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31/05/2013

The Lamma Island Hong Kong is known for its seafood, pigeon restaurant and slightly "hippy" culture.

The third largest of the outlying islands, and somehow less well known both to visitors and to Hong Kong residents, is Lamma. Although it is just over 13 square kilometers (five sq mi), Lamma is rich in green hills and beautiful bays. But because of its rugged terrain, there is only a very small area of farmland. Rocky and bare hilltops dominate the island's grassy lower slopes. Archeologists have associated it with some of the earliest settlements in Hong Kong .

Lamma is an island devoted to fishing, with a population of around 8,000 people. Among them are a surprising number of Europeans, who value the peace and quiet of the rural lifestyle of Lamma, which like several others of the outlying islands has no cars. Although the island has a regular ferry service, it has remained relatively undiscovered, much to the joy of those who have moved out to its peaceful ambience.

Yung Shue Wan
Yung Shue Wan ( Banyan Bay ), at the north end of Lamma, is one of two ferry gateways to the island. This village, popular with expatriates trying to get away from the noisy crowds of Hong Kong , has a number of restaurants and bars. Its narrow main street is lined with shops and fresh seafood stands. Following the main street through the small village, it is only a short stroll out into Lamma's empty countryside.

Sok Kwu Wan

Sok Kwu Wan lies on the eastern shore of a long fjord-like inlet known as Picnic Bay and is the Lamma village closest to Aberdeen . It is the haunt of Hong Kong 's "Weekend Admirals" or "Saturday Sailors" the nautical names given to the colony's pleasure-junk captains.

Picnic bay is brimming with floating fish and shrimp farms, all tended by a picturesque fleet of assorted boats of various sizes and ships. The nautical products, fresh as can be, of the seafood industry find their way to markets and tables throughout Hong Kong . As can be expected from a fishing village, Sok Kwu Wan also has its own 150-year-old Tin Hau Temple .

Sok Kwu Wan bustles with a long string of seafood restaurants, even more charming in the evening when each establishment tries to out-do its neighbour with bright lighting displays and the marvelous aromas of fresh-cooked fish, shrimp or prawns, lobster, shellfish, and other seafood.

30/05/2013

Bangkok ranked world's top travel spot

NEW YORK - Bangkok has edged out London as the world's most popular air travel destination, becoming the first Asian city to earn the distinction, according to a ranking by the MasterCard Index of Global Destination Cities.

The Thai capital headed the 2013 list based on total projected visits by foreigners, followed by London, Paris, Singapore and New York. Istanbul and Dubai showed the strongest expected growth in the number of visitors.

Dr Yuwa Hedrick-Wong, who compiled the index, said Bangkok benefited from its many air links to some of the fastest-growing cities across the world, especially in China and Japan. Visits to Bangkok were expected to grow by 9.8 percent this year.

The ranking was based on a city's expected international air travel arrivals and the amount of money spent in the city by those arrivals.

In 2013, visits to Istanbul were projected to increase by 9.5 percent, and visits to Dubai by 10.9 percent.

If all of the top 10 cities maintained their current growth rates, the index predicted that by 2016 Bangkok and London would be followed by Istanbul in the No. 3 spot, with Paris at No. 4 and Dubai at No.5, with Singapore and New York behind them.

International arrivals by car, train, and bus were not counted in the rankings.
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/05/30/13/bangkok-ranked-worlds-top-travel-spot

NEW YORK - Bangkok has edged out London as the world's most popular air travel destination, becoming the first Asian city to earn the distinction, according to a ranking by the MasterCard Index of Global Destination Cities.

29/05/2013

Drawn heavenwards, your eyes trace 56 storeys to the top of Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong.



Enchanting mementoes from the gift shop
Drawn heavenwards, your eyes trace the 56 storeys of Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong, a luxurious tower overlooking the city’s most prestigious shopping, cultural and business addresses. Within this urban sanctuary are remarkable treasures waiting to be discovered. You step inside with anticipation.

In the atrium, the arresting "Great Motherland of China", the largest Chinese landscape silk painting in the world, is grand and inspiring. It almost stops time; you do not realize how long you were held by its artistry. But the wonders never cease here.

When you step into Lobby Lounge for a quick drink, the 130-year-old Banyan Tree holds your gaze. This had cost HKD 24million to conserve – a unique gesture in this bustling metropolis that lets nothing stand in its way.

Before you know it, lunchtime beckons. The shopping will just have to defer to the promise of exalted cuisine. After all, Conde Nast Traveler has honoured Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong, as one of the best hotels in the world for dining.

With six restaurants, you decide to start with the obvious choice – Shangri-La's very own, Summer Palace. The satisfying lunch has energized you for a shopping spree. You don’t have far to go with Hong Kong's Pacific Place mall just below the hotel.

