Is your image of Walt Disney World one of sleeping in motel-style accommodations and dining on hamburgers as you roam the theme parks? Well, it’s time to change that picture. Instead of a chain motel, how about an African-style lodge or a resort with the sophisticated ambience of an exclusive yacht club? Instead of chicken fingers, how about Potato Wrapped Florida Red Snapper with a Creamy Leek Fondue, Basil-Crusted Rack of Lamb with a Ragout of Spinach, Shitakes, and White Beans, or Grilled Buffalo Top Sirloin with Sweet Potato Hazelnut Gratin and Sweet Onion Jam? No question about it, Walt Disney World offers an abundance of amazing themed resorts and superb restaurants that are perfect for the sophisticated traveler. Here are some of the best experiences to indulge in while touring Mickey Mouse land:

Most Luxurious Resort

Disney’s flagship resort, The Grand Floridian, with its red-gabled roofs and Victorian elegance, draws inspiration from the grand Florida seaside “palace hotels” of 19th-century America’s Gilded Age. Just a short monorail ride to the Magic Kingdom, it spreads along the shore of the Seven Seas Lagoon, offering spectacular views of Cinderella’s Castle and the Wishes fireworks display. You’ll also be treated to some of Disney’s very best restaurants along with two sophisticated pools, a crescent white sand beach, a full-service health club and spa, tennis courts, and sophisticated shopping.

Most Atmospheric Resort

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is a stunningly faithful celebration of African wildlife, culture, cuisine, and art. Here the atmosphere literally pulsates with the beat of drums throughout 33 acres of glorious savanna filled with hundreds of roaming exotic animals. The lodge’s 5-story, thatch roof lobby is a wonder with its massive overhead chandeliers formed by resplendent Masai shields overlooking safari chic seating. Don’t even consider a room without a savanna view, well worth every penny for its front row view of the wildlife. The resort boasts an 11,000 square foot pool overlooking the savanna, a full service spa and fitness center, and one of Disney’s loveliest restaurants, Jiko, serving international food with an African flair.

Best Resort For Romance

Disney’s Polynesian Resort’s lush grounds and white sand beaches with views of Cinderella’s castle are a dream come true. Tangerine and mahogany tinted longhouses are scattered throughout this luxuriant property where ducks and ibis roam the dense vegetation and thick, grassy lawns. Meandering pathways lined with volcanic rock are tiki torch-lit at dusk, and soft Hawaiian melodies set the mood for memorable nights. Come nightfall, pick a hammock on one of three beaches for a spectacular vista of the Magic Kingdom fireworks.

Best Resort For Nature Lovers

I challenge you to keep your jaw from dropping on your first encounter with the awesome eight-story lobby at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Sheer walls of ponderosa pine logs, an 82-foot fireplace, and authentic Pacific Northwest totem poles overlook rugged stone and hardwood floors topped with Native American rugs, teepee chandeliers, and a bevy of “park ranger” staff who roam the lodge attending to guests. Outside is a breathtaking scene of roaring waterfalls, rushing creeks, towering pines, and a boulder-lined, hot springs-style swimming pool, one of Disney’s best. On the shores of Bay Lake, Wilderness Lodge’s very own geyser is surrounded by a steaming expanse of geothermal activity and erupts hourly from early morning until late night.

Best Resort Pool

Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club offers three acres of winding, watery delight. Here you’ll find sandy bottom pools, a giant “shipwreck” waterslide, a tidal whirlpool, bubbling hot tubs, a kiddie pool with its own slide near the beach, and enough waterway to float lazily in inner tubes to your heart’s content.

Best Resort Restaurant

The California Grill is a definite highlight for any connoisseur of cutting-edge cuisine. The modern decor and constant bustle of excited diners only adds to its drop-dead setting on the 15th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Its broad windows present an unbeatable panorama of the Magic Kingdom and the Seven Seas Lagoon and on many nights picture-perfect views of the Wishes fireworks show. From pristinely fresh sushi to the exceptional New American Cuisine to sensational desserts and the outstanding California wine list, this place has it all. The open show kitchen is a treat, and the cocktail lounge has some of the best views in the house. And don’t be discouraged if the coveted window seats are all taken. Head out to the adjoining observation platform during the fireworks presentation where you’ll get a bird’s-eye view of the extravaganza.

