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Let\’s Visit Asia

Archive for July 2006

July 22nd, 2006

Bali: The World’s Best Island Resort

Despite recurring travel warnings and increasing apprehension about travelling to Indonesia, Bali is still the best island resort in the world. That’s according to US magazine, Travel & Leisure. Additionally, three luxury Bali resort hotels made it to top 10 of the World’s Best Hotels, namely:

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, ranked 2nd
Four Seasons Resort […]

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July 21st, 2006

Laguna Phuket Plus Card

Whether you’re in Phuket for golf, beachcombing, or for a spa treatment, if you book yourself a holiday in any of the five resorts at Laguna Phuket, you might want to consider getting the Laguna Phuket Plus priviledge card.
The card is valid for 14 days and will avail you of discounts and special treats on […]

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July 21st, 2006

Natural Calamities in Asia

It really seems the Pacific Ring of Fire is awake.
Java, Indonesia is still reeling from the aftermath of a tsunami following an undersea eathquake. The number of death casualties have reached 550, and relief work is still underway.
And in the Philippines, Mt Mayon continues to spew lava, and experts expect the volcano, famed for […]

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July 20th, 2006

Celebrate Thai Mothers’ Day at Amari

Mother’s Day may have been over for most parts of the world, but in Thailand, it’s still coming up, on August 12.
And to honor mothers in Thailand, the Amari Hotels and Resorts chain is offering a Mother’s Day Package throughout the month of August. Aside from 2 nights accommodation with breakfast, Ma also gets […]

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July 18th, 2006

Shanghai Scenes

When someone comes back from a trip, we eagerly listen to their stories. How white the beach was, how nice the hotel has been, how sumptuous the food was, and all the exciting little details. But, no matter how skilled the story-teller is, don’t we nevertheless look for photos, or even videos of the trip? […]

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July 17th, 2006

I’d Like To Go To…

It seems that, according to my little survey, the Far East is quite a popular dream destination.
Yupki, already in the heart of Southeast Asia in Bangkok, has already booked the ticket to… telenovela-land Seoul, Korea.
I’m looking forward to seeing the country that I have only seen so far in the movies I love to watch […]

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July 13th, 2006

Travel Guides: Books Or Online?

How many travel guidebooks do you own? Because I love travelling, and the idea of travelling, I own quite a number of ‘em. Guides, picture books, maps, pamphlets, brochures… Places I’ve been to, places I want to go to, places I planned to go to but somehow never quite made it. They’re all there, […]

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July 11th, 2006

Survey: Where in Asia…

Hey guys, let’s get some discussion going here! Where’s your favorite destination in Asia? Which city/resort have you been dreaming of going to one day? Care to share your ideas and dreams with me and the other readers of this blog?
What part of Asia would you like to visit / visit next / visit again? […]

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July 7th, 2006

On A Budget? Travel During Low-Season!

Summer is here, the sun is shining and it’s time to go for a holiday. But if you’re like us, who’d like to avoid crowds, and would like to save a few hundred bucks, why not try going during off season? Room rates as well as airfares are cheaper, and you don’t have to race […]

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July 7th, 2006

Let’s Visit Asia Turns One!

One year and a week, actually. Whew, time flies by when you’re enjoying, eh? It’s been a great journey, this past year, and though we’ve travelled a lot (cyber-travel, albeit) there’s still a lot to cover. Join me exploring the nooks and crannies of Asia we haven’t been to yet!
Here’s the invitation I issued as […]

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