property investment

Any property that is purchased with the intent of gaining a return is considered investment property. Investment property can be an apartment building, a duplex, a single-family dwelling, vacant land, commercial property — basically any type of real estate. The term investment property usually describes property that the owner does not occupy, but in some cases, the owner may occupy a portion of it.

Purchasing investment property can be a lucrative venture, whether one simply hopes to purchase a home or plans to make a business out of such investments. One strategy for beginners is to purchase an investment property such as a duplex, or other multiple family dwelling, and live in one unit while renting out the other(s). This way, monies collected from the renter or renters covers the note, leaving the owner without a mortgage payment. Eventually the property is paid off, and the purchaser continues collecting the rent for a profit. (more…)

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For backpackers- Sydney’s Ku Ring Gai Chase National Park

North of Sydney is Ku Ring Gai Chase, the typical original Sydney bush. If you’re fit, you can take a 12km walk through a track to the river. This place is just half an hour from the Sydney hostels and the Opera House. You’ll find wildlife and a truly magical place.

It’s pretty easy to find the Turramurra entrance of the Ku Ring Gai Chase National Park. You can take a bus from the railway station and get off next to the old soldiers’ hospital. The Park entrance is just over the road.

If you’ve never been in the Australian bush before, you need to know a few things:

• Keep track of your position. You can get lost if you take too many turns.
• The Australian bush can be very dry, particularly in summer. Stay hydrated, and takes some water with you.
• Take a cell phone. You may need it if you get lost.
• The bush animals are pretty cool, and don’t attack humans. That said, don’t scare them. The big lizards like goannas and water dragons can bite, and those bites are likely to be septic.
• Don’t get too close to any sharp drops. A fall can be real trouble.

The walk to the river

The first thing you’ll see as you walk down the made road into the bush is a Sphinx. It was made by wounded soldier recuperating after World War 1 in the hospital. Follow the trail past the Sphinx, straight ahead. You’ll come to some steps leading downwards. This is the river track.

You’ll see is a prehistoric-looking landscape. That’s because it is one. Around here you’ll see tree ferns and other dinosaur-era plants among the big gum trees. After about 3km, you’ll also find yourself in goanna and water dragon territory. The goannas are big monitor lizards.

They’re relatives of the Komodo Dragon and miniature versions of a giant hunting lizard called Megalania, a 5 meter monster twice the size of a Komodo Dragon. This was the biggest lizard ever, and be thankful the goannas are much friendlier. They’re more likely to mistake you for a tree if they get frightened and try to climb you. They can stand on two legs, too, and it’s a sight to see.

The next stage of the walk is through a combination forest of gums, ferns and some trees like sheoaks, gnarly-looking trees and native flowers. If you’re lucky and observant you may find some signs of Aboriginal habitation, too. The walk will take you to a small harbour where you can get something to drink and take a break.

The walk back is something else. Every time you see the Australian bush, you’ll notice something new. You may see more animals, or hear the local wallabies hopping in the scrub, although you’ll be lucky to see one of these shy creatures.

Ask any backpackers in Sydney who’ve ever been to the National Parks, and you’ll hear a lot of different stories from the more observant people. Meeting the Australian bush is a real privilege. Treat it with respect.

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top cheap hostel for backpacker

this is the top vote of 10 best hostel in the world according www.hostelworld.com readers. check it out :

98% Hostelche
Hostel, Belgrade

98% Spirit Hostel
Hostel, Belgrade

98% Backpackers’ Lounge
Hostel, Belgrade

98% Yes! Lisbon Hostel
Hostel, Lisbon

98% Paprika Hostel
Hostel, Budapest

98% Nikko Guesthouse Sumica
Hostel, Nikko

98% Star Hostel Tbilisi
Hostel, Tbilisi

97% Elephant on the Moon Eco Hostel
Hostel, Krakow

97% MudanHouse
Hostel, Taipei

97% The Naughty Squirrel Backpackers Hostel
Hostel, Riga

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cheap hotel at hongkong, city garden hotel hongkong

This modern high-rise is situated in Hong Kong’s North Point, on the edge of the action-packed Causeway Bay. City Garden Hotel is a short 5 minute walking distance from the Fortress Hill MTR station, while the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center and Times Square are 15 minutes away via the hotel’s complementary shuttle bus. A short 15 minutes drive from City Garden Hotel is shopper’s paradise at Causeway Bay shopping district and trendy Lan Kwai Fong area. Ideal for both leisure and corporate guests, dining options at the City Garden comprises of many world-class restaurants, from excellent regional cuisine at the Chinese Restaurant ‘Yue’, to international cuisine in the ‘Garden Cafe’, and to the popular watering hole ‘A BAR’ with lively happy hours and great entertainments. Boasting superior accommodation, the well-appointed guestrooms are available; each unit at the City Garden Hotel is spacious and contemporary in design. Leisure amenities at City Garden Hotel include an outdoor pool, sauna, and fitness center.

only for $98

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Offer Yourself a Flight to Nairobi and Plunge into the Magic of Africa

As one of Africa’s largest cities, Nairobi is a favorite with tourists from all over the world. With its incredible melting of cultures, incredible natural wildlife preserves and luxurious hotels,  Kenya has so much to offer visitors, no wonder so many end upnever wanting to leave.

