iba far east brochure 2012
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The 2012 132 page Inspired by Asia Far East Brochure is available now by post, and is viewable online. The Brochure includes information on each destination, tours, hotels and holiday suggestions.TRANSCRIPT
T H E B E S T O F T H E FA R E A S T TA I L O R - M A D E
T H E B E S T O F T H E FA R E A S T TA I L O R - M A D E
FAR
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ST 20
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Southfield, Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 1HB
Telephone 01423 704118 www.inspiredbyasia.co.uk
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Southfield, Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 1HB
Telephone 01423 704118 www.inspiredbyasia.co.uk
T H E B E S T O F T H E FA R E A S T TA I L O R - M A D E
Southfield, Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 1HB
Telephone 01423 704118 www.inspiredbyasia.co.uk
T H E B E S T O F T H E FA R E A S T TA I L O R - M A D E
Brochure designed by Andrew Bogle. Printed by Focus Print Management.
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INTRODUCTION
6 About Inspired by Asia
7 Using the brochure
8 Map of the Far East
9 Your choice of Airlines
10 THAILAND
13 About Thailand
14 The Best of Thailand Tour
16 Bangkok
20 Chiang Mai
22 Chiang Rai & the Golden Triangle
24 The Best of North Thailand Tour
26 Eastern and Oriental Express
28 Hua Hin
32 Koh Samui
36 Phuket & Khao Lak
42 Khao Sok National Park
44 Koh Lanta
46 Krabi
49 Phi Phi Islands
50 Koh Chang
51 Koh Phangan
52 Koh Samet
54 Koh Yao
56 MALAYSIA
59 About Malaysia
60 The Best of Malaysia Self Drive
62 Kuala Lumpur
64 Beyond Kuala Lumpur Tours
66 Penang
68 Langkawi
72 East Coast Malaysia
76 Borneo
79 Borneo Tours
82 Pangkor
84 BALI
87 About Bali
88 Bali
92 Ubud & Lombok Hotels
93 The Best of Bali Tour
94 INDOCHINA
97 About Indochina
98 The Best of Indochina Tour
99 The Best of Vietnam Tour
100 Northern Thailand & Laos Cruise
101 Saigon to Angkor Wat Cruise
102 Hanoi
104 Beyond Hanoi Tours
105 Halong Bay Overnight Cruises
106 Hoi An and Hue
108 Saigon
110 Beyond Saigon Tours
111 Island Resorts of Vietnam
112 Angkor Wat
114 Luang Prabang
116 CHINA
119 About China
120 China Tours
122 Hong Kong
124 SINGAPORE
126 JAPAN
127 The Best of Japan Tour
128 KOREA129 The Best of Korea Tour
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INSPIRED BY ASIA
When it comes to choosing and planning your Far East holiday, you need to deal with people whoknow the destination inside out. At Inspired by Asia we have the in-depth expertise that makes allthe difference. Our team has travelled extensively throughout the region to ensure you can receivefirst-hand advice, suggestions and tips from those who really have “been there and done that.”
We are real experts in Far East holidays
We are fully bonded to give you peace of mind
You can rest assured that the air holidays and flights in this brochure are ATOL protectedby the Civil Aviation Authority under ATOL 2949, and for holidays which do not includeair travel, your financial protection is administered by ABTA number 60675/V8887.
Our brochure contains a wealth of possibilities, but don’t feel you need to limityour choice to what we feature, because everything is flexible - that’s the beautyof our tailor-made service. Simply tell us where you’d like to go, and what you’dlike to do, and we’ll make it happen. Alternatively, if you can’t decide or if you’dlike us to help you out with ideas and inspiration - then we’ll be happy to oblige.
We can tailor-make your holiday exactly to suit you
Our service doesn’t end once you’ve left for your holiday, because we’ll be there for you,if we’re needed, throughout your stay. Should anything go wrong, you’ll have the peace of mindto know that we’ll be rapidly contactable, via our local representative or via your travel agent, to put things right.
We’ll offer support throughout your holiday
All of our holidays begin and end with a flight. So it’s vital that all the arrangementswork and that the airline matches or exceeds your expectations. Inspired by Asiaonly work with quality scheduled airlines with a proven record in customer satisfac-tion and the flexibility to cope with complex or unusual itineraries.
We can organise all your flights
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USING YOUR INSPIRED BY ASIA BROCHURE
Hotel ratingsEach country has its own
method for rating a hotel,
making it difficult to pro-
vide a consistent clas-
sification. Therefore
we have rated the
hotels ourselves.
This is based on
our personal hotel
inspections and the
advice of our locally-
based representatives. We have only chosen
what we consider to be four and five star
properties, ranging from hotels that can be
described as good value for money with su-
perior standards, to world-class, luxurious re-
sorts of the highest quality.
Hotel refurbishments and renovationsEvery hotel will, from time to time, have to
take steps to maintain its rooms and facilities.
We will do our utmost to bring any such work
due to take place, to your attention, as soon
as we are notified.
Hotel special offersThe Far East is a great region for a special
offer. During low and shoulder seasons we
have negotiated some exciting deals, such as
free nights and free room upgrades, with
many shown throughout this brochure. We
receive new offers during the year; see our
website www.inspiredbyasia.co.uk for the
very latest.
Special requestsIf you have dietary requirements, a disability
we need to be aware of, or simply have a
preference such as a low-floor room, please
let us know at the time of booking. We will
pass on your requirements to the relevant
hotels and tour companies.
Passports, visas and healthMost destinations require that you have at
least six months remaining on your full pass-
port and, if required a visa. For vaccination
requirements or recommendations please
contact your doctor. It is your responsibility
to satisfy these requirements.
Weddings and honeymoonsWe can arrange your wedding in the Far
East. There are some superb locations and
resorts to choose from. Using the hotel’s own
wedding planner and our local representa-
tive, we can check every detail to make it a
perfect event. Most of the hotels featured
have honeymoon offers, too many to list
here. Please call us for further details.
FlightsPrices in this brochure do not include flights,
unless specifically stated in the inclusions of
some touring products.
We are specialists in organising flights to fit in
with tailor-made itineraries and can secure
some exceptional deals with many of the
leading carriers to the Far East. While many
people these days prefer to book their own
flights online, we do warn clients that tickets
bought this way can be inflexible if you need
to make changes. Booking you flights
through Inspired by Asia is likely to prove a
cheaper and far more flexible option.
Airport transfersWhere possible, we have provided private
transfers for you. This means that when you
arrive at the airport you will be met by our
local representative and transferred directly
to your accommodation.
InsuranceIt is essential that you have adequate travel
insurance, and we strongly recommend that
you arrange this with your travel agent, at the
time of booking.
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T H A I L A N D
Bangkok
SOUTH
CHINA
SEA
C A M B O D I A V I E T N A M
L A O S
B U R M A
C H I N A
B O R N E O
SARAWAK
SABAHBRUNEI
INDONESIA
M A L AY S I A
GULFOF
THAILAND
ANDAMAN
SEA
EAST
CHINA
SEA
SOUTH
KOREA
NORTH
KOREA
Chiang Mai
Chiang Rai
Siem Reap
Phnom Penh
Saigon
Nha Trang
Hue
HanoiLuang Prabang
Hong Kong
Beijing
Guilin
Shanghai
Kuala Lumpur
Singapore
Phuket
Koh Samui
Langkawi
Penang
Jakarta
BALI
Kuching
Kota Kinabalu
PACIFIC
OCEAN
Hoi An
J A PA NTokyo
Kyoto
SEA OF
JAPAN
Seoul
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YOUR CHOICE OF AIRLINES
In 2011 Vietnam Airlines launched their new service from London Gatwick
with direct flights to Hanoi and Saigon. Many travellers choose to fly into
Hanoi and out of Saigon allowing them to explore this fascinating country.
Vietnam Airlines have an extensive network of
domestic flights throughout the country.
Singapore Airlines has evolved into one of the most
respected travel brands around the world. They have
one of the world's youngest fleet in the air and a net-
work spanning five continents. With daily flights from
London Heathrow and Manchester and easy connec-
tions at Singapore’s superb Changi airport, Singapore
Airlines takes you to the heart of the Far East.
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia, is recognised as one of
Asia's largest, flying more than 50,000 passengers to some 100 destina-
tions across 6 continents every day. It currently offers 14 weekly direct
Boeing 747-400 flights between the United Kingdom
and Malaysia linking London with the
Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur.
Celebrating over 50 years of service, Thai Airways International operates
twice daily direct services from London to Bangkok, with convenient
connections from Bangkok to over 70 destinations worldwide - including
over 10 in Thailand. This year the airline’s
fleet will be further enhanced with the
delivery of six state-of-the-art A380 aircraft.
Award-winning Emirates is one of the fastest growing
airlines in the world. Emirates operates 14 daily flights
from 6 UK airports; Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester,
Newcastle, Birmingham, and Glasgow. With such an
extensive network, it's easy to combine Dubai with a
host of other destinations around the world for an un-
forgettable travel experience.
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THAILAND
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Thailand is an enchanting country with a rich cultural tradition, where the people
are warm and friendly and the scenery is often breathtaking. This is a land of
ancient temples, tantalising cuisine, pristine beaches and tropical rainforests.
From elephant camps to world class resorts, Thailand has something for everyone.
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Getting thereThere are over 30 direct flights weekly fromthe UK to Thailand, including Thai Airways,EVA Air and Qantas Airways. There are alsomany indirect flights via Dubai, Abu Dhabiand Singapore with airlines such as Emi-rates, Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines.The flying time is generally around 12 hours.
Guide to the countryAlmost all visitors will include a stop inBangkok, at the start or end of their Thailandholiday, and for good reason. Bangkok is anexciting city of bustling streets and markets,historic sights such as the Grand Palace,chic bars and restaurants and boat trips onthe Chao Phraya River. Five hundred milesto the north lies Chiang Mai and Chiang Raiand the beautiful mountain scenery ofNorthern Thailand, linked with so muchhistory. The sandy beaches of Pattaya andHua Hin continue to increase in popularity,as road links with Bangkok improve makingthem easier to reach. The islands of Thailandhave always been popular, with dramaticviews and great beaches. Choose from a superb range of islands,from established ones such as Phuket and Koh Samui to somenewly discovered paradises such as Koh Phangan. Krabi featuresthe rocky outcrop scenery seen in so many films, and the quiet buttranquil Khao Lak, just north of Phuket continues to delight visitors.
When to goMost visitors arrive during Thailand’s dryseason, from November through February.The weather during this period is pleas-antly warm and sunny, though airline andhotel prices reflect this and are higherthan at other times of the year. April andMay are usually the hottest months(though Thailand is never cold at any timeduring the year) when temperatures willbe in the low to mid 30°C. May to Octoberis generally considered to be low seasonas rainfall is high, though there is alwayssunshine between the downpours. Bear inmind that Thailand’s two most popularresorts, Phuket and Koh Samui, havediffering rainy seasons. The best time togo to Phuket (in the west) is from Novem-ber to March, while Koh Samui (in theGulf of Thailand), is at its best during Juneto September.
Important to noteBritish passport holders don’t need a visaunless staying for more than 30 days and
the passport has at least six months validity. Thailand is 7 hoursahead of GMT. The currency is Thai Baht. Vaccinations are only arequirement if you are travelling close to the border of Burma, or ifyou are exploring deep into the jungle. For full details of vaccinationrequirements contact your doctor.
Chiang Mai
Koh Samui
Phuket
BANGKOK
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T HA I L AND
THAILAND AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL (Temperatures in °Centigrade, Rainfall in millimetres)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
°C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C RBangkok 26 11 28 28 29 31 30 72 30 189 29 152 29 158 28 188 28 320 28 231 27 57 26 9
Chiang Mai 21 8 23 6 26 15 29 45 29 153 28 136 27 167 27 227 27 251 26 132 24 44 22 15Koh Samui 24 163 25 37 25 50 28 88 27 151 27 76 27 126 27 103 26 102 26 228 26 432 25 227
Phuket 27 36 28 38 29 74 29 127 28 297 28 264 28 216 28 244 28 328 28 315 27 193 27 79Hua Hin 26 4 27 14 28 16 30 26 30 118 30 71 29 104 29 81 28 82 28 201 27 202 25 7
Koh Samet 32 14 33 34 34 42 35 67 34 148 33 140 32 137 32 109 32 229 32 145 32 32 31 5
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Chiang Rai
Pattaya
Koh Samet
Cha-amHua Hin
Krabi
Phi Phi
GULFOF
THAILANDANDAMAN
SEA
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THE BEST OF THAILAND 15 Day Private Tour
Experience the best that Thailand
has to offer. Feel a part of the
hustle and bustle of Bangkok,
witness the serenity and beauty
of Chiang Mai and the north, and
finally relax on the sandy beaches
of Phuket in the south. This is a
private tour so you won’t be travel-
ling in a group. Choice of 4-star
standard or 5-star superior
accommodation. An English-
speaking guide is provided.
Departs daily. Flights not included.
Day 1 Arrive Bangkok You will be met on
arrival at Bangkok Airport and transferred to
your chosen accommodation (Standard: The
Bel-Aire Princess; Superior: The Millennium
Hilton.)
Day 2 City and Temples Tour A perfect intro-
duction to Bangkok. Enjoy a half-day tour that
includes three of the top temples in Bangkok.
Even if you don’t experience any more of
Bangkok’s 400 temples, you’ll have seen the
pick of them. Departs daily at approximately
8.30am or 1pm.
Day 3 Bangkok at leisure A full day at your
leisure in Bangkok. Consider adding a Klongs
(Canal) and Grand Palace Tour from just £51
or a Floating Market and Rose Garden Tour
from £71.
Day 4 Bangkok to Chiang Mai Morning at your
leisure before your transfer to Bangkok Airport
for your flight to Chiang Mai (not included).
You will be met on arrival at Chiang Mai and
transferred to your chosen accommodation
(Standard: Kantary Hills Hotel; Superior: The
Chedi.) The rest of the day at leisure.
Day 5 City Tour of Chiang Mai A half-day tour
to see the famous city temples of Chiang Mai.
Departs daily at either approximately 8.30am
returning 12.30pm, or 1.30pm returning 5pm.
Day 6 Chiang Mai at leisure Enjoy the facilities
of your hotel or time in the city. Alternatively,
we can pre-book an elephant ride through the
jungle from £69 or a visit to the Long Neck
Karen Hill Tribe from £101.
Day 7 Chiang Mai to Phuket Transfer to Chi-
ang Mai Airport for your flight to Phuket (flight
not included). You will be met on arrival at
your chosen destination and transferred to
your accommodation (Standard: Cape Panwa;
Superior: Katathani, in a Junior Suite).
Days 8 - 14 Phuket at leisure A week on the
beach in Phuket. Enjoy the facilities of your
hotel and the beautiful beaches of Phuket.
Day 15 Depart PhuketTime at your leisure before your transfer to the
airport and flight to Bangkok (not included) to
complete your itinerary.
Prices from £549 per person, based on stan-
dard 4 star hotels. From £799 per person,
based on 5 star hotels.
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Chiang Mai
Phuket
BANGKOK
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BANGKOK
Bangkok is like no other city in the world,
a discovery for even the most seasoned
of travellers. Ancient golden temples,
mystical pagodas, saffron-robed monks,
towering skyscrapers and bustling open-
air markets. You can explore the city
sights by river bus or tuk-tuk, browse
for bargains at the local markets, marvel
at the Grand Palace and sample the
colourful nightlife.
Travel Bangkok’s new Suvarn-
abhumi Airport is served by
numerous International airlines.
The airport is 16 miles from the
city, with a journey time of be-
tween 45-60 minutes, depend-
ing on the time of day. We can
arrange for you to be met on
arrival at the airport and a pri-
vate car transfer to your hotel
from £19 per person.
Bangkok is notorious for traffic
gridlock so we recommend
visitors utilise the new Skyrail
monorail. The more adventurous
can sample a ‘tuk-tuk’, the three
wheeled street cab, but always
agree the fare first.
Attractions No visitor should
miss a visit to the Grand Palace
and the Temple of the Emerald
Buddha, or a trip on the klongs
(canals) and floating market.
Dinner on an outside deck of a
cruise on the Chao Phraya
River is a relaxing way to see
the city skyline and riverside
activity. Further afield we offer
tours to the infamous River
Kwai and historic ancient city of
Ayuthaya.
When to go Bangkok is hot all
year round with temperatures
averaging around 30-35°C.
The best time to visit is be-
tween December and January
when it’s slightly cooler and
drier. The wet season is from
May to October, coinciding with
the hottest time of the year.
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Grand Palace
National Gallery
National Museum
Dusit Zoo
King ChulalongkornStatue
Wat Arun
King Taksin Statue
SuanpakkardPalace
Chao Phraya River
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THE PENINSULA BANGKOK
The Peninsula Bangkok occupies a world of its own on the banks of the
Chao Phraya River. The ingenious w-shaped design, which ensures
stunning river views from all rooms, has become a landmark, a classic
of modern Bangkok architecture. Rooms are spacious and range from
Deluxe rooms to those with an outside balcony to opulent suites. Facilities
include 4 restaurants, a bar, swimming pool, fitness centre, tennis and
spa. There is a free shuttle to cross the river to the skytrain station.
Offer Free breakfast when staying 3 nights or more 1 Apr - 31 Oct 12.
Prices from £98 per person per night, based on room only.
Offer Free breakfast when staying 3 nights or more, 1 Apr – 31 Oct 12.
Prices from £71 per person per night, based on room only.
SHANGRI-LA HOTEL BANGKOK
With lush gardens and sweeping river views, the Shangri-La Hotel
Bangkok offers an elegant and exotic location on the banks of the Chao
Phraya River. This award-winning hotel, consistently voted as one of the
best in the world, has recently undergone an extensive renovation to
maintain its high standards. For accommodation there is a choice of two
wings including the exclusive Krungthep Wing. Facilities include CHI, the
spa, outdoor pool, gym, sauna, 3 bars, dinner cruise and 4 restaurants.
BANGKOK Hotels
1 2★★★★★★★★★★
CENTARA GRAND AT CENTRAL WORLD
The new five-star Centara Grand At Central World offers a superb central
location with the Siam and Chidlom BTS Stations just a 10 minute walk
away. Nearby you’ll find Lumpini Park and the Suan-Lum Night Bazaar
together with an excellent range of shopping options. Hotel facilities in-
clude nine bars and restaurants, a spa, fitness centre, sauna, jacuzzi,
tennis courts, whirlpool and an outdoor swimming pool including the
rooftop bar and restaurant offering stunning city views.
Offer 3 nights for the price of 2 nights, dates vary. Call for details.
Prices from £57 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
3★★★★★
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Offer Free breakfast when staying 2 nights or more 1 Jan 12 – 31 Mar 13.
Prices from £53 per person per night, based on room only.
MILLENNIUM HILTON BANGKOK
Towering majestically above the Chao Phraya River, the new and stylish
Millennium Hilton Bangkok boasts sweeping city and river views from all
rooms. Enjoy the spa, gym and infinity pool with its unique white sandy
beach. There is a choice of eight restaurants and bars including the
spectacular rooftop ThreeSixty Bar. Watch the city go by while sipping on
a cocktail from this iconic Bangkok bar. There is a private pier and the
hotel’s own free shuttle boat to take you to other parts of the city.
★★★★★4
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ANANTARA BANGKOK RIVERSIDE RESORT
With its classical Thai architecture, lush gardens and cool river breezes
the Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa offers all the tranquility of
a resort. Enjoy the wonderful river frontage with fragrant gardens. Take
the free hotel shuttle boat across the river to the nearest Skytrain station
for access to the city. Rooms offer great garden or river views from a pri-
vate balcony. Facilities include a wide choice of restaurants and bars, an
outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, tennis, fitness centre and spa.
Offer Free breakfast for 3 night stays. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £48 per person per night, based on room only.
BANGKOK Hotels
5★★★★★
DUSIT THANI BANGKOK
Ideally located in the heart of Bangkok, the luxurious Dusit Thani sits
opposite Lumpini Park with its broad boulevards and expanse of lakes.
Adjacent to both the sky train and subway system. All of the 517 rooms
and suites feature distinctive Thai inspirations and state-of-the-art facili-
ties including free WiFi. Guests will enjoy the large outdoor swimming
pool and sundeck, landscaped garden, spa, golf driving range, fitness
centre and a choice of 3 bars and 8 restaurants.
Offer Receive 3 nights for the price of 2 nights, 1 Apr – 31 Oct 12.
Prices from £45 per person per night, based on room only.
★★★★★7
BEL-AIRE PRINCESS HOTEL
The Bel-Aire Princess Hotel is a smart contemporary, boutique-style
hotel nestled in a quiet street just off bustling Sukhumvit Road; home to
the city’s best shopping and entertainment districts. It’s just a short walk
to the Skytrain and underground transport system. Offering superb value
for money the rooms are chic, modern and spacious. Facilities include a
restaurant, bar, an outdoor swimming pool and gym. And for something
different, try the hotel’s Thai cooking classes (pre-bookable. Fee).
Offer Receive 4 nights for the price of 3 nights, year round.
Prices from £28 per person per night, room only.
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Offer Receive a 5% discount when staying 5 nights. Year round.
Prices from £45 per person per night including breakfast daily.
SHAMA SUKHUMVIT
Shama Sukhumvit offers 90 contemporary designed service apartments
located in a presitigious residential area amongst fashionable restaurants,
stylish shopping and with a skytrain station nearby. Ideal for families or
couples alike. Facilities include a clubhouse, tropical garden with BBQ
facilities, rooftop outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and kids’ pool,
and indoor play area. Choose from 1 and 2 bedroom Premier apartments
including a private balcony.
★★★★6
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2-DAY LUXURY RICE BARGE CRUISE 3-DAY RIVER KWAI TOUR
BEYOND BANGKOK Tours
Take an enchanting cruise along the historical Chao Phraya
River, cruising between Bangkok and the ancient capital of
Ayuthaya, staying overnight alongside a traditional Buddhist
temple. Once a rice barge, this exotic boat is now a floating,
boutique hotel. View life along the river side in luxurious style.
Upstream cruise departs Bangkok every Tuesday and Thursday.
Note this cruise is available starting or finishing in Bangkok.
Day 1 Bangkok to Ayuthaya Depart at 1.30pm and cruise up
the Chao Phraya River with spectacular views of the Grand
Palace and Temple of Dawn. Just after sunset the boat docks
by a Thai temple set in a tranquil rural village. A candle-lit
dinner is served on the deck. Overnight in your air-conditioned
cabin which is immaculately appointed with a double bed and
a private western-style bathroom.
Day 2 Ayuthaya to Bangkok After breakfast on board head for
Bang-Pa-In where your English speaking guide will take you to
the Summer Palace. Travel by long tail boat to the ancient
capital of Ayuthaya to visit the archaeological site of this once
glorious capital. After a local lunch return to Bangkok by road.
Prices from £265 per person, based on twin share.
Explore the historic sights of the River Kwai region on this three day tour.
The scenery is impressive with jungle-covered hills, spectacular gorges
and beautiful river views. Stay in style at the luxury tented camp at
Hintock. Choice of taking this tour with a group or privately.
Day 1 Bangkok – Kanchanaburi – River Kwai Early pick up from your
Bangkok hotel and depart for the beautiful Kanchanaburi region. Visit
the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre Museum, the War Cemetery and
Bridge over the River
Kwai. Check in to the
luxurious tented Hintock
River Camp. Your tent
includes en suite bath-
room and air-condition-
ing. After lunch visit the
Hell Fire Pass Memorial
including a trek along
the trails of the Death
Railway. Afternoon at
leisure. Mountain bikes
are available for a ride to
the local village.
Day 2 River Kwai After breakfast enjoy an exciting boat ride upstream to
visit the Saiyoke Yai Waterfall. After lunch visit the fascinating rock for-
mations of Lawa Cave. Thai cooking class and dinner in the evening.
Day 3 River Kwai – Bangkok Visit the ethnic Mon Tribal Village with op-
tional elephant ride. Take a ride on the Death Railway through lush forest
before returning by private car to Bangkok.
Prices from £220 per person for a small group tour.
From £440 per person for a private tour. Based on twin share.
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CHIANG MAI
Chiang Mai is located over 400 miles to
the north of Bangkok and set amongst the
highest mountains in the country, offering
superb views. With its strategic location
on the Ping River, Chiang Mai is the most
culturally significant city in Northern Thai-
land with historic temples, markets and
distinctive festivals. The old walled town
is particularly attractive for visitors to stroll
around and enjoy the handicraft shopping,
art galleries and restaurants.
Travel Chiang Mai is served by
regular scheduled services
from Bangkok; a flying time of
70 minutes. The airport is 212
miles from the city, with a jour-
ney time of 15-20 minutes.
We can arrange for you to be
met on arrival at the airport and
a private car transfer to your
hotel from £8 per person.
Attractions Wat Phra That Doi
Suthep is Chiang Mai’s most
important landmark, and over-
looks the city from its forested
mountain backdrop. Further
afield visit a hill tribe village for
a sample of modern tribal life.
An elephant-back ride through
the lush jungle is a pleasant
way to experience the spectac-
ular scenery.
When to go Chiang Mai is
warm all year round but the
coolest period is November to
February - temperatures are a
maximum of 25°C, with an oc-
casional chill in the mornings.
Temperatures rise to a maxi-
mum of 40°C during the hottest
period from March to June and
some visitors may find this
period too hot. The wet season
lasts from July to October.
Downpours and high humidity
occur. Rainfall is unpredictable
so a few dry days can be
followed by a few wet days.
Temperatures at this time aver-
age 30°C.
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Wat Chiang Man
WatPhra Singh
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Night Bazaar
Tourist Office
Municipality Stadium
Old ThaiPublic Library
Museum
Thipanet MarketPolice
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CHIANG MAI Hotels
RACHAMANKHA
Set within the 700 year-old city walls of Chiang Mai, Rachamankha is
a small, yet spacious gem offering boutique style. Designed by one of
Thailand’s most renowned architects, the property is more a work of art
than a hotel and features the owners collection of Asian art and an-
tiques. With only 24 rooms set around two enclosed courtyards privacy
and serenity are guaranteed. Restaurant, bar, and superb 20 metre pool.
Voted one of the best new hotels in the world by Conde Nast in 2005.
Offer Receive 3 nights for the price 2. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £68 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
Offer Receive 3 nights for the price of 2, 1 Apr – 30 Sep 12.
Prices from £77 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
THE CHEDI CHIANG MAI
Superbly located on the banks of the renowned Mae Ping River each of
the resort’s 84 rooms and suites offers a contemporary-Asian design and
boasts private courtyards, open balconies and breathtaking views of the
gardens and river. Facilities include a restaurant set within a split-level
Colonial house offering riverside dining, a choice of bars, a swimming
pool, fitness centre, yoga/aerobics rooms and a spa. The Chedi Chiang
Mai offers an elegant retreat in the heart of an historical city.
★★★★★★★★★★
KANTARY HILLS HOTEL
This stunning hotel and apartment property, located a short drive from
the centre of Chiang Mai, offers the luxury of a five star hotel at four star
prices. Featuring stylish and spacious studio, one and two bedroom
suites with kitchen facilities. Parties of 3 or more will appreciate the
benefit of a one or two bedroom apartment with separate living space.
Facilities include a swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool, executive lounge,
restaurant, bar and coffee shop.
Offer Receive 3 nights for the price of 2, 16 Apr – 31 Oct 11.
