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Grand Palace in Bangkok only partly open
2008-02-22 03:00:00
Due to the passing away of Princess Galyani (the sister of the king of Thailand), the Grand Palace is only partly open for visits (starting from Wednesday January 2nd 2008 until further notice). Wat Phra Kaew temple which includes the Emerald Buddha and the whole temple compound can still be visited normally. Exotissimo guides will offer all their clients instead a visit to Vimanmek Palace after Wat Phra Kaew, or suggest a walk over to the nearby amulet market or a visit to Lak Muang (city pillar).
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Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake Launches Promotion
2008-02-20 03:10:00
This Spring, we’re pleased to announce a promotion with the Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake . This gorgeous property had its soft-opening in mid-December, and we believe it is a good alternative for when hotels in downtown Hanoi are full. Set entirely over the waters of Hanoi’s Westlake, the Intercontinental is a worthy entrant to the 5-Star hotel scene. Now until 30th April Deluxe Room = USD 242 / Single Supplement = USD 198 Deluxe Westlake View = USD 308 / Single Supplement = USD 264 From 1st May to 30th June Deluxe Room = USD 198 / Single Supplement = USD 154 Deluxe Westlake View = USD 264 / Single Supplement = USD 220
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Movenpick moves into Vietnam
2008-02-19 03:01:00
This year marks Movenpick’s entry into Vietnam . The brand will renovate and manage the Omni Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and the Guoman Hotel in Hanoi. The 350-room Movenpick Hotel Saigon (Omni) will be located in Phu Nhuan district, minutes away from Tan Son Nhat airport, while the 150-room Movenpick Hotel Hanoi (Guoman) is ...
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Arisai - European Dining in Luang Prabang
2008-02-18 09:37:00
Arisai is a great new restaurant for good Mediterranean food. Set in Luang Prabang’s old town, it is a great option for FITs and small groups (less than 8 persons). Opened by native who studied in France, Arisai is part of a wave of restaurants bringing modern cuisine to Laos . It is the place to ...
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Emeraude goes into drydock
2008-02-18 03:06:00
It is almost that time of year again, when the Emeraude has to go into drydock for its yearly maintenance. This year, it will be unavailable from 28th May to 5th July 2008. The Emeraude is a perennial favorite for those wishing to explore Halong Bay from its colonial decks. Please contact Vietnam@exotissimo.com in case ...

Cocktails at the Mekong Deck
2008-02-16 07:01:00
The Mekong Deck restaurant is a new dining option in Vientiane. A small restaurant, it is for those small groups looking for a casual atmosphere with a touch of sophistication. Local bands play cover songs of past and present pop hits. Its location with views of the Mekong (and Thailand beyond) makes it the perfect ...
More About: Laos , Cocktails

Killing Fields to be closed on February 26th, 2008
2008-02-16 03:24:00
The Killing Fields will be closed on February 26th, 2008. The Fields are a Buddhist Memorial to Cambodia ?s tragic history. Visiting here can be a very emotional for many. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and rest assured we will adjust our tours as necessary for this day.

Sunrise Nha Trang Rebranded Melia
2008-02-15 06:04:00
This January, the Spain-based Sol Melia group took over management of the Sunrise Nha Tran g . The Sunrise is a good choice for those who wish to be located in Nha Trang (and access to the city’s selection of restaurants and bars) while being close to the beach. Tran Phu Road lies between the hotel and ...
More About: Vietnamese

?King Express? and ?Victoria Express? are not the same
2008-02-14 05:49:00
Recently, local-owned King Express has purchased some retired carriages from the Victoria Express for use on the Lao Cai / Hanoi route. The King Express trains are older cars and do not provide the same level of service that we have come to expect from the Victoria brand. We would not want to have anyone ...

Exotissimo Laos welcomes Laurent Granier
2008-02-13 03:00:00
On January 15th, Exotissimo Laos was pleased to welcome Laurent Granier as General Manager. He returns to the Exotissimo family after having been program director for Embers Asia. Laurent is no stranger to Laos having been present when we first opened our Vientiane office. Since then he has also been the Customer Care Manager of Exotissimo Vietnam. Laurent is excited to re-join the Exotissimo team and looking forward to the challenges of managing our all three of our Exotissimo offices.

