CHINA

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.

INDIA

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

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.

JAPAN

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.

MALAYSIA

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

PHILIPPINES

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!

NORTH

Zambales

Zambales has 173 kilometers of beautiful beaches owned by a hundred and one different private owners. The Zambales coastline is most famous for its sandy beaches and deep blue seas. Enjoy beaches with mountains, or beaches without mountains, beaches with fine black sand or beaches with white sand, others have coral reefs, some are dive spots, some have good surf, while other beaches are have Nipa huts, some beaches have hotels, while other beaches have airconditioned huts. Zambales is also home to the famous Crystal Beach Surf in the quaint town of San Narciso. This surf spot is known as the Surfing Paradise nearest Manila.

Whiterock Beach Resort Hotel

A relaxing atmosphere with its panoramic view Subic Bay of and mountain ranges that serves as a background, fresh clean air, wide white sand beach, breath-taking landscapes, mountain and sea view decks, man-made waterfalls, are designed to ensure complete relaxation. White Rock Zambales Beach Resort is a 5.7 hectare property nestled along the beaches of Subic Bay, just 2 - hrs drive from Balintawak toll plaza. It is a leisurely drive passing through national highways, farmlands and scenic spots. White Rock Beach Hotel is a premier Philippines beach resort located in Zambales.

Bataan

Discover the magic of the Philippines' Third Region with this amazing historical and cultural province, only an hour by ferryboat across the bay from Manila. Until recently not a traditional tourist destination, Bataan is now proving to be a tourist haven boasting a multitude of exciting places to visit, and interesting things to do. The province has much to offer a rich culture and history, the beauty of unspoilt beaches, and a warm hospitality that is truly Filipino.

Montemar Beach Club is the little but exceptionally beautiful beach resort in Bagac, Bataan. Set amidst a rocky, wooded cove and surrounded by a beautiful beach with white sands and lush green surroundings, Montemar Beach Club offers you a perfect retreat to enjoy your holiday in Bataan. Located at Barrio Pasinay, it has Mediterranean inspired Inns, offering high standard of accommodation and true Filipino hospitality.

Batangas

Batangas is one of the most popular tourist destinations near Metro Manila. The province has many beaches and famous for excellent diving spots only a few hours away from Manila. For a high end, hidden treasure try Solana Resort at the far end of Anilao, Batangas past Eagle Point. Not for the budget traveler! Getting there by car is a bit of an adventure unto itself and the last leg of the road is quite rough but accessible with any vehicle if you take it slow. However, if pampering is what you want, with the best of Filipino flavor, Solana is for you! They have award winning scuba diving, and all the gear your need!

CENTRAL

Boracay

The palm-studded island of Boracay - with its white, talcum-fine beach, balmy weather and warm, crystalline waters - is like a hypnotic magnet that lures many to a lotus existence. In this tiny, butterfly-shaped island at the northwestern tip of Panay in Western Visayas, days can be spent by simply lazing on the beach and nights are for indulging in the tropical party lifestyle. Boracay is an anchor tourist destination and one of the 7,000 times more islands that make up the Philippine archipelago.

Cebu

Cebu is the traveler's fantasy of a tropical island come true - balmy weather, pristine beaches, crystalline waters, and luxurious resorts with all the frills of modern living.The island-province of Cebu was where the Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan planted the Cross of Christianity in the name of Spain in 1521. But even before Cebu became the Occidental gateway to the Orient, it was already a popular entry point among Asian merchants.Cebu has since blossomed into a choice tourist destination, with many leisure establishments taking full advantage of its sea-valley-and-mountain location. The Badian Island Resort & Spa is a truly romantic paradise island resort in Badian Bay on the southwest coast of Cebu.

Mactan Island is an island that lies a few kilometers to the southeast of Cebu Island in the Philippines. The island is part of the Province of Cebu and is divided into Lapu-Lapu City and the municipality of Cordova. The island is connected to Cebu by the Marcelo Fernan Bridge (Mactan II Bridge).

Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa is nestled amidst 13 hectares of lush green landscaped gardens and boasts a 350 metre exclusive white sandy beach. The resort is the quintessential modern day paradise. A spectacular array of activies and facilities include a golf course/plexi taxe tennis court/multi level swimming pools/ and childrens indoor adventure playground.

