Visitors to Bermuda in 2009 will see the introduction of several new and redesigned resorts as well as gala celebrations all through the year.  In case you haven’t considered the pleasures of Bermuda in some time, here’s a refresher about the charms that have captivated visitors for hundreds of years.  Bermuda has 21 miles of glorious landscape including quaint harbors, pink sand beaches and dozens of mid-size luxury resorts and inns.  Bermuda is one of the world’s top golf destinations with 9 championship courses – more courses per square mile than any other destination.  200 square miles of coral reefs will delight divers, who will find more wreck sites to explore than anywhere else on earth.  Shopping and dining have always been a top priority in Bermuda, and you’ll appreciate that Bermuda’s currency is on par with the US dollar.  Located just a two hour flight from major east coast cities, Bermuda makes a perfect long weekend escape destination.

There has never been a more exciting time to visit Bermuda and sink your toes into those warm, powdery pink sand beaches.  Here’s a recap of the events and new venues awaiting you lucky travelers:

Tucker’s Point Resort – is a brand new luxury resort, private club and residential community that celebrated it’s opening in April, 2009.  It’s dramatic ocean front location gives wonderful views of  Castle Harbour, Harrington Sound and the Atlantic Ocean.  Guestrooms feature a lovely balcony or terrace, gracious decor, top amenities and amazingly, a fireplace for ambiance.  8 restaurants offer every dining experience you could wish for from formal dining in elegant rooms, quiet wine room or library, less formal palm court, Winter Lounge, Chef’s kitchen table, or Terrace Grill.  Find all their information at TuckersPoint.com

Newstead Belmont Hills Resort – Open for just a year, this resort offers visitors a charming harborside boutique hotel with a dramatic infinity pool looking out over Great Sound.  Each residence offers views over the gardens, to the infinity pool, across to the city of Hamilton and out to Great Sound – wonderful!  Accommodations offer large living space with a kitchen, sitting room, bathroom and bedroom area.  Check out them out at Newsteadbelmonthills.com.

The Reefs – Long considered one of Bermuda’s best hotels, 2009 sees the completion of The Reefs Club – a private club of 19 luxury two and three bedroom residences which will be available for a brief time as one-time rentals.  The Reefs has also new and expanded services at it’s well respected La Serena Spa.  Find the info you’ll need at TheReefs.com

Upcoming events to look for:
Cup Match Cricket Festival – July 30-31, 2009
Bermuda Music Festival – October, 2009
PGA Grand Slam of Golf – October 19-21, 2009
World Rugby Classic – November 8-14, 2009
Bermuda Christmas Boat Parade – December 12, 2009

For all the vacation planning information you’ll need – visit BermudaTourism.com.  And the good news is that there is lots of ways to reach Bermuda.  Eight major airlines serve the island – American, Continental, delta, JetBlue, US Airways, USA3000, Air Canada and British Airways, and a number of cruise lines make stops during summer months.  With all the inbound service to Bermuda, prices stay competitive and reasonable.  If you haven’t considered a vacation in Bermuda latetely – it’s time.

Waterfalls hide in all corners of this planet, from specks of islands like Réunion to bustling countries like India, some gushing straight down and others dilly-dallying along rocks, some amidst glaciers and others tucked away in parched landscapes. Each has its own charm, so how to narrow down the world’s most spectacular?

Dean Goss, along with fellow waterfall connoisseur Bryan Swan, have taken quite a calculated approach, working up an algorithm that figures in volume of water, height and verticality of drop, as well as setting—be it pristine or overdeveloped.

“We grew up collecting waterfalls like little kids collect baseball cards,” says Goss of he and Swan. They met after stumbling across each other’s web sites devoted to waterfalls and merged forces to create World Waterfall Database, the most comprehensive online resource for waterfall information, complete with a “World’s 100 Best Waterfalls” list.

Their obsession has certain benefits: In 2003, a respected Japanese photographer named Yoshikazu Shirakawa caught wind of their list and brought them along as consultants when he toured the world shooting the 100 greatest waterfalls (his final cut differs a bit from theirs). “He loves a list of superlatives,” says Swan. The project ended with a gallery reception and a coffeetable book priced for $400 “that would probably require a trip to the emergency room if you dropped it on your foot.”

