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	<title>Dynamic Tourism &#187; Attractions</title>
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		<title>Deerland : Tourist attraction in Pahang</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:34:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get up close with nature in this pristine environment, where animals wander freely. Take snapshots of interesting flora and fauna, as you discover much more.
Broaden your knowledge and take a guided walk to learn the names of medicinal plants hidden in the jungle.
Or be adventurous and swing across the river using tightly knotted ropes. Have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Get up close with nature in this pristine environment, where animals wander freely. Take snapshots of interesting flora and fauna, as you discover much more.</p>
<p>Broaden your knowledge and take a guided walk to learn the names of medicinal plants hidden in the jungle.</p>
<p>Or be adventurous and swing across the river using tightly knotted ropes. Have lunch by the river, or simply just chill out taking in the beautiful scenery.</p>
<p>Feed the monkeys, deer, snakes, sun bear and be adventurous! (This is the closest encounter you&#8217;ll get to being one with nature). Have fun!</p>
<p><strong>Key Tips</strong></p>
<p>Opens daily (except Fridays), opening hours from 10.30 am &#8211; 5.30 pm. Entrance fee: RM 5 (adults) and RM 3 (children).</p>
<p><strong>How To Get There</strong></p>
<p><strong>Car</strong><br />
Deerland is 2 hours away from Kuala Lumpur. Take the Lanchang toll exit, and look for the signs to the place.</p>
<p><strong>Who To Contact</strong></p>
<p>Tel: +609 &#8211; 2797 249. Fax: + 609 &#8211; 277 9305. Email: <a href="mailto:kraunaturepark@yahoo.com.my" target="_BLANK">kraunaturepark@yahoo.com.my</a>. Address: No. 67, Jalan Zabidin, 28400 Mentakab, Pahang. <!--For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.mulupark.com" target="_blank">www.mulupark.com</a>&#8211;>                                                                                    <a href="http://www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my/en/destinations/item.asp?item=deerland#top"><img src="http://www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my/en/images/button_top.gif" border="0" alt="Top" width="25" height="11" align="right" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Accommodation</strong></p>
<p>Camping sites are provided on the grounds of the park. 							<!--show the url for p2g--> <!---<a href="//www.virtualmalaysia.com/p2g/index.cfm?search=Deerland" target="_blank">To book travel packages, click here</a></p>
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<p>*****</p>
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		<title>Cherating Beach: Tourist Destination in Pahang</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:19:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The old Cherating Village has a blend of the modern and traditional. A stretch of road about 1km long runs parallel to the beach, dotted with charming and comfortable chalets, many of which face the beach front. Cherating has the perfect combination of great surf, a wide stretch of white-sandy beach, a wealth of accommodation, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The old Cherating Village has a blend of the modern and traditional. A stretch of road about 1km long runs parallel to the beach, dotted with charming and comfortable chalets, many of which face the beach front. Cherating has the perfect combination of great surf, a wide stretch of white-sandy beach, a wealth of accommodation, dining choices and a classic surfers&#8217; nightlife scene. Surfers linger for days and even months in this small enclave to catch the best waves and chill out with fellow surfers, exchanging the day&#8217;s conquests at one of the chic bistros or bars.</p>
<p>In fact, &#8220;Surfers&#8217; Haven&#8221; has long been the description of old Cherating Village since the 70&#8217;s. Each year, surfers from around the world return to Cherating to test out the surf and catch up with local acquaintances. Cherating beach is immaculate and breath-taking. So much so that Club Med decided to build its first Asian base right here. And surfers take the opportunity to have local friends take them through some of the most charming rural villages along the coast and soak in the gorgeous scenery along the way.</p>
<p><strong>Key Tips</strong></p>
<p>The best time to wind surf and surf is between November and December.</p>
<p><strong>How To Get There</strong></p>
<p><strong>By Road</strong><br />
Cherating is a 3.5-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur via the scenic route to the east coast. There are buses to Kuantan departing daily from Kuala Lumpur. From Kuantan, there are regular bus and taxi services to Cherating. Alternatively, take a bus from Kuala Lumpur to Dungun or Kemaman in Terengganu, which is north of Pahang, and disembark at Cherating.</p>
<p><strong>By Air</strong><br />
Malaysia Airlines operates daily flights to Kuantan. From the airport, Cherating is just 45 minutes away.</p>
<p><strong>Who To Contact</strong></p>
<p>For more information, please contact Pahang Tourism Action Council. (Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Pahang). Phone : +(609) 517 1111 / 1112. Fax : +(609) 514 6900. Website: <a href="http://www.pahangtourism.com.my/" target="_BLANK">www.pahangtourism.com.my</a></p>
<p><strong>Accommodation:</strong> <a href="http://www.dynamictourism.com">www.dynamictourism.com</a></p>
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<p>*****</p>
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		<title>Maliau Basin : Sabah tourist destination</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:25:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Maliau Basin Conservation Area is a natural catchment area, which has remained unknown for millions of years.
