Let\’s Visit Asia

February 13th, 2008

Asia for Romantics

Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or just wanted to treat a special someone to a truly romantic experience, check out Orient Express’ list of Romantic Getaways in South-East Asia. Among their top-picks:
1. Road to Mandalay, Myanmar
2. Jimbaran Puri Bali, Indonesia
3. The Governor’s Residence, Yangon
4. Napasai, Koh Samui
5. La Résidence d’Angkor, Cambodia
6. Eastern & […]

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December 6th, 2007

Spend Christmas in Bali

Bali is one of Travel+Leisure’s top recommendations where to spend Christmas this year.
Why Go:
-Miles of terraced rice paddies
-Instead of carols, the haunting sound of the gamelan gong
-Watching Christmas Eve sunset at the island temple of Tanah Lot.
If you’re after a totally different and untraditional Christmas, then this destination is for you. Personally, much as I […]

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June 9th, 2007

Bali Arts Festival 2007

Indonesia’s most popular island destination will hold the 29th Annual Bali Arts Festival from June 16 to July 15.
The Bali Arts Festival is a full month of daily performances, handicraft exhibitions and other related cultural and commercial activities during which literally the whole of Bali comes to the city to present its offerings of dance, […]

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August 17th, 2006

5 Asian Beaches To See Before I Die

Warm waters, white sand, reliable sunny weather. A lifetime will probably not be enough to explore all the wonderful beaches in Asia. But if you press me to narrow it down to 5, here are the top five beaches, in alphabetical order, which I would like to see and visit in the next few years […]

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July 22nd, 2006

Delayed Flights on Air Asia

While budget airlines can save you a lot of $$$, not everyone seems to be happy with the service. That there are no meals served and that there limited (or virtually no) services for the disabled and those needing extra attention, is acceptable. But overly delayed flights? Here’s an account from someone quite annoyed with […]

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July 22nd, 2006

Bali: The World’s Best Island Resort

Despite recurring travel warnings and increasing apprehension about travelling to Indonesia, Bali is still the best island resort in the world. That’s according to US magazine, Travel & Leisure. Additionally, three luxury Bali resort hotels made it to top 10 of the World’s Best Hotels, namely:

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, ranked 2nd
Four Seasons Resort […]

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