Camsur Watersports Complex

Are you looking for best vacation destination in the Philippines with world-class watersports facilities? Are you one of those considering Philippines to experience the most extreme ride over water in your whole life?

Then you must give time to visit Camsur Watersports Comlex. Designed to give you the ride of your life the is the first world-class watersports complex, CWC is located within the Provincial Capitol Complex, Cadlan, Pili, Camarines Sur. The province of Camarines Sur, situated in southeastern part of Luzon is found in the Philippines, Southeast Asia.

Camsur Watersports Comlex aims to bring cable skiing to a whole new level and attract watersports enthusiasts from all over the world with its top of the line facilities and relaxing environment. This six (6)-hectare complex, with its 6-point cable ski system, is sure to draw guests, riders and spectators by the thousands. Because of good weather conditions, cable skiing in the park can be done all year round.

Things to do

Ride on Water
Cable skiing is simply water-skiing where the skier is pulled by an overhead cable suspended 8-12 meters above water surface by specifically designed pylons. The cables run counter clockwise around the lake. It is powered by a variable speed electric motor which can maintain speeds between 20 - 65 km/h.

Wakeboarding
Wakeboarding was created from a combination of water skiing, snow boarding and surfing techniques. Instead of using skis, the rider rides a single board with stationary non-release bindings for each foot, standing sideways. Wakeboarding, besides being one of the world’s fastest growing sports and is gradually being recognized globally, has become a lifestyle for others.

Kneeboarding
Kneeboarding is an aquatic sport where the participant is towed on a buoyant, convex, and hydrodynamically-shaped board at a planing speed behind a motorboat or cable. In the usual configuration of a towsport kneeboard, the rider sits on his heels on the board, and secures himself to the deck with an adjustable strap. As in wakeboarding or water skiing, the rider hangs onto a tow-rope. The forte of kneeboarding vis-à-vis other towsports seems to be an easier learning curve, and not requiring as much effort to have fun.

Waterskiing
Water skiing is a sport where the rider is pulled along by a rope with a handle fitted at one end and the other attached to a powerboat. Within the confines of being pulled along by the boat or cable, skiers can control their direction by balancing their weight on different sides of their ski. This is used to zip back and forth behind the boat. Recreational skiers usually learn to ski with a ski on each foot, but as they improve, they progress to using a single ski, placing the other foot into another binding behind the main one. Beginners on two skis are usually pulled along at around 25-35 kilometers per hour, whereas more advanced social skiers travel between 40 and 55 kilometers per hour - once confidence is gained it is actually easier to travel faster than at slower speeds because of the greater lift and stability.

Waterskating
Wake skating is an adaptation of wakeboarding that employs a similar design of board manufactured from plywood or from fiberglass. The fact that the rider is not bound to the board in any way gives wake skating its own unique challenges from wakeboarding. Instead, the top surface of the board is coated in grip tape in a similar fashion to a skateboard or soft, high-traction foam covering that is kinder to riders in the inevitable crashes. Riders usually wear shoes while riding to afford themselves extra purchase on the board, again in the manner of skateboarding.

How to get there
From Asia, Europe or the USA, fly to Manila, Philippines (NAIA or CENTENNIAL 2 Airports) and take a 35 minute domestic flight via Philippine Airlines to Naga Airport, Pili. The Camsur Watersports Comlex is a 3-minute or 1.5 kilometer drive from the Naga Airport. If you’re up for a road trip, air-conditioned and ordinary buses ply the 8-hour route daily to and from Manila

By Air
The quickest way to get to CamSur is by plane. A direct flight from the Manila Domestic Airport to the town of Pili (14 km. South of the provincial capital Naga) will take about 45 minutes. It is also, however, the most expensive mode of transportation as a one-way ticket costs about Php 2600. If convenience and time matter over money, then fly.

By Land
Although a little sluggish compared to the plane ride (the trip takes about 8-10 hours), taking the bus is much cheaper, with one-way rates clocking in at just around Php600. There are also comfortable options for those who can spend extra bucks. Isarog and Philtranco bus lines offer deluxe 29 seaters with almost fully reclining seats at around Php750.