Most Romantic Restaurant

Victoria and Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort offers fine dining in a elegant setting combined with flawless service. Honored with a AAA Five-Diamond Award for the 3rd year in a row (the only such restaurant in Orlando), diners feast on six sumptuous, prix-fixe courses served on Royal Doulton china with crystal glasses to the strains of the enchanting sound of harp music. Those seeking a special evening should book the 6-person Chef’s Table set in a candlelit alcove in the kitchen, perfect for an up-close, behind-the-scenes look at Disney’s top chef in action.

Best Theme Park Restaurant

Epcot’s Bistro de Paris is a charming Belle Époque dining room with an air of exclusivity. Here you’ll find gilded mirrors, crimson banquettes, and billowy white drapes that frame windows overlooking the World Showcase Lagoon. Servers with delicious French accents roll out sensational dishes and stylishly plate them tableside. Fresh ingredients are prepared simply in tantalizing sauces, and the all-French wine list is a pleasure. Afterwards, order a dessert of crepes prepared and flamed at your table while lingering over cordials and coffee in anticipation of the Illuminations spectacle.

Most Exotic Restaurant

The Animal Kingdom Lodge’s premier dining room is Jiko (Swahili for “cooking place”), one of the most seductive spaces yet at a Disney hotel. Floor to ceiling windows look out on a boulder-strewn creek. The soft, contemporary lighting, fantastically shaped in the guise of bird wings, hangs from a rich, blue ceiling creating the feeling of open space. Giant, twin clay ovens draw the eye to the open kitchen where an eclectic blend of creations prepared with African spices and ingredients are turned out in attractive presentations. Accompany your meal with a selection from the all South African wine list, the largest in North America.

In short, Walt Disney World is not just for kids! It’s a world of fantastic resorts and innovative dining just waiting to be explored. You may never even make it to the parks.

Cara Goldsbury is the author of The Luxury Guide to Walt Disney World: How to Get the Most Out of the Best Disney Has to Offer available at 800-247-6553, luxurydisneyguide.com luxurydisneyguide.com, Amazon.com, or your local bookstore. Visit her at luxurydisneyguide.com. luxurydisneyguide.com.

Gonoprojatontri Bangladesh or the People’s Republic of Bangladesh is a small nation in South Asia, bounded by India on all three sides that are east, north and west, excepting for a small border with Myanmar to the southeast, and the Bay of Bengal to its south. It is in the fertile Ganges-Brahmaputra delta and has an agriculture-based economy.

Bangladesh was created with the partition of India in the year 1947. A separate state of Pakistan was created along with the independence of India. Bangladesh became the eastern wing of Pakistan and came to be known as East Pakistan. It was separated from the western wing of Pakistan by almost 1600 kilometers. Though the common binding factor was Islam, nevertheless, the differences in culture, ethnicity, language, and the high-handed and indifferent attitude of the government based in West Pakistan, brought about the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971, under the able leadership of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and with military assistance from India.

Bangladesh, together with the state of West Bengal in neighboring India, forms the ethno-linguistic region of Bengal. The people living in this region share a common culture, language and are known as Bengalis. It has been found that, after being part of the Maurya Empire, Bengal was ruled by the Buddhist Pala dynasty and then by the Sena dynasty, till the Muslim feudal lords took over. By the 16th century, Bengal was under the reign of the Mughals and they made Dhaka the provincial capital. With the advent of the British East India Company, Bengal ultimately slid into the hands of the British, in 1757, at the battle of Plassey, where Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah of Bengal lost to Robert Clive of the East India Company army. Bengal stayed with the British and the British made an aborted attempt to divide Bengal in 1905in face of violent protests from all Bengalis. However, Bengal was ultimately divided on the basis of religion with the independence of India.

Today Bangladesh, a parliamentary democracy, is a modern nation with a legacy of political turmoil. There have been frequent changes in governments and there have been at least 4 military coups. Bangladesh has a ceremonial-head called the president. The prime minister is the actual head of the government. It is a multi-party democracy, with the two main parties being the BNP and the Awami League. It is the seventh most populous nation in the world. The main religion followed here is Islam. It is a member of the SAARC, OIC and the D8.

Bangladesh is divided into six Administrative Divisions like Chittagong, Barisal, Sylhet, Dhaka, Khulna and Rajshahi. These are further subdivided into sixty-four Zilas or districts. The main language is Bangla. The Eid-Ul-Fitr and the Eid-Ul-Adha are the two main religious festivals, whereas the Bengali New Year or Poila Boishakh in April and Shohid Dibosh, Bhasha Dibosh on 21st of February are the important social events.

Important Tourist Destinations in the county include Chittagong Cox’s Bazaar, Rangamati, Sylhet, Dhaka etc. The national carrier of Bangladesh is the Biman Bangladesh Airlines, which has flights to almost all important domestic destinations as well as to all important international destinations in Asia, Europe, Australia, North and south Americas and to Africa.

