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Vietnam - The World?s Preferred Tourist Destinations!
2007-07-31 11:51:00 According to the Government Statistical Office, international tourist arrivals to Vietnam in 2007 marked a 23.4% increase over the same period last year. This growth could be due to Vietnam’s entry into WTO as well as successful organization of APEC 2006. As per Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, during the period of January-June, the majority of ... More About: World , The World , Destinations , Tourist
The Popa Mountain Resort - Simple Perfection!
2007-07-30 03:39:00 Hikers now have more oppotunities to explore the beautiful mountains in Myanmar . Set on the slope of Mount Popa Mountain in Bagan, the Popa Mountain Resort features bungalow style accommodation which is designed to blend perfectly with its surroundings. In addition, using biodegradable products and adopting their own recycling practices to avoid environmental damage, the ... More About: Simple , Perfection
Cycling in Cambodia
2007-07-27 11:24:00 Cambodia is a relatively small country situated in the heart of Southeast Asia. Angkor Wat and the Killing Fields are usually linked to Cambodia. What most people know about Cambodia comes from the guidebooks, the news or the Internet. What people don?t know is that there is a complete different culture to explore beyond the ... More About: Cycling , Cambodia
The Lady Hau Goes For a Makeover
2007-07-26 14:43:00 The Lady Hau Boat of the Victoria Can Tho Resort will undergo maintenance from 1st to 10th September 2007. It will expand capacity for on-board breakfast service after this period. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause but strongly believe that the Lady Hau will be back and better than ever. More About: Vietnam , Makeover , Goes
Bagan Hotel River View Now Bigger, Better and Brighter
2007-07-25 06:01:00 The Bagan Hotel River View - Old Bagan has completed renovations and now offers 44 junior suites and 8 suites with upgraded amenities. The Ancient Pagoda Restaurant is now open and available for private dining (150 pax) and theme parties for up to 250 pax. The restaurant serves a wide variety of international cuisine including: ... More About: Myanmar , R and B
Ock Pop Tok: Textile Gallery and Weaving Center
2007-07-24 10:14:00 The Ock Pop Tok Textile gallery brings people together through the appreciation of Lao textiles. They gallery offers visitors many fun learning activities including: Weaving classes, cultural exhibitions, lectures and workshops. There are also tours to explore subjects like: “What to look for in a textile?,” “What is a Naga?,” “Discover Lao Textiles,” “Explore Lao ... More About: Gallery , Laos , Center , Ving
E-visa: the Easy Answer to Complicated Questions
2007-07-23 09:46:00 Cambodia?s Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently revamped the e-visa application form. The ministry now promises a smooth process online and promises that Cambodian Embassies will no longer need to be visited. The on-line form costs 20 USD plus a 5 USD processing charge. These fees must be paid using a credit card, and the e-visa will ... More About: Questions , Answer , Cambodia , Visa , Easy
Bangkok Airways To Resurrect Krabi Flights
2007-07-23 03:47:00 Bangkok Airway s will reintroduce its Bangkok-Krabi route on 29th October 2007 after a two-year break. With six flights a week and using a 180-seat Airbus 320 to Krabi, the airline will also introduce a 70-seat twin turbo-prop ATR 72 for this route. “Demand in Krabi is stronger and the destination still needs more seat capacity”, ... More About: Thailand , Flights , Bangkok
Banyan Tree Phuket - An Oasis of Tranquility
2007-07-20 11:41:00 Bordered by the golden sands and gentle waves of the Andaman Sea, Thailand , the Banyan Tree Phuket deserves its title as one of the “World’s Best Places To Stay”. The Banyan Tree Phuket is truly an oasis of peace and tranquility. Take a deep breath, leave everything behind you, and spend some time with its ... More About: Oasis , Tranquility
Nan - Thailand?s Amazing Northern Province
2007-07-19 02:42:00 Little-known Nan is one of the four northeasternmost provinces of the North and probably the most remote, hence the best preserved. The region?s wealth in terms of architecture (Thai Lu temples), history (former Lanna principality), nature (National Parks), culture (unique hill tribes including the mysterious ?spirits of the yellow leaves?) and adventure activities (trekking and ... More About: Thailand , Amazing , Northern , Norther , Vince
The Liny Angkor - Your Home Away From Home
2007-07-18 11:06:00 Located on a nice quiet street in the Wat Bo road area, the Liny Angkor Guesthouse is a stone’s throw between the Siem Reap Airport and many good restaurants, Internet coffee shops and entertainment facilities. 25 beautiful, brand-new and rooms fully furnished with modern amenities provide everything that a demanding traveler needs. Relax, ... More About: Home , Cambodia
Morning on Tuan Chau Island!
2007-07-17 12:39:00 A new deluxe hotel, the Morning Star Hotel, has made romantic Halong even more convenient for tourists. This new four-star hotel is located on a Tuan Chau Island hillside with its own special, magnificent and romantic view of Halong Bay from 106 luxurious and comfortable rooms and suites. Life doesn’t get much ... More About: Vietnam
New Golfers? Paradise in Siem Reap
2007-07-16 11:09:00 Siem Reap is becoming a great place for golfers because the Angkor Palace Driving Range is now open, bringing yet another world-class golfing experience to this area. Members and non-members alike will receive a complimentary bottle of water and a cold towel upon purchase of a basket of golf balls. Membership applications are always available ... More About: Cambodia , Paradise , Paradis , Siem Reap
Hintok River Camp Now Fully Operational
2007-07-16 09:01:00 It has been a bit quiet around the Hintok River Camp . After its first season, the camp is now fully operational. The resort, which has 21 comfortable tented bungalows with 24hr electricity, A/C and hot water is situated downstream from Jungle Rafts (about 45 min by boat from the jetty) and is operated by the ... More About: Thailand , Operation
Lufthansa?s Amazing Incentive in Northern Thailand
2007-07-12 10:01:00 ?Hilarious and fun? is how one Luft hansa employee described an incentive tour organized by Exotissimo at the beginning of June in Norther n Thailand . To reward ?loyal eXpert members,” Lufthansa asked Exotissimo to organize something different and our incentive department surely did! The 58 participants from different Asian countries arrived on 5th June 2007 in Chiang ... More About: Amazing
Drink before you fly!!!
