The Largest Private Yacht - The World Cruise Ship

The World Cruise ship is considered to be the world's largest private yacht. It is a floating residential neighbourhood owned by its residents which are currently from 40 various countries. They live on board and sail circumnavigating the world.

The World Cruise Ship stays in ports from 2 to 5 days. There are people that stay onboard full time, others stop-over at their sea residence at regular intervals throughout the year.

The World is the brainchild of Knut U. Kloster Jr. His family had been in the cruise ship industry for a long time. It was built in Rissa, Norway. On October 2003, people who reside on the World cruise ship are part owners.

ResidenSea manages the operation and administration of the entire ship including hiring numerous employees that offer various services like photography, housekeeping, beauty treatments and other facilitators on board. The ship has various facilities similar to cruise ships. It is a unique vessel as it is people's homes.

The world cruise ship has a small grocery store, a boutique, delicatessen, complete athletic facilities, casino, golf simulator, putting green, jogging track, full sized tennis court and a gym.

The entertainment is also plentiful, there is a library, theatre and music performances. With addition to land excursions, there are also classes offered on board in language, dance, cooking, navigation, arts and crafts, computers, music and photography. It also has a high speed internet access in all residences.

The ship has a private yacht club atmosphere. It is rated as a five-star luxury ship. It made its maiden voyage in May 2002. With comparison to other cruise lines, they are very focused on a slower, more relaxed lifestyle together with the ultimate luxuries.

In the state of the art suites, they can accommodate up to 12 persons. It is the only ship in its kind, combining the privacy and indulgence of conventional luxury resorts with the perfect experience of travelling by sea.

It has 130 fully furnished residences, with 30 guest studies with 55,000 sq. ft of luxurious public spaces and is the main reason why it was rated with 5 stars. Guests are also very welcome. With the World Cruise Ship, there is no obligatory cocktail parties, no long lines to board launches/buses, no organized shuffleboard tournaments, no rushing from port to port and no regimented dining schedule.

Upon boarding the ship, time will literally be non existent. It sails in the most leisurely fashion. It has lavish fitness centres and spas by The Banyan tree firm. It is the only ship that has a full sized tennis court on the ocean, internet cafes, casinos, chapels, heated swimming pools, aquatic marina pursuits, and seven eateries, tons of books and DVD libraries, deli, four bars. The crew to passenger ratio is 2:1, giving the vessel a very exceptional service that can guarantee to beat the best in the world.

Gordon Banks is a cruise liner enthusiast and has been writing many cruise ship related articles to help you find the best cruises and the best deals. Learn about the Joint Support Ship or discover all the fun you can have, exotic locations you can visit and the relaxing time which can be had aboard the Carnival Cruise Line Ship

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World's largest moth - Atlas Moth (Attacus Atlas) -, seen at Marisa Resort - Chiang Dao - Thailand

It was amazing to see the world's largest moth - Atlas Moth or Attacus Atlas - flying around the Marisa Resort & Spa at Chiang Dao - Thailand (www.marisaresort.com) and then having a rest at a pole, where I could take this video.

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Whistler Mountain - The Largest Ski Area in North America

Blackcomb Mountain located in the Mountains of British Columbia in south-west Canada. These two impressive scenic mountains are internationally well-known as the popular ski- and snowboard resort Whistler Blackcomb. From Vancouver it's only a two-hour drive through a beautiful tranquil river valley along the 'Sea to Sky Highway', one of the most stunning passages in Canada. Whistler is named after the high, sharp sound made by the local western marmots that live on the rocks.

Largest Ski Area Of North America

When you arrive in the resort you can see the majestic and magnificent mountain tops ascending high above you mirrored in Alta Lake. Whistler's highest lift takes you to 2,182m and Blackcomb is 2,284m high. With 2,800 ha both mountains have the largest area of ski- and snowboard territory of North America and the largest vertical drop. There are more than 200 marked tracks, three glaciers, 12 huge Alpine bowls and 33 lifts that run up and down the mountains.

Disneyesque Resort

The resort has an exclusive focus on customers, is convenient and well preserved. The clean and inviting mountain village is also known as 'Disneyesque' or 'toy town', because of its casual-chic ambiance and modern country-like buildings. You can find restaurants, transport and accommodation of all budget levels, get a free orientation tour around the village when you are here for the first time and you'll even be entertained while waiting in the well-organized queues for the lifts.

