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<p>Malaysian anglers</strong> must try this spot to tame the fish in a paradise scenery. Originally build for fishing purpose, it has attract alot of fish tamer to enjoy their heavenly best accomodation while they are not to mention, in the midde of sea. many anglers had experience this place and had come again wheather to fishing or relax on <strong>vacation</strong>.</p>
<p>Welcome to Kelong Paradise</p>
<p><strong>Kelong</strong> Paradise has change its name to <strong>Kelong Paradise Waterfront Resort</strong> manage by Line Alright Dot Com. It is a haven for diehard anglers. Sitting 15 nautical miles off <strong>Sabak Bernam</strong>, MALAYSIA, Kelong Paradise is right in the fish middle of the sea that promises nothing but the best in terms of catch.</p>
<p>This is the one place where anglers can fish in peace. The Selangor State Government has created a haven for diehard anglers right in the middle of the sea that promises nothing but the best in terms of catch.</p>
<p>Built at a cost of RM10 million, the kelong has been attracting <strong>fishing enthusiasts</strong> from all over the country because the waters around it teem with <strong>jenahak, tenggiri, kurau, stingray, senangin and gelama,</strong> among others. Senangin is the most popular fish among anglers and the best months to land this fish is from March through to August.</p>
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<p>An ultimate paradise for those who want to enjoy a relaxed and <strong>peaceful weekend</strong>, where time literally seems to slow down. Also experience the sunset in the middle of the <strong>sea</strong> with your loved ones.<br />
 <br />
Getting there <br />
 <br />
Sabak Bernam, which is 30km from Teluk Intan, is accesible through coastal road. The best way to get there is to exit the North-South Expressway at Sungai Buloh and heads towards Kuala Selangor. The drive to Sabak Bernam take anywhere between two to two and half hours.The kelong is a 15 minute ride and 20 minutes drive from Sabak Bernam to the jetty which is located at Bagan Nakhoda Omar.<br />
You will be transported from Bagan Nahkoda Omar <strong>jetty </strong>to the kelong in a 10-seater boat.<br />
 </p>
<p><strong>map</strong>:</p>
<p align="center"><img width="500" src="http://gotravelplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/map-kelong.jpg" alt="Welcome to Kelong Paradise - heaven for anglers - best accomodation and affordable - cheap for a high class vacation - fishing spot" height="427" class="imageframe imgaligncenter" /></p>
<p>package promotion&#8212;-<br />
ANGLERS DAY<br />
(Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday except Public and School Holiday)<br />
 <br />
only RM120<br />
nett per person<br />
 <br />
Package includes:<br />
Two way boat transfer from BNO Jetty to Kelong Paradise<br />
5 meals per day (Breakfast, Lunch, Tea, Dinner, Supper)</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img width="440" src="http://gotravelplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/kelong_speedboat.jpg" alt="Welcome to Kelong Paradise - heaven for anglers - best accomodation and affordable - cheap for a high class vacation - fishing spot" height="223" class="imageframe imgaligncenter" /></p>
<p><strong>honeymoon package</strong>==<br />
New Package <br />
RM628 nett</p>
<p>(2 days 1 night) </p>
<p>Inclusive</p>
<p> Two way boat transfer BNO Jetty – KPWR<br />
 Exclusive Accommodation<br />
 Breakfast + Lunch + Tea + Candlelight Dinner + Supper<br />
 Fishing packages<br />
 One hour karaoke in VIP Room</p>
<p>Please present your marriage certificate when you check in.<br />
&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<br />
  <br />
-Fishing Package -<br />
 <br />
Fishing Package<br />
24 hours<br />
2 way boat transfer Bagan Nakhoda Omar Jetty-Kelong Paradise Waterfront Resort<br />
Breakfast + Lunch + Tea + Dinner + Supper<br />
** excluding sleeping accommondation</p>
<p>   <br />
Deep Sea Fishing Package<br />
  <br />
Package 1<br />
Fishing at Kapal Pecah<br />
Maximum 10 person<br />
** excluding sleeping accommondation<br />
 <br />
 <br />
   <br />
Package 2<br />
Fishing at Pulau Sembilan</p>
<p>Maximum 10 person<br />
** excluding sleeping accommondation<br />
** Boat is equip with GPRS Eco-sounder, cooking utensils, life jacket &#038; toilet.<br />
&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<br />
 <br />
  <br />
-<strong>Meeting</strong> Package-<br />
Meeting Package<br />
Day trip-8 hours<br />
Capacity: 20-100 persons<br />
Includes:</p>
<p>2 way boat transfer (Bagan Nakhoda Omar jetty &#8211; Kelong Paradise Waterfront Resort)<br />
Breakfast + lunch + tea<br />
PA system &#038; LCD projector (avaiable for rental)<br />
Meeting room<br />
**excluding fishing<br />
 <br />
