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Traditional Chinese Wedding Celebrations

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One of the largest and most populous countries in the world, the People’s Republic of China is an awe inspiring destination to visit. China is home to a diverse geography due to its sheer size. You will come across deserts, mountains, plains and beaches if you travel across the country. With a history spanning over thousands of years the Chinese are a proud nation. China is the home to the ancient Silk Road which connected Asia with Europe. Traders travelled this route taking with them Chinese silk to European countries even before the birth of Christ. Today this fascinating country is one of the world’s fastest growing economies and is a major financial and political player in the global arena.

Traditional Chinese wedding celebrations consist of many rituals and traditions. Although at present most Chinese do get married by their own will, according to tradition the parents decide whom one will get married to. Usually the grooms’ parents will send a matchmaker to the brides’ family with a proposal. If the brides’ parents give consent, then the birth dates of the couple will be matched for future fortune. The grooms’ family will then send a betrothal letter and wedding gifts to the brides’ family. Then the two families would decide on a wedding date and arrange the ceremony. This process is known as the six etiquettes in Chinese traditional culture. The traditional Chinese bride usually wears the colour red for good fortune and the wedding banquets are quite elaborate with as many as ten courses being served.

Home to world renowned Chinese cuisine, the country itself has a wide variety of fare to offer. You will notice that local food differ depending on the region of the country. However no matter where you are in China you can easily find delightful dishes to fulfil your appetite. Street food is also extremely popular especially in the major cities.

While visiting China luxury hotels can easily be found in cities like Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong. One of world’s legendary hotels that have established their presence in China is Peninsula Hotels an excellent option where you will be pampered with world class service and you can simply relax and absorb the greatness of the People’s Republic of China.

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Snorkeling At Talu Island

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Koh Talu is a private island located a fifteen minute boat ride from the coast of Bangsaphan, a town in the south of Hua Hin province. The beaches of Koh Talu are covered in green palm trees and are truly beautiful, but it is the island’s shallow reef that stands out as its speciality. The reef consists of different forms of coral, including Mushroom Coral, Staghorn Coral, and Branching Pore Coral, and plays host to a vibrant aquatic life. Colourful moon wrasse, parrot fish, butterfly fish, sergeant major fish are just a few of the many different types of fish snorkelers are bound to run into.

The presence of diverse marine life at a shallow depth and the weak oceanic currents make the waters off Talu the ideal spot for complete novices to take up snorkelling. Those looking to avoid the crowds should try and visit Talu during the weekdays. Scuba divers and snorkelers should take care not to stand on the coral as they are highly sensitive and easily damaged. Other than diving and snorkelling one can also go kayaking, trekking, sailing and fishing on the island. There are several tour operators that ferry people to the island and provide facilities for snorkelling and a few other water sports. This allows tourists to shop around for the best price and equipment.

Thailand is a top holiday destination known for its electric nightlife, divine shopping and stunning beaches. Travellers in search of the country’s best beaches should head north to the famed resort town of Hua Hin. The town has been a favourite among Thai royals for generations, and was originally developed to be an exclusive seaside destination for them. Besides gorgeous beaches there are numerous places of visit, notably the Wat Huay Mongkot, which houses the largest statue of popular monk, Luang Pu Thuat, in Thailand and the Pa La-u Waterfall, with its varieties of birds and butterflies. Things to do include a plethora of water sports as well as land based activities such as golf, spelunking and trekking.

Tourists looking for secluded Hua Hin Hotels can try the Anantara Hua Hin Thailand Resort. The Hua Hin Resorts excellent facilities include a spa and a well landscaped golf course. It is a terrific place to sit back and enjoy the best Thailand has to offer.

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Exploring the Famous Victoria Peak Hong Kong

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Offering breathtaking views, Victoria Peak Hong Kong is one of the city’s most popular attractions and is definitely worth a visit. Known as “The Peak”, it towers 552 metres above sea level and is the city’s highest mountain. Home to great shopping and dining venues, Victoria Peak is a fun place to visit with the entire family and also features the Peak Tower, nature walks and the Peak Tram that offers a truly unforgettable journey to the top. Those in search of a luxurious hotel in Kowloon Hong Kong can stay at the well known The Peninsula Hong Kong. This elegant Hong Kong hotel overlooks Victoria Harbour and is well suited for business and leisure travellers alike.
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Seawings Dubai

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Seawings Dubai is proud to be the only seaplane tour operator in the Middle East. Aboard their spacious Cessna 208 Caravan amphibian aircraft they take you on a spellbinding experience of a bird’s eye view of a city built to excite. The magnificent manmade structures stand out glittering from the rays of the Arabian sun against a cloudless sky, the turquoise waters only add to this picturesque city and the view from a hundred feet into the sky can only be experienced, not explained.

Departing from few different locations from the water, Seawings crew take you through some of Dubai’s most iconic locations. From traditional houses to mosques, sand dunes, tallest sky scraper in the world, chick hotels, and palm beaches to spectacular artificial islands, there is never enough time to see it all in Dubai. Not only through the slick new structures that have put Dubai in the map, but the journey takes you through its humble origins in Bur Dubai and Deira, the spice and gold souks, Dubai Museum and the old Bastakiya district remind you of its age old tale and rich culture.


