Titanic II Ready to Sail in 2016

Titanic II Ready to Sail in 2016

Titanic cruise ship that sank in 1912, so legendary to make many people want to feel the luxury boat. Do not be sad, Titanic II is created and ready to invite travelers sailing in 2016.

Is a billionaire from Australia, Clive Palmer to be planning to make a replica of the Titanic II. Unlike the original ship, Titanic II will be made more modern, with more advanced technology. The plan, this yacht will start its maiden voyage in 2016.

In a press conference in New York on Tuesday (26/2) yesterday, Palmer said the construction of the vessel with 835 cabins will begin in the next year. China was chosen as the construction site.

"Titanic was the ship of dreams. Titanic II will be the ship that made the dream come true," Said Palmer.

Palmer said there are 40,000 people already signed up for the inaugural cruise ticket Titanic II. Among the passengers, there are 16 people who are willing to pay between $ 750 thousand to 1 million (USD 7.2 billion-9, 7 billion).

On its maiden voyage, Titanic II will trace the path that had passed its predecessor, the Titanic in 1912. The path starts from Southampton to New York. Unfortunately, at the inaugural voyage of Titanic, cruise bumped into an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean, killing more than 1,300 passengers and crew.

"One of the advantages of global warming is not a lot of the iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean," added Palmer.

Not only by the same route with the first Titanic, passengers will also be prepared clothing like in 1912. Not only that, to be more similar to the first Titanic, passengers also will not provide telephone, television or the internet.

What distinguishes Titanic II Titanic II to I was going to have a Turkish bath, meeting facilities, casinos, theaters, and hospitals. Titanic II is also equipped with air conditioning, deck safety by lifeboat more.

Just like the first Titanic, Titanic II also has some classes for passengers, ie grade one, two and three. Passengers in each class will not be merged. Palmer himself, claims will be in Grade 3, wearing a wig and clothing in 1912.

Palmer said the Titanic II would be the safest cruises in the world. When asked if the ship is going down, Palmer replied "Too proud to say that. I think the people who have said no in the past, have regretted it."

However, many doubts about the Titanic II arises because manufacturing company in China, CSC Jinling. This doubt arises because CSC Jinling no experience in international luxury boatbuilding.

Palmer dismissed many doubts, saying, "It is even so the motivation to show the world what can be done."

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World's Highest Hotel Opened in Dubai

World's Highest Hotel Opened in Dubai

Dubai apparently not satisfied with just having the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa. They just opened the world's tallest hotel, the JW Marriott Marquis towering 355 feet tall with 72 floors.

The JW Marriott Marquis, Dubai hotels record highest in the world version of the Guinness Book of World Records. This is the 59th branch of the JW Marriott Marquis Group outside of North America. The opening of the hotel on this week attended by President and CEO of Marriott International Arne Sorenson.

"Dubai is an important destination for Marriott International, as a city with world class facilities. We offer the traveler the luxury experience like no other," says Arne.

The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai target segment MICE tourism (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions). The hotel has indoor and outdoor space with an area of ​​7500 m2, including two ballrooms. The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai also has 9 restaurants, 5 bars and lounges.

Resto is a mainstay for travelers is the steakhouse Prime 68, Izakaya sushi restaurant, cocktail bar Vault. All there on the floor 71 and 72, aka the hotel rooftop definitely offers incredible scenery. The hotel also has a restaurant Rang Mahal, with Chef Atul Kochhar, the first Indian chef origin holds a Michelin star.

To pamper guests, The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai has Saray Spa and Health Club area of ​​4,000 m2. Signature spa available is Milk and Honey treatment, Arabic Coffee Awakener, and Lemon Mint Body Polish. On the 7th floor there is a 30 meter swimming pool with Aqua Poolside Bar and Grill.

"We are delighted that this place finally opened officially and we are confident this hotel could be a new standard in the hotel business in the region and the world," said General Manager of the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Rupprecht Queitsch.

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Berlin Wall Monument Threatened Evicted

Berlin Wall Monument Threatened evicted

Historical attractions of the Berlin Wall were left in the city of Berlin, Germany threatened eviction luxury apartment project. Historians, tourists and artists protested loudly.

East Side Gallery is the remaining piece of the Berlin Wall along the 1.3 km in the former east Berlin. Gallery called because the walls are decorated with murals, including the famous mural pictures the former leader of the Soviet Union and East Germany, Leonid Brezhnev and Eric Honecker, kissing.

However, a tourist attraction visited by 800,000 travelers each year is threatened with eviction from a luxury apartment project owned by Living Bauhaus. While this plan sounds traveler ears, they are very regret.

"If Berlin is not careful, he's going to lose this beautiful building," said Coco Garcia Lopez (21) tourists from Madrid.

The nightclub owners around the East Side Gallery is also concerned eviction will make lazy travelers coming to the region. "If built luxury apartments, it's like building a gas station in front of the museum," said Sascha Disselkamp, nightclub manager Sage.

But there is nothing more sad than Kani Alavi, one of the artists who painted the mural on the Berlin Wall and led the renovation of the Berlin Wall four years ago. Apartment building plans will destroy the history and culture that are stored on this wall.

"All the mural paintings of the Berlin Wall was a symbol of freedom in Berlin and Europe. If destroyed, you're ruining the authenticity of this place," Alavi said.

So, what did the Berlin city government? Franz Schulz representing the Berlin city government said the Berlin Wall would be moved. The investor has the legal right not only to build apartments, but also to build a bike and pedestrian paths.

It remains unclear how many meters of 1.3 km that remains of the Berlin Wall which will be subject evicted. But for tourists, it still is a sad news.

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6 Best Location For Shooting In The Beach

Koh Phi Phi di Thailand

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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