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Adult Only Lifestyle in San Jose, Costa Rica

As the plane flies over the mountains of Costa Rica and rapidly approaches the runway at the San Jose airport (SJO), your heart races with intrigue and expectations. Upon arriving in arguably the most beautiful country on the planet, you walk out and feel something different, amazing and mysterious, unlike anything else you have ever felt. It’s the magic of this tropical paradise we call, the Garden of Eden. The adventure has just begun and the excitement of experiencing an exotic rain forest or jungle flows through your veins.

Most vacationers welcome the idea of staying a few days near the airport in San Jose and taking advantage of the tours, sights, history, beauty and so much more. There are plenty of fun things to do during daylight hours while staying in the valley including Poas Volcano tours, Zip-line Canopy tours, and white water rafting. You can see museums and farmer’s markets as well as downtown San Jose. For the nature lovers, there are plenty of tours to see monkeys, sloths, exotic tropical birds, amphibians, reptiles, butterflies and more. The nightlife is hot, sexy and full of fun and excitement that includes famous casinos, exotic dance clubs, discos, popular bars and much more.

Fortunately, there is one resort that caters to the adult only lifestyle and nudist community. The Hotel Desire Costa Rica is an affordable adult only, privately gated resort centrally located on 6 luscious acres inhabited by tropical flowers, trees, ponds, butterflies and exotic birds. All the amenities needed to fulfill an adult vacation is found at this location only 20 minutes from the San Jose airport. Take advantage of the two swimming pools, one designed for nudists, outdoor Jacuzzi located in the nudist area, poolside beds, tennis court, fully equipped gym, free wireless Internet connection and much more. Fully furnished nude and prude accommodations available that include hotel rooms, jacuzzi suites and studios, one or two bedrooms and romantic private villas ready for your enjoyment. Now there is no excuse for not traveling to the beautiful country of Costa Rica.

Yunnan is a truly fascinating place to visit. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing, leisurely vacation or one filled with activity and adventure, the spectacular landscape and exotic ethnic minority culture in Yunnan can accommodate all your desires. In this list of 10 must sees of Yunnan, you can have a real insight into the beauty and charm of rural China.

1 . The Stone Forest
As the local says going, if you have visited Kunming without seeing the Stone Forest, you have wasted your time. The Stone Forest was contains peaks, pillars, stalagmites, depressions, underground rivers, and caves. The quintessential karst landscape makes every tourist lost in wonder.

2 . Dali Ancient Town
‘Feng (Wind), Hua (Flower), Xue (Snow), Yue (Moon)’, the Chinese phrase used for romantic, are the four outstanding characteristics of Dali scenery. Dali Ancient Town is endowed with the distinctive feel by traditional Bai houses, grand city wall, marvelous scenery and brilliant red camellias.

3. Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple
The Three Pagodas are the symbol of Dali. With more than 1,800 years history, Three Pagodas are made of three ancient independent pagodas forming a symmetrical triangle. This is unique in China.

4. Lijiang Ancient Town
Praised as the “Oriental Venice” and “Suzhou on the Plateau”, Lijiang Ancient Town has been listed in the World Cultural Heritages by UNESCO in 1997. Strolling around this charming ancient town, you will be attracted by the unique atmosphere and surprised by its ancient yet simple sense of “Harmony of Heaven and Man.”

5. Concert of Naxi Ancient Music
The ancient music, called ‘Dongjing’, or ritual music, was traditionally sung by Taoist monks in mountain caves in most areas of Yunnan province. It has been called a ‘fossil of Chinese music’. A centuries-old Naxi minority group custom of performing their folk music, has become the must-see for many travelers in Lijiang.

6. Naxi Baisha Town
Exploring the Baisha town to enjoy the ancient murals is a great experience and one that visitors should not miss. Baisha Frescos in the town of Baisha is the most famous and preserved frescos stored in Lijiang. These frescoes are both essential to the research of Chinese painting and important cultural heritage relics too.

7. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Looking from Lijiang Old Town in the south which is 15 kilometers (nine miles) away, the snow-covered mountain resembles a jade dragon lying in the clouds, hence, the name Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The highest peak named Fan Peak, which is about 5596 meters above sea level. There are three cable cars in the mountain, the first to Glacier Park (4500 M), the second to Spruce Meadow (3200 M), the third to Yak Meadow (3700 M).

