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The Olympic torch has arrived in China and will do its three-month long relay across major cities in China. In Sanya, Hainan, Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan and other celebrities added glitz and glamour to the parade. It seems that despite its protest-ridden run in Europe due to the Tibet crisis, the parade has […]
Just as I mentioned in a previous entry, I’ve just become a mom of two! My daughter was born a few days ago, hence the short hiatus from updating Let’s Visit Asia. My apologies.
You should see more updates soon, though, and I promise not lean too heavily on child-friendly destinations! ;-)
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With Mother’s Day just around the corner, here’s a travel blog dedicated for you moms out there: the Traveling Mamas.
Being a mama myself (2nd time, soon!), I know how traveling can be challenging, cumbersome at times, when you have one or more children in tow. Trips need a bit more planning, and if you […]
Looking for accommodations in Bangkok? Have a look at the 9 leisure packages being offered at Metropolitan Bangkok:
Como Shambhala Reviver Package: for couples or friends looking for wellbeing and respite from the urban hubbub
Excess at the Met: for the ultimate extravagance
Global Explorer: ideal for travelers on stop-over on their way to explore Indochina’s gems, including […]
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 […]
If you find yourself flying over the Indian subcontinent frequently, you might want to take participate in SriLankan Airlines’ newly launched frequent flyer programme, the FlySmiLes. In addition to the usual miles collection, FlySmiles members also get to enjoy additional baggage privileges:
FlySmiLes Members who reach the Silver Tier Level can opt to join the Baggage […]
Lisa Marie of the Flyaway Weblog is having a great time in Thailand — Phuket, Bangkok, Khao Lak, and who knows where else next.
If you’ve been to Thailand, or are planning on visiting the Siam City, you’ll enjoy Lisa Marie’s series of entries. Check it out!
Tags: Asia, asia diving, asia-holidays, asia-hotels, asia-travel, Khao Lak, Phuket, […]
Earlier this week, Oasis Hong Kong suddenly announced that they are out of business and left thousands of passengers high and dry. Oasis Hong Kong is the first long-haul budget airline, flying between London and Vancouver, and Hong Kong.
Since then, the airlines have been making arrangements with hotels and other airlines where passengers may make […]
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, […]
I’m not sure if you’ve heard of the disaster involving unclaimed luggages during the recent opening of the new London Heathrow Terminal 5 airport: more than 20,000 luggages went unclaimed due to a glitch in the computerized luggage system.
The worse part is, some reports say that reuniting these luggages to their owners are complicated by […]
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