April 20th, 2008
The last week has seen a lot of new hotels opening in the Chinese region:
in Hongkong: Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong, located along the Victoria Harbour in the Sai Ying Pun District on Hong Kong Island
also in Hong Kong: Novotel Nathan Road, located on the main thoroughfare of Kowloon, also known as the Golden Mile
in […]
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April 16th, 2008
Ahhh… Maldives. A destination that remains on my list of places to visit before I die. If you’re one of the lucky ones on the lookout for a place to stay in this paradise on earth, consider taking advantage of Cocoa Island’s Summer Special, allowing you to spend 7 nights for the price of 5, […]
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April 10th, 2008
I’ve previously thought that cruises are only for honeymooners and er, seniors. I mean, who else would want to be cooped up in a ship for several days on end, in the middle of the ocean?!? But lately, I’ve been thinking, hm, a cruise holiday isn’t that bad, y’know. I can imagine how relaxing and […]
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January 22nd, 2008
The Starwood chain of hotels has opened the new five star Westin Sohna-Gurgaon, Resort & Spa, located 45 min from the booming growth area of Gurgaon and 65 km from international airport in New Delhi.
Considering its location and amenities, it’s an ideal place for business and leisure travelers alike. Young travelers are welcome to try […]
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January 11th, 2008
After a flurry of mouse-clicks, I have finally booked our accommodations in Bohol. It hasn’t been easy, mind you, as there seems to be a very wide range of accommodations available on this island, ranging from the 10-dollars-a-night bed-and-breakfasts, to luxury villas charging mind- blowing rates of up to more than 2,000 dollars a night!!!
Unfortunately, […]
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January 5th, 2008
International Herald Tribune columnist Denny Lee listed 52 places to go in 2008 and number 1 on his list is Laos. He says:
Vietnam and Cambodia are so 2007. Now, Laos is shaping up to be Indochina’s next hot spot. Ancient sites like the Wat Phou temple complex and the capital city of Vientiane are drawing […]
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December 15th, 2007
Got money to burn? Gift someone this holiday season with a round-the-world trip… in 80 24 days! Abercrombie & Kent’s “Cultural Treasures: Around the World by Private Jet” will show you the most important artistry, historical sites and natural splendors of the world in five star luxury in a reconfigured Boeing 757 transformed for 50 […]
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December 15th, 2007
Think you’ve putted at all the best golf courses in the world? Hm… have you been to Vietnam, then?
Vietnam has just been awarded by the International Association of Golf Travel Operators (IAGTO) as its 2007 “Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year“. This award was voted upon by 85 members of the association based on these […]
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November 30th, 2007
It has been named as one of the hottest new hotels in Conde Nast Traveler’s Hot List 2007. And if that distinction is not enough, know that the Naladhu Maldives is one of the newest member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World — all 19 exclusive cottages of it.
A luxurious sense of […]
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November 24th, 2007
Following the recent launch of the Spa Botanica at the Sukhothai Bangkok, the hotel has launched accommodation and spa treatment packages specially put together for all of you out there who are spa-addicts.
You can choose from the Spa Botanica Experience (Superior Room) or the Spa Botanica Experience (Deluxe Suite). Aside from the room type, the […]
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