Hilton Cebu Resort & Spa Lapu Lapu is located on a private beach on Mactan Island and has a French Mediterranean decor to inspire a feeling of the Cote De Azure. With its solarium lobby, live foliage and tropical landscaping the resort offers 246 guest rooms most with ocean views and private balconies.

SOUTH

Zamboanga

In Zamboanga, there are constant reminders of the city's exotic past as a major East-West trading port. Zamboanga remains a melting pot of cultures, with the colorful vinta sails and the imposing stoneworks of Fort Pilar symbolizing the city's rich heritage.

Zamboanga is a shopper's paradise, where a vast array of imported Asian wares compete for attention with local handicrafts such as brassware, woodcarving and shell products.

Dakak Park Beach Resort Zamboanga : Nestled on the tip of Northern Zamboanga, Dakak faces the Sulu Sea in the west and is surrounded by mountains on its east side. North of Dakak are Negros, Cebu and Bohol. To its south is the Mindanao mainland with Borneo and Sarawak beyond the Celebes Sea. Conveniently encircled by all these alrge island, Dakak tactfully evades the typhoon belt, making it the perfect all-season destination.

Dakak's footpaths of discovery wind past rushing streams, gushing cascades and tranquil pools. The 750 metre private beach is blanketed with pure powdery white sand. Natural spring water and tumbling waterfalls feed the resort's two pools, whilst the ultimate hideaway is provided at a private open-air jacuzzi where you can relax in the sauna and whirlpool midst an atmosphere of blissfull solitary.

Sensitively designed in keeping with the natural surroundings, the distinctive native style cottages are constructed in traditional bamboo and nipa leaves, and feature marble tiled bathrooms amd capiz shell window panes. Individually controlled airconditioning, intercom phones, mini-bars and TV with in-house videos and CNN add the modern touch. Set down by the beach or snuggled among wild orchards of papaya, mango, coconut, banana, and frangipani, the entire village follows the natural contours of this vast 15 hectare resort.

Davao

Endowed with a variety of picturesque landscapes, Davao's topography dazzles: Fruit plantations and orchid farms mantle volcano-fed hills and valleys. Virgin forests nurture rare wildlife. Coral islands lie on mirror flat water. And the country's highest peak magnificently lords over the hinterland. Davao Del Sur is sprawled along the shores of Southeastern Mindanao, Davao del Sur is a place of natural wonders and rarities. It boasts of the country's highest peak, Mt. Apo, the most prized Philippine orchid species like the Vanda Sanderiana, some of the most exotic fruits, and the endangered Philippine Eagle.There is a wide choice of white sand beaches and resorts. In the city, there are numerous hotels and inns. Dining is good and varied. Nightlife is fun. Some of the popular sports activities are golf, watersports, and mountain climbing.

The Pearl Farm Resort lies in a secluded island off the coast of Davao city. This 11-hectare spread was once a pearl farm, where thousands of white-lipped oysters, transported from the Sulu Sea, were cultivated for their pink, white and gold pearls. Today, the resort beckons with the promise of a relaxing private retreat, under the care of our friendly, charming staff. The waters of this island resort are inviting. Crystal clear waves lap gently on the shore and the calm surface of the rock pool washes over the edge into the sea below.

The resort's Samal Houses are patterned after the stilt houses of seafaring Samal tribes of the Sulu archipelago. By day, schools of tiny fish frolic between the sturdy poles that support the houses. At night, the sound of the waves are a soothing aid to slumber.

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

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.

VIETNAM

Most visitors to Vietnam are overwhelmed by the sublime beauty of the country's natural setting: the Red River Delta in the north, the Mekong Delta in the south and almost the entire coastal strip are a patchwork of brilliant green rice paddies tended by women in conical hats.

There are some divine beaches along the coast, while inland there are soaring mountains, some of which are cloaked by dense, misty forests. Vietnam also offers an opportunity to see a country of traditional charm and rare beauty rapidly opening up to the outside world.

Hoi An : The Hoi An Beach Resort is located 4km away from Hoi An's ancient town, in a beautiful setting between the De Vong River and Cua Dai Beach in the East. An ideal place for tourists where visitors can enjoy relaxing at the seaside as well as visit the World Heritage sites of Hoi An Town and My Son Holy Land.

The Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort is situated 5 km from the little town of Hoi An, along a stretch of white sand beach. One side of the resort faces the river delta whereas the other faces the sea. Taking a cue from Hoi An's history and mix of cultures, the Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort is built like a small fisherman's village: small streets, water ponds, clay-tiled roofed small houses, and round Chinese cloth lanterns.