Prices from £29 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
★★★★
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PING NAKARA BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA
This award-winning boutique property offers a tranquil location in the
heart of Chiang Mai. The graceful architecture reflects the history of the
city, and with just 19 rooms guests will enjoy the relaxing ambiance. The
property is just a few steps from the sublime Ping River side garden and
the famous night bazaar is just a five minute walk away. Facilities include
a spa, outdoor pool, veranda for evening drinks, a lobby bar, restaurant
and an Ayurvedic spa with treatments for holistic health and relaxation.
Offer 5% discount when staying 5 nights or more. Year round.
Prices from £57 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
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CHIANG RAI and THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE
Chiang Rai is located
500 miles north of
Bangkok, and set by
the Kok River in the
heart of the infamous
Golden Triangle.
Majestic mountains and antiquities attest
to Chiang Rai’s prosperous past civilisation.
It is home to several hill tribes with fasci-
nating ways of life. An hour’s drive further
north is the Golden Triangle; a picturesque
and evocative area bordering Laos and
Burma.
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Offer Receive 3 nights for the price of 2 nights. 1 Apr – 31 Oct 12.
Prices from £36 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
THE LEGEND CHIANG RAI RESORT
The Legend Chiang Rai Resort lies along the Mae Kok River, secluded
from Chiang Rai, yet only a few minutes by car from the city centre.
Guests will enjoy the tranquil, natural location and impressive panoramic
views of the nearby hills and mountains. Accommodation is in single or
two-storey buildings. Studios rooms are spacious and offer partial views
of the river or gardens. Relax by the infinity pool; experience the spa and
the restaurant, set on the river’s edge with fine riverside views.
★★★★
Travel There are daily flights to
Chiang Rai from Bangkok; a fly-
ing time of 85 minutes. The air-
port is 6 miles from the city,
with a journey time of 15 min-
utes. We can arrange for you to
be met on arrival at the airport
and a private car transfer to
your hotel from £12 per person.
For the Anantara Resort we can
arrange a private car transfer
for the one hour journey from
Chiang Rai from £26 per per-
son. Chiang Mai is around 115
miles from Chiang Rai and a
journey time by road of around
4-5 hours.
Attractions Popular attractions
in Chiang Rai include Chiang
Saen, an ancient capital facing
Laos, and the mountain-top
Wat Phra That Doi Tung. Visi-
tors to Chiang Rai have a wide
range of hiking and trekking
options. From the Anantara
Resort visitors should try a long
tail boat along the river with a
brief stop in Laos. Within the
resort, experience elephant
back riding and watch
elephants bathing in the river.
When to go The best time to
visit this region is in winter, from
November to February when
the air is cool and refreshing
and the beautiful flowers are in
bloom. The wet season lasts
from July to October.
Chiang Rai
BANGKOK
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GOLDEN TRIANGLE
ANANTARA GOLDEN TRIANGLE RESORT AND SPA
★★★★★
Perched on a hill overlooking the hills of Burma
and Laos, Anantara’s Golden Triangle Resort is
as enchanting as the region in which it is
located. Surrounded by the natural beauty of
Northern Thailand’s rugged hill country, this
luxury natural retreat is set amidst 160 acres
of lush tropical jungles overlooking the winding
Mekong River. The refreshing chill of a North-
ern Thai sunrise shrouded in mountain mist.
The rush of a longboat ride up the Mekong to
Laos. The exhilaration of riding an elephant
through bamboo jungle along the border of
Burma.
Accommodation58 Deluxe rooms, 3 Country View rooms each
with superb views of the hills and forested
mountains of three countries from balconies
with built-in sofas. The 19 spacious Anantara
Suites combine traditional Thai art and high
design, featuring hardwood floors, double bal-
conies and open bathrooms with oversized
tubs for two.
FacilitiesAt the end of a perfect day, relax in the hilltop
infinity-edged swimming pool overlooking the
Mekong Valley. Enjoy a Thai massage or relax
in an outdoor tub at the Anantara Spa. There
are three restaurants and a bar offering a
range of dining options.
The Elephant CampUnique to the Anantara Golden Triangle Re-
sort, the Elephant Camp is a traditional ma-
hout (elephant-trainer) village, located in the
jungle within walking distance of the resort.
Set up as a centre for the conservation of
elephants this camp offers guests of the
resort a remarkable opportunity to observe the
elephants up close, learn to drive an elephant
through bamboo groves and rice paddy fields,
watch them bathe in the river and see how the
mahouts live.
Golden Triangle 3 Day TourIncludes 2 nights accommodation, all
meals, minibar, internet access, a one
time visit to the Opium Museum and a
daily activity choice of spa treatment,
elephant training (including riding and
bathing the elephant), a 3 country tour
and a cooking class.
Offer Honeymooners receive complimentary
welcome canapés and cocktails.
Prices from £349 per person for a 3 day tour.
2 Day 1 night tour price on request.
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THE BEST OF NORTHERN THAILAND 6 Day Private Tour
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Begin your Northern Thailand
tour in the heart of the Golden
Triangle with a two night stay at
the remarkable Anantara Resort.
Visit the city of Chiang Rai on the
Kok River before finishing with
two nights in Chiang Mai, blessed
with stunning mountain scenery
and historic temples.
This is a private tour with first
class accommodation throughout,
and the services of an English-
speaking guide. Flights are not
included. Departs daily.
Day 1 Arrive Chiang Rai Met on arrival at Chi-
ang Rai airport and privately transferred north
to the Anantara Golden Triangle Resort and
Spa for a two night stay. All meals included
and one activity per day from a choice of ele-
phant bathing/feeding, a spa treatment, a
cooking class or a visit to the Opium Museum.
Day 2 Golden Triangle touring Visit the village
of Doi Mae Salong, set high amidst magnifi-
cent mountainous scenery, with many hill tribe
villages scattered below. Full afternoon free at
leisure to relax at the Anantara. The resort in-
corporates an elephant camp where you can
feed the elephants, and watch them bathe in
the river.
Day 3 Golden Triangle to Chiang Rai Visit the
hill tribe villages of Yao and Akha before pro-
ceeding to Chiang Saen, an ancient city oppo-
site Laos on the steep banks of the Mekong
River. Enter the infamous Golden Triangle
where the borders of Thailand, Burma and
Laos meet. Visit Mai Sai, the northern-most
border trading town, where you can shop for
interesting items from Thailand and Burma.
Continue on to Chiang Rai, for an overnight
stay at The Legend Chiang Rai Hotel.
Day 4 Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai Leave Chiang Rai and visit the Long Neck Hill
Tribe Village and Shan Village by road. Then
enjoy a long-tailed boat ride on the Mae Kok
River from Shan Village to Thaon. After lunch
you continue on to Chiang Mai, visit the Chi-
ang Dao cave; a Buddhist shrine and elaborate
cave network where local guides take you into
the cool inner caves. Arrival in Chiang Mai and
transferred to the Chedi Chiang Mai for a two
night stay. The stylish Chedi is superbly lo-
cated on the banks of the Mae Ping River.
Day 5 Chiang Mai touring Today join a tour
that will take you up into the mountains, to the
acclaimed temple Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep.
Built in A.D.384 and situated at 3500 feet
above sea level, this is a significant temple
with panoramic views of the city. After lunch,
served in a local restaurant, continue on to
San Kampaeng and the nearby Bo-Sang Vil-
lage. These locations are renowned for their
local cottage industries and handicrafts. Popu-
lar shopping destinations, they also allow visi-
tors to witness at first-hand the skills of
craftsman.
Day 6 Depart Chiang Mai Morning at leisure
before you depart the Chedi Hotel for Chiang
Mai Airport to end your tour.
Price from £899 per person, based on twin
share.
Golden Triangle
T HA I L AND
Chiang Rai
Chiang Mai
BURMA
LAO S
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EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS RAIL JOURNEYS
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Enjoy a panoramic view of the
mystical landscapes of Thailand,
Singapore and Malaysia aboard
the majesty and splendour of the
Eastern & Oriental Express train.
With its comfortable and elegant
compartments, delicious cuisine
and superb service, this is a truly
unique way to experience the full
wonder of this remarkable region.
Prices include a luxury air-condi-
tioned compartment with en suite
facilities, all table d’hôte meals on
board and sightseeing tours.
4 DAY BANGKOK TO SINGAPORE
Day 1 Bangkok Depart the city just before 6pm.
Dinner is served as the train travels through
the countryside. Retire to your compartment,
which you’ll find is now transformed into a
cosy bedroom by your steward.
Day 2 Wang Po and River Kwai Awake early to
see the train make its way from Wang Po along
the wooden viaduct beside a towering cliff. At
the River Kwai Station board a local raft for a
cruise through the lush greenery, passing
under the Bridge. On board a local historian
provides a brief overview of the history of the
Thailand-Burma railway and bridge. Afternoon
excursion to some of the local sights.
Day 3 Penang Arrive in Butterworth and visit
nearby colonial Georgetown, capital of Penang
with its temples, bazaars and colourful shop-
houses. In the afternoon continue south, en-
joying the passing scenery from one of the
lounge cars or from the open deck of the
Observation Car. Final dinner in one of the
opulent dining cars, followed by a relaxing
evening in the Bar Car with its resident pianist.
Day 4 Singapore Cross the Straits of Johor into
Singapore, then disembark at approximately
11.45am.
Price from £1440 per person, based on twin
share.
Departure dates in 2012 Jan 26; Feb 5, 12,
19; Mar 4, 11, 18; Apr 1, 24; May 16; Jun 25;
Jul 23; Aug 27; Sep 23; Oct 6, 21; Nov 6, 18;
Dec 23.
3 DAY SINGAPORE TO BANGKOK
Day 1 Singapore The Eastern & Oriental Ex-
press departs Singapore’s Keppel Road station
at 11am. Enjoy the passing scenery as the
train crosses to Malaysia via the causeway of
the Straits of Johor. During the evening, the
E&O pauses at Kuala Lumpur’s magnificent
Moorish-style station where you may disem-
bark for a stroll. Retire to your cabin which has
been transformed into a cosy bedroom.
Day 2 Penang Breakfast is taken in your cabin
before arriving in Butterworth. Here coaches
take you across to colonial Georgetown, capital
of Penang, on the local ferry. Enjoy a guided
tour of Georgetown. Cross into Thailand in the
afternoon watching the changing scenery from
the open deck of the Observation Car or relax
in the comfort of the Saloon Car. Dinner is
served in the sumptuous dining car.
Day 3 River Kwai & Bangkok Arrive in the
River Kwai area in the morning, passing under
the Bridge. On board a local historian provides
a brief overview. Afternoon excursion to some
of the local sights. Continue to Bangkok, arriv-
ing at around 3pm.
Price from £1440 per person, based on twin
share.
Departure dates in 2012 Jan 19; Feb 2, 9, 16,
23; Mar 8, 15; Apr 21; May 2; Jun 19; Jul 17;
Aug 21; Oct 3, 11, 26; Nov 11, 23; Dec 19.
T HA I L AND
MALAY S I A
Singapore
Bangkok
Kuala LumpurPenang
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HUA HIN
Hua Hin is closely associated with Thai
royalty and located on the sunrise side of
the Thai Gulf, some three hours south-
west of Bangkok. Essentially Hua Hin is a
quiet and relaxing seaside resort with a
fine stretch of sandy beach and a host of
attractions nearby such as national parks
and historical sites. Six of the country’s
best golf courses are within easy reach.
Travel Hua Hin is located
approximately 106 miles from
Bangkok. We can arrange for
you to be met on arrival at
Bangkok Airport for an immedi-
ate private car transfer to your
Hua Hin accommodation, from
£36 per person. There are
flights from Bangkok to Hua
Hin, but the service is unpre-
dictable, so we recommend a
land transfer.
Attractions Phra Nakhon Khiri
(Khao Wang) is a spectacular
palace, dating back to 1869,
set on a hill with impressive
views. It features a Chedi, not
unlike that of those seen at the
Grand Palace in Bangkok.
The railway station is worth a
look as it reflects the history of
the town with its impressive
royal waiting room. There is a
fine choice of beaches all along
this coast.
When to go September through
to February is generally the
best time to visit Hua Hin,
when the skies are clear and
it’s less humid. Temperatures
don’t vary too greatly through-
out the year; usually between
27°C and 35°C. The rainy sea-
son is from April to August and,
although humid, Hua Hin is not
as hot as Bangkok due to the
cooling sea breezes wafting off
the Gulf of Thailand.
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HUA HIN Hotels
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Experience the luxury of an exquisite colonial-style hotel set in delightful tropical gardens and bordering
a stretch of sandy beach. This historic hotel dates back to 1923 and offers both style and sophistication.
The 207 rooms and 42 pool villas feature Thai silks, hand-woven cotton and attractive teakwood.
Facilities include four swimming pools, a fitness centre, a spa, golf putting green, kid’s club and
choice of bars and restaurants. Seven of Thailand’s top golf courses are located nearby.
Offer Receive up to 5 nights free, 16 Apr – 31 Oct 12.
Prices from £73 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
CENTARA GRANDBEACH RESORT & VILLAS
HUA HIN★★★★★
ANANTARA HUA HINRESORT & SPA
★★★★★
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2
Nestled in 14 acres of beautifully luxuriant tropical gardens on a secluded seafront, the Anantara Resort
offers a romantic honeymoon hideaway or the ultimate family getaway in the classic seaside resort of
Hua Hin. Reminiscent of an ancient Thai village the hotel offers 187 rooms, each with a balcony or
terrace with built-in sofas overlooking the gardens. Facilities include two infinity-edged pools, a swim-up
bar, spa and five bars and restaurants. Shuttle bus to Hua Hin (10 minute journey. Fee.)
Offer Receive 6 nights for the price of 4. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £43 per person per night, based on room only.
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HUA HIN Hotels
Characterised by its impeccable service and elegant accommodation, the hotel has been described as
“one of the most distinctive in Hua Hin”. Perched on the shores of Hua Hin’s breathtaking beach, the
hotel offers easy access to the seaside town’s street markets, shopping, restaurants and nightlife. Each
room at the stunning new Cape Nidhra Hotel has a private pool. Facilities include a fine dining restau-
rant, beachside bar, fitness centre, pool, sauna, spa and water sports.
Offer Receive up to 4 nights free, 16 Apr – 31 Oct 12.
Prices from £65 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
Commanding an unspoilt beachfront location, the Dusit Thani Hua Hin combines sumptuous comfort
with traditional Thai style. An ornamental lake, lily pond and tropical gardens flank a magnificent swim-
ming pool. 296 rooms offer panoramic views of the sea, gardens or pool. Hotel facilities include two
pools, a children’s pool, a fitness centre, horse riding, tennis courts, squash courts, sauna, steam room,
Jacuzzi and spa. Excellent choice of bars and restaurants. Shuttle bus to Hua Hin (fee).
Offer Receive 7 nights for the price of 5 nights, 1 Apr – 31 Oct 12.
Prices from £45 per person per night, based on room only.
CAPE NIDHRA HOTEL★★★★★
DUSIT THANIHUA HIN★★★★★
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HUA HIN Hotels
The brand new Amari Hua Hin is ideally situated on an expansive stretch of Khao Takiab Beach, Hua
Hin and offers elegant accommodation in an idyllic garden setting, combined with first-rate hotel service
and stylish interiors. Facilities include an oversized swimming pool, a kids' pool, kids' club, a fitness
room and spa. For dining options choose from: the Deli & Internet Lounge, Beach Club, Pool Bar, Lobby
Lounge and Café and the all day dining venue.
Offer Receive up to 3 nights free. 1 May – 31 Oct 12.
Prices from £45 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
Situated on the seafront at Pranburi, approximately 19 miles south of Hua Hin, the resort is set among
20 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens filled with lotus ponds and waterways facing the beach and
the Gulf of Siam. The luxurious rooms are spread out with low-rise buildings and complemented by
stand-alone private pool villas. Facilities include a swimming pool, fitness centre, kids’ club, tennis, spa,
watersports, choice of bars and restaurants and a shuttle bus to town (small fee).
Offer Receive up to 4 nights free, offer valid year round.
Prices from £36 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
AMARIHUA HIN★★★★
EVASONHUA HIN★★★★★
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KOH SAMUI
Travel Koh Samui is well served
with flights from Bangkok, Krabi,
Chiang Mai, Phuket as well as
Singapore and Hong Kong.
The flying time from Bangkok is
60 minutes. We can arrange for
you to be met on arrival and
privately transferred to your
Samui accommodation, from
£15 per person.
Guide to the beaches Situated
on Koh Samui’s east coast,
Chaweng is the island’s longest
beach, with four miles of pow-
der-soft sand. It has the island’s
largest concentration of accom-
modation and is by far the
busiest and liveliest part of the
island with a noisy social scene
at night. Lamai, to the south of
Chaweng, attracts surfers and
offers a laid-back atmosphere.
The north coast features the
beaches of Maenam, Bo Phut
and Bang Rak; all of which are
ideal places for those who want
to get away from it all. The se-
cluded west coast beaches are
remote but offer superb sunset
views.
When to go February to June is
the hot and dry season with
temperatures touching 40°C.
May to September have some
short, sharp downpours but are
cooler months with tempera-
tures in the mid to late 30°C
and calmer seas. The rainy
season extends from October
through to January.
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Koh Samui, Thailand’s
third largest island, is
smaller, quieter and
less developed than
Phuket. Life is lived at
a gentle pace and al-
though the main beach resort of Chaweng
now boasts a wide variety of shops, bars
and restaurants, much of the rest of the
island is relatively quiet and unspoilt and
offers beautiful sandy beaches.
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KOH SAMUI Hotels
The charming Zazen Boutique Resort & Spa occupies an idyllic spot in the north of Koh Samui. Intimate
and relaxed, the 26-room resort sits beside the white sand beach of Bophut, overlooking the clear azure
water. Distinctive bungalows are set amongst a verdant tropical garden and offer quality furnishings
combined with hi tech in-room entertainment. The restaurant is renowned as one of the best on the
island. Facilities include a pool and spa.
Offer Receive up to 4 nights free. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £61 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
SALA Samui is a stunning pool villa boutique resort, located on 80 metres of pristine white sandy beach
on the north-east tip of the island, just ten minutes from Koh Samui Airport. Featuring the luxury of a
private pool in 53 of a total of 69 villas and suites, the resort offers stylish and comfortable accommodation.
SALA Samui boasts two beachfront pools, including a 25-metre lap pool surrounded by four massage
salas floating in a beautiful lotus pond. Spa, gym, library, beach bar and two restaurants.
Offer Receive up to a 15% earlybird discount. Call for details.
Prices from £55 per person per night, based on room only.
ZAZEN BOUTIQUERESORT & SPA
★★★★★
SALA SAMUIRESORT & SPA
★★★★★
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The Bandara Resort and Spa offers a great location set on the beachfront at popular Bo Phut beach, on
the north coast of Koh Samui. Set in extensive tropical gardens it offers space and serenity with the
lively Fisherman’s Village, with its range of bars, cafes and restaurants, nearby. Accommodation comes
in a range of deluxe hotel rooms and villas. Facilities include 4 pools including a kids’ pool, watersports,
spa, restaurant, lobby bar and beachfront bar.
Offer Receive up to 7 nights free. Dates vary, please call for details.
Prices from £49 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
BANDARARESORT & SPA
★★★★★
ANANTARA BOPHUT SAMUIRESORT & SPA
★★★★★
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Set in serene Fisherman’s Cove on a quiet stretch of Bo Phut beach on the north coast of Koh Samui,
The Anantara Bophut Resort is a true oasis of tranquillity with bustling Chaweng and the airport a short
drive away. All 106 rooms include a private balcony, overlooking the tropical gardens and beach. Enjoy a
cocktail at the swim-up bar of the infinity-edged pool, set on the beachfront. Facilities include a fitness
centre, spa, tennis, cookery and yoga classes, two bars and restaurants.
Offer Receive up to 4 nights free. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £59 per person per night, based on room only.
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KOH SAMUI Hotels
Chic, contemporary and secluded, the new Mai Samui Beach Resort occupies a prime beachfront on
renowned Laem Yai Beach, on Samui’s quieter western coastline. The three kilometre stretch of powdery
white sand skirts a beautiful curved bay. Choice of 97 rooms including Deluxe, Deluxe Pool Suite
(pictured) and Oceanfront Pool Villas. The hotel’s facilities include a pool, a spa, a fitness club, squash,
a kids club and choice of bars and restaurants.
Offer Receive up to 7 nights free. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £80 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
MAI SAMUIBEACH RESORT
★★★★★
AMARI PALM REEFSAMUI★★★★★
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The Amari Palm Reef Samui is set on Chaweng beach, but at the quieter more secluded northern end
of Samui’s most popular stretch of coastline. With elegant Thai-style buildings, divided by a small road,
set either on the beach or in tropical gardens, this boutique resort offers 187 spacious Thai-style rooms
with either a balcony or terrace. Guests can enjoy two free-form swimming pools, a kids’ pool, a jacuzzi,
the fitness centre, a spa, watersports and a PADI dive centre. Two bars and two restaurants.
Offer Receive up to 4 nights free. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £69 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
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PHUKET and KHAO LAK
Travel There are scheduled
flights to Phuket from Bangkok,
with a journey time of around
70 minutes. The airport is to
the north of the island and
transfer times vary from 10-60
minutes. Khao Lak is accessed
via flights to Phuket and is
around a one hour transfer.
All transfer prices on request.
Guide to Phuket’s beachesPatong beach boasts a long
stretch of sandy beach, lively
night markets, restaurants, bars
and evening entertainment.
Cape Panwa is a secluded loca-
tion with a lovely private beach.
Karon beach is close to Patong,
relatively quiet but with a good
choice of bars and restaurants.
Bang Tao offers a white sandy
beach and inland lagoons
which link five of Phuket’s most
sophisticated hotels. Kata
beach is popular with families.
The secluded bay and fishing
village of Kamala still retains its
small-town atmosphere with
restaurants lining the beach.
When to go The dry, coolest
period is from November to
February and this proves to be
the most popular time for visi-
tors. The rainy season from
June to October brings a mix-
ture of sunshine and tropical
downpours, with spring from
March to May offering hot
weather (35°C). Generally the
temperature throughout the
year averages 30°C.
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Set just off Thailand’s
south-west coast, Phuket
is the country’s largest
island, and blessed with
magnificent coves and
bays, palm-fringed
beaches and numerous sparkling islands.
Khao Lak (pictured right, the beach at
The Sarojin) lies to the north of Phuket
and offers pure white beaches, forests,
lagoons mangroves and excellent diving.
BANGKOK ★
Phuket
12
34
5
6
7 PhuketTown
Airport
PatongBeach
KaronBeach
Bang TaoBeach
PHUKET
Khao Lak
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PHUKET Hotels
The Katathani Phuket Beach Resort is a popular, well established hotel facing 850 metres of unspoilt
white sandy beach in secluded Kata Noi Bay, just a 20 minute drive south of Patong. There are two wings
but we offer the Junior Suites in the deluxe Thani Wing, all with full or partial sea views from a private bal-
cony/terrace. It’s just a short stroll across the lush gardens to the beachfront. Facilities include six pools,
three jacuzzis, spa, two fitness centres, tennis, games room, library, bars and six restaurants.
Offer Receive up to 7 nights free, 1 Apr – 31 Oct 12.
Prices from £72 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
KATATHANI PHUKETBEACH RESORT
★★★★★
THE SHOREAT KATATHANI
★★★★★
1
2
This new luxury resort offers a serene setting perched upon a secluded cove commanding an impressive
view of the blue Andaman Sea. There are 48 romantic pool villa units perfect for honeymooners. Each
villa has a private infinity pool, sunken lounge, bath with rain shower. The interior design combines soft
colours and natural textures with oriental touches. Facilities include a stunning beachfront restaurant,
spa, fitness centre, library and free use of all the facilities at its sister resort, Katathani.
Offer Receive up to 5 nights free, 1 Apr – 31 Oct 12.
Prices from £186 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
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The Dusit Thani Laguna is a beach front resort with a 200-metre white sandy beach, set on beautiful
Laguna Phuket Bang Tao Bay, Asia’s first integrated resort development, located on the west coast of
Phuket. It is 30 minutes drive south of Phuket International Airport and half an hour north of Patong
Beach. Facilities include an excellent swimming pool, bars and restaurants. Guests staying in the
Laguna complex have access to the full range of other hotel facilities, providing unparalleled choice.
Offer Receive up to 2 nights free. 1 Apr – 31 Oct 2012.
Prices from £45 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
DUSIT THANI LAGUNAPHUKET★★★★★
THE SURINPHUKET★★★★★
3
4
Formerly The Chedi, The Surin Phuket is nestled in peaceful seclusion on the island's finest shore, Pansea
Beach. The cottages sit under coconut palms on landscaped slopes that gently descend to meet the white
sand beach. The appeal of the spacious 89 one-bedroom and 19 two-bedroom cottages is enhanced with
private verandahs, secluded sun decks, and handcrafted teak floors. Facilities include a pool and kids pool,
excellent snorkelling during the summer months, a spa, gym, tennis, watersports, bars and restaurants.
Offer Receive up to 4 nights free. 16 Apr – 31 Oct 12. Conditions apply.
Prices from £82 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
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PHUKET Hotels
The Vijitt Resort Phuket is an all villa-style resort set in 18 acres facing a 250 metre sandy beach in Rawai
in south-east Phuket, with stunning views across Chalong Bay. Guests seeking something a little differ-
ent will appreciate this resort. The 92 villas vary in style and size, some with private pools (private pool
villa pictured) and all within a beautifully landscaped natural setting. Facilities include two pools, spa,
gym, a kids’ club and non-motorised water sport. Choice of two restaurants with terraces and sea views.
Offer Receive up to 4 nights free, 16 Apr – 31 Oct 12.
Prices from £68 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
THE VIJITT RESORT★★★★★
MOM TRI’SVILLA ROYALE
★★★★★
5
6
Mom Tri’s Villa Royale is a boutique hotel situated on a headland overlooking the Andaman Sea and the
white sand beach of Kata beach. Here you’ll find a wide selection of bars and restaurants nearby, all facing
one of Phuket’s finest beaches. 40 luxurious suites (some with private pools) all feature panoramic sea
views amidst the lush gardens. A private path leads to the sandy white beach. Facilities include 3 pools,
fitness room, spa, library, bar and restaurant.
Offer Receive up to 4 nights free. 15 Apr – 15 Oct 12.
Prices from £79 per person per night including breakfast daily.
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PHUKET Hotels
Renowned for its excellent service and exclusive beach, Cape Panwa’s accommodation includes brand
new Junior Suites, comfortable Family Suites, stylish Cape Suites and two remarkable Cape Signature
Suites. Six, two bedroom pool villas offer space and privacy, each with a private pool overlooking the
idyllic coconut grove and beach. Facilities include two pools, a kids club and pool, spa, watersports, fit-
ness centre, five restaurants and five bars and regular trips to nearby Coral Island.
Offer Receive up to 14 nights free, 16 Apr – 31 Oct 12.
Prices from £56 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
CAPE PANWAHOTEL★★★★
THE DEWAKARON BEACH
★★★★
7
8
The Dewa Karon Beach, Phuket is a 4 star boutique resort located on a hillside in Karon just a five minute
walk to the beachfront. Karon offers a long beautiful beach. The resort consists of 49 apartments including
one and two bedroom units equipped with kitchenette, that perfectly suits couples and families. The units
on the 3rd floor have a spectacular breathtaking sea view looking over Karon beach. Facilities include a
restaurant with bar and wrap-around pool.
