Fiji Island Adventure

Fiji is an island nation that has formally been entitled the Republic of the Fiji Islands and is situated in the South Pacific Ocean. It stretches out west of Tonga, east of Vanuatu, and south of Tuvalu.

Travelers from around the globe assemble on this little island due to the sheer popularity of surfing in Fiji. The months between April and September have been deemed the best for surfing in Fiji. Surfers are provided with numerous resorts to cater to them and to other people on board for family holidays. Briefed below are two of the most admired resorts.

Matanivusi Surf Resort

The latest surf resort opened up in Fiji is the Matanivusi Surf Resort which is built particularly for perceptive travelers who yearn for seclusion, surf, service and satisfaction. The location it is situated on is vivid, eco-friendly, and ideal most for families, singles, and couples. You have the opportunity of convenient access to surfing and to book the entire resort for up to 12 people.

Nagigia Island Resort

At the western end of Kadavu Island is a tiny island named Nagigia. This location is known as one of the main tourist attractions due to its rocky landscape and serene natural beauty. This zone is popular for surfing, sports, bird-watching, inspiring village trips, and trekking. The place is very near to the famous Great Astrolabe Reef due to which scuba divers are mostly associated with this region.

Fiji has several of the most excellent and most reliable vacations available around the globe. The renowned sites such as 'Swimming Pools' and 'Cloud Break' situated near Tavarua are major attractions. If you are in search of less renowned and affordable surf camps then main islands of Taveuni, Viti Levu, and Kadavu are there for your assistance.

At the far coast of Viti Levu are the little islands that are rendered ideal for hardcore surfers. Surfing in Fiji is best during the cyclone season that is June to August duration or perhaps September to March.

Good news for the surfers out there! The marine life is protected from over-fishing, so there is no need to worry about the beautiful marine biodiversity. You can enjoy them every time you surf down in Fiji.

Surfboards

While you are on your surfing adventure, surfboards are the one that you rely on the most! So choosing the right kind of surfboard becomes highly essential. The shapes of the surfboards should be in agreement with waves of Fijian waters so that the surfing experience provides thrill and be safe at the same time.

The various kinds of surfboards available are:

- Tavarua Surfboards are specifically designed for abrupt, speedy and unfilled waves.
- Namotu Surfboards are finished for the slow and subtle waters of swimming pools.
- Wai-Kama Surfboards are special Fijian surfboards which are crafted for control and speed.

So all you surfers! Get the surfboards of your choice and dive into the waters of Fiji.

By : Steven_Andrews

Budapest Stag Weekend Guide

A Budapest stag weekend offers everything you need for a truly memorable send off. The Hungarian capital has been a favourite with stag groups for many years now and it's easy to see why, it has everything you could want for the best stag weekend of the year.

With so many reasons to visit it's hard to pick just 4 but we've tried and these are listed for you below, so have a read through and then start organising your Budapest stag experience -

Nightlife

Good nightlife is key to a good stag weekend and luckily Budapest has great nightlife. It has a something to suit all tastes and plenty of it. Drinks are cheap and the range of places you can get them is second to none.

Every type of bar and club imaginable are available and most packages will include guided bar crawls meaning on your Budapest stag do you'll get the chance to see all that Budapest has to offer you for the ultimate night out.

Activities

Another fantastic aspect to any Budapest stag weekend is the huge range of activities that are available for you and the boys. If you want action on your Budapest stag do then check out karting on an 800m track, target range or paintball on an ex military base to name but a few.

If you wanted to relax a bit more then take a private cruise down the Danube or enjoy the naturally hot waters of some of Europe's finest thermal baths.

If your idea of an ideal weekend away is taking in a bit more culture then why not explore Budapest in a classic Eastern European Trabant or sample some beautiful Hungarian wines. This is just a taste, excuse the pun, of the fantastic activities available for your Budapest stag weekend.

Flights

Getting to Budapest is easy; there are 9 different airlines that will fly from varying UK airports. With many of the airlines being budget airlines cheap flights are often available, as always with flights the earlier you book the cheaper you are likely to get the flights.

Value

As well as offering some of the best all round stag packages a Budapest stag weekend still manages to offer great value. Hungary has not taken the Euro and still uses its own currency, the Forint.

This means as Brits we can get a much better exchange rate for our hard earned Pounds and means that you can get a lot more for your money than in some other European destinations. Being Eastern Europe the prices whilst there will usually work out cheaper than in the West, a good example of this is that the average price of a pint is still less than £1.50.

By : Andy_V

An Unlikely Haven for Surfing in Morocco

There seems to be a growing trend for youngsters taking a holiday in Morocco and it's not for the traditional landscape and bustling markets. No, instead this motley crew of flip-flop adorned thrill seekers are heading to the north and Essaouira where the surf is at its best in Morocco.

Every day you will find throngs of surfers, windsurfers and kite surfers donning their wetsuits and gliding across the waves on their board of choice.

The conditions in Essaouira are perfect for watersports with strong winds whipping up some good swell for the waves.

Choice and Flexibility

Another attraction of this pocket of Morocco is the range of choice available and the flexibility afforded from this. There are numerous beaches in and around Essaouira, all with relatively easy access, meaning that it is possible to try different areas out.