It was only recently that the Maliau Basin Conservation Area, situated just above the Equator in south central Sabah, began to be explored for its beautiful and natural wonders.
There are more than 30 species of mammals, 270 bird [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Maliau Basin Conservation Area is a natural catchment area, which has remained unknown for millions of years.</p>
<p>It was only recently that the Maliau Basin Conservation Area, situated just above the Equator in south central Sabah, began to be explored for its beautiful and natural wonders.</p>
<p>There are more than 30 species of mammals, 270 bird species and over 80 species of orchids, rare and endemic, were recorded. Numerous waterfalls have also been discovered throughout the Basin.</p>
<p>The Maliau River drains through a gorge out of the southeast of the Basin into the Kuamut River, which in turn feeds into the Kinabatangan, the longest river in Sabah.</p>
<p>There is so much to discover in the unspoilt wonderland, and due to its importance in the conservation of the ecosystem, visitors to the park are limited especially at the various camps set up.</p>
<p>* Images of Maliau Basin, courtesy of Sabah Tourism.</p>
<p><strong>Key Tips</strong></p>
<p>The Basin is almost unvisited and completely uninhabited by man.</p>
<p><strong>How To Get There</strong></p>
<p><strong>Plane</strong><br />
Visitors can arrange to get on a plane from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, before proceeding with own arrangements to Maliau Basin.</p>
<p><strong>Who To Contact</strong></p>
<p>The Secretariat Maliau Basin Conservation Area Research &amp; Development Division Yayasan Sabah Group P.O. Box 11622. Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Tel: (6 088) 326300 / 326318                     Fax: (6088) 326316 / 326315 <a href="mailto:Email:albinus@icsb-sabah.com.my" target="_BLANK">Email:albinus@icsb-sabah.com.my</a> <a href="http://www.ysnet.org.my/maliau" target="_BLANK">http://www.ysnet.org.my/maliau</a> <a href="http://www.borneoforestheritage.org.my/" target="_BLANK">http://www.borneoforestheritage.org.my</a></p>
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		<title>Pulau Tiga Marine Park : Sabah tourist destination</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:15:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This island was formed through the eruption of several mud volcanoes. The last explosion happened in 1941 and since then the volcanoes have remained relatively passive.