Offer Guests receive a free dinner for 2 and bottle of wine. 1 Jan – 30 Apr 12.
Prices from £35 per person per night including breakfast daily.
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KHAO LAK hotels
The elegant and boutique La Flora Resort and Spa is located right on a golden sandy beach, just an
hour’s drive from Phuket Airport. Offering 138 guest rooms (Deluxe room pictured), including 13 exclu-
sive villas, pool access and deluxe rooms, all with a contemporary Asian style set in low rise buildings
spaced throughout the gardens. Hotel facilities include an infinity-edged swimming pool, a free-form
swimming pool, a kids’ pool, watersports, a fitness centre, tennis, a spa and a beachfront restaurant.
Offer Receive up to 7 nights free. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £44 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
LA FLORARESORT & SPA
★★★★
THE SAROJIN★★★★★
The Sarojin is an award winning boutique luxury beach resort located on an 11 km secluded white sand
beach, surrounded by 5 national parks and the famous Similan Islands dive sanctuaries. The Sarojin is
renowned for its service suiting couples looking for a relaxing break or luxurious honeymoons. All 56
guest rooms are spacious with king-size beds, luxurious bathrooms with intimate couples baths. Facilities
include 2 restaurants, 2 bars, wine cellar, private dining, spa, gym, luxury boat. No children under 10.
Offer Receive up to 10 nights free, 16 Apr – 31 Oct 12.
Prices from £138 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
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KHAO SOK NATIONAL PARK
ActivitiesInclude feeding and bathing elephants, lake
exploration cruises and canoeing on Cheow
Larn Lake and guided treks through the jungle.
TravelThe closest airport to both Elephant Hills Luxury
Tented Camp and the Rainforest Camp at
Cheow Larn Lake is Phuket – approximately a
2.5 transfer (3 hours for the Rainforest Camp).
Elephant Hills is just a 45 minute transfer from
the beach resorts at Khao Lak so many visitors
choose to combine a beach stay here with Ele-
phant Hills. Krabi is a 3 hour transfer. For Koh
Samui transfers we can arrange a car to/from
Surat Thani (212 hours) and ferry from there
to/from Samui. Another alternative is to take an
overnight train from Bangkok to Surat Thani
then a car transfer to Elephant Hills can be
pre-booked.
When to goKhao Sok is one of the wettest areas in Thailand
with an average annual rainfall of around
3,500mm. This will generally be restricted
between the months of May and November. At
other times of the year the area is generally dry
apart from the odd day of rain.
Khao Sok National Park in south-
ern Thailand is a spectacular
place to visit. It is covered by the
oldest evergreen rainforest in the
world, huge limestone mountains
shooting straight up in the air,
deep valleys, breathtaking lakes,
exciting caves, wild animals and
much more.
KohSamui
Phuket Krabi
Khao Lak
Elephant HillsMain Camp
RainforestCamp Surat
Thani
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KHAO SOK NATIONAL PARK
ELEPHANT HILLS LUXURY TENTED CAMP
Elephant Hills is Thailand’s first luxury jungle camp combining the
experience of an African Safari with a Thai Forest setting. The scenery
is dramatic; jungle covered limestone peaks and a forest with an array
of animals and plants. Accommodation is in 30 luxurious tents, all with
an en suite bathroom. The tents are spacious and well protected against
mosquitoes and other intruders. There is an attractive restaurant, a log
fire to sit around with drinks and a swimming pool.
Elephant Hills 3 Day Jungle Lake Safari from £299 per person
Includes• Pick up & drop off from Phuket Airport or a hotel in Phuket, Khao Lak
or Krabi
• Elephant Experience – feed, bathe an elephant
• Canoe Safari at Cheow Larn Lake
• Jungle Trekking
• 1 nights at Elephant Hills Luxury Tented Camp
• 1 night at Rainforest Camp Cheow Larn Lake
• All meals
★★★★
RAINFOREST CAMP CHEOW LARN LAKE
The new Rainforest Camp is 10 luxury floating tents, set spectacularly
on Cheow Larn Lake. Each floating tent includes an en suite bathroom,
a comfortable double bed and a sun deck to sit and enjoy the amazing
views of the lake and the rainforest mountains. Guests can canoe off
from their own deck (canoe hire included) to explore the lake and perhaps
spot the monkeys or array of birdlife. Guided canoe tours are also in-
cluded. Facilities include a restaurant and bar.
Rainforest Camp 2 Day Tour from £239 per person
Includes• Pick up and drop off Phuket Airport or a Phuket/Khao Lak/Krabi hotel
• Cheow Larn Lake Exploration tour
• Night Boat Safari (subject to weather)
• Jungle trekking
• 1 night at Rainforest Camp
• All meals
- Add a night at Elephant Hills to make this a 3 day 2 night tour. From
£60 per person.
★★★★★
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KOH LANTA
THE LAYANA RESORT AND SPA
★★★★★
The Layana Resort and Spa is nestled on Koh
Lanta Yai Island in Mu Koh Lanta National Park.
The resort enjoys a spectacular beachfront loca-
tion on a 3-kilometre long white sand beach. The
award winning resort makes an ideal choice for
couples and honeymooners (adults only resort).
AccommodationThe resort features 50 luxurious guestrooms and
suites comprising 44 Garden Pavilion rooms, 3
Beach Suites and 3 Ocean Deluxe Suites. All are
designed in contemporary Thai style, complete
with large balconies, while decor and furnishings
are both natural and luxurious, making extensive
use of hardwoods, silks and other indigenous ma-
terials. All rooms have either king-size double beds
or separate twin beds with goose-down duvets, as
well as a large daybed serving both as a daytime
sitting area and as a third bed at night if needed.
Bathrooms are fitted with bathtubs and separate
showers, while the suites are additionally provided
with open-air garden showers.
FacilitiesTides Restaurant is perched on the very edge of
the beach overlooking the sea serving interna-
tional cuisine as well as traditional Thai cuisine.
The Sundowners bar facing the beach is a perfect
place to unwind and enjoy the sunset and your
evening cocktails. Also the Linger Longer Spa has
an idyllic garden setting with 5 treatment rooms
and other facilities including a library, fitness
room and an infinity pool overlooking the beach.
Offer Get up to 8 nights free 1 May – 31 Oct 12.
Prices from £80 per person per night, including
breakfast daily.
Koh Lanta, located
to the south of Krabi,
has converted from an
1980’s backpacker
destination into one
of Thailand’s new up-
market hotspots. With
its 25-mile picturesque
coastline and close
proximity to Phuket
and Krabi, it’s a great
alternative to the other
busier tropical islands.
BANGKOK★
Koh Lanta
How to get there There are regular flights from
Bangkok to Krabi. From Krabi
Airport you will be met by
and transferred by shared,
airconditioned mini-bus to
Baan Hua Hin Pier, a journey
time of 1 hour. During the
high season Nov - Apr you
will then travel by boat to Pi-
malai - a 1 hour ride, or to
Layana - a 20 min ride. In
low season an alternative
crossing may be required -
call for details. Roundtrip
transfer from £74 per person
for Pimalai and from £86 per
person for Layana.
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PIMALAI RESORT AND SPA
★★★★★
The luxurious Pimalai Resort and Spa is built
on a hillside, amongst 100 acres of rainforest
and extends down to a superb 900 metre
stretch of pristine sandy beach. Set within the
grounds are 121 elegantly appointed villas.
Facing a secluded bay Pimalai enjoys one of
the finest settings for a beach resort in Thai-
land. This hotel combines all the right ingredi-
ents; subtle five star comforts, natural beauty
and far from the crowds.
AccommodationAll rooms feature a private balcony or terrace,
a polished teakwood floor, rattan curtains and
rich Thai fabric. Deluxe rooms offer garden
views. Bayfront Deluxe rooms are larger with
an additional living space, a larger balcony and
partial views of the beach and bay. Choice of
Pool or Beach Villas depending on whether
you prefer to be just steps from the sandy beach
or high up in the rainforest with tremendous
views of the bay. Pool and Beach Villas are of-
fered as one, two or three bedrooms, with all of
the Pool Villas featuring their own private pool.
Activities and facilitiesAvailable free of charge are canoes, windsurf
boards, sailing boats and boogie boards. There
are no motorised watersports at Pimalai to
keep the bay peaceful. Enjoy regular boat trips
to some beautiful but deserted islands for
snorkelling and diving and even to the more
distant Phi Phi Islands. Elephant rides through
the jungle are available. Bicycles are free to
use as are the tennis courts and table tennis.
Hotel facilities include two infinity-edged swim-
ming pools, a fitness centre, a library with free
internet access, a dive centre (Nov - Apr) and
a spa. Wonderful choice of four restaurants in-
cluding the spectacularly located Seven Seas
Restaurant with unparalled sea views.
Offer Receive up to 6 nights free, 1 May – 31
Oct 12.
Prices from £83 per person per night, includ-
ing breakfast daily.
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KRABI and PHI PHI ISLANDS
Travel Krabi is well served with
regular scheduled flights from
Bangkok, with a flying time of
70 minutes. Krabi’s airport is
17 miles from Ao Nang, the
main beach resort. A private
transfer is from £13 per person.
The islands of Phi Phi can be
reached via a flight to either
Phuket or Krabi, then a boat
transfer of 60-75 minutes. We
can arrange for you to be met
on arrival at either airport and
privately transferred to the boat
marina for your boat crossing to
Phi Phi, from £37 per person.
Some hotels offer a private
speedboat as an alternative to
the scheduled ferry service.
This is a much quicker crossing
but also more expensive.
Guide to the beaches Ao Nang
is the centre of the tourist scene
in Krabi. The beach, pretty but
unspectacular, has the safest
swimming in the region. Klong
Muang and Tubkaak beaches
are located to the north of Ao
Nang and offer a quieter envi-
ronment with superb sea views
and direct access to beautiful
white sand beaches. Resorts
here tend to be luxurious and
self-contained; outside of these
resorts there are only a handful
of shops and restaurants.
When to go The ideal time is
November to April, the hot and
dry season, when there are
calm seas and clear blue skies.
The rainy season, from May to
October, is cooler with days
punctuated with short sharp
downpours. Average tempera-
tures throughout the year vary
between 28-32°C but reach
36°C during March and April.
Krabi, located 500 miles
south of Bangkok on
Thailand’s south-west
coast, offers white-sand
beaches, backed by
dense rainforest and
lapped by clear waters; some of the best in
Thailand. A short boat ride from Krabi or
Phuket will transport you to the tropical
paradise that is the islands of Phi Phi with
its spectacular rock formations, white sandy
beaches and excellent snorkelling.
Wat ThamSuaKRABI
Ao Nan
g Beac
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Reclining Buddha
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2
3
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Krabi
Nophara
t Thara
Beach
KlongMuangBeach
PranangBeach
TubkaakBeach
Ton Sai B
each
Khao Klom
Khao Thong
BANGKOK ★
Krabi
Phi Phi
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KRABI Hotels
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The Centara Grand Beach Resort sits majestically within its own private bay with impressive views. The
resort has a direct beachfront location facing 500 metres of pristine white sand. This resort of 192
rooms and pool villas is linked to the town of Ao Nang by free boat transfers. Rooms are spacious and
include a ‘living-room-style’ terrace complete with a lounge and dining area. Facilities include two pools,
a kids’ club and pool, jacuzzi, gym, watersports, a spa and choice of bars and restaurants.
Offer Receive up to 10 nights free, 1 Apr – 24 Dec 12.
Prices rom £78 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
CENTARA GRANDBEACH RESORT & VILLAS
★★★★★
THE TUBKAAK KRABIBOUTIQUE RESORT
★★★★★
1
2
Nestled on the white sand of Tubkaak Beach with superb views towards the limestone peaks of the Ko
Hong Archipelago. Guests of the boutique-style Tubkaak Resort will not be surrounded by high-rise hotels
or crowds, just calm tranquillity in a beautiful natural setting. Rooms are located in two storey buildings
set around the pool and gardens, or on the beachfront with a terrace and an unrivalled sea view. Facilities
include a bar and restaurant, spa, sauna, swimming pool, jacuzzi, WiFi, gym, and library.
Offer Complimentary credit on food / drink at Baht 500 per person daily.
Prices from £77 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
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The new, contemporary boutique resort of Sala Talay Resort & Spa is located close to the beach,
surrounded by lush tropical trees and greenery in Ao Nang. 59 spacious and luxurious rooms and
suites are set in two low-rise wings framing one of the largest swimming pools in Krabi. All the boutique
rooms are elegantly furnished and offer views of the pool. Facilities include a large plunge pool, a kids’
pool, a gym, poolside bar, and a restaurant.
Offer Receive up to 7 nights free. 1 Apr – 31 Oct 12.
Prices from £63 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
SALA TALAYRESORT & SPA
★★★★
AMARI VOGUEKRABI★★★★★
3
4
Situated on the sandy white shores of Tub Kaek Beach beside the tranquil blue of the Andaman Sea,
Amari Vogue is an intimate 57-room resort with elegant Lanna-inspired architecture in a beautiful gar-
den setting. Set on a hillside sloping gently towards the idyllic beach, the Amari Vogue offers a perfect
beach-side getaway. All rooms are spacious and feature a private balcony. Facilities include two restau-
rants, a lounge, a poolside cafe, a pool, kids’ pool, spa and fitness room.
Offer Receive up to 3 nights free, 16 Apr – 31 Oct 12.
Prices from £66 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
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PHI PHI ISLANDS
The Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort & Spa is spectacularly located on an 800 metre private sandy
beach with low-rise accommodation set amidst a coconut plantation. Twelve hillside pool villas and 100
bungalows include a large balcony and sun lounge chairs with Beachfront Junior Suites offering full sea
views. Facilities include a pool, a kids’ pool, spa, fitness room, tennis, a five-star PADI dive centre,
watersports and a choice of four bars and four restaurants.
Offer Receive 4 nights for the price of 3, or 8 for 6, 1 May – 31 Oct 12.
Prices from £59 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
PHI PHI ISLAND VILLAGEBEACH RESORT & SPA
★★★★★
ZEAVOLA RESORT★★★★★
Zeavola Resort is a romantic rustic resort, located on the northern tip of Koh Phi Phi, nestled on a prime
stretch of soft white sand. An hour by speed boat from Phuket or Krabi, Zeavola Resort is the perfect
getaway to relax, recharge and reinvigorate. Activities and facilities include exploring the nearby pristine
reefs with a PADI accredited dive centre, a strong emphasis on nature at Zeavola Spa or sampling some
of Thailand’s finest cuisine at a choice of two restaurants.
Offer Receive up to 4 nights free. 1 Apr – 31 Oct 12.
Prices from £96 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
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KOH CHANG
AMARI EMERALD COVE KOH CHANG
★★★★★
Offer Receive 4 nights for the price of 3 nights,
16 Apr – 31 Oct 12.
Prices from £50 per person per night, including
breakfast daily.
Koh Chang is feted for
its pristine rainforests,
stunning marine life
and soft white-sand
beaches. Set 200 miles
south-east of Bangkok,
it is easily accessible
thanks to nearby Trat
Airport. As Thailand’s
second largest island,
Koh Chang has a
variety of adventurous
activities for visitors in
its mountainous interior.
How to get there Daily flights operate from
Bangkok to Trat Airport, a
journey time of 60 minutes.
We can arrange for you to be
met on arrival and transferred
to the pier for the crossing to
Koh Chang. Allow 45 minutes
for the car and boat journey.
On arrival you’ll be trans-
ferred by Amari Emerald
Cove’s own transport to the
resort, a 20-minute drive.
Transfer from Trat Airport
from £16 per person.
BANGKOK
★
Koh Chang
Amari Emerald Cove is a luxurious resort situated
on a secluded beach. If its peace and tranquillity
you need, then head to this resort with its ocean-
front setting, grab a sun lounger, relax and enjoy
the pristine white sands and some remarkable
sunsets.
AccommodationThe Amari Emerald Cove features 165 hotel rooms
tastefully decorated in a contemporary Thai style
and all with a private terrace with tables and
chairs. Superior rooms offer mountain views while
the Deluxe rooms have stunning sea views.
Activities and facilitiesTake the opportunity to explore Koh Chang’s
beautiful coastline and nearby islands in a kayak.
Full day guided tours are offered by a local com-
pany, located in the Resort’s shopping arcade.
Free diving trials are offered in the Resort’s swim-
ming pool, and full diving courses and diving trips
operate from the beach. Relax on a full day Cata-
maran cruise to nearby islands. Includes lunch
and snorkelling. There are also Thai cooking
classes and massage classes as well as beach
volleyball and yoga. Hotel facilities include a
superb 50-metre swimming pool, fun pool with
jacuzzi jets, a separate kids’ pool, a fitness centre
and the Breeze spa which offers a complete
range of massage, body and facial treatments.
Choice of three restaurants offering European and
Thai cuisine. There is also a bar and poolside bar
for light bites. For something really special, the
Amari Emerald Cove provides guests with exclu-
sive sunset dining. In a romantic setting on the
beach overlooking the glistening ocean delight in
an exquisitely crafted 5-course menu for two
while watching the sunset and sipping on a glass
of wine. This exclusive sunset dining option is
available daily but subject to advance booking
and weather conditions.
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KOH PHANGAN
ANANTARA RASANANDA KOH PHANGAN VILLA RESORT & SPA
★★★★★
Anantara Rasananda Villa Resort & Spa is an
oasis of villas and suites sprawled over 200 me-
tres of sea-view frontage, along the pristine white
sands on Tong Nai Pan Noi Beach in north-east
Koh Phangan. Just 35 minutes away from Koh
Samui by speedboat.
Accommodation64 Villas and Suites all with individual pool and
terrace or balcony. Garden Suites are surrounded
by high walls and an age old wooden gate en-
trance; and offer 130 sq metres of indoor and
outdoor living space. The Pool Suites are located
on the 2nd floor and offer 100 sq metres of living
space. The Thai Villa is a two-storey building with
an open-air living space on the ground floor com-
plete with giant hammock and pool, with a private
bedroom on the higher level. Designed for utmost
privacy and romance the 140 sq metre Lagoon
Pool Villa stands alone with its own large terrace
and sala with retractable doors.
Activities and FacilitiesAn activities sala offers a wide range of activities
including complimentary watersports. Just some
of the activities featured are diving, snorkelling,
kayaking, elephant trekking, jungle trekking and
regular excursions around the island. There is
also a boutique gym equipped with the latest
equipment. The library offers a place to relax and
internet access should you have the need to stay
in touch. Try your hand at the Thai cooking
classes. The expansive main swimming pool fea-
tures bubble beds and massage jets and the spa
includes a massage service and yoga studio
amongst an array of treatments on offer. The sig-
nature restaurant features both al fresco and cov-
ered seaside dining or alternatively you may opt
for private beach or in-villa dining. Enjoy a drink
at the hip glass swim-up pool bar or try Koh
Phangan’s only wine cellar with a sea view.
Offer Receive up to 4 nights free. Offer dates
vary, call for details.
Prices from £84 per person per night, including
breakfast daily.
Located in the Gulf
of Thailand, close to
Koh Samui, the island
of Koh Phangan is a
perfect getaway retreat.
Visitors can enjoy its
pristine and deserted
beaches, and seek out
idyllic coves. It is close
to the Marine National
Park where there are
some superb
diving and snorkelling
opportunities.
How to get there There are regular flights
from Bangkok to Koh Samui,
a journey time of an hour.
We can arrange for you to be
met on arrival at Koh Samui
Airport and transferred pri-
vately to the pier for a 35-
minute speedboat crossing to
Koh Phangan. The Resort
staff will greet you on arrival,
and transfer you to the lobby
for check-in. From £56 per
person.
BANGKOK★
Koh Phangan
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KOH SAMET
PARADEE
★★★★★
Hidden away at the southern tip of Koh Samet,
Paradee features two secluded palm-fringed
beaches. This couples only resort offers a get-
away-from-it-all atmosphere for discerning trav-
ellers. All 40 luxuriously appointed villas have
magnificent views of either the lush tropical gar-
dens, or white sandy beaches, some with private
pools. Facilities include an infinity pool, spa, fit-
ness room, library, restaurant, wine cellar and
pool bar. Excellent watersports facilities and island
excursions. Learn to dive on Ao Prao beach.
AccommodationAll 40 luxuriously appointed villas have magnifi-
cent views of either the lush tropical gardens, or
white sandy beaches. The villas are a spacious
100 sqm and are stylishly furnished in natural
materials. All villas include a private terrace, pri-
vate pool with Jacuzzi (except the 10 garden vil-
las), 24-hour room
service, DVD stereo
player and butler
service to cater for
your every whim.
There is a choice of
Garden villas (with or
without a private
pool) or the Beach-
front pool villas.
Activities and facilitiesWatersports includes windsurfing, canoeing,
snorkelling or catamaran sailing. Island excursions
can be arranged and also deep-sea fishing trips
are on offer. Learn to dive at the dive centre at
Ao Prao beach. Hotel facilities include an infinity
pool, spa, fitness room, DVD library, babysitting,
internet corner and a library. The restaurant offers
all-day dining, serving a fine selection of Interna-
tional and Thai cuisine and fine wines from the
resort’s wine cellar. The pool bar is located by
the infinity pool while the sunset bar is the perfect
location for a cocktail as the sun sets over the
western beach.
Offer Receive up to 4 nights free, year round (ex-
cluding 20 Dec – 10 Jan).
Prices from £80 per person per night, including
breakfast daily.
Koh Samet is just a
short drive and boat
ride from Bangkok.
Offering a beautiful
natural habitat, this
small island features
a striking southern
coastline and stunning
white sandy beaches.
Something of a secret,
it’s well worth exploring,
particularly for the
views and amazing
sunsets.
How to get there There is a two-and-a-half
hour drive from Bangkok to
Ban Phe Pier, in the province
of Rayong. This is followed by
a 15-minute private speed-
boat to Koh Samet, where
you’ll be met and transferred
to the hotel. We can arrange
for you to be met on arrival at
Bangkok Airport and privately
transferred to the pier for the
boat journey, or alternatively
collected from your Bangkok
accommodation. From £81
per person.
BANGKOK★
Koh Samet
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LE VIMARN COTTAGES & SPA
★★★★
Located by the southern headland of the
beautiful Ao Prao beach on the west coast
of the island of Koh Samet on a gentle slope
overlooking a quiet bay, the stylish Le Vimarn
is a boutique resort featuring deluxe cottages,
honeymoon cottages and villas with a private
spa. A dream location that will last in your
memory for a lifetime.
AccommodationLe Vimarn has been created in the style of a
tropical hillside village with 31 units comprised
of Deluxe Cottages, and Villas with a private
spa. Each unit is handsomely decorated in a
distinctive island style, convenient and
supremely comfortable. Teak rattan, bamboo
and Thai woven fabrics create a charming am-
bience. Enjoy unforgettable sunsets, which you
will view from your private balcony.
Activities and facilitiesLe Vimarn offers a wide range of activities for
all guests. A blue calm sea for swimming or
diving, a sandy beach on which to seek out the
sun or provide a splendid jogging track. You
can enjoy a beach massage. Windsurfing, sail-
ing, canoeing, diving or excursions around the
island. For experienced divers, the local dive
centre has everything you need for a truly
thrilling diving experience. For First-time
divers, learn to dive with the friendly Thai &
English speaking staff. All the dive instructors
are fully certified PADI professionals, and the
centre offers the best diving equipment on the
island. For a pleasant evening, you can stroll
the beachfront and participate in the island
nightlife. Facilities include a spa and beach-
front restaurant.
Offer Up to 4 nights free, year round excluding
20 Dec – 10 Jan.
Prices from £53 per person per night, includ-
ing breakfast daily.
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KOH YAO
THE PARADISE KOH YAO BOUTIQUE BEACH RESORT & SPA
★★★★★
The Paradise Koh Yao Boutique Beach Resort is
a collection of private villas and studios located
adjacent to 400 metres of beach, providing year
round natural luxury. Dramatic limestone rock
formations and steep cliffs provide a spectacular
setting for this quiet, back-to-nature resort.
AccommodationSuperior studios offer stunning views from the hill-
side overlooking the resort and provide plenty of
space and an open sala living area. These
studios are located in single or two-storey
contemporary tropical-style buildings. Jacuzzi
Studios include a private semi-outdoor jacuzzi,
while the jacuzzi Deluxe rooms (pictured above)
have the addition of a private sundeck. The Pool
Villas include a private pool and a wonderful loca-
tion with the sandy beach just steps away.
Activities and facilitiesThere is a brand new dive base on Koh Yao Island
with excellent new equipment and dive masters
with over 20 years experience. Day trips can be
arranged to see the incredible underwater world
of Phang Nga Bay. PADI Dive courses can be pre-
arranged. There is a Rock Climbing School offer-
ing an introductory course or, for experienced
climbers there is a range of over 50 climbs. From
the resort beach there is canoeing, snorkelling
and trekking and boat trips to the nearby deserted
islands for guided snorkelling opportunities. Fish-
ing tours are available. Try elephant back riding
on a trip through the jungle! For mountain bikers
there are numerous trails throughout the island.
Resort facilities include an infinity-edged pool with
Jacuzzi and bubble bed, a kid’s pool and a spa.
The main restaurant is nestled between shady
trees, right on the beach with a covered area and
additional seating on an open beach. The Al
Fresco restaurant is also on the beach, under the
shade of palm trees. The resort features Yoga and
Wellbeing; a holistic approach to healthier living.
Offer Receive up to 7 nights free, 1 Apr – 31 Oct 12.
Prices from £57 per person per night, including
breakfast daily.
Koh Yao is a quite
unspoilt and largely
untouched island set in
lush tropical vegetation
with a wonderfully
remote feel. Located in
Phang Nga Bay, the
bay between Phuket
and Krabi, it is world
renowned for its unique
limestone formations
and pristine beaches.
How to get there From Phuket Airport you can
be met and transferred to the
marina, a 15-minute drive.
The boat goes directly to the
Paradise Resort in a crossing
of around 60 minutes. From
£55 per person. From Krabi
Airport you can be met and
transferred on a 40-minute
drive to the pier, followed by a
40-minute crossing. From
£60 per person. Please note
guests arriving at the airports
later than 4pm cannot be
transferred on the same day.
BANGKOK★
Koh Yao
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KOH YAO
KOH YAO YAI VILLAGE
★★★★
A private and serene resort gently residing be-
side the Andaman Sea, the Koh Yao Yai village
provides a sanctuary nestled amongst lush
sub-tropical rain forest, rice fields and rubber
plantations. This Koh Yao hotel is just a 30
minutes speedboat ride away from Krabi or
Phuket, yet a million miles away in terms of
tranquility. Koh Yao Island captures a by-gone
era where life flows at your own pace.
AccommodationFeaturing a choice of superb value-for-money
family style villas or spacious bungalows, all
accommodation is detached and situated
within plenty of lush surrounding land to
ensure maximum privacy.
Activities and facilitiesActivities at Koh Yao Yai Village are endless
and include on-site leisure facilities, island
excursions and exploring off shore at islands
nearby Phuket. There is something to keep
everyone amused from the active adventurers
to those seeking something a little less strenu-
ous. Popular Koh Yao tours include an amaz-
ing island hopping tour with a visit to a
deserted blue lagoon, spending a day with
local fisherman offering a real life hands-on
experience, exploring Phang Nga bay by sea
canoe, a visit to a real floating village, discover-
ing neighbouring Koh Yao Noi by bike and so
much more. Facilities include two pools with
Jacuzzi, spa, library, activities centre and an
International dining restaurant.
