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| Terengganu – Malaysia |
| 2008-09-08 19:31:00 |
Terengganu Fun map - MalaysiaSituated on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Terengganu is an ideal holiday getaway. It has the longest coastline in the country. With stunningly beautiful islands that sparkle like gems in the South China Sea. Many are gazetted as Marine Parks. The state is characterized by a strong Malay culture, laid-back lifestyle, tranquil coastal towns and rustic villages. Traditional pursuits such as kite-flying and top-spinning are highlights here. Kuala Terengganu is its capital city.There is a wide range of accommodation to suit all tastes and preferences, from luxurious beach resorts, boutique hotels to budget accommodation. Major islands are equipped with well-appointed resorts as well as comfortable budget chalets. The state has a tempting variety of local d...
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| Karachi - Pakistan |
| 2008-09-04 20:36:00 |
Population: 6 mArea code: (+92) 21Time zone: GMT +5Currency: Pakistan rupee (PR) = 100 paisaClimate: sub-tropical, rainfall mainly during summer months. Average temperatures 28-34C/82-94F (Jun), 13-25C/56-77F (Jan)Quaid-e-Azam International Airport (KHI): 19 km/12 miles.Like Amsterdam and The Hague, Sydney and Canberra, Rio and Brasilia – and even New York and Washington – Karachi has never quite forgiven Islamabad for existing. The creator of a brand-new administrative capital in 1959 was supposedly a solution to the city’s manifest problem. In fact, it was designed to isolate the national government from the corrupting influence of business. Leaving Islamabad’s tree-lined spaciousness to its armies of bureaucrats and diplomats, Karachi now concentrates on business and pleasure.Vi...
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| Nature's Best in Langkawi |
| 2008-08-13 22:37:00 |
Pulau Payar Marine Park, LangkawiPULAU PAYAR MARINE PARK is situated in the northern part of the Straits of Malacca, 19 nautical miles south of Langkawi and encompasses the islands if Pulau Payar, Pulau Lembu, Pulau Segantang and Pulau Kaca. The marine park teems with a fascinating diversity of marine life and vegetation. Pulau Payar is the most popular of the islands as its sheltered waters are ideal for snorkelling, diving and swimming. Among the enchanting dive spots is the Coral Garden, an area covered with bright, multi-hued soft corals. Just off the beach, one can indulge in the thrilling experience of feeding baby sharks.Visitors can get to Pulau Payar from Kuah Jetty by catamaran takes about 45 minutes to get to Pulau Payar while the speedboat takes an hour. It is advisable to book...
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| Langkawi Island, A UNESCO Global Geopark |
| 2008-08-12 21:35:00 |
Map of Langkawi (Click map to enlarge)Langkawi comprises a group of 99 tropical islands lying off the northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia, about 30 km from Kuala Perlis and 51 km from Kuala Kedah on the mainland. The main island is known as Pulau Langkawi. The islands are shrouded with an intriguing heritage of myths and legends, which feature ogres and gigantic birds, warriors and fairy princessses, battles and romance.As a natural paradise, the islands are perhaps unmatched anywhere else in Southeast Asia. Fine beaches offer sun-filled days of complete relaxation. The clear emerald waters around the islands are perfect for a host of watersports and recreational activities. The enchanting marine life beneath waters of lankawi beckon diving enthusias...
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| 10 Memorable Things About Macau |
| 2008-07-21 02:08:00 |
The Macau Tower aka Macau Sky Tower at night1. THE MACAU TOWER is a towering landmark of modernity in Macau also known as Macau Sky Tower. The tower measures 338 m (1,109 ft) in height from ground level to the highest point. An observation deck with panoramic views, restaurants, theaters, shopping malls and the Skywalk X, a thrilling walking tour around the outer rim. Take the lift 58 storeys up and try standing on the glass floor of the Observation Lounge while you look through to the ground 233 meters down. Your knees will go weak, even with the knowledge that its double glass supported by steel brackets can take the weight of 75 people.Portuguese tarts at Lord Stow's Bakery - Macau2. Eat some PORTUGUESE TARTS at Lord Stow's Bakery, 1 Rua da Tassara, Coloane Town Square, Macau. Stow’s ...
