Articles Tagged With "Asia"

Dont Let The Weather Get You Down – Just Look Further Afield For The Ultimate Glamping Getaway August 17, 2012 Explore the pristine wilderness of Patagonia and experience the views of Lake Toro from one of just 18 yurts at South America’s first luxury camp. Relax on your private terrace or in your room complete with heating, private bathroom, hand woven fabrics and locally handcrafted furniture. Take advantage of Torres del Paine National Park close by, a nature lover’s paradise.

New Destination To See Autumn Leaves, Right Here In Europe August 14, 2012 North America and Asia may be famous for their fall leaves, but there is somewhere much closer to home where the trees are equally striking in the autumn and that is Switzerland. Nothing – not the need to pull on a cashmere jumper, nor the smell of the first log fire – announces the arrival of the new season quite as dramatically as the striking red, glimmering gold and burnt orange leaves of the Engadine trees.

KL: Asia’s New Shopaholic Haven August 2, 2012 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s Capital City is fast becoming the premier shopping capital of South East Asia. With its multitude of luxury malls and top brands offering a variety of clothes, cosmetics, shoes, handbags and the latest in technological and electrical appliances. The fantastic exchange rates, duty free status on most items plus the 1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival (15 June – 01 September) and End of Year Sale (10 November – 01 January) result in visitors to KL enjoying great shopping safe in the knowledge that it is money well spent. Plus there are fantastic value for money holiday and stopover packages from just £752 p/p in August and £640 p/p in December 2012.

EVA Air Accepted As Future Star Alliance Member- Further Alliance Expansion In Asia April 25, 2012 Star Alliance announced today that its Chief Executive Board (CEB) has unanimously accepted the membership application of EVA Air. This decision underscores the Alliance’s long term strategy of seeking network growth and providing access to new regions which show strong economic potential and development.

	How To Change To A Career Working With Animals? March 10, 2012 If you find yourself at a cross roads and opt for a career break abroad to help make up your mind on a new career path to follow, start by enrolling on a home learning diploma course and put the theory into practice with a volunteer programme in Africa or Asia!

	Swire Hotels Win Top Hospitality Awards Around The World March 5, 2012 Swire Hotels is delighted to reveal the prestigious awards it has won in the past year for its collection of hotels in Asia.

Escape The London 2012 Olympics… For A Malaysian Adventure February 28, 2012 According to an ABTA poll, 12% of Britons will be looking to travel abroad this summer to escape the London Olympics. Malaysia provides the perfect getaway. From wildlife encounters and jungle trekking to breathtaking theme parks and lavish resorts, Malaysia is one of the most diverse, child friendly and safe countries in Asia. 

	Thai Airways To Operate First Passenger Biofuel Flight In Asia December 19, 2011 This Thursday (22nd) Thai Airways International (THAI) is set to be the first airline in Asia to fly a commercial passenger flight using biofuels to support the Company’s Travel Green initiative which is part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.

	Imaginative Traveller Showcases Over 100 New trips In Its 2012 Brochure, Out Now December 8, 2011 Imaginative Traveller, the one-stop-adventure-specialist-shop for travellers wanting to select the ‘best of the best’, is showcasing 175 trips to 68 destinations across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East in its 2012 brochure, out now.

Singapore Tourism Report Q4 2011 – Another Strong Year In Prospect Tourist Arrivals To Singapore Soared Over The First Seven Months Of 2011 December 5, 2011 A total of 7,626,188 foreign tourists arrived over January-July, an increase of 15.1% year-on-year (y-o-y), according to data from the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). Against this backdrop, we are happy to maintain our forecast of a 12% increase in tourist arrivals for the year as a whole, with perhaps some slight risks to the upside in the final quarter of the year.

	Expedia 2011 Vacation Deprivation Study Reveals Wide Work-Life Disparity Across Five Continents December 1, 2011 Americans, Japanese and Koreans Take Fewest Vacation Days; French, Spanish, Dutch and Brazilian Workers Take Most.

	Dial An Exchange Launches Enhanced Gold Advantage Program January 11, 2011 Dial An Exchange (DAE), one of the world’s largest independent timeshare exchange organizations, has recently launched a new expansion of benefits for DAE’s Gold Advantage members. Gold Advantage is the premium membership offered by Dial An Exchange, (www.daelive.com), while a free membership is also available.

	Four Points Debuts in Bangkok, Bringing Great Rooms at Great Rates to Bustling Capital December 3, 2010 Thailand’s First Four Points by Sheraton Provides Prime Location Downtown at Sukhumvit 15.

	Hilton Hotels and Resorts Expands To One Of Asia’s Most Popular Leisure Destinations With Opening Of Hilton Pattaya November 29, 2010 302-Room Hilton Pattaya Boasts Amazing 180-Degree Views Overlooking Gulf Of Thailand.

	Resort Residences October 20, 2010 The new brand brings top locations, upscale design and a luxury lifestyle to the Asia Pacific region with a “best of all worlds” product

	Hilton Hotels & Resorts Voted Top Hotel Brand In Asia September 7, 2010 Results Based on Extensive Consumer Survey Conducted Across 10 Regional Markets

	The Fish Pedicure Launches in Malta at The 5* Fortina Spa Resort July 12, 2010 Last month saw the UK launch of the latest pedicure treatment ‘The Fish Pedicure’ and now the 5* Fortina Spa Resort is the first spa in Malta to introduce this tantalising new fishy treatment!

	Only Three Villa Residences Still Available At The Exclusive Residences At Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai June 7, 2010 Only three of the spectacular Villa Residences are still available for purchase at the exclusive Residences at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai in Mae Rim Valley. Recently completed at the end of 2009, the three remaining Villa Residences start from US$4.5 million.

RCI Enhances Its Portfolio In Asia With Seven Resorts April 22, 2010 RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced the addition of seven affiliated properties to its worldwide exchange network including four resorts in Vietnam, two in Indonesia and a sea-villa resort in Malaysia. The Registry Collection® program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program and one of the three worldwide exchange programs under the RCI® umbrella, also welcomed two newly affiliated resorts in Indonesia and Vietnam to its global portfolio.

	Around the World… February 9, 2010 NORTH AMERICA Toronto’s WinterCity Festival runs January 29 to February 11. The award-winning festival returns for its seventh year, offering a city-wide celebration of culture, creativity and cuisine.