Archive for the ‘Asia’

  • Four Seasons Jakarta
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    Four Seasons Jakarta
    All the retreats of the Four Seasons family of hotels are awesome and so is this one. Nestled in the core of the central business district, the Four Seasons Jakarta is contrastingly a peaceful sanctuary aiming to offer you the inherited luxurious comfort at any time of the year. Flanked by the tropical gardens, the modern structure engulfs light interiors toned by the nationally old as well as modern art works, which invoke a prudence of supremely spacious living that is not to be experienced anywhere else in the city. The Four Seasons Jakarta hotel is very near to Sasmita Loka Museum, National Monument, General Soedirman, Jakarta Cathedral, and Bung Karno Stadium. Rooms Right from 2nd to 17th floor, there are some 320 guest rooms as well as suites all of which are regarded among the most spacious in Jakarta. In each room, you will  [...]
    Posted at March 16th, 2011 at 12:03 am
  • The Peninsula Manila
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    The Peninsula Manila
    For more than 25 years, The Peninsula Manila has been the pick of the discerning travelers who need elegance with tranquility in Philippines. Everything herein symbolizes ageless sophistication as well as celebrated service right from luxury rooms to the entrance soaked in waterfall ambiance. However, it is the friendly service that a majority of the guests admire at the Peninsula Manila, which has never faulted. Further while the lobby is majestic for live music evenings; the room décor boasts the ambiance of ageless Filipino via the refined natural materials. Nestled in Makati, this chic retreat is very near to Baywalk, Philippines Stock Exchange, Ayala Center/Glorietta, and Ayala Museum. Rooms At The Peninsula Manila, there are some 497 guest rooms on 11 floors including the Deluxe and Superior types as well as the Premier  [...]
    Posted at March 15th, 2011 at 12:03 am
  • Conrad Bali, Nusa Dua
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    Conrad Bali, Nusa Dua
    You must have been to many beachfront hotels in the world, but this one is unique with its setting and surroundings. The Conrad Bali is secluded on the cool acres of tropical greens as well as lagoons that boast some of the fascinating waterfalls. To its natural charm, a finishing touch is given by its 350-metre beach that is the home of 14 beach bales or cabanas. Complementing this naturally relaxing setting are the embraced architectural designs boasting contemporary Balinese style and over 300 deluxe suites as well as rooms all of which offer the vistas of the gardens, lagoons, or the ocean. Further, the stunning modern venues for business meeting as well as social occasions floating on a beachfront reserve makes you and your event special. Luxury is a local tradition in Conrad Bali since 2004, which aims at relaxing as well  [...]
    Posted at March 10th, 2011 at 02:03 am
  • Viceroy Bali
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    Viceroy Bali
    Welcome to the historic retreat in Ubud! Not only this, but the Viceroy Bali is the most elite ultra-luxury hotel of the island that is proud to be in the amazingly pristine scenery offering the unmatched valley vistas. Being a member of the SLH (Small Luxury Hotels), this chic sanctuary ensures that its guests experience the utter environment of privacy as well as relaxation along with over-the-standard level of careful service. It is its this assurance that provides Viceroy Bali something in return – a well-earned status among the urbane patrons of the world according to whom this one is among the world’s superb boutique hotels. So, what you can expect here? Well, the list is long: award-winning restaurant called the CasCades, fully equipped gym, the special Lembah Spa, the interesting valley-top infinity pool, and the  [...]
    Posted at March 8th, 2011 at 04:03 am
  • Ubud Hanging Gardens, Bali
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    Ubud Hanging Gardens, Bali
    Welcome to the abode of tranquility and peace in Bali! Captivatingly tucked amidst the emerald rice terraces and the soaring mountains, the Ubud Hanging Gardens adds to the charm of this tropical paradise of truly Asian Indonesia. It soars from the green haven where alongside there flows the Ayung River and the rest sides are soaked in refreshing ambiance. Adorning the heart of the central region in Bali, the Ubud Hanging Gardens is the gift of the Orient-Express family, which is perfectly perched in the Ubud’s cultural spot and that too on a gorge on whose opposite cliff is the fine temple. There are 38 private pool villas all of which are soaked in modern luxury, but are built in a traditional Balinese village style. However, each of them centrally boasts a spacious infinity plunge pool with sunbath decks that looks over the  [...]