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| Pakistan |
| 2008-06-12 00:00:00 |
For over four thousand years, what is now Pakistan was one of the main prizes in the territorial tug-of-war between the Indian sub-continent and Central Asia. The vacuum left by the collapse of successive empires was filled by waves of princes, warriors, traders and refugees; forty-odd years after its creation, the ‘Land of the Pure; is still a country of migrants. The mohajirs who arrived from India at partition were followed by over one million Afghan refugees. Although united by a common religion, they remain fundamentally divided by their origins, languages and sects.The ‘Great Leader’ of the new Muslim state founded of the “parting of the ways” in 1947, died before realizing his vision. Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s modern democracy: has often p...
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| Bangkok Goes Boutique |
| 2008-06-02 00:12:00 |
From the large five-star hotels along the Chao Praya river to the tiny hostels of Khao San Road, Bangkok has long offered a choice of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets, whether for company executives or backpackers on a shoestring. However, following the global trend for small is beautiful and personal attention is king, a growing number of intimate boutique hotels have recently opened their doors in the city, offering travellers a charismatic and exclusive alternative to the often drab large city hotel experience.Ibrik, 256 Soi Wat Rakang, Arunamarin Rd, Bangkok, Thailand, tel: +66 2 848 9220 www.ibrikresort.comOne of the first (and the smallest) to open was the Ibrik, located on the banks of the Chao Praya ...
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| Palawan – Philippines |
| 2008-06-01 22:58:00 |
Dumunpalit Island, Calamian Islands, Palawan, PhilippinesAccording to the latest theory, it was tenth-century Chinese traders who christened Palawan the ‘Land of the Beautiful Safe Harbor’. Its history, however, goes much further back than that, into the mists of time when the sparsely populated, mountainous island shaped like a kris, the Muslim warrior’s sword, formed a land bridge between Borneo and Mindanao. This accounts for Tabon Man’s kinship with his Malayan counterparts next door, as well as for the rich and varied indigenous fauna flourishing in the numerous nature parks. (The Kenyan giraffes and gazelles basking incongruously in the savannah-like climate of nearby Calauit, on the other hand, were a pet wildlife rescue project institu...
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| Mindanao – Philippines |
| 2008-05-26 07:59:00 |
Map of PhilippinesMindanao is the second largest and easternmost island in the Philippines. It is also one of the three island groups in the country, along with Luzon and Visayas. Historically, the island was also known as Gran Molucas or Great Mollucas. Source: WikiAs you approach, the jagged coastline and rugged interior of Mindanao provide visual confirmation of its reputation as the Deep South of the Philippines. It is mountainous country, a land of dense jungle and mangrove swamps hiding many of the country’s mineral riches and attracting a colorful potpourri of peoples and tribes. Fiercely defending their autonomy to this day against the missionary zeal of the Christian colonizers is a sizable Muslim population, the Moros, who share this secon...
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| Cebu - Hotels, Restaurants and Nightlife |
| 2008-05-23 10:34:00 |
The HeadquartersShangri-La’s Mactan Island ResortPunta Engano Rd. Lapu-Lapu CityJust 15 minutes from Mactan-Cebu International Airport, the second-largest airport in the Philippines with direct service from many international cities, Shangri-La's Mactan Resort and Spa recently completed a three-year major renovation programme on its 547 rooms and suites. The new resort features a stylish design, sleek contemporary furniture, and the latest in-room communications and media amenities.Badian Island Resort and Spa - Badian 5StarsA place in which to work and enjoy, Badian Island Resort and Spa is designed for comfort and relaxation, equipped with every imaginable detail. Badian Island Resort and Spa is just about a 2.5 hours' drive from Cebu International Airport. At Badian Island you can vis...
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| Cebu and Getting There – Philippines |
| 2008-05-23 00:15:00 |
Cebu Island map - Philippines (click on image to enlarge)The ‘Queen of the South’ seems at times uncertain whether to present itself to the world as an expanding metropolis, historical enclave or seaside resort. The provincial capital of the Central Visayas and the third-largest urban region in the country, Cebu has certainly long merited attention as a thriving commercial and industrial center and port. As the oldest city in the Philippines, its past is also firmly entrenched in the annals of the Spanish conquest, for it was on neighboring Mactan Island that world circumnavigator Ferdinand Magellan met a grisly end at the hands of a local chieftain in 1521. A handful of historical remnants recall those missionary days – Magellan’s cross, the ...
