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Hua Hin at a glance 02/07/2009
Long the retreat of the Thai nobility, celebrities and the well-to-do, Hua Hin and its surrounds have grown from quiet fishing villages into proper destinations for fine living. Some of the best spas and golf courses in the country can be found here ...
Faster and More Comfortable Ferries to Bintan 28/06/2009
The two new ferries - the Wan Seri Beni and the Wan Sendari - which are named after two prominent queens in Malay Srivijaya history, will reduce the traveling time between Singapore and Bintan to just 45 minutes, compared to a previous time of close ...
Chatuchak weekend market cleansed to prevent H1N1 flu 15/06/2009
Chatuchak, Bangkok?s biggest weekend market, much-frequented by foreign tourists and Thais alike, will carry out a massive cleaning of its premises in the wake of increased new H1N1 infections. The cleaning work will be done on Monday and Tuesday, ...
Thailand Extends Free Visa Service For Chinese Tourists 11/06/2009
To attract more Chinese tourists to visit Thailand, the country plans to extend the previous three-month-long visa free policy for foreign tourists to the end of the year. Until December 31, 2009, each tourist will also get travel insurance for ...
Sunshine Guarantee @ Layana Resort & Spa, Koh Lanta, Thailand 05/06/2009
The "adults-only" Layana Resort & Spa is offering a refund for each full day of rain. If it rains continuously between 10.00am and 05.00pm the resort will pay back THB 1,000 per room per day. The promotion is valid for all guests staying at the ...
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Auckland - Auckland, enjoys a diverse culture. Visit its many islands, or simply ascend the Sky Tower and enjoy the great view over the rainforest mountain ranges. Auckland is the best place to start exploring the North of the country. It's a great city and offers you everything you want.
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Bali - A friendly and remarkably artistic people, the Balinese have created a dynamic society with unique arts and ceremonies, making Bali synonymous world wide with the perfect ‘tropical paradise’. Terraced rice fields dominate the landscape, rivers and small irrigation streams direct the luscious green landscape, filling the air with the enchanting sound of running almost through the center of the island.
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Bangkok - Thai people call their capital "Krung Thep" which means the city of angels. It was founded about 300 years ago to replace the old capital city, Thonburi. Most interesting tourist places in Bangkok are grand and splendid temples and palaces, canals and rivers. Furthermore, Bangkok is also a shopping center of all kinds of goods.
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Barcelona - As the capital of Catalonia and Spain’s gateway to the Mediterranean, cosmopolitan Barcelona is also among focal points of European tourism, galvanized by the 1992 Olympic Games. Landmark buildings and world-class museums include architect Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Família, the Picasso Museum, the Gothic Cathedral and Les Rambles, the tree-lined promenade running through the heart of the old Gothic Quarter.
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Beijing is the capital of the people's Republic of China. The municipality is under direct administration of China's Central Government. The city is the center of politics, culture, and international exchanges, as well as one of the largest metropolises of industry, finance and trade.

After a fifty-year lull, Berlin is back – back as the capital of a reunified Germany and back as one of Europe’s greatest cities. After World War II, Berlin was a crippled pawn, sandwiched between East and West, with a literal and metaphoric wall deeply dividing the two halves. The northeastern German city even suffered the ignominy of losing its capital status, as the West German government fled to Bonn. Today, the Cold War and the iconic events of November 1989, which saw the Berlin Wall torn to pieces by those whom it had oppressed for so long, are starting to seem like a distant memory and all the talk in Berlin is of the future.

Brussels is a cosmopolitan city, with a liveliness and an appeal that are intimately related to its role as a crossroads for all of Europe. Architectural styles range from Gothic cathedrals and churches to the gracious classical facades of the Palais des Nations, the Royal Palace and to the many art nouveau and art deco houses in the comfortable neighborhoods where the Bruxellois live.
Brussels is the sumptuous city of choice for Eurocrats, historic and luxuriously cozy. With artistry rich, architecture as graceful as its cuisine and diversity frothier than the beer, Brussels is an heirloom of northern culture at its best.
It has great seafood in great restaurants, the smell of hot waffles on a cold winter's day, cafes and pubs that never close, the cosmopolitan but neighborly feel, forests practically on the doorstep, pheasant and truffles in autumn, comic strips, designer shops... 

Dubai is as tourist friendly as it gets. A cosmopolitan city with endless attractions, Dubai has both natural and cultural sites to visit, with superb sports and shopping. Dubai is clean, safe and warm with friendly people.