Offer Receive a 5% discount when staying 14
nights, year round.
Prices from £33 per person per night, includ-
ing breakfast daily.
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MALAYSIA AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL (Temperatures in °Centigrade, Rainfall in millimetres)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
°C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C RKuala Lumpur 25 162 27 170 27 231 27 276 27 196 27 126 27 128 27 140 26 194 26 266 26 280 26 227
Penang 26 35 28 31 27 38 29 162 27 347 27 212 28 263 28 263 27 419 27 304 27 206 27 51Pangkor 26 160 27 96 27 123 27 158 27 124 27 78 26 97 26 129 26 154 26 231 26 210 26 188
East Coast 25 214 26 112 23 133 27 124 28 112 27 111 27 119 27 148 27 170 27 307 26 664 25 556Borneo 30 254 31 203 31 279 31 279 32 279 31 254 30 203 31 229 31 229 31 279 30 305 30 279
Malaysia offers a wealth of variety that reflects its diversity of cultures. There is so
much to commend Malaysia. The climate is tropical, the beaches are perfect, the
rainforest scenery is impressive, and Kuala Lumpur offers great shopping, dining
and architecture. The wildlife of Borneo is amazing, and the people are friendly.
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Getting thereThe National carrier,Malaysian Airlines flies directfrom the UK to Malaysia. Inaddition there are several air-lines offering in-direct flightsto Kuala Lumpur via Dubai(Emirates), Singapore (Singa-pore Airlines) and Abu Dhabi(Etihad Airways) amongst oth-ers. The flying time is gener-ally around 13 hours.
Guide to the countryStart your Malaysia holiday inthe capital, Kuala Lumpur.This vibrant city offers a contrast in architectural styles with theimpressive Petronas Towers standing alongside colonial buildings.The beach resorts of Penang and Langkawi in the west are well-known, offering a good choice of hotels, set on sandy beaches.To the east there are the islands of Redang and Tioman, offeringsuperb diving and snorkelling. The east coast of the mainlandincludes Kuala Terengganu, a region that features picturesquevillages where religion and culture are very much a part of everydaylife. Malaysian Borneo is a must-see, with its beaches, mountains(Mt.Kinabalu is one of the highest mountains in SE Asia) but aboveall a wide range of nature, birds and wildlife. Here you can get upclose to Orang-utans in Sabah. A great way to experience the coun-try is on a self-drive itinerary. Driving is on the left, signs are in Eng-lish and the roads are of a good standard. This allows you to explorethe lesser-known locations such as historic Malacca and the tea-growing, colonial hill towns and villages of the Cameron Highlands.
When to goMalaysia has a tropicalclimate and offers warmtemperatures through-out the year, with an av-erage monthlytemperature ranging be-tween 23°C and 32°C.There is a clear east-west split in the weather.The west coast islandsof Penang, Langkawiand Pangkor are at theirbest weather-wise dur-ing December to April,with the east coast en-
joying drier weather from April to October. The rainy season for thewest is April to October, while the east receives stormy monsoonweather during November and December. The best time to visitBorneo is March to October, with the wettest months being Novem-ber to February. The capital, Kuala Lumpur remains warm yearround but has less rainfall during June to August.
Important to noteBritish passport holders don’t need a visa unlessthey are staying for more than 30 days and thepassport has at least six months validity remain-ing. Malaysia is eight hours ahead of GMT. Thecurrency is Malaysian Ringitt. Vaccinations are notnormally required unless you are venturing deepinto the jungles of Borneo. For full details of vacci-nation requirements contact your doctor.
KUALA LUMPUR★
MALAY S I A
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Langkawi
Penang
Pangkor
Tioman
Kota Kinabalu
SARAWAK
SABAH
Kuching
BORN EOINDONESIA
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THE BEST OF MALAYSIA 7 day Self Drive Tour
Experience the best of Malaysia
on a seven day itinerary. Using
exclusively top class, five star
accommodation, self-drivers will
know they will have a stylish hotel
waiting for them at the end of
each day’s adventure. Road
conditions are good, road signs
are in English and driving is on
the left. Included is an Avis group
E vehicle (Toyota Altis 1.6 auto-
matic or similar) with unlimited
mileage. Extend your stay by a
week with a drive to the east or
west coast of Malaysia. See the
Add-a-beach Offer on page 61.
Day 1 Kuala Lumpur Airport to Malacca84 miles 2 hours. You will be met on arrival at
Kuala Lumpur Airport by our local representa-
tive, who will assist you with the collection of
your vehicle and provide you with advice.
Drive to historical Malacca and check in to The
Majestic Malacca for a two night stay.
The Majestic dates back to the 1920s and
features both new and historic architecture.
Day 2 Malacca Founded in 1400, Malacca
was successively ruled by the Portuguese,
Dutch and the British, with a colourful history.
You may explore the city by visiting the major
attractions of St Paul’s Hill, the renowned
Porta de Santiago and Jonker Street, known as
Antique Street.
Day 3 Malacca to Kuala Lumpur 90 miles 2
hours. Drive to the capital, Kuala Lumpur.
Check in to the five star, Ritz-Carlton Kuala
Lumpur which enjoys a central location and
easy access to the sights of the city.
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CameronHighlands
Malacca
KUALALUMPUR
★
MALAY S I A
S T RA I T SO F
MALACCA
SOU THCH I NAS EA
Pangkor
KualaTerengganu
Majestic Hotel Malacca
The Cameron Highlands
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THE BEST OF MALAYSIA 7 day Self Drive Tour
MALAYSIA 61INSPIRED BY ASIA
Day 4 Kuala Lumpur A full day to explore this
modern metropolis. Perhaps we can pre-book
you on the half day city tour which includes
visits to Chinatown, the Lake Gardens and
photo opportunities of the Royal Palace and
the famous Petronas Twin Towers.
Day 5 Kuala Lumpur to the Cameron High-lands 137 miles 3 hours. A spectacular drive
takes you up to beautiful highland scenery of
waterfalls, streams and giant tree-ferns. Arrive
at the Cameron Highlands Resort and check-
in for a relaxing two-night stay. This luxurious
resort, at 1467 metres above sea level is lo-
cated in one of Malaysia’s largest and most
genteel of hill resorts, surrounded by lush
greenery, rolling hills and Tudor-style cottages.
Day 6 Cameron Highlands The tea plantations
are one of the must-see features of the
Cameron Highlands. You can visit the factories
to see the process of tea production. Some
have shops where you can drink and buy tea
and enjoy the wonderful views overlooking the
plantations.
Day 7 Cameron Highlands to Kuala LumpurAirport 160 miles 4 hours. Return to Kuala
Lumpur Airport to complete your itinerary.
Price from £599 per person, based on twin
share.
ADD-A-BEACH OFFEROn day 7 you could drive to the
west coast and drop the car off
at Lumut, then stay at Pangkor
Laut Resort (see page 82) for
eight nights, returning to KL by
private car transfer. Alterna-
tively drive to the east coast
and drop the car off at Kuala
Terengganu, then stay at the
Tanjong Jara Resort (see page
75) for 8 nights, returning to
Kuala Terengganu by private
car (we can arrange a flight
from there to KL). One way
drop off fee applies.
Offer Add one of these beach
stays and receive two free
nights. Call for details.
Your car hire includes Unlimited kilometres,full maintenance, replacement vehicle, SuperCollision Damage Waiver (Super CDW), Colli-sion Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protec-tion (TP). Car as specified is fully licensed,coverage for third party property damage up toRM 3,000,000.00 unlimited coverage for thirdparty injuries and passengers liability.
Your car hire excludes Excess Clause (In theevent the customer sustains damage to Avis ve-hicle or third party property, they are liable topay the reduced Excess. Car Group – C & DRM 800.00, E RM 1000.00, F RM 1500.00,G/H&M RM 2000.00), Personal Accident Insur-ance (PAI), Super Personal Accident Insurance(SPAI) , Additional Driver’s Charges, Petrol, Re-fuel Charges, Drop Off / Repositioning fee atNON AVIS outlets, ferry charges / road tolls.
YOUR CAR HIRE
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Cameron Highlands Resort
Beach at the Tanjong Jara Resort
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KUALA LUMPUR
Travel Kuala Lumpur’s Interna-
tional Airport is well served by
over 50 international and do-
mestic carriers. Located in
Sapang, 34 miles south of
Kuala Lumpur with a journey
time of around an hour, KLIA is
well connected to the city via
express trains, taxis and buses.
We can arrange for you to be
met on arrival at the airport and
private car transfer to your hotel
from £20 per person. Getting
around the city is easy; taxis
are a very reasonable option.
The new LRT system has nu-
merous stations in the city pro-
viding a frequent service.
Attractions No visitor should
miss a visit to the top of the
Kuala Lumpur Tower. This of-
fers unique views of the city
and helps with an early orienta-
tion. Of course you can’t fail to
see the Petronas Twin Towers
dominating the skyline and a
visit to the shopping centre at
its base is worthwhile. The Batu
Caves provides an interesting
out-of-town trip to see this mas-
sive limestone outcrop and its
cavernous interior, home to
Hindu deities. Further afield a
two-hour drive will take you to
historical Malacca, the oldest
trading port in Malaysia.
When to go Kuala Lumpur is lo-
cated close to the equator and
is therefore warm to hot
throughout the year with tem-
peratures around 30-32°C.
The highest rainfall occurs dur-
ing February through to May,
and September, October and
November.
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A modern, exciting capital, and home
to the tallest twin-tower building in the
world, Kuala Lumpur retains the charm
of another era, evident in its domes,
mosques and Moorish architecture.
Broad modern highways and glam-
orous shopping centres contrast with
colonial mansions and mosques.
1
3
2
K U A L A L U M P U R
Twin Towers
Jade Museum
Information
KL Towers
Bus & Taxi Stand
KLCCRecreation Park
Bus Station
CentralMarket
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MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel is a luxury hotel, centrally located in Kuala
Lumpur with an enviable position between the flowering gardens of City
Centre Park and the soaring heights of the Petronas Towers, with some
of the finest city views in Kuala Lumpur. The hotel rooms offer beautiful
and elegant interiors throughout. Club floor rooms are located on the
higher floors and include access to the Club Lounge and other benefits.
Hotel facilities include two pools, a spa and a choice of three restaurants.
Offer Free upgrade & breakfast when staying 4 nights. Conditions apply.
Prices from £77 per person per night, based on room only.
Offer Free breakfast when staying 2 nights. 1 Apr 12 – 31 Mar 13.
Prices from £59 per person per night, based on room only.
SHANGRI-LA HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR
The Shangri-La Hotel sits amidst lush tropical gardens 5 minutes' walk
from the Petronas Twin Towers and the city's main shopping districts. All
guestrooms are elegantly appointed. Horizon Club rooms on floors 20 -
23 are available with a supplement and inclusive of club acess. Free
WiFi in the guestrooms, restaurants and public areas. Other hotel facili-
ties include an outdoor pool, a kids' pool, sauna, steam room, tennis,
Jacuzzi, fitness centre, café, poolside bar and a choice of restaurants.
KUALA LUMPUR Hotels
★★★★★★★★★★
THE RITZ-CARLTON, KUALA LUMPUR
Located within the prestigious Golden Triangle district, The Ritz-Carlton,
Kuala Lumpur offers easy access to the city's main entertainment area;
Bukit Bintang. The 365 rooms and suites are well appointed and spa-
cious and offer good city views throughout. The Ritz-Carlton is renown
amongst regular travellers for its 24-hour butler service in every room.
Facilities include a spa, choice of restaurants and bars and connecting
shopping centre with an even greater range of dining options.
Offer Receive a 5% discount for stays of 5 nights or more. Year round.
Prices from £76 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
★★★★★
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1 2
3
TRADERS HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR
This contemporary, new generation hotel located in the heart of Kuala
Lumpur city centre, offers direct access to the shopping and entertainment
hub. All rooms are modern in design and include a choice of Deluxe
rooms with either a city-skyline view or Twin Towers view facing the im-
posing Petronas Twin Towers. Facilities include two stylish restaurants, a
rooftop open-air bar showing the perfect KL-by-night vista, a rooftop
swimming pool with sundeck, jacuzzi, steam, sauna rooms, and free wifi.
Offer Free breakfast when staying 2 nights or more, year round.
Prices from £54 per person per night, based on room only.
★★★★4
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3 DAY CAMERON HIGHLANDS PRIVATE TOUR
BEYOND KUALA LUMPUR Tours
A spectacular three hour drive takes you up to the beautiful highland
scenery of the Cameron Highlands. The cool climate, tea plantations,
strawberry farms and Tudor Cottages of this charming hill station offer a
pleasant break from the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur.
Day 1 Kuala Lumpur to theCameron Highlands Early departure
from your Kuala Lumpur hotel for a
private car transfer to the Cameron
Highlands, approximately 140 miles
north of the capital. Check in the
The Cameron Highlands Resort for a
2 night stay in a Deluxe room includ-
ing breakfast. Set amidst tea planta-
tions and rolling hills, this boutique
hideaway promises all the splendour
and romance of Cameron Highlands
grand colonial heritage.
Day 2 Cameron Highlands half day tour The tea plantations are one of
the must-see features of the area. You can visit the factories to see the
production. Some have shops and cafes where you can enjoy a cup of
tea and the views. The resort fronts an 18-hole golf course.
Day 3 Cameron Highlands to KualaLumpur Morning at leisure before
your private car transfer back to
Kuala Lumpur, or to Kuala Lumpur
Airport to complete your itinerary.
Prices from £330 per person, based
on twin share.
3 DAY MALACCA PRIVATE TOUR
A relaxing two hour drive south of Kuala Lumpur will take you to
historic Malacca, the oldest trading port in Malaysia. This inter-
esting town has undergone Portuguese, Dutch and English rule
and you'll have a chance to experience the many sights and
sounds that bear witness to the different influences.
Day 1 Kuala Lumpur to Malacca You will be picked up from
your Kuala Lumpur hotel for a two hour, 84-mile journey by
private car to the historic town of Malacca. Then check in to
The Majestic Malacca for a 2 night stay in a Deluxe room includ-
ing breakfast. Originally a serene mansion built in the 1920's,
today the Majestic Malacca features a new building that mirrors
the original, housing 54 spacious rooms and suites.
Day 2 Malacca half day city tour Malacca's colourful history
make it a delight to explore the city. Take in attractions such as
St Paul's Hill, the renowned Porta de Santiago and Jonker
Street, also known as Antique Street.
Day 3 Malacca to Kuala Lumpur Morning at leisure before your
private car transfer back to Kuala Lumpur, or to Kuala Lumpur
Airport to complete your itinerary.
Prices from £339 per person, based on twin share.
CameronHighlands
Malacca
KUALA LUMPUR★
MALAYSIA
Penang
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TAMAN NEGARA NATIONAL PARK 3 Day Private Tour
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The first and oldest national park
in the country is filled to the brim
with exciting eco-tourism activities.
Unspoilt and undisturbed, an
unforgettable experience awaits
you. A three hour car journey
and exciting two hour boat
journey takes you to the heart
of the rainforest. Here you can
enjoy a canopy walkway across
the tops of the trees, a river trip
through dense foliage and hiking
in the jungle. This tour departs
daily and includes all meals.
Day 1 Kuala Lumpur to Taman Negara Early
morning pick up from your Kuala Lumpur
hotel and a private car overland journey to the
river bank at Kuala Tembeling. From here,
travel by outboard motor canoes (in a small
group) to Kuala Tahan where the Park Head-
quarters is situated. The 2-hour upriver trip is
fascinating as the jungle vegetation become
dense upon arriving at Kuala Tahan in the late
afternoon. After dinner, watch a video presen-
tation and join the night Jungle Walk. Check in
to your accommodation for 2 nights; Taman
Negara Resort. All meals included. Overlook-
ing the Tembeling and Tahan Rivers, this 4-
star property features Malaysian style wooden
chalets with en suite facilities, air-conditioning
and a verandah with either a river or forest view.
Day 2 Taman Negara A full day in the National
Park. The following activities are included in
your tour and are subject to change due to
weather conditions. A motorised canoe up-
stream to Lata Berkoh, the Canopy Walkway.
After leaving your chalet, you have to walk a
kilometre, before you come to the canopy
walkway. Then a walk across a 500 metre
man-made bridge, suspended 25 to 40 metres
above the ground. It's the longest canopy walk
of its kind in the world. The canopy walk gives
you the opportunity to view the rich and di-
verse flora and fauna at the very summit of the
forest. You will see: birds, monkeys and squir-
rels. A jungle trek to Teresik Hill to view Mount
Tahan, the highest mountain in West Malaysia
at 2178m above sea level and en-route stop at
the Lubok Simpon water hole for a swim and
rest. At night, take the option of an animal
"vigil" at the tree house. However, sighting of
animals are not guaranteed.
Day 3 Taman Negara - Kuala Lumpur Return
journey by private transfer to Kuala Lumpur or
to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Note Light comfortable clothing, jungle boots,
a hat, raincoat, torch, sport shoes, swimming
costumes, mosquito repellant and a sweater
should be among the minimal necessity for
this excursion. Most items can be purchased
at Kuala Lumpur. Some of the tours are in
small groups and not privately guided.
Breakfast & Lunch included.
Prices from £425 per person for the 3 Day
Tour, or £528 per person for the 4 Day Tour.
Based on twin share.
MALAYSIA
Penang
KualaLumpur
Kuantan
CameronHighlands
Kuala Terengganu
Taman Negara
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PENANG
Travel There are frequent
scheduled flights from Kuala
Lumpur to Penang. The airport
is located 10 miles south of the
capital, Georgetown, and 20
miles south of the main beach
resort area of Batu Ferringhi
with a journey time of around
50 minutes. We can arrange for
you to be met on arrival at
Penang Airport and transferred
privately to your accommoda-
tion. From £10 per person.
Attractions The summit of
Penang Hill, at 720 metres of-
fers an interesting drive and
breathtaking views of the Is-
land. Penang is renowned for
its markets. Shop for bargains
at the night market in Batu
Ferringhi, or the flea markets in
Georgetown. The capital of the
island, Georgetown, is a lively
place to visit in the evenings;
take a pedal-powered trishaw
ride through the city’s narrow
streets and see the largest col-
lection of 18th and 19th cen-
tury houses in south-east Asia.
When to go Penang has an
equatorial climate with temper-
atures ranging from a low of
22°C to a high of 30°C year
round. The driest time to visit is
January and February which is
also the busiest period for visi-
tors, with the wettest months
from September to November.
The Island of Penang, just off the north-
west coast of Malaysia, holds a fascination
for the sunseeker and historian alike.
While the white sandy beaches of Batu
Ferringhi are renowned, Penang is
actually the oldest British settlement in
Malaysia and visitors will delight in the
historic capital Georgetown, a UNESCO
World Heritage site. For a spectacular
view, take a trip up Penang Hill.
1 2
P E N A N G
Penang HillGeorgetown
Snake Farm
Batu Ferringhi
Botanical Garden
Airport
FortCornwallis
Penang Bridge
Kek Lok SiTemple
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PENANG Hotels
The PARKROYAL Hotel Penang occupies a superb location on the beach at Batu Ferringhi, with the
local night markets just a short stroll from the hotel. Set in spacious lush tropical grounds the PARKROYAL
features two large swimming pools with plenty of space for loungers and places to relax. Choose from a
Superior hillview room, or the larger Deluxe seafacing room. Family rooms can sleep up to four persons.
Facilities include watersports, tennis, gym, a spa, kids’ club, two bars and three restaurants.
Offer Receive up to 4 nights free. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £49 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
PARKROYAL HOTELPENANG★★★★★
SHANGRI-LA’SRASA SAYANGRESORT & SPA
★★★★★
1
2
Situated along Batu Feringgi Beach, the iconic Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa sits within a
30-acre tropical landscaped garden. The resort comprises 304 guestrooms and suites, most of which
have been extensively refurbished and expanded. Guests will enjoy a range of facilities such as compli-
mentary Wi-Fi, a Par-3 executive golf course, a water sports centre, two swimming pools, Adventure
Zone, CHI, The Spa, and restaurants and bars offering international and local cuisine.
Offer Receive up to 3 nights free. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £93 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
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LANGKAWI
Travel There are regular flights
to Langkawi from Kuala Lumpur,
a flying time of an hour. The air-
port is in the west of the island,
a 25 minute drive to the main
town of Kuah, but transfer times
vary greatly depending on the
location of your accommoda-
tion. The Andaman and The
Datai hotels are located 20
miles north of the airport with a
transfer time of 40 minutes. We
can arrange for you to be met
on arrival and transferred pri-
vately to your hotel from £7 per
person.
Activities Take the cable car to
the summit of a mountain at
700 metres to walk across the
sky bridge and enjoy spectacu-
lar views. There are also jungle
treks to be taken in the area.
There is a very good half day is-
land-hopping cruise that in-
cludes a visit to the beautiful
Lake of the Pregnant Maiden.
When to go Langkawi is warm
all year round with tempera-
tures around 30°C, occasionally
dropping to 22°C. The hottest
month is usually February and
the coolest is October. The dri-
est and so most popular period
for visitors is from mid-Novem-
ber to April. The rainy season is
from September to early No-
vember, though the rainfall is
mixed with periods of sunshine.
Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 tropical
islands but with one island in particular that
plays host to a range of accommodation.
Located 20 miles off the north western
coast of Malaysia, Langkawi is a beautiful
but quiet island; ideal for relaxation but
with very little in the way of nightlife
compared to its neighbour, Penang.
Visitors will enjoy the miles of sandy
beaches, ancient rainforests and quaint
villages that Langkawi has to offer.
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L A N G K AW I
Golf ClubKuah
Gunung Raya
Crocodile Farm
PadangLalang
Gunung MatChincang
Waterfall
Airport
1
4
3
5
2
PulauDayangBunting
PulauTuba
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LANGKAWI Hotels
The Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, set on Tanjung Rhu, one of Langkawi’s best beaches, highlights
indigenous architecture combined with gracious service. The 90 guest villas and pavilions nestle amidst
the resort’s lushly landscaped gardens. A stay at this resort includes a complimentary one hour walking
tour with a naturalist and free non-motorised watersports. Hotel facilities includes two pools, fitness
centre, tennis and spa. Excellent choice of three restaurants.
Offer Receive up to 3 nights free. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £169 per person per night, based on room only.
FOUR SEASONS RESORTLANGKAWI★★★★★
THE DATAI★★★★★
1
2
The Datai is an outstanding hotel set in an ancient rainforest above a secluded sandy beach.
This is an ideal choice for honeymooners or a couple wanting an idyllic break in a beautiful natural
setting. Featuring 54 Deluxe rooms, 40 Villas and 16 Suites, all with sizeable bedrooms, living areas
and verandahs which look out to the natural landscape. Facilities include two pools, a spa, health club,
watersports, tennis, a library, bar and a choice of four restaurants.
Offer Receive up to 3 nights free. 1 May – 19 Dec 2012.
Prices from £181 per person per night, based on room only.
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LANGKAWI Hotels
Casa Del Mar is a boutique hotel on beautiful Pantai Cenang beach, just a 10-minute drive from the air-
port and within walking distance to local cafes, shops and restaurants. From its Mediterranean architec-
ture to its relaxed and comfortable interior, Casa Del Mar is a perfect oasis for couples looking for a
private and peaceful retreat. All rooms are sea-facing with floor-to-ceiling sliding picture windows.
Facilities include a pool, a pool bar, a spa, a wine bar and an excellent beachside restaurant.
Offer Receive a free afternoon tea for 2 when staying 14 nights.
Prices from £81 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
CASA DEL MAR★★★★
THE ANDAMANLANGKAWI★★★★★
3
4
Located on a magnificent sweep of private sandy beach, The Andaman Langkawi is a tropical paradise
with spectacular views of ancient virgin rainforests and mountains beyond. Deluxe rooms offer a choice
of rainforest or sea views (Deluxe Seaview room pictured). Facilities include a swimming pool, spa, kids’
club, and a games room with billiards and a mini library. Activities include watersports and nature walks.
Beachfront bar and choice of restaurants.
Offer Receive up to 4 nights free 1 Apr – 20 Dec 12.
Prices from £97 per person per night, based on room only.
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LANGKAWI Hotels
Located on one of the world’s best beaches, the Tanjung Rhu Resort offers tranquillity and romance in
Northern Langkawi. With absolute beachfront facing a two-kilometre private beach guests will enjoy
stunning views towards limestone peaks rising out of the ocean. The 136 rooms offer a choice of garden
or sea views. Facilities include a choice of restaurants and bars, 3 pools, a spa, fitness centre, non-mo-
torised watersports and tennis. Bed and breakfast or all-inclusive options at this property.
Offer Receive 7 nights for the price of 6 nights, year round.
Prices from £186 per person per night including all meals, non-alcoholic drinks and transfers.
TANJUNG RHURESORT★★★★★
MERITUS PELANGI BEACHRESORT & SPA
★★★★
5
6
The Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort is located along the beautiful and scenic stretch of the famous
Cenang white sandy beach. The breathtaking view begins the minute you step into the lobby and con-
tinues throughout the 31 acres of award-winning landscaped garden. Raised on stilts, all guest rooms
feature balconies, with either garden, pool or sea views. Facilities include two outdoor swimming pools,
a fitness centre, a spa, tennis, squash, a kids’ club and two bars and choice of three restaurants.
Offer Receive up to 6 nights free. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £40 per person per night, based on room only.
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EAST COAST MALAYSIA
Travel To reach Tanjong Jara
Resort, fly from Kuala Lumpur
to Kuala Terengganu. We can
arrange for you to be met there
and transferred privately to the
Resort; a journey time of
around an hour. From £31 per
person. Redang Island is a 75-
minute flight from Kuala
Lumpur’s Subang Airport, oper-
ated with a daily service by Ber-
jaya Air. Tioman Island is a one
hour flight from Kuala Lumpur,
also operated daily by Berjaya
Air and departing from Subang
Airport. We can arrange these
flights, but also a private car
transfer between KL’s Interna-
tional Airport and Subang Air-
port. Prices on request.
When to go The East Coast has
a particularly diverse climate
with two clear seasons. The
best time to visit is from April to
October, when the weather is at
its driest. This is also the only
period when snorkelers and
divers will enjoy clear waters
and good visibility. The mon-
soon season affects the eastern
coastline and islands from No-
vember through to February
with strong winds and rain.
Malaysia’s east coast has some of its best
beaches and excellent scuba diving.
Tanjong Jara Resort is located close to
the town of Kuala Terengganu, in a region
renowned for its peaceful way of life and
picturesque villages. Redang Island, set
30 miles off the coast, has crystal clear
water, white sandy beaches and some of
the best coral diving in Malaysia. Tioman
Island, close to Kuantan, is blessed with
great beaches and ringed by white coral.
MALAYSIA
Kuala Lumpur Tioman
KualaTerengganu
Redang
Kuantan
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Beautiful powder white beaches with pristine blue waters and lush tropical rainforest are just some of
the attractions of magical Redang Island. Located off the east coast off Malaysia, Redang has one of the
best coral and marine ecosystems in the country; superb for snorkelling and diving. 188 spacious
rooms with a choice of hill or sea views. Facilities include a swimming pool, gym, tennis, watersports,
three bars and a seafood restaurant. There is also an excellent PADI dive centre.
