Heaven on Earth

    The Purple Romance
    Comet (Make a wish)

    Lavender Farm and Tree


    Edge of Glacier

    Deep Autumn

    Breithorn Peak ( Switzerland )

    Lavender at the Foot of the Mountain

    Mirror Lake

    Earthbound Rainbow

    Blue Sea

    The Night Scene of Eiffel Tower

    Lavender Farm Tasmania


    Tundra

    Cherry Blossoms Japan





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Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janiero

    Rio de Janiero (River of January in English) is the second largest city of Brazil. Among the cities in Brazil, Rio gets the most number of tourist visits every year because of its abundance in wonderful tourist attractions and one of those tourist attractions is the "Christ The Redeemer". The statue is considered to be the largest Art Deco statue in the world. Below are the 10 facts you should know about the magnificent statue.
    • Build between 1922 and 1931, the Christ the Redeemer has become the symbol of Christianity in Rio and Brazil. The budget for construction clocked at $250,000.
    • Christ the Redeemer also symbolizes freedom, blessing and protection.
    • The idea was suggested by Princess Isabel but the idea was dismissed in 1889. Years passed by and the Catholic Circle of Rio organized another proposal in 1921. Among the designs, the statue with open arms on a pedestal was chosen.
    • The outer layers of the monument were built from high-quality soapstone.
    • It is located at the Peak of Corcovado Mountain in Tijuca Forest National Park and is referred to as the World’s Largest Art Deco-- standing at 130 feet and weighs 635 tons.
    • Heitor da Silva Costa was the local engineer of the monument and it was originally sculptured by Paul Landowski.
    • Christ the Redeemer was inaugurated in October 12, 1931 and welcomed numerous tourists around the world.
    • Christ the Redeemer has officially joined the list of New Seven Wold’s Wonders in July 7, 2007 along with Giza Pyramid Complex in Cairo, Chichen Itza in Yucatan, Mexico, Colosseum in Rome Italy, Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu in Cuzco, Peru, Petra in Jordan and Taj Mahal in Agra, India.
    • On February 10, 2008, the monument suffered a damage caused by thunders and lightning. Restoration effort was immediately put into place, especially in the statue’s head and arms.
    • Getting to Christ the Redeemer is easy. Once you’re in Rio de Janeiro, simply go to Cosme Velho District, specifically the Rua Cosme Velho 513. This is the place where you are going to buy tickets for train. This train takes you through the Atlantic Rainforest up to the statue’s foot.
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The Floating House: Maxima


    What is Maxima Beach Resort?

    Located at Samal Islands, the Maxima is a two-storey beach house designed with four rooms and is also furnished with three king-size beds and four single beds. The house has also toilets and three functioning showers.

    Staying inside the house is a breeze due to its operational kitchen equipped with cooking facilities, refrigerator and other indoor living tools. Apart from outings, the house also welcomes corporate meetings and other private parties.

    All and that will cost Php 12,500 good and only limited to ten people.

    Fun Activities

    The Maxima Beach Resort is a place for endless water activities. Here, you can swim, kayak, fish, dive, explore, hunt and sunbath.

    The Hagimit Falls is a few steps away from the House and if you like, you can pay a visit in there and take a plunge into the water like a pro.

    Facilities

    Other facilities in the place include:
    • River Walk Grill
    • Butterfly House
    • Wild Water Rafting
    • River Front
    Rates
    • For ten people, the overnight accommodation costs Php 10,500 if it’s weekdays and Php 12,500 if it’s weekends. Pax of more than ten will be billed Php 300 per head.
    • Meals are offered. The three set of meals with snacks costs Php 900 per day.
    • Boat transportation from Peñaplata pier to Maxima Vice-Versa/Pick up cost Php 3,000
    • Maryknoll Jetty to Maxima, Island Hopping Tour cost Php 7,000 (Pumpboat ride)
    • Van transfer (Airport to Maxima Vice-Versa) costs Php 5,000
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Zest up @ Bluejaz Resort & Waterpark

    Bluejaz Resort and Waterpark is now considered a premier location for fun and adventure situated in the southern Philippine Islands. Anyone can visit this resort either by car or ferry or take a ride on a passenger ferry just a short distance away from Davao International Airport.

