singapore

singapore

If there is one word that best captures Singapore, it is

“unique”. A dynamic city rich in contrast and colour, you'll

find a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and

architecture here. Brimming with unbridled energy, this little

dynamo in Southeast Asia embodies the finest of both East and

West.

A single day's trail will take you from the past to the future,

from exotic ethnic enclave to efficient business centre, from

serene gardens to sleek skyscrapers.


Raffles Hotel Singapore

Declared a National Monument in 1987, the hotel has grown from

strength to strength. With its restoration and reopening in

1991, Raffles Hotel today stands as a jewel in the crown of

Singapore's hospitality industry, renowned and loved for its

inimitable style and unsurpassed excellence in service and

facilities.

In multicultural Singapore it is not surprising that the

visionary founders of Raffles Hotel were a quartet of

enterprising Armenian brothers: Martin, Tigran, Aviet and

Arshak Sarkies.

Raffles Hotel opened in 1887 in a rather sombre-looking old

bungalow known as the Beach House. It was named after Sir

Stamford Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore. Topical

suites and sola topis were as much a part of Raffles Hotel's

early style as bentwood tables and rattan chairs. Over the

years the hotel has evolved into one of the world's most

beloved grand hotels and welcomed innumerable celebrities,

writers and royalty.

'Best Hotel in Asia', The Daily Telegraph's UltraTravel Awards,

2007

'Best Luxury Hotel', 17th Annual TTG Travel Awards, 2006
Start your day with a hearty breakfast amidst lush vegetation

with Singapore's very own orang utans. Then take a step back in

time as you enter a traditional Chinese temple, Muslim mosque,

Hindu temple and Christian church - all in the same

neighbourhood.

Return to the present by strolling down Orchard Road, picking

up the latest fashion trends and entertaining local catch

phrases along the way.
A simple meal is made memorable when drifting along the

Singapore River on a traditional bumboat. Step off the boat and

get catapulted 60 metres into the air on a reverse bungy ride!

More laughter and fun is in store if you board an amphibious

"duck" to explore the city, in the company of its wacky guides.

After a day of excitement, retreat into the peaceful sanctuary

of our acclaimed spa, just a stone's throw away from the best

business facilities in the world.

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Malaysian

Malaysia is a federation of thirteen states in Southeast

Asia.The country consists of two geographical regions divided

by the South China Sea:

Peninsular Malaysia (or West Malaysia) on the Malay Peninsula

shares a land border on the north with Thailand and is

connected by the Johor-Singapore Causeway and the

Malaysia-Singapore Second Link to the south with Singapore. It

consists of nine sultanates (Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Negeri

Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor and Terengganu), two

states headed by governors (Malacca and Penang), and two

federal territories (Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur).[3]
Malaysian Borneo (or East Malaysia) occupies the northern part

of the island of Borneo, bordering Indonesia and surrounding

the Sultanate of Brunei. It consists of the states of Sabah and

Sarawak and the federal territory of Labuan.
The name "Malaysia" was adopted in 1963 when the Federation of

Malaya (Malay: Persekutuan Tanah Melayu), Singapore, Sabah and

Sarawak formed a 14-state federation.[4] Singapore was expelled

from the federation in 1965 and subsequently became an

independent country.

Although politically dominated by the Malays, modern Malaysian

society is heterogeneous, with substantial Chinese and Indian

minorities.[6] Malaysian politics have been noted for their

allegedly communal nature;[7] the three major component parties

of the Barisan Nasional each restrict membership to those of

one ethnic group. However, the only major intercommunal

violence the country has seen since independence was the May 13

racial riots of 1969 that occurred in the wake of an election

campaign that was dominated by racial issues.


JOHOR BAHRU HOTEL MALAYSIA
The Hyatt Regency Johor Bahru Hotel enjoys a dynamic location

fronting the Straits of Johor at the centre of this

southern-most Malaysian city. Our Malaysian hotel is near the

Sultan's Palace, 10 minutes from downtown and just 30 minutes

across the causeway to downtown Singapore.


Hyatt Regency Johor Bahru
Jalan Sungai Chat, P.O. Box 222, 80720 Johor Bahru,
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Tel: +60 7 222 1234 Fax: +60 7 223 2718
Email: reservations@hrjb.com.my
Maps & Directions

Thailand

Thailand, formally the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia. To its east, lie Laos and Cambodia; to its south, the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia; and to its west, the Andaman Sea and Myanmar. Its capital and largest city is Bangkok, one of the largest cities in the world.

