Raja Ampat, Hidden Heaven From Indonesia

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Dermaga di Waiwo, Raja Ampat, Papua Barat.

Raja Ampat Islands have abundant biodiversity. There are 1,320 species of fish in Raja Ampat, 5 species of endangered sea turtles, 57 species of mantis shrimp, 13 species of marine mammals, and 27 species of endangered fish. In addition, Raja Ampat Islands have 75 percent of all known coral species in the world, 10 times the number of coral species are found throughout the Caribbean, with 600 species of coral recorded.

Not surprisingly, not only during the holiday season alone, Raja Ampat visited by domestic and foreign tourists. Raja Ampat has dozens of diving spots are beautiful, with coral in underwater spoil anyone into it.

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Merapat di Waiwo di  Raja Ampat, Papua Barat.

If you've heard a lot of names like Waiwo, Waisai, Wayag, or maybe Arborek, I tell you, at least no more than 40 spots that you can sambangi. Only a few more names no less amazing, as Saonek, Saleo Reef, Koh Point, Turtle Reef, Five Rock, Grave Reef, West Mansuar, Manta Slop, Kapisawar Point, as well as Lalosi Reef.

This arises sand, bright Selfi, is actually a sea that looks back to the surface. If the water is receding, tourists can lean briefly in 'islands' small, but it can not be long. Longer than 30 minutes, because when it's started already during high water, the sand is no longer visible.

Sure enough, our little ship that docked at Sand Embossed could not drop anchor too long. The party was just playing around a few minutes, and the sand has begun to sink. Exploration Raja Ampat by the group was continued in another spot.

Just an advice, if you want to explore Raja Ampat, then choose a reliable travel agents. Begin the trip for diving or snorkeling, early in the morning. Do not let you out of the Inn has been in the top 8 o'clock. Therefore, the higher the sun, the sea waves in the east is also increasingly fierce. Also avoid taking a trip in the month of June to November. It was a season high waves. Congratulations explore Raja Ampat.

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Mentawai, Heaven For surfers

Mentawai, Heaven For surfers

Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra, have many the best surfing spot. It turns out many points in between the slides, two of which are in the list of the ten best surfing spot in the world. This was disclosed by Head of Culture Youth and Sport Tourism Mentawai District, Desti Seminora.

"Surfing is the leading market in the spur tourist arrivals. Majority of the tourists who come to the Mentawai are surfers," said Dusti, during a press conference "International Pro Mentawai Surf 2013" at the Sapta Pesona Building, Jakarta, Thursday (04/11/2013).

"In the world there are 10 best surf spots according to Surfer magazine Magazines and 2 of them were in the Mentawai," he said.

The place is Lanches Right in Katiet and Makaronies in Silabu, Mentawai. Mentawai reason as the best surfing spot, according to Desti, the waves in Mentawai is called the barrel, the wave shaped like a hole in the middle. The waves, he added, has always appeared consistent on these points.

In fact, said Desti, some tourists who often visit there even has a favorite spot for surfing. Moreover Mentawai still have hidden beaches are unspoiled and very beautiful.

"Surfing has these very special characteristics; to surf spot should not be too crowded. Undisclosed there are also spots that travelers alike, so only those who know," he said.

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Gili Trawangan, Enchantment Of Indonesia

The Tourist In Gili Trawangan

Blue sky with white clouds into the background nicely when collaborating with a clear stretch of coastal water in sight. The warmth was felt when the foot touches the white sand grains directly exposed to the sun. This is the perfect landscape that is often found in television, as elements of decoration of films across the country.

However, you do not need to be upset because our own country has Gili Trawangan is able to attract domestic and foreign tourists. Therefore, do not be surprised if one day sees a lot of foreign tourists sunbathe along the coast.

Gili Trawangan is the largest island than Gili Meno and Gili Air. Although co-located in the northwest of Lombok, the three gili characterized each. Trawangan is the island tend to be more crowded because often organizes entertainment events at a time when the holiday season making it perfect for travelers who are young at heart.

Enjoy Sunset in Gili Trawangan

"Back then, we started the journey from Mataram to arrive in Port Ward with long travel about two hours," said Albertus who just ended a short vacation in Lombok in February. The travel time is not long enough will be tiring for the reassuring landscape presented along the way.

