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For the last few weeks, the whole island has been in a frenzy mode, preparing for the Singapore National Day on August 9. The heart of the celebrations will be at a football field-sized floating platform in Marina Bay. The highlights of the celebrations will include the usual military flypasts, parachute display and gun salute, […]
It’s been the talk of the travel town since Singapore Airlines made the announcement more than a week ago, but I’m still posting it here in case you haven’t read it yet: Singapore Airlines will auction the tickets to the A380 maiden voyage from Singapore to Sydney in October 2007 on eBay!
The proceeds of the […]
I know I’ve been remiss these past few weeks here at Let’s Visit Asia. No, I haven’t been hibernating, quite the opposite, in fact. The past couple of months have been filled with hectic activity as we relocated from Europe back to Asia. Yes, now I’m blogging in situ, giving you all insider info and […]
The Mandarin Oriental in Manila has opened a new bar: the Martinis.
Martinis is more than the city’s newest hotspot for drinks, it’s also become the place to go for live jazz in a sophisticated Art Deco setting. World-class jazz performed by a talented chanteuse-led band is on offer every night as is a martini menu […]
According to survey conducted by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Visa Southeast Asia, it seems that, in comparison to last year, 9% more travelers are looking at Asia as next travel destination. It appears that one in two people who intend to travel overseas in the next two years are looking at Asia […]
Here’s a 30-second commercial prepared by the Malaysian Board of Tourism, featuring celebrity Michelle Yeoh:
Short but sweet.
Tags: Asia, asia-accommodations, asia-destinations, asia-holiday, asia-hotels, asia-travel, Malaysia, michelle-yeoh
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A new luxurious hotel, right in the heart of Beijing, has recently opened: the Regent Beijing. From the hotel website:
Set comfortably between the sleek modernity of the business district and the ancient hutongs of traditional China, The Regent Beijing is in an ideal position to offer a complete experience of Beijing. Strategically located in the […]
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Chinese drama, the Fifth Beijing International Drama Festival is ongoing until May 3 at the Great Hall of the People, Capital Theatre, Poly Theatre, Chang’an Grand Theatre, Haidian Theatre and others theatres in the city. A total of 18, mostly traditional, dramas will be staged during the festival.
The […]
One of the commodities that are cheaper in Asia compared to elsewhere are clothes. Getting a custom-tailored business suit using high quality raw materials for example, won’t burn a hole in your pocket. But how do you look for a good tailor? Matjnewton has some tips to help you spot a rip-off.
Tags: Asia, asia-destinations, asia-tailors, […]
What better time to breathe life back into this blog than Easter, eh? I’m back from from my trip to the Philippines and and getting ready to bringing you the latest news and stories about Asia travel once again. Welcome aboard!
Tags: Asia, asia-destinations, asia-holiday, asia-travel, easter, Philippines
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