 <br />
 <br />
Seminar Package<br />
2 Days 1 night<br />
Capacity: 20-42 persons<br />
Includes:</p>
<p>2 way boat transfer (Bagan Nakhoda Omar jetty &#8211; Kelong Paradise Waterfront Resort)<br />
Breakfast + lunch + tea + dinner + supper<br />
PA system &#038; LCD projector (avaiable for rental)<br />
Meeting room<br />
Sleeping accommondation<br />
**excluding fishing</p>
<p align="center">
 <img width="450" src="http://gotravelplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/view09.jpg" alt="Welcome to Kelong Paradise - heaven for anglers - best accomodation and affordable - cheap for a high class vacation - fishing spot" height="338" class="imageframe imgaligncenter" /></p>
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 <br />
  <br />
Non-Fishing Package <br />
Holiday Package(Non Fishing Package)<br />
24 hours<br />
Includes:</p>
<p>2 way boat transfer Bagan Nakhoda Omar jetty &#8211; Kelong Paradise Waterfront Resort<br />
Breakfast + lunch + tea + dinner + supper<br />
**excluding sleeping accommondation</p>
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<p>Value for Money Packages <br />
In addition to the above, we also offer the following selections to suit your needs:<br />
Group package<br />
Individual package<br />
Family package<br />
Seafood Barbeque Package<br />
Please contact us for further details.</p>
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 -Accomondation  -</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img width="190" src="http://gotravelplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/sekendisuite.gif" alt="Welcome to Kelong Paradise - heaven for anglers - best accomodation and affordable - cheap for a high class vacation - fishing spot" height="130" class="imageframe imgaligncenter" /></p>
<p>&#8216;Sekendi Suite&#8217;<br />
Max. 5 person<br />
Facilities:<br />
Queen size &#038; triple decker bed<br />
TV &#038; Astro<br />
Coffee bar<br />
Private bathroom<br />
 <br />
&#8216;Sekendi Deluxe&#8217;<br />
Max. 4 person<br />
Facilities:<br />
Queen size bed<br />
TV &#038; Astro<br />
Coffee bar<br />
Private washroom<br />
 <br />
&#8216;Sekendi Executive&#8217;<br />
Max. 4 person<br />
Facilities:<br />
Queen size bed<br />
Sofa bed<br />
TV &#038; Astro<br />
Private washroom<br />
 <br />
 <br />
Sekendi<br />
Max.  6 person</p>
<p>Sekendi Executive Dormitory<br />
Capacity : 10-22 person<br />
 <br />
Sekendi Dormitory<br />
Capacity: 20-42 person<br />
  <br />
 <br />
The VIP room is available at RM150 per night while each bed in the dorm is rented out at RM25 per night. Food is available at RM8 per person, per meal. Tea is provided at RM5 per person.</p>
<p>* all rooms and dormitory are fully air-condition.<br />
Prices are subject to change without any prior notice.<br />
  <br />
 <br />
- Facilities -</p>
<p>Fishing rod avaiable for rental<br />
**excluding bait and sinker</p>
<p>Live and dead baits avaiable upon request<br />
 <br />
-Karaoke Room<br />
-Driving range<br />
-Putting range<br />
-American pool<br />
-Surau<br />
-Children Indoor Games</p>
<p align="center">
 <img width="500" src="http://gotravelplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/2006_0716image0113.jpg" alt="Welcome to Kelong Paradise - heaven for anglers - best accomodation and affordable - cheap for a high class vacation - fishing spot" height="322" class="imageframe imgaligncenter" /><br />
 <br />
Contact:<br />
 <br />
Manager<br />
Kelong Paradise Waterfront Resort<br />
Suite 838, Level 8, Block A, Lobby B, Kelana Centre Point, <br />
No. 3, Jalan SS7/19 Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya <br />
Selangor <br />
MALAYSIA <br />
47301 </p>
<p>-<strong>tips</strong>-<br />
 <br />
The best fishing times at the kelong are late in the night when the tide is going down.<br />
The resort has 48 rooms and six suites. On weekdays, it enjoys a 50 to 60 per cent occupancy, while on weekends and public holidays, it is fully booked.<br />
Fishing package per person at RM128 +5 meals +transportation to and fro from Bagan Nakhoda Omar.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Japan is a country of over three thousand islands extending along the Pacific coast of Asia. The main islands, running from north to south, are Hokkaid?, Honsh? (the main island), Shikoku and Ky?sh?. The Ryukyu Islands, including Okinawa, are a chain of islands south of Kyush?. Together they are often known as the Japanese Archipelago. [...]]]></description>
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<p></a>Japan is a country of over three thousand islands extending along the Pacific coast of Asia. The main islands, running from north to south, are Hokkaid?, Honsh? (the main island), Shikoku and Ky?sh?. The Ryukyu Islands, including Okinawa, are a chain of islands south of Kyush?. Together they are often known as the Japanese Archipelago.</p>
