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| August 2006 |
Sofitel Brisbane & Sofitel Silom
Bangkok unite for a Thai Food Festival
For lovers of
Thai cuisine,
Sofitel Brisbane is hosting two chefs from
Sofitel Silom
Bangkok to create an authentic and exotic week long food festival
featuring the subtleties and nuances of Thai cuisine. |
Dubai World Central International to Woo Global Carriers at Routes Forum
Dubai World Central International Airport
(JXB), set to become the world’s largest airport with the combined size of
London’s Heathrow and Chicago’s O’Hare facilities, is going all out to woo
global carriers to its client ranks at the Routes Forum, one of the world’s
leading airline and airport networking events taking place in Dubai next
month (September 2006). |
Superb, original golf in
Brittany
As airlines struggle to manage new security measures, another option open to
golfers wanting to travel abroad is a ferry to Brittany. This region of
northern France is easily reached from south coast ports including
Portsmouth and
Plymouth, with Brittany Ferries being one company that operates services
to
St Malo and
Roscoff. |
Segway through Paris!
Paris Segway Tours - Zoom, whiz and zip your way around on a Segway Tour of
Paris. The most trendy technology to hit the "City of Light", this is an
innovative way to see Paris in 4-5 hours. A personalized service is
guaranteed, as tours are limited to 8 people. When you find yourself in
Paris you must consider gliding on a Segway - it's the most fun you're
likely to have standing up! |
New Spa, Qi at Caravelle
Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
The
Caravelle Hotel Ho Chi Minh City recently opened its new spa, the
Qi at Caravelle. Behind sound-proof, ceiling-to-floor windows seven
storeys up, spa guests can drink in the cityscape from a massage
table or simply relax in one of eight private treatment rooms. |
Victoria: home for World-Class
spas and the ultimate in relaxation
No one ever asks: What is there to do in Victoria? Rather, the question that
is usually on everyone’s lips is: What do you like to do in Victoria?
Victoria is a state that has an endless supply of sights to see and
activities to do. Famous for the Twelve Apostles, whale watching and the
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Victoria has a little known source of relaxation
that can be found all over the state: World-Class spas and Wellness
retreats. |
Travel to Paris
The Greater Paris area is full of attractions for all ages. Greater Paris,
epitome of romance and gastronomy, and among the world’s renowned tourism
destinations, spills over with historic landmarks, cultural treasures and
other gems. Classic “musts” include the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and the Arc
de Triomphe, yet those delights are only a start for exploring the City of
Light. |
Vladivostok, Europe in
Middle of The Orient
When people hear the name
Vladivostok ("Lord of the East" in Russian), a mysterious and chilling
thought comes to mind. Westerners have usually only heard the name of this
far flung eastern Russian port city associated with Hollywood spy films and
espionage novels dating back to the Cold War. |
Hotel de la
Paix wins praise for its 'Serenity Chic'
Hotel de la Paix has won acclaim from one of the world’s most
influential design magazines, Architectural Digest, for the subtle splendor
of its architectural, interior and landscape design. It’s an innovative
design concept created by internationally acclaimed architect Bill Bensley
that is being called "serenity chic". |
Glam Rocks at Palace
London has a glam new
tourist attraction for seven weeks, until September 24.
Buckingham Palace's State Rooms feature an exhibition of 80 dresses and
priceless gems worn by the Queen from the 1940s on. |
Amsterdam: Much more than
Windmills and Clogs.
One of the world's best hangouts, a canny blend of old and new: radical
squatter art installations hang off 17th-century eaves, BMWs give way to
bicycles, and triple-strength monk-made beer is drunk in gleaming,
minimalist cafes. |
Macao launches PDA Guide
Following the success of the Macao Heritage Net in 2004 and the Macao World
Heritage Information Kit launched last year, the Macao Cultural Affairs
Bureau has launched ‘Exploring the Historic Centre of Macao’ PDA route
guide. The system presents a comprehensive introduction and information on
the sites situated in the Historic Centre of Macao in digital format with
visuals and text descriptions that can be downloaded by PDA for the
convenient use of residents and tourists. |
Modern Love for Ancient
Vines in Southern Italy
Rolling hills carpeted with vineyards surround this tiny village in the
Irpinia region of
Campania here in southern Italy, where the landscape has hardly
changed for centuries. Then it hits your eye, a sleek structure of glass,
brushed steel and concrete, Feudi di San Gregorio's new $25 million winery
and hospitality center, as likely a feature of this countryside as an alien
spaceship. |
Prego Italian restaurant - The
Landmark Hotel, Shenzhen
The Landmark Hotel Shenzhen boasts a world-class Italian restaurant,
Prego. Here, in light, airy surroundings, with a bar specialising in
fine wines and flavoured grappas, diners can enjoy the best of
celebrated Italian chef Marco Maggio’s authentic style of cooking. |
Malaysia Portal for
Health Tourism
MALAYSIA is globally renowned as an excellent tourist destination. It is
blessed with tropical sunshine, glorious beaches, five-star resorts,
fantastic shopping and amazing food. But what is not known to many
travellers is that it also boast world-class medical facilities and services
at low-cost fees. |
Asian Explorer
This is the big one. Four countries - the “jewels of Indo-China” in 33 days.
Again, an exciting and memorable trip, this time taking in
Thailand,
Laos,
Vietnam and
Cambodia with their
breathtaking contrast in cultures, history and scenery. |
Longest Bridle Track
In Italy On Gran Sasso
A 300km trail running through the provinces of L'Aquila,
Pescara
and Teramo, and eight of the 11 tourist-environment districts of the Gran
Sasso and Monti della Laga national park, the highest in the Appenines.
That's the bridle track of the Gran Sasso |
Fly Between
Singapore and Thailand for just Sin$ 2
Tiger Airways is launching its 2nd anniversary celebrations with an offer of
10,000 seats to all its destinations in
Thailand at an unbelievable
Sin$2.00 (THB60) one way (excluding taxes). |
Lexus Cup 2006,
Singapore
Lexus Cup 2006 returns bigger than ever; Ladies Professional Golf
Association sanctions the prestigious tournament and captains Annika
Sorenstam and Grace Park return to Singapore to lead their Teams. The team
event embraced passion, team spirit and pride as the world's best 12
international players pit their skills against the leading 12 Asian players.
The tournament will take place from 15-17 December at the newly
renovated Tanah Merah Country Club, Garden Course. |
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