Let’s Visit Asia

It’s interesting to read Leonardo DiCaprio being a spokesman for green living, releasing a documentary called “The 11th Hour“. DiCaprio, the star of the film The Beach, if not for which the remote Krabi Island and its neighboring islands in Thailand would largely be undiscovered, left unspoiled, pristine. Nowadays, tourists come in droves, more flights are landing at Krabi Airport, hotels and bungalows are being continuously built to accommodate them.
I wonder how he feels about that.

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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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After you’ve had enough of the city skyline of Kuala Lumpur, go and head to the beach in Krabi, Thailand. It’s never been easier (and cheaper) as Air Asia launches a new direct flight from KL to the tropical island of Krabi. Promotional launch fares start from RM39.99/THB429, applicable if you book now until July 13, 2007, for flights between 21 Aug 2007 – 29 Mar 2008.
Plan your Asian holiday now and get real savings on airfares!
For more info on Krabi, check out Tourism Thailand’s destinaton guide on Krabi, which also includes dining options and a list o attractions …read more

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A Spas Travel News alerts us to the opening of a new luxury hotel in Krabi, Thailand: the Sofitel Phokeethra Krabi Resort. From the resort hotel’s website:
A short distance from Ao Nang and surrounded by pristine rainforest, Sofitel Phokeethra Krabi is a luxury resort featuring 276 rooms, most with a large balcony facing the ocean, providing views of the limestone islands and stunning sunsets over the Andaman Sea. There are three restaurants, five bars, a 7000 square metre swimming pool, fitness centre, Turkish bath, spa, childrens playground and conference facilities for up to 350 delegates.
Although the resort is great for …read more

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Although the resort is already open to guests, official opening won’t be ’til November. According to the Central Krabi Bay Resort website:
192 luxury ocean-facing rooms and villas offer generous accommodations completed with extensive terraces for a spacious outdoor lounging and dinning experience. With 72 sq. meters room size as standard, guest rooms feature bathrooms with extra-deep baths and heavenly rain showers, flat screen satellite TV’s, in-room safe, mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, and high speed internet access.
But it’s best asset lies on its location. It’s just half an hour away from the Krabi airport, and boast of …read more

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TigerAirways is celebrating its second anniversary and is offering flights from Singapore to Thailand (or reverse) for just S$2 (that’s just a bit more than one US dollar!). That’s for travel within the month of September, and you’ll have to act fast if you want to get these 2-dollar-tickets because the promo runs only til Aug 6, 2006, or until the 10,000 seats on sale are all taken.
Here are the destinations in Thailand where TigerAirways fly to:

Bangkok
ChiangMai
Hat Yai
Krabi
Phuket

Note, of course, that you’ll have to add service and taxes on top of the promo price. Check for availability here.

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