Komodo Island - Komodo National Park

Marine Tourism until today is a mainstay of West Manggarai tourism, particularly with the object and attraction of the Komodo dragon (Varanus Komodoensis) located in the Komodo National Park (KNP).

Komodo National Park (KNP) is an area that was formed to conserve the unique Komodo dragon, in this place there are many very interesting natural resources. Komodo island which is part of Komodo National Park are located at Komodo subdistrict, West Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia.

Komodo National Park includes the Island of Komodo (33,937 hectares), Rinca island (19,625 hectares), and Padar Island (2017 hectares), and the small islands around it. In this area in addition to offering exotic Komodo dragon also offers water attractions are very attractive for tourists. 

Eco tourism activities in Komodo National Park include: Diving and snorkeling, fishing, walking on the beach edge, see catacean (dolphins, sea cow and whales), watching turtle, walking in the savanna, and see or observe the Komodo dragons.

The underwater life is beautiful, diverse coral reefs and underwater animals are very beautiful, is an attractive sight for tourists. Diving and snorkeling a mainstay of tourism in the region. West Manggarai consists of 162 medium and small islands. So many tourist attractions you can visit when you're in Komodo subdistrict, as you can see in this list

Village : Labuhan Bajo

• Object Name : Puncak Waringin, Tourist Attractions : Scenery
• Object Name : P. Bidadari, Tourist Attractions : White Sand & Sea Park
• Object Name : P. Sture, Tourist Attractions : Sea Park
• Object Name : Wae Cicu, Tourist Attractions : White Sand
• Object Name : Wae Rana, Tourist Attractions : White Sand
• Object Name : Bukit Binongko, Tourist Attractions : Scenery
• Object Name : P. Sabdo, Tourist Attractions : Sea Park
• Object Name : P. Seraya Kecil, Tourist Attractions : Sea Park
• Object Name : Batu Gosok, Tourist Attractions : White Sand

Village : Komodo (YNK) 

• Object Name : Komodo, Deer, Boar, Monkey, Tourist Attractions : Attraction
• Object Name : P. Lasa, Tourist Attractions : Sea Park
• Object Name : P. Penya, Tourist Attractions : Sea Park
• Object Name : Loh Sera, Tourist Attractions : Sea Park
• Object Name : Loh Gili Lawa, Tourist Attractions : Sea Park
• Object Name : Loh Tala, Tourist Attractions : Sea Park
• Object Name : Loh Udasami, Tourist Attractions : Sea Park
• Object Name : P. Penya Besar, Tourist Attractions : Sea Park
• Object Name : Pantai Merah, Tourist Attractions : White Sand & Sea Park
• Object Name : P. Kalong, Tourist Attractions : Bats

You can also come to some villages such as Batu Cermin Village, Gorontalo Village, Pasir Panjang, Warloka, Pasir Putih, Tanjung Boleng, Watu Wangka, Pontianak, Golo Mori, M. Tanggar and Liang Dara.

source: West Manggarai Regency - Indonesia

Wayag Island

For those of you who really like to Scuba Diving, Snorkeling and swimming, I recommend you to visit the Wayag Island which is amazing.

Wayag Island is located at West Waigeo subdistrict , Raja Ampat regency or Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua Province - Indonesia. This island group consists of steep karst islands shaped like a mushroom that sprung from the sea. Enjoy the beauty of these coral islands from near like included in a large hall with amazing coral islands around us.

In the Wayag there is a coral islands that is generally visited by foreign travelers. To reach the coral peak takes about 30 minutes. Because usually climbing, rocks along the track taken also not so sharp, but not necessarily minimal challenge.

In the area of this island there is also the location of the dive. Turtles, manta rays, and fish Kalabia are some animals that can be encountered here. Kalabia is an excellent fish at this location. Endemic fish that live in marine waters of Cenderawasih Bay, Raja Ampat and Triton Bay is a new species of the genus Hemiscylliidae. Uniquely shaped shark fin lizard is running when foraging on the reefs.

