Queenstown, New Zealand

     Queenstown is an exhilarating, year round, alpine resort, perfect for adventurers and leisure seekers alike. Nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, overlooked by the majestic Southern Alps, Queenstown is recognised internationally as New Zealand's premier visitor destination. This resort town boasts a range of activities second to none, all within easy reach of the compact town centre.

Queenstown is sometimes called the action capital of the world and the title is justified when you consider the concentration of adrenalin activities on offer and the fact that some of them originate in New Zealand such as bungee jumping and jet boating. In addition there is parapenting, white water rafting, hiking ,four wheel drive treks, scenic flights,and a host of other activities. Queenstown's most popular pastime however is skiing. There are a number of world class ski fields that operate during the northern hemisphere's summer.

     Queenstown also has a fine range of shops and restaurants as well as an abundance of tour operators and travel agents. It is easy to book any of the exciting adventures on offer here and the surrounding area. One trip that comes highly recommended is a sightseeing flight or drive through nearby Fiordland National Park. The scenery is absolutely stunning in this huge World Heritage area.

     Queenstown is also the world's southernmost wine and cuisine centre and is famous for its Pinot noir which fetches premium prices.

Gulf of Mexico

      Everybody likes their “home waters.” But facts are facts: Some places are nicer than others. Maybe it’s the water or the land that contains it. Perhaps it’s the people, or maybe the lack of them! Easy access? That can be nice, but “hard to reach” sometimes means “hard to beat.” And some places are just plain boaty. Over the decades, our editors have boated hundreds of idyllic waters in the United States. We’ve tapped our experiences, chatted up other boaters and even checked in with web surfers to help us refine this list of our 10 favorite boater-friendly spots in the Lower 48. We considered livability, public access, convenience and also relaxing getaways that should please anyone looking for a primary or secondary boating home.

Gulf of Mexico

Destin, Florida

     Destin is perfectly situated to celebrate in style the aquatic wonder known as the Gulf of Mexico.

Located on Florida’s Panhandle midway between Pensacola and Panama City, Destin offers snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, light-tackle fishing, trolling and deep-sea bottom-fishing. Sugar-sand beaches and barrier islands are as abundant as dining, shopping and golfing.

   Boaters find the bay and Intracoastal Waterway beginner-friendly; the active east Pass into the Gulf of Mexico, with its tides, currents and swells, calls for a more experienced hand.

   To celebrate water with friends new and old, visit Crab Island, an “underwater island,” for boating and partying on the north side of the Destin bridge. In summer, a barge and boat vendors sell burgers, ice cream, steamed shrimp and other culinary treats.

   Plentiful vacation rentals include home and condo rentals. Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa is a luxury hotel with a AAA four-diamond restaurant, seven miles of beach and bayfront, four championship golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools, kids’ programs and more.

   Sandestin’s 98-slip, open-to-the-public Baytowne Marina welcomes boats up to 140 feet. The marina staff provides personal concierge services — arranging tee times, restaurant reservations and tram service. Other marinas dot the coastline.

   Fun Fact: The nearby beaches of South Walton boast 17 coastal dune lakes. Separating them by sand from the Gulf, their dune barriers are breached several times a year to mix fresh and salt water.

Champagne-Ardenne

   The birthplace of champagne is also one of the most beautiful regions in France and of course it’s very popular with wine trail tourists. In addition to the miles of Champagne Routes, the region has exceptionally scenic countryside, medieval chateaux and vineyards as far as the eye can see. Make sure you visit the region’s capital Troyes for impressive art and architecture and Reims for its famous cathedral and acres of underground wine cellars.

Grand Canal , Venice

   Venice's main waterway splits the city in half with sestieri in equal parts to the west and east of it. It is the hub around which much activity in Venice is concentrated and is encircled with elegant facades of the palazzi, which testify..

Ghandrunk Trekking

Ghandrunk Trekking

Ghandruk this trek is planned for trekkers on a limited time schedule and will offer some of the best views in the Annapurna region without having to contend with the altitude. The trek is start from Shurket / Dhampus Phedi near by Pokhara valley. Instantly after leaving Pokhara valley, it is not such a long wait before we get fantastic views of the mountains including the common shape of Machhapuchhre "The Fish tail".

