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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Amangiri Hotel: Sensation of Luxury Hotels in Desert Canyon Middle Point

Designed to look like the surrounding scenery, one of America's largest national parks, hotel facilities Amangiri ( part of the Aman Resorts ) is in the right size with the size of the surrounding nature, consisting of the valley of Canyon Point and coating rocks that leads into the Grand Staircase.

Amangiri, or, the mountain of peace ' is situated on 600 acres in Southern Utah, near the border with Arizona. Basically, this is just a place that is in the middle of the desert. Project developers believe that the desert Southwest already has the potential to be developed from the desert plain to have economic value. So the architecture has been designed to blend into the scenery with nature, color and texture of the material design features are also created as closely as possible.

The resort is 25 minutes from the nearest town of Page, Arizona and a 15 minute drive to the beaches of Lake Powell. The design of the resort has been designed by mixing elements of natural colors and materials of the stone.

Amangiri resort consists of the main pavilion is located on a steep cliff, there is the main pool. Inside the pavilion there is Living Room, Gallery, Library, Dining Room. The eastern pavilion there are 16 rooms, located in Desert Wing. And the western part there are 18 rooms with a spa in Mesa Wing.

You can enjoy the peace by letting your room curtains open so that the views of the valley with rocky mountains can be directly seen. Then light a campfire and sit on the porch staring at the beautiful color change from afternoon to evening.

At this resort, you can feel the magical atmosphere with all the atmosphere of existing deserts. If interested, the price of rooms at this resort starts at $ 950. Interested?

Surya Dewata Rafting Luxuriating in Waterfall and ‘Tarzan’ Cave

Wow ... how fun it is when enjoying the rafting adventure on the Ayung River, Pangsan Village, Petang Subdistrict, Badung. Under the guidance of Surya Dewata Rafting, we can take water games filled with pleasant creation and fun. Our adrenaline is challenged when passing through the river basin with many rapids. So, you must be ready to get wet sprayed by waterfall among the trees on the cliff. Even, as if our breaths stopped for a while when sliding on such fairly high waterfall.

Among the rafting companies available on Ayung River, Surya Dewata Rafting offers complete facilities and professional services. Starting point is made in the upstream of Ayung River passing the road through Petang Market and then turning right. Having explored the challenging rapids and alluring nature for some 1.5-2 hours, all participants arrive at the finish at Sekar Mukti Hamlet, Pangsan Village.

Before coming down to the river, each participant is given the equipment like raft, helmet, life jacket and paddler. A unit of raft can accommodate four passengers and each is accompanied with a guide. Then, participants are taken to pass through natural steps. On the way, we can see cacao, coffee and snakefruit plants at the surroundings. When arriving on the river, we are presented with the natural beauty of the river. Meanwhile, a small waterfall rippling will tease us to take pictures.

After exploring the river along some 200 meters, we are invited to stop for a while to play sliding rock. Then, in the next 200 meters, we encounter another large waterfall. Participants are given the opportunity to swim or to be showered by the waterfall. At this location, we can swim as much as we like. After that, we must get ready to do jumping with a height of 2 meters and then followed by another with the height of 1.5 meters.

This river is indeed slightly slope and clean, so that on the way we can practice swimming. In the midst of cool atmaosphere and among the branches of trees, we can observe some inhabitants of the river looking for food. Among them, there are monkeys, birds, dragonflies, and other animals.

Well, an hour later all participants should take a short break to visit the ‘Tarzan Cave,’ a hideaway used during the Japanese occupation. It is a very attractive for the background of our snapshots because inside the cave lies a hot water exuding from the cliff. After traveling along 0.5 meters, it is time for us to reach the finish point.

Ultimately, participants should climb the traditional steps of about 250 meters and resume the journey by riding the escalator in the form of carriage. When arriving at the top, participants get a mineral water and toiletries such as towels, shampoo and soap. After getting fresh, participants are invited to have buffet lunch with a variety of menus such as white rice, fried rice, fried chicken, chicken satay, fried tofu, soy sauce, shrimp, crackers and soup.

For those who want to see the ancient gamelan, Barong Landung and other dance accessories, they can be seen in a separate room. Another intriguing attraction is to have sightseeing to local traditional house compound while watching the activities of local residents.

source: bali-travelnews.com

Entrepreneur Richard Branson has inaugurated the $200 million, Norman Foster designed Spaceport America as Virgin Galactic inches closer to the stars.

Some 800 guests were on hand to witness a fly-past from WhiteKnightTwo and SpaceShipTwo as part of a spectacular opening ceremony.

“Today is another history-making day for Virgin Galactic,” said Branson.

“We are here with a group of incredible people who are helping us lead the way in creating one of the most important new industrial sectors of the 21st century.

Branson and his children, Sam and Holly, who will be the first commercial passengers on SpaceShipTwo, brought the event to a spectacular conclusion by officially naming the development ‘Virgin Galactic Gateway to Space’.

A combined terminal and hangar facility, the spaceport will support up to two WhiteKnightTwo and five SpaceShipTwo vehicles.

In addition, it will house all of the company’s astronaut preparation and celebration facilities, a mission control center, and a friends and family area.

There is also space committed to public access via the planned New Mexico Spaceport Authority’s Visitor Experience.