Gary Black is another professional photographer who’s interested in waterfalls—they’ve been his specialty for the last three decades, over which time he’s accumulated tens of thousands of photos.

Although he grew up just 15 minutes from Niagara in Ontario, Canada, “my favorite waterfalls don’t tend to be the hugest ones,” says Black, who prefers to photograph large-but-cascading streams. “They hit the rocks on the way down—it’s not a solid, straight drop.”

The reasons for being attracted to certain falls are as varied as falls themselves. Forbes Traveler has narrowed down the world’s cataracts to the most awe-inspiring, unique ones in a mix of destinations, near luxury accommodations or accessible with world-class tours.

Sometimes the best way to see a fall is nothing new: According the Black, the Maid of the Mist boat tour is the perfect way to see Niagara, despite the new-fangled helicopter rides, floodlights at night, and revolving dining rooms that have cropped up since the ferry’s inception in 1846. Blue-ponchoed passengers travel down the Niagara River right to the base of the falls, where “there’s a wall of water on your left and a wall of water on your right, and mist all over the place. It’s a totally different perspective than seeing the falls from up above. It’s wow.”

A waterfall can be spectacular without being big, wide or tall. In New Zealand, where waterfalls abound, Huka stands above the rest with its brilliant blue waters. It’s only about 30 feet tall, but packs a ton of force, carrying an enormous amount of water from Lake Taupo through a narrow canyon, erupting down the drop.

Goss has visited so many falls (about 3,000) and seen photos of so many (he talks about most as though he’s been there in person) that he now has a knack for identifying the location of a fall without knowing anything about it but its picture. Iceland’s falls are particularly distinctive, he says. “There are a lot of beautiful waterfalls in Iceland because there’s so much volcanic activity going on. Over the course of centuries or millennia a volcano erupts, it forms a layer of lava, organic stuff grows on top and then that gets matted down, and then there’s the next flow.” Svartifoss in southern Iceland is the smallest waterfall (at 80 feet) to be included in Shirakawa’s roundup. “It has amazing black rock columns; he was absolutely enthralled by the bedrock.”

From just-discovered, gigantic cataracts to aesthetically inspiring falls, from one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World (Victoria Falls in Africa) to preternaturally blue waters lurking in Croatian parks (Plitvice), the world of waterfalls carries such varied enchantments. The list of the top ones is ever-changing, thanks to new discoveries as well as evolving cravings—whether you desire a fall that’s intimidatingly powerful or simply meditative. “It’s like asking, what’s better, steak or sushi?” says Goss. “It all depends on the mood.”

For a discerning traveller who likes to see the world around, the world’s best luxury hotels provide the right places to relax. Where ever you might go, what ever you might do there are some basic things that need to be just right to make your stay a splendid experience.

Great ambience, peace and tranquillity, activities and entertainment options, mouth watering and nutritious cuisine, bar facilities and above all personalized service – all these and more go into making the world’s best hotels. If you are used to luxury then nothing but the best will do for you. You can select the best resorts by considering features like where it is located, what the basic and extra facilities it offers are and what the rates are.

The best resorts typically have all-inclusive facilities. So, if all you want to do is have a leisurely pace of life in a peaceful ambience, you can just go for it. Or if you prefer energetic and activity filled holidays, that is also made possible. The world’s best hotels offer not just luxurious accommodation but much more. Cuisine is one of the most important considerations in ranking a hotel among the world best hotels. There are options to satisfy gourmets and the careful eater. The world’s best hotels serve cuisine from all over the world so that the holiday maker gets to enjoy all that is best and tasty from across the globe. A varied cuisine that takes care of the gastric juices is some thing that elevates a vacation from being great to being memorable for a very long time to come.

Hotels go into the best luxury hotels list for many reasons like the overall luxury provided to guests during their stay, the personalized care given, cuisine, extra facilities like spas, relaxation treatments, fun activities and much more. The simple equation is what ever the guest might want; the world’s best hotels should be able to provide that. Planning a vacation can be an exciting and yet a daunting task. Many things have to be decided and chosen. First is deciding upon the vacation destination from across the wide world. Based on the type of climate, ease of travel, type of place like a historical place or a wild life park etc the vacation destination can be chosen. Once that is done, the next step is to look for the world best hotels there and select the one that is most suitable for you. It is always a good idea to plan your vacations well ahead in order to avoid confusions and disappointments. The world’s best luxury hotels are typically booked up well in advance. So, you can save yourself from being disappointed by booking ahead – this is especially so in the holiday season.