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| List of Boracay (Aklan) hotels |
| 2008-05-22 00:42:00 |
The ResortFridays – 38 cottagesBoracay Island, Aklan Province, VisayasOne of the fun resorts of Asia. For a rest, pilgrimage to Baguio. Come here to play; beach life, boat life, underwater life – high life. Here, the sun sets only to leave the brightness to the swinging nights. For an outing from Manila, for a holiday from anywhere in the world, romanticism is guaranteed. You don’t even have to be young and beautiful – so many of the others are.Boracay Hills - 3Stars -Bantud Manoc Malay Boracay Island Aklan 5608The Hills Boracay is a small ten room resort, set in beautiful tropical gardens in the sleepy hamlet of Bantud. Its location away from the main hustle of Boracay ensures a quiet time. The managing family welcome guests as if into their own home and provide the highest level ...
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| Boracay Island - Philippines |
| 2008-05-21 23:37:00 |
Boracay Island MapHovering like a butterfly a few miles off the northern coast of the Western Visayan island of Panay, tiny Boracay was an unknown, unsung paradise until a couple of decades ago, when the hippie fashion for puka shell necklaces unleashed a modest economic boom overnight. Enraptured visitors were soon extolling the pristine beauty of its sugar-sand beaches, glassy waters and coral reefs, and even though these new arrivals brought with them a selection of the more inevitable trappings of tourism, the palm-fringed shoreline still retains its idyllic perspective today. You’ll be better off in Bali if you prefer a little cultural variety in between the basting sessions; Boracay is essentially for beach freaks who need little more by way of day...
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| Shopping in Manila |
| 2008-05-20 11:17:00 |
Former First Lady Imelda Marcos, word has it, favored the foreign shoe industry, even though local makes are being exported by the millions. (See for yourself at Milani’s or Via Veneto that you don’t have to buy in Milan or Rome). The Philippine genius for crafts harks back to the days of the galleon trade when South-Sea pearls, mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell, handwoven cloth, embroidery and basketry, brass, silver and gold jewelry were as much in demand as today. Tesoro’s headquarters on Mabini Street has it all under one roof, plus wood carvings, rattan furniture, Tiffany lamps made of capiz and the national dress barong tagalong, made of banana or pineapple fiber. Along Mabini you also find antique shops galore – Bauzon, Likha, Terry’s. For more antiques, try Borpas at The ...
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| Restaurant and Place to Hangout in Manila |
| 2008-05-20 11:12:00 |
The Business LunchThe Tivoli – Hotel mandarin OrientalCuisine: Euro-PacificClosed: Saturday and Sunday breakfast and lunchThe habitués from the upper floors of Makati’s office towers congregate daily in this attractively shaped dining room, with its bleached furniture, seasonally changing fresh vegetables or fruits and towering plants. Such fine cuisine merits an equally elegant setting and The Tivoli surpasses all expectations through the judicious use of ambient light and a neutral palette, as well as such beautiful details as mirrors, trellises and a moulded ceiling. Guests wishing for added exclusivity can also choose to dine in semi-private alcove, which is delineated by a chic glass wine cellar.The Business DinnerLa TascaLegaspi Street, Ayala Center, MakatiCuisine: Spanish/Phili...
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| Manila Hotels |
| 2008-05-19 01:34:00 |
The HeadquartersShangri-La Hotel Manila – 703 rooms (95 suites)Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Makati, Metro ManilaEnter the rotunda lobby of Manila’s latest grand hotel and you wonder if the welcoming staff were hired from the catwalk and trained in a charm school. The atmosphere is top business, high society and new glitz. Forming the corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues at the heart of the roaring commercial center on one side, the other lies across from a fashionable shopping crescent. The city’s second ‘Shangri’ (the Edsa Plaza in Mandaluyong has long established itself as a tropical conference retreat) seduces for space and light, for functionality and comfort, for large rooms with a view and that legendary Filipino courtesy with a smile. Business center and Coffee Shop wo...
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| Manila – Philippines |
| 2008-05-07 05:52:00 |
Population: 9mArea code: (+63) 2Time zone: GMT +8Currency: Philippine peso (P) = 100 centavosClimate: Tropical; average temperatures 21°C /70°F - 30°C/86°F (Jan); 24°C/75°F - 34°C/93°F (May)Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): 7km/4 milesView of Manila‘Four hundred years under the Cross followed by fifty under the greenback’ – nowhere does the misquote of the popular aphorism describing the Philippines ring more true than in the heart of its sprawling metropolis. Admittedly, Uncle Sam’s legacy seems at times to have swamped the Baroque scenario left by the Spanish conquistadores, but especially at fiesta time the city’s Latin heart still throbs palpably beneath the star-spangled trappings of pop music and fast food. Despite its ...