From the next day trek, we follow the green valley through rhododendron and orchid hang forest before we climb to Ghandruk. Ghandruk, a large & prosperous Gurung village, is beautifully set against the backdrop of Annapurna South (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and holy Mount Machhapuchhre (6993m). The reminder of the treks follows the Modi valley and will drive back to Pokhara from Naya Pul. Ghandruk village trekking trails have good Teahouse / lodges facilities management by ethnic families. A local hotel / Lodge restaurant provides to the trekkers best and delicious meals. Our company offer Teahouses (Lodges Camp) or Camping (Tents Camp) trekking but lodged camp trekking is very popular because which is cheaper compare with Camping Trekking. Ghandruk trek trails provide deluxe trekking in Annapurna you can enjoy better view in short timing arrival for the trekking in Nepal.

ghodepani

This is one of the most famous trekking area in Annapurna region. It starts from Pokhara. There are rarely a few places in the world with such a splendid variety of natural beauty as that of Annapurna region. It is a rare combination of long arrays of snow capped, mountains, turbulent rivers with deep gorges, Buddhist monasteries, home of famous Gorkha soldiers and other friendly ethnic groups, as well as hot springs and beautiful Gurung and Magar villages. You can see the whole Annapurna and Dhaulagiri panorama view from Poonhill. This trek is easy one and famous for the short trekkers. In this small circuit trek you can see the different view same peak of the mountain from different place. Which is main attraction of this trekking. Maximum Elevation:3210M Itinerary: 1st day Pokhara to Nayapul by transport trek to Uleri 2nd day Uleri to Ghorepani 3rd day Ghorepani to Poonhill( for Sunrise view ) trek to Tadapani 4th day Tadapani to Ghandruk 5th day Ghandruk to Nayapul by transport to Pokhara. (Trek duration 5 to 6 hrs in one day the trek is gental walk) Attraction- ---View of Annapurna range,Dhaulagiri range,Manasalu range etc. --Village trek --Wildlife --Different landscap --Flora and Fauna

Ultra Flight

If you are adventurous, wrap up well and squeeze onto a fully open-view ultra-light aircraft at pokhara ….. its an unforgettable experience to weave through clouds above verdant hills,snowy peaks, winding rivers and shiny Fewa lake.
Ultra light aircraft take off from Pokhara and offer spectacular and dramatic views of the lakes, mountains and villages. This is an ideal way to see life from a new perspective. Thechoice of the Pokhara Valley for ultra-light aircraft is appropriate chiefly because of the proximity of the mountains, and the scenic lakes. For those who wished they could fly like birds when growing up, this flight is view from up high certainly makes it all worth it. Flights through June.
Flights will be operated from the Pokhara airport beginning September through June. The flights take place from sunrise to 11 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to sunset every day during these months.
Three different routes are taken:
Fly for Fun
The flight duration is 15 minutes. The aircraft flies over the Pokhara city, Phewa Lake, Sarangkot hill at the speed of 50 km/hour to 90 km/hr.
The maximum altitute attained is 5,000 feet. This flight is designed for the curious who just wants to have a little fun.
Touch the Fish Tail
Not quite, but still this flight takes as close to the Fish Tail as is possible without compromising the safety. The flight duration is 30 minutes. The speed is 90 km/hr.
Mountain Range Sky Trek
Flight duration is One hr. This flight covers the whole of the Annapurna range at the speed of 90 km/hr to 130 km/hr. The altitude attained is 12, 000 ft, high above the clouds. This flight is intended for those who like to live life on the fast track, and love a little adrenaline rush now and then.
Before Flight
You will be briefed about the flight path (route) before you take off, so you can prepare for pictures and point of interest ahead of time. All three of our aircraft can fly close to each other so that you can enjoy your flight with your family friends and also take take pictures of each other. You can even play hide and seek in the air or go for roller coaster ride if you wish! All the passenger receive personalized service.

The Craft and Safety
Currently there are three fleets . Two of which are Biman Model and one is cruise. These aircrafts are manufactured in Russia and are powered by Rotax 582 engines.
The operational speed ranges from 50 km/h to 130 km/h. These are two-seater planes, which carries one pilot and one passenger in every flight. These aircraft can fly for four hours and reach the height of 5000 meter flying 300 km at a stretch. Their high aerodynamic qualities allow this delta wing aircraft to perform long flights with engine turned off. Their unique design includes a ballistic parachute system, which enables the aircraft to land safely during emergencies.
The operations are controlled by Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, which checks pilots’ proficiency & the condition of the aircraft.
The insurance policy conforms to the rules for the Passenger, Aircraft, Pilot and the third parties, which means we are insured just as other domestic flights.
These ultra light aircrafts are designed to safely carry passengers while providing openings on both sides allow viewing freedom. The end result is that you feel as if yo are flying like a bird. Enjoy the fresh air on your face, scenes of mighty annapurna range just right in front of you.