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The park is sure to please even the fussiest vacationers. The Fisherman’s Wharf is located near the ferry pier called the Hong Kong – Macau Ferry Pier.

Whatever the time of year that people drop by to this amazing theme park, it’s always full of activity. There is so much to see and do, as the complex has over a hundred shops and eateries. Each one of these little outlets is housed in structures that resemble international sea ports. They range from Venice and Amsterdam to even Cape Town. If this is not all, the park has its own casino and rides.

The Fisherman’s Wharf is one of the fairly recent attractions that was added as a family friendly entertainment venue to Macau. If visitors are looking to go shopping and have a good time while doing it then there isn’t a better place as this area never seems to go to sleep. One of the highlight of the park is the explosion of vibrant flames of a recreated 40 metre volcano and the accompanying Jet Ski stunts which are simply something to see.

The parks admission is free and upon entering visitors will be spoilt for choice as to what to engage in first. While the rides are family favorites, party goers won’t be able to resist club hopping at the Wharf’s row of clubs.

After an amazing time at the Fisherman’s Wharf a relaxing time at a hotel in Macau would be ideal. There are many hotels that offer pampering of a luxury hotel Macau standard, and one of the more popular choices among business and leisure travellers is the Venetian Macau Resort Hotel.

This water front area is very popular with tourists as it is a place where visitors get to experience the local culture and cuisine all in one place. Docas is teeming with restaurants, clubs and bars. But to experience the best of the best visitors should step into the bars and restaurants near the Avenida Sun Yat Sen.

This is the party region of Macau where everything goes on till the wee hours of the morning. The restaurants have their side walk tables and their own traditional names. Most of these eateries attract local crowds with popular bands that play live and best of all the music is a mix of English, African, Brazil, Portugal and Asian, creating a unique blend.

In addition to the food and music, this part of Macau also offers casinos which are many and they dot the area with their bright lights and interesting names. In no way are the casinos for small time ‘try-your-luck’ adventurers although the casinos do cater to these types, the majority who walk through these doors are high rollers who want nothing less that a VIP suite when spending an evening.

For those who are not interested in the big bucks and just looking to have a good time, there are lower risk plays such as blackjack, baccarat and even slot machines. In addition tourist could choose to spend an evening at the Canindrome, which is the only greyhound racing complex in the whole of Asia.

After a hard day of partying at the Docas curling up in a luxury Hotel Macau would be ideal and waking up to some pampering at a resort hotel such as the Sands Macau Resort Hotel would be the perfect ending to a vacation well spent.

So what do tourists have to see? The temple comprises of three main shrines which are placed behind each other. The Buddha of longevity hall, a hall of Sakyamuni and the Kun Iam Hall all have many smaller shrines which surround these main halls. Non Buddhists make the trek to this temple to take in the beautiful art work on the walls of these temples. Typical to its Ming Dynasty origins these halls feature detailed and intricate work making them more beautiful to look at.

A focal point of the Sakyamuni hall is the huge gilded statues, while the statute of Sakyamuni is in the centre. Another unique feature in this hall is that a 300 year old bell is used to invoke the blessings of the Gods.

Kun Iam Temple, during previous years was headed by a Monk called Dashan in the 1600s. Apart from all its religious trappings, the temple has some ancient artifacts in the form of literature and antiques which are rare and sure to enthrall visitors. The temple is also the home to an inscription regarding the reconstruction of the temple written during the Qing dynasty by Zhao Yunjing.

After an exhilarating day of exploring the Kun Iam Temple, tourists could take the Macau Ferry Terminal that is just five minutes away from the beautiful Sands Macau Resort Hotel.  Here, at this luxury Hotel in Macau guests could get pampered and ease those holiday tensions away. This resort hotel in Macau offers amazing ocean and city views while its restaurant offers delightful cuisines ranging from Cantonese dishes to steak cooked in a true Vegas style steak house.