Offer Free room upgrade for honeymooners, year round.
Prices from £122 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
THE TAARASBEACH & SPA RESORT
REDANG★★★★★
JAPAMALATIOMAN ISLAND
★★★★
Fashionably rustic, Japamala is a boutique resort with true seclusion, set amidst 11 acres of lush wilder-
ness and flanked by an inviting beach. Open all year round the location on the south west corner of
Tioman Island means it is mostly sheltered from the east coast monsoon (Nov-Feb). Charming villas and
chalets are either hidden amidst luxuriant greenery, or perched high above the lagoon. Activities and fa-
cilities include scuba-diving, kayaking, jungle-trekking, pool, spa, library and restaurant.
Offer Receive a 5% discount when staying 7 nights or more, year round.
Prices from £53 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
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EAST COAST MALAYSIA
Tanjong Jara Resort
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EAST COAST MALAYSIA
TANJONG JARA RESORT
★★★★★
Set on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia,
Tanjong Jara Resort is a sanctuary of luxury and
well-being steeped in age-old Malay traditions.
The Resort’s elegantly crafted wooden buildings
rest on a 17-hectare site facing the South China
Sea. Designed to reflect the grandeur of 17th
century Malay palaces, this 99-room resort
offers an authentic taste of the region’s spirit.
The Resort is located between Kuala Tereng-
ganu in the North and Kuantan in the South.
The riverine town of Dungun lies west of Tan-
jong Jara and is eight kms away.
AccommodationSituated on the upper floor of double storey
units that look out onto tropical landscaped
gardens or blue sea and sky, the Bumbung
rooms are constructed from warm timber in
traditional Malay style. Located on the ground
floor of a double storey unit, Serambi rooms in-
clude a partially covered verandah that over-
looks the tropical gardens. The single storey
semi-detached Anjung rooms (pictured) are
beach cottages offering sea views.
Facilities and activitiesTanjong Jara Resort includes two pools, tennis,
bike hire, river cruises, cooking classes, an
award-winning Spa Village, three restaurants,
bars and a library. Diving and snorkelling are
available from March to October.
Offer Receive 4 nights for the price of 3 nights.
1 May – 31 Oct 12.
Prices from £49 per person per night, includ-
ing breakfast daily.
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BORNEO
Travel There are no direct
flights to Kota Kinabalu from
the UK, but the airport is well
served with scheduled flights
via Asian hubs, such as Kuala
Lumpur and Singapore. Flying
time from Kuala Lumpur is 212
hours. The airport is five miles
from Kota Kinabalu. We can
arrange for you to be met on ar-
rival and transferred privately to
your accommodation. Prices
vary according to the distance
from the airport to the accom-
modation. Ask us for details.
Activities Most visitors will want
to see Borneo’s icon, the orang-
utan. This can be done with a
day trip to the Sepilok Orang-
Utan Centre, at Sandakan, or a
stay at Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria
which has its own orang-utan
sanctuary. Sipadan has superb
diving. Day trips can be made
to visit Mt.Kinabalu, and for the
adventurous a 3 day trek to the
very summit can be arranged
(advance pre-booking essen-
tial). The Danum Valley is set
amidst a vast tropical rainforest
with great opportunity to see
orang-utans and monkeys.
When to go Borneo is at its
best during March to October.
The rainy season is usually
from November through to Feb-
ruary, but during this time you
can expect sunshine amidst the
downpours. Expect hot and
humid weather all year round.
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Divided from Peninsula Malaysia by the
South China Sea is the island of Borneo.
Sabah is one of two Malaysian states on
the island and is located on the north-east
coast. Its capital, Kota Kinabalu serves as
the gateway to the attractions of Borneo,
including the orang-utan and the country’s
highest mountain, Mt. Kinabalu which, at
4095 metres, dominates the surrounding
jungle-covered hills.
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Kuching
BORN EO
BRUNEI SABAH
Kota Kinabalu
S ARAWAK
Mt Kinabalu
Sepilok
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BORNEO Hotels
Bunga Raya Island Resort is a luxurious jewel set on a coral reef island just off the coast of Borneo and
a 30 minute car and boat journey from Kota Kinabalu. A secluded island hideaway of 47 timbered villas,
it is framed by white sand beach and virgin jungle. Hillside villas reflect the simplicity of the Borneo
architectural style. A hilltop spa blends the finest Traditional Asian and Western treatments using
restorative powers of indigenous plants and oils. Free boat to sister hotel, Gayana Eco Resort.
Offer Free roundtrip deluxe boat transfers, year round.
Prices from £158 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
BUNGA RAYAISLAND RESORT
★★★★★
GAYA ISLAND RESORT★★★★★
Located just 15 minutes off the coast of Kota Kinabalu, the brand new Gaya Island Resort is situated on
Pulau Gaya, an island set in a natural marine conservation area. The resort is fringed by a golden beach,
verdant jungle, surrounded by coral reefs and enjoys views toward majestic Mt. Kinabalu. Accommoda-
tion is spread throughout lush rainforest and features 120 hill villas and a two-bedroom suite. Facilities
include a remarkable spa set in a mangrove, a pool, bar and choice of restaurants.
Offer Receive 4 nights for the price of 3 nights. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £90 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
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Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort faces a 3-kilometre long sweep of pristine, white sandy beach, backed by
forested hills. Uniquely includes a 64-acre conservation nature reserve where guests can view the twice
daily feeding of Orang Utan (small fee). Choose from newly refurbished Garden Wing or the more luxuri-
ous Ocean Wing accommodation (breakfast included). Facilities include a pool for each wing, kids’ club
and pool, an 18-hole golf course, spa, fitness centre, tennis, watersports, bars and restaurants.
Offer Receive up to 2 nights free. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £62 per person per night, based on room only.
SHANGRI-LA’SRASA RIA RESORT
★★★★★
SHANGRI-LA’STANJUNG ARURESORT & SPA
★★★★★
With a private beach, views of the coral islands and just five minutes drive from the centre of Kota Kina-
balu and ten minutes drive from the airport, Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru offers luxury and relaxation in a
great location. Kinabalu seaview rooms offer views of the ocean and Mt Kinabalu while Tanjung Wing
rooms face the ocean. Facilities include an infinity and lap pool, health club, CHI Spa, sauna, jacuzzi,
nine-hole golf course, tennis, bike hire, watersports, bar and restaurants.
Offer Receive 2 nights free. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £66 per person per night, based on room only.
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BEST OF BORNEO 11 day Tour
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Experience the best that Borneo
has to offer. Borneo features a
great combination for a memo-
rable holiday. Spend time on the
superb sandy beaches with excel-
lent snorkelling and watersports
facilities with the chance to see
Orang utan up close. You may
have the chance to witness the
turtles laying their eggs on Turtle
Island. Included is private airport
transfers, accommodation as
shown, a return flight within
Borneo and touring as shown.
International flights not included.
Departs daily.
Day 1 Arrive Borneo You’ll be met on arrival at
Kota Kinabalu Airport and privately transferred
to Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru. A five star hotel
located just a five-minute drive from the centre
of the city and a ten-minute drive from the air-
port.
Day 2 Kota Kinabalu Full day at leisure to
enjoy the hotel facilities or some shopping and
sightseeing in Kota Kinabalu.
Day 3 Turtle Island Take the morning flight to
Sandakan followed by a transfer to the jetty for
a boat ride (approximately an hour) to Libaran
Island. Check in and relax before lunch. Enjoy
the sun, sea and sand or snorkel around the
island. In the afternoon take a boat to nearby
Turtle Island and prepare to watch part of the
complex life cycle of the green turtle as the
huge adults come ashore to lay their eggs.
Note the release of little turtle hatchlings at
Turtle Island is not guaranteed. Then, if you
are lucky, you may have the opportunity to re-
lease the little hatchlings from the hatchery to
the sea. Return to Libaran Island Lodge for
your overnight stay. Note this accommodation
is basic.
Day 4 Sepilok Orang utans After breakfast,
journey back to Sandakan in time to catch the
feeding of the Orang utans at the Sepilok
Orang utan Rehabilitation Centre, where young
orang utans are coached to enable them to re-
turn to their natural habitat. Return to Kota
Kinabalu and check in to the five-star Shangri-
La Rasa Ria Resort for a 7 night stay.
Days 5- 10 At leisure A full six days of relax-
ation and fun. Enjoy the expansive sweep of
sandy beach, the wide range of watersports
and activities such as horse riding or quad bik-
ing. Guests of the hotel have exclusive access
to the resort’s own Nature Reserve where
twice-daily young Orang utans are fed. For a
small fee (payable locally) you can enjoy a
short guided walk through rainforest to a view-
ing platform and get close to the Orang utans.
Day 11 Depart Borneo Short, private transfer
to the airport to complete your Borneo itinerary.
Prices from £999 per person, based on twin
share.
Kuching
BORN EO
BRUNEI
SABAH
Kota Kinabalu
S ARAWAK
Mt Kinabalu
Sepilok
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3 DAY TURTLE ISLAND, SUKAU
AND ORANG UTANS TOUR
A three day small group tour that includes The Gomantong Caves, the
Kinabatangan River and Sukau and the Sepilok Orang Utan Centre. A
short tour of the city of Sandakan is also included. This is an extraordi-
nary wildlife tour providing memorable sights and experiences. This es-
corted tour includes airport transfers from your hotel, a return flight from
Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, basic accommodation on Libaran Island and
at Sukau River Lodge and meals (lunch and dinner on day one, all meals
on day two and breakfast and lunch on day three). Note that accommo-
dation is limited, so advanced booking is highly recommended.
Day 1 Sandakan - Libaran Island - Turtle Island Morning transfer and
flight to Sandakan to board the boat for Libaran Island. Check into your
accommodation. Explore the nearby village and observe life in a fisher-
men’s village. Late afternoon, take a boat ride to Turtle Island. Watch tur-
tles laying eggs on the beach and the release of hatchlings to the sea.
Return to Libaran Island for overnight.
Day 2 Libaran Island - Gomantong Cave - Sukau Kinabatangan RiverAfter breakfast, return to mainland and visit Gomantong Caves, the
biggest bird’s nest caves in Sabah where the bizarre edible bird's nest is
harvested. The caves are also home to more than a million bats. The
birdlife around the cave is particularly rich, with crested serpent eagles,
kingfishers, Asian fairy bluebirds and leaf birds often sighted. Continue
the journey to the village of Sukau by the Kinabatangan River. Check in
to Sukau River Lodge. Boat trip to watch the curious proboscis monkeys
gather by the river bank. If weather permits, night walk to search for stick
insects, frogs and beetles. Stay overnight at the Sukau River Lodge.
Day 3 Sepilok Orang Utan Centre - Sandakan City After breakfast, re-
turn to mainland and proceed to the Sepilok Orang Utan Centre. Witness
the feeding of orphaned orang utans. Walk along a jungle trail and ob-
serve the tropical lowland rainforest. After lunch, proceed to the Obser-
vation Pavilion for a bird eye view of Sandakan and visit a local market
before your flight back to Kota Kinabalu.
Prices from £698 per person, based on twin share.
2 DAY TURTLE ISLAND ANDORANG UTANS TOUR
Take a side-trip from the beaches of Borneo with this two-day
tour. Stay a night on Libaran Island and visit nearby Turtle Is-
land where you may witness the turtles as they come ashore.
Then on to the renown Sepilok Orang utan Centre where you
can see the feeding of the Orang utans. This short, small-
group escorted tour includes airport transfers from your hotel,
a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, basic accom-
modation on Libaran Island and meals (lunch and dinner on
day one and breakfast on day two). Please note that accom-
modation on Libaran Island is limited, therefore advanced
booking of this tour is highly recommended.
Day 1 Turtle Island Early morning pick up from your hotel,
transfer to the airport at Kota Kinabalu and short flight to San-
dakan. Transfer to Libaran Island (about a one hour crossing)
and check-in for your one night stay. This lodge offers basic
beach accommodation and is the only resort on the island.
The lodge is built from local materials with attached bathroom
and fan. Explore the nearby village and observe life in a fisher-
men’s village. In the late afternoon, take a boat ride to Selin-
gan Turtle Island. Watch turtle laying eggs on the beach,
transfer of the eggs to the hatchery and release of hatchlings
to the sea. Return to Libaran Island for your overnight stay.
Day 2 Orang utans After breakfast, return to the mainland and
proceed to the Sepilok Orang Utan Centre. Witness the feeding
of orphaned Orang utans. Walk along a jungle trail and ob-
serve the tropical lowland rainforest. Return to Sandakan Air-
port for your flight back to Kota Kinabalu. Transfer back to your
hotel.
Prices from £484 per person, based on twin share.
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BORNEO Tours
3 DAY MOUNT KINABALU CLIMB
Standing majestically at 4095m, Mount Kinabalu is one of the highest
mountains in South East Asia. No special skills or equipment are needed
for the climb, but climbers should have an average fitness and be
healthy. Advanced booking is essential, as this climb is very popular.
Full details can be provided. Includes all meals.
Day 1 Kota Kinabalu / Kinabalu Park Morning pick up from your hotel
and travel 2 hours along the ridges of the Crocker Range to Kinabalu
Park. Guided nature walk for flora and fauna with your nature guide.
Lunch at Mountain Lodge. After lunch, proceed back to Kinabalu Na-
tional Park for video presentation and guided walk to the mountain gar-
den to see a rare collection of mountain plants and flowers. Overnight at
Wildlife Mountain Lodge (pictured).
Day 2 Summit Trail After breakfast, register names with the Park Office
for the climb, then proceed to the start of the summit trail at the Power
Station. Trek up to Laban Rata and enjoy a packed lunch along the way.
Look out for the pitcher plants and orchids along the way. Dinner and
overnight at Laban Rata Resthouse (shared dormitory).
Day 3 Summit Trail / Kota Kinabalu At 3am, proceed from Laban Rata
to the summit of Mt. Kinabalu. You should arrive in time for sunrise, de-
scend to the Resthouse for breakfast before descending to the Park.
After lunch, return to Kota Kinabalu and transfer to your hotel.
Price from £421 per person, based on twin-share.
7 DAY WILDLIFE TOUR OF BORNEO
On this highly recommended tour you can see Orang Utan, sea
turtles, proboscis monkeys, caves, rainforest and one of the high-
est mountains in south-east Asia. Stay in unique, comfortable
rainforest lodges, with all meals included.
Day 1 Kinabalu National Park Travel to the headquarters of Mt
Kinabalu National Park and enjoy spectacular views. Explore one
of the many trails through the forest. Stay two nights at the
Wildlife Mountain Lodge.
Day 2 Poring Hot Springs Take a short trek on the Canopy Walk-
way, suspended between trees it offers a bird’s eye view of the
rainforest.
Day 3 Sukau Visit the Gomantong Caves, home to more than a
million bats. Stay two nights at the Sukau River Lodge.
Day 4 Kinabatangan River Enjoy a boat trip in this area
renowned for the greatest concentration of wildlife in Borneo.
You may view Orang Utans, red/silver leaf monkeys, elephants,
crocodiles and rare Proboscis Monkeys.
Day 5 Libaran Island Join a glass bottom boat cruise or snorkel
at the nearby marine islands to see colourful corals and fishes of
the Sulu Sea. Afternoon walk to a nearby fishermans’s village.
Overnight Libaran Island Lodge.
Day 6 Selingan Turtle Island Turtle Island is the most important
breeding Marine Park in south east Asia. It is a rare experience
to witness hugh green turtles lumber ashore most nights to dig a
hole and lay around 100 eggs. Overnight Selingan Island Chalet.
Day 7 Sepilok Orang Utan Centre Visit the famous Sepilok Orang
Utan Centre to see the rehabilitation of once captive Orang Utans.
Return to Kota Kinabalu by air to complete your itinerary.
Price from £1450 per person, based on twin share.
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PANGKOR LAUT
PANGKOR LAUT RESORT
★★★★★
Pangkor Laut is a privately owned island of
secluded bays and pristine beaches located three
miles off the west coast of Malaysia. Situated on
this exotic island is the award-winning Pangkor
Laut Resort which features a range of traditional
villas and suites. Nearby Emerald Bay, the resort’s
private beach has often been cited as one of the
most beautiful beaches in the world. With no other
resorts on the island, guests of the exclusive
Pangkor Laut Resort have the island to themselves.
AccommodationThe signature Sea villas stand elegantly on stilts
over the sea. Each private villa is airy and spa-
cious and linked by a wooden walkway. Garden
and Hill villas offer superb views of the rainforest.
Beach villas are just steps away from the white
sandy beach with views of the sea. Spa villas are
raised on stilts over the sea but have the benefit
of direct access to the Spa Village. All rooms in-
clude a huge bathtub and shower, and a balcony
with deckchairs.
Activities and facilitiesAccompany the resort’s resident naturalist on a
guided walk through the rainforest. Choose to ex-
plore the island on a kayak or chase the wind on
water-skis. Enjoy a sunset cruise on the resort’s
stylish teakwood boat. Guests can play golf at the
Damai Laut Golf and Country Club located on the
mainland. Adventurous fishing trips and island
excursions are available. For more peaceful activi-
ties there is Tai Chi, Yoga, cooking classes and
batik painting classes. Hotel facilities include two
swimming pools (one only for spa guests) a jet
pool and cold dip, gymnasium, tennis, squash
and spa treatments at Spa Village. Having re-
cently undergone an extensive refurbishment this
resort offers many fine dining opportunities with a
wide range of restaurants offering cuisine from
around the world.
Offer Receive 7 nights for the price of 6. Offer
dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £98 per person per night, including
breakfast daily.
Pangkor is an island
located off the coast of
Lumut, on the west
side of Peninsula
Malaysia and offers
some of the world’s
finest beaches.
The internationally
acclaimed Pangkor
Laut Resort occupies
an entire island and
pampers like no other.
How to get there Lumut is the gateway to
Pangkor - a 4 hour drive from
Kuala Lumpur airport. From
Lumut there is a scheduled
speedboat service to Pangkor
Laut (30-minute crossing, six
times a day). Pangkor Laut
Resort also offers a 24-hour
speedboat service, price on
request. We can arrange for
you to be met at KL Airport
(or collected from KL accom-
modation) and privately
transferred by car to Lumut,
to meet the pre-booked ferry
transfer.
MALAYSIA
KualaLumpur
Penang
Pangkor
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THE ESTATES AT PANGKOR LAUT
★★★★★
There are few places on earth like The Estates
on the island of Pangkor Laut. This is a desti-
nation absolutely unique in both its environ-
ment and the experience it offers - a retreat
that is both pure privacy and privilege. Located
on the privately owned island of Pangkor Laut,
off the west coast of Malaysia, The Estates re-
flect a South East Asian past that integrates
beauty, luxury and comfort.
AccommodationEight secluded estates have been created -
three resting on the beautiful waterfront of
Marina Bay, allowing visitors the pleasure of a
private beach; whilst the others are designed
to blend seamlessly into the jungle on the hill-
side - overlooking the ocean, and offering total
privacy. Polished tropical hardwood floors are
accented by textured fabrics that add warmth
to the elegant bedrooms with their podium
beds; whilst bathrooms and vanity areas are
wonderfully spacious, and crafted with fine at-
tention to detail. The experience is pure es-
cape. Each and every individual Estate is a
unique experience - tailored to blend comfort-
ably and stylishly into its natural environment
with a pool surrounded by a collection of villas,
dining and living pavilions. Every Estate has a
personal chef who cooks and serves meals,
and its own butler who unobtrusively coordi-
nates all aspects of your stay. Each Estate has
a private vehicle and driver should guests wish
to dine in one of the Resort's restaurants, or
have a treatment at the Spa Village.
Getting thereThe Estates’ helicopters fly between Subang
Airport and Pangkor Laut; or the island can be
reached by taking a limousine from the city to
the village of Lumut, then boarding the YTL
Lady, a luxurious motoryacht that brings
guests directly to the island.
PANGKOR LAUT
Prices Prices from £213 per person per night
including food and non-alcoholic refreshments
consumed at the Estate, laundry and return
luxury boat transfer between Lumut and
Pangkor.
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Bali, the ‘Island of the Gods’, is one of 17,000 islands that make up Indonesia.
Lying approximately 10° south of the Equator, it is a country with a rich cultural
tradition offering a myriad of delights for the visitor: golden beaches, lush green
rice terraces, unique arts and crafts, and a friendly and hospitable people.
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Getting thereThere are flights into Bali’s Denpasar Air-port from Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong,Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo. There are no di-rect flights from the UK, so most UK visi-tors combine a Bali stay with a city break inone of the above transit points. Flying timeis approximately 15 hours but varies ac-cording to the transit city.
Guide to the countryThe Indonesia island of Bali offers somesuperb beaches. Nusa Dua is Bali’s primetourist resort and has been landscaped intobeautiful gardens providing the setting for arange of beachfront upmarket hotels. SanurBeach is wide and sandy. Seminyak is lo-cated close to the busy resort of Kuta, but isquiet and sophisticated and offers a goodchoice of restaurants. Jimbaran is much qui-eter but with a safe swimming beach andchic restaurants. Ubud, 20 miles inlandfrom Bali Airport, is 600m above sea level.A collection of traditional villages, set in the lush, green countryside,Ubud offers superb hill and valley views and an interesting alterna-tive to the beaches and is renowned as a centre for arts and crafts.The rest of the island offers spectacular scenery and is much lessdeveloped for tourism, rewarding visitors with a more authentic Bali-nese experience. Situated 34 miles to the east of Bali, lies the islandof Lombok, a 25-minute flight. Though relatively new to tourism,Lombok is fast emerging as one of Indonesia’s best kept secrets.
When to goWith its proximity to the Equa-tor, Bali is hot and generallysunny all year round, with tem-peratures averaging betweenthe high 20c and low 30c.The dry season is May to Sep-tember, with the monsoon sea-son from October to April,when short, sharp downpoursmix with sunshine. Februaryand March can be particularlyhot and humid. May, June andJuly are usually considered tobe the best months for a holi-day in Bali. Bear in mind thatevenings and nights can becool up in the hills of Ubud.
Important to noteA visa is required, issued onarrival at the airport. You willneed to have $US25 in cash
handy for this. Your passport must have at least six months validityremaining. Bali is eight hours ahead of GMT. The currency isIndonesian Rupiah, but you are advised to bring US Dollars withyou. Vaccinations are not essential for visitors to Bali but contactyour doctor for full details. Nyepi Day (23 March 2012) is silenceday – a very important ritual for the Balinese. Note that on this daytravel is not permitted so it is best to avoid arriving, or departingBali on this day.
BALI AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL (Temperatures in °Centigrade, Rainfall in millimetres)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
°C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R28 340 28 277 28 197 29 92 28 75 28 68 27 47 27 25 27 48 27 100 28 173 29 299
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Kuta
Seminyak
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Set on prime beachfront, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Seminyak coast, the Anantara is a
luxury retreat just steps from the Indian Ocean and Seminyak village, an elegant outpost of chic restau-
rants and boutiques. The 59 luxurious suites (and one penthouse) feature a Balinese-style decor and
ceiling-to-floor doors and windows, large balconies with terrazzo tubs and views of the ocean. Facilities
include three pools including an infinity-edged pool, spa, gym and a choice of restaurants.
Offer Receive 10 nights for the price of 8. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £140 per person per night, including breakfast.
ANANTARA SEMINYAKRESORT AND SPA
★★★★★
CONRAD BALIRESORT & SPA
★★★★★
The Conrad Bali hotel is conveniently situated only 10 kilometres from the International Airport and is
adjacent to the Nusa Dua resort area. Nestled in 6.8 acres of secluded tropical gardens with cascading
waterfalls and a pristine 350 metre beach the Conrad features 360 guestrooms and suites overlooking
the ocean, lagoons, resort or gardens. Facilities include a 33-metre pool, jogging track with landscaped
gardens, floodlit tennis courts, kids’ club, fitness Club and spa. Three restaurants, a café and bar.
Offer 7 nights for the price of 6 nights. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £79 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
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Superbly located on exclusive Nusa Dua beach, the luxurious Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa (a member
of the Leading Hotels of the World group) offers real Balinese style, set in 23 acres of sculptured gardens.
With the elegance of a Balinese palace and classical interiors to match, the 381 rooms feature stunning
garden views or vistas of the Indian Ocean. Hotel facilities include three pools, a kids’ pool and club, a fit-
ness centre, a spa, watersports and a choice of four bars and five restaurants.
Offer Receive up to 2 nights free. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £72 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
NUSA DUABEACH HOTEL & SPA
★★★★★
SPA VILLAGE RESORTTEMBOK, BALI
★★★★★
Spa Village Resort Tembok, Bali is a 31-room resort located in the beautiful village of Tembok on the
pristine northern part of the island. This is a resort for those seeking a sanctuary away from the pressures
of the world. Choose from a range of experiences; massage therapy and treatments, creative stimulation
or a range of exercises, and all in a landscape of natural beauty. Spa, pool, gym, yoga, and an open
restaurant with stunning sea views. Excursions include diving and snorkelling. Kamar room pictured.
Offer 5 nights for the price of 4 nights. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £102 per person per night including 3 meals per day and a daily massage.
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Set on the beautiful, gleaming white sands of Sanur beach, the Bali Hyatt faces a tranquil lagoon, fringed
as far as the eye can see by a coral reef, and set amongst 36 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens.
Choice of Gardenview or Oceanview rooms. Hotel facilities include a Balinese village-style Spa, swim-
ming pool, Jacuzzi, tennis, fitness centre, watersports and kids club. Wide choice of bars and restau-
rants. Free shuttle bus to the sister hotel, Grand Hyatt.
Offer Receive a 50% discount for 2nd family room. Valid year round.
Prices from £38 per person per night, based on room only.
BALI HYATT★★★★★
ROYAL BEACHSEMINYAK BALI
★★★★★
Situated on the exclusive Seminyak Beach, the 128 room The Royal Beach Seminyak Bali is set
amongst 4.5 hectares of tropical gardens. Along with two stunning pools, one right on the beach and
another tucked into the garden area, the resort hotel offers 17 secluded villas, each boasting a private
whirlpool or swimming pool. The Royal Beach Seminyak Bali is within walking distance of Seminyak
Village, home to some of the trendiest bars, restaurants and shops in Bali.
Offer Honeymooners receive a cake, flower and photo frame. Year round.
Prices from £66 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
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The Puri Santrian Hotel is situated along the coast of upscale Sanur on the tranquil south-eastern side
of the island. Sanur offers a range of bars and restaurants close to the hotel. This family owned and op-
erated hotel offers a choice of room types with either garden or beach views, spacious bungalows include
2 rooms under one roof and the luxurious Santrian Club Wing with its own pool and stylish rooms
(breakfast included). Facilities include a pool, spa, watersports, bar and two restaurants.
Offer Receive up to 3 nights free. Dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £40 per person per night, based on room only.
PURI SANTRIANBEACH RESORT & SPA
★★★★
BALI PAVILIONS★★★★★
The Bali Pavilions are 23 private villas, most with a private pool, located in Sanur, close to a stunning lagoon
that is fringed by an extensive reef, and bordered on the other side by a long white beach (a few minutes
walk). Each villa has a private entrance, private patio and sundeck area and are surrounded by tropical
gardens. The two bedroom villa has a full kitchen and is ideal for families. Facilities include a pool, spa
and restaurant. A short walk to Sanur offers a good choice of bars, cafés and restaurants.
Offer Receive 1 night free. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £75 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
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Offer Honeymooners receive a spa treatment and cake. Year round.