8. Tiger Leaping Gorge
The Tiger Leaping Gorge is believed to be the deepest gorge in the world. Legend says that in order to escape from a hunter, a tiger jumped across the river at the narrowest point, still 25m wide, hence the name. This is a great sightseeing stop with enormous photo opportunities Trek the Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the great highlights of any visit to this region.

9. First Bend of Yangtze River
The Yangtze River come down from Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, toward southeast, but when it gets to Stone Drum, a beautiful little town in Lijiang, The Yangtze River suddenly make a V-shaped bend and flow to the northeast, thus formed the famous the First Bend of Yangtze River. It is a world-famous geological phenomenon and an unrivalled panoramic scene which makes tourists lingering.

10. Songzanlin Monastery
Originally built in 1681, the Songzanlin Monastery is the largest and the most important Tibetan Buddhist Lamasery in Yunnan province. It now has more than 700 Buddhist monks. The architectural style of the building is a faithful imitation of the Potala Palace in Tibet, hence the name “Small Potala Palace”.

All in all, Yunnan is the perfect destination for people who are interested in China’s ethnic minority groups and their culture, and viewing some of the world’s finest natural scenery. The travel experience in Yunnan just brings anyone fun and possible a little surprise!

Albania is a mountainous country and the one of the smallest countries of Europe. The residents supposedly descended from ancient Illyrians.
Culture
The culture of Albania is majorly influenced by that of the mainland Greeks especially in the urban locality; nodding one’s head means ‘no’ where as shaking the head means ‘yes’. To greet someone, handshaking is preferred, though Shoku (Comrade) was used before, which has been long forgotten now. People dress informally here. Swim suits are meant for the beaches, otherwise women are expected not to dress in a revealing outfit. When addressing someone prefix Zoti(Mr) or Zonja(Mrs) before the name and always remember to carry some gifts when visiting someone, although flowers aren’t much acceptable. The guests are served with coffee, raki or sweets. Smokers don’t have to worry much, but they should avoid it where they see a sign of Ndalohet Duhani or Ndalohet pirja e duhanit.
Travelling within the country
Buses with relatively cheap fares operate in the main cities of the country or taxis are another choice which provided service for some main hotels.
Visit Dajti Mountain and experience Dajti Ekspres Cable car for an unforgettable 15 minute ride passing through Dajt Oark to reach Tirana. The route is about 4.2 km long and the ride costs €6.5.Alpha Yachting provides crewed yacht which is a luxury in itself. Tirana Bank is the best place for withdrawing money as it allows access to Visa cards.
Eating Out
Restaurants are not always sufficiently heated, so always wear warm clothes if out in the night during winters. Foreigners are charged more than the locals. Both the entry fees as well as any merchandise will be on a higher scale, so it’s better not to reveal the fact that you are a foreigner when out on the streets.
Site Seeing
If you enjoy canoeing, this is the right place to be. There are places right outside Tirana which is an amazing site for not just canoeing, but also rock climbing, hiking, and camping.
Accommodation
If you want a 5-Star ambience, try The Sheraton Tirana Hotel and Towers, which is situated in the middle of a shopping and entertainment center. There are about 151 rooms and 56 suites. So, along with the comfort, one can shop at once convenience here. Another hotel which provides all modern facilities is Hotel Mondial. It is located 1000 m away from the city and is also a good example of traditional architecture.
Getting There
One of the best and the easiest means is to go by air. Albanian Airlines is the national airline which works in collaboration with Tyrolean Airways, and provides service to almost all the big European cities. The airport, Mother Teresa, is 16 miles or 26 km away from the capital. A tourist bus is available every 3 hrs to get to the city center and takes about 30 minutes to get there. Taxis are available round the clock. While waiting for any transport service, tourists can check out the duty free shops, bank, eateries and car hire at the airport. A departure tax of $10 USD is imposed on all foreign nationals. Check out www.flyalbanian .com for flight times and offers.
If trying to get there by sea, try the ferry services which are provided by Adriatic Line and Agoudimos. The main ports are Durres (has ferry connection to Italy, Bari, Brindisi, Trieste, and Ancona), Vlora (has ferry connection to Bari, and Brindisi), Saranda (has connection to Corfu), Shen Gjini (has ferry connection to Bari). Check out www.adriatica.it and www.aqoudimos-lines.com for more information.
Bus is another option. Buses start from Istanbul, Athens and Sofia. Internal passengers have lots of options with bus services provided. If traveling by road in a private car, there is road network to the Kosovo region, but they are too dangerous to use because of the political tensions within the region. Crossings at Hani I Hotit, Bllata, Oafa e Thaes, Tushemisht, Gorica, Kapshtica, and kakavija can be taken. If tired one can take halts at hotels or other designated areas. There is a network of 18,000 km, out of which only 7450 km are main roads, for local travelers. About 2138km stretch of these roads is in poor condition and has pot holes, and utmost safety precautions should be taken when driving on such roads. Speed limit should be strictly followed on highways as well as within towns. Driving at night should be better avoided because of the absence of street lights on the road except for urban areas. Traffic should drive on the right-hand. There is a shortage of gas stations in the countryside, so filling the gas tank completely when passing through urban area is recommended and since there is lack of national recovery system; travelers should be prepared for an emergency or breakdown before hand. One should carry necessary documents like International Driving Permit and national driving license.
Duty Free Items
Following are the items that can be carried without customs duty being levied on them:
1. 1liter of spirits or 2liter of wine
2. 250ml of eau de toilette
3. 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco
4. 50ml of perfume.
Prohibited Items
Things that are prohibited to carry are firearms, narcotics and ammunitions. Special export permission should be taken for precious metals, books, antiques, work of art, or material of national or historic value.