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Ngurdoto crater is found in Arusha National Park and is an awe-inspiring attraction on its own. It is a caldera of an extinct volcano; that is the remains of an ancient and large volcano. Ngurdoto has a ring road that allows fabulous views down into the lush crater interior. In the past it has only been possible to drive up and around the crater rim. The drive takes you through the misty forest of ancient Cedar trees inhabited by the nimble black and white colobus monkeys.

The shy leopards are the main predator and attraction in this area. There are no lions in this park apart from the odd nomad visitor. Driving along the high ridges on the Crater edge provides a stunning view of the forests, glades and animal tracks that abound in this lush habitat.

To leave your vehicle has not been possible until recently; but now you are allowed to walk around the rim. This crater has been called the mini Ngorongoro. In the past it has only been possible to drive up to the rim; now it is possible to explore the crater rim on foot. There is ongoing work clearing footpaths and signposting, which is almost compete. This added attraction will make this small beautiful park even more interesting to visit. The park also offers walking safaris and canoeing safaris on one of the many mountain lakes of the park.

The walk around the crater is not steep and therefore an enjoyable walk for everyone. The crater is 400 meters deep and 3 kilometers wide. It is a steep sided bowl containing lush swamps and forest. The crater is home to elephant, buffalo, baboon, reedbuck, colobus monkeys, leopard and duikers.

Mosses, ferns, lichens and orchids thrive in the damp atmosphere of the Crater, giving way to huge mahogany, olive and date palm trees on the drier crater walls. Descent into the Crater itself is not allowed. This creates a sanctuary within a sanctuary and leaves a large area of the park to the wildlife. The Arusha National Park covers and area 33,800 acres and consists of three spectacular features: the Momella Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater, and the majestic Mount Meru.

In addition to being an excellent park for birders, Arusha National Park is one of the few places to see the black and white colobus monkey. Flamingoes can be seen in huge congregations in the Momella lakes.
There is a beautiful mountain forest in the park with endemic species of plants and wildlife. The park is famous for its wide variety of bird life, both sedentary and migratory. At times it is possible to get a clear view of the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, weather permitting.

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There is a term that commentators on television will often say. He came, or she came, up and out of the shot. When you hear that, it usually means that the ball has gone to the right.

So, let me tell you an example of what ‘up and out of the shot’ means, and then I’ll give you a golf technique that you can use for your own golf game.

In the downswing, both knees stay bent during the bottom of the hit. And as the golf club passes you, the arms have to get out in front of you before you can turn through.

Now, here’s an example of a player that comes up and out of the shot. As they start down, they get out in front and their body unwinds. And they get tall in the hitting area and the spine comes up and you’ll see a push to the right.

So, here’s the golf technique. If you push to the right and you think there’s a chance that you may be coming up and out of your shot, you’ll hit it weak to the right.

A great little practice is for you to keep a little more weight on your right side and let the arms pass you before you turn through.

Now I’m going to tell you a great way to become your best teacher.

The next time you go to the practice facility, pick out a nice green patch of grass. And after you have hit balls for 10 or 15 minutes, walk back behind the golf ball and look and see where your divots are going.

If these divots are going to the left, that means your club head is coming out to in and across the golf ball.

On the other hand, if after a few minutes of practicing you look up and see that you have divots going to the right, or that you’re hitting the ball real thin, this divot would tell me that you’re swinging too much from in to out.

So, here’s a golf swing tip that will tell you how to correct it.

For those of you that find that the divots are going left, every time you get ready to hit a golf ball, simply put this club along your shoulder line and check to make sure that you’re not aiming miles over to the left. That’s probably what you’re doing. You’re standing with your shoulders aimed left and that’s why you’re seeing divots going to the left.

If you’re hitting golf balls for a few minutes and you see your divots going to the right, your shoulders are probably way over to the right.

So, here’s another golf swing tip that will help you correct it.

For those of you that discover your shoulders are going left, put the ball back in your stance a little bit.

For those of you that find out that your shoulders are aimed way right, put the ball a little further forward in your stance.

Try those golf swing tips the next time you’re out and I promise they’ll help you.

Copyright 2006 David Nevogt

David Nevogt writes golf instruction material that helps golfers of all levels reach their full potential and lower their scores. David is the author of “The Simple Golf Swing” which guarantees to have you shooting 7 strokes lower in only 1 week from today. You can find more of his golf instruction by going to golfswingguru.com golfswingguru.com