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| PHILIPPINES |
| 2008-05-07 05:13:00 |
It is tempting, but misleading, to fall in line with the oft-quoted descriptions of the Philippines as a misplaced Latin-American enclave adrift in the South China Sea. At first glance, the reasons are obvious enough: architecture, national character, lifestyle, religion, even the cuisine all seem to echo their kinship with the Caribbean or maybe Mexico. (Thor Heyerdahl could perhaps find a more primitive explanation than merely the quirks of more or less recent history). Western affinities notwithstanding, however, the country remains firmly Asian in family loyalties, consciousness and aspiration.Down the millennia, the mountainous archipelago of 7,107 islands scattered across the Pacific between Borneo and Taiwan remained largely untouched by the wa...
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| Fine Dining and Hang Out Place in Singapore |
| 2008-04-21 22:20:00 |
The Business LunchLes AmisShaw Center 02-16, 1 Scotts Road;Closed: Sunday; May Day; Chinese New Year.Cuisine: FrenchThe Power Lunch with a private touch is a parade of tycoons and tai-tais and little people who look great, at least. Plate-glass window front for casual waves, granite-and-glass dining room for cool chic and French cuisine for gourmets.The Business DinnerLatour – Hotel Shangri-LaCuisine: French/International.A lower of the good life in luxury on the hill: the Shangri-La was probably voted among the best hotels of the world as much for its status restaurant as for its service. It attracts the city’s elite, for Don Ashton’s interior. The Latours date back to before the independence of the state.The Social LunchTiffin Room – Raffles Hote...
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| Hotels in Singapore |
| 2008-04-21 18:58:00 |
The HeadquartersRitz-Carlton Millenia – 610 rooms (22 suites)7 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039 799The newest lighthouse on the shores of the ‘Lion City’ is also its most brilliant. 32 floors of grandiose accommodations (the rooms, all with a spectacular view over city or harbor, are the largest and most luxurious in the city) and grand living (between the futuristic SUNTEC convention complex and the glassed-in shop-yourself-to-death Marina Centre). You will find all of the Ritz-Carlton amenities you are used to, even a little more impressive than in Hong Kong or Seoul. The gardens form a beautiful passé-partout, the interior décor an atmospheric ambiance and the service a home-away-from-home feeling. And in the Ritz-Carlton Club life is led at the...
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| Singapore Sights and Attractions |
| 2008-04-14 21:08:00 |
Chinatown Street MarketTake a stroll along the Chinatown Night Market for a unique night market shopping experience! Delight yourself with an array of traditional and modern merchandise ranging from street opera masks to handmade ornaments, traditional clothing to unique fashion accessories, you will be spoiled for choice with the eclectic mix of merchandise on offer.Immerse yourself in the old world charm of these Chinatown shophouses as you browse the selections at every stall. For those looking back to kick back and relax, there are also traditional and modern dance performances to entertain you in the evenings. Don’t forget to check out the wide variety of local finger food stalls at Trengganu Street too!Location:Pagoda Street, Trengganu Street and Sago StreetLittle India StreetOne o...
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| Singapore |
| 2008-04-04 23:34:00 |
Population: 2.7mArea code: +65Time zone: GMT +8Currency: Singapore dollar (S$) = 100centsClimate: Tropical, with northeast monsoon winds in summer, thunderstorms in Arp/May and Oct/Nov; aver temp, 23°C/ 75°F - 30°C/887°F all the year round.Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN): 25 km/15.6 miles.Is it Zurich-in-the-tropics of Hong Kong after a clean-up? Suspended by the Jahore Causeway from the Southern tip of the Malaysian peninsula, the tiny island state of Singapore is also isolated from the rest of the continent by its almost fanatically organized prosperity. Nonetheless, behind the squeaky-clean façade and flower-filled boulevards there still lurks enough Oriental mysticism to justify the self-styled ’Instant Asia’ tag.View of Singap...