Several small mud volcanoes spewing cool, mineral-rich mud can still be found near the summit of the island. The notion that this mineral rich mud is good for your skin [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This island was formed through the eruption of several mud volcanoes. The last explosion happened in 1941 and since then the volcanoes have remained relatively passive.</p>
<p>Several small mud volcanoes spewing cool, mineral-rich mud can still be found near the summit of the island. The notion that this mineral rich mud is good for your skin makes mud-bathing a must-do activity on this island.</p>
<p>The island&#8217;s lush green jungle serves as a soothing backdrop, while the fine, white sand beaches and the clear unpolluted water are a wonder for nature lovers.</p>
<p>The coral reefs encircling the island are home to many species of fish and other marine life. Among the activities that await you here are diving, non-motorised water sports, trekking, bird watching and mud bathing.</p>
<p>The Park Headquarters is situated on the southern side of the island, not far from Pulau Tiga Resort, the only resort facility available on the island.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my/en/images/clear.gif" alt="" width="5" height="5" /><strong>Key Tips</strong></p>
<p>Pulau Tiga and Pulau Kalampunian offer great snorkelling just a short distance from the beach.</p>
<p><strong>How  To Get There</strong></p>
<p><strong>By Road</strong><br />
From Kota Kinabalu, drive 140km south to Kuala Penyu at the Klias Peninsula, then board a boat to the islands.</p>
<p><strong>By Sea</strong><br />
The islands are 18km away and about 45 minutes by boat. Some tour agents also organise tours and ferry services to the islands.</p>
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		<title>Sipadan Island : Sabah tourist destination</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:03:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Malaysia’s only oceanic island, it is very small – only 12ha. in size. A 25-minute walk is all that is required to circle the island on foot. As an oceanic island, it rises about 700 metres from the sea floor, attracting diverse marine life from the blackness of the open sea. Surrounded by crystal clear [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Malaysia’s only oceanic island, it is very small – only 12ha. in size. A 25-minute walk is all that is required to circle the island on foot. As an oceanic island, it rises about 700 metres from the sea floor, attracting diverse marine life from the blackness of the open sea. Surrounded by crystal clear waters, this crown jewel is a treasure trove of some of the most amazing marine animals.</p>
<p>Declared a bird sanctuary in 1933 by the Colonial Government of North Borneo and re-gazetted in 1963 by the Malaysian Government, the dense vegetation on Sipadan Island supports a large variety of tropical birds which include sea eagles, kingfishers, sunbirds, starlings and wood pigeons. Exotic crustaceans including the amazing coconut crab roam the beaches and scurry among the undergrowth.</p>
<p>When diving here, encounters with turtles, resident schools of jacks, bumphead parrotfish and barracudas are almost assured around the tiny coral island.</p>
<p><strong>Key Tips</strong></p>
<p>Try to be part of an early-morning dive to Sipadan at the famous Barracuda Point. In the early hours of the morning, you are most likely to swim amongst big schools of swirling barracuda&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>How To Get There</strong></p>
<p><strong>By Air</strong><br />
The jump off point to Sipadan Island is Kota Kinabalu or Tawau.</p>
<p><strong>By  Car </strong><br />
Continue the journey by a 1-hour drive to Semporna town.</p>
<p><strong>By Sea</strong><br />
A 30-minute speedboat will take you to Mabul, which is the jump off point for Sipadan Island explorations.</p>
<p><strong>Accommodation:</strong> <a href="http://www.dynamictourism.com">www.dynamictourism.com</a></p>
<p>*******</p>
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		<title>Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary  : Sabah attractions</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:55:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The best time to visit is at 10.00 am and again at 2.30 pm when the primates emerge from the forest for their daily ration of bananas and milk. You can see the orang utans being fed from a platform in the centre. Nicknamed the &#8216;Wild Man of Borneo&#8217;, the orang utans are returned to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The best time to visit is at 10.00 am and again at 2.30 pm when the primates emerge from the forest for their daily ration of bananas and milk. You can see the orang utans being fed from a platform in the centre. Nicknamed the &#8216;Wild Man of Borneo&#8217;, the orang utans are returned to the forest when they can fend for themselves.</p>
<p>Aside from the orang utan, over 200 species of birds and a variety of wild plants can be found within the 5.666 hectares of forest reserve.</p>
<p><strong>Key Tips</strong></p>
<p>As flash photography is not allowed during feeding times, make sure you set your camera to ASA 400 or higher, as it&#8217;s quite dim in the jungle.                                                                                            						                                                          <img src="http://www.tourism.gov.my/en/images/clear.gif" alt="" width="5" height="5" /></p>
<p><strong>How To Get There</strong></p>
<p><strong>By Bus</strong><br />
From the local bus stand next to the Sandakan waterfront market, board the blue bus marked &#8216;Sepilok Batu 14&#8242; (Sepilok &#8211; 14th Mile). The 30-minute bus ride will take you directly to the rehabilitation centre. Regular buses, marked &#8216;Batu 14&#8242; or higher, will drop you at the turn-off to Jalan Sepilok. However, you&#8217;ll have to walk 1.5km to get to the Orang Utan Centre.The last bus leaves Sepilok to Sandakan at 4:30 pm.</p>
<p><strong>Who To Contact</strong></p>
<p>For more information, please contact Sabah Tourist Office Tel: +6088-248 698 / 211 732</p>
<p><strong>Accommodation</strong>: <a href="http://www.dynamictourism.com">www.dynamictourism.com</a></p>
<p>*******</p>
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		<title>Madai Caves: Sabah tourist attractions</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:58:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To visit the caves, permission must be obtained from the Idahan elders. Visitors may visit the District Office in Lahad Datu town to make prior arrangements for entrance permission.