Dubai is a city that has successfully blended tradition and culture from the east with the technology and modern elegance of the west, thus making it a travel destination sought after by many. Its development into a financial hub in the recent years has brought in an abundance of business travelers excluding the leisure travelers. Seawings offer special corporate packages to mesmerize those business travelers on a tight schedule. It takes these corporate executives on a spellbinding tour of this beautiful city in a luxurious setting, a very good strategy to use when in the need to impress a foreign investor.  Seawings ensures an aerial excursion of this shimmering city unparallel to any other.


There is many a Dubai hotel that standout as some of the world’s best in terms of its hospitality and beautiful architecture. Copthorne Hotel Dubai is a luxurious hotel located minutes away from the Dubai International airport providing the perfect stay for business travelers. From the many Deira Dubai hotels, it is one with exemplary customer care and a hotel that understand the value of time and comfort.

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Enthralling Five Island Tour

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A tour of the mysterious Five Islands will undoubtedly be a highlight of any visit to Samui. Arriving on a comfortable long-tail boat visitors will be able to explore the enigmatic islands with their beaches, caves and bamboo dwellings built seemingly precariously on the pinnacles of limestone cliffs. Whilst on the tour you will be able to swim, snorkel, feed the exotic fish and enjoy cool drinks.
  

Selective travellers selecting a fine Samui hotel will be pleased by the Anantara Bophut Koh Samui, an outstanding Samui resort which offers well-appointed rooms and courteous hospitality.

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Orchard Garden

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Located in the Slipi area of Jakarta, the Orchard Garden is a scenic natural area that offers a truly relaxing space in which to enjoy the beauty of these flowering species. Home to a fascinating collection of orchids, this landscaped garden is a must visit for those who love this exotic plant species including varieties that are native to the country. Those planning to grow this plant themselves can head to the site’s laboratory where you can learn about cross seeding techniques and get advice on orchid cultivation.
Travellers in search of a centrally located Jakarta hotel that offers stylish accommodation options can stay at Alila Jakarta. This chic hotel Jakarta provides easy access to some of the city’s key attractions and is ideal for business and leisure travellers alike.
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Blowout Desert Explorations on Abu Dhabi’s Popular Hot Air Balloon Flights

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Tipped to be the most romantic way to discover the diverse geographical landscapes of the desert, hot air balloon rides are fast gaining popularity among visitors touring Abu Dhabi. Offering travellers a complete understanding of the local terrain and all its topographical features a hot air balloon above the desert is also an experience of a lifetime that cannot be replicated in most holiday destinations. Floating above the ground at a staggering height of 3000 feet one can truly get a bird’s-eye view of some of the world’s most hostile terrains and the breathtaking natural attributes that makes the very landscape visually enticing.

A hot air balloon excursion in Abu Dhabi can be as brief as an hour-long tour or as extensive as a five hour flight that takes visitors through the Al Ain prefecture in its entirety. The virtual magic carpet like tours begin with hotel pick-ups in the wee hours of the morning, at around 5.30 a.m. A region to the north of Al Ain is used as the launching pad by most balloon operators in the country as the venue is conveniently located within an hour’s drive from the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. The sunrise flights offer visitors the unique opportunity of witnessing a desert sunrise from a cloud grazing vantage point while providing photographic opportunities for aspiring and seasoned shutterbugs.  Light refreshments are also on board for visitors who wish to take in the sights with a snack on hand while other facilities provided by tour operators include four-wheel drive hotel transfers.

Some of the highlights of a hot air balloon flight across the desert include viewing camels and gazelles roaming in their habitat of choice and golden sand dunes that seem to stretch on for miles. Striking blue skies pitted against emerald hued oases are also a common sight on board hot air balloons that are both a quieter and more fluid method of exploring a venue from the skies when compared to chartered airplane flights. Creating the smooth sensation of gliding amongst the clouds exotic species of flora and fauna are also viewed from above by observant visitors.

Travellers on the lookout for luxury Abu Dhabi hotels will be more than pleased with the Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara. Ideally located on Sir Bani Yas Island this charming rest is one of the most popular Abu Dhabi resorts just off the country’s sandy coastline.

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Abu Dhabi Golf Club

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An idyllic getaway in the desert, Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and is a city rich in culture, history and tradition. However, the city also has a range of modern attractions that offer plenty of fun and excitement for young and old alike. One such attraction is the Abu Dhabi Golf Club which provides a truly unforgettable golfing experience in the UAE.

Used to host the prestigious PGA European Tour Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, this 162 hectare, 27-hole championship course offers challenges for both novices and experienced golfers. One of the courses to be featured in the 2010 edition of Golf World’s Top 100 Golf Courses, this scenic site is known for its stunning natural landscapes and greens that provide the perfect backdrop for a round of exciting golf!

The championship course features a total of 7,334 yards and its 18 holes (par-72) are set up amongst striking saltwater lakes, palms, ornamental trees, lush fairways and challenging bunkers. Made up of a total of 3,299-yards, the smaller par-36 nine hole course is ideal for beginners and those looking to get a feel of the sport.