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| Kandy – Sri Lanka |
| 2008-03-16 03:26:00 |
Kandy Lake with the Temple of the ToothPopulation: 700,000Area Code: (+94) 8Climate: Tropical; average temperatures: 31C/88F – 17C/63F (Jan-Mar); 29C/84F – 21C/70F (May-Aug); 28C/82F – 18C/64F (Sep-Dec).For over two hundred years it was the defiant last capital of the kings of Sri Lanka. It thwarted the Portuguese before finally succumbing to British rule in 1815. Reclining serenely beside an artificial lake on the wooded lower slopes of the Hill Country after which it was christened, Kandy became a religious center during the 13th or 14th century and a political one following the decline of Plonnaruwa. Gracious residences for the hillside in a sea of greenery on the south shore of the lake. Centred on the moated pink Dalada Maligawa, the 16th-cen...
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| Where to stay and hangout in Colombo |
| 2008-03-15 18:50:00 |
The HeadquarterColombo Hilton – 387 rooms (43 suites)67 Lotus Rd. Echelon Square, Colombo 1Disciples of Conrad’s philosophy of hospitality will hear their master’s voice when they check in at the Colombo dependence, which more than lives up to expectations. Standing amidst seven acres of tropical gardens, the white tower block soars above the Old Parliament Building at the heart of the Fort banking and commercial district. It comes as no surprise, therefore, to find local executives gathering for tea or drinks to the live music in the Thorana lobby lounge. Many of the city’s major social and official functions also take place in the grand Serendib ballroom. Traveling businessmen find a pleasant level of comfort plus the infrastructure for an offic...
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| Colombo – Sri Lanka |
| 2008-02-23 02:35:00 |
Population: 1 m;Area Code: (+94) 1;Time Zone: GMT +5fi;Climate: Tropical;Monsoon rain (Apr-Jun);Average Temperature: 22-32C /72-88F;Katunayake International Airport (CMB): 30 km/19 miles;In many respects, Sri Lanka’s maritime capital likes to cultivate its low profile. Admittedly, there are now gleaming white high-rises overshadowing the neoclassic portico of the mellow brownstone parliament building at the heart of the Fort area; nonetheless, this miniature metropolis seems largely content to retain its portion of the power, whilst allowing its more extrovert forerunners – Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Kandy and co. – the lion’s share of the glory on the tourist trail. Even the creation of the new administrative capital of Sri ...
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| SRI LANKA |
| 2008-02-23 01:30:00 |
Little did bel-esprit Horace Walpole realize, as his Grand Tour ended under a cloud in Northern Italy, that he would never come closer to Serendib. The teardrop ‘Paradise Island’ off the coast of India beloved of Arabian seafarers is the home of the blissful state the christened serendipity – the “faculty of making happy and unexpected discoveries by accidentâ€. Sri Lanka’s history has not always been happy; the unexpected, however, can certainly occur round every corner.To the ancient Greeks, Sri Lanka was Taprobane; to the Indians, Lanka, the ‘Resplendent Land’, to the Moors the ‘Isle of Delight’, and to the Chinese the ‘Jewelled Island’. The Victorians called it the ‘P...
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| Place to Stay and Hang Out in Taipei |
| 2008-01-22 03:16:00 |
The HeadquartersFar Eastern Plaza201 Tun Hwa South Road, Section 2, Taipei 106, Taiwan, R.O.CThe sky’s the limit, it seems above the capital’s latest and tallest luxury hotel, soaring to new heights on fashionable Tun Hwa Road. You’ll feel half-way in heaven when you check into one of the lavishly decorated suites above the 40th floor of this hospitable skyscraper. The shiny steel-and-glass tower accentuates the city silhouette, the beautiful interior attracts globetrotting guests rewarding spaciousness, style and designer chic as well as the Shangri-La management for having set a standard all over Asia. Throughout the acres of marble and the sea of flowers, the limitless facilities and the ultra-modern technology, the variety of bars and restaurants...
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| The Sights and Attractions in Taipei |
| 2008-01-19 23:58:00 |
The Sights:Chiang Kai-shek Memorial HallThe National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is a monument erected in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China, in Taipei, Taiwan. A new name for the structure, National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall. The ponds and parks surrounding the memorial and cultural centers feature well-maintained lawns, trees, and pathways. The ponds are filled with the colourful koi traditionally found in gardens in East Asia. One often sees people in the parks playing Go or practicing taekwondo, Tai chi chuan and other martial arts. The entire plaza is located within sight of Taiwan's Presidential Office Building in the Zhongzhen District of Taipei.National Palace MuseumIt is located in Waishuanghsi, neighborhoo...
