Approximately forty miles south of Cancun, Mexico and overlooking the Caribbean Sea, Playa del Carmen has become a vacationer's dream, and rightfully so. The average temperature is 77 degrees and can reach as high as 95 degrees during the summer months. There is sunshine year-round, so bring your sunscreen and someone special along to help you keep your body covered in lotion. This is a vacation spot that you will never forget.
There is just no better way leave your world behind than a visit to beautiful Playa del Carmen. With so many activities to choose from, you can make memories that will last a lifetime.
Close your eyes and imagine: the sky above is the bluest you have ever seen and there's not a cloud in sight. Sitting next to you and holding a tropical drink is the person you love, who is seeing you in a whole new light, relaxed and at peace. The only big decision you'll have to make is whether you want to explore the Great Barrier Reef today or explore your wild side by participating in one of the many extreme sporting events available.
As the afternoon wears on, after you've seen the Great Barrier Reef, you and your better half head back to the room for a power nap or a little alone time. It's time to recharge your battery. The nightlife here in Playa Del Carmen doesn't begin until midnight.
It's dinner time and there are so many restaurants from which to choose. Are you in the mood for American? Italian? Mexican perhaps?
After dinner, a walk down the "strip" seems to be in order. The sun begins to set and you stroll hand in hand down Quinta Avenue. You stop at the shopping mall to pick up a few items for friends back home as well as a few items for yourself and something special for your significant other.
Nightclubs swing into action at midnight and it seems everyone is here. The atmosphere is electric, the music is powerful and the drinks are delicious. Your partner takes your hand and leads you to the dance floor where you both dance like you're teenagers. You're sweating and laughing and having the time of your lives: you only have eyes for each other. This has turned out to be much more than a vacation, it has been brought the fun back into your lives.
Morning arrives and with it, a new day of decisions: should you go diving or visit the Mayan Ruins of Tulum and Coba? There's always the Xaman-Ha Aviary with its exotic birds, or should you get on the ferry and make a quick trip to Cozumel? Or after a busy day yesterday, and a full night of dancing, maybe you should spend the day on the beach, enjoying the white sands, warm water, blue skies, and each other.
When your vacation has concluded, it is only a short 45 minute ride to the Cancun International Airport and the flight back to your hometown. You'll return feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Don't be surprised if you start counting the days until your next visit to Playa Del Carmen!
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Thursday, December 27, 2007
The Famous Tourist Spot in Malaysia
Nowal Khan
The island of Penang, Malaysia is dubbed as the “Pearl of the Orient” and considered as one of Asia’s most famous travel destination to date. This is not quite hard to imagine since Penang has grown into a beautiful city with modern architecture and yet still manages to preserve its historical value overtime, offering the best of worlds in one small area.
RELIGION
Religion in this side of world is freely expressed and respected. The official religion in Penang is Islam but you can find temples and other religious grounds from different faiths such as Buddhist and Hindu temples.
ANNUAL FESTIVALS
Penang is a fairly busy island, always bustling with annual festivities of different cultures. If you are visiting the island of Penang, it is not uncommon to chance upon at least one festival taking place during your stay. Some of the highlights are Chinese New Year held every late January or early February which signifies the beginning of Chinese Lunar year and Christmas Day celebrated by Christians every month of December.
Other occasions held in Penang, Malaysia annually are: The Birthday of the Goddess of Mercy, Wesak Day or the birthday of Lord Buddha, Hari Raya Puasa which marks the end of Ramadan, Saint Anne’s Feast, Hari Raya Haji, Festival of Nine Emperor Gods, Malaysia’s National Day, and Deepavali in commemoration of the slaying of evil king by Lord Krishna.
CUISINE
Penang travel can never be completed without sampling its fine delicacy and cuisine greatly influenced by Malays, Chinese and Indians. There is definitely no room for picky eaters here since there is always something for everybody and food is really great, tourists usually come back for more. The most famous dish is the Penang Laksa, a tamarind-based fish soup filled with noodles. Penang Laksa is a very delicious and filling treat. Tourist can either choose to buy their food from “hawkers” of roadside stalls or get them at regular sit-in restaurants which nicely dotted the area. Gurney Drive is the famous food street where you will find hawker’s stalls lined up and selling best of Penang Food.