On arrival at Port Ward, travelers using boat transport modes (public boat) with a capacity of 30 people to cross over to Gili Trawangan with a rate of $ 1, 25 each person. You will be on the road for 30 minutes while enjoying the wind and the waves are calm.

Activities that are often a favorite when exploring Trawangan is scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and surfing. Another option is to relax on the porch of the hotel, cafes, and restaurants are arranged uniquely. Enjoy the charm of the beach from far away it can give the sensation of serenity itself.

Treat the visual beauty is also supported by the air pollution-free because there is no passing vehicles. Bicycles and horse-drawn carriage cidomo (wagon type) is a mode of transportation that you can use to move around corners Gili Trawangan.

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Whitehaven Beach Australia, One Of The World's Best Beaches

Whitehaven Beach Australia, One Of The World's Best Beaches

Best beaches in the world was located in Latin America, or Europe. In the Asia Pacific region which is famous for its coastline, only the Whitehaven beach in Queensland, Australia to finish in the third best beach in the world.

Best beach preferred by international tourists TripAdvisor site falls into an isolated beach on the island of Sicily, Italy, Coastal Rabbit. Rabbit Beach, located on the island of Lampedusa is described as an unspoiled natural beach people, which only can be reached only by boat, and a sea turtle breeding sites in the Mediterranean.

The second place was occupied by the Grace Bay in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos are located in the Caribbean region, and Whitehaven, which is located on the island of the Whitsundays, Queensland is in third place. "Rabbit Beach has become the choice of tourists because of its white sand and the sea is visible greenness," said TripAdvisor spokeswoman Emma Shaw reported smh.com.au.

The other beaches in Brazil, Spain Puerto Rico, Bermuda and Aruba are also in the top 10 best beaches in the world. According to the Reuters correspondent in Australia L. Literature Wijaya, Whitehaven beach entry as one of the best in the world is not surprising because in the previous study and assessment of the various travel agencies, Whitsundays has been entered as the nomination.

The surprise on the list is the inclusion of TripAdvisor Rhossili Bay in Swansea, Wales in the 10th beat the beaches in Hawaii and the Caribbean are more exotic. Rhossili Bay on the Gower Peninsula is a coastal region along the five-kilometer popular with surfers, paragliders and pedestrians. "We are pleased but not surprised that Rhossili Bay in the top 10. We look forward to it, the more visitors will enjoy the natural beauty there." said David Phillips, Mayor of Swansea in a statement.

According to TripAdvisor, the assessment of the best beaches this is the input of the tourists on their site for 12 months. 

10 Best Beaches in the World 

1. Rabbit Beach, Sicily, Italy 

2. Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos 

3. Whithaven Beach, Queensland, Australia 

4. Baia do Sancho, Fernando de Noronha Brazil 

5. Flamenco Beach (Playa Flamenco), Culebra Puerto Rico 

6. Playa de las Catedrales, Ribadeo, Spain 

7. Lopes Mendes Beach, Ilha Grande, Brazil 

8. Horseshoe Bay Beach, Southampton Parish Bermuda 

9. Eagle Beach, Aruba 

10. Rhossili Bay, Rhossili, Swansea, Wales.

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7 Sexiest Beaches in the World

Waves, blue sea breeze accompanied the beach being sexy factor a beach. Not to mention the blue sky to the roof. This is the seventh of the sexiest beaches in the world.

There are many factors that make a beach section say, could be from the scenery to the facilities available there.

1. Saline Beach, Caribbean Islands

Saline Beach, Caribbean Islands

The first section of beach in the world is Saline beach in the Caribbean. Remote location with a path that has not been touched by people. Every tourist who comes will be greeted with a sea of ​​blue and green shades of white sand. Enjoy a holiday in the middle of a quiet nature.

2. Snapper Rocks, Gold Coast, Australia

Snapper Rocks, Gold Coast, Australia

The other beaches are no less sexy than Saline Beach in Gold Coast, Australia. Come here, you do not just find a beach with the sun exotic and high waves, but also tourists who wara-Wiri. Yes, Snapper Rocks is one of the areas visited by travelers. You can see many beautiful ladies bikinis and surfer with exotic skins.

