Travel and Leisure Tips » society http://www.charmcityfc.com Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:56:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 What Are The Best Places In The World For A Beach Holiday? http://www.charmcityfc.com/what-are-the-best-places-in-the-world-for-a-beach-holiday/ http://www.charmcityfc.com/what-are-the-best-places-in-the-world-for-a-beach-holiday/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:54:13 +0000 Damian Papworth http://www.charmcityfc.com/what-are-the-best-places-in-the-world-for-a-beach-holiday/ When the summer time comes around or if you want to get away from the cold winter to find some more sunny climates, many of our first thoughts will turn straight to the idea of a lovely beach holiday in a tropical paradise. If you are keen on just getting away from your daily lives and work and simply relaxing on some beautiful beaches there are many different places around the world where you can do this. Lets take a look at the best ones.

First up, we all know that the Maldives is one of the closest places that you can get to heaven on earth that you will ever be able to find. Commonly this has been known as a top location for couples and newlyweds, and it is plain to see why. You are able to relax in one of the thousands of small islands without any hustle and bustle and can simply look out as the sun goes down with other beautiful island droplets in the distance. Truly stunning.

Secondly, the island of the South Pacific will also offer up some dazzlingly incredible beaches for you to enjoy. The island groups of Fiji and the Cook islands are all absolutely stunning and will more than take your breath away when you first see them.

Third of all, a very popular spot for travellers and holidayers alike is Thailand and the other countries of Indochina such as Vietnam and Cambodia. Here you will be able to find that prices are extremely low and as such you are able to live like a king on a cheap budget in some beautiful beach locations.

Forth of all, the Whitsundays in Australia. Australia itself has so many beautiful beaches dotted all around its enormous coastline, but if you are looking for true perfection then the Whitsunday islands right at the bottom of the Great Barrier Reef is an ideal spot. In particular, the beach of Whitehaven has regularly seem itself right at the top of bolls of the most beautiful beaches and this really has to be seen to be believed.

The list does continue on for as long as your arm and at the end of the day the main consideration you will have to make when choosing where to go will be what you want to do and the budget you have to work with.

If you ever find yourself with enough money for one of these trips, you would not regret spending it to see these stunning locations.

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]]> http://www.charmcityfc.com/what-are-the-best-places-in-the-world-for-a-beach-holiday/feed/ 0 Gay Holidays For Singles And Bhutan http://www.charmcityfc.com/gay-holidays-for-singles-and-bhutan/ http://www.charmcityfc.com/gay-holidays-for-singles-and-bhutan/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:37:22 +0000 VERNE HOWARD http://www.charmcityfc.com/gay-holidays-for-singles-and-bhutan/ The country of Bhutan is a remote Himalayan kingdom nestled between Tibet and India, where travelers will find a way of life that is largely untouched by Western culture and modern mindsets. Every aspect of the Bhutanese culture is steeped in tradition and is based on age-old Buddhist practices and beliefs. In an effort to allow the inclusion of modern technology, conveniences and ideas, while retaining the pristine natural beauty and cultural heritage of Bhutan, growth and tourism is carefully monitored by the government, which allows only a limited number of tourists and tour groups to visit each year.

To this end, the number of tour groups and tourists allowed to visit Bhutan each year is limited. While Bhutanese culture is very conservative and traditional, the warm, friendly Bhutanese people welcome gay tours, just as they would any other guest to their country. Due to the limited tourism allowed, anyone who has the opportunity to travel to this mystical mountain kingdom should take full advantage of experiencing all that the country of Bhutan has to offer.

There is not any scene to speak of in Bhutan, which means that a gay vacation planned to this majestic mountainous region would certainly not be for the purpose of seeking out and experiencing LGBT life in a different culture. This is not to say that there is not same-gender intimacy in Bhutan; in fact, it is a common and accepted occurrence. However, there are no words for gay, lesbian or bisexual in the languages of this region and one’s identity is not influenced by sexual behavior.

Most of these men are either married to women or are monastic monks and these behaviors are not considered taboo, and do not influence how one identifies. In fact, there are no words to describe sexual orientation in this regions language; sexual expression is simply part of everyday life. A law from over 100 years ago is still on the books that criminalizes same-sex sexual behavior and allows for punishments that include life imprisonment; however, there are no indications that this law has ever been enforced.

Choosing gay vacations in Bhutan opens visitors up to a chance to fully experience a culture that has been isolated from the outside world until just three decades ago. From hiking in the majestic Himalayas to visiting mountainside Buddhist monasteries and exploring the valleys below, Bhutan is an ideal atmosphere for spiritual travel or awakening.

For the most enjoyable, fulfilling experience, it is highly recommended that you visit Bhutan as part of gay adventure travel tours, which will provide numerous opportunities to experience all that Bhutan has to offer, while ensuring that you respectfully experience the culture and traditions of this land that has only recently opened its doors to newcomers.

Exposition written by Howie Holben regarding Bhutan and gay travel tours. Spirit Journeys can help with your next gay trip.

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