Let’s Visit Asia

December 28th, 2006

Christmas in Asia

If you’re looking for a place in Asia where the true religious and traditional meaning of Christmas is celebrated, your best bet would be in the Philippines. The archipelago, having been colonized by the Spaniards for 300 years is largely Catholic and Christmas is a big event. Although it has also become commercialized, particularly in […]

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December 23rd, 2006

Christmas Shopping at the Hong Kong International Airport SkyMart until January 8

Those who will be stopping over the Hong Kong International airport during the next few days, you can enjoy lots of shopping premiums until the 8th of January. Get free gifts for purchases starting at HK$800, and enjoy lots of discounts and other freebies.
For example, men might want to know that you can get a […]

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December 23rd, 2006

The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa

There’s a newly re-branded luxury resort in Langkawi, Malaysia you might want to check out: The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa, formerly Sheraton Perdana.

Our 202 new guest rooms and suites boast beautiful panoramic views of the Andaman Sea, glorious woodlands, and scenic tropical gardens. A variety of room types allow you to select your own […]

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December 21st, 2006

DragonAir Joins OneWorld Frequent Flyer Network

Members of the oneworld frequent flyer program will be pleased to know that Dragonair has joined the network, providing its customers great connection to the main cities in mainland China, as well as other destinations in Asia.
The 12 China Mainland cities Dragonair adds to the oneworld network are Changsha, Chongqing, Chengdu, Fuzhou, Guilin, Haikou, Kunming, […]

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December 11th, 2006

Safe in the Philippines, Despite Seniang (Utor)

Just a short note to let you know that I’ve arrive safely, despite another typhoon, Seniang (International name: Utor). It’s been a shaky flight from Taipei to Manila yesterday, and it’s been wet and windy since I arrived. But as long as I’m safe on the ground, I guess I shouldn’t complain. At least they […]

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December 6th, 2006

Off to Asia

In a few days, I’ll be off to Manila. My reason for going is not exactly a happy one, as I received news that my father has taken ill. Although I will be spending the Christmas holidays there, I expect it’ll be a bit somber than usual for us. I’ll try to keep this blog […]

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December 4th, 2006

40% Discount on Tiger Airways for January Travels

Tiger Airways is offering 40% off January travel. Just book until Dec 10, for flights between 8 - 31 Jan 07. The offer is good for all connections, except Singapore - Ho Chi Minh City flights.
Sounds like a good Christmas gift idea, eh?
Check out availability and book here.
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December 1st, 2006

What makes you think twice of visiting Asia? Poll Results

Ok, here are the results of the small poll conducted here in Let’s Visit Asia.
Question: What makes you think twice of visiting Asia?
Answers:
Political Instability: 26% of all votes
Tsunami, Earthquake, and other natural calamities: 26% of all votes
Health Reasons:16% of all votes
Too far, Too Remote: 32% of all votes
I was a bit surprised to see that […]

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