History Of Thailand
Different indigenous cultures have existed in Thailand since the time of the Baan Chiang culture. However, due to its geographical location, Thai culture has always been greatly influenced by India and China as well as the neighboring cultures of Southeast Asia. However, the first Siamese/Thai state is traditionally considered to be the Buddhist kingdom of Sukhothai founded in 1238, following the decline and fall of the Khmer Empire in the 13th - 15th century.

A century later, Sukhothai's power was overshadowed by the larger Siamese kingdom of Ayutthaya, established in the mid-14th century. After the sack of Angkor by the Siamese armies in 1431, much of the Khmer court and its Hindu customs were brought to Ayuthaya, and Khmer customs and rituals were adopted into the courtly culture of Siam.

After Ayuthaya fell in 1767 to the Burmese, Thonburi was the capital of Thailand for a brief period under King Taksin the Great. The current (Ratthanakosin) era of Thai history began in 1782 following the establishment of Bangkok as capital of the Chakri dynasty under King Rama I the Great.

European powers began traveling to Thailand in the 16th century. Despite European pressure, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been colonized by a European power. The two main reasons for this is that Thailand had a long succession of very able rulers in the 1800s and that it was able to exploit the rivalry and tension between the French and the British. As a result, the country remained as a buffer state between parts of Southeast Asia that were colonised by the two colonial powers. Despite this, Western influence led to many reforms in the 19th century and major concessions to British trading interests. This included the loss of the three southern provinces, which later became Malaysia's three northern states.

In 1932, a bloodless revolution resulted in a new constitutional monarchy. During the war, Thailand was allied with Japan. Yet after the war, it became an ally of the United States. Thailand then went through a series of coups d'état, but eventually progressed towards democracy in the 1980s.

In 1997, Thailand was hit with the Asian financial crisis and the Thai baht was soon worth 56 baht to the U.S. Dollar compared to about 25 baht to the dollar before 1997. Since then the baht has regained some strength and currently trades around 33-35 baht to the dollar. Prompting a response for reform, Utah State University jumped at the opportunity and brought consultants led by engineering dean Bruce Bishop and sociologist Yun Kim, whose five-year, $10-million contract was funded in part by a low-interest loan from the Asian Development Bank. Utah State University's practical experience at home and abroad bolstered the courage of the government agency held accountable, the Department of Skill Development (DSD) in Thailand's Ministry of Labor. This provided an invaluable service which helped train and educate.

The official calendar in Thailand is based on Eastern version of the Buddhist Era, which is 543 years ahead of the Gregorian (western) calendar. For example, the year 2007 AD is called 2550 BE in Thailand.

Kata Palm Resort is located right on Kata Beach in Phuket, Thailand. The resort is just 20 minutes away from Phuket Town Centre, 15 minutes to Promthep Cape; the best sunset point one of the many island attractions. The complete white sandy beach and clear water of Kata Beach is only between 7-10 minutes on foot to our excellent facilities which await you with the charming friendliness of Thai hospitality.

The mini shopping and entertainment center are conveniently within walking distance under the shady palm tree or take a pleasant stroll while the sun is setting.

A wide variety of the pristine natural surroundings, mountains views, friendly local people look forward to your visits.

Additionally, the resort's location is a convenient starting point for visits to attractions on and around Phuket, such as sunset point at Promthep Cape, Kathu waterfalls, safari trekking trips, the nearby Phuket Country Club Golf Course and the one and a half hour cruising away to eco canoeing at Hong Island in Krabi.

Location
Kata Palm Resort is conveniently located on Patak Road, (behind Club Mediterranee), Kata beach is a 3-min walk away - and it is the same distance to the Kata entertainment and shopping area.

