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Amazing Thailand

By Paul Johnson on Mar 27, 2008 in Asia, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Websites

The Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched a new Web site called Amazing Thailand to tell us there’s more to Thailand than just lots of beautiful beaches. With categories for ‘Thai-ness’, ‘Nature’, ‘Treasure’, ‘Festivities’ and more, the site promotes more than 300 special deals for inbound travellers and lists more than 2,000 travel products […]

Top 10 Best Luxury Hotels in Asia, according to Tripadvisor

By Paul Johnson on Mar 09, 2008 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, India, Japan, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Singapore, Thailand

Layana Resort and Spa – Ko Lanta, Thailand Shangri-La Hotel – Singapore Conrad Maldives Rangali Island – Rangali Island, Maldives Tongsai Bay Cottages & Hotel – Ko Samui, Thailand Oriental Bangkok – Bangkok, Thailand Lebua at State Tower – Bangkok, Thailand Oberoi Amarvilas – Agra, India Kurumba Maldives – North Male Atoll, Maldives Royal Park […]

Opening offer from the Dusit Princess Koh Chang

By Paul Johnson on Feb 08, 2008 in Accommodation, Asia, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

The Dusit Princess Koh Chang – Koh Chang’s newest 5 star resort, complete with modern amenities, spa, swimming pool, and pool villas on private beach – has a special opening package. Enjoy 2 nights for only 5,500 Baht in a Beachfront Deluxe Room or 7,000 Baht in a Pool Villa, inclusive of breakfast and many […]

Top 10 beachside destinations

By Paul Johnson on Jan 21, 2008 in Asia, Australia, Brazil, Caribbean, Europe, Fiji, Florida, Hawaii, Jamaica, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Philippines, Regions, South America, Spain, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Vacations are always more fun when there’s a coastline in view, or at least so say Tripadvisor. They’ve come up with a list outlining their top 10 favourite beachside destinations: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Honolulu, Hawaii Cancun, Mexico Surfer’s Paradise, Australia Negril, Jamaica Miami, Florida Viti Levu, Fiji Boracay, Philippines Tenerife, Canary Islands […]

The most popular destinations for adventure travellers?

By Paul Johnson on Jan 09, 2008 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Antarctic, Argentina, Asia, Central America, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Europe, India, Italy, Peru, Polar Regions, Regions, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Thailand, Western Europe, Worldwide

iExplore, named the Best Adventure Travel Website by Forbes Magazine and Travel + Leisure, has announced a list of top 10 world travel destinations as determined by purchases made by adventure and experiential travellers. Egypt retains its number one spot, but South Africa jumps to the number 2 spot (from 19th position the year […]

The amazing growth of Banyan Tree

By Paul Johnson on Dec 03, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand

From just one property in 1994, in just 13 years Banyan Tree has expanded to more than twenty properties today. But perhaps all the more impressive is the awards that it’s picked up along the way. Over the past decade and more, Banyan Tree has received an incredible 340 awards. Mostly recently, Banyan Tree Lijiang […]

2007 Spa Finder Readers’ Choice Awards

By Paul Johnson on Nov 28, 2007 in Africa, Arizona, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Egypt, Europe, Italy, North America, Oceania, Regions, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

The key winners from this year’s Spa Finder Readers’ Choice Awards are recognised by ‘Crystal Awards’. These are the crème de la crème of the innumerable winners, limited to just one from each continent. The five (there aren’t many to choose from in Antarctica!) to shine through this year are as follows: Favorite Spa of […]

New Jacuzzi suites and pool villas at Cape Panwa Hotel and Spa, Phuket

By Paul Johnson on Oct 25, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand

The Cape Panwa Hotel and Spa in Phuket has added 12 brand new Jacuzzi suites and 6 two-bedroom pool villas to its already impressive line up of accommodation. The dramatic creations offer panoramic views of the beach and are furnished with stylish fixtures and fittings with opulent soft furnishings and rich and luxurious Thai silk […]

First year celebrations of the Etihad Guest loyalty programme

By Paul Johnson on Sep 05, 2007 in Air Travel, Asia, Belgium, Europe, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Western Europe

To celebrate the first birthday of its Etihad Guest loyalty programme, Etihad Airways is running a series of promotions throughout mid-September 2007. Register for various online drawings and you could win a trip to the Italian Grand Prix, to Formula 1 races in Belgium, to Thailand, or various other prizes from travel to diamonds. Membership […]

Thai Airways International’s Royal Silk class flat-bed seat

By Paul Johnson on Aug 25, 2007 in Air Travel, Asia, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Travel Miscellany, Videos

Computer-generated video of the new Royal Silk class flat-bed seat from Thai Airways International.

Suite of the week: Royal Residence at Mandain Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai

By Paul Johnson on Jul 30, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Regions, Suite of the Week, Thailand

Suite name: Royal Residence Hotel: Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai Size of accommodation: 6,890 sq ft Cost per night: 230,000 Baht, plus taxes and service charge Who’s stayed there? Prime Minister, Head of State and several VIPs What makes it special? Unique design which inspired by a mix of northern Thai palace and Royal […]

Growing gourmet scene in Bangkok?

By Paul Johnson on Jun 19, 2007 in Asia, Events, Food and Drink, Regions, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

According to the Mail & Guardian, Bangkok is achieving a growing reputation as a centre for the gourmet lifestyle that could soon rival the likes of Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo. The city already hosted the Epicurean Masters of the World event which I blogged about earlier this year, and will host the World Gourmet […]

Poolside barbecue at lebua

By Paul Johnson on Jun 18, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Special Offers & Packages, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

Barbecue in style while staying 2 nights in a Superior Suite at lebua at State Tower – one of the most spacious suites in Bangkok, complete with river and city views. Enjoy their daily international breakfast each morning and on one evening of your choice partake in their live barbecue poolside and choose from the […]

Weekend offer for visitors to the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit in Bangkok

By Paul Johnson on Mar 17, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

Escape from your daily routine at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit in Bangkok from just THB 6,300. Arrive on a Friday or Saturday for two nights or more and you’ll get to enjoy complimentary BTS Skytrain pass, 15% off treatments at The Grande Spa and daily buffet breakfast.

The new Sofitel Phokeethra Krabi Resort & Spa, Thailand

By Paul Johnson on Mar 03, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, Honeymoons, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

The Sofitel Phokeethra Krabi Resort & Spa has officially opened this month. Perfect for honeymooners or couples on a romantic getaway or honeymooners, the resort is home to Asia’s first LeSpa health and wellness complex. Try the LeSpa ‘Signature Treatment Package’ priced at 7,250 baht (US$215) a night, based on double occupancy of a deluxe […]

The most expensive meal in the world?

By Paul Johnson on Feb 21, 2007 in Asia, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

15 paying customers and 25 invited guests received a $1m bill (yes, you read that right – $1,000,000) for a meal in a Bangkok hotel this month. They jetted in from all over the world and enjoyed a charity evening dubbed “Epicurean Masters of the World” on the 65th floor of the Lebua Hotel […]

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