<p><strong>Capital city of Japan</strong> is  Tokyo <br />
Government : Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary government <br />
Currency : yen (JPY, ¥) <br />
Area  total : 377,835 km2<br />
water : 3,091 km2<br />
land : 374,744 km2 <br />
Population : 127,463,611 (July 2006 est.) <br />
Language : Japanese <br />
Religion : Shinto and Buddhism (often both), Christian (0.7%) <br />
Electricity : 100V/50 or 60Hz (American plug) <br />
Calling Code : +81 <br />
Internet TLD : .jp <br />
Time Zone : UTC+9 </p>
<h2 align="center">MAP OF JAPAN &#8211; DETAILS &#8211; TRAVEL TO JAPAN FACTS &#8211; CITIES &amp; REGIONS</h2>
<p align="center"><a rel="lightbox[pics-1227022925]" href="http://gotravelplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/detailed-japanese-map.png" title="MAP OF JAPAN - DETAILS - TRAVEL TO JAPAN FACTS - CITIES &amp; REGIONS"><img width="329" src="http://gotravelplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/detailed-japanese-map.png" alt="MAP OF JAPAN - DETAILS - TRAVEL TO JAPAN FACTS - CITIES &amp; REGIONS" height="353" class="imageframe imgaligncenter" /></a></p>
<p align="center">About 70% to 80% of the country is forested, mountainous, and unsuitable for agricultural, industrial, or residential use. This is because of the generally steep elevations, climate and risk of landslides caused by <strong>earthquakes</strong>, soft ground and heavy rain. This has resulted in an extremely high population density in the habitable zones that are mainly located in coastal areas. Japan is one of the <strong>most densely populated</strong> countries in the world.</p>
<p>Its location on the <strong>Pacific Ring of Fire</strong>, at the juncture of three tectonic plates, gives Japan frequent low-intensity tremors and occasional volcanic activity. Destructive earthquakes, often resulting in tsunamis, occur several times each century. The most recent major <strong>quakes </strong>are the 2004 Ch?etsu earthquake and the Great Hanshin <strong>Earthquake </strong>of 1995. Hot springs are numerous and have been developed as resorts.</p>
<p>The <strong>climate of Japan</strong> is predominantly temperate, but varies greatly from north to south. Japan&#8217;s geographical features divide it into six principal climatic zones:</p>
<p>Hokkaid?: The northernmost zone has a temperate climate with long, cold winters and cool summers. Precipitation is not heavy, but the islands usually develop deep snow banks in the winter.<br />
<strong>Sea of Japan</strong>: On Honsh?&#8217;s west coast, the northwest wind in the wintertime brings heavy snowfall. In the summer, the region is cooler than the Pacific area, though it sometimes experiences extremely hot temperatures, because of the foehn wind phenomenon.<br />
<strong>Central Highland</strong>: A typical inland climate, with large temperature differences between summer and winter, and between day and night. Precipitation is light.<br />
<strong>Seto Inland Sea</strong>: The mountains of the Ch?goku and Shikoku regions shelter the region from the seasonal winds, bringing mild weather throughout the year.<br />
<strong>Pacific Ocean</strong>: The east coast experiences cold winters with little snowfall and hot, humid summers because of the southeast seasonal wind.<br />
<strong>Ryukyu Islands</strong>: The Ryukyu Islands have a subtropical climate, with warm winters and hot summers. Precipitation is very heavy, especially during the rainy season. Typhoons are common.<br />
The <strong>hottest temperature</strong> ever measured in Japan — 40.9 degrees Celsius — was recorded on August 16, 2007.<br />
The main rainy season begins in early May in Okinawa, and the stationary rain front responsible for this gradually works its way north until it dissipates in northern Japan before reaching Hokkaid? in late July. In most of Honsh?, the rainy season begins before the middle of June and lasts about six weeks. In late summer and early autumn, typhoons often bring heavy rain.</p>
<p>Japan is home to nine forest <strong>ecoregions</strong> which reflect the climate and geography of the islands. They range from subtropical moist broadleaf forests in the Ry?ky? and Bonin islands, to temperate broadleaf and mixed forests in the mild climate regions of the main islands, to temperate coniferous forests in the cold, winter portions of the northern islands.</p>
<h2>JAPANESE REGION MAP</h2>
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<p>Japan is conventionally divided into <strong>nine regions</strong>, listed here from north to south:</p>
<p><strong>Hokkaido</strong> &#8211; northernmost island and snowy frontier. Famous for its wide open spaces and cold winters.<br />
<strong>Tohoku</strong> &#8211; largely rural north-east part of the main island Honshu, best known for for seafood, skiing and hot springs<br />