A reminder for those who wish to use the bus: Make sure that you get reservations and claim your tickets a few hours before your departure. There is a huge demand for these seats, and the bus companies are not apologetic if you have failed to acquire your tickets on time.

The Camsur Watersports Comlex may very well be the next destination for every event imaginable. Book it for competitions, corporate outings, product launches, marketing events, special occasions or your next vacation destination With its complete and world-class facilities, friendly people, not to mention its proximity to the natural wonders that surround the province of Camarines Sur. CWC has a little of anything and everything for anyone and everyone. Indeed CWC is the best cable park in the world!

So what are you waiting for? Come and enjoy your vacation in the Philippines at Camsur Watersports Comlex!

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IN THE LAND OF BATAKS

By WILLIAM FINNEGAN

Map of Indonesia; photo of beach (Page 27); photo of huts; photo of design
WILLIAM FINNEGAN, a writer who lives in San Francisco, is working on a book about South Africa to be published by Harper and Row.
You can start to feel like you've arrived at the innermost bead in a deng ya ch'iu, one of those Chinese carvings of an ivory bead within an ivory bead within an ivory bead. You stand at the shore of a small lake on Samosir Island, which rises in the southern part of Lake Toba, which fills a crater in the mountains of northern Sumatra, which is an island in the Indian Ocean.
This farflung (if centripetal) point probably sounds like the end of the earth. Yet Lake Toba is only a half day's travel from Singapore. The trip is accomplished by a short air hop to Medan, the capital city of Sumatra, then a three-hour ride up a good, paved road. This relative ease of access belies, however, the true distance one travels simply by entering the high country of the Batak. In fact, the special sort of remoteness, the almost otherwordly quality of the region, is much of why, for the visitor to Asia interested in something other than the cities, the standard attractions and the standard resorts, Lake Toba has recently become a destination of choice………..

Tourism Indonesia ( song beauty tourism)

bransia channel

Greeting to you indonesia
The scattering islands carved the equator
Chained from Sabang to Marauke
The legendary beauty of Indonesia nature
The lakes decorate the islands and the hills
The beauty of Bali Island has millions of feel
The three-color lake and its glorious echoes
fantastic marine to the everlasting snow
Reff:
The sun on a morning bright day…
The scent of multicolored flowers relieved
The birds continuously sing
The voices of river in Nusantara
Unstoppable, I praise your beauty
Can’t help falling in love with you
Like jewel that covers the earth
Carved in my brain
Cooled my soul, calmed my heart
You are the rhythm, you are my tour song
Vocal: Intan
Music : Bransony
Com.: Dr. Ramli Sitanggang

Indonesia

Indonesian culture has been shaped by long interaction between original indigenous customs and multiple foreign influences. Indonesia is central along ancient trading routes between the Far East and the Middle East, resulting in many cultural practices being strongly influenced by a multitude of religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Islam, all strong in the major trading cities. The result is a complex cultural mixture very different from the original indigenous cultures. Examples of cultural fusion include the fusion of Islam with Hindu in Javanese Abangan belief, the fusion of Hinduism, Buddhism and animism in Bodha, and the fusion of Hinduism and animism in Kaharingan; others could be cited. Indonesian art-forms express this cultural mix. Wayang, traditional theater-performed puppet shows, were a medium in the spread of Hinduism and Islam amongst Javan villagers. Both Javanese and Balinese dances have stories about ancient Buddhist and Hindu kingdoms, while Islamic art forms and architecture are present in Sumatra, especially in the Minangkabau and Aceh regions. Traditional art, music and sport are combined in a martial art form called Pencak Silat. Western culture has influenced Indonesia most in modern entertainment such as television shows, movies and songs, as well as political system and issues. India has notably influenced Indonesian songs and movies. A popular type of song is the Indian-rhythmical dangdut, which is often mixed with Arab and Malay folk music. Despite the influences of foreign culture, some remote Indonesian regions still preserve uniquely indigenous culture. Indigenous ethnic groups of Mentawai, Asmat, Dani, Dayak, Toraja and many others are still practising their ethnic rituals, customs and wearing traditional clothes.

