Let’s Visit Asia

Thanks to upgrades put into place, you can now enjoy special web fares when you book international and domestic airfares online from the Philippine Airlines website.

I played around with it for a while, and though the process seems to be quite user-friendly, the fares for international destinations within Southeast Asia do not seem to be competitive to the fares you’d get from budget airlines servicing the region. On the other hand, there are perks to flying with PAL that you won’t enjoy if you’re flying a no-frills airline. For one, you get meals. You also get to land at the …read more

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Get a taste of luxury, Venice-style at the just-opened Venetian Macao Resort Hotel. Twice the size of its sister property in Las Vegas, this mega-hotel is “large enough to hold ninety Boeing 747 jumbo jets”.

3,000 suites. 350 stores. 20 restaurants. Gondola rides and a baroque themed mall. Catch the grand opening which will be graced by Asian celebrities, including Coco Lee on Sept 2!

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If you live in the Northern hemisphere, now’s the time to make your bookings if you want to escape the cold harsh winter for just a week or two. In fact, for some destinations, now might already be too late, as many people I know book their winter travel packages at least half a year in advance.
At any rate, if you’re thinking of heading to Thailand, you might want to consider the Exotic Winter Sun Holidays package from Centara Hotel and Resorts (formerly called Central). You can book these 8d/7n packages at any of their hotels in Krabi, Samui or …read more

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Going to Asia and don’t know where to stay? Why not go with the trusted and well-recognized Hilton name (the hotel chain, not the heiress girl)?
There are Hilton hotels in 6 Asian countries:

China (Beijing and Shanghai)
Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
India (Maldives)
Singapore
South Korea (Grand Hilton Seoul, Millenium Hilton Seoul, Gyeongju, and Namhae)
Thailand (Hin Hua, Phuket and Bangkok)

Rates start at US$64 (Phuket) to US$490 (Maldives). You can make online reservations at the Hilton website.

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I’m probably the last person who hasn’t participated in an eBay auction. I have an account, mind, but I haven’t really used it, whether to sell or to bid for stuff. I find the whole process a bit tedious. But I just might change my mind as Singapore Airlines launches the charity auction for the tickets to the A380 maiden flight from Singapore to Sydney.
The auction starts on Monday, August 27, 2007. Seats in all three classes will be sold one after another, across both legs of the flight. The bidding will run for over a period of just over …read more

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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 packs come in four different designs. Two, featuring characters from Dumbo and My Friend Tigger & Pooh, are aimed at children aged three to six years while the Disney Cuties and Donald Duck packs target youngsters aged seven to 12.Each pack contains a collection of …read more

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If you like to travel within the region, Singapore is a great starting point. It’s a main hub for most international and budget airlines servicing the region so hopping to the next Asian city is very easy. Easy to plan, easy on the budget. That’s one of the perks of living in this tiny island.
With all the choices and possibilities, though, I’m wondering what the best strategy is to get the best budget travel deal. Should I check the airline offers first and choose the destination based on the current airfare offers? Or should I choose a destination first …read more

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Planning a short get-away to Thailand? Consider staying at the Amari chain of hotels, resorts & spas, one of Thailand’s most respected and largest hotel chains. In addition to their other special promotions, they’ve just launched the Amari Getaway Package, a hotel package that bundles together 3 nights’ accommodation, breakfasts, airport transfers, and a complimentary dinner for two.
The rates differ depending on which of the Amari hotels you’d like to book. It ranges from US$124++ at the Loei Palace Hotel, Loei and US$193 in Amari Rincome Hotel, Chiang Mai to the more upscale US$490++ at the Amari Watergate Hotel, Bangkok …read more

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Starting August 13, Jetstar flights departing from Hong Kong will operate at the Hong Kong International Airport’s brand new Terminal 2. Aside from a faster check-in, Immigration and Quarantine time, Jetstar passengers can also enjoy a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options. Terminal 2 boasts of 100 retail shops, 25 dining joints and -take this!- a 4-D Extreme Screen Cinema to while away those hours in-between connecting flights.
How to get there?
If you’re arriving from the City to Chap Lap Kok direction via Airport Express train, the usual Terminal 1 is the left exit whereas Terminal 2 is the exit …read more

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What makes Thailand an amazing destination? The Tourism Authority of Thailand has summarized it in what they call the “Seven Amazing Wonders” of Thailand:
Thainess: “Experience the Art of Thai Living” — which refers to traditional Thai hospitality, lifestyle and friendliness of the people
Treasure products:“Land of Heritage and History” — covering the World Heritage sites and historical places, temples, and Thai museums
Beaches: “Fun, Sun, Surf and Serenity of Thai Beaches” — the long-standing popularity of Thai beach resorts for international and domestic tourism
Nature: “Encounter the Sheer Beauty of Thai Nature” — focus on conservation and environment, and market Thai products …read more

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