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| TAIPEI - Taiwan |
| 2008-01-19 23:00:00 |
Population: 3 mArea Code: (+886) 2Time Zone: GMT +8Currency: New Taiwan dollar (NT $) = 100 centsClimate: sub-tropical; average temperatures: 12C/54F - 18C/64F (Feb); 24C/75F - 33C/92F (Jul)Chiang Kai-shek International Airport: 40km/25 miles.In the popularity stakes of finalists among the Far-Eastern metropolises, Taiwan's capital could not home for more than an honorable mention. The gold medal would go to Hong King for business and pleasure; the silver to Singapore for law and order, and the bronze maybe to bangkok for chaos and charm. Taipei has always tended to be unfairly dismissed as the 'Ugly Duckling' - not least by its own citizens, who still refer to it as the "provisional capital". Certainly no one has ever tho...
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| TAIWAN |
| 2008-01-09 22:31:00 |
For a country whose existence even the United Nations reuses to acknowledge officially, Taiwan is doing extremely well - and showing it too. Within the space of a few years, the island off the China coast has transformed itself from an Asian Cinderella into one of the famous Four Tigers in a boom story which is one of the most remarkable legends of the postwar area. The architect of the scheme, the Republic of China's Taipei based government, continues marking time against the day when it can abandon its temporary asylum and once more take possession of what it sees as its mainland inheritance. To the People's Republic across the water in Beijing, however, Taiwan is just renegade province; and with both governments uncompromising on the "Two Chinas" issue ...
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| HOTEL & DINING IN KOH SAMUI |
| 2008-01-07 22:51:00 |
Santiburi resort12/2 Moo 1, Tambon maenam, Amphur Koh Samui, Surat ThaniWake up to a better world in a Thai-style beachfront villa placed in a tropical floral setting as if for the Chelsea Flower Show. Leap into the luxurious wood and marble bathroom for your first indulgence before meeting the morning sun on your panoramic terrace overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. Breakfast on a cornucopia of local fruit along with home made pastries and the symphony of birdsong. walk across scenic bridges for a dip in the swimming pool rotunda before settling on a sun bed on white powdered sand. boats and water sports at the snap of a finger. Lunch in your dining pavilion for ultimate intimacy, or join the other 'relaxed refugees' at ...
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| KOH SAMUI - Thailand |
| 2008-01-07 21:59:00 |
A couple of decades ago, Thailand's third-largest offshore island woke up and found itself famous. Briefly forming part of the 16th-century maritime trade network established by the Chinese Ming-Dynasty admiral Cheng Ho, Koh Samui had subsequently disappeared from the world map and slumbered in peaceful obscurity until modern times. The local fishermen even routed the Japanese forces who tried to capture the island during World War II. But then the waves of world-travelling flower children padded down the hight-flying trail through Kathmandu, Goa and Bali. Arriving here, they bedded down in thatched huts beneath the palm tress and wandered the beaches in sarongs, silver anklets and in search of self-identification. Un...
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| Getting To Krabi |
| 2008-01-04 12:27:00 |
KRABI is located on the south-west coast of Thailand, around 800km from Bangkok and 170km from Phuket. It is easily accessible by road, air and sea.By plane to KrabiKrabi Airport is small and conveniently situated for just about everywhere in the province as it is on the main highway, Route 4. Many larger hotels offer a (paying) transfer service if you specify your arrival time; otherwise there are efficient, regulated taxis available. The standard fare to hotels in Krabi Town is 350 Baht per car; to Ao Nang, 600 Baht per car; to Klong Muang 900 Baht per car.A new international terminal has recently been opened. With customs and immigration services providing visas on arrival, this will open the door to direct international flights - at least during the high season months.Another airport n...
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| Krabi Islands Hopping and Cruising |
| 2008-01-04 10:24:00 |
Activities and things to do:If you’re planning a day out at sea, the traditional wooden longtail boats found on all mainland beaches are your best option for independent island hopping. There are also frequent 'taxi boats' running from Ao Nang to Ton Sai and Railay Beach. These wait until they have enough passengers (in theory 5, but in high season they usually hold out for 10 or more) to depart. Buy coupons for the boats at the booth on the corner of the beach road opposite Phra Nang Inn.Prices for trips are fixed by the boatmen's club (i.e. are not able to be bargained down) and displayed on a board outside the ticket office. The prices are the same all year round and children under 12 travel free.Boats can also be found at Nopparat Thara; Chao Fah pier in Krabi Town; Klong Muang; and ...