Prices from £120 per person, including breakfast daily.
SAMAYA UBUD
With spacious villas spectacularly located in the Ayung valley, The Samaya
Ubud an ideal place to relax in a tropical paradise. Guests can encounter
the artistic and cultural heart of the island, walk the infamous terraced
rice fields and retreat to the peace and tranquility of this beautiful hotel.
The swept-away restaurant, set upon the river bank, provides a soothing
resonance whilst guests can enjoy a truly unique dining experience.
Accommodation is in 1, 2 and 3 bedroom luxury, private pool villas.
Located in the centre of Ubud, the Komaneka is surrounded by lush
tropical vegetation, a veritable oasis in the midst of bustling Ubud and
picturesque Monkey Forest Road, with its many wonderful shops, excel-
lent restaurants and easy access to temples, cultural performances, mu-
seums and galleries. Facilities include a restaurant, pool bar,
infinity-edged pool, spa and library. Deluxe rooms offer views of the rice
fields or garden courtyard. Pool Villas include a private plunge pool.
Offer Receive 2 nights free. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £112 per person per night, based on room only.
Offer Free one hour massage for 2 when staying 4 nights. Year round.
Prices from £71 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
The Oberoi Lombok is a luxury hideaway with acres of tropical gardens
and golden sands along a private beach. Lush rainforests, ocean views
and beautiful beaches accompany you as you arrive at this idyllic resort.
The Villas and Pavilions have thatched roofs, expansive shaded terraces
to relax in and all feature spacious bedrooms with four-poster beds. Some
villas have their own pool. Facilities include two restaurants, bar, gym,
beautiful palm-fringed outdoor pool, watersports, library and a spa.
★★★★★
Offer 4 nights for the price of 3 nights. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £68 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
ALILA UBUD
The Alila Ubud is a tranquil and secluded hillside retreat high on the
edge of the rich green Ayung River valley in Bali’s central foothills. The
resort is just minutes from Ubud. Blending contemporary design and tra-
ditional Balinese architecture, the secluded courtyards, spacious terraces
and private gardens create an intimate feeling. The 56 rooms offer pano-
ramic views of the Ayung River and surrounding volcanoes. Facilities in-
clude a spectacular pool, a spa, bicycle hire, library, bar and restaurant.
★★★★★
KOMANEKA RESORT AT MONKEY FOREST
★★★★
THE OBEROI LOMBOK
★★★★★
UBUD and LOMBOK Hotels
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THE BEST OF BALI 7 Day Private Tour
Want to discover the real Bali?
This 7 day private tour will take
you out into the lush, tropical
countryside of terraced rice
fields, to villages renowned for
their arts and crafts, to Hindu
temples and local markets.
Witness the spectacular mountain
scenery, snorkel off deserted
beaches and meet the local people
as they go about their daily lives.
This tour includes an English-
speaking guide, driver, breakfast
daily and some lunches.
Departs daily. International flights
not included.
Day 1 Arrive Bali You will be met on arrival at
Bali Airport and transferred to the Sanur
Beach Hotel for your first night.
Day 2 Sanur to north-west Bali Escape to
the heart of the Balinese countryside. Wander
through terraced rice fields and relax in a
tranquil village. Learn the art of Balinese
cooking in a traditional kitchen, followed by
lunch. Continue west, via the mountains to the
Mimpi Resort Menjangan; set on the shores of
a lagoon-like bay.
Day 3 North-west Bali to north Bali The resort
is ideally situated for diving, snorkelling and
canoeing. The boundaries of the national park
extend across the bay and include the small,
unpopulated Menjangan Island. Its coral reefs
have some of the finest diving in the archipel-
ago. In the afternoon depart for Northern Bali
and stay at the Puri Bagus Lovina.
Day 4 North Bali to east Bali Up early for a
cruise in search of dolphins. Return for break-
fast, before a visit to Kintamani, a village lo-
cated on the rim of Mt Batur Volcano. Enjoy
lunch at a restaurant with views towards the
crater and sparkling Lake Batur. Visit the
biggest temple in Bali, drive via beautiful
terraced rice-field scenery to the Puri Bagus
Candidasa for a one night stay.
Day 5 East Bali to Ubud Morning at leisure,
before a two hour drive to Ubud. On the way
stop at Klungkung to see the Royal Court of
Justice. Arrive at the spectacularly located
Waka di Ume for a two night stay.
Day 6 Ubud Pick up from you hotel in Ubud
for a guided cycle tour. Break away from the
main roads and discover hidden Bali along the
paths and trail leading down from the volcanic
Mount Batur. Spend the evening with elephants
with interaction, a show, a ride and a four
course dinner.
Day 7 Ubud to airport or beach Enjoy a
leisurely breakfast at your hotel before your
transfer to the airport to complete your itinerary,
or to a beach resort.
Price from £699 per person, based on twin-
share.
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CHINAOne of the most beautiful and unspoilt areas of Asia, Indochina is a region of paddy
fields, ancient monuments, mountainous jungle, stunning coasts and vibrant cities.
Take in the slow pace of Vietnam with its French colonial cities, the amazing temple
complexes of Angkor Wat, or the laid-back atmosphere of Luang Prabang, Laos.
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Getting thereIn 2011 Vietnam Airlines launchedtheir first direct services from theUK (London Gatwick) to Hanoi andSaigon. Bangkok and Kuala Lumpurare popular gateway points for ac-cess to almost all parts of Indochina.Flying time to the region is around11-12 hours.
Guide to the countriesVietnam offers two outstanding citiesin Saigon and Hanoi. The capitalHanoi in particular has retainedmuch of its character and historyand is the gateway to one of theregion’s most amazing sights;Halong Bay. The beaches of Viet-nam are becoming more and morepopular, with resorts such as HoiAn, Phan Thiet and Nha Trang,but there is so much more to theseareas, with impressive historicaltemples and busy, photogenic ports.The World Heritage site of Angkor Wat, Cambodia is famous for itsbeauty and splendour and a must-see on any Indochina itinerary.Luang Prabang, in the north of neighbouring Laos, is a tranquil townon the banks of the Mekong River, providing visitors with a taste ofauthentic Asia.
When to goFor Hanoi the summer months from May toOctober can be quite hot with regular down-pours. Winter from November to April iscooler and drier and a better time to visit.Saigon is particularly hot during March toMay, with the wet season from May to No-vember. December to March is consideredthe best time to visit Saigon and the beachesof Central Vietnam. For Angkor Wat andCambodia, November to February is idealwith cooler and drier weather. May to Octo-ber sees brief showers and high humidity.October to March is the best time to visitLuang Prabang in Laos, when the weather iscooler and drier than at other times.
Important to noteBritish passport holders require a passportvalid for at least six months following the re-turn date of the trip. Visas are required indi-vidually for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.A 30 day visa for Vietnam can be arrangedin advance and will cost approximately £40-
£45. You can contact the Vietnamese embassy in London to arrange(allow two weeks for this). For Cambodia and Laos you can get a visaon arrival. This is in the region of $US35, which is payable in cash.See www.travcour.com for more details. For vaccination require-ments for Indochina, please contact your doctor.
INDOCHINA AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL (Temperatures in °Centigrade, Rainfall in millimetres)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
°C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C RHanoi 20 18 21 28 23 38 28 81 32 196 33 239 33 323 32 343 31 254 29 99 26 43 22 20
Hoi An 25 21 26 22 28 23 30 75 33 200 33 280 33 300 33 280 31 260 30 260 27 80 26 40Saigon 26 4 27 14 28 16 29 27 30 230 30 293 29 290 29 271 29 341 28 262 27 109 25 8
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Hoi An
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CHINA
BURMA
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Phan Thiet
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Hanoi
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This 18 day Indochina highlights
tour encompasses the very best
of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
Travel south through Vietnam
from Hanoi to Saigon, into Cam-
bodia to discover the capital
Phnom Penh and the majestic
Angkor Wat complex. The trip
ends in magical Laos, with stays
in laid-back Vientiane and Luang
Prabang. This private tour in-
cludes an English-speaking guide
and breakfast daily. Flights within
Indochina are included.
Day 1 Hanoi You will be met at the airport and
transferred to your hotel for a two night stay.
Day 2 Hanoi Enjoy a guided tour of Hanoi.
A traditional cyclo tour through the narrow, an-
cient streets of the exotic Old Quarter is a great
way to soak up the sights.
Day 3 Hanoi - Halong Bay Depart for Halong
Bay, a four hour drive from Hanoi. Here you’ll
enjoy an overnight cruise on a traditional junk
through the thousands of limestone islands.
Day 4 Halong Bay - Hoi An Rise early for a
swim and enjoy lunch as you cruise back to
the harbour. Then drive to Hanoi for a late af-
ternoon flight to Danang on the central coast.
You will be met on arrival and transferred to
the charming town of Hoi An.
Day 5 Hoi An Enjoy a guided walking tour of
Hoi An. Take a short boat trip to visit local
handicraft villages or experience a cooking
class in a villa on the banks of the river.
Day 6 Hoi An - Saigon From Hoi An take a
short flight to Saigon the cosmopolitan heart of
Vietnam. Soak up the exotic atmosphere of
this frenetic city with a guided tour of the main
highlights. In the evening enjoy a dinner cruise
on the Saigon River.
Day 7 Saigon - Cao Dai Temple - Cu Chi Tun-nels Visit the fascinating Cao Dai Temple,
home to a unique religion. Then continue on to
the infamous Cu Chi tunnels before returning
to the city for a free afternoon.
Day 8 Mekong Delta Visit Cai Be floating
market. Continue cruising along the Mekong
canals before lunch and overnight in Can Tho.
Day 9 Can Tho - Chau Doc Visit a village
which makes bamboo baskets. After lunch,
walk around Chau Doc and see the bustling
market. Continue to Sam Mountain for breath-
taking views towards Cambodia.
Day 10 Chau Doc - Phnom Penh Board a
speedboat for the 5-hour journey (depart ap-
prox 08:00) to Phnom Penh. On arrival, you
will be transfered you to the hotel.
Day 11 Phnom Penh Guided tour of the high-
lights of this bustling city, including the Royal
Palace, Silver Pagoda, and National Museum.
Day 12 Phnom Penh - Siem Reap Late morn-
ing transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem
Reap. Spend the afternoon visiting the amaz-
ing and awe inspiring temples of Angkor.
Days 13 - 14 Siem Reap - Temples of AngkorSpend the next two days exploring the wonders
of the Angkor temples.
Day 15 Siem Reap - Vientiane Time at leisure
before your flight to Vientiane. In the afternoon
enjoy a half day guided tour of the city.
Day 16 Vientiane - Luang Prabang Fly to
Luang Prabang, set amongst forested moun-
tains and dotted with golden temples that are
home to saffron robed monks. This afternoon
enjoy a walking tour of this quaint town.
Day 17 Luang Prabang Full day at leisure.
Day 18 Depart Luang Prabang Morning at
leisure before your transfer to the airport.
Prices Standard (4 star) from £2650 or Supe-
rior (5 star) from £2995. Per person, based on
twin share.
VIETNAM
Saigon
Hanoi
HueDanang
Nha Trang
Hoi An
CAMBODIA
THAILAND
LAOS
HalongBay
Bangkok
Vientiane
Luang Prabang
Phnom Penh
Angkor Wat
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THE BEST OF VIETNAM 12 Day Private Tour
Experience Vietnam’s highlights
in just 12 days with flights between
each city, enabling you to see as
much as you can. See Hanoi, the
Paris of the Orient, stay overnight
on a traditional junk in magnificent
Halong Bay. Take in the ancient
capital of Hue, and relax in the
charming fishing port of Hoi An.
End your tour in the bright lights
of Saigon. This tour includes an
English-speaking guide, breakfast
daily and some lunches. Includes
flights from Hanoi to Hue,
Danang to Saigon. Departs daily.
Day 1 Arrive Hanoi Your guide will meet you
on arrival at the airport and take you to your
chosen accommodation.
Day 2 Hanoi Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum,
and several of his houses. Continue on to the
Temple of Literature before lunch in a local
restaurant. Visit the History or Fine Arts museum,
followed by a cyclo tour of the Old Quarter.
Day 3 Halong Bay Cruise Drive to Halong Bay
for a two day cruise. Begin with a seafood
lunch, and then explore limestone caves.
Relax in the afternoon on deck, go for a swim
or try some kayaking.
Day 4 Hanoi to Hue Return to Hanoi for a
flight to Hue. Met on arrival and transferred to
your hotel.
Day 5 Hue to Hoi An Morning tour of Hue in-
cluding the Imperial Citadel and Mu Pagoda.
Scenic drive to Hoi An via the spectacular Hai
Van Pass.
Day 6 Hoi An This morning take a walking tour
of Hoi An’s ancient town, strolling along ram-
bling streets and into old houses.
Day 7 Hoi An Full day at leisure in Hoi An.
Perhaps pay a visit to the beach, or enjoy a
cruise along the river. There is also an optional
cooking class.
Day 8 Hoi An to Saigon Transfer to Danang
airport then morning flight to Saigon. Afternoon
half day city tour includes the former Presiden-
tial Palace, the War Remnants Museum, Notre
Dame Cathedral, the Post Office and finally
Dong Khoi Street.
Day 9 Cu Chi tunnels This labyrinth of tunnels
is where the Viet Cong hid during the war.
Today the remaining tunnels have become a
tourist attraction, giving visitors a feel of what
underground life was like during the war.
Day 10 Saigon to The Mekong Delta Visit the
colourful Cai Be floating market and local
home factories on a relaxing cruise. After
lunch enjoy a short walk along a narrow canal.
Stay overnight in Can Tho.
Day 11 The Mekong Delta to Saigon Return to
Saigon, arriving back in the city late afternoon.
Day 12 Depart Saigon Time at leisure before
your airport transfer.
• Extend your tour with a 3 day 2 night add-on
to spectacular Angkor Wat, from £222 per
person (flights to be added). See page 113 for
details.
AccommodationHanoi Movenpick (Standard), Intercontinental
West Lake (Superior). Halong Bay Cruise Red
Dragon (Standard), Paradise (Superior). Hue La
Residence (Standard/Superior). Hoi An Life Her-
itage (Standard), Victoria Hotel (Superior). Saigon
Liberty Central (Standard), Renaissance Riverside
Hotel (Superior). Can Tho Victoria Hotel (Stan-
dard), Victoria Hotel (Superior).
Price Standard (4-star) from £1499. Superior
(5-star) from £1687. Based on twin share.
VIETNAM
Saigon
Hanoi
HueDanang
Nha Trang
Hoi An
CAMBODIA
THAILAND
LAOS
HalongBay
Bangkok
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NORTHERN THAILAND & LAOS 5 Day River Cruise
As an alternative to flying, why
not consider a relaxing cruise
between Northern Thailand's
Chiang Rai and Luang Prabang
in Laos? This cruise down the
mighty Mekong provides a
tranquil way to see the beautiful
scenery. The cruise ends in the
peaceful town of Luang Prabang,
nestled in the jungle covered
mountains of Northern Laos.
Accommodation is in river side
lodges. English speaking guide.
All meals included.
Day 1 Chiang Rai to Chiang Khong Upon ar-
rival in Chiang Rai visit a local ethnic minority
village, the Golden Triangle and the fascinating
Opium Museum. Overnight in Chiang Khong at
the Namkhong Riverside Hotel.
Day 2 Chiang Khong to Pak Beng Rise early
the following morning to reach the border and
cross into Laos for a Mekong cruise to Pak
Beng. The Luang Say boat will leave Houei Say
pier at 9am. En route, a stop is made to ob-
serve rural life along the Mekong. A buffet
lunch is served on board. Arrive in Pakbeng
before sunset and check in at the Luang Say
Lodge. Dinner on the terrace, overlooking the
Mekong River.
Day 3 Pak Beng to Luang Prabang You will
enjoy a full breakfast at the Lodge. (Optional:
walk to Pak Beng market, where people from
the surrounding village sell their goods). At
8.30am board the boat for the second leg of
the cruise. A short stop is made to visit a hill
tribe village where you can watch the tradi-
tional process of Lao whiskey production be-
fore having a buffet lunch on board. Continue
to Pak Ou village at the mouth of the Nam Ou
River, where you visit the Tham Ting Caves of a
Thousand Buddhas. Arrive at Luang Prabang
before sunset. Check in to the Shinta Mani
Hotel.
Day 4 Luang Prabang Find out why Luang
Prabang deserves its UNESCO World Heritage
title with a privately guided tour around this
gem of a town. Cool off in the Kuang Si water-
falls, with cascading tiers of crystal blue water
splashing down several feet into a series of
pools. Participate in a cooking class including
a shopping visit to the vibrant Phou Si Market
to select ingredients. Create your Laotian
dishes under a sunroof in the garden and
enjoy your creations.
Day 5 Depart Luang PrabangAt leisure until you are trans-
ferred to the airport for your
onward flight.
Note Occasional low water
levels in the Mekong can af-
fect cruise departures.
Price from £837 per person,
based on twin share.
THAILAND
LAOS
Chiang Rai
Luang PrabangChiang Khong
Pak Beng
Vientiane
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SAIGON TO ANGKOR WAT 11 Day River Cruise
Travel in style aboard the luxurious
La Marguerite as you experience
the magnificent Mekong Delta
region and the world famous
temples of Angkor Wat.
La Margeurite is a 46 cabin
French-colonial style vessel that
offers fine dining and river cruis-
ing at its best. All meals included.
Departure dates on request.
Day 1 Saigon to Cai Be Board your luxurious
vessel, La Marguerite, and be welcomed by
the crew. Begin with a leisurely cruise towards
Cai Be. This evening enjoy a gourmet dinner
on board with a live music performance.
Day 2 Cai Be to Vinh Long Explore Cai Be's
bustling floating market. Next, make a trip
ashore to visit the French Gothic Cathedral
and the colourful port area. Enjoy lunch as you
cruise towards Vinh Long, the second largest
city in the Mekong Delta. On arrival visit the
bustling afternoon market and enjoy a boat
ride. Return to your boat for dinner and a
performance of Mekong Folk dancing.
Day 3 Vinh Long to Tan Chau Sadec was the
setting for Marguerite Duras's novel, 'The
Lover'. During your guided tour of the settle-
ment you can visit 'The Lovers' Museum'.
Pass by the school where Marguerite’s mother
taught and view the home of Marguerite from
across the river. In the afternoon arrive in Tan
Chau, a remote small town on the main
branch of the Mekong River.
Day 4 Tan Chau - Cambodia Tan Chau is fa-
mous for its silk and during your visit you may
like to stop at a traditional silk making factory.
The town is also renowned for rattan mats.
Return to the boat and enjoy lunch as you
cruise towards the border. In the afternoon,
enjoy a cooking demonstration given by the
Executive Chef at the Saigon Lounge. Later
the vessel will enter the Kingdom of Cambodia
and head towards its capital, Phnom Penh.
Day 5 Phnom Penh Embark on a comprehen-
sive sightseeing tour of Phnom Penh. End the
day with dinner on your vessel accompanied
by a special Khmer musical performance.
Day 6 Chong Koh to Kompong Tralach After
breakfast, stroll through the silk weaving village
of Chong Koh. Return to the boat and continue
on to Prek K'dam, for an afternoon tour of
Oudong. Depart Oudong for the journey to
Kompong Tralach, where you will visit Wat
Kompong Tralach Pleu. Continue your tour
with a fun ox-cart ride to the Tonle Sap River.
Day 7 Komong Chhnang to Tonle Sap Today
you will enjoy a quintessential river excursion
through the region's floating villages, where
you will get a glimpse of the local lifestyles on
the Tonle Sap River. Later emerge onto Cam-
bodia's largest lake. Enjoy a stop in one of the
region's many floating villages; some of which
have schools, health clinics and even floating
pig farms. Return to the vessel and prepare for
farewell cocktails and your last dinner.
Day 8 Siem Reap to Angkor Wat This morning
arrive in Siem Reap, gateway to the Temples of
Angkor. After a rest, your local guide will take
you to the Roluos Temple Complex, said to be
the seat of Hariharalaya, the first capital of the
Khmer Empire north of the Tonle Sap.
Day 9-10 Siem Reap - Temples of AngkorSpend the next two days exploring the stun-
ning Temples of Angkor; with plenty of time to
relax during the hottest parts of the day.
Day 11 Depart Siem Reap Free time at leisure
until you are transferred to the airport for your
departure flight.
Price from £2149 per person, based on twin
share.
VIETNAM
Saigon
CAMBODIA
Phnom Penh
Siem ReapAngkor Wat
Vinh Long
Tan Chau
TonleSapLake
Komong Chhnang
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HANOI
Hanoi, known as the ‘Paris of the Orient’
offers a delightful taste of Asia’s heritage.
Retaining much of its French colonial
architecture, this is a city of wide, tree-
lined boulevards and lakes. Spend time
in the vibrant Old Quarter; a maze of
bustling, narrow streets offering all kinds
of goods, with an excellent selection of
cafes, bars and restaurants. A visit to the
nearby and iconic Halong Bay is a must.
Travel Hanoi is served by
scheduled services from most
Asian cities, with onwards con-
nections from London. There
are no direct flights from the
UK. The airport is 22 miles
north of the city, which is a 50-
minute drive.
We can arrange for you to be
met on arrival and transferred
privately to your hotel. From
£12 per person.
Attractions Start in the grand
Ba Dinh Square. Visit Ho Chi
Minh’s Mausoleum, where you
will see the former leader laid
out before you. Nearby are some
of his houses, set in landscaped
grounds. Visit The Temple of
Literature, founded in the 11th
century. Spend time in the Old
Quarter, either on foot or on a
cyclo (a cycle rickshaw). Fur-
ther afield Halong Bay is one of
Vietnam’s major attractions and
for good reason. It is possible to
visit on a day trip, but this in-
volves an eight hour round trip
transfer. Alternatively we offer a
two-day cruise which allows
you more time to enjoy the
breathtaking scenery.
When to go November to
February is Hanoi’s driest and
therefore best time to visit.
March to October is hotter, with
more rainfall and high humidity.
Hanoi is generally warm to hot,
though in winter it can reach a
low of just 13°C.
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HANOI Hotels
MAY DE VILLE OLD QUARTER HOTEL
This is a value-for-money hotel superbly located in the heart of Hanoi's
Old Quarter, just a block away from the Hoan Kiem Lake. The centre of
Hanoi is just a few minutes’ walk away. The 50-room May De Ville offers
rooms with city views and modern amenities. Guests enjoy being so close
to the sights and sounds of this vibrant part of the city with a wide range
of shops and restaurants on the doorstep. Hotel facilities include a first
floor restaurant and tenth floor bar which offers superb city views.
Offer Receive a 5% discount for stays of 5 nights or more. Year round.
Prices from £20 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
Offer Receive a 5% discount for stays of 5 nights or more. Year round.
Prices from £68 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
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Offer Receive a 5% discount for stays of 5 nights or more. Year round.
Prices from £92 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
INTERCONTINENTAL WESTLAKE HANOI
The new Intercontinental Westlake Hanoi overlooks the 800 year old
Golden Lotus Pagoda on Hanoi’s largest lake. Offering a sublime water-
front location, this outstanding hotel is just a 10-minute taxi ride from the
historic old quarter of the city. All of the guest rooms feature private bal-
conies overlooking either the West Lake or the Hanoi skyline. Facilities in-
clude an outdoor pool, fitness centre, choice of restaurants and a sunset
bar, set on its own island with a selection of cocktails and great views.
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SOFITEL LEGEND METROPOLE HOTEL
Located at the heart of Hanoi close to the old quarter and the Opera
House, the charming Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel blends warm Viet-
namese hospitality with European luxury. The 364 rooms and suites are
located in two wings; the historical Metropole Wing features rooms with
the original grandeur, while the newer Opera Wing offers neo-classic ele-
gance. Facilities include a stylish pool with loungers set in well mani-
cured gardens, a spa, fitness centre, a café, bar and two restaurants.
★★★★★1
MOVENPICK HOTEL HANOI
The Movenpick Hotel is located just five minutes from the centre of Hanoi
and features colonial-style French architecture together with a very high
level of service. The 154 rooms are well-appointed with modern ameni-
ties and offer city views. Hotel facilities include a gymnasium and a well-
ness studio offering massage and sauna. The all-day dining restaurant
offers buffet dining as well as à la carte. The lounge bar is available for
snacks during the day and cocktails in the evening.
★★★★3
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BEYOND HANOI Tours
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4 DAY SAPA BY TRAIN PRIVATE TOUR
Sapa is a former French hill station set in a high valley near the Vietnam-
China border and is surrounded by picturesque mountains. Today, Sapa
attracts visitors from around the world due to its stunning scenery, crisp
climate, colourful markets and ethnic hill tribes living in nearby villages.
Departs daily. Breakfast daily and one lunch included.
Day 1 Hanoi to Lao Cai Board an overnight train from Hanoi to the bor-
der town of Lao Cai. Enjoy soft sleeper berths on the express train
(4 berth shared cabins). Train departs at 9pm.
Day 2 Lao to Sapa Arrive around 6am at Lao Cai, then transfer to Sapa
for breakfast. Take a guided trek to local hill tribe villages. As you walk to
the villages nestled in the valley below Sapa, you will meet some of the
local ethnic minority people on their way to and from Sapa. Stay at the
Victoria Hotel Sapa.
Built as a traditional
mountain retreat, the
Victoria Sapa Resort
& Spa overhangs the
village, blending per-
fectly with the natural
surroundings.
Day 3 Sapa to Lao Cai Morning walk for a panoramic view of Sapa.
After lunch we drive out of town and commence an hour-long walk to Ta
Phin, home to the distinctive Dao community. From here we drive to Lao
Cai station for the overnight train journey to Hanoi. The train departs at
8pm.
Day 4 Arrive Hanoi Arrive into Hanoi around 5am and transfer to your
hotel to complete the tour.
Price from £330 per person, based on twin share.
3 DAY MAI CHAU PRIVATE TOUR
Discover a rare haven, situated near the lush tribal villages of the
ethnic minority groups in the Valley of Mai Chau. Mai Chau Lodge.
Here there is something for everyone, from swimming to kayak-
ing, to cycling and rock climbing, as well as for those interested
in understanding local culture. Departs daily. All meals included.
Day 1 Hanoi to Mai Chau Lodge Mai Chau is only four hours
from Hanoi but feels a world away. You are transferred into the
lush mountains, home to remote hill tribes. Arrive at noon,
check-in and have lunch. Optional afternoon cycle tour through
the valley. Enjoy dinner and a traditional dance performance.
Day 2 Mai Chau Lodge In the morning visit a former soldiers
cave - used to store equipment during the Vietnam War. Then,
walk to a local ethnic H'Mong village to learn about village life.
Spend the afternoon at Mai Chau Lodge, relaxing by the pool,
enjoying the spa and steam room or cycling to a local village.
Day 3 Mai Chau Lodge to Hanoi After breakfast, you can take a
walk to two nearby Thai villages to see village life and meet the
locals. Lunch at the lodge before returning to Hanoi around 5pm.
Price from £320 per person, based on twin share.
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HALONG BAY OVERNIGHT CRUISES
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2 DAY RED DRAGON JUNK CRUISE
The Red Dragon Junk has an ancient Chinese sail boat style
with three sails. This boat includes five deluxe cabins, all with en
suite facilities. There is a luxury dining room and bar and plenty
of space on deck for sunbathing and relaxing. Departs Hanoi
daily. Includes all meals.
