and near the beautiful Ouachita River. This area offers a host of great restaurants and art galleries. The Downtown Arts Council hosts an Art Crawl on the First Thursday of every other month beginning in February each year. www.alldowntownmonroe.com/artwalk.com
Poverty Point State Historic Site.This interesting park is home to ancient earthworks that were created between 1650 and 700 B.C. by indigenous peoples, who carried dirt in baskets to create a 400-acre monument that is still here to inspire visitors thousands of years later. The park also features a museum, guided tours and a variety of special events. www.nps.gov/popo.
Biedenharn Gardens and Museum
Biedenharn Gardens and Museum.This botanical garden was built in 1913 as a private home for Joseph Augustus Biedenharn, the first bottler of Coca-Cola. The park features fabulous gardens, a historic home, a Bible and Coca Cola Bottling museum, and views of the Ouachita River. www.bmuseum.org.
Pecanland Mall.Located on the site of a former pecan grove, Pecanland Mall is home to almost 100 shops, a 10-screen movie theater, and several different restaurants. Pecan Land Commons, located adjacent to the mall is also home to several large retailers, including Dillards, Sears, Target, Burlington Coat Factory, Bed-Bath-Beyond, Belk, and JC Penney. www.pecanlandmall.com

So, put your backpack in your shoulder and come to visit West Monroe and experience the Southern hospitality.

lailawati / October 8, 2015

Climb Up The Hill with Elevator at Bailong Elevator, China.

Riding elevators in high-rise buildings or shopping malls are things we used to do. But have you ever thought of getting to the top of hill with elevators like in the shopping malls.

If you want to feel the thrill of climb up the hill without having fatigue-tired of climb, then you can visit the Bailong elevator in Wulingyuan, Zhangjiajie, China.

Bailong elevator is an elevator that set in the hillside, the elevator is also known as the Hundred Dragons Elevators, with a height of 330 meters, this outdoor elevator is claim as the tallest and heaviest elevators in the world. This is the only elevator that lifts people up into the hills.

This glass elevators can lift 48 passengers at a time, with only taking 2 minutes 2 seconds to reach the top of the hill.

This elevator was built during 1999 to 2002, at a cost of 120 million yuan, or about $ 19 million. This elevators still standing, although the construction is harsh criticism from environmental activists because the elevator is built in the middle of a world heritage site.