R and R diving site and beach: GAJAH MINA

R and R diving site and beach: GAJAH MINA

A beautiful site that fits for your rest and recreation criteria, Gajah Mina lies in South West coast of Bali where nice small private villas provide a lovely view of the sea set on a cliff top surrounded with tropical gardens. The place to which this beach resort is located is in close proximity with Tanah Lot Temple in Tabanan.

The Bali Resort offers its guests its own privacy overlooking the beach carved into the volcanic rock. Each of the villas has its own wall gardens with private terraces for your lounge amidst the clouds and crown of palm tucked in between rice fields, with a pool that is surrounded with a rice terrace.

The Resort

Gajah Mina is an accommodation that is combined with the ethnic characteristics of the Balinese cultural environment with the touch of comfort and sophistication. The materials used are from natural materials like volcanic stones, teak, coconut wood and unpolished marble. To enjoy the sea breeze and the perfume of tropical flowers, the villas have their own private verandas with loungers. The villas also have their own bathrooms and an outside garden.

·         Standard Villas are furnished bungalows with one bedroom (King size bed) and private garden terrace. There are about 7 standard villas in the resort. The standard villa is a great room for honeymooners. Price: US$110.00 or US$ 120.00 during Peak Seasons.

·         Family Suite Rooms are located in a tropical garden that leads down to the swimming pool and the sea. It is a great villa for families on tour with small children. It has two communicating bedrooms, two bathrooms and an outside lounge. There are 2 available family suite rooms in the resort. Another Family Suite is the Suite 9 which has two separated bungalow situated on top of a hill overlooking the ocean. It has an outside bathroom and gazebo. This suite is perfect for families with teenage children. Price: US$ 155.00 or US$ 171.00 during Peak Season.

·         Honeymoon Villas are located on a 15-meter cliff overlooking 3 beaches. From the inside is the panoramic view of the hills with their coconut, cacao and clove plantations and the Batukaro volcano. This suite is a very special place for honeymooners and is furnished in handmade teak furniture, stunning bathroom, loaded Ipod and sound system and a king size bed. Price: US$ 220.00 or US$ 240.00 during Peak Seasons.

Services

Not only is the resort luxurious and comfortable in terms of its accommodation, it also has a lot of services and activities that are in store for your whole stay. Revitalize yourself and enjoy simple pleasures in this tropical Bali Resort. Their services include:

-          Airport trips

-          Room service for your convenience.

-          Wi-Fi internet

-          For you not to be bothered with your laundry, the resort also offers laundry services.

-          Spa and Massage overlooks the surf spot of Balian and the deserted Mejan Beach. Aside from the natural cool breeze, the masseurs are very well trained to offer you services which you may opt for a traditional Balinese massage or Spa treatments.

-          You may also arrange for additional activities in your stay. You may opt to do mountain bike trek, rice paddy trek, surfing, or motorbiking.

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TOP 10 BEST SCUBA DIVING SITES IN THE WORLD

TOP 10 BEST SCUBA DIVING SITES IN THE WORLD

If sky diving isn’t something your stomach cannot engulf, try scuba diving. The best way to experience the world underneath is exploring the rich marine life in all parts of the world and is definitely one of the daring experiences you should go through even just once in your lifetime.

Below is a list of the best scuba diving sites in the world (in no particular order) and be mesmerized with the world below the blue waters of the earth’s rich aqua resources.

10. Yongala, Australia

            This scuba diving spot in Australia is worldly acclaimed since it was a sunken passenger ship that has been under the waters of the Great Barrier Reef for over half century. As you traverse underwater, you will see immaculate marine life with eagle rays, tiger sharks, bull sharks, giant grouper and schools of fish to name a few.

9. Blue Hole, Belize

            Allegedly the largest sink hole in the Earth, the Blue Hole in Belize was once a dry cave during Ice Age. You will see from an aerial view that it is an almost perfectly circular Blue Hole. Beneath this popular diving site are types of reef sharks as well as bull sharks and hammerhead sharks.

8. Riviera Maya, Mexico

            The underwater of Riviera Maya, Mexico is recognized for the formations of limestone sinkholes known as Cenotes. This diving spot is the best in the world because of its underwater caverns and caves with sunlight reflecting the stalactites and stalagmites.

7. Palau, Micronesia

            One of the best diving destinations in the world, Palau is home to a hundred islands of outlying coral reef, caves and remnants of the World War II. The Blue Wall of the Ngemelis Island houses large schools of fish and large pelagics. It is also the home of giant Gorgonian sea fans, with Sharks, Wahoo, Tuna, Hawks Bill, Green Turtles, and Barracuda.

6. The Great Barrier Reef, Australia

            Known to the world as the longest reef, this diving site in Australia homes to almost all varieties of marine life. Never miss the experience of diving underneath the Great Barriers.

5. Kailua Kona, Hawaii

            Hawaii is a paradise itself, and is also one of the best scuba diving sites in the world. This place is where you would want to explore if you’re in search of Manta Rays. They offer a night dive experience where they place underwater lights. These lights attract the planktons which in turn attracts the Manta Rays.

4. Boracay, Philippines

            Aside from the white sandy beaches and pristine waters, Boracay is also a spot for divers to explore underneath. Abundant marine life and reef systems are just few of the stuffs you’ll discover in this paradise.

3. Red Sea, Egypt

            A diversity of marine life is what you’ll see below the pristine blue waters of the Red Sea in Egypt.

2. Fernando de Noronha

            This place in Brazil is starting to gain appreciation in the world because of the marine life that is thriving beneath the blue waters of the island. You may experience swimming with the dolphins or turtles and others without having the feeling of too crowded since they only limit their visitors.

1.      Micronesia 
               One of the top destinations in South Pacific, Micronesia has tropical islands to entice its visitors in a much friendlier price for its diving.  The islands are blessed with vibrant coral reefs.