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Archive for the ‘Family Destinations in Asia’ Category

September 29th, 2007

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong

Wax images of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are the latest addition to the collection of the glamorous wax figures at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong.

Meet them, and your other favorite Hollywood stars at Mdme Tussauds, and even have your pics taken with them. Kids born in the year 2007 get to enter free!
Tags: angelina-jolie, Asia, […]

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September 25th, 2007

Halloween Begins at the Hong Kong Disneyland

Halloween has arrived at the Hong Kong Disneyland!

Want to explore the magical kingdom’s dark side? Starting today and the whole month of October, you can experience the haunted and spooky new shows and attractions just for Halloween. You can either get the One Day Tickets which will allow you to enjoy all the usual daytime […]

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September 20th, 2007

The Singapore Night Safari

To cap my son’s birthday celebration yesterday, the family went to the Singapore Night Safari. IT WAS FANTASTIC!!!
We’ve always been zoo fanatics and the magnificent animals — from the huge elephants to the littlest mice– never fail to amaze us. But seeing them in the dark is a novel experience I couldn’t recommend high enough […]

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August 15th, 2007

Disney Fun Packs on Cathay Pacific Airlines

Well, the goody treats for the kids may not be that high up among the hierarchy of deciding factors for choosing airlines, but those traveling with kids on Cathay Pacific would certainly appreciate that the airline has launched a new range of Disney fun packs for most flights departing and heading to Hong Kong.

The fun […]

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June 21st, 2007

Agrotourism and Farm Holidays in Taiwan

Even in metropolitan Taiwan, you could enjoy a laid-back, farm-holiday. In fact, Taiwan’s agrotourism itineraries are gaining popularity among international visitors from neighboring (equally busy) Asian cities such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia.
If you’re thinking of going on a daytrip to a “farm in the city”, here’s an article which might help you put […]

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May 16th, 2007

Shanghai for Kids

Is there a place for young travelers in busy Shanghai? This article form the NY Times points you where to go with the little ones in tow. Among the recommended destinations and activities are:
MagLev - a 267mph German-engineered magnetic levitation train, this ride cuts the 30 km journey from the airport to the town […]

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May 11th, 2007

Aviva Bintan Triathlon 2007

Registration for the Aviva Bintan Triathlon ends today, so for triathletes out there, get a-clickin’ and register!
The races will be held on May 26 and 27 and offers a prize purse of US$30,000 –the largest purse in Asia!
Depending on your tastes and luxury requirements, you may avail of travel packages from these hotels specifically […]

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May 10th, 2007

Relocating to Asia!

Over the last few weeks, my world has been pretty hectic. The flat is a mess and I’m frequenting urls that end with “.sg”.
Yep, in less than a couple of months, I’ll be blogging about Asia in situ (provided I can get wired to the internet soon after we set foot). We’re relocating on […]

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March 9th, 2007

Six Adventure-Filled Destinations in Hong Kong

Fodor’s presents five Hong Kong six must-see’s for those looking for adventure. In no particular order:

Peak Tram:
Hong Kong’s funicular is the world’s steepest — it climbs to a staggering 1,805 feet above sea level. You really can’t afford to miss what is ultimately a great ride. On the way up, grab a seat on […]

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January 19th, 2007

Hong Kong Disneyland Annual Passes

The year having just started, it’s the perfect time to get an annual pass for Hong Kong Disneyland. The prices depends on the type, and may range from HK$460-1,250 for kids, HK$650-1,800 for adults, and HK$370-1,000 for seniors. If you want, you can get them in 12-month interest free installments with a Standard Chartered VISA […]

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