Koh Samui - must visit when visiting Thailand

Situated in the Gulf of Thailand in the South China Sea, about 90 km east of Surat Thani and roughly 750 km south of the capital city, Bangkok.Occupying an area of about 250 square kilometers, Koh Samui is the third largest island in Thailand, after the Ko Chang and Phuket islands. Koh Samui is actually...

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2011 Calender of Malaysia

Malaysia Year 2011 Public Holidays01/Jan - New Year's Day10/Jan - Awal Muhram07-08/Feb - Chinese New Year20/Mar - Prophet Mohd's Birthday01/May - Labour Day19/May - Wesak Day07/Jun - Agong / King's Birthday31/Aug - National/Merdeka Day01-02/Oct - Hari Raya Puasa27/Oct - Deepavali08/Dec - Hari Raya Haji25/Dec...

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Christmas in Hanoi

Christmas in Hanoi is familiar, but also strange. Believe it or not, it was the Vietnamese version of Wham’s Last Christmas that first got me into the yuletide spirit this year. There I was, sitting in a hotel lobby with my sister who was visiting, and we both looked at each other wide-eyed. We were...

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MAS offers First Class services at business class price

Malaysia Airlines, one of only five carriers in the world with a five star ranking, is offering a complimentary first class upgrade to business class travelers flying to Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore and other destinations in Southeast and South Asia. Effective immediately, full-fare business passengers...

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Sandakan Harbour Square Hotel open on Dec 23

Sandakan’s first boutique hotel, the RM40-million @ease waterfront hotel — located within the RM450 million Sandakan Harbour Square — will be opened on Dec 23.The hotel, which overlooks the Sandakan Harbour, has 138 deluxe rooms and suites, business centre and banquet facilities and it is targeting...

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Laguna Holiday Club

On the tide of an economic boom, Phuket is awash with private villas and mixed-used developments, and the Laguna Holiday Club belongs to the latter. It is a small property located within the lush Laguna Phuket–launched in 1987 as the first integrated resort in Asia–and features hotel rooms and private...

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MAS increase its flights to Delhi

Effective 07th January 2011, Malaysia Airlines the national carrier of Malaysia will increase its flight frequency from Delhi gateway. The airline will now fly two additional flights on Delhi - Kuala Lumpur routes. With this flight addition, Malaysia Airlines will now operate 9 weekly flights from its...

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Maria Sharapova and Anna Chakvetadze is coming to Singapore

It has been confirmed today — Maria Sharapova and Anna Chakvetadze are scheduled to play an exhibition match on December 30 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The tickets will probably cost from about $150 up to a few thousand dollars! Sharapova will arrive in Singapore two days prior to the match because...

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Great hotel discount for 2011 Malaysia F1 race

In conjunction with the coming 2011 Malaysian Formula One Race, The Saujana Kuala Lumpur is offering special rates on all of its rooms and suites.Starting now, travelers to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia can avail of the discounted rates when they book any of the rooms and suites at The Saujana KL Hotel for...

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The Saujana Kuala Lumpur offers great discount for F1 race 2011

In conjunction with the coming 2011 Malaysian Formula One Race, The Saujana Kuala Lumpur is offering special rates on all of its rooms and suites.Starting now, travelers to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia can avail of the discounted rates when they book any of the rooms and suites at The Saujana KL Hotel for...

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Taman Wana Villas, Bali

Taman Wana Villas is located at the mountainside location at the edge of the Palasari Irrigation Dam, near The West Bali National Park.Taman Wana Villas & Spa is only 90 kilometers, or 55 miles drive from Bali ’s International Airport. Built on 8 hectares or 20 acres of naturally landscaped rain...

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Phuket secret beaches

Phuket's beaches are world-renowned and tourists flock from across the globe to visit the famous beaches at Patong, Karon, and Kata. So much so that many people complain these beaches have lost their charm. They say Phuket can no longer claim to be an idyllic tropical island getaway. The beaches are...

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Hanoi - Must Visit in Vietnam

Hanoi is the capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the center of culture, politics, economy and trade of the whole country. Hanoi hosts more cultural sites than any city in Vietnam, including the Old Quarter and over 600 pagodas and temples....Historians liken the life-giving Red River with...

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Vietnam-Laos travel routes to improve

Viet Nam and Laos have agreed to strengthen transport capacity on the route linking the two countries’ capital cities to meet the growing demand for passenger and cargo transport. The agreement was signed during an annual meeting between the two countries’ transport officials in Lao’s Savannakhet province.The...

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2007 Landmine Monitoring report

Landmine Monitor has published its 2007 report, which contains some interesting facts and figures about landmine use around the world. You can read the full Landmine Monitor report by following this link:www.icbl.org/lm/2007 Cambodia remains one of the worst landmine-affected countries in the world,...

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The 3rd Internasional Ecotourism Business Forum 2007

ECOTOURBIZ 2007 invites you to attend the conference, which will be held at Wonosobo, Central Java on 30th November to 3rd December 2007, The three-day conference will bring together ecotourism associations and networks from around the world, along with each other interested organizations and individuals....

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Village of Bali

The idea of balance is central to Balinese philosophy and way of life. Nature and Man meet and complement each other.The villages are a study in order. Hidden behind the same mud walls, there will be the same red tiles of the same family pavilions with, again thirty meters apart, the same thatched puppet...