No doubt, underwater natural beauty like the magic that hypnotize the attention of tourists who come for swimming, snorkeling and diving.

Because the marine life diversity in the Raja Ampat area is the highest recorded on Earth. Diversity is considerably greater than any other area sampled in the Coral Triangle composed of Indonesia, Philippines and Papua New Guinea. The Coral Triangle is the heart of the world's coral reef biodiversity, making Raja Ampat quite possibly the richest coral reef ecosystems in the world.

1,309 fish species, 537 coral species (a remarkable 96% of all scleractinia recorded from Indonesia are likely to occur in these islands), and 699 mollusk species, the variety of marine life is staggering. Some areas boast enormous schools of fish and regular sightings of sharks

Raja Ampat Islands is an archipelago comprising over 1,500 small islands, cays and shoals surrounding the four main islands of Misool, Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo, and the smaller island of Kofiau.

Wayag Island

For those of you who really like to Scuba Diving, Snorkeling and swimming, I recommend you to visit the Wayag Island which is amazing.

Wayag Island is located at West Waigeo subdistrict , Raja Ampat regency or Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua Province - Indonesia. This island group consists of steep karst islands shaped like a mushroom that sprung from the sea. Enjoy the beauty of these coral islands from near like included in a large hall with amazing coral islands around us.

In the Wayag there is a coral islands that is generally visited by foreign travelers. To reach the coral peak takes about 30 minutes. Because usually climbing, rocks along the track taken also not so sharp, but not necessarily minimal challenge.

In the area of this island there is also the location of the dive. Turtles, manta rays, and fish Kalabia are some animals that can be encountered here. Kalabia is an excellent fish at this location. Endemic fish that live in marine waters of Cenderawasih Bay, Raja Ampat and Triton Bay is a new species of the genus Hemiscylliidae. Uniquely shaped shark fin lizard is running when foraging on the reefs.

No doubt, underwater natural beauty like the magic that hypnotize the attention of tourists who come for swimming, snorkeling and diving.

Because the marine life diversity in the Raja Ampat area is the highest recorded on Earth. Diversity is considerably greater than any other area sampled in the Coral Triangle composed of Indonesia, Philippines and Papua New Guinea. The Coral Triangle is the heart of the world's coral reef biodiversity, making Raja Ampat quite possibly the richest coral reef ecosystems in the world.

1,309 fish species, 537 coral species (a remarkable 96% of all scleractinia recorded from Indonesia are likely to occur in these islands), and 699 mollusk species, the variety of marine life is staggering. Some areas boast enormous schools of fish and regular sightings of sharks

Raja Ampat Islands is an archipelago comprising over 1,500 small islands, cays and shoals surrounding the four main islands of Misool, Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo, and the smaller island of Kofiau.

Maldives Islands

Welcome to paradise island of on the islands of Maldives, you will surely get the most exciting experiences on the islands of Maldives, experience that you will never forgotten, especially for those of you who like scuba diving, swimming and snorkeling.

Maldive Islands is an island nation in the Indian Ocean formed by a double chain of twenty-six atolls oriented north-south off India's Lakshadweep islands, between Minicoy Island and Chagos Archipelago. It stands in the Laccadive Sea, about seven hundred kilometers south-west of Sri Lanka and south-west of India.

The Maldives is the lowest country in the world, with a maximum natural ground level of only 2.3 metres (7 ft 7 in), with the average being only 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, although in areas where construction exists, this has been increased to several metres. More than 80 per cent of the country's land, composed of coral islands scattered over an area about 850 km across the equator, is less than one metre above sea level

The Maldives consists of approximately 1,190 coral islands grouped in a double chain of 26 atolls, along the north-south direction, spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres, making this one of the most dispersed countries in the world.

Coral reefs are home to a variety of marine ecosystems that vary from planktonic organisms to sharks, crustaceans and sponges.