Key Tips
The most valuable &#8211; and rarest &#8211; nests are the white ones, which can fetch RM2,000 or more per kg.


How To Get There
By Road
The caves are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To visit the caves, permission must be obtained from the Idahan elders. Visitors may visit the District Office in Lahad Datu town to make prior arrangements for entrance permission.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.tourism.gov.my/en/images/clear.gif" alt="" width="5" height="5" /></p>
<p><strong>Key Tips</strong></p>
<p>The most valuable &#8211; and rarest &#8211; nests are the white ones, which can fetch RM2,000 or more per kg.</p>
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<p><strong>How To Get There</strong></p>
<p><strong>By Road</strong><br />
The caves are near the Lahad Datu-Tawau Highway. The turn-off is 69km from Lahad Datu. Watch out for the signpost that says &#8216;Gua Madai&#8217;. From the turn-off, it is 3km to the caves.</p>
<p><strong>By Bus</strong><br />
All buses between Lahad Datu and Semporna or Tawau will pass the turn-off to the caves. From here, you&#8217;ll be able to find a minivan to take you to the caves. But you might have to walk back out to the highway to catch your ride back.</p>
<p><strong>Who To Contact</strong></p>
<p>For more information, please contact Sabah Tourism Office Tel: +6088-248 698 / 211 732</p>
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		<title>Mabul Island: Sabah tourist destination</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:54:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Covering some 21 ha., it is considerably larger than the nearby Sipadan Island and is home to the Bajau Laut tribe, one of many ethnic groups in Sabah.
Diving is the main activity on this island, and it can be done all year round. Marine life that can be seen here includes sea horses, exotic starfish, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Covering some 21 ha., it is considerably larger than the nearby Sipadan Island and is home to the Bajau Laut tribe, one of many ethnic groups in Sabah.</p>
<p>Diving is the main activity on this island, and it can be done all year round. Marine life that can be seen here includes sea horses, exotic starfish, fire gobies, crocodile fish, pipefish and snake eels. There are over eight popular dive spots, each with its own speciality.</p>
<p>Three resorts cater to scuba divers &#8212; two are on the island itself while one is on a converted oil rig platform about 500m offshore. All of the resorts provide day trips for their guests to the nearby Sipadan and Kapalai Islands.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.tourism.gov.my/en/images/clear.gif" alt="" width="5" height="5" /></p>
<p><strong>Key Tips</strong></p>
<p>There&#8217;s no airport in Semporna, so book your flight to Tawau instead and organise a pick-up from your tour operator for the hour-long drive to the jetty at Semporna.</p>
<p><strong>How To Get There<br />
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<p><strong>By Sea</strong><br />
To reach Mabul Island, it is a 30-minute boat ride from Semporna and 20 minutes from Sipadan Island.</p>
<p><strong>Who To Contact</strong></p>
<p>For more information, please contact Sabah Tourism Office Tel: +6088-248 698 / 211 732 or visit their website at <a href="http://sipadan-kapalai.com/" target="_BLANK">http://sipadan-kapalai.com</a></p>
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		<title>Layang Layang Island: tourist destination in Sabah</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The little land mass supports a luxurious 90-room dive resort, a Malaysian Naval base and a nesting colony for several sea-faring migratory birds. The reef topography is essentially made up of a rich growth of hard corals; some so shallow that they break the sea surface during low tides, but most begin at depths of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The little land mass supports a luxurious 90-room dive resort, a Malaysian Naval base and a nesting colony for several sea-faring migratory birds. The reef topography is essentially made up of a rich growth of hard corals; some so shallow that they break the sea surface during low tides, but most begin at depths of about 5m right down to the ocean floor.</p>
