Posts Tagged ‘National Parks’

By Dian Hasan | October 15, 2009

In the hospitality world, there are some hotel companies that make such a compelling brand statement, with each of their properties, in perfect sync with the natural environment they are in and the local communities whose lives they touch and change. Creating place and culture-specific hotel experience long before it became a trend. Such is the Singapore-based Amanresorts. Since opening its first, Amanpuri in Phuket, Thailand some 20 years ago, Amanresorts has not waded from its passion to create the most unique stay experiences.

Aman-i-Khás in India’s Ranthambhore National Park, is no different. Read the rest of this entry »

By Dian Hasan | October 7, 2009

Explora started life as Chile’s leading adventure tour operator, taking world travelers to witness her majestic – and diverse – landscapes that are distinctively different. Atacama Desert in the north and the world-famous Patagonia in the south that leads to the southernmost tip of Tierra del Fuego.

Evolving into hotels was a natural progression for Explora. And it opened its first – Hotel Salto Chico in Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, in 1993. Following its success, Hotel de Larache opened five years later in the Atacama Desert, and in December 2007 the newest hotel, Posada de Mike Rapu, opened on Rapa Nui (Easter Island). Posada Mike Rapu is Chile’s first LEED-certified property, Chile’s first when it opened.

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By Dian Hasan | October 2, 2009

Relax in the lap of nature in the heart of a tropical green forest. Hear birdsongs from 80 feet above ground.

Green Magic Nature Resort is located in Vythiri in Kerala, 65 kms away from Calicut, enroute Bangalore Ooty Mysore at an altitude between 3,750 feet & 4,500 feet.

Part of the Jungle Park Resort group, the resort features Tree Houses, Eco Lodges and Ethnic Houses for a truly unforgettable stay experience. The Tree Houses can be reached by a unique indigenous cane lift. A hanging rope bridge connects the tree houses.

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By Dian Hasan | October 1, 2009

If you fancy re-living your childhood fantasy of staying in a treehouse, here’s your chance to regress back into childhood in a fun way in the land of intoxicating beauty, India.

Wild Canopy Reserve is located within the Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Masinagudi, a haven for any wildlife enthusiast. There is a choice of two deluxe Tree Houses, and two deluxe rooms, if staying in a tree is not your calling.

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Located in Hunan Province in China, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park covers a total area of 9,600 sq. km. This scenic area which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. In the area many scenic spots such as Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Baofeng Lake, Suoxi Valley, Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie Nature Reserve – together with Huanglong Cave (Asia’s largest cave), and many beautiful bridges, brooks and waterfalls. The natural beauty is a popular tourist attraction.

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By Dian Hasan | September 11, 2009

Let’s be frank, we all live with lists! The vast majority of us LOVE it, while others disdain it. But we all get through life – a little easier – equipped with these lists, or a variation thereof. Published Best Of~ lists, in particular, probably fascinate us the most.

The Media makes perennial compilations – print, electronic and now… viral. Everyone from Celebrity Gossip magazines to TV Gossip Shows, Yahoo and YouTube… including glossy Travel Magazines, like Condé Nast Traveler and Travel & Leisure who each year anoint “what’s hot” and “what’s not”, in Hotels, Spas, Airlines, Restaurants, and Travel Destinations. Even National Geographic has their version of a hot hotel list, but focuses on what matters the most – whether or not they have a green heart. The result: 50 Top Ecolodges: The Most Earth-Friendly Retreats in the World’s Most Spectacular Wilds. Here’s a partial look at some of them, across the 5 different categories of: Island, Savanna, Jungle, Desert, and Mountain.

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The rainforest treetop walks in Australia are not for the faint of heart or those fearful of heights, but can be incredibly amazing adventures for those who dare to take the walk. Breathtaking views of nature few people will ever have the opportunity to experience are waiting on these suspension bridges in down under. Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, Western Australia (WA).
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The rainforest treetop walks in Australia are not for the faint of heart or those fearful of heights, but can be incredibly amazing adventures for those who dare to take the walk. Breathtaking views of nature few people will ever have the opportunity to experience are waiting on these suspension bridges in down under. Illawara Fly Treetop Walk, New South Whales (NSW), Australia
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The rainforest treetop walks in Australia are not for the faint of heart or those fearful of heights, but can be incredibly amazing adventures for those who dare to take the walk. Breathtaking views of nature few people will ever have the opportunity to experience are waiting on these suspension bridges in down under. Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway, Queensland, Australia
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The rainforest treetop walks in Australia are not for the faint of heart or those fearful of heights, but can be incredibly amazing adventures for those who dare to take the walk. Breathtaking views of nature few people will ever have the opportunity to experience are waiting on these suspension bridges in down under. The Otway Fly, Victoria, Australia
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