Ko Tao, Archipelago From the Gulf of Thailand

admin — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:07:15 +0000

This beautiful island is located south of Thailand, known as Turtle Island because of the abundance of green turtles, which are tended with great care by the institution protective of the environment of the island, surrounded by calm waters, clear and beautiful beaches that invite so heavenly rest of the landscape that is dominated by the presence of thousands of coconut trees along its shores.

Ko Tao is famous for being the ideal place for diving or snorkeling, so much so that there are schools teaching the sport in which internationally recognized instructors offer their knowledge to those who want to learn this sport.

If you travel to Thailand may happen to discover this beautiful island that offers the visit, beautiful scenery, extraordinary sunsets, outdoor activities like hiking through the island either on foot or by bicycle, walking along the coast by boat, snorkel, see the bottom coral, turtles and sharks, the beauty of this island is remarkable.

In recent years, tourism to the island of Ko Tao has increased considerably, in part to its tropical climate and beauty of its landscape and especially the desire of tourists to find places where nature still remains and there is no pollution. Today it is still a paradise, and it is necessary that mantega thus avoiding contamination, ie practice responsible tourism.

Ko Tao is the smallest island of the archipelago and is easily accessible by which can be accessed throughout the year, one of the ways to reach it is via the ferry from Surat Thani or from Ko Samui. The ideal months to travel to visit is between the months of February and March are the hottest months and rainfall is low.

The Great Barrier Reef, Australia

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:16:44 +0000

Considered the largest barrier reef in the world, the Great Barrier Reef is located northeast of Australia, is one of the top destinations for lovers of diving. This is one of the marine ecosystems that is estimated at over twenty thousand years old, formed by three thousand coral reefs formed along the coast of Queensland in Australia, was discovered by British Capt. James Cook in 1770.

This large ecosystem has good visibility throughout the year and has a high biodiversity of marine species especially pelagic fish living in shallow areas of open water, was declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1981. Favored destination for nature lovers, the Great Barrier Reef offers an incredible underwater scenery, with its colorful corals in various ways, their fish and sea turtles, seabirds provide food in this natural habitat.

The Great Barrier Reef of Australia, is the favorite spot for snorkeling practitioners, places such as Cod Hole, Pixie Pinnacule, North Horne, Challenger Bay, Osprey Reef, or Steve’s bommie, are the most visited by divers from around the world.

The main gateway is Cairns, the most important tourist city in northeastern Australia, from where catamarans depart daily full of tourists in order to delve into areas for such purpose in the Great Barrier Reef and enjoy the extraordinary scenery nature provides us.

A number of islands are formed by the Great Barrier Reef, some of which you can enjoy the services of posh hotels and some others are deserted where you can camp, prior permission from the respective authorities, ensuring the conservation of estos lugares paradisíacos, pués muchas de ellas están considerados como Parques Nacionales Marinos.

The cities of Cairns and Port Douglas, because of its proximity to the coast are the cities preferred by thousands of tourists for a visit to this wonder of nature. The high season for tourism, which receives a large influx of tourists is during the months of May through September, apart from Cairns and Port Douglas also cities like Mission Beach, Cooktown, Townsville, Bundaberg, among others, are also places where you Access to the Great Barrier Reef.

If you are a fan of diving, the Great Barrier Reef is your destination in one of their holiday travel. It is the largest natural attraction in Australia, although in recent years have noted the effects of global warming in this beautiful ecosystem, hence it is important that all those visiting this area act responsibly with existing life, avoiding pollute the waters of this beautiful place.

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Ko Tao, Archipelago From the Gulf of Thailand

The Great Barrier Reef, Australia