Day 1 Hanoi to Halong Bay In the morning, transfer from your
hotel in Hanoi to Halong Bay, about a 4 hour drive with a re-
freshment break en route. Meet the crew upon boarding the tra-
ditional wooden junk, then relax and enjoy lunch while the boat
heads towards the secluded Bai Tu Long Bay. Visit ancient lime-
stone caves and go sea kayaking and swimming if the weather
permits. Return to
the junk refreshed
and invigorated and
relax on deck with
a drink to watch the
sunset. Enjoy a
freshly prepared
seafood dinner
under the stars.
Day 2 Halong Bay to Hanoi Enjoy the fresh air and gentle
breeze of the bay in morning. Cruise through Bai Tu Long, and
visit the floating fishing village of Vong Vieng and learn about
daily life here. Cruise back to the dock arriving in Halong around
noon then transfer back to Hanoi, arriving at your hotel at
approximately 4pm.
Price from £248 per person based on twin share.
2 DAY PARADISE LUXURY JUNK CRUISE
Launched in 2009, Paradise is one of the newest luxury junks cruising in
Halong Bay. The 17 cabins are spacious and lavishly appointed. Enjoy
meals in the stylish restaurant, and the top deck features the Moonlight
Bar for unforgettable views. Includes a sauna, jacuzzi, massages and
beauty treatments. Departs Hanoi daily. All meals included.
Day 1 Hanoi to Halong BayEarly departure from your
Hanoi hotel with a 4 hour drive
to Halong, with a refreshment
break en route. Board ‘Par-
adise’ junk on Tuan Chau Is-
land and meet the crew. Enjoy
a welcome cocktail and Asian
buffet lunch while admiring the
beautiful bay scenery. Spend
the day cruising around the
UNESCO heritage-listed bay.
Go kayaking or swimming
(weather permitting) or relax on
the sundeck and enjoy the sun-
set over the islands as the boat arrives at its anchorage for the evening.
There is a cooking demonstration. Dinner is a freshly prepared seafood
feast and the evening entertainment includes movies, board games or
spa treatments.
Day 2 Halong Bay to Hanoi Awake to morning tai chi and a buffet break-
fast and cruise to Ti Top - one of the most beautiful beaches of the bay.
Climb 400 steps up to the top of the island for a breathtaking panoramic
view of the bay before cruising back and returning to Hanoi around
2.30pm.
Price from £260 per person, based on twin share.
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HOI AN and HUE
Hoi An is an exceptionally well-preserved
example of a South-East Asian trading
port dating from the 15th - 19th century.
Its buildings and its street plan reflect
the influences that have combined to
produce this unique heritage site.
The beautiful city of Hue is rich in history,
culture and ancient temples. Spend the
day exploring the Citadel, before a sunset
cruise on the Perfume River.
Hoi An is an exceptionally well-
preserved example of a South-
East Asian trading port dating
from the 15th to the 19th cen-
tury. Its buildings and its street
plan reflect the influences that
have combined to produce this
unique heritage site. Hoi An of-
fers a superb sandy beach,
riverside cafes and restaurants
and excellent shopping oppor-
tunities. The beautiful city of
Hue is rich in history, culture
and ancient temples.
Danang is the nearest airport to
Hoi An, a 30-kilometre, 45-
minute drive and is served by
scheduled flights from Hanoi,
Saigon and Siem Reap, Cam-
bodia. Phu Bai Airport is lo-
cated just south of Hue.
The ancient capital is served by
scheduled flights from Hanoi
and Saigon.
We highly recommend the drive
between the two cities, a 5-hour
journey via the spectacular Hai
Van Pass.
AttractionsVisit My Son, a World Heritage
site, 40 km southwest of Hoi
An. Located in a lush valley. My
Son was a capital and religious
centre of the Cham people,
now remaining with red brick
towers and sanctuaries. My
Son, is considered to be in the
same league as some of South-
east Asia's greatest archaeolog-
ical sites. In Hue pay a visit to
the historic Citadel and enjoy a
trip on the Purfume River. Half
and full day tours can be pre-
booked. Prices on request.
When to goThe temperature is warm
throughout the year (average
29°C), yet hotter during June
and July and cooler around De-
cember. Hoi An is affected by
monsoon winds with rain from
September until January, and
generally dry for the rest of the
year. Overall, the best time to
visit Hoi An and Hue is between
May and June.
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HOI AN and HUE Hotels
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VICTORIA HOI AN BEACH RESORT & SPA
The Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort enjoys a wonderful private beach front
position, three miles from Hoi An. The resort replicates a traditional fish-
ing village with small streets, water ponds and village houses with clay-
tiled roofs, providing a warm and restful environment. All 109 rooms face
the river or sea and are designed to combine local style with the comfort
of an International hotel. Facilities include a pool, kids’ pool, spa, library,
fitness centre, bars and restaurant. Shuttle bus to Hoi An.
Offer Receive 4 nights for the price of 3. 5 Apr - 31 Oct 12.
Prices from £60 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
★★★★★
LA RESIDENCE HOTEL & SPA HUE
Hue’s first deluxe boutique hotel, La Residence Hotel and Spa is nestled
on the banks of the Perfume river, within easy walking distance of Hue.
This graceful Art Deco building was once the residence of the French
governor. The 122 guest rooms have been designed with colonial charm
and Asian opulence and feature private terraces with views towards the
river. Facilities include an elegantly-designed pool by the river’s edge, a
spa, tennis courts, a fitness centre, bicycle rental, a bar and a restaurant.
Offer Receive a 5% discount for stays of 3 nights or more. Year round.
Prices from £56 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
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Prices from £49 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
LIFE HERITAGE RESORT HOI AN
The Life Heritage Resort occupies a superb location by the scenic river,
a short stroll from the colourful and bustling ancient town of Hoi An.
The beach is 3 miles away. This colonial style resort offers a relaxing and
tranquil setting amidst the sights and sounds of Hoi An. Superior rooms
have a private porch overlooking the beautiful gardens. Junior suites are
larger, some with river views. Facilities include a pool, massage, restau-
rant, café and bar. Sunset river cruises depart from the hotel. Bicycle hire.
★★★★
THE NAM HAI
The Nam Hai is a stylish and luxurious resort, superbly situated on 85
acres of landscaped gardens and with direct access to a white sandy
beach. The ancient and picturesque town of Hoi An is a 15-minute drive
away. This all-villa property features a modern, Asian design and 60 one-
bedroom pool villas ranging from one to five bedrooms, each with its own
infinity pool. Facilities include a tropical spa beside a lagoon, three
beachfront pools, an 18-hole golf course nearby, and two restaurants.
★★★★★
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SAIGON
Vietnam’s largest city, Saigon (also called
Ho Chi Minh City), is fast catching up with
Asia’s other cities in terms of development,
yet it still retails a French colonial flavour
and a timeless quality. Alongside its colo-
nial buildings and bustling street markets
you’ll find sleek new bars, pavement cafés
and some of the most delicious food in
Asia with a good choice of restaurants.
Travel Saigon is served by
scheduled services from most
Asian cities, with onwards con-
nections from London. There
are no direct flights from the
UK. The airport is 4 miles north
of the city, a 20-minute drive.
We can arrange for you to be
met on arrival and transferred
privately to your hotel. From £8
per person.
Attractions Visit the Reunifica-
tion Palace; a symbol of the war
and scene of the fall of Saigon
in 1975. The French-style Cen-
tral Post Office is interesting as
it has changed very little over
the decades. See the Notre
Dame Cathedral, very much a
landmark in Saigon. A cyclo
ride through the streets at night
is an experience, and a drink
from a rooftop bar overlooking
the Saigon River is recom-
mended. Further afield con-
sider a cruise in the Mekong
and a visit to the Cu Chi Tun-
nels, used during the war by
the Vietcong.
When to go The driest period of
the year for Saigon tends to be
December through to March.
The rainy season is usually May
to October and tropical storms
do occur. Saigon is hot and
humid all year round with an
average temperature of be-
tween 31°C and 35°C.
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Airport
Notre DameCathedral
Saigon River
3 2
Saigon River
ReunificationPalace
City Hall
Fine ArtsMuseum
Ho Chi MinhMuseum
ZooRailway Station
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SAIGON Hotels
Offer Receive a 5% discount for stays of 5 nights or more. Year round.
Prices from £74 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
CARAVELLE HOTEL
The Caravelle has been at the centre of Saigon society since the hotel was
opened in 1959. In 1998, an elegant 24-storey tower was built as a
complement to the original 10-storey building. With commanding views of the
city and an enviable location opposite the Opera House, this landmark hotel
is at the heart of the city. 335 rooms with city or river views. Facilities
include an outdoor pool, fitness centre, Jacuzzi, spa and wide range of bars
and restaurants.
★★★★★
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Prices from £173 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
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RENAISSANCE RIVERSIDE HOTEL SAIGON
The Renaissance Riverside Hotel offers a superb central location with
panoramic views of the Saigon River together with easy access to muse-
ums, galleries and shops, and famous landmarks such as the Opera
House, Reunification Palace and the Notre Dame Cathedral. The 319
modern guest rooms offer a choice of city or river views. Enjoy a swim
in the impressive rooftop swimming pool. Other hotel facilities include a
poolside bar, gym, spa, coffee shop, a riverside cafe and a restaurant.
Offer Receive a 5% discount for stays of 5 nights or more. Year round.
Prices from £68 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
★★★★3
LIBERTY CENTRAL HOTEL
A new hotel located right in the heart of Saigon's vibrant city, close to
Ben Thanh market and a short stroll from shopping arcades, entertain-
ment and famous landmarks such as the City Opera House, Central Post
Office, Cathedral, Unification Palace and the Walk (Dong Khoi street).
This modern hotel has 139 rooms which offer superb views of Saigon.
Hotel facilities include a restaurant, coffee lounge, fitness centre, outdoor
swimming pool and pool bar and massage parlour.
Offer Receive a 5% discount for stays of 5 nights or more. Year round.
Prices from £38 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
★★★★4
PARK HYATT SAIGON
The luxurious Park Hyatt Saigon is one of the finest hotels in the city,
located right in the heart of this bustling metropolis on Larn Son Square.
Overlooking the elegant Opera House this nine-storey hotel is within
walking distance to the cultural and historical sites of Saigon. The spa-
cious, colonial style rooms offer either a city or stunning pool view. Facili-
ties include a 20-metre outdoor pool set in pretty gardens, a spa, fitness
centre, bar and a restaurant. Live Jazz in the lounge most evenings.
★★★★★1
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BEYOND SAIGON Tours
7 DAY SAIGON TO ANGKOR WAT PRIVATE TOUR
This is a great way to continue your Indochina experience. After a stay in
Saigon, head for the Mekong Delta where you’ll witness floating markets
and stay in colonial-style river front hotels. Cross into Cambodia by
speedboat and stay in the capital, Phnom Penh before a memorable fin-
ish at the spectacular Angkor Wat. This is a private tour with an English
speaking guide. Departs Saigon daily, breakfast included.
Day 1 Saigon to Can Tho Drive through the Mekong Delta to the town of
Cai Be, famous for its floating markets. After touring the markets, board
a private boat and cruise along a maze of waterways to Vinh Long.
Overnight at The Victoria Can Tho Resort.
Day 2 Can Tho to Chau Doc In the morning, take a boat to visit Cai
Rang floating market and transfer to Chau Doc, visiting Xu Lady and
Thoai Ngoc Hau Temple en route. Overnight at The Victoria Chau Doc
Resort.
Day 3 Chau Doc to Phnom Penh Depart for the four and half hour jour-
ney up the river to Phnom Penh by speedboat (pictured). Stay 2 nights at
The Cambodiana Hotel, Phnom Penh.
Day 4 Phnom Penh Half day tour of the city. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 5 Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Transfer to the airport for the short
flight to Siem Reap. Rest of the day at leisure. Stay 2 nights at The Victo-
ria Angkor Resort & Spa, Siem Reap.
Day 6 Angkor Wat A classic full day private tour of world famous Angkor
Wat, a World Heritage site. Includes lunch.
Day 7 Depart Siem Reap Time at leisure before your transfer to the air-
port.
Price from £799 per person, based on twin-share.
2-DAY MEKONG DELTA PRIVATE TOUR
The Mekong Delta is the twelfth longest river in the world. This
beautiful region, with its network of tributaries and canals is a
busy thoroughfare of rowing boats to cargo boat, all plying their
trade. Experience colourful floating markets, Khmer pagodas
and French colonial architecture. Tour includes an English
speaking gude and departs daily.
Day 1 Saigon to Can Tho The tour starts from Saigon with a pick
up from your hotel and a drive to Cai Be where you board the
Cai Be Princess at around 10am. This town is famous for its
colourful floating markets. After the leisurely cruise there follows
a short walk to a local village that specialises in rice paste mak-
ing, rice pop corn, coco candies, and longans drying processing.
The trip continues along the Mekong canals discover beautiful
landscapes along the river and observe the typical Mekong delta
rural life. Lunch awaits you at the French colonial style Le Lon-
ganier restaurant. Afterwards, drive to the city of Can Tho, the
economic hub of the Mekong Delta, and spend the night at the
Victoria Can Tho Resort. Set on the banks of the river amidst ex-
otic gardens, this is a quiet luxurious retreat offering with a pool,
spa restaurant and bar.
Day 2 Can Tho to Saigon In the morning, take a boat to visit the
Cai Rang floating market and fruit gardens in Can Tho. This vi-
brant market is a sight to behold with numerous boats of all
sizes, filled with all kinds of goods for sale. The tour then returns
to Saigon and a drop off at your hotel or airport.
Prices from £238 per person, based on twin share
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ISLAND RESORTS OF VIETNAM
Set off the south-east coast of Vietnam, the
Con Dao archipelago was settled by the
British East India Company in 1702. Most
of the archipelago is a national marine park.
The largest island,
Con Son, which
hosts Six Senses
Con Dao, is a 45
minute flight from
Saigon, as is the
beautiful island of Phu Quoc, located just
off the Vietnamese and Cambodian coast-
lines. When resorts on the mainland are
experiencing the rainy season, the weather
in Phu Quoc is excellent. Plans are afoot
for major development of the island, but at
present, it is still
largely unspoiled.
November to June
is generally the
best time to visit
these islands.
LA VERANDA RESORT PHU QUOC
Located on Phu Quoc Island, La Veranda Resort, member of the MGallery
collection, boasts a style reminiscent of a French seaside mansion.
Set in tropical gardens on a beautiful stretch of beach, the resort boasts
an evocative design comprising a rich blend of dark woods, fine linens
and mosaic tiles, complemented by large terraces with sweeping views.
In addition to 43 rooms with private balconies, La Veranda Resort features
two restaurants, a lounge bar, swimming pool, water sports and a day spa.
Offer Stay 10 nights for the price of 9 nights. 9 Jan – 30 Mar 12.
Prices from £71 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
★★★★
Offer Stay 3 nights for the price of 2 nights. 1 Apr – 30 Oct 12.
Prices from £204 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
SIX SENSES CON DAO
Six Senses Con Dao is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
The 50 villas sit along a mile of golden sand, looking out at the blue sea
and curve of the bay and sheltered by darkly green forested mountains.
The whole area has been protected as a nature and marine reserve for
decades and its unspoilt beauty is home to many endangered and in-
digenous species. All villas include a private infinity pool. Styles range
from single-level to duplex and offer one, three and four bedrooms.
★★★★★
Phnom Penh
CAMBODIA
SaigonPhu Quoc
Con Dao
VIETNAM
GULFOF
THAILAND
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ANGKOR WAT
Angkor Wat, constructed over a period of 30 years, is world famous
for its beauty and splendour. In 1992, the UNESCO declared the
monument and the whole city of Angkor a World Heritage site.
A few miles from Angkor Wat is the city of Siem Reap, generally a
20 minute drive. Here there’s an excellent choice of accommodation
and an abundance of cafés, restaurants, galleries and shops.
Travel Siem Reap’s Angkor In-
ternational Airport is the gate-
way for Angkor Wat. The airport
is served with flights from
Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala
Lumpur as well as Hanoi and
Saigon, amongst others. The
airport is a 20-minute drive
from Siem Reap.
Attractions There is so much to
see at Angkor Wat. It’s entirely
possible to spend three days
visiting all of the major sites.
Most visitors will allow either a
full day or two. An English-
speaking guide is recom-
mended. One of the most
popular attractions of Angkor is
Ta Prohm. This is a part of the
site that has not had the jungle
cleared, with the result that it
looks very much as most of the
Angkor monuments would have
appeared when European ex-
plorers first stumbled across
them; shrouded in jungle, un-
touched by archaeologists.
When to go The driest and
coolest period is generally from
November to March. May
through to October sees high
humidity and frequent, but
often brief showers. However
the busiest period for visitors is
during the dry and cool period
so you can expect crowds at
the temples.
Angkor Wat
AngkorThom
Airport
Siem Reap
West Baray
Angkor Krau Ta Prohm
Trang
Pradak
Srah Srang
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HOTEL DE LA PAIX
Hotel De La Paix is one of Siem Reap’s most stylish contemporary hotels,
fusing ancient Khmer influences with art deco design, providing guests
with outstanding levels of luxury. Enjoying a prime location in Siem Reap
this hotel is just footsteps from the colourful markets and vibrant nightlife,
but just a short drive to the Angkor Wat site. Elegantly designed rooms
include views of either exciting urban life or serene gardens. Facilities
include a pool, fitness centre, a spa, wine cellar, bar and restaurant.
Offer Receive a 5% discount for stays of 4 nights or more. Year round.
Prices from £86 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
Offer Receive a 5% discount for stays of 4 nights or more. Year round.
Prices from £84 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
LA RESIDENCE D'ANGKOR
An intimate Orient-Express hotel on the banks of Siem Reap's tree-lined
river, La Résidence d'Angkor is built in natural woods in traditional
Khmer style. Located close to the ruins at Angkor and close to the town's
busy craft markets, restaurants and galleries. This delightful hotel's quiet
gardens, swimming pool and spa are the perfect place to relax at the end
of a thrilling day. Facilities include a stylish restaurant, café, lounge and
pool bars.
ANGKOR WAT Hotels
★★★★★★★★★★
VICTORIA ANGKOR RESORT & SPA
Within the four star Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa enjoy the comfort,
elegance and superb refinement of the French Art de Vivre in the heart
of Siem Reap. The Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa is located only 5 miles
from the international airport, and 4 miles from the Angkor World
Heritage site. Rooms are stylish with pool views. Facilities include a
swimming pool, kids’ pool and club, spa, sauna, massage, jacuzzi,
library and choice of bars and restaurants.
Offer Receive 3 nights for the price of 2. 1 Apr - 29 Sep 12.
Prices from £48 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
★★★★
1 2
3
Includes
• 2 nights 4 or 5-star hotel
• Return private airport transfers
• Angkor Wat private tour
Day 1 Arrive Siem Reap
Met on arrival at Siem Reap
Airport and transferred to your
accommodation.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 2 Angkor Wat tour
A full day to experience this World
Heritage site. Includes the South
Gate of Angkor Thom City, The
Bayon, Baphuon Temple, The
Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas
and the Terrace of Elephants and
Terrace of Leper Kings. Visit the
jungle-clad Ta Prohm before a
tour of Angkor Wat Temple, easily
the most famous and best pre-
served of all the structures within
the complex. Your guide will en-
deavour to help you avoid the
crowded parts of the site.
Day 3 Depart Siem Reap
Private transfer to Siem Reap
Airport.
Prices from £222 at Victoria
Angkor and from £288 at Hotel
De La Paix.
3-DAY ANGKOR WATTOUR
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LUANG PRABANG
Travel Luang Prabang Airport is
located just north of the town
and has regular scheduled
flights from the capital, Vien-
tiene and also from Bangkok,
Chiang Mai, Hanoi and Siem
Reap. We can arrange for you
to be met on arrival and trans-
ferred privately to your chosen
accommodation. From £10 per
person.
Attractions Visit Wat Visoun,
the site of the impressive Thad
Makmo stupa. Climb 350 steps
to the top of Phou Sii Hill for
commanding views of the sur-
rounding countryside. Visit Wat
Mai, built in 1796 and epito-
mising the graceful Luang Pra-
bang architectural style. The
National Museum, once a
king’s palace, displays a collec-
tion of personal artefacts of the
royal family. Above all Luang
Prabang is a wonderful town for
just walking and taking in the
sights. A trip on the Mekong
River is also recommended.
When to go The dry season for
Luang Prabang is from Novem-
ber through to April. The rainy
season is generally from May to
October. The annual average
temperature is 24°C-25°C, with
high humidity. The hottest
period is around March to May
when temperatures can soar to
37°C, the coldest and wettest
month is usually August when
temperatures can drop to 15°C.
Surrounded by thickly forested mountains
and situated at the confluence of the Khan
and Mekong Rivers, Luang Prabang, Laos
has a tranquil, old world charm rarely
found in Asia today. The legacy of the
European presence here well preserved
French architecture and careful street
planning has blended delightfully with more
than 30 gilded Buddhist temples to create
a town rich in atmosphere and history.
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iver
Market
3
Khan RiverTourismOffice
TribalMarket
Museum
Luang Prabang
LAOS
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LA RESIDENCE PHOU VAO HOTEL
La Residence Phou Vao Hotel is a luxury spa hotel with breathtaking views
of the mountains and surrounding World Heritage town of Luang Prabang.
The town itself is just over a mile from the hotel, easily reached by car or
bicycle. Rooms are comfortable and offer garden and mountain views.
Relax in the beautiful gardens that frame the infinity-edged pool that
affords views over the palm-filled valley. Activities and facilities include
bicycle hire, picnics, cooking classes, pool, spa, bar and restaurant.
Offer Receive a 5% discount for stays of 4 nights or more. Year round.
Prices from £143 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
Offer Receive a 5% discount for stays of 4 nights or more. Year round.
Prices from £50 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
SHINTA MANI
Situated on a hill overlooking the UNESCO Heritage Village of Luang Pra-
bang, the hotel offers compelling views of the surrounding countryside.
This boutique property includes a Development Institute, which offers
education and skills training for local youth. Facilities include a hilltop
swimming pool, a poolside bar with individual day beds, guests can
enjoy food and beverage service with 360° views of the surrounding
countryside. Restaurant, spa and gym. Free shuttle bus to town centre.
LUANG PRABANG Hotels
★★★★★★★★★
MAISON SOUVANNAPHOUM HOTEL
In the heart of Luang Prabang, the Maison Souvannaphoum is a stylish
property, once the residence of Prince Souvannaphouma. Many of the
city's attractions including the Royal Palace are within walking distance.
This recently resorted hotel has just 24 rooms over two levels offering
elegance and comfort. Facilities include the Angsana Spa which offers
massages and treatments in serene outdoor pavilions, a swimming pool
and a beautiful restaurant with French, Laotian and Indochine dishes.
Offer Receive a 5% discount for stays of 4 nights or more. Year round.
Prices from £76 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
★★★★★
1 2
3
Includes
• 2 nights Shinta Mani Hotel
• Breakfast daily
• Return private airport transfers
• Luang Prabang private tour
Day 1 Arrive Luang Prabang
Met on arrival at Luang Prabang
airport and transferred privately to
the Shinta Mani Hotel.
Day 2 Tour of Luang Prabang
Visit Wat Visoun, the site of the im-
pressive Thad Makmo Stupa. Con-
tinue on to Wat Mai with its
impressive five-tiered roof before
time spent in the National Mu-
seum, once a king’s palace, which
includes a lovely collection of per-
sonal artefacts of the royal family.
Afterwards enjoy lunch (included)
in a local restaurant. Rest of the
day is free to relax and enjoy the
sights and sounds of Luang Pra-
bang. This town is ideal for
strolling around, or perhaps take a
boat trip on the Mekong River.
Day 3 Depart Luang Prabang
At leisure before your transfer to
the airport.
Price from £220 per person,
based on twin-share.
3-DAY LUANG PRABANGTOUR
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China is a country of huge contrast with big exciting cities such as Beijing and
Shanghai, rural towns and villages where old China seems to have carried on
regardless. From green paddy fields and bamboo forests to gorges and
limestone peaks China is a fascinating destination for all travellers.
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How to get thereThere are direct flights to Beijing andShanghai from the UK. All of China’smain cities are served by Cathay PacificAirways via Hong Kong with connectingflights on Dragonair. The flying time is11 hours.
Guide to the countryBeijing is a great starting point for yourChina experience. A dynamic and grow-ing city, it offers a wealth of historical at-tractions such as the impressive GreatWall of China, the labyrinthine Forbid-den City and the magnificent Temple ofHeaven. A stroll along Shanghai’s famous river-front Bund shows the rapid pace atwhich this city is moving. Contrast theold-style Shanghai of Noel Coward withthe architecture of modern China andpay a visit to the Water Village at Zhjia-jiao near Shanghai. Away from the citiesvisit the Yangtze and Li Rivers for incred-ible gorge scenery and enjoy the views on a Three Gorges cruise,see the beautiful limestone peaks of Guilin and Yangshuo that seemto rise up out of the mist and take time to experience the Chinesecountryside with a walk or cycle ride. See the famous Terracotta War-riors at Xian, one of the country’s great sights. It is possible to travel
around China independently, howeverwe would recommend that you considerpre-booking an escorted tour; the Eng-lish-speaking guide will be able to giveyou so much more background to whatyou are seeing and will cover all thearrangements such as transport and ac-commodation.
When to goChina is a large country with a widerange of climatic conditions. Spring(April to May) or autumn (September toOctober) are good months for travellingin comfort. Summer is from June to Au-gust and is hot throughout the countryand particularly humid in the south.This is also the period that experiencesthe most rain. Winter (November toMarch) sees very cold conditions (belowfreezing) in Beijing and the north, butcomparatively mild in the south.
Important to noteBritish passport holders must have a passport valid for six monthsfrom the last date of the trip. A visa is required and must be ob-tained well in advance from the Chinese embassy. China is eighthours ahead of GMT. The currency is Renminbi. For vaccinationrequirements or recommendations please contact your local doctor.
CHINA AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL (Temperatures in °Centigrade, Rainfall in millimetres)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
°C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C R °C RBeijing -5 3 -2 7 5 9 13 19 20 33 24 78 26 192 24 212 20 57 13 24 4 6 -3 3
Shanghai 4 44 5 62 8 78 14 106 19 123 23 159 28 134 28 126 24 150 18 50 12 49 6 41Hong Kong 17 27 17 44 19 75 23 140 27 298 28 399 29 371 29 377 28 297 26 119 22 38 18 25
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Hong Kong
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TREASURES OF CHINA 8 Day Small Group Tour
Day 1 Arrive Beijing Upon arrival in Beijing
you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Tonight meet your tour leader (or local guide)
for welcome drinks and a tour briefing. Ac-
commodation: Yong An Hotel
Day 2 Beijing Explore Beijing's fascinating hu-
tongs by rickshaw, visit the Forbidden City,
Tiananmen Square and the Drum Tower. Wit-
ness a superb acrobatics performance.
Day 3 Beijing See the Great Wall at Mutianyu.
