Let’s Visit Asia

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 & Oriental Express
7. Ubud Hanging Gardens, Bali
8. La Résidence Phou Vao, Laos
February 14 or not, I hope you get the opportunity to discover Asia’s most romantic destinations, rekindle romance and spend love-ly time together with your significant other soon!

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As I’ve said in a previous post, while a lot of the more cosmopolitan Asian countries celebrate Valentine’s Day, others don’t. Some recognize it, but do in an Asian way.
In Japan, for example, it’s the women who give gifts on this day. Aside from that, as Melissa pointed out, people are also obliged to give close colleagues or associates chocolates to each other even if they feel no romantic feelings. Men, who were lucky to have received gifts on Feb 14 reciprocate the gesture on March 14, usually with a more expensive gift.
What happens to men who don’t …read more

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I don’t know about you, but I’ve always found it difficult to come up with gift ideas for my significant other. For those of you who love to travel, take advantage of the 50% off Tiger Airways is offering and plan a romantic getaway with your loved one.
Tiger Airways is making February the month of love with half-price fares to Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Darwin, Hat Yai, Krabi, Macau, Manila (Clark), Padang, Phuket and Udon Thani. So why not give your loved one a surprise holiday? Book between 8 – 14 Jan 07 and the two of you can fly off …read more

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