Shanghai, the largest and richest city in China is an amazing mix of traditional China and western civilization.Symbols of Shanghai’s multi-cultural features scatter around every corner of the city particularly along the Huangpujiang River, which houses the largest array of Art Deco architecture in the world. Here are some top attractions in Shanghai:

#One: Yuyuan Garden

Yuyuan Garden is believed to have been built in the Ming Dynasty, more than 400 years ago. The exquisite layout, beautiful scenery and the artistic style of the garden architecture have made the garden one of the highlights of Shanghai.

Yuyuan literally translated means Happy Garden. It is located in the center of Shanghai’s Old City, a few blocks south of the Bund. It has a total area of about two hectares (five acres) and more than 40 attractions The inner and outer gardens were both built in the Ming Dynasty classical style, with numerous rock and tree garden areas, ponds, dragon-lined walls and numerous doorways and zigzagging bridges separating the various garden areas and pavilions.

#Two: Jade Buddha Temple

Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai is an active temple, with 70 resident monks at the last count. The 70 monks who live and work there can sometimes be seen worshiping.

The temple was built between 1911 and 1918 in the style of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), with symmetrical halls and courtyards, upturned eaves, and bright yellow walls. The exterior is readily identifiable by the bright saffron walls.

#Three: The Bund

The Bund is one of the most recognizable architectural symbols of Shanghai.  The word ‘bund’ derives from an Anglo-Indian word for an embankment along a muddy waterfront and that is what it was in the beginning, when the first British company opened an office there in 1846. It became the epitome of elegance during Shanghai’s history as a city of trade. Now many attractive new constructions have been erected in addition to the historical buildings. A 771-metre long retaining wall for flood control was built. Atop the wall is a spacious walkway for sightseeing. Paved with colorful tiles and dotted with flower beds and European-style garden lights. It is a good place for a leisurely stroll and a view of the Huangpu River.

The Bund, which extends from Jinling Road in the south to the Waibaidu Bridge over the Suzhou Creek in the north, is on the western bank of the 114 kilometer long Huangpu River, a tributary of the Yangtze River.

#Four: Oriental Pearl TV Tower

Towering high above Pudong New Area, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower has been the outstanding landmark of Shanghai since its completion in 1995. The tower is 468 m high, the highest in Asia and the third highest in the world, next to the 553–meter-high CN Tower in Toronto, Canada, and the 540-meter-high TV Tower in Ostankino Tower in Moscow, Russia.

The tower includes 15 spheres of different sizes at different levels creating an artistic conception of “large and small pearls dropping onto a jade plate”. It has become a symbolic piece of architecture and a favorite sight for tourists in Shanghai.