Nha Trang is a coastal city and capital of Khanh Hoa province, Vietnam. It is well known for its pristine beaches and excellent scuba diving and is fast becoming a popular destination for international tourists, attracting large numbers of backpackers on the Southeast Asia circuit.

Evason Hideaway & Spa at ANA Mandara is located on an exclusive Bay and is not accessible by road. It takes 20 min by speedboat from mainland. Evason Hideaway identifies the boutique category of Evason. Attention to detail and focus on the reality of the destination is the driving force, together with a focused commitment to the environment. Accommodations provide generous personal space and present an uncompromised standard of luxury. Evason Hideaways offer elegantly designed modern architecture positioned with an image supporting the Evason Hideaway theme - Innovative Style.

Accessible only by boat, the site of the Evason Hideaway on dramatic Ninh Van Bay is quite unique, taking full advantage of the setting. Impressive rock formations, the coral reef, white sand beach, a playful stream and the towering mountains behind, all add to the sense of being luxuriously at one with nature.

Evason Hideaway at Ana Mandara also presents the reality of the destination, with an architectural style reflecting the traditions of Vietnam. This is very evident in the reception champa and dining pavilion, which are classic Vietnam structures transported across the water and assembled at the site.

Sunrise Beach Resort combines the mystical culture with a modern resort. It is a perfect place to explore in luxury the pristine settings of Nha Trnag. Sunrise Beach Resort is located on the tree lined esplanade of one of the most sort after pristine beaches in Vietnam, overlooking Nha Trang Bay.

Sofitel Vinpearl Resort & Spa, is located on Hon Tre Island off the coast of Nha Trang city. It faces the sea and is backed by a range of hills. In front of the Vinpearl Resort & Spa is Tru Beach, a beautiful beach, with white sand and crystal clear waters. The place may not have a universal appeal as it much like a private, all-inclusive Club Med sort of getaway.

Phan Thiet Mui

Phan Thiet Mui Ne: Bamboo Village Resort: In 1996, a group of Viet Namese, Hawaiian, French and Dutch architects joined together to create an array of bamboo designs in which all their own unique technical inputs could be witnessed. West is lost in East and humanity is lost in nature. A formidable distinctive impression is the combination of ocean and bamboo. Bamboo is the inspiration.

Coco Beach Resor: tAs soon as you set foot on the Coco Beach Resort, you know you have come to an idyllic setting, and you will understand why it is called "a little corner of Paradise". Let yourself be tempted by a refreshing plunge in the freeform swimming pool, and at whatever time of the day, you can relax in the jacuzzi. Or perhaps enjoy a massage at the beach side pavilion.

Seahorse Resort: With 40 unique villas styled in Japanese, Viet Namese, and contemporary Asian designs, private terraces nestled in the midst of a 3 ha coco garden, the Seahorse Resort stretches along 200 meters of the Mui Ne pristine white sand coast. Its natural spring gently streams along a rich landscape of flowers, palms, and tropical gardens with distinct Viet Namese charm which promise a peaceful escape for city dwellers.

Swiss Village Resort: The seaside Swiss Village Resort sits amidst a forest of coconut trees on a land area of 16'000 m2, with a private, white sand beach. The smooth, downward slopes of the beach offer ideal security for family with children to enjoy. The basic concept of architecture adopted is similar to that of the Imperial Palace in Hue. In addition, the comfort of Swiss standards has been added to the the interior living quarters.

Saigon Phu Quoc

Saigon Phu Quoc Island is very rich in natural resources and unspoiled, white sandy beaches. Moreover, rivers, streams and channels are found nearly everywhere on the islands. Located on a hill of coconut palm trees, the resort spans around 3.5 hectares. The Saigon Phu Quoc Resort is a quiet and beautiful seaside resort which enjoys plenty of sunshine.

Vugn Tao: Anoasis Resort, this is truly An Oasis of charm and tradition of the genuine Viet Nam. It once served as the holiday residence of Viet Nam's Emperor. Set on 16 hectares overlooking the sea and mountains, this former imperial residence, perched high on a hillside, has been developed on 13 hectares of tropical trees & unspoiled vegetation. Guests will revel in the unique panorama of the mountains and the ocean vistas.

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