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Ocean Park – Hong Kong’s Spectacular Maritime Based Amusement Park
All those looking to enjoy a thrilling and exciting day of family fun must definitely visit Ocean Park which is a world famous marine based amusement park in the area of Kowloon in Hong Kong. With very much the same popularity as Hong Kong’s Disney World, the park is ideal for visitors of all ages and contains spectacular aquariums, rides and animal exhibits and shows that are bound to capture your heart.
Filled with countless land and sea water animals both large and small, some of the maritime attractions at the park include an Ocean Theatre where you can see dolphins and seals entertaining people and the Atoll Reef that is shaped like an elliptical fish bowl which is filled with hundreds of species of underwater animals. The Shark Aquarium is also another maritime attraction which consists of an underwater tunnel where you can observe these dangerous creatures move in silence. On the lighter side, kids will definitely enjoy having a look at the Panda habitat, the Goldfish Pagoda and the Butterfly House.
A trip to Ocean World will not be complete without sampling some of the park’s highly entertaining rides. The Dragon which is a thrill seeker’s rollercoaster ride will leave you on the edge of you seat, whilst the Abyss Turbo Drop is sure to make your hair stand on end as it suddenly drops you. Some of the other rides include the Flying Swing and the Crazy Galleon.
Guests wishing to visit this fun filled and magical maritime park would definitely want to come back for more and would need to stay at a Kowloon hotel for easy access. The Langham Hotel Hong Kong which is a luxurious hotel amid many of the hotels in Hong Kong provides a relaxing and elegant base from which to enjoy much of the city’s attractions as well as to experience the enchantment and wonder of Ocean Park.
Siam Ocean World: A Closer Look at the World Under the Sea
When it comes to the world of aquatics, everyone loves to observe marine life. Many of us don’t get the opportunity to dive in the ocean and watch these beautiful creatures. Why lament anymore, if you have a place to witness those creatures in convenience of Siam Ocean World. This aquatic arena covers an area of 10,000 square meters on the basement of a famous shopping mall. It’s not only just one of the main attractions in the city; it’s also a learning center for kids. It has over 30,000 marine creatures belongs to 400 different species.
The novel concept of dividing the whole area to seven different environments, gives visitors a novel experience of learning. ‘Weird and wonderful’, consists of rare and exotic marine animals like gigantic spider crabs, nautiluses and pineapple fish. The next destination, ‘Deep Reef’ as you may have already guessed, is all about the fascinating life that dwells within them. The environment ‘Living Ocean’ shows the survival of marine animals. The ‘Rain Forest’ showcase different creatures like blind cave fish, giant water rats and otters, which fascinates children a lot. When we talk about the ocean, how can we forget about the shore? ‘Rocky Shore’ zone gives visitors a chance to observe life on the shore. The star of the Siam Ocean World is the ‘Open Ocean’, the largest unconfined aquarium with sharks of various types which includes ragged-tooth, stingrays, black-tipped, giant groupers and leopard. You can witness how the hunters of the ocean really look like in this environment.
Visitors who are looking for adventure and gaining experience have the opportunity of swimming through the fish in the 2.8 million liter aquarium. But, for a person who is up for a little adventure they can take a ride in a glass bottomed boat to take closer look at the animals, guaranteed it’ll be an experience of a life time.
Not just dive in to experience the marine life, visitors are also given the facility of arranging their wedding ceremony under the water. This is a special opportunity for those who love to do everything in an extra-ordinary way.
There are more exciting shows that you shouldn’t miss, like Diver Underwater Talk, Penguin Feed, Animal Contact, Otter Feeding and Shark feeding. Don’t forget to stop by the Thailand’s first world class 4-D theater for the 25 minute virtual adventure. When it comes to souvenirs The Shark Shop allows you to buy anything related to aquatic you want from a range of gifts like T-shirts.
During your holiday at Bangkok visiting all these places, you can always find accommodation at a Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel. For a longer holidays Bangkok serviced apartments at Bangkok Grand President will be a good choice.
Snowplanet – An All Year Round Winter Wonder In Auckland
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Offering an amazingly unique experience for a highly entertaining day of family fun, the Snowplanet is an all year round indoor snow resort ideal for all ages. Visitors can enjoy the excitement of engaging in popular snow sports and can relax in the snowy village like atmosphere in this wondrous winter wonder land located in Auckland.
A snow lover’s dream, the park features 50 centimeters of real powder snow, 3 lifts, a terrain park and a separate learner area amid other highlights. Streams of tourists come in to engage in the thrill of the terrain park with its wide variety of rainbows, slide bars and jumps that are in place for both beginners and advanced snow sporters. The exciting features of this park will keep you entertained for hours on end. Children will most definitely love playing in the harm free snow that surrounds and covers the place.