Exotissimo Myanmar New Year Promotion
2008-02-12 05:51:00
This month, Exotissimo Myanmar is greeting 2008 with a great promotional package. This 10D/9N package takes clients hits all the highlights of Myanmar, starting in Yangon with visits to Scott Market and Shwedagon and Kyaukhtatgyi temples, continuing onward to visit the legendary leg-rowers of Inle Lake, and onward to Mandalay and the thousands of temples in Bagan. The trip ends with a nice beach break at Ngapali before returning home via Yangon. For people just discovering this magical destination, this trip is a great way to get acquainted (and fall in love) with Myanmar. Please click here to download this detailed itinerary with rates with Spanish, German, Italian and Russian supplements.
More About: New Year , Promotion , Year

Vietnam Voted Top Undiscovered Golf Destination
2008-02-11 05:29:00
Last month, the International Association of Golf Tour Operators named Vietnam the “2007 Undiscovered Golf Destination if the Year.” Vietnam beat out Abu Dhabi, Costa Rica, Italian Lakes and Oregon for this honor. Earlier this year, the New York Times named Vietnam one of its “53 Places to Go in 2008,” citing its many golf courses. Special attention was paid to the Dalat Palace Golf Course and the Nick Faldo-designed Ocean Dunes Golf Club near Phan Thiet. Both properties are part of the Ho Chi Minh Golf Trail, organized by Mandarin Media in partnership with Exotissimo Travel. The golf trail is an effort to demonstrate to the world that Vietnam has grown beyond being just a gorgeous country with a rich cultural heritage. Golf in Vietnam is world-class and the accommodations tres posh (and often suffused with French colonial charm), but that is only part of the country’s charm. The Ho Chi Minh Golf Trail is a marriage of the culture adventure that is Viet...

Exotissimo Travel at 2008 Travel Trade Shows
2008-02-07 03:12:00
Exotissimo Travel at AIME 2008 in Melbourne Dear Partner, We are pleased to remind you that Exotissimo Travel will be attending AIME in Melbourne next month from 19-20 February.
More About: Asia , Trade , Trade Shows

Khakaborazi National Park
2008-01-30 08:46:00
Khakaborazi National Park was established to conserve the vast variety of flora and fauna endemic to Myanmar, including the rare orchids and medicinal plants found at the foot of the mountains. The park is also home to large exotic animals takin, musk deer, blue sheep, black barking deer and the leaf deer. It is a ...
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Pioneer Putao
2008-01-23 07:56:00
Myanmar is known for its gorgeous beaches, charming peoples and magical temples. What most people forget is that this quiet country has a wealth of wilderness and adventure destinations. Literally towering over other adventure destinations in the area, Putao in the extreme north is the perfect base from which to launch northern expeditions.
More About: Myanmar , Pioneer

Governor?s Residence Re-opens
2008-01-09 08:20:00
The Governor ’s Residence in Yangon has re-opened after two months of upgrading its amenities and facilities. The new Governor’s Rooms have been remodeled, updating its charming traditional decor with modern luxury, including flat-screen TVs and Wi-fi Internet access.
More About: Myanmar

Happy Birthday Exotissimo!
2008-01-01 08:28:00
This January, we are celebrating 15 years of Exotissimo Travel. In 1992, our founders came to Vietnam and saw all the country had to offer. Although over the years we have spread our operations to other countries in Southeast Asia, Vietnam has always been the heart of our operations. Thanks to your support and patronage, ...
More About: Happy , Birthday , Happy Birthday

Community Challenge: Accomplished!
2007-12-31 06:08:00
“The first time Action Aid had ever taken volunteers from the UK to work on a project overseas and the first time Community Challenge had run a build in Cambodia. With the help of Exotissimo throughout the planning stage, the time we were in the country the build was a runaway success!” - John Butler, ...