3. Copacabana, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Copacabana, Rio De Janiero, Brasil

Copacabana in Brazil is one place that allow each turisnya wearing skimpy clothes. In fact, not a few who wore a bikini. With the fun of the tourists to relax and swim at the beach. That makes travelers linger there is sunlight that illuminates the sea.


4. Lover's Beach, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Lover's Beach, Cabo San Lucas, Meksiko

Beaches fourth entry in a series of sexy beach by Reader's Digest is the Lover's Beach in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Typically, the beach is a destination for couples who want to making love. No wonder that this beach is called Lover's Beach, or beach lovers.There is one thing that makes this beach became a favorite of the couple, the scenery. The view presented in Lover's Beach is so beautiful. Not to mention a calm sea and warm, and the atmosphere of a deserted beach. Fit for any traveler who wants honeymoon.

5. Palmizana coast, Hvar, Croatia

Palmizana coast, Hvar, Croatia

Palmizana beach in Hvar, Croatia is known as one of the favorite destination of celebrities. Noted Jay-Z, Beyonce, and Giorgio Armani have come to this beach to celebrate. Not just celebrities, Palmizana also a destination for wealthy people around the world to celebrate.Curious what makes Palmizana interesting? This beach has the clear sea water, the ocean floor is easy to see even without bothering to dive. One of the most seductive, the south side of the beach was awarded an abundance of sunlight. Suitable for those who want to browning of the skin.

6. Paradise Beach, Mykonos Island, Greece
 Here comes another sexy beach suitable for partying, the Paradise Beach in Mykonos Island, Greece. This beach has brown sand with the waves were small. Tourists can freely play on the edge of the beach and make sand castles. Satisfied play, do not miss the ultimate treats at this beach, which is a party. There are many cafes that hold a party every night, with frenetic music.

7. Las Salinas beach, Ibiza, Spain
 The last beach is also called sexy Las Salinas beach in Ibiza, Spain. Las Salinas has a long coastline. There are many tourists who relax on the edge. Not to forget the bars and restaurants are regularly held a party for the party enthusiast. In a way, this is beach glamorous gathering of people in the world.

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Lihaga Island, the hidden paradise at the tip of Sulawesi

Many people said that Lihaga Island is a hidden paradise at the tip of Sulawesi. The island is storing white sand beaches, fantastic scenery and is rarely visited by tourists. Still lack of tourists visiting these islands makes this island like a private island.

This beautiful little island in between the island and the Ganges Siladen Island, North Minahasa, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Because it is still rare tourists who come, the atmosphere on the island Lihaga feels so natural.

White sand contrasting with the lush green of the trees and shrubs in the middle of the island. Not to mention the colorful coral and fish that look of clear waters, make this island more charming.

For those of you who are looking for alternative and new tourist destination, try visiting the Lihaga island 

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surfing at mentawai, one of the best place for surfing

Surfing tourism activities in coastal waters or surf the Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra, has rebounded even showed an increase after the tsunami that struck the region October 25, 2010.

Surfing in the Mentawai flagship locations has rebounded and it continued to increase after the tsunami, said the Head of MentawaiTourism DestiSeminora.Previously, according to him, there are many parties concerned after the tsunami and earthquake that hit Mentawai impact on tourist arrivals, especially the surfers to this area.

Mentawai archipelago is about 100 nautical miles west toward the west coast of Sumatra island on October 25, 2010 rocked by 5.2 magnitude earthquake followed by a tsunami caused 447 deaths and damaged much of the infrastructure and housing communities.

The accident also caused damage to infrastructure in the field of tourism, especially surfing, including a world-class surf spot on the beach and Beach Resort Macaroni Sikabu, Mentawai.Desti explains, concerns the impact of the disaster on the world surfing tour especially in Mentawai, quickly resolved even months locations world-class surfing beaches in the area has been re-visited by surfers.

Even after the tsunami, until now, based on estimates of data while the number of surfers to the Mentawai has reached 4,000 people per year, or about the same as before the disaster, he said.
He added that foreign investors who invest in businesses Mentawai surf resort previously feared to leave the area, apparently to survive and re-start their business.

Before the disaster on record, there are five foreign investors who invest in businesses surfing resort in the Mentawai tsunami and the number actually increased to 15 companies to date, he said.
Mentawai has about 40 locations in the category surfing beaches in the world and recognized by surfers around the world who have tested the ferocity of the waves on the islands, Desti said.

