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| Total Unique Visitors: 86394 |
| Visitors Out: 859 |
| Total Visitors Out: 5130 |
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| Walk on the Wild Side; Family Adventures in Thailand and Laos |
| 2007-10-17 02:48:00 |
With their stunning national parks, exciting wildlife and elephant escapades, the tropical nations of Thailand and Laos are excellent destinations for fun-filled, family-friendly adventures. Exotissimo has a range of educational, exciting and exotic tours to ensure everyone in the family has the time of their lives.Home to the famous River Kwai Bridge, the Thai province of Kanchanaburi is steeped in history, boasts massive expanses of tropical forest, and is a great destination for an action-packed family holiday. Discover the fascinating history of the province and its world-famous bridge in the JEATH museum and explore the rugged beauty of Erawan National Park with its spectacular seven-tiered waterfalls, elephant jungle trekking and exhilarating white water rafting.For a walk on the wil...
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| Taking the Plunge : Wet and Wild Family Adventures in Vietnam |
| 2007-10-09 22:38:00 |
With the excellent trekking, canyoning and kayaking opportunities that abound in the area, the former colonial French hill station of Dalat in the South Central Highlands of Vietnam is the ideal location for an outdoor family adventure holiday.Originally the playground of the French who built villas in the clear mountain air to escape the heat and humidity of the coast and of Saigon, Dalat’s lush landscape, temperate climate and stunning waterfalls have made the town a popular holiday destination since the turn of the last century. Today, visitors still flock to experience the natural beauty of Dalat, and Exotissimo’s family water adventure tour is a great way for kids and teenagers to make a splash and have a great time.On the first day, explore the many inlets and secrets spots of Ho...
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| Traveling with Children in Southeast Asia |
| 2007-09-28 04:33:00 |
One of the most striking aspects of a trip to Southeast Asia is the welcoming attitude to children. The smiles and indulgent reception given to pint-sized visitors is wonderful, and travelers to the region can expect to be treated better with kids, than without!The sincere respect for the family unit inherent in many Asian cultures means that children in Asia are adored - to the extent that adults will often give up seats on public transport for youngsters - and families traveling in the region can expect a universally warm welcome. Friendly locals will shower attention on your children at any opportunity, friendly local kids make ready playmates and temporary nannies are on hand at virtually every corner.Another plus is that opportunities for low-cost meals and lodging in Asia abound, and...
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| Cycling Cambodia |
| 2007-09-13 03:12:00 |
Most true adventurers are well aware that cycling is really one of the best ways to explore and experience a new place. There are no barriers to separate you from the environment that surrounds you which makes for an experience that is pure, energizing and magically engaging. Combining this essential mode of travel with Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes and charming friendliness, travelers will be rewarded with a rollercoaster ride of a lifetime.Pedaling across sandy beaches and hidden trails, ‘saddle travel’ gives you exciting access to the remote wonders so often bypassed by trains and buses. Travel the dirt roads and dusty trails to experience the untold adventures of the nation’s northern forests and the magnificent splendor of Cambodia’s Khmer temples and...
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| Pranburi International Triathlon 2007 |
| 2007-09-03 22:06:00 |
The southern Thai town of Pranburi will host its first major international sporting event on Saturday 20th October 2007, when the Pranburi International Triathlon is to be held at Evason Six Senses Resort & Spa.The inaugural race, which will take place on the beaches in front of the five-star resort and on the backroads of Pranburi, is planned to become an annual event and an essential fixture in the Asian triathlon calendar.The race will be professionally managed by international race organizers and will consist of a swim in the warm waters of the Gulf of Thailand, a bike course close to Sam Roi Yot National Park, and a run through the fishing villages and along the coast of Pranburi with a beach finish.International professional athletes will compete with local triathletes in the Olympic...
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| The Big Deep : Scuba Diving in Vietnam |
| 2007-08-27 02:39:00 |
Once the preserve of playboy adventurers, scuba diving is now one of the planet's fastest-growing and most accessible adventure sports activities. With its beautiful coral reef, spectacular marine life, calm, warm waters and mild conditions, the tropical seas of Southeast Asia attract thousands of divers each year. The waters of Vietnam boast some of the best dive sites in the region and sites in Con Dao and Nha Trang are now emerging as leading diving destinations.Used as a penal colony by the French up until 1975 and one of only two Marine National Parks in the country, Con Dao is a 16 island archipelago situated 180 kilometers off the Southeast coast of Vietnam. Con Dao has largely escaped the exploitation and destructive fishing that have been the fate of other reefs in Vietnam and is ...
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| Thailand has the Art of Golf down to a tee |
| 2007-08-06 21:49:00 |
Every year more and more savvy golfers are swinging by the balmy shores of Thailand for memorable games on some of the world’s finest fairways. Currently boasting over 200 courses, Thailand’s tropical climate, low green fees and highly-trained, service-oriented caddies attract the lion’s share of the region’s golf tourists and was recently voted “Best Golf Destination in Asia” by the respected golfing bible Asia Golf Monthly.Many of the Kingdom’s inbound golf tour operators are seeing business double year-on-year and the market is rapidly expanding with a new course opening almost every month. Many of these excellent championship courses have been designed by golfing legends including Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Robert Trent Jones Jr. and boast wonderfully varied terrains.I...
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| Adventuring in Style |
| 2007-07-17 04:27:00 |
For well-heeled thrill seekers, Southeast Asia boasts an exciting range of exotic adventure holidays that come complete with lavish comforts and a splash of champagne. Camp in luxury, sight-see from the sky and safari in style with these extravagant adventure options.Experience the under-canvas comfort of an Eastern safari in the magnificently appointed tents at Elephant Hills in the lush Khao Sok national park, and Four Seasons Tented Camp set in the heart of the Golden Triangle. These luxury jungle camps combine the tented concept of African national parks with a Thai tropical forest environment for a uniquely lavish adventure.Both camps are palatial havens of unrestrained luxury with tailor-made tents featuring custom-made furnishings reminiscent of 19th century adventure expeditions. A...
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| Colonial Chic - Swishful Thinking |
| 2007-06-26 02:14:00 |
Like a living museum, Asia’s grand colonial hotels are the lavish legacy of the region’s colonial past, and provide a glamorous window into a time when the expanding empires of France and Britain in particular cut mighty swaths across the globe.Wealthy traders and entrepreneurs like the famous Sarkies brothers, flocked to exotic new outposts in the Far East and were quick to leave their imprint on the occupied territory, importing familiar customs and, above all, familiar architecture to the native landscape.Mostly built early last century, these plush properties like The Oriental in Thailand, Hanoi’s Sofitel Metropole, Vientiane’s Settha Palace and The Strand in Yangon, provided a decadent refuge for the rich and privileged in a very foreign land. Lofty ballrooms, exquisite dining...
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| The Asian Spa : Well ahead on Wellness |
| 2007-06-05 23:11:00 |
The concept of traveling for wellness and spa treatments is certainly not a new one; Ancient Greeks traveled to Epidauria, Roman patients traveled to Bath, and from the 18th century, wealthy Europeans traveled far to visit spas from Germany to Egypt. Today, however, relatively low-cost jet travel and favorable currency exchange rates have taken the industry beyond the wealthy elite and spa and wellness tourism, especially in Asia, is booming.President of the Spa and Wellness Association, Dr Theresa Chew, believes it is Asia’s unique heritage and culture that have enabled the market to flourish. Indigenous Asian therapies such as Indonesian Jamu, Chinese Tui Na, Thai massage and Indian Ayuverda, coupled with a traditional emphasis on preventative medicine and a service-minded culture, all...
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