Rich culture Indonesia

Indonesian culture has been shaped by long interaction between original indigenous customs and multiple foreign influences. Indonesia is central along ancient trading routes between the Far East and the Middle East, resulting in many cultural practices being strongly influenced by a multitude of religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Islam, all strong in the major trading cities. The result is a complex cultural mixture very different from the original indigenous cultures. Examples of cultural fusion include the fusion of Islam with Hindu in Javanese Abangan belief, the fusion of Hinduism, Buddhism and animism in Bodha, and the fusion of Hinduism and animism in Kaharingan; others could be cited. Indonesian art-forms express this cultural mix. Wayang, traditional theater-performed puppet shows, were a medium in the spread of Hinduism and Islam amongst Javan villagers. Both Javanese and Balinese dances have stories about ancient Buddhist and Hindu kingdoms, while Islamic art forms and architecture are present in Sumatra, especially in the Minangkabau and Aceh regions. Traditional art, music and sport are combined in a martial art form called Pencak Silat. Western culture has influenced Indonesia most in modern entertainment such as television shows, movies and songs, as well as political system and issues. India has notably influenced Indonesian songs and movies. A popular type of song is the Indian-rhythmical dangdut, which is often mixed with Arab and Malay folk music. Despite the influences of foreign culture, some remote Indonesian regions still preserve uniquely indigenous culture. Indigenous ethnic groups of Mentawai, Asmat, Dani, Dayak, Toraja and many others are still practising their ethnic rituals, customs and wearing traditional clothes.

MELAKA WAS PRACTISING MEDICAL TOURISM SINCE 19TH. CENTURY

Do you know that Melaka was already practising medical tourism since 19th. Century?

Stamford Raffles, the founder of Singapore in 1819, had to seek refuge in Melaka to recuperate in early 1800s. He and his wife stayed in a big house located somewhere at Banda Hilir.

Compared to the malarial backwater of Tumasek then, Malacca, which has already been occupied since 14th. Century, must certainly be "developed" to a certain extent.

Old records showed us that the weather in Malacca was mild and less humid, thus conducive for people who want to stay here to recuperate from their illnesses. It was during his stay in Malacca while recovering from his illness that Sir Stamford Raffles witnessed the blatant destruction of Malacca by the British. Munshi Abdullah also recorded this eventful event as well in his "Hikayat Abdullah".

So, medical tourism for Melaka is not new to us Malaccans.

Melaka has been a destination of choice for seeking medical assistance and we should capitalise on it. More and more Indonesians are coming over to Melaka for their medical care. Compared to the more expensive medical care in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Penang, the proximity of Melaka to Sumatra and the Riau archipelago, Melaka is the best choice.

The recent completed airport terminal and extended runway of our Melaka International Airport at Batu Berendam will certainly help to bring over more medical tourists and their family members.

Ferry services from Dumai can do their part in this matter.

We believe a number of companies have also seen the benefit of Melaka being a destination for medical tourism. To date, some companies will be building medical facilities and condominiums for those seeking medical help in Malacca.

Indonesia's rich culture

If the view from the culture of both the amount, type and quality of dance, chanson, clothing, food and favorite Wisman on the hospitality of the local community attitudes can be adjusted. Compared with the 60 developed countries in the world, of which only 10 countries that have a dance, and the tune is a dance that was created French writer 'Victor Hugo'. Clothes are the most widely held by only 3 countries, and is the most popular clothing Paris. Only 18 other countries are sufficient, because the food is presented in cotage simple. There are the 22 countries that offer the amenity and the 35 countries that rely maskot and the 13 countries that offer natural beauty. While for the region indonesia own dance can be art that comes from hundreds of tribes in which each tribe has a special dance. This means that here, from all the countries of the world, this area has a type of dance and more diverse. Similarly from the clothes, the tribe of the Indonesian people have a variety of racial types that can be modified to become a popular clothing and basic food types are easily affordable prices, so it is very easy to adjust the taste.
If you find aspects of the layout of Indonesia's rich natural geographical originally so, from the 'Lake Toba, to the Jaya Wijaya mountain range with snow abadinya potential to become one of the tour. For, in about 20 areas that are potential can be used as a place of tourism and domestic tourism for foreigners. All the potential tourist objects to be depicted song you Greeting Indonesia.