    Endless Fun under the Sun

    Bluejaz is proud of its various waterparks.

    For adults, there are Big Pool at the Gigantic Waterslides and Bluejaz Infinity pool overlooking Davao Gulf. Young at hearts will enjoy the Children's swimming/paddling pool, Children's pool with waterfall and Toddlers Pool at the Childrens Waterslides

    The Beach- water ski-ing, kayaking, wakeboarding and diving

    Variety of Rooms & Suites
    • Fiji Style Cottages (Php 3,500per night) - There are a total of four rooms in each cottage and that’s good for two to five persons.
    • Jazmin Rooms (Php 2,500 per night) - Ten rooms are available for a maximum of two to four persons only.
    • Backpackers Paradise Bunk Room (Php 550 per head) – Enjoy its co-ed dormlike European style bunk room. Furnished with common bathroom, shower facilities and double deck beds, the vacation is a breeze.
    • Tropical Rooms (Php 1900 per night) – Enough for six persons and it comes with a queen size bed.
    • The White House (Php 12,000 for the entire space) - It can house eight to twenty persons and an excess of Php 300 is asked for additional night of stay.
    Special Packages

    Day Tour Escapade is also available for Php 90 per head. Inclusive in this offer are entrance fee, open cottage, use of swimming pools and waterslides and boat transfer. Day Tour hours is only allowed from six in the morning to five in the afternoon.

    Bluejaz also offers overnight services. For Php 250 per head, you can enjoy the boat transfer, the open cottage and the free-of-charge use of pools and slides.

    Other Recreations
    • Blue Bling Bar and Restaurant- Opens from six the morning until eleven in the evening, taste their international and oriental cuisines.
    • The Bluejaz Pavilion – Their version of a meeting hall equipped with tables and chairs, mini sound system and white board. A stay of five hours will be billed Php 3,500 and is limited to fifty to one hundred guests.
    Booking and Reservations

    For any booking transactions, you can email Bluejaz Help Desk at info@bluejaz.net or fill out an inquiry form that can be found at this page https://www.bluejaz.net/Contact_us.html.Source URL: http://vextravel.blogspot.com/2010/06/
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Experience Serenity @ Pearl Farm Beach Resort

    Pearl Farm Beach Resort is a fourteen-hectare spread and was recognize as only a pearl farm. The resort is blessed with thousands of white-lipped oysters and cultivated pink, white and gold pearls. Today, Pearl farm Beach Resort promises a soothing and private retreat. Anything is you need is supervised by its congenial and charming staffs.

    Accommodation

    Deluxe Accommodation is available. The beach resort has seventy-three guestrooms as well as suites and cottages on elevated above the sea. Exclusive villas are inspired from the influences of Maranao and Samal ethnics, materials and form.
    • Hilltop Room
    • Samal House
    • Mandaya House
    • Samal Suite
    Few hundred meters away from Samal Island is the seven exclusive villas. These villas offer you a golf playing field with three holes. At the remaining hours of the day, you can chill while walking on the unspoiled white sand beach.

    Facilities
    • Play like Roger Federer in their tennis courts.
    • The resort also offers a wide array of water sports such as:
    • Wind Surfing
    • Water Polo
    • Jet Skiing
    • Water Skiing
    • Banana Boat Rides
    • Scuba Diving
    • Sea Kayaks
    • Hobie Cats
    • Wave Runners
    • Ylang Ylang Spa
    • Three function rooms and boardrooms for power meetings and conferences
    • The Gameroom offers you fun-filled and leisure activities.
    Reservations and Packages

    Reservations are done online. You can also avail of their various packages to make sure you experience the zest of your vacation escapade.
    • Dream Holidays Package
    • Family Package
    • Bed and Breakfast Package
    • Dream Honeymoon Package
    Rates (in US Dollars) do vary and it might change without formal notice. If you like to know other important details about those deals or to make a direct negotiation, contact their 24-hour Help Desk at (632) 910-4203 up to 05.
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