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Let’s Visit Asia

Archive for February 2008

February 13th, 2008

Asia for Romantics

Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or just wanted to treat a special someone to a truly romantic experience, check out Orient Express’ list of Romantic Getaways in South-East Asia. Among their top-picks:
1. Road to Mandalay, Myanmar
2. Jimbaran Puri Bali, Indonesia
3. The Governor’s Residence, Yangon
4. Napasai, Koh Samui
5. La Résidence d’Angkor, Cambodia
6. Eastern & […]

By Ruth -- 2 comments

February 13th, 2008

Thai Airways Flies to Koh Samui

Popular holiday island Koh Samui will be al the more accessible as Thai Airways launches flights to Samui starting February 15. There will be two flights daily from Bangkok (one at 7:45 am and another in the afternoon at 4 pm).
If you are a Royal Orchid Frequent Flyer member, you might also want to avail […]

By Ruth -- 2 comments

February 12th, 2008

Panglao Island, Bohol, in Photos

I just wanted to share some more pics taken from our recent trip to Bohol, Philippines:

The first few pics show the facilities of the resort where we stayed in, the Bohol Beach Club, and the beach pictures are of the resort’s stretch of white sand beachfront. The kid is mine ;)
Tags: Asia, asia-beach, asia-holidays, asia-travel, […]

By Ruth -- 1 comment

February 9th, 2008

Free International ticket on Jet Airways for Domestic Frequent Flyers

Do you travel a lot within India? Then you might want to take advantage of Jet Airways India’s Fly Free International offer to its JetPrivilege Members.
Exclusively, for our JetPrivilege members, fly Jet Airways between February 1 and April 30, 2008 on the select domestic sectors mentioned below and get a FREE ticket to exciting destinations […]

By Ruth -- 0 comments

February 9th, 2008

Travel Tips for the Philippines

The following entry is a contribution from guest blogger, Kristyn Maslog-Levis, a broadcast journalist/writer/photographer who lives in Sydney, Australia with her musician husband and their fluffy Maltese “children”, Stitch and Felix. She currently blogs at Torrones de Mani.
We just got back from a month long trip to the Philippines. I am a native Filipino and […]

By Ruth -- 0 comments

February 8th, 2008

5 Great Reasons to Visit Vietnam: The Leap of Faith

The following entry is a contribution from Alex Kallimanis, who writes political and social humor for the website Sirened. His degree in history has always made him interested in travel and from a young age he vowed to see as much of the world as possible. At 29 he’s visited 29 countries.

Being an American with […]

By Ruth -- 3 comments

February 8th, 2008

Chinese New Year 2008 Celebrations in Hong Kong

The lunar new year’s eve may have been over, but the celebrations continue in Hong Kong until Feb 21, 2008.

Today, Feb 8, there will be a firework display at 8 pm at the Victoria Harbour between Central and Tsim Sha Tsu.
You can also take a closer look at the floats featured in the Chinese New […]

By Ruth -- 0 comments

February 8th, 2008

Chinese New Year 2008

To all Chinese communities all over the world: Gong Hei Fat Choy!!!
Let’s Visit Asia wishes all of you a happy and prosperous Year of the Rat!
Tags: , Asia, asia-events, asia-travel, chinese-new-year, CNY, lunar new year, travelShare This

By Ruth -- 0 comments

February 7th, 2008

Postcard from Bohol, Philippines

Just a shout out to let you all know I’m back from a wonderful 2 weeks in the Philippines. I haven’t had much time to write about our holiday while I was on the road– it proved to be too hard to resist the pull of the sun, sand, and glorious white beach — but […]

By Ruth -- 0 comments

February 1st, 2008

The Ryokan Experience

The following is a contribution from guest blogger, Kala, who is currently based in Qatar. She has lived in the Philippines and France, and plans to visit 15 more countries before she turns 30.
Wanting a taste of traditional Japanese lifestyle, my recent trip to Japan included booking several nights at a ryokan in Kyoto. A […]

By Ruth -- 4 comments

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