#Five: Zhujiajiao Water Town

Zhujiajiao, Known as “the Venice of Shanghai”, is a well-preserved ancient town in water country in Shanghai typical of southeast China. During Three Kingdom as appeared as a village. Nowadays old streets and architecture in the style of Ming and Qing periods can be found and local customs characteristic of water country can be observed. Zhujiajiao is noted for its archaic water country scenery typical of southeast China – old town, peacefulness, tranquility and elegance.

The world expo shanghai 2010 will be held from May 1st to October 31th. During the time, it will be very crowded for the sightseeing sites. You’d better choose more flexible ways to plan your Shanghai tours.

It seems like so many events and attractions cost so much money, that most families cannot afford to enjoy them. That is why the idea of something interesting and completely free is sure to garner your attention. In Great Falls, Montana, such a thing is just waiting for you. Because of the hard work of the community, the Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art is free for visitors. You do not have to pay a penny to be able to enjoy the exhibits available at the museum.

While there are free exhibits to enjoy every day at the art museum, there are special events that you are sure to be interested in. This summer, a special exhibit that continues to be a favorite will be available at the Great Falls museum. You will not want to miss out on the garden walk. These events takes place in mid July and provide a whole afternoon’s worth of activity. This walk takes place away from the museum, allowing the visitor to enjoy the beauty of four different gardens within the city. These gardens belong to private individuals, so this is your only chance to enjoy their exquisite beauty.

Some people in Great Falls enjoy the garden walk simply for the elaborate beauty of the various plants, which will be in full bloom this summer. Others enjoy learning about the plans and being taught how to grow and cultivate them. During the garden walk tour, you would be given the chance to talk with the garden owners, and you can even learn how they make their plants and flowers a success. You may find yourself hurrying home to start planting as soon as the walk is over.

Of course, after you enjoy the fun of the garden walk, you may wish to cool down by taking in the fine art of the museum’s continuing exhibits. You will find multitudes of work by Montana’s finest artists along the walls of the exhibit. The Paris Gibson Square Museum is also home to a number of outdoor sculptures that are both interesting and breathtaking. Enjoying the exhibits is free as well.

As you can see, you can plan a whole day in Great Falls, MT with no more cost than paying for your lunch. You can spend the day touring fine gardens and then spend the afternoon browsing fine art. You do not have to spend money to enjoy an attraction.

A lot of tourists visit Nice, France year after year. Nice, France has always been known as a popular vacation spot for both tourists and locals. This charming city tucked in south-eastern France is known all over the world for its intertwined narrow streets and picturesque houses and establishments. It also boasts a spectacular promenade, La Promenade des Anglais which draws in a lot of people day in, day out.

If you’re planning a vacation break in Nice, France, you should definitely consider renting a car. Visiting Nice’s various scenic spots such as the Cours Saleya Flower Market, Matisse Museum, and Le Chateau could be quite difficult and tiring if you’ll rely on public transportation alone. There are a lot of Nice-based car rental companies scattered all over the place so it’s makes the rental quite convenient and accessible for the tourists.

Searching for Nice car rentals online could also help you a lot in finding great car rental deals. You could have instant access to a number of car rental companies such as Car Hire Nice through the use of various search engines. With the advent of modern technology, tourists can now request for rental quotes and book online. It gives the convenience of getting the best deal without even leaving the comforts of your own home. As a final tip, try booking as early as possible. This way, you could avail of discounts and other perks.

Car Hire Nice offers affordable car rental services to both tourists and locals in Nice, France. From airports to railway stations to key spots in the city, Car Hire Nice would surely bring you to your destination.

India is a country where mythology can be found in every nook and cranny. There are innumerable religious places here. And, each of these religious places, temples have a story to tell of their own. All of them hold some or the other kind of mythological importance. One such famous temple is the Pushkar temple.

This temple is located in the holy city of Pushkar in Rajasthan. Pushkar is a place which is known to have more than 400 temples there. However, the most famous temple here is the Pushkar temple which is dedicated to Lord Brahma. In fact, this is the only temple in the entire country which is dedicated to Lord Brahma.