The 120,000 square-foot building, which meets LEED Gold standards for environmental quality, was designed by world-renowned United Kingdom-based Foster + Partners, along with URS Corporation and local New Mexico architects SMPC.

The trio won an international competition in 2007 to build the first private spaceport in the world.

New Mexico governor Susana Martinez participated in the dedication ceremony with United States congressman Steve Pearce, representing New Mexico’s 2nd District.

“New Mexico has a long tradition of pioneering innovation in aerospace and related technologies,” said Martinez.

“We already possess an impressive array of facilities and expertise in advanced technologies.

In addition, the company is taking steps to expand its mission beyond commercial space tourism.

The company announced earlier it had been awarded a contract by the NASA-operated Flight Opportunity Program for research flights to a potential value of $4.5 million.

During the ceremony, it was announced new flight reservations have been made by research and education institutions to support research initiatives and inspire students.

Present for the dedication ceremony were over 150 Virgin Galactic customers from 21 countries who have already made deposits to fly to space.

A total of over 450 future astronauts worldwide have signed on to join Virgin Galactic for a voyage into space.

source: breakingtravelnews.com

[ Amazing ] Been to Science Museum, London

Science museum is one of the three major museums in South Kensington, London. This museum is part of the national museum of science and industry. Museum of Science is a major tourist attraction in London. Like other national museums museum is funded by the public in English, science museums do not charge an entrance fee. As for the exhibition however, are usually charged an entrance fee.

Origins and History

Science Museum is a museum that was founded in 1857 under Bennet woodcroft from the collection of Royal Society of Arts and surplus items from the major exhibition as part of the South Kensington museum, along with what is now the Victoria and Albert museum. This includes collection of machines that became a museum in 1858 patents, and patent office museum in 1863.

This collection contains many of the most famous exhibits of what is now the museum of science. In 1883, the contents of the patent office museum moved to South Kensington museum. In 1885, a collection of science and science museum named in 1893 was appointed a director of a separate collection of art changed its name to the art museum, which eventually became the Victoria and Albert museum.

When Queen Victoria laid the foundation stone for a new building for the museum of art, he determined that the museum will be renamed after her and her late husband. It originally applied to the entire museum, but when that new building finally opened ten years later, the title was limited to the collection of art and science collections should be divorced from it. On 26 June 1909, the museum of science, as an independent entity, came into the museum of science present quarters, designed by Sir Richard Allison, opened to the public in stages over the period 1919-1928.

This building is known as the Eastern bloc, which began construction in 1913 and temporarily halted by World War i. As the name suggests it was meant to be the first building of a much larger project, which never materialized.

Collections

Science Museum now holds a collection of more than 300,000 items, including items like rocket Stephenson, puffing billy ( the oldest steam locomotive ), the first jet engine, the reconstruction of Francis Crick and James Watson dna model, some of the early steam engines remaining, working example of the difference engine charles Babbage ( and the latter, half preserved brains ), the first prototype of the 10,000- year clock to the present, and documentation of the first typewriter.

It also contains hundreds of interactive exhibits. Final addition is the IMAX 3D Cinema showing science and nature documentaries, most of them in 3 - d, and the Wellcome Wing which focuses on digital technology Entrance has been free since 1 December 2001.

Museum houses some of the many objects collected by Henry Wellcome around a medical theme. Fourth floor of the exhibition called " glimpses of medical history ", with reconstructions and dioramas the history of medicine is practiced. Gallery on the fifth floor called "the science and art of medicine ", with an exhibition of medical instruments and practices of the ancient days and from different countries. The collection is strong in clinical medicine, biosciences and public health. Museum is a member of the museum london & health treatment.

source :http://en.wikipedia.org

Waterfall Tour Gitgit located in the Village District Gitgit Sukasada Buleleng regency, Bali. Git-git waterfall is about 11 km from the city of Singaraja to the south toward the Village Pancasari and Bedugul.

Waterfall which has a height of about ± 35 meters is very beautiful and has a beautiful panorama and is in the cool temperate environment. Down by foot after passing the parking place Gitgit, Beside the pounding waterfalls and the sound of bird chirp, rice field, clove and coffee plantations / bamboo plants as well as along the road to the waterfall presents a peaceful and natural atmosphere.

In addition to pounding waterfalls and the sound of bird chirp, rice field, clove and coffee plantations / bamboo plants as well as along the road to the waterfall presents a green atmosphere, peaceful and natural. Along the way, if you want to take a souvenir, can also buy knick - knacks are sold by local residents. Will certainly complete your natural holiday in Bali.

Waterfall located 300 meters above sea level has three major waterfalls. The highest reaching 60 meters, and is the highest waterfall in Bali.

To see the falls up close, visitors must go through a path made of cement. On the left side of the road there are some trees and vegetation are interspersed with a few shops. Rice fields and mountain scenery also be a bonus in itself.

Once the stepping foot into an uphill road, the scenery changed. On either side there are coffee, cloves and vanilla. In addition, although not specifically laid out, there are roses, hibiscus, lily, hydrangea, marigold ( flower kotok dung ), and the flower lady betel nut.

The trail was formerly built by the Dutch to use residents who want to pass to the next village. Since opening to the public in 1975, this waterfall into one of the destinations for North Bali area.