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Fabulous new chef in Bangkok

Italian born, Francesco Greco was raised in Sardinia, with a passion for gourmet cuisine strongly engrained in his heritage.With creative flair and a nose for quality, he has been cooking professionally for over 20 years and holds several sommelier qualifications, making him a bonafide food and wine...

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Malaysian International Batik Festival

MIBF is held in conjunction with Kuala Lumpur International Batik (KLIB) Convention and Exhibition 2007.24 Nov Children’s Batik Fashion Contest25 Nov Family Batik Design Competition & BatikFun Walk1 Dec Family Batik Hunt2 Dec Children’s Batik Painting ContestThese events will be held at Esplanade,...

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Top 10 reasons to visit koh Samui

Your destination for water sports, adventure activities, shopping and fine foods Koh Samui or Samui is one of the top travel destinations of Thailand. Its an island in the Gulf of Thailand, about 80km from the eastern coastline of southern Thailand. The Thailand's second largest island has numerous...

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Christmas in Singapore

The magical extravaganza ‘Christmas in the Tropics’ returns to Singapore from 17 November 2007 to 2 January 2011 with a host of exciting events including festive performances, entertainment events, shopping specials, concerts and dance parties, as well as the popular brilliant display of lights at Orchard...

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Luang Prabong, Laos

Prabang is the oldest religious centre of the eastern Asian country and giving alms to the monks is a time-honoured tradition among the town's residents.Plenty of tourists get up early to witness the spectacle and they buy rice from local peddlers in order to stand at the roadside and donate a small...

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Christmas in Singapore

The magical extravaganza ‘Christmas in the Tropics’ returns to Singapore from 17 November 2007 to 2 January 2011 with a host of exciting events including festive performances, entertainment events, shopping specials, concerts and dance parties, as well as the popular brilliant display of lights at Orchard...

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Fireflyz now offers hotel services

Community airline, Firefly, has introduced a new service that will allow its customers to book their flights and hotel accommodation at its website.Firefly Holidays would complement the company's flights in providing customers the ease of making their travel plans.With links to almost 140 hotels in...

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Cambodia - Latest South East Asian Tourist stop

Cambodia is witnessing a resurgence as a South-east Asian tourist destination. And its not just the temples of Angkor that are fuelling this, although the complex is noted for being one of the great archaeological sites in the world.Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital, is like any modern bustling Asian city,...

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Ilocos Norte, Philippine - The best of culture and nature

Long before the coming of the Spaniards, there already existed an extensive region (consisting of the present provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra and La Union) renowned for its gold mines.Merchants from Japan and China would often visit the area to trade gold with beads, ceramics and silk. The...

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Thung Buatong, Thailand - Wild Sunflower field

Thung Buatong (Wild Sunflower Field) is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Mae Hong Son Province. Its significant character is the area is largely decorated of yellowish wild sunflowers, located on high mountain where you can see scenery of vivid wild sunflower mountain range. The weather...

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Welcome to Laos

Here then, are my top suggestions for sites to take in during your holiday in Laos.When you visit Laos you will notice immediately how important the culture, heritage and Buddhism are to its inhabitants. Laos is located between Vietnam and Thailand in the south east of Asia. It is a beautiful country...

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LIMA 2007 in Langkawi

Visitors to the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (Lima) 2007, from Dec 4 to 8, have been promised a show like never before. A huge fleet of ships and planes would be on display at the biennial event. The maritime exhibition areas, have been extended to 10,000 square feet from the previous...

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Aria Luxury Villas & Spa - luxury villas in Bali Indonesia

Aria Luxury Villas & Spa is a new set of luxury villas designed for the discerning travelers. Make a choice, as each of our villa is differently set up to better cater for your individual needs and priorities. Choose from luxury bathroom expericence, luxurious swimming pool, or spacious living and...

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Facts to know before visit Indonesia

ClimateUpon arrival and disembarking from the plane, one immediately notices the sudden rush of warm, wet air. Indonesia is a warm place. It has no spring, summer, fall, or winter, just two seasons: rainy and dry, both of which are relative (it still rains during the dry season, it just rains less)....

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Palembang's events for 2011

Palembang is the capital city of South Sumatra. It's famous by the Musi River and the Bridge. To celebrate the Visit Indonesia Year 2011, Palembang has a program to attract the domestic and foreign tourist and come to Palembang all the 2011 year.Sungai Musi/Musi River is the main area for this program,...

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Cambodia - Latest South East Asian tourist spot

Cambodia is witnessing a resurgence as a South-east Asian tourist destination. And its not just the temples of Angkor that are fuelling this, although the complex is noted for being one of the great archaeological sites in the world.Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital, is like any modern bustling Asian city,...

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The Angkor National Museum

A national museum designed to display the Khmer culture will be opened next Monday in the capital town of Cambodia's Siem Reap Province. The Angkor National Museum, covering 20,000 square meters and built with the Khmer architecture style, will highlight the cultural heritage of the Khmer nationality...

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New Food Court - Popular food spot

This is Singapore's popular food haunt. The Newton Food Centre. It has been around for ages and is widely popular with locals and tourists alike. It opens till late or till the early hours in the morning. This place has been revamped in the last couple of years. It used to be this dingy looking food...

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Travel guide links - 14 November 2007

Sam presents Hiking the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff Arizona. Surfer Sam. posted at Surfer Sam and Friends, saying, "Hiking the Grand Canyon, an Arizona vacation. Havasu Falls, Mooney Falls, five friends, five days and a taste of Eden." Sagar Satapathy presents Travelhacker » Top 100 Blogs for Vacationers...

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