Maldives waters are home to wide variety of ecosystems, but it is most noted for their variety of colorful coral reefs, home to 300 species of fish. Seven species have been described as new to science, several more await description. Over 400 have been identified and catalogued and many are now held in the reference collection, including 5 species of turtles, 51 species of echinoderms, 5 species of sea grasses and 285 species of alga & sponges, crustaceans, and tunicates.

The Maldives archipelago possesses a truly unique geography as a small island country. Nature has fragmented the archipelago into 1,190 tiny islands that occupy a mere one per cent of its 90,000 km2 territory. Only 185 islands are home to its 300,000 population, while the other islands are used entirely for economic purposes of which tourism and agriculture are the most dominant.

The development of tourism has fostered the overall growth of the country's economy. It has created direct and indirect employment and income generation opportunities in other related industries. The first tourist resorts were opened in 1972 with Bandos island resort and Kurumba Village.

The number of resorts has increased from 2 to 92 between 1972 and 2007. As of 2007, over 8,380,000 tourists had visited Maldives.

Most visitors arrive at Male International Airport, on Hulhule Island, adjacent to the capital Male. The airport is served by an array of flights to India, Sri Lanka, Doha, Dubai and major airports in South-East Asia, as well as an increasing number of charters from Europe.

Maldives was the first country to hold a cabinet meeting underwater. The cabinet meeting was chaired by President Mohamed Nasheed. In the meeting, the President, Vice President, and the cabinet signed a declaration calling for concerted global action on climate change, ahead of the UN climate conference in Copenhagen. The underwater meeting was part of a wider campaign by international environmental NGO 350.org. source: wikipedia

Maldives Islands

Welcome to paradise island of on the islands of Maldives, you will surely get the most exciting experiences on the islands of Maldives, experience that you will never forgotten, especially for those of you who like scuba diving, swimming and snorkeling.

Maldive Islands is an island nation in the Indian Ocean formed by a double chain of twenty-six atolls oriented north-south off India's Lakshadweep islands, between Minicoy Island and Chagos Archipelago. It stands in the Laccadive Sea, about seven hundred kilometers south-west of Sri Lanka and south-west of India.

The Maldives is the lowest country in the world, with a maximum natural ground level of only 2.3 metres (7 ft 7 in), with the average being only 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, although in areas where construction exists, this has been increased to several metres. More than 80 per cent of the country's land, composed of coral islands scattered over an area about 850 km across the equator, is less than one metre above sea level

The Maldives consists of approximately 1,190 coral islands grouped in a double chain of 26 atolls, along the north-south direction, spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres, making this one of the most dispersed countries in the world.

Coral reefs are home to a variety of marine ecosystems that vary from planktonic organisms to sharks, crustaceans and sponges.

Maldives waters are home to wide variety of ecosystems, but it is most noted for their variety of colorful coral reefs, home to 300 species of fish. Seven species have been described as new to science, several more await description. Over 400 have been identified and catalogued and many are now held in the reference collection, including 5 species of turtles, 51 species of echinoderms, 5 species of sea grasses and 285 species of alga & sponges, crustaceans, and tunicates.

The Maldives archipelago possesses a truly unique geography as a small island country. Nature has fragmented the archipelago into 1,190 tiny islands that occupy a mere one per cent of its 90,000 km2 territory. Only 185 islands are home to its 300,000 population, while the other islands are used entirely for economic purposes of which tourism and agriculture are the most dominant.

The development of tourism has fostered the overall growth of the country's economy. It has created direct and indirect employment and income generation opportunities in other related industries. The first tourist resorts were opened in 1972 with Bandos island resort and Kurumba Village.

The number of resorts has increased from 2 to 92 between 1972 and 2007. As of 2007, over 8,380,000 tourists had visited Maldives.

Most visitors arrive at Male International Airport, on Hulhule Island, adjacent to the capital Male. The airport is served by an array of flights to India, Sri Lanka, Doha, Dubai and major airports in South-East Asia, as well as an increasing number of charters from Europe.

