Travel Insurance
Posted August 29, 2008 , add a commentRegardless of whether your upcoming trip is for pleasure, business or both, travel insurance is a necessity. The amount it costs to protect yourself from such things as lost luggage, cancellations, hotel problems, illnesses and others is minute compared to the amount you would need to pay if you are not adequately insured.
There are many ways to get insured, many credit cards offer travel insurance if you pay for a trip on their card, most travel agencies and airlines will also offer you different insurance options. But are these enough or the best option for your trip and requirements ?
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Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown
Posted August 27, 2008 , add a commentIn Nestled among the newer buidings are many reminders of the ethnic distinctiveness of this vibrant part of Kuala Lumpur. Buddhist temples resplendent in the red and yellow so loved by Chinese people everywhere face trendy, very up-scale stores like “Peter Hoe’s” where everything sold is subtle and elegant, not a trace of red or yellow in sight. On the streets, traditional stands sell fried seafood, spicy tofu, bean curd,fish garnished with chilis, and, of course, noodles everywhere. At one stall Miriam, my wife, stopped to consider the purchase of a (genuine, I swear) Rolex for only $20 US. At another I considered the bright red t-shirts with a Canadian Tire logo reading “Cannabis Tire” and featuring the familiar green five-leafed plant.
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The Magic Of Phuket, Thailand
Posted , add a commentWhen I first arrived in Thailand, I did not expect to fall in love. In fact, just the opposite was true. Driving into Bangkok for a three-day stopover on the way to Phuket Island, my first impression was one of shabby buildings, unsophisticated advertising billboards, and suffocating smog. In the superficial glance I was able to give it, (and through the lens of my Western cultural viewpoint), Bangkok looked like a tawdry imitation of what I had left behind.
Now, after just two weeks spent on Phuket Island, I find that Thailand has captured my heart. I am smitten with the grace of the people, the lush, tropical beauty, and the easy-going and peaceful nature of the place. I initially wondered if the friendliness of theThai people was directed only at my tourist dollars. However, I soon met a young Canadian couple who live up north and teach English; they assured me that it is not. Thailand is called “The Land of Smiles” for very good reason.
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Bangkok travel tips
Posted , add a commentTravel To Bangkok, Thailand’s Best Destinations, Time is passing like reading a fluent, joyful and romantic poem. You get the highest pleasure and do not want to forget it. Bangkok is like that poem. Fluent from dawn to dusk, joyful in the morning, romantic at the evening, and burning at night. Here is Bangkok.
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Royal Cliff Beach Resort in Pattaya wins Five Best of Awards of Excellence 2008
Posted August 20, 2008 , add a commentThe Royal Cliff Beach Resort has become the first hotel property in the world to win five ‘‘Best of Awards of Excellence 2008”, a new world record, from New York’s Wine Spectator magazine.
It is the first time that five such awards have been won by one hotel property in one calendar year anywhere in the world. The restaurants which won the coveted awards are Caprice Restaurant & Bar (Contemporary European), Larn Thong Restaurant (Classical Thai) Grill Room & Wine Cellar (International grilled specialities), Rossini (Italian Cuisine) and Chrysanthemum Palace (Cantonese Cuisine).
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