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul

New Italian restaurant, Olivo and new stylish and sophisticated 'Bar Rouge' are now open. The super deluxe 34 story JW Marriott Seoul is ideally situated at Central City, Korea's largest and most popular shopping, dining, and entertainment complex. The hotel is located in Gangnam, on Seoul's south side, where major national and international corporations are headquartered and just 30 minutes from the COEX Convention Center. The JW Marriott boasts the largest guest rooms in Seoul and the most comprehensive health club in Asia, with a genuine European-style spa. Variety of restaurants and bars, as well as a grand ballroom, meeting rooms, executive floors and business center make the hotel the logical choice for visitors to Seoul. Regular nonstop coach service to the airport, and complimentary shuttle to world class shopping centers are available. The Marquis Thermal Spa & Fitness Club brings the latest in Italian health and fitness equipment with newly upgraded facilities

* A heaven of informal luxury made memorable by attentive, personal service
* Elegant accommodations and superb dining choices geared toward the most discriminating traveler
* The Marquis Thermal Spa & Fitness Club, quite simply, the most amazing hotel health facility in Asia
* High-speed Internet access >>
* 497 rooms and suites are luxuriously large feature river or mountain views
* The Presidential Suite, and other specialty Suites, offer unsurpassed luxury and unobtrusive service
* Executive level accommodation offer guests the privacy and personal attention of the lounge.


19-3 Banpo-dong Seocho-gu
* Seoul, 137-040 South Korea
* Phone: 82 2 62826262
* Fax: 82 2 62826263
* Sales: 82 2 62826212
* Sales fax: 82 2 62826222

Damai hotel

Room facilities:
The spacious bungalows are in two categories, superior and deluxe. Both feuture interior space of 40 m2 with kings size four poster beds (twin beds optional in some rooms), lounge area, CD player, TV with dvd player, mini bar, hair dryer, bath robe and slippers. The superior room category feature roofed shower area, the deluxe category are equipped with spacious open air bathrooms with jauzzi.

Resort facilities:
The resort features a spacious open air restaurant, a bar, a small library
with magazines, books, movies and music selection, swimming pool, bale, spa
pavillion and the hotel temple. The park has tropical plants in abundance
and the hotel is surrounded by our own vegetable gardens growing organic
produce and spices.

Spa and well-being:
The spa at Damai offers a full range of Balinese spa and beauty treatments
either in the privacy of your room or in our dedicated spa pavillion. Yoga,
meditation, Tai Chi or Pencak Cilat classes are available on request (pls.
book in advance). The treatments start at 10 usd.

Weddings and ceremonies:
Both Christian and traditional Balinese Hindu weddings and ceremonies can be
held at the hotel upon request with accompanying reception according to your
wishes.
Ceremonies start at 850 usd - but pls inquire to the possibilities.
Note that holding an ‘offi cial’ wedding on Bali - that is a legally binding
wedding, not just the religious ceremony - is possible, but requires a great
degree of preparation and paper work.

Location:
Surrounded by rice paddies and jungle-clad ravines, The Damai is located in the hills overlooking Lovina Bay, 4 km from Lovina center. The hotel is blessed with breathtaking views of Bali’s North coast, from the old capital Singaraja in the East to the sun setting behind the volcanoes of Java to the West.

Tours and transfers:
The resort offers a wide variety of tours and picnics to the surrounding attractions. Special tours can be customized to your wishes. We offer chauffeured transfers to all locations in Bali. Shuttle to/from Lovina is free.

Driving times
Airport/Kuta/Sanur/Legian: 2,5-3 hours
Ubud: 2 hours Singaraja: 20 minutes
Bedugul: 45 minutes
Menjangan: 50 minutes

Air transfer from Denpasar to Gilimanuk is available on request, as is helicopter transfer Denpasar Lovina.

Golf:
The stunning not-to-be-missed Bali Handara Kosaido Golf and Country Club is
just 45 minutes from the hotel and features a world-famous 18 hole golf
course located in the crater of a volcano.

Diving & snorkling:
The protected marine park of Menjangan Island is widely recognised as the
premier dive spot on Bali. With year round visibility of 20+ meters,
Menjangan offers an abundance of marine life accesible also to beginning
divers and snorklers.


HOTEL ADDRESS:
Damai Lovina Villas - Jalan Damai, Kayuputih, Lovina,
Singaraja, Bali, Indonesia. - P.O. Box 272
Telephone (+62) 362 - 41008 - Fax (+62) (0) 362 - 41009

Villa Semana Hotel

Welcome to Villa Semana
Hotel
Villa Semana is a hidden treasure deep in the Ubud area of

Bali. Consisting of 10 traditional Balinese villas, each with

amazing views of surrounding padi fields and the Ayung River, a

stay in this exclusive retreat can be relaxing and spiritual at

the same time.