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| KRABI - Thailand |
| 2008-01-04 03:21:00 |
The best time to visit is soon. Rumor has it that the sleepy little town lying on the mainland opposite Phuket is set to become the latest hot tip on the international holiday scene. The rucksack crowd and a handful of sailors discovered Krabi a few years ago. They are not the only visitors to hope that it will be allowed to preserve its unspoilt charm for longer than Thailand's older resorts. As a town, Krabi has little to distinguish it from dozens of others between Samut Songkhran and Songkhla. Straddling the banks of the Krabi River, its sea views blocked by sandbars, at first sight it looks nondescript. Strung out along the coast, however, are pristine white sandy beaches, some only accessible by boat and most still blissfully empty as well as posse...
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| PHUKET BEACHES |
| 2008-01-01 15:15:00 |
To enjoy a panoramic view of Kata Noi, Kata and Karon beaches, there is a vantage point on the beach route between Nai Han and Kata Noi beaches.Rawai BeachLocated to the south of the island, Rawai is the first beach that brought fame to Phuket Island. The coconut-fringed route from the Chalong Intersection to Rawai is one of the most beautiful roads in Phuket. It is a good beach area where sea-people reside and where several restaurants provide different styles of delicious foods, especially seafood, shell handicraft shops, and both fishing and charter boats.Naihan BeachNaihan is a place for those who love peace and quiet. Its most picturesque landscape can be seen on the way from the north of Phromthep Cape down to the b...
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| PHUKET ATTRACTIONS |
| 2008-01-01 13:45:00 |
City Guide AttractionsOld BuildingsThey are in the Sino-Portuguese style mixed with modern constructions form the unique identity of the town of Phuket. These hundred-year-old buildings can be found along Thalang, Deebuk, Phang-nga, Yaowarat and Krabi roads.Khao Rang, Phuket View Point(Kho Sim Bi Road)A low hill near the town centre, this is an excellent place to view the beautiful scene of the town and the surrounding sea, especially on a full-moon night. There are also several restaurants featuring spectacular views of the city, a health park for exercise enthusiasts near the hilltop which is frequently visited by townspeople, some souvenir shops, and a comfortable, expanse of grass s at the top with a bronze statue...
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| WHERE TO STAY & HANGOUT IN PHUKET |
| 2008-01-01 09:48:00 |
The ResortAmanpuriPansea Beach, PhuketThere is a ‘place of peace’ nestled amongst coconut palms which leads to a private crescent beach touching brilliant turquoise sea. This place is Amanpuri, on Thailand’s jade green island of Phuket, where nature and culture harmoniously merge, yielding a pure tranquillity where less means more and luxury is found in graciousness.Nestling in a spectacular grove of palm trees, the forty Thai-style temple pavilions are scattered under the swaying fronds like private residences in an oriental palace garden. Little footpaths link them to the blackly shimmering swimming pool, the restaurants, the library and the shopping galleria. But you can happily spend your entire stay in your teak villa, with private pool, persona...
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| PHUKET - Thailand |
| 2008-01-01 05:01:00 |
Everything under the sun. Lapped by the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea, the white palm-fringed beaches shimmer invitingly in the tropical sunlight, skirting jungle-clad hills dotted with picturesque villages. This lush paradise off the west coast of Thailand's southern isthmus has the scenic attributes of a dream island for all seasons, spiced with Oriental mystique and bathed in smiling charm.In centuries past, trading clippers braved local pirates to rite out storms and replenish supplies in Phuket's sheltered bays. They bartered European products for ivory, pearls, gems and ambergris. The island's rich natural resources and strategic location attracted in turn the Malays (who first christened in Bukit, 'hill'), ...
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| HOTEL & RESTAURANT IN CHIANG RAI |
| 2008-01-01 03:11:00 |
The HeadquartersDusit Island Resort - 271 rooms (45 suites)1129 Kraisorasit Road Vieng District, Amphur Muang, Chiang Rai.Chiang Rai's luxury refugium is set on an island on the Mae Kok. It's the ideal base from which to explore the rivers, jungles and mountains of Thailand's far north. The staff are charming, the management always obliging, the rooms luxurious. And it has lively restaurants, a pub and a large swimming pool overlooking the river.The hotel's decor and furnishings also reflect the diversity of northern Thai styles. For special functions, guests can enjoy traditional dining on the floor while leaning against multi-coloured triangular cushions. The Mae Kok River provides a spectacular natural backdrop visib...
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