Even among Italy's treasure packed cities Florence is something special. Although it has long been a destination for the discerning traveller it continues to grow in popularity as its cultural charms become even more widespread. Florence rises from the breathtakingly beautiful landscape of Tuscany like a living piece of history. Even the most normal street or building is a work of art in itself and demonstrates the simple classical beauty that defined the Renaissance. Everywhere you turn you'll see works by Michelangelo, Donatello, Brunelleschi or any other of the artists of Italy's undisputed Golden Age.

Despite the obvious love of shopping and eating, the perpetually crowded streets, glitzy neon lights and hard-core work ethic, it can all be put into context when you consider that the most expensive houses and powerful banks could not be planned without close consultation with the feng shui master. Look at the elegant sharp angles of the Bank of China building, or the high-tech iconic HSBC in Central, then realize that their exact location was plotted with due consideration to keeping the spirits and dragons happy. Somehow this spiritual side of Hong Kong neutralizes some of its commercial excesses and is a great leveller. Even stepping inside any temple a few feet away from a traffic jam reveals the respect that many Chinese people always have for their religious and cultural traditions, whether burning paper money for loved ones to enjoy “on the other side” or eating mooncakes to celebrate mid-Autumn festival.

For those who want to relax in peaceful surroundings, play some wonderful rounds of golf and soak up the tropical sun, Hua Hin, with its numerous water sports activities, 6 world class golf courses (and 4 others nearby) and great seafood dining options, is the ideal place to be.

Welcome to Lloret de Mar, a town with over a thousand years of history. Pioneer of European tourism since the 1950s, over the years the modern, dynamic town of Lloret has become a major tourist destination. Meeting place of different cultures, Lloret has managed to maintain its own traditional customs and identity while incorporating new values as befits a cosmopolitan town. Good tourist infrastructure, modern facilities and a wide range of hotels, restaurants, shops and entertainment make Lloret a major tourist destination.

London is a cosmopolitan mixture of the Third and First Worlds, of chauffeurs and beggars, of the establishment, the avowedly working class and the avant-garde. Unlike comparable European cities, much of London looks unplanned and grubby, but that is part of its appeal. Visiting London is like being let loose on a giant-sized Monopoly board clogged with traffic. Even though you probably won't know where you are exactly, the names will at least look reassuringly familiar. The city is so enormous, visitors will need to make maximum use of the underground train system: unfortunately, this dislocates the city's geography and makes it hard to get your bearings. Doing some traveling by bus helps fit the city together

Macau is growing in popularity for its’ High Stakes Gambling and as a Premier Casino destination. The most famous Macau Casino is the Lisboa. Other spectacular casinos are the New Century Casino and the Floating Palace Casino. Book your vacation now; you may be the next millionaire in a very exciting Casino Destination! Unlike Las Vegas, you will find the Casinos in Macau to be quite different... vacant are the big flashy neon signs, the big shows in front of the hotels and all the entertainment is different and culturally appealing. Trends show serious gamblers are coming to Macau, and they are coming solely for the gambling experience (and, maybe the red district also...). Macau visitors seem to be very serious about gambling.

The capital of Spain, located in the heart of the peninsula and right in the center of the Castillian plain 646 meters above sea level, has a population of over three million. A cosmopolitan city, a business center, headquarters for the Public Administration, Government, Spanish Parliament and the home of the Spanish Royal Family, Madrid also plays a major role in both the banking and industrial sectors. Most of its industry is located in the Southern fringe of the city, where important textile, food and metal working factories are clustered. Madrid is characterized by intense cultural and artistic activity and a very lively nightlife.

Mallorca is the largest and most visited of the Balearic Islands. It has a surprising number of historic sights worth seeing and its villages and rural areas retain much of the charm that attracted visitors to the island originally. Come discover Gothic architecture, hilltop villages, olive groves and hidden beaches. Party the night through, dine on cuisine straight from the sea or sail on a luxury yacht off-shore. Whether you're after a holiday with style, a beach-bumming time out or an all-day breakfast in one of the open beach-side cafes; Mallorca, will not disappoint.

Situated in the heart of Australia's classic south, Melbourne is often touted as the liveliest city of the World. The place has a compelling appeal in its gardens, its history, its character and its charm. Inhabited by cultures from across the globe, Melbourne has a fascination in the mix of its cosmopolitan people who give generously and share passionately in the richness of this most dynamic and vibrant city. To visit this wondrous city, join us on Travel to Melbourne.