Maldives was the first country to hold a cabinet meeting underwater. The cabinet meeting was chaired by President Mohamed Nasheed. In the meeting, the President, Vice President, and the cabinet signed a declaration calling for concerted global action on climate change, ahead of the UN climate conference in Copenhagen. The underwater meeting was part of a wider campaign by international environmental NGO 350.org. source: wikipedia

Navagio Beach - Zakynthos Island - Greece

Zakynthos is internationally known as “Zante”, the beautiful green island in Greece, surrounded by the clear blue water of the the Ionian Sea. Endowed with fertile valleys and a temperate climate (area: 406 sq. km; coastline: 123 km). Its landscape diversity has resulted in different types of beaches: there are sandy beaches in secluded coves where the tranquil waters are deep blue on the island’s southeastern part; yet, if rugged cliffs and an interesting underwater world are to your liking, try the western part of the island, namely on the Beach of Navagio.

Navagio Beach is an isolated sandy cove on Zakynthos island and one of the most famous beaches in Greece. Navagio is located on the north-west shore of the Ionian islands of Zakynthos (Zante), in the Municipality of Elation.

The area is defined by its sheer limestone cliffs, white sand beaches, and clear blue water, underwater caves and so on which attract thousands of tourists yearly. The strip of beach is accessed only by boat, from Porto Vromi to the south, and from the Harbor of Saint Nikolas in Volimes to the north-east. More typically, boats arrive from the harbor of Zakynthos, the capital city, with cruises and tours anchoring hourly at Navagio. You can do very interesting things on the Beach of Navagio.

Natadola Beach - Fiji Islands

Set in the tropical South Pacific. The Fiji islands are surely the essence of a tropical island paradise. White sandy beaches, swaying coconut trees, pristine oceans and waterways and a range of things to do and see that will appeal to the most discerning traveler. As for accommodations Fiji's hotels are some of the best in the world.

Fiji islands has a beach tourism destination that is very much visited by foreign tourists, one of which is Natadola Beach.

source picture: www.danhimbrechts.com

Natadola Relatively isolated and remote, Natadola Beach is the finest beach in Viti Levu and one of the best in Fiji. Natadola is a curved, pristine white sandy beach bounded by palm trees which stretches on 1.6km and slides into crystal-clear azure waters. Off the shore, the reef forms a splendid lagoon of clear and shallow water, providing a safe environment for swimming at all tides. Natadola Beach is located South of Nadi on the West coast of Viti Levu.

Local villagers offer horse riding along the beach and sell green coconuts for drinking, and necklaces. You can also dive to see the beauty of coral reefs and the fish are very colorful, sunbathing, watersports, snorkeling and do a lot more for your holiday activities in natadola beach, really interesting experience that you can not forgotten.

Tenerife Island - Canary Islands

Tenerife - Canary Islands, Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province - Spain

Tenerife is a popular tourist destination in the world, get ready to have a unique experience thanks to the wide range of activities that will make your stay in the island unforgettable.

Tenerife has some of the highest quality, several of which have soft golden or volcanic sand with warm tranquil waters ideal for swimming. These are mainly around the major tourist resorts. Most have good access, meet stringent European standards of cleanliness, have shower facilities, sunbeds, sunshades and the majority offer water sports, including jet-skiing and wind-surfing as well as exciting boat trips.

Great weather, natural beauty, leisure and excellent services are the setting for the beaches of the archipelago, your skin brushes the warm sand; your mind and your body relax.

Starting on the southern coast, Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos are two well-known holiday hotspots with gorgeous stretches of sand and easy access into the ocean. Both are hives of activity, offering a wealth of sports and leisure pastimes. Also in the south is the beautiful El Médano , the home of the kite-surfing World Championship. 

