Let’s Visit Asia

It’s definitely not the bargain-hunter’s paradise being one of the most expensive places in the world, but when it comes to gadgetry and cult fashion, Tokyo is the place to go.
The pavements are thronged with people, all of them extremely well behaved: they won’t even think of crossing the road until the traffic lights say they can. The roads are crammed with slow-moving, strangely unfamiliar cars, so retro you’d think they were ancient but for the fact that they gleam. Electronic advertising hoardings sing quaint tum-ti-tum tunes for even the most sober and serious of sales messages. Welcome to Tokyo. …read more

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Particularly when you travel to countries within the same region (East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia), you’ll encounter sights, food and local behavior that is shared among the different countries. They may have some local twist or flavor to spring rolls, for example, but it’s basically the same. Different localities would adorn their temples and other places of worship differently, but the habits and traditions are quite similar.
Hyo, traveling across the countries along the Mekong River, phrases it jocularly, but they’re quite true:
The locals will reassure that each song you’ll hear is a different one, but how can …read more

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Bask in luxury in One of Vietnam’s most exclusive oceanfront resorts: The Nam Hai.
For US$500 a night, you can avail of the “Luxury Experience Package” for two, including a three-course dinner, butler service, complimentary laundry and mini-bar, afternoon tea, cocktail hour drinks and canapés, and limousine service for visits to nearby Hoi An and Danang City, among other perks.
Offer good until March 31, with rates up to $850 a night from April 1 to October 31. See this feature article from the Thanh Nien News for details, also of other packages.

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Yes, accommodations in Asia can be very cheap. Have a look what digs this guy got for 150-baht (about US$5) in Trat, Thailand:

via: Flyaway Weblog

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The Informed Traveler has the scoop on two new luxury hotels to open on the island of Koh Samui, Thailand: the W Retreat and Residences-Koh Samui and Conrad Koh Samui Resort and Spa, both scheduled to open late next year.
Definitely something for the upscale travelers to look forward to. If your purchasing power is wihtin this category, you might even be interested to know that there will also be about 20 luxury residential villas at the W Retreat & Residences–Koh Samui that will be available for purchase.

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Forget luxury wellness resorts. If it’s meditation and soul-searching you’re after, how would you like to try staying in a Buddhist Temple instead?
Temple Stay Korea allows tourists to have a sampling to life in a Buddhist temple and learn, experience and appreciate Korean culture and the lifestyle of Buddhist monks. Organized by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism’s Templestay Division, the program promises visitors “a magnificent chance to relax, reflect and revitalize themselves in the tranquility of nature”.
Are you up for it?
I got my first hint of this austere lifestyle when I arrived and was greeted by Cho Hyemun-aery, …read more

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To those of you who failed to catch MV Doulous in Cebu, well, you’ve still got the chance to see the largest floating book fair in the world aboard the world’s oldest ocean-going passenger ship recorded in the Guinness Book of Records.
Doulos visits port cities throughout the world, supplying vital literature resources, encouraging inter-cultural understanding, training young people for more effective life and service, promoting greater global awareness, providing practical aid and sharing a message of hope in God wherever there is opportunity.
MV Doulos will be docked at its fourth port of call, the Batangas City Pier, north side of …read more

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There’s a new Four Seasons hotel to open in Mumbai in a few months (slated to open mid-2007). Mumbai, formerly called Bombay, is more popularly known for being the epicentre of the world’s most electric entertainment scene: Bollywood.
Consistent with the image of luxury this hotel chain is famed for, Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai is centrally located in the central in the Worli district, 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the airport.
Spacious accommodations, many with views of the Arabian Sea, offer unrivalled comforts and modern amenities. In convenient proximity to Mumbai’s movie industry and financial quarter, the Hotel’s destination spa, poolside recreation, …read more

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How would you define traveling in luxury and style? How would you like to be pampered like this during your flight?
On the mahogany wood table in front of him, a recently released Hollywood movie was playing on a sleek 23-inch LCD monitor. His luggage was stored under the seat’s ottoman.
Later, Smith changed into a special “sleep suit” designed by fashion house Givenchy as a flight attendant in her sarong kebaya uniform turned down his big leather chair for sleeping. Bedding also by Givenchy.
How much? A first-class, round-trip ticket from San Francisco to Singapore was just a little more than $10,000. …read more

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Woohoo! Let’s Visit Asia made it to the finals of the 2007 Travvies Travel Blog Awards! I am just so tickled and honored, considering who the judges were.
Now it’s up to you, readers, to cast your votes. This blog is up among 4 other well-deserving blogs (Europe String, JohnnyJet, Newyorkology and Yucatan Living). I really wouldn’t mind losing, particularly to Melissa of Europe String whose blog is also housed by b5media.
Well, ’nuff said! If you think this blog’s worth the award for the BEST DESTINATION BLOG, cast your votes here! I’d really appreciate the click right beside Let’s Visit Asia …read more

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