Located in south-east France, perched on the Mediterranean coast halfway between Monaco and Cannes, where the Alps and the Paillon River meet the sea, Nice is a picturesque holiday destination with much to discover.
Nice is the un-official capital of the French Riviera, and a good base for exploring the Cote d’Azur. It is an ideal destination for lovers of sun and sea, with touches of history thrown in for good measure. From Baroque architecture to Rococo Belle Époque, from Impressionism to the New Age, the Cote d'Azur has an impressive cultural heritage that adds to the glamour and beauty already inherent in the area.

The Greater Paris area is full of attractions for all ages. Greater Paris, epitome of romance and gastronomy, and among the world’s renowned tourism destinations, spills over with historic landmarks, cultural treasures and other gems. Classic “musts” include the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and the Arc de Triomphe, yet those delights are only a start for exploring the City of Light.

Prague – a city I will definitely return to. The people of Prague have done a wonderful job of resurrecting their city to its pre-Communist splendor. Much remains to be done, but the transformation thus far is truly a marvel. The city is alive - commercially and culturally. There is music everywhere, every church, every open space has someone playing some instrument. The restaurants, cafés, and bars are constantly filled with a mix of locals and tourists. Many of the restaurants (two I single out below) are serving truly innovative cuisine that would win them star reviews anywhere. The city is vibrant, beautiful and friendly. It is a wonderful place to visit.

Rome, the Eternal City, Rome Caput Mundi. A unique city worldwide because of the completely opposite styles of art and life that manage to live side by side there: Imperial Rome and Baroque Rome, sophisticated Rome and working-class Rome.

Seville is the southern-most of the three biggest Andalusian cities. Seville represents all that is Andalusia: flamenco, the horses, torros... Once a port this is now one of the most important cultural centers of Spain. It is connected to Madrid by an excellent high speed train link (AVE) as well as by its own airport and a good road system. The 1992 World Expo has left the city with a good infrastructure while preserving the beautiful buildings and streets and quiet alleys of the old town. Seville was the choice of the first royal wedding of the current generation of Spanish royal family.

Shanghai is well known in the world not only for its prosperous cosmopolitan feature but also for its rich humanistic resources. In recent years, a number of modern buildings have been added to the city, such as the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Library, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai Grand Theatre, Shanghai Circus City, Shanghai City-Planning Exhibition Hall and Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai Science & Technology Museum. They have become new scenic sights in Shanghai. Colorful festivities, like Shanghai Tourism Festival and Shanghai China International Art Festival, have attracted and increasing number of tourists from home and overseas.

Located a hop and a skip from Finnish waters, Scandinavia's biggest city offers the fascinating sight of a town built on water and surrounded by forest. With the arrival of warmer days, Stockholm and its islands can be visited on foot, by bike or by boat. Apart from the sheer beauty of the site, you'll perhaps above all appreciate the 'Scandinavian spirit' of the inhabitants' lifestyle.

The city of Sydney is well served by the public transport system, which includes an excellent network of buses and trains, providing Sydney with good connections throughout Australia. Sydney is located close to many other interesting towns, cities, tourist attractions and important landmarks, and many visitors in Sydney also travel outside of the city of Sydney, into the surrounding areas. Visitors to Sydney Australia will find that the Sydney public transport system is an ideal option for visitors to view the city's points of interest. Buses, ferries and trains are all extremely efficient ways of enjoying Sydney's sightseeing attractions.

Finding words to express adequately the beauty and uniqueness of Venice has occupied writers for centuries. It is the city’s other-worldly, fairy-tale quality that attracts, keeping visitors flooding its narrow calli and palazzo-packed campi. Not even the less picturesque manifestations of today’s mass tourism – the shops full of flashing plastic gondolas and the serried ranks of nylon football shirts on stalls around the Rialto – can really tarnish the romantic dream. It’s just as well, really. Were the magic to wear thin, what would Venice do? Venice owes its origins to the collapse of the Roman Empire. As Visigoths, Ostrogoths and other lesser Goths swept across northern Italy, the natives took to the small islets and sandbanks of what would become known as the Laguna Veneta.

The world's banking capital is the largest city in Switzerland and definitely one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Located on the north shore of Lake Zurich, this picturesque German-speaking town is split in half by the Limmat River. You can spend days exploring the city's cobbled streets, taking in parks and gardens, visiting the plentiful museums housing some of Europe's most extensive collections or setting sail on the lake.