You return laden with your loot. It's time for a well-earned rest. At the Horizon Club, well above the city, you admire the doubly stunning views of The Peak and Victoria Harbour over an evening cocktail.

It’s been an eventful day, and you can't wait to do it all over again. But for now, time stands still in this city sanctuary. Welcome to Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong.

23/05/2013

CHINA TRAVEL TIPS

China's international visitors have rocketed to an impressive 27.11 million in 2011. It is said that in less than 10 years, the country will become the first tourist destination with the world's largest number of visitors. Have you got a China travel plan in your mind? Do you want to have acquaintance with this country and know her special charm? Here we show some practical China travel tips, helping you know the ABC’s of the country, better make a travel plan before departure, and deal with emergencies or anything unpredictable while traveling. If you choose us, we will go to great lengths offer superb service and pure-hearted China tour tips and advice.

http://www.travelchinaguide.com/essential/

22/05/2013

MAUI FOUR SEASON RESORT
Overlooking Wailea Beach, this luxurious Maui hotel offers 3 swimming pools and 3 restaurants on-site. It features spacious rooms with ocean or garden views. Kahului Airport is 17 miles away.

Free Wi-Fi is offered in each spacious guest room at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. Guest rooms are stocked with 2 bottles of water daily and include a refrigerated private bar and a coffee maker.

Maui Four Seasons Resort offers guests 3 restaurants serving a variety of cuisine. Chef Wolfgang Puck’s restaurant Spago features a fusion of Hawaiian and California cuisine with ocean views. Ferraro's Bar e Ristorante offers rustic Italian cuisine with a Hawaiian flare. DUO Steak and Seafood restaurant offers poolside dining. If guests prefer a cocktail, Lobby Lounge offers drinks, sushi and ocean views.

Guests are offered an on-site spa and wellness center for massages, facials, and salon services at Four Season Resort Maui at Wailea. Tennis courts and tennis rackets are available to guests.

The Shops at Wailea are less than 1 mile away from this hotel. Wailea Golf Club is 2 minutes’ drive away. Haleakala National Park is 43 miles away.

Hotel Rooms: 380, Hotel Chain: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

21/05/2013

The world’s longest and fastest zip slide is found at the Sun City resort in South Africa. The Zip 2000 ride skims 2km (1.24 miles) down a rugged African hillside and valley. The descent is the equivalent of a 280-metre (900-plus foot) vertical drop – all that gravity sees riders reach speeds of up to 150km (93 miles) per hour.

17/05/2013

PAL Gets Its 5th Boeing 777 Jet

MANILA -- Philippine Airlines has received its fifth Boeing 777-300ER, which will be utilized for the carrier's flights to Asia, Australia and in the Middle East.

Moreover, the airline said the jet's fuel efficiency feature is advantageous for its long-haul flights to Canada and regional flights to Hong Kong and China.

The new Boeing 777 can accommodate 370 passengers and boasts of flat business class seats and individual audio-video entertainment even for those in the economy class.

Following the delivery of the new plane, PAL's total fleet count now stands at 45.

PAL is set to fly to one new domestic and 11 new international destinations this year.

The flag carrier will mount flights to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) on May 2; to Darwin, Brisbane, and Perth (Australia) on June 1; Guangzhou (China) on June 2; Abu Dhabi (UAE) on Oct. 1; Dubai (UAE) on Nov. 1; Doha (Qatar) on Nov. 1; and Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam (Saudi Arabia) on Dec. 1.

Meanwhile, Manila to Basco, Batanes flights will begin on May 1.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/05/16/13/pal-gets-its-5th-boeing-777-jet

MANILA -- Philippine Airlines has received its fifth Boeing 777-300ER, which will be utilized for the carrier's flights to Asia, Australia and in the Middle East.

15/05/2013

Retreat to The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul. Located in the economic epicenter of South Korea, our five-star luxury hotel offers 375 breathtaking guest rooms, including 47 elegant hotel suites and 75 club level rooms – each with exclusive amenities and commanding views of downtown Seoul. Whether business or leisure travel brings you to Seoul, our luxury hotel accommodations and outstanding service will comfort and delight you.

Featuring award-winning cuisine and a sophisticated lounge, as well as convenient access to world-class shopping at Cheongdam-dong, many of the country’s most renowned businesses and a host of tourist attractions – like the Kyobo Tower and stunning modern skyscrapers – make this distinctive luxury hotel in Seoul an unforgettable escape.

The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul is a Tier 1 property in The Ritz-Carlton Rewards.

14/05/2013

THE DUBAI MALL!

the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destination. The Dubai Mall, with its 1,200 retail outlets, two anchor department stores, and over 160 food and beverage outlets is one of the Dubai Shopping Festival strategic partners.

So, if you are wondering about what to do in Dubai, then look no further; The Dubai Mall is your ultimate destination for great shopping and entertainment in the city.