Gurney Drive, or Persiaran Gurney, is famous throughout Malaysia and possibly abroad as synonymous with Penang food. Named in honour of Sir Henry Gurney, the British High Commissioner who was ambushed and assassinated by guerillas of the Malayan Communist Party on 6 October 1951 near Fraser's Hill in Pahang.
Gurney Drive has one of the best view of Penang sunset, is a favorite among families and lovers. This coastline stretch is a upmarket residential area, many bungalow lots, hotels, condominiums, and a shopping complex. Yet, in early mornings, people can be seen taking their walks along the coastline and have their breakfast at the restaurants there. Families enjoy spending their leisure time strolling or flying kites. In the evening, crowds will flock to the famous hawker food stalls at the roundabout, and lovers can be seen strolling along the coast.
Over 27 percent of Costa Rica's land has been set aside for national parks, biological reserves, and wildlife refuges. At its core, there are 20 natural parks and reserves that populate the island. Bring out your inner hippie and experience the natural beauty of Costa Rica, with an eco-friendly trip around its tropical isles.
Lodging in Costa Rica
Stay in the Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge in the heart of Golfo Duce in Costa Rica. This eco-luxury, tree-top lodge features yoga classes and swinging hammocks with views of the rainforest. For dinner, guests gather by candlelight inside of a thatched roof hut, dining on tropical-Latin infused grub. At nightfall, lodge guests retreat to deluxe cabins, snoozing in canopy beds and waking up to views of the jungle and sea that surround the lodge. This rainforest lodge offers a variety of Costa Rican exploration packages for the visiting adventurer, including deep see fishing, family trips through the rainforest and bird watching.
Heat Up Your Trip
The Arenal Volcano National Park , is home to the Arenal volcano and can be explored by land or by sky. Bold tourists explore the massive volcano on a canopy tour, strapping into a canopy and whisking along a zip line over the floral and lush fauna below. While you're visiting the Arenal Volcano National Park, don't miss the Tabacon Hot Springs Spa. These natural, thermal springs are a combination of rain water and magma that heats it and fills the water with healing minerals. The waters here have been found to have curative properties, such as improving oxygen flow in the tissues of the body and aiding in muscle relaxation.
Travel the Rainforest at Nightfall
Put a spin on your Costa Rican rainforest excursion and take a guided tour through the Monteverde Biological Cloud Forest Reserve at nightfall.
Engulfed by a canopy of clouds, the reserve is located in Puntarenas, about a four-hour drive away from San Jose, Costa Rica. The forest's reserve has a misty atmosphere which causes its 300 species of orchids to blossom vividly.
The tour begins as the sun sets, when animals that scour the jungle's floors and trees quietly during the day, come out to play. A tour guide leads guests through a jungle trail for two hours, exploring and taking in the sights of the jungle around them. For those afraid of the dark, tours are available during the day, in which guests can trek through the rainforest on bike, on foot or on horseback. During the day, visitors can also take a peek into the Monteverde bat jungle exhibit, where bats roost, mate and dine.
Sail with Sea Turtles in Tortuguero Village
The Tortuguero Village and its jungle canals are a must-see destination on any Costa Rican eco-tour. The Tortuguero National Park is located on the Caribbean coast and is famous for its green sea turtles and their hatching periods, when hundreds of tiny turtles can be seen scurrying out to sea. Guests visiting the village and the park can stroll along its beach, or tour the canals by boat, floating over murky waters where a variety of fish lurk, making it an ideal spot for fisherman as well.
Explore the Pristine Waters of Isla Del Coco
Dive into the waters of the Isla Del Coco. Just 532 km Southeast of Puntarenas, Costa Rica, whale sharks, snapper, moray eels and frogfish roam freely in pristine, blue waters. Steep cliffs surround the outer edge of the island, and waterfalls spout from its rocks, shooting water out onto the shores below.