Pushkar is a city which is otherwise drowned in the drudgery of sleepiness, becomes extremely active when the Pushkar camel fair is around. One of the main reasons why the Pushkar temple is considered extremely sacred is because it is believed that Lord Brahma had performed an important religious rite (yagna) here in the ancient times. The Brahma Temple is located in the Pushkar Valley and is one of the most important pilgrim centres for most of the Hindus.

The entire Pushkar Temple, better known as the Brahma temple among the locals is done up in white marble. The walls of the temple are decorated with silver coins and the pilgrims are greeted by a silver turtle which is placed on the floor of the temple entrance. Although there are a large number of temples at this place, yet Pushkar is particularly famous for its five most famous temples.

One of the most famous legend states that the flower, which Lord Brahma is seen holding fell at this place, which led to the coming up of Pushkar temple, which is apparently exclusively dedicated to him. This temple, always manages to stand out of the crowd of other temples which are situated in this area. One of the main reasons for it can be attributed to the large amount of carvings and exquisite embellishments done at this temple. This temple is located on the banks of Lake Pushkar. Pushkar temple was first built during the 14th century on an elevated platform.

The marble image of the silver turtle on the entrance of the temple is one of its chief distinguishing features from all the other temples. The floor of the entire temple is adorned with black and white tiles in a checkered pattern.

Pushkar is a city which becomes extremely vibrant during the times of festivals and other religious occasions. The local population of Pushkar is staunch devotees of Lord Brahma and all the festivals, big or small are celebrated with lot of zest and excitement here. The holy lake of Pushkar temple is considered sacred by the devotees who visit this place. Thus, no visit to this place is complete without taking a dip in the holy waters of Pushkar Lake. While on a trip to Rajasthan, Pushkar temple figures out on one of the must visit places for every tourist.

At one time in the 1920s, international companies wanted to buy land near Gullfoss, in the southwestern quarter of Iceland, and build a hydroelectric plant there. Sigr??ur T?masd?ttir, the daughter of a local farmer, helped lead the opposition to the plant. As a protest she walked all the way to Reykjav?k and even threatened to throw herself over the falls if the sale went through. Although the government did not intervene, she and her fellow opponents prevailed, and the land was given over to a nature preserve.

Iceland’s scenery has been shaped by fire and ice: it is a frozen land that is always letting off steam. More than 200 volcanoes, U-shaped valleys, jagged lava fields, hot springs and geysers and the largest icecap in Europe – bigger than all the mainland European glaciers put together – go to create a rugged, bizarre landscape unlike anything else on Earth. About 80% of Iceland’s land is lava desert, glaciers or lakes; the only arable areas are on the coast. Of the 300,000 or so Icelanders who sparsely populate this island, some two-thirds live in the capital, Reykjavik.

Until recently, the T?masd?ttir story was a one-off. Icelanders have been so used to having clean air, clean water, clean everything that they scarcely noticed when these marvellous assets were threatened.

Things Are Changing – For Worse

The colossal $3 billion K?rahnj?kar dam, due to be completed this year, will submerge under 150 metres of water a hitherto untouched 57 square km of wilderness, boasting gushing rivers, thundering waterfalls, multi-coloured mountains and mossy highlands ablaze with flowers. The project, designed solely to drive an aluminium smelter further down the valley at Reydalfjordur, has government support and will be paid for by Landsvirkjun, the national power company. The hydroelectricity it generates is contracted for sale for 50 years to the American aluminium giant Alcoa, which is closing two smelters in the US and relocating to Iceland as a cost-cutting measure.

After what it claims were extensive community input and environmental studies, Alcoa is fast completing construction of the Fjar?a?l (“aluminum of the fjords”) smelter, which is expected to create hundreds of jobs in Iceland, both in the facility and in supporting industries. Late in March this year, the first ship carrying cargo for the smelter arrived in Reydarfjordur. The Pine Arrow was bringing nearly 40,000 tonnes of alumina from Western Australia, after a voyage of 44 days. It takes almost two tonnes of alumina to produce one tonne of aluminium.

So far so good, it may seem. Four hundred jobs, an addition to the economy and the harnessing of natural power.

