Best of Freeport, Bahamas – 10 top things to do

Freeport is also known as Lucaya named after the indigenous populace of the island, the Lucaya Indians. Throughout the years, Port Lucaya has turned into a well-known spring break destination. Every weekend evenings at Port Lucaya spell unlimited gatherings with constant music and move and dynamic gatherings of people.

Obviously, when you think Bahamas vacation spots, you think shorelines, and which is all well and good. About the majority of the southern edge of Grand Bahamas Island is the shoreline. Freeport is known for its luxurious white sand shorelines. The Bahamas island is likewise a heaven for scuba jumpers, swimmers and swimmers when all is said in done, and traveler info on these are all over the place. Numerous tourism organizations will offer intriguing visit bundles to you that include investigating coral reefs, dispatch wrecks and swimming nearby dolphins, tropical fish and even sharks.

Freeport is an organized commerce zone which makes it a center of worldwide business. Have a look at these top attractions from Freeport, Bahamas:

1. Port Lucaya Marketplace

2. Pat And Diane Snorkeling

3. Unexso

4. Garden Of The Groves

5. Calabash Eco Adventures

6. Taino Beach

7. Count Basie Square

8. Casino At The Radisson Grand Lucayan

9. Pinetree Stables

10. Peterson Cay

There are a lot of other things you can do in Freeport, The Bahamas. Few more important resources for Freeport Tourism Guide:

Best time to visit Freeport | Restaurants in Freeport

Do you want to visit Capital of Alsatian Wine ? Colmar it is !

Colmar is the third-largest commune of the Alsace region in north-eastern France. The town is situated on the Alsatian Wine Route and considers itself to be the "capital of Alsatian wine" (capitale des vins d'Alsace). The city is renowned for its well-preserved old town, its numerous architectural landmarks, and its museums, among which is the Unterlinden Museum, with the Isenheim Altarpiece.

The climate of Colmar is warm and temperate and the town sees significant amounts of rainfall throughout the year, even in the driest season. The region sees harsh winters with the temperatures falling significantly. The city sees visitors throughout the year and the best time to go to Colmar can be decided by the weather conditions or personal preferences.

Colmar has a sunny microclimate and is one of the driest cities in France, with an annual precipitation of just 607 mm (23.9 in), making it ideal for Alsace wine. It is considered the capital of the Alsatian wine region.

The dryness results from the town's location next to mountains, which force clouds arriving from the west to rise, and much of their moisture to condense and fall as precipitation over the higher ground, leaving the air warmed and dried by the time it reaches Colmar.

Must read travel tips before visiting Bentota.

A prime coastal resort in Sri Lanka, the palm fringed beach at Bentota boasts of beautiful turquoise blue waters with shades of emerald green.  You will find many luxury hotels and accommodations lining the beach and various things to do in Bentota. It is also perfect for Water sports enthusiasts. Activities include body surfing, swimming and snorkelling. 

Some important Travel Tips one should know about Bentota : 

The legal age for drinking alcohol is 25 years

Bentota is usually a safe place. However, be aware of pickpocketing or bah snatching.

Time Zone – India Standard Time  

Currency – Sri Lankan Rupee( LKR)

Electricity and Internet – 230 volts(single phase voltage); Frequency: 50Hz, plug type: D/G. Free Wi-Fi access is available in hotels and some regions of the city.

Languages – Tamil and Sinhala are their official language. However, English language is also welcomed for the convenience of the visitors.  

Security – Government Information center: 1919, Police: 118/119, Ambulance/ Fire service: 110,

Tourist traps – Beware of the commission boys who stand outside the shopping malls. They would ask you to go with them. If you go with their guided tour, you will end up paying 20-30% extra. Avoid expensive wine stores.

Off-beaten Path – Go for birdwatching to see Red-vented Bulbul. It is one of the rare species of bird.

Tipping – Tipping is not necessary. However, small tips for good services is always appreciated. 

Art of Old Town Ipoh : Journey to the Murals.

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 Our first destination in Malaysia was a small quaint town called Ipoh surrounded by limestone cliffs and lush greenery. Situated 200 kilometers to the north of Kuala Lumpur, it was Malaysia’s second city during British rule and the center of world tin industry. The city is quite famous for heritage, food and beautiful cave temples. On our very first day, we took the Heritage Trail ( more about this in the next post ) and a new addition to the Heritage trail is the “Art of Old Town Ipoh“, a walking tour hunting murals.

 The old town walls have been changed into a piece of art by many different artists from all over the country and budding artists from the town, quite famous among them is Lithuania-born artist Ernest Zacharevic who has also painted murals on walls along the streets of Penang’s Georgetown.

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 Thinking about same, let me tell you, A mural is a piece of artwork which is painted or applied directly on a wall or other surface, incorporating it harmoniously with the architecture or other fixtures perfectly blending with surrounding objects to give a 3D effect.

In Ipoh, There are a number of exciting things to do. From historical sites to cultural attractions, Events and Festivals of Ipoh, explore the exhaustive list of all other local attractions in Ipoh. Discover new places to see and unique Things to Do nearby Ipoh. 

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