Let’s Visit Asia

Not my style… erm, more like not my budget, but if luxury travel is what you want, check this out: Andrew Harper, the Ultimate Resource for the Luxury Traveler.
Designed exclusively for Andrew Harper members, Andrew Harper Signature Tours present the opportunity to experience exotic destinations in VIP comfort and style. As would be expected, each sophisticated one-of-a-kind tour is with groups no larger than 20 like-minded luxury travelers, ensuring an intimate travel experience. Each tour includes the very best guides, accommodations and transport. And thanks to Andrew Harper’s worldwide contacts, guests will personally meet many prominent local figures along the …read more

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As a child, whenever I didn’t finish my food or complained on what was for dinner, I’ve always gotten a lengthy lecture on other unfortunate children who had no food to eat. I’m not sure, but I guess this could be one factor why there’s always a part of me that feels guilty whenever I splurge on holidays. I’ve never really been on what may be considered as luxury travel by any stretch and even if I had the money, I don’t think I ever would. I think I will never be able to find a reason to justify …read more

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I’ve previously thought that cruises are only for honeymooners and er, seniors. I mean, who else would want to be cooped up in a ship for several days on end, in the middle of the ocean?!? But lately, I’ve been thinking, hm, a cruise holiday isn’t that bad, y’know. I can imagine how relaxing and peaceful it can be, and it’s not as if one really spends weeks without docking somewhere.
Thinking of going on a cruise holiday? Consider cruising along Hong Kong, voted by the British cruise magazine Dream World Cruise Destinations readers as one of the destinations in the …read more

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The Starwood chain of hotels has opened the new five star Westin Sohna-Gurgaon, Resort & Spa, located 45 min from the booming growth area of Gurgaon and 65 km from international airport in New Delhi.

Considering its location and amenities, it’s an ideal place for business and leisure travelers alike. Young travelers are welcome to try the children’s pool and join the Westin Kids Club. I’d say it’s a perfect place for those traveling on business, with their family tagging along. The Taj Mahal in Agra and the Pink City of Jaipur are both within a half day’s drive of the …read more

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International Herald Tribune columnist Denny Lee listed 52 places to go in 2008 and number 1 on his list is Laos. He says:
Vietnam and Cambodia are so 2007. Now, Laos is shaping up to be Indochina’s next hot spot. Ancient sites like the Wat Phou temple complex and the capital city of Vientiane are drawing culture seekers. Luxury teak houseboats are cruising down the Mekong. And global nomads are heading to Luang Prabang to sample the Laotian tasting menu at 3 Nagas or hang out by the infinity pool at the seriously upscale Résidence Phou Vao.

The 3 Nagas Executive …read more

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It has been named as one of the hottest new hotels in Conde Nast Traveler’s Hot List 2007. And if that distinction is not enough, know that the Naladhu Maldives is one of the newest member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World — all 19 exclusive cottages of it.

A luxurious sense of intimacy and timelessness surrounds this haven of 19 stunning houses – each generously proportioned and equipped with everything from its own steam room and indoor and outdoor showers, to expansive floor-to-ceiling glass doors that provide unobstructed views across the tranquil lagoon or sweeping ocean. Culinary …read more

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Following the recent launch of the Spa Botanica at the Sukhothai Bangkok, the hotel has launched accommodation and spa treatment packages specially put together for all of you out there who are spa-addicts.
You can choose from the Spa Botanica Experience (Superior Room) or the Spa Botanica Experience (Deluxe Suite). Aside from the room type, the more than double package price of the deluxe package affords you a more extensive, more elaborate spa experience:
A three-hour of indulgence at the Spa Botanica once per stay with freshly prepared tropical juice :
10 minutes pebble foot bath
60 minutes body scrub or body wrap
60 minutes …read more

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Looks like even before those who are planning to book the Suites Class of Singapore Airlines A380 could plan… er, amorous encounters, officials already announced that they are not going to tolerate mile high club members.
The A380 may have the world’s first airborne double bed, but it won’t be put to the obvious use if Singapore Airlines has its way: “If couples used our double beds to engage in inappropriate activity, we would politely ask them to desist,” said the company’s Stephen Forshaw.
“There are things that are acceptable on an aircraft and things that aren’t, and the rules for behaviour …read more

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The first commercial flight of the Singapore Airlines A380 touched down in Sydney today, marking an awesome milestone in aviation history!
Some trivia to remember this flight by:

Youngest passenger: 10 month-old Singaporean Quek Pin Liang
Most expensive ticket: $US100,000 for a Suite, paid by Sydney resident Brit Julian Hayward
The passengers represent 35 different nationalities, with the largest group being Australians (28%), then Singaporeans (14%), Britons (11%) and Americans (8%). Those who have come furthest for the first flight are 4 Norwegians.

More trivia from the Singapore Airlines A380 website. The Sydney Morning Herald also made a photo slideshow of the highlights of …read more

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Looking for home-like accommodations in Phuket? Here’s something for you:

The Laguna Phuket has launched the Laguna Phuket Holiday Residences, an alternative private villa option to the six deluxe hotels within the destination resort. These detached luxury villas are perfect for families and those wanting to spend their holidays enjoying both the familiar comforts of home and the convenience of five-star hotel services at their fingertips.
The Laguna Phuket Holiday Residences 3- and 4-bedroom villas will be available starting December 1, 2007.
Special opening rates valid til 31 March 2008 are US$660 for a 3-bedroom villa and US$780 for a 4-bedroom villa. …read more

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