6 Best Location For Shooting In The Beach

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Some films use the sea as their backdrop in several movies. Inevitably, the film's success also entailed the place tenarnya filmmaking.

Some films managed to increase tourist visits to beaches that appear in the film. Here are some of the best beach locations that have featured in the silver screen.

The movie "The Beach" in Thailand. Leonardo DiCaprio character proceeded find hidden beautiful beaches in Thailand. Location filming took place in Hat Maya Beach on the island of Phi Phi Leh, close to Phuket.

At that time, the community had voiced their protest to use the beach filming a spot for fear the area will be damaged. Production of the film is still running.

In fact, since the release of the movie The Beach, Phi Phi Leh Island has become a popular tourist spot. Tours to the island where shooting "The Beach" became one of the mainstays selling local tour operator packages.

The film "The Talented MR. Ripley "in Italy. Positano is used for a harbor Mongibello fiction in the film "The Talented Mr. Ripley". Stunning seaside town is situated on a cliff Amalfi Coast of Italy.

Environment and the atmosphere is so pretty and perfect for a movie starring some big names of Hollywood stars such as Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jude Law. Only a few hours to the south of Rome, Positano attractive for those who want to enjoy a fine dining restaurant and luxury hotels.

The movie "Blue Hawaii" in Hawaii. Elvis Presley was not a stranger to Hawaii. The three films that starred located here and there is nothing more famous and successful than the movie "Blue Hawaii" in 1961.

Location shooting on the island of Oahu and Kauai. This film highlights the beauty of the region in which Presley played as Army officer-turned tour guide musicals. In fact, many Hollywood films taking movie locations in Hawaii for beach scenes.

The film "Die Another Day" in Spain. One of the most memorable scenes from the James Bond Pierce Brosnan version is Halle Berry who emerged from the sea with a sexy bikini.

Although the figures mentioned in the film in Cuba, site of the fact that these scenes are in Cadiz, Spain. The city is the historic coastal city and one of the oldest cities in Western Europe.

The film "The Blue Lagoon" in Jamaica. Filming of "The Blue Lagoon" is located in Port Antonino, Jamaica. It is also located on a private island that is located Nanuya Levu in Fiji. The story is about a young girl and boy who were stranded on a desert island.

The film "Eat, Pray, Love" in Indonesia. Although CNN.com did not mention Indonesia on this list, but the Padang-padang beach in Bali can not be overlooked. On the beach is acting for Julia Roberts film "Eat, Pray, Love".

Since the film is running in theaters, some local tour operators advise tourists to come to the beach with frills as "beach where Julia Roberts shooting her."

Padang-padang beach was too broad and was in the shadow of the cliffs. From the cliff, visitors must descend through the steps and immediately greeted bursts of waves and the blue sea. It was as if a hidden beach.

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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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Tips Safari in Tanzania

Safari In Tanzania

Tanzania is a paradise for the adventurous safari. Unique natural texture and diversity of flora and fauna make Tanzania to be one of the major destinations for foreign tourists on safari fun.

Country located in East Africa has several National Parks and Conservation Areas are famous, such as the Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Ruaha National Park, and many other similar-scattered across the country.

Here are some tips if you want a safari in Tanzania.

1. Contact safari team of professional travel agents who many exist in East Africa or their representatives in Asia.

2. They will help booking travel tickets from Jakarta pp and information and other services such as visas, travel insurance, accommodation, and so on.

3. The team consists of a safari guide, driver and cook. They are equipped cars rover 4x4 and camping equipment complete. Do not forget to leave a tip of 10 dollars per day for every one of them.

4. Equip yourself with: a complete travel documents, travel insurance, cash (because of the difficulty of access to ATMs), drugs, anti mosquito cream, sunscreen, flashlight (preferably that can be mounted on the forehead), sunglasses, scarves to cover the nose and mouth due to dusty conditions during the road trip, hats, clothing that absorbs sweat, warm jacket anti wind, wet wipes (also tissue rolls), sandals and shoes comfortable for walking. Do not forget binoculars to see details of the animals from a distance, and a photo camera to capture special moments on safari.

5. Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration during a safari trip.

6. Obliged to respect the local culture and customs and littering are strictly prohibited.

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Dubai Miracle Garden, The Biggest Park In The World

Dubai Miracle Garden in Dubai, UAE

Not impossible expanse of colorful flowers thrive in the desert Arab Emirates. The proof, the world's largest flower garden has opened in Dubai. This Dubai Miracle Garden, which opened last Valentine's Day.

From the Telegraph, Thursday (28/03/2013), Dubai Miracle Garden is the world's largest flower garden. Land measuring 72 square meters covered 45 million colorful flowers. These flowers are not only beautiful extend, but also formed a variety such as hearts, stars, igloo (the typical home pole), pyramids, and others.

Dubai Miracle Garden opened right Valentine's Day, February 14, 2013 last. Flower development company name is root. They said, not impossible to develop an oasis in the desert, through the use of waste water and irrigation.

Not only beautiful, flower display in Dubai Miracle Garden will continue to change each season. Travelers can get a new experience each season. While in Europe there flowers die from winter, even in Dubai, winter is the peak time for flowers to flourish. In contrast, Dubai Miracle Garden will be closed at the height of summer.

Still no plan to open stores and restaurants in the complex's flower garden. However, Dubai Miracle Garden is receiving tourists. This flower garden is open from 10:00 to 22:00 local time on weekdays, and at 10.00-24.00 local time on weekends and holidays.

After the center opened in February, flower gardens will be closed at the end of May and reopened in October. While still early March, you have at least 3 months to enjoy the flower garden was a giant in the Middle East. The entry ticket price that is 20 dirhams (USD 53 000) for adults and children over 3 years.