Bohemian and laid-back, this is a very pretty coastal resort with several sandy coves with fantastic waves which attract water sport enthusiasts from all over the world. The pristine beaches of Costa Adeje are among the best on the island, helping this area earn the reputation as being an affluent up-market resort guaranteed to impress.

Playa del Duque is sophisticated, well-kept, has beautiful clear blue waters and immaculate golden sand. These are just some of the reasons it has been given Blue Flag status, a prestigious accolade for beaches that really are a cut above the rest in terms of water quality, cleanliness and providing an eco-friendly environment.

Without doubt the most luxurious place to stay in this resort is the palatial 5-star Gran Hotel Bahia Del Duque Resort which has direct access to the beach. This has the prestigious status of being a Gran Lujo, meaning it is of the highest calibre possible. source: www.spain-tenerife.com

Prepare yourself to enjoy an incredible variety of landscapes of extraordinary natural wealth in a land scored through with ravines, as well as spectacular cliffs, forests of prehistoric species, extensive wooded areas of the canary pine (an endemic species in the Canaries) remarkable rock formations, hidden bays and lively beaches, volcanic peaks and heathlands, valleys growing tropical fruit. These are places that are home to multifarious species of flora and fauna, many of which are exclusive to the island.

In Tenerife you can do all the things that is amazing, way which romantic, adventure, sunbathing, diving, watersports and many things will not be forgotten in tenerife And you can also visit other beaches in Canary islands such as Maspalomas dunes - Gran Canaria, Famara cliff - Lanzarote, Natural pools La Maceta - El Hierro, El Cotillo - Fuerteventura, Cofete - Fuerteventura, Playa Barca - Fuerteventura, Charco Azul - La Palma, La Graciosa - Lanzarote, Playa de Nogales - La Palma, Tacorón bay - El Hierro And Lobos Island - Fuerteventura.

Cancun Mexico

There are many things you can do in tourism city Cancun - Mexico, You will find everything you need right here to plan your fun-filled Caribbean vacation of a lifetime. Cancun is a city of international tourism development certified by the UNWTO World Tourism Organization UNWTO.

Cancun is situated on the south-east coast of Mexico in the state of Quintana Roo in the Yucatan Peninsula. Warm white powdery sand beaches and turquoise crystal clear waters together with the famous Mexican hospitality make this a place like no other.

Swim with Dolphins Cancun, make yours an experience that you will always remember. The swim with dolphins is a relaxing, moving and pleasant experience and sometimes, a dream come true. This is definitely an event that will surpass your expectations.

Cancun watersports will delight even the most avid watersports enthusiast, Cancun Scuba Diving, Cancun Snorkeling,Cancun Fishing and Cancun Sailing. You can even charter your own sailboat with crew and equipment for an adventurous day out on the open sea or a romantic sunset cruise.

For those of you who like to pamper themselves with spa, Cancun is one of the premier spa destinations in the world with a choice of more than thirty Cancun spa resorts awaiting you to transport your mind, body and spirit to a nirvana of pure bliss. You can try to enjoy some spa options Temazcal - Ancient Aztec Náhuatl word meaning “House of steam”, Thalassotherapy, Anti-Aging Center at Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita, Body wraps and Mayan Massages.

You can also go to a hotel that will make you comfortable and happy or maybe very romantic because the hotels in Cancun adjacent to the beach is very beautiful such as Omni Cancun Hotel and Villas, Riu Caribe, Riu Playacar, Riu Cancun, Riu Yucatan, Riu Palace Mexico, Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Great Parnassus Resort & Spa, Golden Parnassus Resort & Spa, All Riviera Resort, Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive, Villa del Palmar Cancun, Cancun Caribe Park Royal Grand, Gran Caribe Real Resort & Spa, Valentin Imperial Maya, The Royal Cancun, Gran Porto Real Resort & Spa, Sea Adventure Resort and Watrepark, The Royal Playa del Carmen and Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa. (all hotel locations on the beach).