Amid all the excitement of snow sporting and fun, you can go up to the Mountain View Café & Bar for a delicious meal or hot drink. The place offers outstanding views of the snowdome and is a great place from which to observe the entertainment taking place below.
Many events are organized at night on a frequent basis at the park for snowboarders where freestyle competitions are held, complete with DJs and all the workings of an exciting night. Even if you are not taking part in the competition, it makes for a highly entertaining event to be watched. For those who do not have snow sporting equipment, a rental shop is available. Additional to this, a snow sport shop and a snow academy are also found on the premises.
Apart from being ideal for families, the place is a popular location among companies where corporate activities such as team building, social club outings, staff functions and client entertaining take place. Whatever the reason maybe, Snowplanet is unique snowy experience that’s not to be missed.
Visitors looking to stay at one of the Auckland hotels, should consider the luxurious Langham Hotel Auckland which has easy access to this exciting and entertaining snow park, as well as to the rest of the city’s attractions.
Unending fun at Rainbow’s End
Generations have wondered what lies at the end of a rainbow, but for those who venture out to Auckland’s Rainbow end theme park will find hours of fun and entertainment for the entire family.
The theme park is not only the most popular park but it’s also the largest. Having started in 1982 the park began with simple rides like bumper boats, mini golf, mirage cars and basic video games.
Today, the Rainbow’s End theme park employs over 100 staff members and has increased the number and the range of rides. The favourite ride of the park being the Corkscrew roller coaster ride is perhaps the only one of its kind. Put on the tracks in 1986, the ride was an instant hit and still is today.
The theme park offers rides and thrills for every member of the family. With so many to choose from tourists should not miss an opportunity to get on the following.
Heading the list is the power surge a ride that looks like a wind mill from a far and moves along a vertical axis as well as horizontally. The ride has been rated as being ‘aggressive’ and those who dare to buckle in will attest to the thrill. Riders are strapped into seats that are spread out in formation like a star and then from ground level are thrown 18 metres into the air, while other parts of the component are in motion so are the rider’s seats which rotate as well.
Another interesting experience is the C180. This is where a 12 minute film clip which is screened inside a dome shaped theatre that is joined with another dome to give the effect of an extreme 180 degree picture.
For the younger members of the family, castle land is ideal as it caters to those who are under the age of 12. Castle land offers such rides as the car wash convoy, dragon coaster, plasma cars, carousel and a bouncy castle.
After an exciting day at the theme park, nothing would be better than some pampering at one of the Auckland hotels. Among the Auckland luxury hotels, the Langham Hotel Auckland stands out for its service and classic charm.
Entertainment City – a world of fun and amusement for the whole family
Kuwait is an Arab Emirate nestled in the Persian Gulf’s northwestern coast, flanked by Saudi Arabia on its south and Iraq on its north and west. Kuwait State’s largest city and the capital is Kuwait City – a city where tourist attractions are in abundance.
Among Kuwait’s key landmarks is the popular amusement park by the name ‘Al-Madina Al-Tarfihiya’ – the City of Entertainment also known as Entertainment City of Kuwait.
This amusement park is managed and operated by Kuwait Touristic Enterprises Company (KTEC) and is located in Al-Doha (Doha District), only 20 kilometers from the bustling Kuwait City.
Spanned in an area of one million square meters, you will discover a world of entertainment, games and engaging activities in this park, at its 3 main themes namely – ‘Arab World’, ‘International World’ and ‘Future World’, catering to the taste of everyone from kids to adults, alike.
At the Arab World you can enjoy boat rides in Gulf Sailing Boats and explore themed areas such as Sinbad the Sailor. While at the International World there are even more fun rides awaiting your arrival, such as African Boats, European Cars and even Australian Gondolas. Moreover there is also a Cowboys’ Arena among its other attractions.
The Future World is teeming with thrilling games in line with technological advancement of the world. These exciting themed games include – The Massive (Mixer) Game, The Desert Storm, The Arcade Gym Games as well as The Space Dome.
Launched in 1984, the Entertainment City is renowned as one of the best amusement parks in the world, where its visitors have the benefit of obtaining an all-inclusive ticket that entitles them to relish all these amusement activities within its premises, with no extra charge.
What’s more Entertainment City also houses a charming garden called The Provincial Garden, where you can find a Roman style open theater and a mosque in addition to games such as Wireless Operated Boats, The Invaders and Flying Eagle. And you will be even more delighted to find numerous restaurants positioned around the Entertainment City, for a fine range of refreshments.
If you are considering spending your holiday at a Kuwait hotel, there are many including Al-Jahra Copthorne Hotel & Resort Kuwait, offering various services and amenities to suit any budget, tastes and requirements. While staying at a Kuwait hotel you can conveniently visit the city’s many attractions including Entertainment City, where your family can take pleasure in exciting activities to no end.