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Five Locations Meteorite Travel in the World

Meteorites Ahnighito at the American Museum
of Natural History in New York, United States.

Events meteorite landing in Russia, Friday (02/15/2013) and then create a mixed reaction from the public. Some people are more alert and think of anticipatory action in order not to hurt the explosion hit. While others look for pieces of the meteorite actually excited about being perceived as a valuable rock.

For the collector, the space rock has incredible value, they did not hesitate to collect the expensive cost. However, museums and turns presenting you a cheap way to admire, to see, touch and even rocks from space are very rare presence. Here's a list of places where you can find valuable five worldwide meteorites.

1. Hoba Meteorite, National Museum, Namibia

Hoba meteorite is the single largest and most swag ever found on Earth's surface. This meteorite weighs 60 tons with a length and width of each 2.7 meters high and nearly a meter. Hoba expected to fall through the Earth's atmosphere at 80,000 years ago, but recently discovered by farmers in 1920. Despite the large size, the meteorite is not leaving a trail of crater formation, this is still a question as he continued to research scientists.

2. Meteorite El Chaco, Argentina

Had made an attempt to move the stone to Germany in 2012. But, nevertheless was conducted as blocked by Argentine residents and scientists. Until now El Chaco meteorite and the remaining pieces are displayed neatly in El Chaco province, northeast Argentina.

The meteorite is believed to fall as part of a meteor shower that occurred roughly between 4,000 and 5,000 years ago. El Chaco is one of the many fragments of the iron meteorite called Campo del Cielo weighing 37 tons. He became the biggest fragment of a rock group once the second largest after the Hoba meteorite.

3. Willamette Meteorite, New York, USA

Meterorit Willamette at the American Museum of Natural History have the weight of 15.5 tonnes, making it the largest iron meteorite ever found in the United States and the sixth largest in the world. This meteorite was first discovered in 1902 by a miner, Ellis Hughes in Oregon. Estimated meteorites reach the Earth a million years ago and is highly respected by the Native American tribe known as the Clackamas Chinook, who lived in the Willamette Valley.

4. Meteorite Ahnighito, New York, USA

Ahnighito in at the American Museum of Natural History have the weight of 31 tons and also the largest meteorite ever moved by humans. Meteorites in a single fragment of the Cape York meteorite that hit the Earth more than 100,000 years ago in northwest Greenland.

After a meteorite owned by indigenous Inuit, a piece of iron is a dream of many people. Until 1897, the explorer Sir John Ross risked everything Tent and take him to New York.

5. Meteorite Bacubirito, Culiacan, Mexico

You can find the meteorite Bacubirito in Building Centro de Ciencias in Culiacan, which is a city in northwestern Mexico. Meteor was first discovered in 1863 by geologist Gilbert Ellis Bailey and weighs 24 tons. However, its size at 4.2 meters making it the longest meteorite ever found.

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"Red Carpet" Service for AirAsia X passengers

Air Asia

AirAsia X, AirAsia affiliate serving long-haul flights, launched a new service called "Red Carpet", a special service for passengers who want to experience a more personalized check-in at the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT), Kuala Lumpur.

AirAsia has launched its own red carpet in March 2012. AirAsia X is now collaborating with AirAsia help provide this service for the passengers who want to fly to the many remote destinations.

Privilege to be earned by the passengers who use the Red Carpet include special check-in counters, priority check-in baggage, and access to the Plaza Premium Lounge at LCCT, fast track immigration section. As well, the priority for security checks, into the aircraft (based on aircraft parking locations) as well as priority baggage at destination destination.

The passengers can book these services online or at airports. Counter counter the Red Carpet in S25 and S26. In the event of cancellation or delay of flights, passengers are entitled to a refund (refund) or use the Red Carpet at their next flight.

"AirAsia X is very pleased to provide the Red Carpet for the passengers. As a VIP service, passengers can now use the Red Carpet and priority ranging from check-in to get into the plane, "said AirAsia X CEO, Azran Osman Rani in a press release received by Kompas.com.

The passengers from Indonesia will also be able to enjoy the latest services from AirAsia X's. Those who are in big cities like Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya and Bali, it would be easy and convenient to fly to destinations of interest in China, Japan, Korea, and Australia to use fly-thru and Red Carpet.

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Is this the Hotel Room in the Future?

Hotel Room in the Future?

Check the status of your flight on the floor. Or, tap the screen to open the toilet transparent. Flick of a finger to change the wall decorations.

A presentation of SerranoBrothers Design Studio, based in Spain showing footage of what some hotel rooms in the future.

A picture appears only in dreams. However, the vision of pedesain mention hotel rooms in the future is not far from reality.

Together with the Instituto Tecnológico Hotelero (ITH) who are both from Spain, SerranoBrothers present a futuristic design hotel room called "The ITH Room Xperience" at Spain's International Tourism Fair (FEATURE) in January.

The room design focuses on interactive and flexible side of each decoration and room. Even the floor was made ​​interactive.

"We chose a room with the ability to change itself according to the needs of the guest and the guest experience expected," said Diego Serrano, one of the founders of SerranoBrothers Design Studio.

"It's a challenge, that the technology should be able to create a room to adapt to different situations, roles, time, and even moods of her guests," added Serrano.

Some of that interest is the ability of the wall to change according to the demand of users. The window is designed as an eye, fabric window coverings will open like eyelids.

"The windows are made of stretched fabric cover. Of the sensor or remote control, which controls the wall to open access as a closet and toilet, mini-bar, and the window, "said Serrano.

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