Built with the discerning traveler in mind, Villa Semana allows

you to experience the romance and charm of staying in a Bali

villa while enjoying the amenities of a modern hotel.

Conveniently located just 10 minutes away from Bali's art and

cultural center of Ubud, Villa Semana is the perfect oasis from

where to start your tours and excursions to the culturally rich

attractions and sites in Bali.

Consider a romantic getaway, anniversary celebration or a group

retreat. The unsurpassed privacy and serenity of Villa Semana

lends itself for weddings, birthdays, commitment-ceremonies and

other private functions.

Hotel Highlights
• Gourmet food and wines
• Genuine Balinese Hospitality
• Award winning Semana Spa by the river
• Unsurpassed views of padi fields and Ayung river


Special Packages
• Honeymoon Package, 3 Nights
• Rekindle Your Romance Package, 3 Nights
• Guest Favourites Package, 3 Nights
• Ladies Only Package , 3 Nights
Villa Semana
Banjar Semana, Desa Singakerta, Ubud Gianyar, Bali - Indonesia
Tel: (62-361) 979 332 / 747 1234 Fax : (62-361) 979 331

Kupu Kupu Barong

Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Kupu Kupu Barong was the first luxury hotel built in Ubud, the region famed for its traditional arts and Balinese dances. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, Kupu Kupu Barong overlooks the spectacular Ayung River valley. Fully renovated in 2004, this property is one of Bali’s finest boutique hotels and is the ideal retreat for even the most demanding traveller.
All 20 villas feature spacious bedrooms and balconies overlooking the tropical paradise of the valley below. Thatched roofs, redwood walls, sumptuous local fabrics and handicrafts create a refined atmosphere, making a break at Kupu Kupu Barong an unforgettable romantic experience. Most of the suites feature private plunge pools, while the two-storey Royal Suite boasts a private swimming pool and traditional bale overlooking the river.
Private butlers ensure that all guests’ needs are met. The combination of French hospitality and this gorgeous tropical setting is a truly winning one.
Luxury Hotel Facilities
• Mango Tree Spa, offering 12 indulgent spa treatments
• Boutique
• Swimming pool
• Mountain bike rental
• White-water rafting

Room Options
All 20 villas feature spacious bedrooms and balconies overlooking the tropical paradise of the valley below. Thatched roofs, redwood walls, sumptuous local fabrics and handicrafts create a refined atmosphere, making a break at Kupu Kupu Barong an unforgettable romantic experience.
Most of the suites feature private plunge pools, while the two-storey Royal Suite boasts a private swimming pool and traditional bale overlooking the river.
Private butlers ensure that all guests’ needs are met.
• Elephant tours

NIKKO BALI Hotel

Bali Hotels: A 5-star diamond luxury resort hotel uniquely and dramatically perched above a 40-metre cliff face overlooking the stunning azure Indian Ocean. Nikko Bali Resort & Spa embraces the mystique of Bali, with its bewildering natural charm, beauty and culture. The friendliness and hospitality of its people, helps provide an exotic and intriguing tropical holiday destination for you.

Security Award
Nikko Bali Resort & Spa received security award for the year 2005, valid from 1 March 2007 to 1 March 2009.
NAME OF PACKAGE SMS PACKAGE (Saving with Minimum Stay)
PRICE USD 734++
SEASONAL SURCHARGES: July 1-31 & September 1-30 : USD 10++/room/night
August 1-31 : USD 30++/room/night
December 21 - January 5 : USD 70++/room/night
INCLUSION

7 nights stay in Garden View Room
One time dinner for 2 persons
Daily buffet breakfast for 2 persons
Return airport transfers
Welcome drink and chilled towel upon arrival
20% OFF for spa treatment
10% OFF for food and beverage in our outlets
TERMS & CONDITIONS

Valid until 31 March 2008
Valid for minimum 7 nights stay and only for new bookings after this offer issued.
Extension stay:
- USD 105++/room/night for garden view room include breakfast for two persons
Upgraded package:
- Ocean View at USD 10++/room/night
- Pool Beach Front at USD 20++/room/night
- Deluxe Beach Front at USD 40++/room/night
Additional for third person:
- USD 265++ for 7 nights inclusive of SMS' benefits and extra bed.
Check-in Time: 15:00 hrs
Check-out Time: 12:00 hrs
Prices are subject to 21% tax and service charge