Everything you need there here including if you want Weddings in Cancun, Cancun Nightlife, Cancun Shopping, Cancun Golf, Cancun Restaurants, Cancun Adventure, Mayan Culture or go to Puerto Morelos is a friendly, laid-back fishing village located only 35km from Cancun. You will be seduced by the bohemian, tranquil atmosphere and natural beauty and charm which transport you a million miles away from the glitz and glamour of Cancun.

Boracay Island

Boracay Island is located at the northwestern tip of Panay, a large Island in Western Visayas. It is part of the town of Malay in Aklan Province. The Tropical climate makes the island of Boracay to be very ideal place to visit year-round.

The island comprises the barangays of Manoc-Manoc, Balabag, and Yapak, 3 of the 17 barangays which make up the municipality of Malay, and is under the administrative control of the Philippine Tourism Authority in coordination with the Provincial Government of Aklan.

Activities that can be done by the tourists are sunbathing include scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, kiteboarding, cliff diving, and beach relaxation. picture source: flickr

Boracay is the site of a world-class 18-hole par 72 golf course designed by Graham Marsh. Boracay has in excess of 350 beach resorts offering more than 2,000 rooms ranging in quality from five-star to budget accommodations, so tourists are sure to find whatever they are looking for.

In addition, Boracay offers a wide range of restaurants, bars, pubs, and nightclubs.

The Boracay Island and it's beaches were awarded for many times. Boracay was awarded in the "Travelers' Choice 2011" by TripAdvisor as the second best beach (out of 25) in the world. Boracay made a debut appearance on the Top 10 Islands list in the Travel + Leisure travel magazine World's Best Awards 2011.

Phi Phi Islands

Phi Phi Islands is located at Ao Nang sub-district, Muang district, Krabi Province - Thailand, between the large island of Phuket and the western Andaman Sea coast of the mainland. The islands are surrounded by the Andaman Sea. is part of Hadnopparattara-Koh Phi Phi National Park. This islands is a very beautiful tourist place because on this islands there is a hill of rock layers and inside there are caves with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.

Ko Phi Phi or Phi Phi Islands is a popular place for diving and snorkeling, kayaking and other marine recreational activities. Phi Phi Islands has turned into one of the most popular dive spots in Thailand due to its clear water and colourful coral. Ko Lanta is known to be (amongst divers) as the best spot in the province. There are an abundance of diving schools with courses for all levels of diving.

Phi Phi island also offers excellent conditions for learning kiteboarding. There are beaches on all sides of the island so any wind direction is suitable. There is only one school on the island and they provide IKO beginner courses as well as advanced lessons. Tours are also provided to nearby islands.

Ko Phi Phi comprises 6 islands, 2 of them are the main island – Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Le. On Ko Phi Phi there are 2 villages and under administration of Ao Nang sub-district, Muang district, Krabi Province. Around the island is surrounded by beautiful white sand and clean, Ko Phi Phi Don (ko meaning "island" in the Thai language) is the largest island of the group, and is the only island with permanent inhabitants, although the beaches of the second largest island, Ko Phi Phi Lee, are visited by many people as well. The rest of the islands in the group, including Bida Nok, Bida Noi, and Bamboo Island (Ko Mai Phai), are not much more than large limestone rocks jutting out of the sea.

Phi Phi Don was initially populated by Muslim fishermen during the late 1940s, and later became a coconut plantation. The Thai population of Phi Phi Don remains more than 80% Muslim. The actual population however, if counting laborers, especially from the north-east, from the mainland is much more Buddhist these days.

In culture and thailand lifestyle visitors can enjoy the annual boat-launching ceremonies of the sea gypsies and various long-tail boat races. source: wikipedia

Events and festivals

• Krabi Boek Fa Andaman Festival
• Laanta Lanta Festival
• Sat Duean Sip Festival or Festival of the Tenth Lunar Month
• Chak Phra Festival
• Loi Ruea Chao Le Festival