A great hit with tourists across the globe, Rajasthan occupies a cherished place on the map of India. Soaked in royalty, this fascinating destination of India is highly praised for its rich cultural heritage, glorious history and numerous tourist attractions. Palaces, havelis, forts, gardens, lakes, desert, mountains and wildlife…Rajasthan has everything.

Jaisalmer city of this famous Indian tourist destination give you a taste of a colorful desert, Jaipur takes pride in its architectural marvels and precious and semi-precious stones, Udaipur leaves you spell bound with stunning palaces, Pushkar invites you to the world famous cattle fair, Jodhpur wins heart with its forts and handicrafts, Ajmer houses one of the most famous pilgrimage, and the list seems to be endless.

Gorge on the traditional Rajasthani cuisine, which has a lot of options to offer. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes are served here. Some of the most famous culinary delights are dal-bati-churma, malpuas, mawa kachori, lal maans(red meat) and safed maans.

Depending on your taste you can choose from a variety of tourism options in Rajasthan. Some of the popular tourism options are heritage tourism, wildlife tourism, cultural tourism, historical tourism and village tourism.

The garden was originally a section of the residence of the Chairman of the British East India Company. In 1886, following the death of the succeeding owner, a Portuguese merchant, it was gifted to the state in memory of the renowned Portuguese poet Luis de Camoes. The poet lived for two years in Macau and is said to have spent much time in the park composing poetry. The grotto was built in 1835 by the Portuguese trader encircling a bust of Luis de Camoes. The government later constructed the bronze bust seen today. The grotto also contains inscriptions of the poet’s most widely read poems. On June 10th annually, the Portuguese in Macau gather at the grotto to commemorate the poet.

The grotto looks on to a sprawling garden equipped with seats under the cooling shade of Bunyan trees. A bronze statue titled “Embrace” graces the entry to the garden, symbolizing the long standing Chinese-Portuguese friendship. The lanes leading from the rear of the grotto ascend to a Chinese pavilion situated on a forested hill. Furnished with stone tables and stools it has become a popular spot with enthusiastic, native chess players. The visitor is treated to an excellent view of the harbor from the highest point of the garden, the Gazebo. Natural bounty and excellent yet unobtrusive artistry couple to create an atmosphere of serene beauty which has led to the wide popularity of The Camoes Garden among local and foreign visitors

Accommodation for visitors can be easily found in a Macau hotel. If you wish to stay at a luxury hotel in Macau, The Venetian Macau Resort Hotel provides a comfort and ease to your stay complete with a complementary shuttle bus to facilitate arrival at the hotel.

Vietnam is a very unique place for MICE which combined a wonderful culture, innovative people, unique MICE facility and beautiful scenery. Figures released by the Vietnam’s General Statistics Office (GSO) showed that among 1.85 million foreign tourists traveling to Vietnam in the first six months of 2008, as many as 278,000 visitors traveled in combination with attending seminars or conferences. That is an increase of 26.3 percent over the same period last year.

As for the nation’s potential in the MICE industry, experts from the World Tourism Organization said, during their recent visit to Vietnam, that its MICE tourism may become a fierce competitor against Singapore, which is regarded as the biggest MICE market in southeast Asia. The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) stated that, Vietnam is emerging as a safe destination in the world and an attractive place for foreign investors.

This summer of the 2009 Luxury Travel Vietnam organising many special events for NGOs in Vietnam which particularly evolved in health and public relation events.

“With our professional and experienced management team, we aim to free you from the stress and worries associated with the planning and execution of promotion events” According to Mr Hung the MICE and Marketing department of the Luxury Travel Vietnam.

Luxury Travel Vietnam aims to provide top-notch services to every client, coupled with the utmost professionalism in planning, organization and coordination which focus on initially B2B and B2C initially.

“Quality management, top-notch service, teamwork and client satisfaction are our main priorities” Hung added.

In the previous years luxury travel Co.,Ldt has had over 200 valuable customers was traveling to Vietnam in term of Incentive, the company’s core business in the next few years is the leading in MICE activities for European in Vietnam, Lao, Cambodia and Thailand among their customers were some ministers, business man meeting and conference of Royal of Oman with respectful references.

MICE planners learn more information on the website at www.luxurytravelvietnam.com to organize their next successful meeting incentive conference and exhibition