And because Kenya is such a vacation hot spot all over the world, there are so many cheap Flights to Nairobi available, especially when you book early.The airport, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, is close too, just l6 km from the city center, simply grab a cab into town, they’re lined up, licensed and waiting for you.

A cultural tour around the city will take visitors to the Nairobi National Museum, which boasts a large number of exhibits, ranging from stuffed animals to ancient relics, some of which date back to the prehistoric era.

And who doesn’t love Out of Africa? The Karen Blixen Museum is a favorite for most tourists. Here you can find memorabilia of the well-known Danish farming woman who lived in Kenya at the beginning of the 1900’s and was forced to leave her beloved Africa due to bankruptcy.

Nairobi boasts Kenya’s very first national park, the Nairobi National Park, which was established in 1945 and offers an impressive range of animals and scenic areas of wild bush and a large expanse of plains. The Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage is a refuge for giraffes, where visitors can actually help feed the baby giraffes,a wonderful way to teach children about animals.

Dining options in Nairobi are plentiful with both local and international cuisine. There are typical small restaurants known as hotelies that propose Kenyan dishes at good prices, while an international menu can be had in the hotel restaurants. A restaurant that should not be missed is the Carnivore, which is one of the most renowned restaurants in Africa, serving barbecued meats in a candle-lit atmosphere.

There is a choice of luxury colonial style hotels, modern five-star accommodation or budget hostels everywhere in the city, although it is best to book your hotel together with your flight to Nairobi. The Panafric and Fairview are good budget hotels, while the Intercontinental and Hilton are the best downtown options.

You can choose any time of the year to travel to Nairobi, as its altitude renders the climate fairly moderate. Nairobi’s summer goes from November to February when temperatures are at their hottest, while during winter the nights can get cool. The seasons are separated in rainy and dry seasons, the rainy season starting in mid June to mid October, while the dry season goes from mid December to mid March.

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accomodation on 5 star sultan hotel jakarta

Deluxe
Our luxuriously appointed 179 Deluxe Rooms measuring 40 square meters, overlook the city or have a pool view.
The rooms feature twin or king size beds, spacious bathrooms with separate showers.

FEATURES
• Electronic door locks
• Cable TV
• Fire/life safety system
• Large working desk
• In-room safe deposit box
• IDD telephone system
• Coffee/tea maker
• Electronic detector
• Message light and voice mail system
• 24 hour room service
• Wired internet access in selected rooms
• Internet hot spot service in all hotel area

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5 star hotel in new zealand

CityLife Hotel Auckland

The CityLife Hotel Auckland is conveniently located on Queen Street, the city’s main shopping district. Guests will find entertainment and dining just a short walk away. The waterfront and the Sky Tower are just minutes from this Auckland accommodation. The hotel is also close to the city’s central business district. The hotel offers many amenities, including a bar and restaurant, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, a banquet hall, meeting facilities, daycare facilities, and a full-service salon. The CityLife Hotel Auckland is 2 kilometers away from the Auckland Train Station and 35 kilometers from the Auckland Airport. Valet parking is available for guests.

Guests will find that the rooms at the CityLife Hotel Auckland include amenities such as mini bars, coffeemakers, irons and ironing boards, air conditioning, hairdryers, and telephones. The rooms are also equipped with televisions, CD players, washers and dryers, and electronic door locks.

European décor and scenic views are provided by the CityLife Hotel Auckland, and the hotel allows guests to be walking distance away from attractions and amenities.

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Five Reasons to Visit New Zealand

In recent years New Zealand has scored increasingly highly on global surveys that seek to identify the most popular tourist destinations. There are countless reasons to visit this beautiful country. Our list covers a few of our favourites, to whet your appetite. No doubt, when you visit you will be able to add a few of your own.

Adrenaline Sports

New Zealand is where Bungee jumping was invented and it remains the spiritual home of adrenaline sports. Whether you fancy parasailing, white water rafting, jet boating or anything else that gets the blood pumping you are sure to be able to find it in New Zealand. And if that wasn’t enough, in the winter months New Zealand’s mountains become a playground for skiers and snowboarders. If an active holiday is what you want then there is no better place for you than New Zealand. Just make sure you have good travel insurance that covers you for dangerous sports!