Seorak Waterpia Korea Water Park

Seorak Waterpia is one of Korea’s first indoor water theme park, located in Seoraksan National Park of Gangwon-do (Gangwon Province).

Seorak Waterpia uses only pure mineral waters from Choeksan. They come from the layer formed during the Mesozoic Era, and the water volume used per day is about 3,000 tons. With their abundance of cations (sodium, calcium, and magnesium) and anions (chlorine, carbonic acid, and sulphuric acid), hot springs are good for stress, neuralgia, arthritis, and geriatric diseases.

Various facilities at Seorak Waterpia include a hot springs resort that opened in July 1997, an artificial wave zone at the Wave Pool, and the Stream Pool. At the theme zone, the Rafting Zone and Body Slider will provide you with endless fun and thrills. In addition, there are outdoor leisure spa facilities such as Lovers Bath, Rock Bath, Cave Bath, and sauna facilities such as Prickle Bath, Wood Bath, Outdoor Bath, and more. Its 18-hole golf course and many attractions of Seorak Plaza Land make it ideal for families to relax and enjoy.

Sorak Waterpia can be divided into 4 categories such as :

1. Waves Pool
Waves Pool is called "Shark Blue" and you can enjoy surfing indoors
just as the dynamic surfing in the east sea. Of course, you ought
to wear a life jacket, and then, you can run into the heart of the little Pacific happily.

2. Solar Room
It enables you to tan through the same effect of the artificial light as the effect of the sun light.

3. Stream Pool
A hot spring flows along the different shaped pools inside and outside.
You can amuse yourself with bathing and swimming.

4. Standard Pool
This is an outdoor swimming pool shaped like square(length 25 meters). You can use it during 4 seasons. Under the street lamps at night, you can swim at any time. It is one of the great prides Sorak Waterpia has.

How to access Sorak Waterpia ?

Transportation Dong Seoul Bus Terminal or Sangbong Intercity Bus Terminal → Sokcho (takes 3 hours and 30 minutes) → Sorak Waterpia (takes 15 minutes using city bus)

Shuttle Bus Operation Seoul (Hanhwa Building in Euljiro at 8:30, New Mart in Sinbanpo at 09:00, Lotte Mart in Jamsil at 9:30) ↔ Sorak Hanwha Resort
* 28,000 won (round-trip) 14,000 won (one-way)
* Daewon Tours Tel. 82-2-575-7710

Sorak Waterpia Information and admission fee :
Information :
- Inquiries: Seorak Waterpia Tel 033-635-7711(Kor/Chi/Jap/Eng)
- Homepage : http://www.hanwharesort.co.kr (Kor)
- Open All Year
- Hours: Low Season 06:00-22:00 High Season 06:00-22:00 Sauna Swimming Pool Low Season 10:00-22:30 High Season 09:00-24:00 Outdoor Leisure Spa
- Admission Fee : (ticket for Sauna, Swimming, and Outdoor leisure spa included) Low Season Adults 20,000 won / Children(age 5 and under) 13,500 won High Season Adults 34,000 won / Children(age 5 and under) 28,000 won

Operation Hours :
Early morning - 06:00∼10:00
1 Day - 10:00∼20:30
Afternoon - 17:00∼20:30
Night time - 19:00∼20:30

Seorak Waterpia Water Park Photos and Galleries :

Enjoy the waves and spas at the Seorak Waterpia


Seorak Waterpia located in Seoraksan National Park of Gangwon-do (Gangwon Province)


Waves Pool at Seorak Waterpia


Waves Pool or Shark Blue


Hot And Cool Seorak Waterpia Spa



Solar Room at Seorak Waterpia