Karahnjukar Dam

But a movement called Saving Iceland, a coalition of groups opposing further development, is up in arms. The area of the dam is one of the main breeding grounds for reindeer. It is a protected nesting ground for thousands of pink-footed geese and a favourite haunt of the snowy owl, ptarmigan and the majestic gyrfalcon. The rock formations – red, black and all colours of the rainbow – are a unique record of 10,000 years of geological and climatic change, providing clues to scientists worldwide, studying, among other things, global warming. All this is to disappear under water. The environmental impact of the project spreads much wider than this highland wilderness and the fjord below. Other rivers will be disturbed, the habitat of animals such as seals will be destroyed and an officially protected area, Kringilsarrani, will be damaged. Many geologists fear catastrophic flooding may result from frequent glacial surges and eruptions in K?rahnj?kar’s catchment area. They also question the wisdom of building a huge dam on a substructure weakened by geothermal fissures.

“It is a very rare nature that we are the guardians of,” says Olafur Pall Sigurdsson, one of the organisers of Saving Iceland, “and we are squandering it.”

Last September, Omar Ragnarsson, one of the country’s most respected television reporters, announced that he could no longer cover the K?rahnj?kar project with impartiality and would campaign against it. Answering his call, more than 8,000 people attended an anti-dam rally in Reykjavik. In 2006 Andri Snaer Magnason, a poet, playwright and novelist, published Dreamland, an overwhelmingly convincing book that puts Iceland’s environmental issues into a global perspective.

Alcoa acknowledges that any human development cause changes within the environment. It claims to have a team of 60 people, all experts in their field, working to design the project in keeping with Alcoa’s long-term goals for sustainable development. 

Iceland’s Goals

What about Iceland’s long-term goals? It is hard to reconcile Alcoa’s words with the reality of this monster, which dominates the landscape – the main dam 190m high, 730m wide and 53 km of tunnels, the largest structure of its kind in Europe. Nor is it much consolation that Alcoa has launched its “Ten Million Trees” programme, starting with the planting of seedlings in the Reydarfjordur area. True, Iceland’s is a stark landscape, so deforested that the government used to (and perhaps still does) supply tree seeds to residents and ask them to scatter the seeds from their cars wherever they went.

Can Alcoa Forest possibly make up for Alcoa’s forced violation of the land?

Sensitive eco-tourists can contribute to Iceland’s economy and well-being, without doing damage, by travelling lightly, taking only photographs and leaving only footprints. AwimAway’s Iceland Gold tour (www.awimaway.com) takes in all the magical wonders of Iceland in a green and environmentally friendly way.

Mt. Huang in East China Anhui province is celebrated for having all the features of mountain scenery and known as the No. 1 Mountain under heaven. Its unique scenery of jagged peaks and twisted pines are often depicted in traditional Chinese paintings. Rocks, mist, trees, and waterfalls make it an unforgettable place. Xu XiaKe, a noted Chinese geologist and traveler in Ming Dynasty, praised Mt. Huang as the best of all mountains.

With many peaks and spectacular scenery, Mt. Huang is listed by UNESCO as a world culture and natural heritage area. There are over 400 scenic spots, making Mt. Huang one of the most spectacular areas in China.

It is characterized by the four wonders, namely, odd-shaped pines, grotesque rock formation, seas of clouds and crystal-clear hot springs. The best way to enjoy the mountain is hiking. The most popular route is to ascend via the Easter steps, and descend via the Western steps. It was about a 10-hour hike, if completed in one day and only recommended for those in excellent health.

Hiking here will include visits to unique attractions below:

Odd-shaped pines are the queer trees that exude an exquisite beauty. You will be amazed by their vitality and strength. Another feature of Mt. Huang pines is that many trees grow branches on one side only.

The Grotesque Rocks are extraordinary. Tiandu Feng (Celestial Capital Peak), Bright Top and Lianhua Feng (Lotus Flower Peak), all rise above 1,800 meters (5,600 feet). These rocks are so unusual that visitors will be struck not only by their beauty but also by the many images they represent.

The Cloud Seas seen from the peaks of Mt. Huang are truly mystical. The best time to see the cloud sea is in autumn or in winter. Lucky visitors can witness Mt. Huang spectacular sunrises. Get up early to view Beihai sunrise, you will be amazed to see a sea of low clouds blanketing the valley to the north and “island” peaks hazily reaching for the heavens.

