the Whitsundays (the beauty in peace )

Located amidst the turquoise waters of the Whitsundays lies Peppers Palm Bay, an intimate and secluded tropical retreat. With only 21 waterfront bures, cabins and bungalows, here you can enjoy the beauty of the Whitsundays in peace. From the hammock of your private balcony, look out across the water at uninterrupted views of other Whitsunday Isles. Pack a gourmet picnic lunch and speed off in your own boat to discover the secluded beaches of Long Island’s National Park. Grab a snorkel and explore the underwater world of the reef. If you want to experience the charms of the Whitsundays without the crowds, then Peppers Palm Bay is for you. accommodation

Nestled amongst swaying palms fringing a private beach and lapped by the turquoise waters of the Whitsundays, lies Peppers Palm Bay, a private, intimate and secluded hideaway. Guest accommodation is housed in 21 freestanding, elegantly appointed bungalows, bures and cabins, all leading directly onto the sandy beach. From the hammock on your private balcony, you’ll have uninterrupted views across the water to other distant Whitsunday isles. Peppers Palm Bay’s difference is distinguished by the things it lacks; there are no televisions or telephones in any of the guestrooms. Cabin: standard rooms with private balcony and an ensuite bathroom. Queen bed. Room capacity 2.

Bures: deluxe rooms with private balcony, lounge and a ensuite bathroom. Queen bed. Room capacity 2. Bungalows: The Bungalows are suites. Each bungalow contains a queen bed, a day bed, a large bathroom and separate living area.

Room facilities include: private balconies with their own hammock,pitched roof with ceiling fans bathrooms,mini bar,ironing facilities,hairdryers,air conditioning,coffee and tea making facilities
Dining

The ever-changing menu offers contemporary Australian dishes and features the freshest ingredients and some of the best cuisine you’ll find in the Whitsundays.
Dinner is served on the terrace of the signature restaurant ‘La Riviera’ or you can arrange an intimate candlelit dinner on your private balcony.
Breakfast: Continental style breakfast served in La Rivera or on guests’ private balcony
Lunch: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Afternoon Tea: 2.00pm – 5.00pm (served poolside)
Dinner: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
facilities

Swimming pool,heated spa,use of canoes and paddle skis floodlit,tennis court,entertainment room with theatre style,seating and surround sound endota,day spa

Activities
There is no better place to relax and unwind than sitting in the beach hut watching yet another magical sunset or in the Pandanus bar for pre-dinner drinks or a nightcap. Laze by the stunning swimming pool or in the heated spa, sipping on a refreshing cocktail, listening to the tropical breeze play with the waterfall. The lure of indulging in the fine art of doing nothing at all is difficult to resist, but if the mood is slightly more adventurous you have many options.
explore Long Island,golf at Laguna Whitsundays,scenic flight,great barrier reef tour,visit neighbouring islands
getting there
Fly into Hamilton Island Airport and transfer by helicopter or boat launch to Shute Harbour, then by direct ferry to Peppers Palm Bay on Long Island.
Alternatively you can fly into Proserpine Airport on the Mainland and transfer by helicopter or seaplane direct to Palm Bay or by bus, taxi, or private car limousine to Shute Harbour and then direct by ferry to Peppers Palm Bay.
additional information

Rates: are per room per night, in Australian Dollars and include GST
Rates include: continental breakfast daily and use of non motorised watercraft
Children: Peppers Palm Bay does not actively encourage children. All children are charged at the applicable full adult rate
Serviced: daily
Check in: 2.00pm. Check out: 10.00am.
Reception hours: 7.00am – 6.00pm
Address: Long Island, Whitsundays, Queensland Islands, Great Barrier Reef

Bonaire island (the right place for the amazing vacation)

Bon Bini on Bonaire!
If you want to practice a lot of diffrent sports from scuba diving to windsurfing or just relaxing at the beaches, you`ve just found the right place for the amazing vacation.
One of the most extra ordinary thing to do in Bonaire is to see the wildlife. Iguanas meditatively toast themselves atop the desert rock formations of Washington Slagbaai, while vast orange-pink clouds of flamingoes drift across bone-white salt flats. There are only four places in the world where flamingo colonies breed-Bonaire is one of them. In fact, more flamingoes live on the island than humans. This chariness seems to be unnatural: if nature ever dressed a diva, the flamingo is it. The pink cotton candy feathers, the graceful, wavy neck, and the long sinewy legs all seems to cry “look at beautiful me“.In fact, the birds are so sensitive to noise and intrusion that the slightest disturbance will cause them to quickly flee. They will never come close to people, and on Bonaire, you must go to them. There are two places to see Bonaire’s flamingoes. One is at the Pekelmeer Sanctuary to the south, where the birds flock around the salt ponds; the other at Lake Gotomeer, in Washington Slagbaai National Park in the north.