<strong>Kanto</strong> &#8211; coastal plain of Honshu, includes the cities of Tokyo and Yokohama<br />
<strong>Chubu</strong> &#8211; mountainous middle region of Honshu, dominated by the Japan Alps and Japan&#8217;s fourth-largest city Nagoya<br />
<strong>Kansai</strong> &#8211; western region of Honshu, ancient capital of culture and commerce, including the cities of Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Kobe<br />
<strong>Chugoku</strong> &#8211; south-westernmost Honshu, a rural region best known for the cities of Hiroshima and Shimonoseki<br />
<strong>Shikoku</strong> &#8211; smallest of the four main islands, a destination for Buddhist pilgrims, and Japan&#8217;s best white-water rafting<br />
<strong>Kyushu</strong> &#8211; southernmost of the four main islands, birthplace of Japanese civilization; largest cities Fukuoka and Kitakyushu<br />
<strong>Okinawa</strong> &#8211; semi-tropical southern island chain reaching out toward Taiwan; formerly the independent Ryukyu Kingdom until it was annexed by Japan in 1879, its traditional customs and architecture are significantly different from the rest of Japan.</p>
<h2>CITIES OF JAPAN</h2>
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<p>Japan has thousands of cities; these are nine of the most <strong>important to the traveller</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Tokyo</strong> &#8211; the capital and main financial centre, modern and densely populated.<br />
<strong>Hiroshima</strong> &#8211; large port city, the first city to be destroyed by an atomic bomb<br />
<strong>Kanazawa</strong> &#8211; historic city on the west coast<br />
<strong>Kyoto</strong> &#8211; ancient capital of Japan, considered the cultural heart of the country, with many ancient Buddhist temples and gardens<br />
<strong>Nagasaki</strong> &#8211; ancient port city in Kyushu, the second city to be destroyed by an atom bomb<br />
<strong>Nara</strong> &#8211; first capital of a united Japan, with many Buddhist shrines, and historical buildings<br />
<strong>Osaka</strong> &#8211; large and dynamic city located in the Kansai region<br />
<strong>Sapporo</strong> &#8211; largest city in Hokkaido, famous for its snow festival<br />
<strong>Sendai</strong> &#8211; largest city in the Tohoku region, known as the city of forests due to its tree lined avenues and wooded hills</p>
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<p>See Japan&#8217;s Top 3 for some sights and places held in the high esteem by the Japanese themselves, and Off the beaten track in Japan for a selection of fascinating but less well known destinations throughout the country.</p>
<p><strong>Mount Fuji</strong> &#8211; iconic snow-topped volcano, and highest peak in Japan (3776 m)<br />
<strong>88 Temple Pilgrimage</strong> &#8211; an arduous 1,647 km trail around the island of Shikoku<br />
Narrow Road to the Deep North &#8211; a route around northern Japan immortalized by Japan&#8217;s most famous <strong>haiku poet</strong></p>
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<p>The Japanese are proud of their <strong>four seasons</strong>, but the tourist with a flexible travel schedule should aim for spring or autumn.</p>
<p>Spring is one of the best times of year to be in Japan. The temperatures are warm but not hot, there&#8217;s not too much rain, and March-April brings the justly famous cherry blossoms (sakura) and is a time of revelry and festivals. In early March, the Japan Meteorological Agency announces predictions about when the blooming will begin<br />
Summer starts with a dreary rainy season (known as tsuyu or baiu) in June and turns into a steambath in July-August, with extreme humidity and the temperature heading as high as 40°C. Avoid, or head to northern Hokkaido or the mountains of Chubu and Tohoku to escape. The upside, though, is a slew of fireworks shows (???? hanabi taikai) and festivals big and small.<br />
Autumn, starting in September, is also an excellent time to be in Japan. Temperatures and humidity become more tolerable, fair days are common and fall colors can be just as impressive as cherry blossoms. However, in early autumn typhoons often hit the southern parts of Japan and bring everything to a standstill.<br />
Winter is a good time to go skiing or hot-spring hopping, but as some buildings lack central heating, it&#8217;s often miserably cold indoors. Heading south to Okinawa provides some relief. There is usually heavy snow in Hokkaido and northeast Japan due to the cold wind blasts from Siberia. Note that the Pacific coast of Honshu (where most major cities are located) has milder winters than the Sea of Japan coast: it may be snowing in Kyoto while it is cloudy or sprinkling rain in Osaka, an hour away.</p>
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