The Hot Springs are constantly at a temperature of 42C. Visitors can have opportunity to take a soothing soak in the warm waters and have a lifetime memories of stunning mountain scenery.

Enjoy the Mt. Huang in different season:

Spring time is from March to May. You will view all flowers blossom, pines to vomit the green, the mountain bird flies and sing.

Summer time is from June to August. You will watch pines, cloud and mist and go to summer resort and has leisure.

Autumn time is from September to November. You will watch the landscapes of green pines, natural stone, red maple, yellow chrysanthemum etc.

Winter time is from December to February. You will watch flowers of ice and snow and fogs pine. In the good weather you can appreciate the strange pines and stones in Yellow Mountain; in cloudy day you can watch a sea of clouds transformation; in rainy days you can find to flow the spring waterfall and in snowy days you can see the jade tree, the breeze hears pines in empty valley.

Usually the whole Mt. Huang needs at least 3 days to go through. The perfect for many was to spend the night in the hotel on the peak.

Here we recommend hiking routes. Take the one you like and explore different elements of the Mt. Huang area:

Hiking Mt Huang is a real challenge for the aged and the weak, but it is nothing scared for those whole does everyday hiking about 3 miles.

Luxury Travel has just launched an Unique Package to Sapa and Bac Ha Sunday Market in Vietnam.

Tucked high in Vietnam’s remote northern mountains, close to the Chinese border, the former French military outpost of Sapa offers some of Vietnam’s most colourful experiences.

The views are breathtaking. Vietnam’s highest peak, the 3,143-metre Mount Fansipan, looms overhead, while the surrounding valleys feature terraced rice paddies and blazing green fields cut by fast-flowing streams.

Layer upon layer of green ridges fade into the distance, edged by sharp, rocky peaks. The region is home to several ethnic minority groups, all wearing their traditional and colorful attire.

Guests will be picked up from hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Hanoi Railway. The Victoria Express departs at 10:00 pm at 120 Le Duan Str., Hanoi. The luxury adventure trip starts with an overnight train journey from Hanoi to the border town of Lao Cai.

The train arrives at the Lao Cai train station at approximately 6:00am. There will be a vehicle waiting to transfer guests to Sapa. The drive to Sapa is only 33 km but it takes around 1.5 hours.

Once at Sapa, guests will check into Victoria Hotel and have breakfast at the Ta Van Restaurant of Victoria Hotel and then enjoy a free morning to explore around town. Meet guide in the hotel lobby at 2 pm for a walking tour to the hilltribe villages of Cat Cat, home to the H’mong ethnic minority peoples.

As walk to the villages nestled in the valley below Sapa, guests will meet some of the local minority people on their way to and from Sapa. Here guests have the opportunity to share cultural experiences with the families that live in the area. Diner at Victoria Sapa Hotel. Overnight at the unique and charming Victoria Sapa hotel.

“This is a special tour package combining the luxury and local charms for a memorable mountain experience in Vietnam. Guests will have the best in term of accommodation, colorful markets experience, fun, adventure, walking to hill tribes to get inside of their daily life. Each day guests wake up knowing that the day could be full of fun and adventure,” Tonny Pham, Product manager of Luxury Travel said.

Awakening to the sounds of a new day, guests eat breakfast at Victoria hotel and head out for a stunning spectacular weekend market.

Bac Ha is considered one of the most wonderful and colorful markets in extreme north Vietnam where thousands of local people in their traditional attire buy and sell the local products. Dogs, cats, pigs, horses… are all on sales.

This is a golden opportunity to take your best photos! In the afternoon, guests will take a pleasant walk to Ban Pho village, home to the flower H’mong people. This is a great opportunity to interact with the friendly locals and have pleasant walk amongst tribal villages.

Transfer to Lao Cai station for overnight Victoria Express back to Hanoi. Overnight at Victoria Express where you arrive at 5 am. Tour ends in Hanoi Station.

Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is offering this weekend package departing on every Friday, includes almost every thing and priced at only 464 USD per person, from 2 persons up, only good before 31 September 2009. English speaking guide, all transportation and transfers, all accommodation on twin share basis at Victoria Hotel, return Victoria Express train on superior cabin, meals as indication, admission fees and permits where applicable, drinking water during the trek.