Niagara Falls (one of the largest falls on the Globe)

Niagara Falls is the second largest falls on the globe next to Victoria Falls in southern Africa.
One fifth of all the fresh water in the world lies in the four Upper Great Lakes-Michigan, Huron,Superior and Erie. All the outflow empties into the Niagara river and eventually cascades over the falls.
length of brink: 1060 feet
height: 176 feet (due to rocks at the base actual fall is 70 feet)volume of water: 150,000 U.S. Gallons per second
The word “Niagara” is derived from the Iroquois Indian word “Onguiaahra” meaning “the strait” There is an international boundary between the United States and Canada. Before the invention of film, tourists would sketch pictures of the Falls. The flow was also halted over both falls on March 30th 1848 due to an ice jam in the upper river.
The movies Niagara and Superman were filmed in part at the Falls.
In the past ten years, two daredevils lost their lives trying to conquer Niagara.
In the evenings, intense spotlights bathe the falls with different shades of color.
The first person to go over the Falls in a barrel and survive was a 63 year old female schoolteacher.

High wire tightrope acts used to be performed across the river. Most notably was “Blondin” who once actually carried his manager across on his back, stopping midway to rest ! The Falls make a tremendous sound as the water goes over and lands at the bottom. Twenty percent of the worlds freshwater lies in the Great Lakes, and most flows over Niagara Falls.
The tremendous volume of water never stops flowing, However, the falling water and mist create ice formations along the banks of the falls and river. This can result in mounds of ice as thick as fifty feet.

If the Winter is cold for long enough, the ice will completely stretch across the river and form what is known as the “ice bridge”. This ice bridge can extend for several miles down river until it reaches the area known as the lower rapids. Until 1912,visitors were allowed to actually walk out on the ice bridge and view the Falls from below. February 24th of 1888 the local newspaper reported that at least 20,000 people watched or tobogganed on the ice. Shanties selling liquor, photographs and curiosities abounded. On February 4th 1912 the ice bridge broke up and three tourists lives were lost.

Niagara Falls, Canada provides a vast array of year-round activities for the entire family. Beautifully-maintained biking and walking trails line the world-famous Niagara gorge while numerous golf courses, ball diamonds, playing fields, swimming pools and rinks unite local citizens and contribute to a strong sense of community. Whether you currently reside in Niagara Falls or are planning to locate here, we invite you to explore and discover why Niagara Falls is a great place to call home. As the helicopter gently lifts off from our Victoria Avenue location, the awe-inspiring views of the Niagara Region begin to appear below. We wouldn’t want any picture-taking opportunity to be missed so cameras should be ready to go right from the start!

Toro Yaka Bush Lodge(nature lovers to experience wildlife )

Toro Yaka, which means ‘My Dream‘ in Northern Sotho, is one-of-a-kind lodge situated in the unforgettably pristine Bushveld of Balule, a 30 000 hectare nature conservancy in the Greater Kruger National Park area, South Africa. Set apart from others by its seclusion, intimacy and privacy, Toro Yaka allows nature lovers to experience wildlife at close proximity during their vacation. The lodge has been designed for true bush elegance, and combines personal service and closeness to nature.

The six air-conditioned, private en-suite double rooms ensure tranquillity and comfort at all times. The cuisine is a fusion of European and traditional African, prepared mostly outdoors over an open fire. Animals can be viewed at the water hole from the swimming pool deck, and there is an abundance of bird life in and around the lodge. Bush activities are accompanied by a professional field guide.

The Olifants River, which flow all year-round through Balule, is home to crocodiles and hippos. This is also an area of great scenic splendour, with the northern Drakensberg mountain range being visible from most points. The lodge is only an hour’s drive from two of the main gates to the Kruger National Park. Other attractions in the area include a wildlife rehabilitation centre, a cheetah project, and the Hans Merensky golf club.