Some of Penang’s local favorites are:
- Satay or Malaysian style kebab.
- Apom, an Indian paper-thin pancake.
- Apong, Nyonya’s folded pancake.
- Beef ball noodles
- Char Koay Teow, stir-fried rice noodles.
- Chicken rice, a complete meal of Hainanese rice cooked in chicken stock served with roasted or steamed chicken.
- Fried oysters for seafood lovers!
- Mee Goreng, an Indian fried noodle.
- Mee Suah Tau or vermicelli soup with flaked crab meat.
This is just some of the suggested food fare in Penang since this town is known for its excellent cuisine and their food list is virtually endless.
BEACHES
Penang beaches stretch from Tanjung Bungah to Telok Bahang for miles and miles. The most popular beach front is the Batu Ferringhi which is quite busy during peak seasons. Other beaches that you can find in Penang are: Tanjung Bungah, Muka Head, Pantai Keracut, Pantai Acheh, Monkey Beach and Gertak Sanggul, all of which are beautiful sandy beaches where you can relax and have fun under the sun.
The island of Penang, Malaysia is dubbed as the “Pearl of the Orient” and considered as one of Asia’s most famous travel destination to date. This is not quite hard to imagine since Penang has grown into a beautiful city with modern architecture and yet still manages to preserve its historical value overtime, offering the best of worlds in one small area.
RELIGION
Religion in this side of world is freely expressed and respected. The official religion in Penang is Islam but you can find temples and other religious grounds from different faiths such as Buddhist and Hindu temples.
ANNUAL FESTIVALS
Penang is a fairly busy island, always bustling with annual festivities of different cultures. If you are visiting the island of Penang, it is not uncommon to chance upon at least one festival taking place during your stay. Some of the highlights are Chinese New Year held every late January or early February which signifies the beginning of Chinese Lunar year and Christmas Day celebrated by Christians every month of December.
Other occasions held in Penang, Malaysia annually are: The Birthday of the Goddess of Mercy, Wesak Day or the birthday of Lord Buddha, Hari Raya Puasa which marks the end of Ramadan, Saint Anne’s Feast, Hari Raya Haji, Festival of Nine Emperor Gods, Malaysia’s National Day, and Deepavali in commemoration of the slaying of evil king by Lord Krishna.
CUISINE
Penang travel can never be completed without sampling its fine delicacy and cuisine greatly influenced by Malays, Chinese and Indians. There is definitely no room for picky eaters here since there is always something for everybody and food is really great, tourists usually come back for more. The most famous dish is the Penang Laksa, a tamarind-based fish soup filled with noodles. Penang Laksa is a very delicious and filling treat. Tourist can either choose to buy their food from “hawkers” of roadside stalls or get them at regular sit-in restaurants which nicely dotted the area. Gurney Drive is the famous food street where you will find hawker’s stalls lined up and selling best of Penang Food.
Some of Penang’s local favorites are:
- Satay or Malaysian style kebab.
- Apom, an Indian paper-thin pancake.
- Apong, Nyonya’s folded pancake.
- Beef ball noodles
- Char Koay Teow, stir-fried rice noodles.
- Chicken rice, a complete meal of Hainanese rice cooked in chicken stock served with roasted or steamed chicken.
- Fried oysters for seafood lovers!
- Mee Goreng, an Indian fried noodle.
- Mee Suah Tau or vermicelli soup with flaked crab meat.
This is just some of the suggested food fare in Penang since this town is known for its excellent cuisine and their food list is virtually endless.
BEACHES
Penang beaches stretch from Tanjung Bungah to Telok Bahang for miles and miles. The most popular beach front is the Batu Ferringhi which is quite busy during peak seasons. Other beaches that you can find in Penang are: Tanjung Bungah, Muka Head, Pantai Keracut, Pantai Acheh, Monkey Beach and Gertak Sanggul, all of which are beautiful sandy beaches where you can relax and have fun under the sun.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
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