Matheran Hill Station

Matheran is also known as the 'Chikkiland' One can shop for jaggery with nuts, etc, channa, peanuts, Mouth-watering fudge, etc. from Matheran.

Mode of travel : Railway and Road
Distance : 110 KM from Mumbai

Approx. Time : Road- 3.5 hrs and by Rail- 3hrs(including 2 hrs by toy train)

Near by Place / Sight Seeing
Panorama Point, Hart Point, Monkey Point, Porcupine Point- for sunset, Louisa Point, One-Tree hill Point, Alexander Point, Charlotte Lake, Pisharnath Temple

Brief about the place : Walker's Paradise, evergreen forests, good place for trekking

Map of the place : Asia's only pedestrian hill-station is situated 2,636 ft above sea-level in the Western ghats, 22km from Karjat.
Route: Mumbai- Pune highway till Chauki via Panvel;
state highway to Neral via Karjat junction& Chinchavali; hill road to Dasturi Naka in Matheran.

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Aruba – Bonbini | Bon Boni Beach

Aruba – Bonbini

Bonbini, in the native language of Papiamento, means "Welcome". Welcome to Aruba. When you land in Aruba, you just have to admit there's a part of paradise located here. This tiny island in the Caribbean Sea, north of Venezuela, is huge with contrasts. And if its true that opposites attract, then this could well be the most attractive island of them all. One shore of Aruba is shallow with pristine white sand beaches, while the other side is rocky, deep and rough seas that open to the sea. As you explore and get to know Aruba, you'll soon begin to notice the smiling faces everywhere and as any traveler here will tell you, must surely be among the most welcoming places on Earth. So, sit back, relax or explore, there are many things to do, places to go and see.

The first words you'll probably hear when you arrive in Aruba are "Bon Bini!" Bon Bini means welcome, and you'll hear this phrase used frequently by the friendly and accommodating Arubans.

The Aruban languange, Papiamento, is only spoken on the Dutch Caribbean islands. It is a combination of Spanish, Portuguese, African, Dutch and Arawak Indian that has evolved over the years.

Most words are pronounced exactly as spelled. Helpful Papiamento phrases include:

Greetings
Have a good day: Pasa un bon dia
Good Morning: Bon dia
Goodbye: Ayo
Good morning: Bon dia
Good afternoon: Bon tardi
Good evening: Bon nochi
Please: Por fabor
Thank you: Danki
Thank you very much: Mashi Danki (pronounced donkey)
You are welcome: Di nada
How are you?: Con ta bai (pronounced bye)
Very Good!: Hopi bon
I am fine: Mi ta bon
Miss: Yufrow
Mrs: Señora
Mr: Mener
See you later: Te aworo

Dining
I am hungry: mi tin hamber
I want to eat: mi ke kome
Food: cuminda
Water: awa
Bread: Pan
Cheese: Keshi
Soda: Refresco

Shopping
How much is it?:Kuanta e ta kost?
It is cheap: E ta barata.
Bad: Malu

Numbers
0 zero, nul, nada
1 unu prome(r), di prome(r)
2 dos di dos
3 tres di tres
4 kwater, cuater (and so on)
5 sinku, cincu
6 seis
7 shete, siete
8 ocho
9 nuebe
10 dies
11 diesun
12 diesdos
13 diestres
14 diescuater
15 diescincu
20 binti
30 trinta
40 cuarenta
50 cincuenta
60 sesenta
70 setenta
80 ochenta
90 nobenta
100 cien
1000 mil

Days of the Week
Sunday: dia domingu
Monday: dia luna
Tuesday: dia mars
Wednesday: dia rason
Thursday: diaweps
Friday: diabièrne
Saturday: dia sabra

Months
January: Januari
February: Feruari
March: Maart
April: April
May: Mei
June: Juni
July: Juli
August: Augustus
September September
October Ooctober
November November
December December

Action Verbs
to give: duna
to buy: kumpra
to sell: bende
to drink: bebe
to sleep: drumi
to sit: sinta

Before you leave this beautiful island, I guarantee you'll be saying Mi stima Aruba! (I love Aruba!)

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Bora Bora island Unforgettably stunning

Bora Bora - Unforgettably stunning

Bora Bora is known as the most famous island in the world and remains the island of all dreams. Don't think you can't get here. The view of Bora Bora from the airport is truly breathtaking, and as you travel across the spectacular lagoon you will soon understand why it is the main area of attraction for most visitors. Of course, the lagoon is the centerpiece. The colors are simply breathtaking. Some say there are more than five shades of blue/turquoise as you are coming over the lagoons and reefs. You can wade in it, swim, snorkel, scuba, jetski, windsurf, or just take it in as the most wonderful piece of nature it is. It's really up to you. And believe us when we tell you, your vacation to Bora Bora will never be forgotten.

All overwater bungalows have direct access into the lagoon from their split-level decks equipped of a dining table and bathing chairs.

This luxurious new resort-Intercontinental Thalasso spa resort showcases the first Thalasso and Balneo spa center in the Southern Hemisphere. Situated on a motu (islet), the 80 overwater villas are each 1000 sq. ft. and designed with authentic Polynesian materials. This is our highest recommened Bora Bora Resort for couples seeking luxury bora bora honeymoon overwater bungalows.

Overwater bungalows: all Rooms feature a separate living room with glass bottom coffee table for viewing the marine life, separate bedroom, lagoon-view bathroom, large sun deck and solarium. All villas have Internet and flat screen television with CD/DVD player. The resort also offers a private white sand beach, infinity swimming pool, two restaurants and bars, tennis courts, helipad and a wedding chapel.

Free Activities in Bora Bora at the Intercontinental!

Swimming pool, tennis, kayaks and snorkeling

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