Some of these beaches are more suited to beginners, whereas others, like La Grotto/The Cave is reserved for the expert surfers and windsurfers. However, you won't have difficulty finding out which stretch of beach is best suited to your ability as the many visitors in the area will no doubt be keen to share their thoughts on the matter.

An Unlikely Haven for Surfing in Morocco

You wouldn't naturally predict Essaouira as a source of major tourism in Morocco but this watersport culture is transforming the very traditional Moroccan town. On the face of it the area boasts all the attributes of a small Moroccan town but scratch below the surface and you will find all of these young thrill seekers relaxing in the few bars and cafes that are a haven for the watersport enthusiasts.

With such a strong community of like-minded holidaymakers it isn't hard to see why surfing in Morocco is growing in popularity, which is making the area more popular.

By : Dez_Broatch

USA Road Trips - Sanibel Island Florida

Sanibel island is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Florida. It is easy to get to off of Interstate 75 at exit 131. This route will take you to the causeway where it will cost you six bucks to cross the causeway from the vicinity of Fort Meyers

There is plenty of parking but you will have to pay. The good news is that there is plenty of free parking at the restaurants and shopping districts. If you are traveling in an RV you will have plenty of parking but only one RV park on the Island.

From January through April it is best to make reservations.

Sanibel Island is know for it countless shells on the beach, the local government allows you to take as many as you want but please be careful not to take any shells with live critters is them. Let's respect our wildlife and it is also against the law and prohibited by the local authorities.

There is one place on Sanibel Island where the taking of shells is totally prohibited and that's in the Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Just like in all Refuges across the county the taking of anything, even a piece of wood in prohibited.

And now that we are at the Darling National Refuge don't forget to spend some time here. If you are a bird lover you will be in heaven.. Living among the mangroves you will find a rich variety of avian wildlife including herons, egrets, ospreys, and many other avians. The visitor center is a must see with great exhibits and books for sale.

One of the unique aspects of this Refuge is that you can explore on foot, take a 4 mile tram ride, rent a kayak, canoe or a bike. Next to the refuge is Tarpon bay where you can arrange for fishing and nature tours.

Talking about fishing, there is plenty of it. You have the ocean for saltwater fishing and freshwater fishing on the mainland. Don't forget to get your license for the mainland, none is needed for saltwater fishing. There are boats to charter from the many marinas on Sanibel Island.

Love to play golf? There are two public golf courses on the Island. The Beachview Golf Club and the Dunes Golf and Tennis Club.

If you like to bike there a plenty of shops that rent them. The island has marked bike routes in town or you can go out on your own and explore the countryside.

Don't worry about getting hungry, as there are plenty of restaurants on the island. You can have your choice of just about anything you want including seafood, steaks, hamburgers and a variety of other great dishes.

Here are some resources so you can obtain more information about Sanibel Island.

By :Mark_Greenberg

The First-Hand Western Australian Experience

Inward from the coast of Western Australia is a land virtually undamaged by modernity. The one and only hotel of Derby, Western Australia Service can be found from no one, neither in the dining room nor in the office.

Your consolation is the sound of sweet opera floating toward you. You poke your head into the bar and a couple of characters are chatting over a glass of light, cool beer. Then you are distracted by the sound of a game of pool and look over to find a one-man game being played by a tall jackaroo with side burns, bush hat, tight jeans, and high heeled stock boots.

The metropolis of Derby services the airport, and its one block square, with few houses, fewer single-story offices, and school, line the road to the airport. Derby, with its small population of 1,000, is nearest to Indonesia, with 96 million 900 miles away, and Perth, 1,350 miles away.

Despite appearances, Derby inhabitants are not stereotypical, subtropical, small town types. That is, with the exception of the man at the bar named Lucky, the pot-bellied Scandinavian known for playing two up games, betting five-pound minimums, which were a lot at the time, in the gold town of Kalgoorlie.

The pilot who brought you to Cockatoo and Koolan Island, where iron ore is excavated by the ton, used to fly for an English airline. Here he can salt away more in a month than he could in a year at home. In addition, he is basically untouched by the heat, as his home is air-conditioned. But it is the rugged Kimberleys, the sub-tropical mountain cattle country that you have come to see.

Tales grow long and exaggerated in Perth bars, making the mountains even taller, the valleys steeper, the bush more impenetrable, and the men more imperturbable. Lucky for you, a reliable cattle rancher makes himself available that evening. Steak, eggs, and coffee are served before 6AM, leaving you time to digest before going to the Kimberley Downs.

Tarmac makes way for a bumpy ride over a dirt road. You can only see fat bob trees and bush, blurred by a thick cloud of red dust. The landmark gate is found an hour and a half into the trip, where four black cowboys ride up to meet the tourists. They are aborigine stockmen.

Then you're over a rise and Kimberley Downs is spread below. It consists of the main homestead, stockyards, and horse corrals, all protected by two flat hills. A large fissure in the middle of the hills allows one's eyes to follow a tree-spotted, grassy plain to the Blue Mountains yonder. Adjoining the Kimberleys are the Napier Downs, and together they are run and equal two million acres.

Inhabitants include a dozen white people, 150 aborigines, and animals, specifically about 700 horses and 40,000 cattle. It is a majestic estate with brown gardens from the December weather. The arid weather is due to the fact that no rain has fallen for six months, and dust storms are easily kicked up.

By : Tiphani_Lani