Archive for August, 2008

The Raffles Hotel - Singapore

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

dscf9023.JPGOne of the top attractions in Singapore is the Raffles Hotel which was declared a national monument in 1987 and received its name from Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore.

The hotel itself stands out in the city to be one of the nicest hotels in Singapore that simply oozes luxury. There are many luxury suites to choose to stay in from the top presidential suites to the personality suites; they provide comfort for all tastes. Facilities include a roof top pool, plenty of restaurants and bars including the famous long bar where you get the best Singapore sling, a spa, a theatre and an arcade full of high end shops such as Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co.

Visit the Raffles website for more information. Prices start around £409 per night based on two people sharing but if it’s a little bit too pricey make sure you visit the shopping arcade and the long bar.

Sentosa Island - Singapore

Friday, August 15th, 2008

dscf9092.JPGBy far one of the most beautiful, adventure attractions in Singapore, Sentosa Island is a must see!

Located just off the coast of the city enjoy the views from the sky train over to Sentosa Island and with plenty of entertainment for everyone there is plenty to do and it won’t disappoint. Chose from many different attractions such as the tiger sky tower, the butterfly park and insect kingdom museum, the songs of the sea light show or the underwater world and dolphin lagoon to name a few. If you’re perhaps looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of city life and just want to relax visit one of the islands lovely beaches. The Silosa beach is pretty and has a selection of beach bars and cafes on the beach to keep you hydrated from the amazing sunshine.

Visit the Singapore tourist website for more information on Sentosa Island.

Tubing - Vang Vieng Laos

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

laso20.jpgBefore I went travelling people told me the best thing to do in the whole of South East Asia is tubing in Laos.

So on my way through Laos I figured it was only natural to follow the crowd and see what tubing is. You literally rent a tube (rubber ring) and then are driven up far along the river Nam Song to the point where you are dropped off and start to tube from. The river is quite nice and clean in South East Asia’s summer so it is advised to go around December/January when it isn’t monsoon season. As you float down the river you are offered a hook which a man then pulls so you can get to the river bank and get off to sit back and relax with a beer at a bar. There are many bars dotted down the river with rope swings, straw huts and football/volley ball grounds.

An experience for a traveler looking for a wild and fun time.

The Burj Al Arab - Dubai

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

dscf8835.JPGYou must have all heard of it, arguably one of the most expensive and nicest hotels in the world. The Burj Al Arab, it’s as beautiful in life as it looks in magazines and not to mention how lavish it is.

The billowing sail shaped hotel reaches the height of 321 meters and stands out like a diamond on the gulf of Arabia. At night the hotel lights up in different colours making it a sight to see in Dubai. Catering for the highest maintenance of clients the hotel offers you anything you need. The hotel does not offer rooms it offers suites, 202 to be exact and they are pure luxury with a state of the art entertainment system and a floor to ceiling view of the sea and city. The sky view bar is well known for its celebrity clientele as is the restaurant a tourist attraction in itself with a huge fish tank that looks like the sea. The location is perfect for those who want a relaxing holiday by the beautiful beach with views of the ocean and yachts and it suits those who want to visit the city as everything is just a short taxi ride away.

As you can imagine the hotel is pricey starting from £601 per night based on 2 adults sharing in September, visit the website for more information.

Mauritius - A dream honeymoon!

Monday, August 11th, 2008

MauritiusA map of Mauritius quickly reveals why the island nation is one of the world’s most inviting and popular honeymoon destinations, with more than 90 kilometres of white sandy beaches and safe, crystal clear lagoons. It is a haven, a retreat and a place to explore and be happy in all rolled into one.

As the map indicates, Mauritius is situated some 2,400 km off Africa’s south-west coast and protected from the open sea – the Indian Ocean - by the world’s third largest coral reef which surrounds the island, apart from the south.

Volcanic in origin, Mauritius is a country of fascinating contrasts: mountains are scattered throughout the island, along with tropical forests and its amazing coastal scenery. Although the island’s most famous bird – the dodo – was last seen in the late 17th Century, Mauritius boasts a profusion of flora and fauna, with tropical gardens, lakes, bird parks and even and extinct volcano or two to visit.

The capital, Port Louis, is a thriving mix of old colonial, with Portuguese, Dutch, French and British architectural and cultural influences and striking modernity, with high-rise offices, vying with the mountain range that surrounds the city. Among its many features are its busiest thoroughfare – the wonderful Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Street – named after a former prime minister - and the Champ de Mars racecourse, founded in 1812.

As the US writer Mark Twain noted in his book Following the Equator: “You gather the idea that Mauritius was made first and then heaven, and that heaven was copied after Mauritius.” If you would like to book an ideal honeymoon like this visit Mauritius Honeymoons at Holidays Please.