<p>Some of the marine animals observed around the 14 dive sites include black-tip sharks, hammerheads, jacks barracudas, bump-head parrotfish, lionfish, moray eels, turtles, nudibranches, gobies and the ghost pipe fish.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.tourism.gov.my/en/images/clear.gif" alt="" width="5" height="5" /></p>
<p><strong>Key Tips</strong></p>
<p>If you have ever wanted to see a school of huge hammerhead sharks, come in the months of April-June. Your chances are very good during this time.</p>
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<p><strong>How To Get There</strong></p>
<p><strong>By Air</strong><br />
The nearest kick-off point to Layang Layang Island is Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, where a private charter company flies clients to Layang Layang. This is arranged by Layang Layang Island Resort. Direct flights to Kota Kinabalu are available from Tokyo, Taipei, Kaohsiung, Seoul, Hong Kong, Manila, Cebu, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.</p>
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<p><strong>Who To Contact</strong></p>
<p>For more information, please contact Sabah Tourism Office Tel: +6088-248 698 / 211 732</p>
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<p><strong>Accommodation: <a href="http://www.dynamictourism.com">www.dynamictourism.com</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Lankayan Island: Sabah tourist destination</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sabah tourist destination &#124; Sabah tourist attraction
It has the only dive resort in Malaysia&#8217;s Sulu Sea called the Lankayan Island Dive Resort and is one of the best spots for whale shark sightings. The location of the whale shark is usually indicated by flocks of seabirds screeching high above the placid surface. With luck, divers [...]]]></description>
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<p>It has the only dive resort in Malaysia&#8217;s Sulu Sea called the Lankayan Island Dive Resort and is one of the best spots for whale shark sightings. The location of the whale shark is usually indicated by flocks of seabirds screeching high above the placid surface. With luck, divers and snorkellers may get close to this gentle giant, although it won&#8217;t stay close for long.</p>
<p>During the day you can witness black-tip sharks swimming about by the beach. At night, hawksbill and green turtles may be spotted coming to shore. Large stretches of beautiful hard and soft corals belonging to numerous genera can also be found here, the perfect habitat for colourful friendly fishes.</p>
<p>Among the 40 dive sites is Lankayan Wreck, where the remains of an ocean-going fishing boat can be explored. This wreck now hosts many different species of fish from small glassfish, harlequin ghost pipefish, painted frogfish to giant grouper and marbled stingrays.</p>
<p>Despite the remoteness, the island has all the amenities of a tropical resort. Visitors can stay in wooden bungalows that blend into the natural surroundings.</p>
<p>Indeed, Lankayan is not only for discerning divers but for anyone who appreciates the tranquility of a paradise island that offers beautiful sunrises, spectacular sunsets and magnificent seascapes.</p>
<p><strong>Key Tips</strong></p>
<p>Lankayan&#8217;s speciality is &#8216;macro&#8217; diving &#8211; looking for beautiful tiny creatures &#8211; although &#8216;big fish&#8217; pelagic diving is also available.</p>
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<p><strong>How To Get There</strong></p>
<p><strong>By Air</strong><br />
Guests will have to catch the morning flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan.</p>
<p><strong>By Sea</strong><br />
Speedboat transfer is from the Sandakan Yacht Club to Pulau Lankayan, takes about an hour and a half.</p>
<p><strong>Accommodation</strong>: <a href="http://www.dynamictourism.com">www.dynamictourism.com</a></p>
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