Outdoor Activities

This huge mountain full of big thrills is the perfect place for adventure-seeking outdoor enthusiasts. If you don't seek these mountain thrills you will also have plenty of activities. There's a diverse selection of year-round sports activities and the little town has plenty of restaurants, shops and spas. The resort offers something for everyone.

Wilderness Tours

Whistler's village offers all the luxurious advantages of a city, but is surrounded by an untamed and stunning wilderness. The one thing you hope to see her in summertime is a black bear in its natural environment. Join a bear-watching trip if you want to or an ecological tour, which will learn you about the different species and the ecological habitats the live in. If you are lucky you will see deer, cougars, different types of birds and rabbits in the wilderness.

2010 Winter Olympics

Next to the breathtaking nature, lush wilderness and unlimited activities there's also the Whistler Museum and Archives to visit to learn about the village's history and Fernie, the pleasant nearby mining town. Whistler will host the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in 2010 together with Vancouver.

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Enjoy Vacation Or Holiday Cruises on the World's Largest Hotel Resort Cruise Ship

Vacations and holidays should be exciting, fun, and memorable travel experiences. So why not enjoy your next vacation or holiday on board Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's Oasis Of The Seas, the world's most modern, super-sized resort hotel cruise ship, and cruise to the enticing warm waters and white sandy beaches of the beautiful, sun-drenched, Caribbean Islands?

This majestic, colossal cruise ship is brilliantly laid out to maximize every passenger's enjoyment and cruising experience. It has 16 decks and 2,700 staterooms that range in size from inside staterooms of approximately 150 square feet to the Royal Loft Suites that are over 1,500 square feet with large balconies of about 800 square feet. Royal Caribbean cruises leads all other cruise lines in the creation of this state-of-the-art ship that can comfortably accommodate well over 5,000 passengers.

The Oasis Of The Seas is a virtual miniature city with several "neighborhoods" running along the center of her outside deck with cleverly situated balcony staterooms or cabins overlooking the bustling activities of the passengers below.

These seven neighborhoods, or themed zones are, in alphabetical order, Boardwalk, Central Park, Entertainment Place, Pool and Sports Zone, Royal Promenade, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, and Youth Zone.

Here is a brief rundown of what you will find in each of these seven neighborhoods.

To start with, the Royal Promenade, is where cruise passengers board the ship. It is a virtual mall-at-sea and has a variety of retail shops, cafes, and bars.

Stroll along the Boardwalk that features a beautiful handcrafted carousel and experience the atmosphere of Coney Island. At the end of the Boardwalk, at the stern of this amazing cruise ship, you will find a huge swimming pool where throughout the day passengers can swim, relax on deckchairs, sunbathe, or even take scuba diving lessons. By night the pool is magically transformed into the AquaTheater which features a spectacular water show where numerous nozzles spout pressurized water high above the pool. These turbocharged towering jets of water are synchronized with a music and light display.

To top it all off, an innovative high-wire Zip Line stretches across the Boardwalk. Passengers that book strategically located state rooms or who are strolling in this area can watch their thrill-seeking, daredevil fellow passengers soar along this exciting high wire.

Central Park is full of fabulous flowers, lush shrubbery, and trees. This glorious greenery is maintained by gardeners who rotate the numerous flowers and plants to reflect the appropriate season. In this large neighborhood park you will find a number of upscale and casual themed restaurants and bars for you to unwind and enjoy deliciously prepared food and alcoholic beverages.

The Entertainment Place features the thousand-plus seat Opal Theater, a large dance disco ballroom, a nightclub, a jazz lounge, a comedy club, and of course the world's largest cruise ship casino.

The grand Vitality Spa and Fitness Center is the largest spa on the seven seas. It will appeal to all passengers that want to relax, unwind, and be pampered in the lap of luxury.

The Pool And Sports Zone, which is located high above the Boardwalk, features two surf creating FlowRiders, a pool dedicated to a variety of water sports, a full-size basketball court, a mini golf course, two massive rock climbing walls, and the thrilling Zip Line.

And last but not least there is the Youth Zone where trained personnel cater to parents' babies and toddlers so their moms and dads can have some time to themselves aboard the ship. For the older kids and teens there are a multitude of fun things to keep them occupied.

If you have never gone on a luxury cruise before, maybe now is the time. The Oasis Of The Seas has something that will appeal to almost everyone and is a destination in itself. You will be very impressed.

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