    Posted at March 7th, 2011 at 02:03 am
  • Jimbaran Puri Bali Resort & Hotel, Indonesia
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    Jimbaran Puri Bali Resort & Hotel, Indonesia
    Plain but extremely dreamy, at a busy beach yet very tranquil; this is the drawing secret of Jimbaran Puri Bali that offers the far-reaching vistas of one of the most famous beaches in Bali – Jimbaran! The powdery soft sands make up for a perfect tropical shore escape, the evening sun going down the horizon act as the best medium of refreshment, a cozy restaurant alongside the water provides tantalizing stomach fills, the spa unfailingly rejuvenates the trinity (body, mind, and soul), and the tropical flowers in the garden lets you inhale the life-inspiring scents. What else you want at this perfect Balinese retreat for an overall revival? In this Orient-Express hotel, you can customarily bribe yourself to experience the island’s spirit at its best. The Jimbaran Puri Bali holds a prime location in the sense that it is close  [...]
    Posted at March 4th, 2011 at 02:03 am
  • Harmandir Sahib Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab
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    Harmandir Sahib Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab
    Harmandir Sahib, the official name for the Golden Temple, changed in 2005, is the chief holy centre for Sikhs. Rightly, the previous name of the holy tomb was given after the upper part of the temple structure wrapped in pure gold foil. The magnificent structure of the shrine is as mystic as the religious values and faith stories attached to the Golden Gurudwara, as it also known. Not just a holy place but Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib is a tourist attraction for people all over the world. The structure of the religious tomb has been constructed a number of times over the ages. The temple was built by Guru Arjan Singh, the fifth Sikh Guru. History depicts that the temple had been targeted many times for religious wars and had been crushed to the ground but was built even more beautifully and with more effort and faith every time. Even  [...]
    Posted at February 3rd, 2011 at 03:02 am
  • Yangtze River Cruise: Tips for the best deal
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    Yangtze River Cruise: Tips for the best deal
    You must have had an extravagant cruising experience on any of the destined oceans or seas of the world. However, have you ever tried to do so, on the rivers? Well, an entertaining vacation that is beyond the lavishness of the oceanic vessels is a genuinely serviced aim of a river cruise. And believe me; a river cruise is alternatively a friendly as well as enchanting way of enjoying a holiday. So, consider a river cruise if you want to leave behind all the extravagance of ocean as well as sea cruises, but still want a more fascinating adventure. A river cruise offers a window to the local history, wildlife, scenic vistas, and cultural life along the waterway as well as its surrounding regions. A trip of exploring the role of something that has contributed to the development of several civilizations is truly far appealing than those  [...]
    Posted at December 21st, 2010 at 12:12 am
  • Lake Ashi: Scenic and adventurous
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    Lake Ashi: Scenic and adventurous
    Also known as the Hakone or Ashinoko Lake, Lake Ashi refers to a crater lake in Hakone of the Japanese district Kanagawa. Adorning the island of Honshu and its Hakone National Park, this picturesque water body stretches by the side of the active Mount Hakone caldera’s southwest wall. Lake Ashi is scenic in the sense that it offers several hot springs as well as the amazing Mt. Fuji views. Many comfortable ferries as well as boats cross the lake via which you can enjoy the stunning vistas. A majority of these boats are complete mock-ups of pirate ships. The reason that it is also adventurous is that there are many hiking trails here. Besides these two activities, there are some more attractions around Lake Ashi. Therefore, many tourists choose to reside in the surrounding resorts. One of the best close by highlights is the ride  [...]
    Posted at December 13th, 2010 at 01:12 am
  • Phuket Diving: Be a proud diver!
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    Phuket Diving: Be a proud diver!
    Rated as among the top 10 diving destinations on Earth, Phuket is a wonder in itself and so is the Phuket diving. All thanks to the stunning reefs, strange rock formations under water, and vast diversity of marine life all of which together offer some memorable opportunities for the divers who range from novice to experts. There is no doubt that Phuket diving is an outstanding experience in several ways. I am writing this article for those who have never ever dived here, but wish to explore its coral and fish all thriving in the tropical water. The factor that has played a major role in the uniqueness of Phuket is its geographic location – where this Thai great island stands and what flanks it gives a different touch to the ocean as compared to the other tropical destinations that you know about. Tucked as a pearl in the middle  [...]
    Posted at December 2nd, 2010 at 01:12 am
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