Featuring a total of 7 lakes and 90 strategically placed bunkers, this famous course was designed by Peter Harradine and was opened in 2000. It is also home to practice facilities that were inaugurated in 2008 and which provide state of the art equipment and areas where golfers can perfect their game. The facility has a fairway practice bunker, contemporary sound systems and target greens which give you a chance to get in some practice before heading out to the course.

Other notable features at the club include a golf shop where you can purchase a range of professional equipment and merchandise, a variety of dining options and such leisure facilities as a free form swimming pool, modern gym, steam room, Jacuzzi and a sauna.

Those heading to the region and looking for luxurious accommodation Abu Dhabi can stay at Eastern Mangroves Resort & Spa. Ideally located in the Eastern Mangroves District, this well placed hotel in Abu Dhabi is only around five minutes from the city’s downtown area and is well suited for business and leisure travellers alike.

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Discover Hua Hin’s Signature Cascade at Namtok Pa La-u Waterfall

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Quietly nestled within the Kaeng Krajan National Park the Namtok Pa La-u Waterfall is a water cascade unlike any other in Hua Hin. Conveniently located a mere 60 kms from the heart of Hua Hin town this breathtaking natural wonder is one of the many reasons why discerning travellers head to Hua Hin district which is an ancient, tranquil hamlet with a royal legacy. Tucked away in the heart of the area’s sprawling national park the Namtok Pa La-u Waterfall is surrounded by lush jungle landscapes that are typical of the forest areas encapsulated within the national sanctuary.

Often described as one of the most mesmerizing sights in all of Hua Hin, the Namtok Pa La-u Waterfall is a rock cascade that boasts a whopping 11 tiers. The best time to pay a visit to this site is of course during the morning hours between 7am and 10am when the waterfall is at its best. The air around the waterfall is cool and breezy at this time of the day when the entire natural world awakes to greet the sun. The foamy cascades also create a smoky atmosphere full of liquid clouds that renders the venue a magical ambience unique to its setting.

Villagers from the Huai Sad Yai prefecture as well as trekking guides will be more than happy to escort visitors to the site of the waterfall in the early hours of the morning as a popular trekking trail runs parallel to the body of water. Multicoloured butterflies are also seen around the site in the morning in addition to other wildlife. Frequented by bird watching enthusiasts, the area is also a popular venue for spotting rare bird species that inhabit the Hua Hin district.

Visitors can also set off on trails frequented by elephants from the venue or embark on a nature hike around the area surrounding the waterfall. The best period to visit Namtok Pa-La-u Waterfall is during the months between November and April when the fall of the cascades of water are especially appealing.

Travellers in search of luxury Hua Hin resorts on the beachfront can stay at Anantara Hua Hin Thailand Resort. Conveniently located within close range of ancient palaces and sprawling golf courses this resplendent rest is one of the most ideally situated Hua Hin hotels in Thailand.

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Discover Fluttering Wonders at the One and Only Bangkok Butterfly Garden and Insectarium

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Quietly nestled along the south-eastern border of Railway Park or Vachirabenjatas Park, lies a magical enclave that is devoted to one of the world’s most captivating and delicate creatures. Dubbed the Bangkok Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, this vast enclosure is the verdant home of nearly 500 butterflies that encompass nearly 20 species of the insect genera.  As a lush, tropical garden the Bangkok Butterfly Garden and Insectarium is a frequent stopover for nature lovers and locals hoping to escape the hustle and bustle of the city in a green sanctuary littered with fluttering delicate creatures that are as mesmerizing as intriguing.

 

Contained within a massive cage that spreads out over an expansive area of 1,100 square metres, the butterflies can be seen flying in to the cage’s dome which is also an impressive 15m in height. Constructed with ample ventilation based on an open framework, the cage is well-suited to the flighty personalities of its colourful inhabitants. Located in between Rotfai Garden and Queen Sirikit Garden the sanctuary is divided in to an exhibition region, activity area, embryo breeding room and a feed breeding room while a Lamphu tree enclosure and a scenic area are also situated alongside insectariums.
Open to visitor free of charge every day of the week except on Monday, the Bangkok Butterfly Garden and Insectarium can well be described as a living study room for those with a fascination for the delicate winged creatures that evolve from caterpillars. Sheltered from the harsh rays of the sun by giant ferns, rockeries, wild blooms and even a waterfall the park provides its chief inhabitants an idyllic setting to dwell and roam free. Some of the mot popular varieties of butterflies at the garden include the Giant Silkworm Butterfly and the Golden Birdwing butterfly while the Siam Tree Nymph is also a crowd’s favourite. The venue’s indoor spaces also contain informative exhibits that showcase the intriguing life cycle of these stunning insects and other particulars that will be of great interest for butterfly lovers.
Visitors in search of a five-star Bangkok hotel should look no further than The Peninsula Bangkok. Offering guests the crème de la crème in high-end amenities this Bangkok luxury hotel pulls out all the stops when it comes to opulent accommodation in the Thai capital.
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