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Boracay Island, the Philiphine's Caribbean

Boracay Island, the Philiphine's Caribbean

Caribbean is famous for its clear blue waters nan and white sand. Apparently, the island of Boracay in the Philippines is also no less beautiful. This island is the perfect place for you beach lovers and divers.

Countries in Southeast Asia have a lot of wealth and beauty of the islands. Besides Raja Ampat in Indonesia, Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, and the Phi-phi island in Thailand, in the Philippines there are also beautiful and seductive island. The island is the island of Boracay.

Boracay Island is a tropical island has white sand on every beach. There is plenty to do on the island, ranging from relaxing on the beach, water sports, until midnight feast.

Boracay Island is 315 km from the southern city of Manila, the Philippine capital. From Manila, the aircraft will be the island of Panay, the island closest to Barocay, and continued with the ship to arrive in Barocay. In addition, there are many services that travel agents will offer you to travel to Manila City Barocay Island or on the island of Panay. Remember, adjust the money in your pocket ya!

Clear sea water in Boracay Island

Arriving on the island of Boracay, fatigue seemed to disappear. Throughout the eye can see, you can see the white sand, clear blue sea water, coral reefs on the ocean floor, and forest green. The scenery is perfect to make your holiday even more special. There are some interesting beaches to visit, namely White Beach and Bulabog Beach.

In White Beach, you can feel the white sand beaches as fine as talcum powder in the area. This place was a favorite place for the traveler. However, the beach is kept clean, maintained, and certainly tempting. Not only that enjoy the beach, you can diving and snorkeling around its shores. At night, many tourists who partied with witnessing various exciting performances at this beach.

One side of Boracay with white sand

 White Beach is the center of Boracay and a gathering place for tourists. Here there are a lot of inns, restaurants, cafes, tourist information center, gift shop, to the post office. There are lots of some cheap lodging in White Beach, you can spend the night there.

If you want to get peace, come to Bulabog Beach. Here the sand is whiter, quieter, and away from the crowds. One of the things that will make you more comfortable relaxing on the beach Bulabog beach is a breeze.

You can lay down on a stretch of white sand, shade under the coconut trees and the sea breeze accompanied, indeed maximum comfort. Here you can also see the tourists play kiteboarding. Different sports surfing using a parachute as a steering and power source, and then they jump and conquer the waves with an extraordinary way.

You can relax and find a lot of beauty in the form of beaches and natural beauty while exploring the island. Welcome to the island of Boracay, Philippines Caribbean style.

Kiteboarding in Boracay Island

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Playing Sand at the Most Beautiful Beaches Turks and Caicos

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You're reluctant to enjoy the cold weather, why not play the warm sand at the beach? Turks and Caicos Beach, you will find the most beautiful sand beaches in the world. It is in no doubt making the Caribbean as the world's leading beach destination, according to the World Travel Awards (WTA).

Turks and Caicos Islands are an overseas territory of the United Kingdom which consists of 40 tropical islands, 8 of them uninhabited, in the Caribbean, southeast of the Bahamas. Landscape area is mainly in the form of limestone and mangrove swamps. The climate is hot and dry, but often hit by tropical cyclones.

With the open turquoise and endless white sand, plus an average temperature of 27-29 degrees Celsius from November to May next year making it a popular destination during the winter. Moreover, Grace Bay Beach, on the island of Providenciales, the main tourist center in the region, has been named to a beach in September.

Chairman of the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board Dr. Hubert Fulford said, "lie within this is a tourist destination that is really crowded. Was that exudes freedom. Was expressions of love and happiness and friendship that comes from our people."

Turks and Caicos, 550 miles southeast of Miami, Florida, consisting of 40 different islands, although only eight are inhabited. Population of the island was largely in English. Besides relaxing on the beautiful beach, tourists can enjoy bird watching and whale watching and visiting only conch farm in the world.

Parrot Cay also has been frequented by celebrities the world including superstars Jennifer Aniston, Britney Spears, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Bruce Willis and fashion designer Donna Karan. The islands are also a number one as the best sun-drenched beaches in the world in version TripAdvisor Traveller Choice Awards in 2010.

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