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Hainan Island is the largest ocean island and the smallest land province in China and is often called "the Oriental Hawaii". The island is located at south end of China, neighboring countries like the Philippines towards the east, Malaysia and Brunei towards the south, Indonesia (Natuna Islands) towards the southwest, and Vietnam towards the west. Hainan is regarded as a long life island people travelling there seeking a return to nature. Hotels such as Crowne Plaza Hainan Spa & Beach Resort, Sheraton Sanya Resort offer luxury accommodation and service whilst you enjoy the incredible scenery and attractions.
There is no equal elsewhere that has sceneries and fables of dreamlike eloquence, or natural purities like a fairyland as Jiuzhaigou Valley. Located in Nanping County, 450 kilometers from Chengdu City, its name derives from the existence of nine stockaded villages of
Tibetan origin, and it is always regarded as a holy mountain and watercourse by the Tibetan people.
Chengdu, close to Beijing, was an imperial resort in the 18th century. By the end of the century, the Imperial Summer Villa, started by Emperor Kangxi and completed by his grandson, Qianlong, was the size of the Summer Palace, in Beijing, and the Forbidden City combined. It boasts the remains of the largest regal gardens in China.
Beijing also offers stunning attractions.The Laffitte Castle and Lafitte Chateau Hotel is modeled on the French romantic period using features from Versailles Palace. The Castle is a high-level club mansion and large scale French feature scenic park with the integration of French wine culture, French architecture, sculpture, painting and gardening art. It occupies an area of 3,000 units. 95% of the castle park is covered by forests, greenbelt and water surface.
Wuxi Lakeview Park Resort is a 4 star hotel that located at the beautiful lakeside of Taihu, about 15km away from the railway station and 22km away from the airport. The hotel possesses 133 guest rooms totally and all of them are nicely decorated with modern facilities such as mini-bar, ADSL, refrigerator, fire detector and satellite TV. For the business travelers, the hotel could provide 6 different sized meeting rooms. The business center provides a full range of secretarial service and the conference halls are equipped with advanced audio visual system. The hotel has five different restaurants and dining hall, providing delicious Chinese and western food. Other facilities such as swimming pool, sauna, fitness center and beauty saloon are also available in this hotel.
Indian resort hotels can be found in Bangalore, The Angsana Oasis Spa & Resort, Goa at the Renaissance Goa Resort and no trip to India is complete without a visit to the world famous Somatheeram Ayurvedic Beach Resort in Travadrum. The world renowned Oberoi Hotels & Resorts Indian owned, offer the luxurious and stunning Amarvilas in Agra. In Jaipur is the Oberoi Rajvilas and last but not least the Udaivilas in Udaipur.
Indonesia offers a vast range of resort hotels over a large area of islands from luxurious 5 star properties to well placed 3 star hotels offering a range of suitable accommodation for all travellers needs. The former Bali Hilton now called the Ayodya Resort and rates from US$100 plus a range of exclusive benefits can be found at www.abt-travel.com. Westin Resort, Amankila Resort and the well known Amandari cannot be forgotten. For the budget conscience the Bintang Bali Resort is a must. InterContinental Resort Bali is a time old favourite with international travellers. Bintan Island offers the Angsana Resort & Spa and can be reached easily via Singapore.
In Japan the Hyatt Hotels & Resorts offer a wide range of luxury properties:
Park Hyatt Tokyo
Grand Hyatt Tokyo
Century Hyatt Tokyo
Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort and Spa
Hyatt Regency Kyoto
Hyatt Regency Osaka
Grand Hyatt Fukuoka
Hyatt Regency Fukuoka
Whether you prefer a golfing holiday or skiing holiday Japan offers it all. Not to be forgotten is of course Tokyo Disney Resort for that family vacation of a life time.
Malaysian destinations are a must for the international leisure travellers. Rates are extremely attractive for the foreign travellers in 3-5 star hotels. For a heavenly vacation to the Cameron Highlands the Strawberry Park Resort offers pristine clean air and is excellent for a rejuvenating healthy holiday. The Gentings Highlands is the place for the golfing enthusiast and the Awana Golf Resort is the place to be. In Kota Kinabalu your stay at the Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort will fulfil your dream vacation. In Damai Beach the Holiday Inn Resort Damai Beach will please the budget traveller with its attractive rates and location. Langkawi is not to be missed and Pelangi Beach
Resort & Spa 5 star luxury from MYR678 with breakfast included ( www.abt-travel.com).
The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines (Republika ng Pilipinas RP), is an island nation located in Southeast Asia, with Manila as its capital. It comprises 7,107 islands called the Philippine Archipelago, with a total land area of approximately 300,000 square kilometers or 116,000 square miles, making it the 72nd largest country by area. Popular holiday destinations such as Cebu offer 5 star accommodation at Shangri-La's Mactan Island Resort and Badian Island Resort being two of the best. Amanpulo Resort in Palawan is for those where money is no object!
SINGAPORE
A trip to Singapore is a delight in itself, but if you have finished your shopping and sight seeing in this wonderful pristine city then you may wish to consider a side trip to Sentosa Island and stay at the Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort for a break.
Thailand is probably one of the most popular vacation destinations in Asia. The Kingdom of Thailand lies in Southeast Asia, with Laos and Cambodia to its east, the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia to its south, and the Andaman Sea and Myanmar to its west. The country's official name was Siam. Today, this beautiful country with its gentle calm people offers travellers a range of wonderful attractions, holiday resorts, shopping, cultural experience and a food tasting haven. Even in the busy city of Bangkok you can relax in resort hotels. The Marriott Hotels & Resorts offer such a property, the Marriott Bangkok Resort & Spa which is a resort in the city.
In Chiang Rai the Dusit Island Resort will provide you with a superb hotel experience and restful vacation and if you go to Hua Hin then the Dusit Resort & Polo Club is waiting for you. There are so many resort hotels in Thailand that each persons unique tastes can be met. For those in search of a Health Spa go no further than the Chiva Som International Health Resort. Not for the budget conscience but it is all inclusive. For the more relaxed younger travellers then Koh Samui is the place to be. Here you can find a vast range of accommodation from budget to the very best. Zazen Boutique Hotel & Spa in Koh Samui is "paradise in Thailand". Five star amenities, friendly and professional service and a location which is hard to beat. Not far from Bangkok in easy driving distance is Pattaya. A lively cosmopolitan town on the ocean but there are hotels which are a little of the main track where you can enjoy peace and still have the evening's entertainment in walking distance, try the Dusit Resort Pattaya. Phuket is very popular for visitors to Thailand, especially for Europeans. Le Merdien Phuket Beach Resort offers 5 star luxury with a French touch.
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