Let’s Visit Asia

The Accor chain of hotels in Asia is offering special summer rates. From the news article at Freesun:
The ‘Accor Summer Sale 2007’ covers over 130 participating hotels across twelve countries as the group’s Asian hotel network continues to expand at an incredible rate.
From now until 30 September, Accor Summer Sale 2007 highlights the Sofitel, Grand Mercure, Novotel, Mercure and Ibis brand networks around Asia. The promotion offers guests an opportunity to book several Accor hotels in one country or combine destinations in a single itinerary. Each brand is running a range of special rates from participating hotels, including Sofitel (41 …read more

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Melissa at Flyaway Weblog, a great resource on budget travel gives us an estimate of accommodation expenses in Nepal:
Travelers who are on tight budgets would be glad to know that… “A budget traveler can live well in Nepal on about 15 dollars a day. Budget accommodations for a single or double room in Nepal run from around US$5.00-8.00 (100 NPR to around 250 NPR). This kind of money gets you a bed and a bathroom. Cheaper rooms usually do not have sheets, blankets or towels, which are provided at an extra cost.”
More tips, and stories about travelling in Nepal, …read more

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Looking for a family holiday idea that’s gonna wow your kids? How about a jungle trek, a ride on an elephant’s back, monkey spotting all capped by a visit to a waterfall? Too rough? Well, not necessarily. Afterall, after all that adventure, you can go and relax in such a family duplex (photo) and rest in absolute comfort.
Until the 15th of September, the rates for such a family cottage (accommodates 2 adults + 2 children) at the Amari Palm Reef Resort, in Samui, Southern Thailand is a bit steep, at $860++ for 3 nights. But from Sept 16 to end …read more

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