Let\’s Visit Asia

April 16th, 2008

Cocoa Island Maldives Summer Special

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, […]

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February 26th, 2008

Diving in Maldives on a Budget

Diving in the Maldives without breaking the bank? It’s possible.
The diving in the Maldives is meant to be some of the best in the world and they have “liveaboards” where you stay on board the boat for the whole week and dive three times a day. These are still not cheap but they are a […]

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November 30th, 2007

Naladhu, Maldives Luxury Hotel

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 […]

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April 18th, 2007

Conde Nast Traveller’s 2007 Hot List of World Best Hotels

A dozen Asian hotels made it to the list of the Conde Nast Traveller’s Hot List of the best hotels in the world for 2007.
On 7th place: Banyan Tree Lijiang (photo), at Yunnan Province, China
On 12th place: Commune by the Great Wall Kempinski, at Badaling Mountains, China
On 16th place: Four Seasons Resort Maldives, at Landaa […]

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October 24th, 2006

The Rania Experience in Maldives

Looking for an exclusive resort in the Maldives? How about getting the Rania Experience?
The hotel has been rated by Forbes this year as one of the most expensive resorts. For $12,000 per couple per night (October 2006 to April 2007), you share the island with just about 14 other guests. This all-inclusive rate includes full […]

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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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