Kampot and Bokor Hill: Going Off Road
2007-12-26 08:54:00
Kampot is known as one of the most laid-back places in Cambodia . It helps that it?s also one of the most beautiful places in Cambodia. Located on the banks of the Kampot River and just a stone throw from the Gulf of Thailand, Kampot is developing its scene with tasteful and atmospheric small restaurants.
More About: Road , Hill , Off-Road

Evason Ana Mandara Villas Dalat Promotion
2007-12-24 08:51:00
The romantic Evason Ana Mandara Dalat is offering a promotion for all new bookings from 2nd January to 31st March 2008 (except for 7th-15th February). The offer provides an additional night’s booking for each night, with a minimum stay of three nights. A three night stay would be the equivalent of 2+1 (paying two nights ...
More About: Promotion , Villas

Cruise Halong?s Jasmine Junk
2007-12-12 12:13:00
The Jasmine Junk will set sail on 18th December 2007. The newest four star junk on Halong Bay, we expect it to give the Emeraude, the Bhaya, the Ginger and the Indochina Sails junks some healthy competition. Furnished with a 1930s aesthetic, the Jasmine will feature 22 spacious cabins, a restaurant and lounge. For those ...
More About: Myanmar , Cruise

Mae Kampong Homestay
2007-11-26 03:39:00
Over the past few year, Mae Kampong has become the home of several ecotourism activities. Among these, homestays are some of the most popular, adn provide a great and unique experience to spend time with locals. You will learn about their customs and traditions while cooking dinner. During your stay, you will ...
More About: Thailand

Mahout Training And Homestay
2007-11-24 04:16:00
This is truly a once in a lifetime experience. Located in Lampang, the main objective of the National Elephant Institute is to develop elephant conservation in a sustainable way by proposing projects and other guidelines for communities that keep elephants. They can hopefully earn enough money through tourism rather than through panhandling or illegal logging. As ...
More About: Thailand , Training , Raining

The View From Horseback
2007-11-23 04:16:00
Views from horseback are on the menu from the Royal Park View Hotel. Tourists are invited to the coffee, tea and pineapple plantations that surround Pyin Oo Lwin. This unique offering brings people closer to the organic daily lives of the local inhabitants. Horse-drawn carriages are another popular transportation option, and not to be missed ...
More About: The View , View , Myanmar

Flower Loversdelight
2007-11-16 11:35:00
The National Kandawgyi Botanical Garden is a must see for all nature lovers. As the center of Myanmar s flower industry, Pyin Oo Lwin is the perfect place to hold the annual Flower Festival. This year, the even will be held from 15th December 2007 to 15th January 2008. The area surrounding this ...
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A Peaceful Rest At LAnmien Mui Ne Resort & Spa
2007-11-15 12:41:00
Mui Ne welcomes the gorgeous L’Anmien Muine Resort and Spa in the summer of 2008. This new luxury resort is comprised of a single building featuring 69 deluxe rooms, 20 luxurious pool villas and a wellness spa, The main building is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and private pools, reminding one that ...
More About: Vietnam , Rest , Peaceful

Bike Chinatown In Style
2007-11-14 08:14:00
It is not surprising that it was a Dutchman who started the first biking tours in Chinatown . Exotissimo Travel Thailand recently organised a biking tour for French Incentive agents through the busy streets of this storied area of Bangkok and everybody loved it (even though we all got wet from a sudden rainshower halfway through ...
More About: Bike , Style , In Style

Break Free To Mui Ne
2007-11-12 03:31:00
Just four hours from Ho Chi Minh City, Mui Ne is the perfect antidote to the sometimes overwhelming hustle and bustle of the big city. Where Nha Trang is a serene sea-side resort, underneath the opulence of the high-end resorts, there remains a relaxed surfer vibe. The long stretches of beach coupled ...
More About: Vietnam , Free , Break

Nha Trang Complete Unto Itself
2007-11-10 04:36:00
Nha Tran g simply has every single activity that a sun worshipper may want. Besides the pre-requisite golden stretches of land and crystal clear waters, the coast is dotted with many island each with their own distinct character. The turquoise waters play host ot a variety of marine life, and snorkeling and scuba diving are perennial ...
More About: Vietnam , Complete

Come See Myanmar For Yourself!
2007-11-09 11:44:00
Exotissimo Myanmar would like to take the opportunity in conjunction with our partners in Myanmar to offer special familiarization trips for travel agents and their staff to visit and see the country and its people for themselves. Exotissimo believes that tourism plays a significant role in the lives of many people and the continued and positive ...