2007-07-10 03:44:00 Like many European countries, Thailand has begun restricting the amount of liquids, aerosols and gels that can be brought onto airplanes as part of your carry-on luggage. All liquid items bigger then 100ml should be part of your checked-in baggage. Remember to finish your bottle of water before boarding that next flight. More About: Drink , Fore
Air Mandalay Adds Flight to Chiang Mai
2007-07-10 03:42:00 Air Mandalay began flying between Yangon ? Chia ng Mai every Friday as an additional flight, starting 25th May 2007 until 30th September 2007. More About: Myanmar , Flight
Low Season Promotions
2007-07-10 03:31:00 Some Lao hotels are offering promotions to combat the rainy season. The Maison Souvannphoum hotel is offering 20% off Food and Beverage and a la carte massage sessions at the in-house spa. The Villa Santi Hotel and Resort is also offering a 20% discount on spa packages, and 15% off of the a ... More About: Season , Laos , Promotions , Seas , Romo
Siem Reap Simplifies Pass Procedures
2007-07-09 11:51:00 It is no longer necessary to bring your own picture for your 3-day Angkor Pass . The Siem Reap authority itself will take digital pictures of all visitors applying for the 3-day pass, making the process very simple and fast. However, a picture is still needed at the immigration offices of Cambodia and should always be brought.
Japan Airlines increased the number flights to HCMC
2007-07-06 07:56:00 Due to popular demand, Japan Airlines has added a Saturday flight between Tokyo and HCMC. This flight has been running since the beginning of June 2007, and brings the total number of flights between the two cities to six. In May 2007, the airline also increased flights between Tokyo and Hanoi from two to ... More About: Vietnam , Flights , Lines
Myanmar Treasure Resorts Grows
2007-07-06 05:03:00 Myanmar Treasure Resorts will be taking over the Central Hotel at Ngwe Saung Beach. The hotel will be rebranded as the Myanmar Treasure Resort II, Ngwe Saung. 32 rooms will be added to the already existing 23 deluxe beach-front rooms. The hotel chain will also open the new Myanmar Treasure Resort in Mawlamyaing at ... More About: Myanmar , Sure , Grow
We?ve opened our Danang office!
2007-07-06 04:36:00 Exotissimo Travel is pleased to announce the opening of our Danang office. Our new location is at 206 Nguyen Tri Phuong Street, Thanh Khe District in Danang. Mr. Nguyen Thanh Phuong is our office manager there, and will be responsible for managing guides and vehicles in the central region, as well as handling travel reservations ... More About: Office , Vietnam , Opened , Pene
Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre
2007-07-05 08:50:00 The first Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre in Laos will open later this month in July 2007. It will be the first exhibition center and museum dedicated to the preservation and study of traditional Lao art and culture. Located in Luang Prabang, the Centre will have exhibits highlighting the ethnic peoples of northern Laos, ... More About: Ology
Angkor Village Begins Tea Service
2007-07-05 08:50:00 The Angkor Villa ge has added yet another way to relax and hide from the hot afternoon sun with its new Afternoon Tea service. The hotel offers twelve different coffees and teas for your enjoyment, as well as a selection of pastries and finger food. More About: Service , Cambodia , Vice
More Budget Options Between Bangkok and Vietnam
2007-07-04 11:56:00 At the end of 2007, Nok Air will begin flights between Bangkok and Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. In the beginning, the airline will operate flights twice daily and expects to increase this frequency as relations between the two countries improve. More About: Thailand , Vietnam , Options , Budget
Sheraton Chiang Mai to Receive Makeover
2007-07-04 11:41:00 The old Sheraton Chia ng Mai will be receiving an extreme makeover in time for 1st November 2007. Holiday Inn has taken over management of this hotel and will renovate it along similar themes as that of the Holiday Inn Silom and the Holiday Inn Bangkok. The newly remodeled hotel will remain the largest ... More About: Thailand , Makeover
Air Bagan Schedule Changes
2007-06-23 08:20:00 During the upcoming high season (from 1st October 2007 to 30th April 2008), Air Bagan will change its operating schedule. Instead of operating only on Tuesdays and Fridays, the airline will fly on Tuesdays and Saturdays. More About: Schedule , Myanmar , Changes , Chang , Chan
Embrace Your Inner Mahout in Chiang Mai
2007-06-14 06:17:00 For those contemplating a career change, Exotissimo now has a fantastic option. Guests can spend time learning how to be a professional mahout or elephant handler. Participants will learn about daily care for elephants and the secrets of Thailand ?s ?elephant whisperers.? The mahout training course includes information on elephant health and biology, as well as ... More About: Chiang Mai , Embrace , Chia
Heritage Hotel to Open in Sukhothai
2007-06-13 06:22:00 The Heritage Hotel will open in Sukhothai in November this year and will be in full operation by early 2008. With a total 72 rooms, The Heritage will be Sukhothai’s first superior 4-star hotel and should be attractive to series and incentive groups, as well as FIT clients looking for a more comfortable hotel under ... More About: Thailand , Open
Summer Specials
More articles from this author:2007-06-12 06:17:00 Please don?t forget to take advantage of our special summer deals listed on our website. All agents that do not yet have passwords can apply for Travel Trade Access by following this link. More About: Thailand , Summer , Specials 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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