World Gourmet Summit 2011 in Singapore

The World Gourmet Summit (WGS), co-organised by Singapore Tourism Board and Peter Knipp Holdings Pte Ltd, is a gastronomic affair that exemplifies the relationship between Fine Cuisine, Great Wines and Unique Dining. During this period, WGS will transform Singapore into the gastro-tourism capital where international renowned masterchefs and winemakers will unveil the secrets of each of these elements.

This annual gastronomic affair attracts international gourmands and professionals, who congregate, indulge and take home memories of a world-class gourmet paradise.

www.worldgourmetsummit.com

Ticketing

Various pricing - to be advised

Website
World Gourmet Summit 2011

Date of event
7 th to 26th Apr 2011

Time of Event
Event dependent

Venue:
Singapore’s Finest Hotel Establishments and Restaurants

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Koh Chang - another paradise in Thailand

Koh Chang is an exotic island resort in Thailand which is obscured by its more famous counterparts, the island resorts of Phuket and Koh Samui.It is the third largest island in Thailand behind Phuket and Koh Samui respectively.

However, the obscurity of this island is waning as more and more people are getting to know about this island's tourism potential and are making a beeline this relatively quieter and unspoilt Thai island resort.

With more and more domestic and foreign tourists visiting to Koh Chang for their holiday vacation, developers and hotel owners are rushing in to tap this market potential. For example, the Amari Emerald Cove Resort, the first 5-star resort hotel on the main island opened its doors just a few years ago and since then, there are many such projects springing up in Koh Chang.

The White Sand Beach area is a family oriented area and quite a number of assorted beach resorts and hotels can be found here along with some luxurious beach resorts such as Chang Buri Resort and Spa and Koh Chang Kacha Resort and Spa. There are also simple beach hut shacks such as the Rock Sand Bungalow and the evergreen Bamboo Bungalow for the budget conscious tourists.

Located on the western side of Koh Chang is the Hat Tha Nam or Lonely Beach which is also very popular with low budget travelers and the backpacking tourists whereas Kai Bae beach is more popular with scuba divers.

The Thai government has announced that Koh Chang will developed into the next premium beach resort tourist destination and vowed that they will not commit the same mistakes they made in Pattaya, Phuket and Koh Samui where resort development was not meticulously regulated and are infrastructural nightmares.

In Koh Chang however, the Thai authorities have imposed strict building regulations and directives for beach front developments such as limiting all man-made structures to a maximum height of three storeys. To control indiscriminate developments, the government declared 85% of Koh Chang as a national park and thus any developments are disallowed in these areas.

Unlike Phuket and Koh Samui with their cacophony of tourism related shops, noisy entertainment outlets and sleazy clubs, Koh Chang is just the opposite and is tranquil, quiet and delightful. Tourists have almost nothing to do besides enjoying water sports like snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing or just simply soaking up the sun by the beaches.

There are 52 islands which make up Koh Chang National Marine Park and thus potential for the scuba diving industry is excellent. Already, there are more than 20 dive operators in this island resort offering scuba diving excursions, conducting certification lessons and renting diving related equipment.

The best time to go scuba diving in Koh Chang is in the beginning of the year when its pristine water is calm and underwater visibility is at its best. Non divers can also take catamarans to go island hopping cruises.

For tourists and beach lovers who prefer laid back beaches and unspoilt nature, do visit Koh Chang now before it is morphed into another commercialized beach destination in Thailand. Will Koh Chang island resort become the next Phuket or Koh Samui? Only time can provide the answer.

This exotic tourist attraction in Thailand is accessible by ferry from Trat on Eastern Thailand and the peak season to frolic in Koh Chang's beautiful beaches is from December to April.

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Consulate office in Bali, Indonesia

Knowing where you need to go should you need assistance from your country’s consulate when in Bali is ideal. There are numerous countries with consulates and here are the major ones for your perusal:

Australian Consulate,
Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin no. 51 (Tel. 0361 235092).

Consular Agent of France,
Jl. Bypass Sanur (Tel. 0361 285485).

Consular Agent of United State of America,
Jl. Hayam Wuruk no. 188 (Tel. 0361 233605).

Consular Agent of the Netherlands,
Jl. Imam Bonjol no. 599 (Tel. 0361 751517).

Honorary Consul of The Federal Republic of Germany
for Bali and NTB,
Jl. Pantai Karang No. 17, Sanur (Tel. 0361-288535).

Consular Agent of Switzerland and Consular Agent of The
Federal Republic of Austria,
Istana Kuta Galeria complex (former central parking), Block Vallet 2 No. 12, Jl. Patih Jelantik, Kuta (Tel. 0361 751735).

Honorary Consul of Finland and Sweden,
Segara Village Hotel Jl. Segara Sanur, (Tel. 0361 288407).

Italian Consulate,
Lotus Asia Tour Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai Jimbaran (Tel. 0361 701650).

Japan Consulate,
Jl. Raya Puputan no. 170 Renon, Denpasar (Tel. 0361 227628).

Spain Consulate
Jl. Raya Sanggingan Ubud (Tel. 0361 975736).

Mexican Consulate,
Astina Tour Jl. Prof Moh. Yamin 1 A (Tel. 0361 223552).

Czech Honorary Consulate,
Jl. Pengembak No. 17, Sanur (Tel. 0361-286465).

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Wireless Broadband Access for the whole Langkawi In June 2011

All areas in this popular resort island will receive wireless broadband access when the installation of 90 transmitters are completed in June.

The RM4 million Langkawi Digital Multimedia Island project would be begin after the Chinese New Year.Presently, only Pantai Cenang and Kuah have access to wireless broadband services.

By then, you can keep on blogging or just simply access your facebook by the beautiful beach or from the comfort of your hotel room. Langkawi is doing all the things to please its visitors.

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