Wine and food

If the thought of all that activity has worked up an appetite and a thirst then do not despair. Great seafood, delicious meat raised on lush pastures, and fresh produce is the order of the day in New Zealand. And to accompany it are exquisite cool climate wines from world renowned regions such as Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay. New Zealand is primarily famous for its Pinot Noirs and Sauvignon Blancs, but also produces high quality Chardonnays and Merlots amongst many other varieties.

Rugby

If sport is your thing, then there is something very special about visiting a country that is truly passionate. And there are few nations more passionate about anything than the New Zealanders are about rugby union. With a World Cup in New Zealand in 2011 that passion is close to fever pitch, but every year provides great opportunities to get amongst the crowd and feel the intensity. The tri-nations tournament between New Zealand, Australia and South Africa and regular visits from touring Northern Hemisphere teams mean that the international matches come thick and fast.

Glorious Scenery

Perhaps New Zealand’s greatest attribute is its natural beauty. The snow capped mountain peaks and turquoise glacial lakes that dominate the South Island are the stunning picture postcard image of New Zealand, but the beautiful beaches and glistening waters of the coastline and islands in the North are glorious in their own right. Couple this with mysterious ‘other worldly’ sight of the geysers and bubbling mud that punctuate this volcanic land and you have a quite remarkable natural landscape.

Attractive towns and cities

As stunning as New Zealand’s natural attributes are, you should not be tempted to ignore its towns and cities completely. From historic Christchurch to the magnificently preserved art deco town of Napier, New Zealand’s urban areas have much to recommend them. Auckland too, New Zealand’s largest city, is an appealing place, located as it is on an attractive natural harbour.

These are just a few of the wonderful things that New Zealand has to offer, so what are you waiting for? Pack your bags, organise some cheap travel insurance and head on over!

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taman indrakila hotel | a vintage hotel in bali

Taman Indrakila Hotel is only a 1hr drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar. The airport is served by a number of international airlines, including Air Asia, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Continental Micronesia, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Singapore Airlines and Thai International. Airport Transfers are available between Taman Indrakila to and from the International Airport. Please email us your request – a fee for airport transport may apply.

Getting Around Bali

At Taman Indrakila , you enjoy a unique vantage point from which to explore the sights, sounds and experiences around you. We hope the highlights of local attractions below help simplify your planning. Please let us know how else we can assist you. Knowledgable experts in all things ubud/Bali, our friendly staff will help you create the perfect blend of leisure activities, dining, spa programs, island tours and sports. We can also organize a sighseeing car and driver on an hourly basis as well as self-drive scooters and cars (providing you have a valid international driver’s license.)

Our rooms hug the hillside, each with its own panoramic view of coconut palms and grassy hillsides. On a fine day the holy mountain Gunung Agung towers on the distant horizon. Rooms are simply but tastefully decorated and all have their own terrace or balcony.

We offer our guests a chance to capture the authentic Bali of days gone by escaping the hustle and bustle of the tourist areas. Relax and unwind as you are transported to a time rich in cultural beauty and traditions, a place to relax and reignite your senses. Early each morning fresh Bali tea will be delivered to your balcony ready for whenever you rise, its a great way to start the day!

The swimming pool is set in colourful gardens which plunge down through the jungle towards the river far below.

Published Rates per Night

Deluxe Double USD 40 per night
Standard Double room USD 35 per night
Twin room USD 40 per night
Extra Bed Maximum 1 per room USD 10 per night

Private self contained villa USD 80 per night
This villa is set on the edge of the Campuhan valley over looking the river below, offering total privacy and:
Kitchen with stainless steel gas cook top and oven
Lounge area overlooking a private balcony
King-size bed with bathroom

The above rates are inclusive 11% Government tax & 10% Service Charge. All offers are subject to availability at time of reservation. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Rates are per room, per night. Rates are subject to change.

Rates Include:

Hotel accommodation with private balcony.
Daily breakfast served in the privacy of your own room or in Taman Indrakila’s restaurant.
Tropical fruit plate on arrival and welcome drink.
Early check in and late check out, based on availability

Taman Indrakila

JL Campuhan
Sanggingan Ubud – Bali
Indonesia
T: +62 361 975017
E: enquires@tamanindrakila.net

for hotel reservation or further information you could go to the taman indrakila hotel official website at : www.tamanindrakila.net

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design concept | its all about hotel design

if we talk about design, we talk about capability of drawing and concept, on how we can make our dream ( concept ) and make it real (drawing) so it can be use by another person. the design capabilty can be used to make such as luxurious and beutiful hotel and apartment. talking about nice hotel, let’s we look hotel below :

luxury hotel in dubai

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