Then we take the overnight train to Xian. First
class, air-conditioned carriage with soft sleeper
four-berth shared cabin. Lower or upper bunk,
clean linen provided. Accommodation:
Overnight train to Xian
Day 4 Xian The Terracotta Warriors are Xian's
crowning glory, but you will also enjoy the
colourful Muslim Quarter, city wall and pago-
das. Accommodation: Uaa Hotel
Day 5 Xian to Guilin Visit the spectacular Ter-
racotta Warriors before catching your flight to
Guilin. Accommodation: Universal Hotel
Day 6 Guilin to Yangshuo Take a river cruise
through the beautiful limestone mountains set
on the banks of the Li River, an inspiration to
poets and painters for centuries. Accommoda-
tion:Yangshuo Regency Hotel
Day 7 Yangshuo Start the day with a relaxing
tai chi lesson. Later, cycle through Yangshuo's
verdant rice paddies and absorb this quaint re-
gion's atmosphere and culture. Transfer back
to Guilin for your final evening. Accommoda-
tion: Universal Hotel
Day 8 Depart Guilin Today transfer from your
hotel to the airport for your onward flight.
Price from £995 per person, based on twin
share.
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BEIJING ★
C H I N A
Xian
Hong Kong
Guilin
Yangshuo
Start your journey in Beijing, home
to ancient traditions and modern
attractions.. After experiencing the
Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square
and beyond, take an overnight
train to Xian and discover the
Terracotta Warriors. Encounter
China's natural beauty at Guilin
and Yangshuo. Accommodation is
mainly 3 to 4 star with breakfast
included. The tour has a Western
leader with a English-speaking
local guide in each location.
Based on a maximum of 16.
Guaranteed departures. Interna-
tional flights are not included.
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YANGTZE AND BEYOND 18 Day Small Group Tour
Day 1 Arrive Beijing Upon arrival in Beijing
you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Tonight meet your tour leader (or local guide)
for welcome drinks and a tour briefing.
Hotel: Novotel Xinqiao - 4 nights
Day 2 Beijing Explore Beijing's fascinating hu-
tongs by rickshaw, visit the Forbidden City,
Tiananmen Square and the Drum Tower.
Day 3 Beijing See the Great Wall at Mutianyu
with fewer tourists than other sites.
Day 4 Beijing Visit the Temple of Heaven,
Planning Exhibition Hall and Summer Palace
before taking the overnight train to Xian.
Day 5 Xian Fly to Xian and enjoy the colourful
Muslim Quarter, city wall and pagodas.
Hotel: UAA Hotel - 2 nights
Day 6 Xian See the Terracotta Warriors.
Day 7 Xian to Guilin Fly to Guilin to climb
Fubo Hill and visit the Chinese Medicine Insti-
tute. Hotel: Universal Hotel - 2 nights
Day 8 Longsheng Visit the stunning rice ter-
races and minority villages of Longsheng.
Day 9 Guilin to Yangshuo Take a river cruise
through the beautiful limestone mountains set
on the banks of the Li River, an inspiration to
poets and painters for centuries.
Hotel: Yangshuo Regency - 2 nights
Day 10 Yangshuo Cycle through Yangshuo's
verdant rice paddies and absorb this quaint
town's atmosphere and culture.
Day 11 Yangshuo to Yangtze River Start the
day with a relaxing tai chi lesson before flying
from Guilin to Chongqing to board your cruise
ship. Hotel: Victoria Grace - 3 nights
Days 12-13 Yangtze River Cruise away from
busy Chongqing and enjoy views of passing
boats and stunning gorges.
Day 14 Yangtze River to Shanghai The dam is
an incredible undertaking that will leave you in
awe. This morning, visit the Three Gorges Dam
Site on shore before disembarking from the
ship and travelling on to Shanghai.
Hotel: Park Hotel - 4 nights
Day 15 Shanghai Experience the regal Bund,
Yu Gardens, Shanghai Museum and Urban
Planning Exhibition Centre.
Day 16 Shanghai Enjoy a day-trip to Zhujiajiao,
visit the Jade Buddha Temple and see a spec-
tacular acrobatics performance.
Day 17 Shanghai Learn about the ancient
practice of Feng Shui, visit the Propaganda
Poster Arts Centre and explore the Old Chi-
nese Quarter.
Day 18 Depart Shanghai Today transfer from
your hotel to the airport for your onward flight.
Note: Cruise boats and itineraries are subject
to change depending on weather conditions
and water levels.
Price from £2320 per person, based on twin-
share
BEIJING ★
Shanghai
C H I N A
Xian
Guilin
Yangshuo
Longsheng
Experience the dramatic landscape
of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze
River. Get to know Beijing's secret
hutongs, Shanghai's modern treas-
ures, and spend time soaking up
the spectacular scenery in Guilin
and Longsheng. Staying in mainly
3-4 star hotels, escorted by both a
Western tour leader, based on a
minimum of seven travellers, and
a local English-speaking guide.
Groups are never more than 16
travellers in size. Guaranteed
departures. International flights
are not included.
Chongqing
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HONG KONG
Travel Hong Kong receives
direct flights from around the
world. There is a dedicated rail
link, the Airport Express that
offers the quickest route to the
city in just 24 minutes. The MTR
system offers connections to all
parts of the city. We can arrange
for you to be met on arrival at
Hong Kong International Airport
and transferred privately to your
chosen accommodation. From
£33.
Attractions Enjoy fantastic
views of the Hong Kong skyline
from Victoria Peak, reached via
the Peak Tram. Shop in the
vibrant, neon-lit streets of
Kowloon, or the smart shopping
centres in Causeway Bay. Visit
the fishing village of Aberdeen
for Stanley Market. Enjoy a ride
on the Star Ferry that links
Kowloon with Hong Kong Island.
Take the cable-car to outlying
Lantau Island, one of 260 outly-
ing islands, for 360° views.
When to go November to Feb-
ruary is a good time to visit,
when humidity is at its lowest
with little rainfall and generally
sunny weather. The rainy sea-
son tends to be April to June
and the hottest months are July
to September when the temper-
ature can reach 35°C.
Hong Kong has 5000 years of Chinese
culture and only 150 years of colonial
rule. The gateway to China, Hong Kong
has lost none of its appeal since the hand
over in 1997. Hong Kong Island, the birth
place of the former British colony offers a
spectacular skyline, while a Star Ferry ride
across the magnificent harbour brings you
to vibrant Kowloon, offering a fascinating
mix of streets, malls and markets.
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Offer Free upgrade and free night for 4 night stays. Dates vary.
Prices from £58 per person per night, based on room only.
HARBOUR GRAND HONG KONG
The brand new Harbour Grand Hotel, part of the Harbour Plaza Group,
occupies a superb location on Hong Hong Island, close to Causeway Bay
and offering some of the best, unobstructed harbour views in Hong Kong.
Wanchai and Central are nearby and with an MTR station a few minutes’
walk away; guests have easy access to the rest of the city. All 828 rooms
offer superb harbour views. Facilities include a large outdoor heated pool,
kid’s pool, jacuzzi, gym, a spa, bars and a great choice of restaurants.
★★★★★1
KOWLOON SHANGRI-LA
The award-winning Kowloon Shangri-La is conveniently situated in the
Tsimshatsui East shopping and entertainment district overlooking the
world famous Victoria Harbour. The rooms and suites are among the
most spacious in Hong Kong, featuring a floor-to-ceiling bay window with
views of the city or harbour. Upgrade to the Horizon Club and benefit
from club access and free breakfast daily. Facilities include 7 restaurants,
bar and lounge, gym, indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and sauna.
Offer Free room upgrade for 4 night stays. Dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £113 per person per night, based on room only.
★★★★★2
METROPARK HOTEL CAUSEWAY BAY
Floor-to-ceiling windows feature throughout the 33 storey Metropark
Hotel, providing magnificent views of Hong Kong's famous Victoria Har-
bour and Park. Located in Causeway Bay, one of Hong Kong's leading
shopping and entertainment districts. Facilities include an impressive
rooftop outdoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, gym, restaurant and bar. The near-
est MTR station is a two minute walk from the hotel and there is also a
free hotel shuttle bus to Causeway Bay for shopping and dining.
Offer Receive a free upgrade for 3 night stays. 1 May - 31 Aug 12.
Prices from £36 per person per night, based on room only.
★★★★3
HARBOUR GRAND KOWLOON
The Harbour Grand Kowloon enjoys one of the most unique locations in
the city, right on the Kowloon waterfront, just a 5 minute drive from the
MTR station and bustling Tsimshatsui by free hotel shuttle bus. Guests
have a choice of courtview or the highly recommended harbourview
rooms. Upgrade to a club room for club lounge access and complimen-
tary breakfast. Facilities include a superb rooftop pool, whirlpool, sauna,
steam room, fitness centre, bar and a choice of six renowned restaurants.
Offer Free room upgrade for 3 night stays. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices £61 per person per night, based on room only.
★★★★★4
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SINGAPORE
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S I N G A P O R E
Marina BayGolf Course
S E N T O S A
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RafflesPlace
City Hall
National Museumand Art Gallery
Singapore is about as westernised as Asia
gets. A sparkling, clean city that retains a
grip on tradition, Singapore offers some of
the world’s best shopping and hotels,
along with some fantastic cuisine. Be sure
to check out Chinatown, Boat Quay and
Little India. Sentosa is Singapore’s own
island resort getaway. Located just a 15-
minute drive from the city, it is accessible
by cable car, taxi or pre-booked transfer.
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SINGAPORE Hotels
TRADERS HOTEL SINGAPORE
Traders Hotel is located in at the top of Orchard Road on fashionable Or-
chard Spring, an easy stroll to Orchard Road (a complimentary shuttle
bus service is provided), Singapore’s premiere shopping district. Next
door is Tanglin Mall for shopping and Singapore’s famed Botanical Gar-
dens. Facilities include a fully-equipped fitness centre with gymnasium,
sauna, steam bath, massage, spa treatments, heated whirlpool, outdoor
swimming pool, kids’ pool, choice of bars and restaurants. Free wifi.
Offer Receive free breakfast at weekends. Call for details.
Prices from £80 per person per night, based on room only.
★★★★
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Offer Receive 4 nights for the price of 3. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £118 per person per night, based on room only.
SHANGRI-LA HOTEL SINGAPORE
Consistently ranked as one of the top luxury hotels in Asia, Shangri-La
Hotel Singapore sits amidst 15 acres of lush gardens. It is a rarity to have
such space in the city just a short stroll from the main entertainment and
shopping area of Orchard Road. There are 750 luxury rooms and suites
in three distinctive wings; the contemporary Tower Wing, the tropical Gar-
den Wing and the exclusive Valley Wing. Facilities include free wi-fi, an
outdoor pool, 24hr gym, spa, sauna and choice of restaurants.
★★★★★1
3
PARK HOTEL CLARKE QUAY
The Park Hotel Clarke Quay is a newly opened stylish hotel located along
the picturesque Singapore River. Clarke Quay offers a superb location
within Singapore. Here you have a great range of restaurants, bars and
the walks alongside the river are memorable. A taxi to the Orchard Road
shopping area is a 10-minute journey. This 10-storey hotel offers 336
rooms which are small but cosy and well-appointed. Facilities include an
outdoor pool, tropical gardens, sun terrace, gym, bars and a restaurant.
Offer Receive 3 nights for the price of 2. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £70 per person per night, based on room only.
★★★★4
Offer Receive a 5% discount for 5 night stays. Year round.
Prices from £122 per person per night, based on room only.
THE FULLERTON
Once home to the General Post Office, The Singapore Club and the
Chamber of Commerce, The Fullerton is a luxury hotel with 400 rooms
and suites carefully designed to provide travellers with a sanctuary of
serenity and comfort. With a dynamic central Singapore hotel location in
the heart of the financial and arts districts, the hotel successfully blends
rich heritage with contemporary style and personalised service to offer
guests a world-class accommodation experience.
★★★★★2
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JAPAN
Japan is a country of many contrasts, where the
very latest in high-tech vies with age-old traditions.
Experience the bustling city of Tokyo, the traditional imperial
city of Kyoto, iconic Mount Fuji and the beautiful countryside.
It’s a delightful destination that’s full of surprises.
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THE BEST OF JAPAN 10 Day Small Group Tour
Day 1 Arrive Tokyo You will be met by your
guide who will escort you to your hotel transfer.
Tonight join your tour leader for welcome drinks.
Hotel: Grand Prince Takanawa - 2 nights
Day 2 Tokyo Explore some of the vibrant capi-
tal’s most intriguing sights, by foot, boat and
rail. Included is tea-drinking in a Japanese gar-
den and a cruise along the Sumida River to
Asakusakannon, the oldest temple in the city.
Explore beautiful Meiji Jingu Shrine and mix
with modish young locals at Harajuku.
Day 3 Tokyo - Hakone Before dawn this morn-
ing we head to the fascinating bustle of Tsukiji
Fish Market, the largest fish market in Asia. In
the afternoon, by train to picturesque Hakone,
nestled in forested mountains and the site of
our Japanese inn accommodation. Enjoy a
boat cruise on Lake Ashi-no, then return to
your lodging for a traditional Japanese meal
and the option of an outdoor dip in a hot
spring. Hotel: Hakone Yumoto – 1 night
Day 4 Hakone - Takayama Today cross the
Japanese Alps en route to Takayama. A treas-
ure chest of Japanese architecture and tradi-
tions, a visit to this fascinating town contrasts
with your earlier stay in the capital. Make the
short walk from the station to your hotel for
check-in, then wander through one of Japan’s
most atmospheric towns. Hotel: Best Western
Takayama – 3 nights
Day 5 Takayama on foot Set out on a walking
tour of old Takayama through narrow streets,
shrines and sake stalls. See the Festival Floats
Exhibition Hall, Takayama Jinya, historic
wooden houses in Kami Sannomachi Street,
and more.
Day 6 Takayama - Kyoto This morning you will
have free time to wander the streets of
Takayama’s morning market and soak up the
ambience of the old town. Mid-afternoon,
travel by train, via Nagoya, to graceful Kyoto.
Hotel: Mitsui Garden, Sanio – 4 nights
Day 7 Kyoto A full day of sightseeing in the an-
cient capital of Japan. See Nijo Castle and the
Golden Temple, a sparkling highlight of any
visit to Kyoto. Enjoy the bustling atmosphere of
the old market streets in Higashiyama district
as you make your way up to Kiyomizudera
Temple. Also today you will walk down narrow
‘Pontocho’, perhaps the world’s quaintest lane
and the home to local eateries, bars and tea
houses. End with a visit to Gion, famed for its
geisha courtesan.
Day 8 Hiroshima Take the bullet train to Hi-
roshima - the first atomic bomb target - and
nearby Miyajima Island with its famous floating
shrine gate. Visit the Peace Park Museum then
return to Kyoto.
Day 9 Nara and Kyoto Take a short train trip
to Nara, the site of Japan’s first capital and full
of treasures, including magnificent Todaiji, the
largest wooden building in the world and made
without a single nail, and an immense Buddha
weighing more than 500 tonnes. Encounter
free roaming deer in Nara Park, before return-
ing by train to Kyoto.
Day 10 Depart Kyoto Your tour leader or
guide will organise your transfer by train to the
airport, for your onward travels.
Price £2690 per person, based on twin share.
TOKYO★
J A P A N
KyotoHakone
Mt Fuji
P A C I F I C
O C E A N
S E A O F
J A P A N
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A journey for those who want
to take in the highlight sights
of Japan, contrasting visits to
modern Tokyo and timeless
Kyoto, with stays in rustic
Takayama and in a comfortable
Japanese inn, near Mt Fuji.
Hotels are 3-star with private,
western style bathrooms, air-
conditioning and TV. Your
journey is escorted by both a
western tour leader, based on
a minimum of ten travellers,
and a local English-speaking
guide in each location. Depar-
ture dates on request. Interna-
tional flights not included.
Takayama
HiroshimaNara
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With its scenic beauty and unique cultural and historical heritage,
Korea has much to offer visitors. A peninsular with four distinct
seasons, the nation boasts picturesque valleys, mountains, rivers
and beaches. Throughout the country you’ll discover ancient
temples and shrines, royal palaces, sculptural images, pagodas,
archaeological sites, fortresses, folk villages and museums.
KOREA
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THE BEST OF KOREA 8 Day Private Tour
Experience the best of Korea
on this 8 day private tour.
Accompanied by an English-
speaking guide you will travel
by private car as well as taking
the high speed train from
Seoul to Gyeongju and by a
flight from Gimhae to Jeju.
Accommodation is in four star
hotels and includes breakfast
daily. The entrance fees to
museums and attractions are
also included. Tour departs
daily. International flights not
included.
Day 1 Incheon Airport Seoul You will be met
on arrival and transferred to your hotel.
Day 2 Seoul After breakfast visit the Gyeong-
bokgung palace, the primary residence of the
Joseon Dynasty royal family, regarded as the
most beautiful palace in Korea. Then to In-
sadong Antique streets, where traditional
goods are on display. Transfer to Korean Folk
Village where many features of the Korean cul-
ture have been collected and preserved.
Day 3 Seoul - DMZ - Gyeongju Journey to the
Demilitarized Zone. It has been over 50 years
since the outbreak of the Korean War and the
drawing of the 249km cease-fire line from the
East Sea to the Yellow Sea, which has created
the Demilitarized Zone. Visit Imjingak Park,
Freedom Bridge, The 3rd infiltration Tunnel,
Dora Observatory, Dorasan Station. Return to
Seoul and take a high speed train to Gyeongju.
Arrive at Gyeongju Station, and hotel check in.
Day 4 Gyeongju Today explore UNESCO world
heritage temples in Gyeongju: Seokguram
grotto, the home of the serene stone Buddha
of the 8th century and Bulguksa temple.
A short ride from the Grotto is Bulguksa, one
of the best-known temples in the country.
Proceed to Gyeongju National Museum, Tu-
muli Park, Cheomseongdae Observatory.
Day 5 Gyeongju - Busan - Jeju Travel to Busan
to enjoy sightseeing in Busan City including the
Fish Market and beach. Then fly to Jeju Island.
Arrive at Jeju Airport and hotel check in.
Day 6 Jeju Jeju Island is known as the ‘Island
of the Gods’ and a popular holiday spot for Ko-
reans. Its mixture of volcanic rock, frequent
rains and temperate climate, make it similar to
the Hawaii. Visit O'sulloc Green Tea Museum,
then Yeomiji Botanical Garden. Transfer to Sod
Island, named after the plant used to tie
thatched roofs. Visit Yakcheonsa Temple, the
largest Buddhist building in Asia with excellent
views over the sea. The last stop is Jusangjeolli
Cliff and its noted stone pillars.
Day 7 Jeju Explore the west course of Jeju.
Visit Sunrise Peak- a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, then Seongeup Folk Village with its Con-
fucian shrines, fortress ruins, and stone monu-
ments. Transfer to Manjanggul Lava Tube, one
of the finest lava tunnels in the world.
Day 8 Jeju - Seoul - Incheon Airport SeoulTransfer to Jeju airport to take a flight to Seoul
Gimpo Airport. and transfer to Incheon Airport.
Prices from £2169 per person, based on twin
share.
SEOUL★
K O R E A
DMZ
JejuIsland
Busan
Gyeongju
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BOOKING CONDITIONSYour contract is with Inspired By Asia, a trading division of The Curzon Corporation Ltd, a member of ABTA.
1. Your holiday contractWhen you make a booking you guarantee that you have the authority to accept and do accept on behalf of your partythe terms of these booking conditions. A contract will exist as soon as we issue our confirmation invoice. This con-tract is made on the terms of these booking conditions, which are governed by English Law, and the jurisdiction ofthe English Courts.
2. Your Financial ProtectionThe Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 require us to provide security for themonies that you pay for the package holidays booked from this brochure and for your repatriation in the event of ourinsolvency. We provide this security by way of a bond held by the Civil Aviation Authority under ATOL number 2949 anda Bond is held by ABTA. If you book arrangements other than a package holiday from this brochure, your monies areprotected by way of a bond held by ABTA under number 60675/V8887. When you buy an ATOL protected air holidaypackage from us you will receive a Confirmation Invoice confirming your arrangements and your protection under ourAir Travel Organiser’s Licence number 2949. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you arenot stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. For further in-formation visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk
3. ABTAWe are a member of ABTA, membership number 60675/V8887. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of serviceto you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We can also offer you an arbitration scheme for the resolution of disputes arisingout of, or in connection with this contract. Further information on the Code and arbitration can be found athttp://www.abta.com The arbitration scheme is arranged by ABTA and administered independently by IDRS, part ofthe Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. It provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documentsalone with restricted liability on you in respect of costs. Full details will be provided on request or can be obtainedfrom the ABTA website. The Scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person. There isalso a limit of £25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims which are solely in respect of physical injuryor illness or their consequences. The Scheme can however deal with compensation claims which include an elementof minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,000 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person in respect ofthis element. The application for arbitration and Statement of Claim must be received by the IDRS within ninemonths of the date of return from the holiday. Outside this time limit arbitration under the Scheme may still be avail-able if the company agrees, but the ABTA Code does not require such agreement. For injury and illness claims, youmay like to use the ABTA / Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Mediation Procedure. This is a voluntary scheme and re-quires us to agree for mediation to go ahead. The aim is to help you resolve your dispute in a quick and cost effectiveway. Details on request or from www.abta.com.
4. Your Holiday PriceWe reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the holidays shown in our brochure. You will be advised of the currentprice of the holiday that you wish to book before your contract is confirmed. When you make your booking you mustpay a deposit of £300.00 per person or 10 percent of the holiday cost – whichever is the greater. For certain holidays,such as those including extended overland tours, higher deposits may be required. In additon to this some airfarescarry specific ticketing deadlines and on ocassions the full airfare will be required at the time of booking, in order forus to meet these ticketing restrictions. The balance of the price of your travel arrangements must be paid at least 8weeks before your departure date. If the deposit and/or balance is not paid in time, we shall cancel your travelarrangements. If the balance is not paid in time we shall retain your deposit. All monies you pay to the travel agentare held by them on our behalf at all times. The price of your holiday was calculated using the following exchangerates: THB47.00, MYR4.50, USD1.56, SGD1.95, HKD12.20 as at 3rd October 2011. Changes in transportation costs,including the cost of fuel, dues, taxes or fees chargeable for services such as landing taxes or embarkation or disem-barkation fees at ports and airports and exchange rates mean that the price of your travel arrangements may changeafter you have booked. However there will be no change within 30 days of your departure. We will absorb and you willnot be charged for any increase equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements. You will be charged for theamount over and above that. If this means that you have to pay an increase of more than 10% of the price of yourtravel arrangements, you will have the option of accepting a change to another holiday if we are able to offer one (ifthis is of equivalent or higher quality you will not have to pay more but if it is of lower quality you will be refunded thedifference in price), or cancelling and receiving a full refund of all monies paid, except for any amendment charges.Should you decide to cancel for this reason, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue dateprinted on your final invoice. Should the price of your holiday go down due to the changes mentioned above, by morethan 2% of your holiday cost, then any refund due will be paid to you. However, please note that travel arrangementsare not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your traveldue to contractual and other protection in place.
5. If You Change Your BookingIf, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, for exam-ple your chosen departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not al-ways be possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from the person who made the booking oryour travel agent. You will be asked to pay an administration charge of £30 per altered item, and any further cost weincur in making this alteration. You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure datethat changes are made and you should contact us as soon as possible. Note: Certain travel arrangements (e.g. ApexTickets) may not be changeable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request could incur a cancella-tion charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements. Please note that on scheduled airlines, name changescannot be made under any circumstances.
6. If You Cancel Your HolidayYou, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notification from the per-son who made the booking or your travel agent on your behalf must be received at our offices. Since we incur costs incancelling your travel arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximumshown in clause 7. Note: if the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, youmay be able to reclaim these charges.
7. If We Change or Cancel Your HolidayIt is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements, but we do plan the arrangementsmany months in advance. Occasionally, we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time.
Most of these changes will be minor and we will advise you or your travel agent of them at the earliest possible date.We also reserve the right in any circumstances to cancel your travel arrangements. For example, if the minimumnumber of clients required for a particular travel arrangement is not reached, we may have to cancel it. However, wewill not cancel your travel arrangements less than 8 weeks before your departure date, except for reasons of forcemajeure or failure by you to pay the final balance. If we are unable to provide the booked travel arrangements, youcan either have a refund of all monies paid or accept an offer of alternative travel arrangements of comparable stan-dard from us, if available (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value). If it is necessaryto cancel your travel arrangements, we will pay to you compensation as set out in this clause. Any changes to the ac-tual airline after you have received your tickets will be notified to you as soon as possible and in all cases at check-inor at the boarding gate. Such a change is deemed to be a minor change. Other examples of minor changes includealteration of your outward/return flights by less than 12 hours, changes to aircraft type, change of accommodation toanother of the same standard. If we make a major change to your holiday, we will inform you or your travel agent assoon as reasonably possible if there is time before your departure. You will have the choice of either accepting thechange of arrangements, accepting an offer of alternative travel arrangements of comparable standard from us ifavailable (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value), or cancelling your booked holidayand receiving a full refund of all monies paid. In all cases, except where the major change arises due to reasons offorce majeure, we will pay compensation as detailed below:
Force Majeure: This means that we will not pay you compensation if we have to cancel or change your travelarrangements in any way because of unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control. These can include,for example, war, riot, industrial dispute, terrorist activity and its consequences, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, ad-verse weather conditions, epidemics and pandemics, unavoidable technical problems with transport.
8. If You Have A ComplaintIf you have a problem during your holiday, please inform the relevant supplier (e.g. your hotelier) and our resort repre-sentative immediately who will endeavour to put things right. If your complaint is not resolved locally, please followthis up within 28 days of your return home by writing to our Customer Services Department, Inspired by Asia, South-field, Station Parade, Harrogate HG1 1HB giving your booking reference and all other relevant information. Pleasekeep your letter concise and to the point. This will assist us to quickly identify your concerns and speed up our re-sponse to you. It is strongly recommended that you communicate any complaint to the supplier of the services inquestion as well as to our representative without delay and complete a report form whilst in resort. If you fail to followthis simple procedure we will have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify your complaint whilstyou were in resort and this may affect your rights under this contract.
9. Our Liability to YouIf the contract we have with you is not performed or is improperly performed by us or our suppliers we will pay you ap-propriate compensation if this has affected the enjoyment of your travel arrangements. However we will not be liablewhere any failure in the performance of the contract is due to: you; or a third party unconnected with the provision ofthe travel arrangements and where the failure is unforeseeable or unavoidable; or unusual and unforeseeable cir-cumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care hadbeen exercised; or an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall. InspiredBy Asia does not accept any liability for any services or facilities which your hotel or any other supplier agrees to pro-vide for you where the services or facilities are not advertised in our brochure and we have not agreed to arrangethem. Excursions or other tours that you may choose to book or pay for whilst you are on holiday are not part of yourpackage holiday provided by us. For any excursion or other tour that you book, your contract will be with the operatorof the excursion or tour and not with us. We are not responsible for the provision of the excursion or tour or for any-thing that happens during the course of its provision by the operator.
Our liability, except in cases involving death, injury or illness, shall be limited to a maximum of two times the cost ofyour travel arrangements. Our liability will also be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner with anyrelevant international convention. You can ask for copies of the transport companies' contractual terms, or the inter-national conventions, from our offices in Harrogate. Under EU law (Regulation 261/2004) you have rights in some cir-cumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay toflights. Full details of these rights will be publicised at EU airports and will also be available from airlines. Your rightto a refund and/or compensation from us is set out in clause 7. If any payments to you are due from us, any paymentmade to you by the airline will be deducted from this amount. If your airline does not comply with these rules youshould complain to the Air Transport Users' Council on 020 7240 6061 www.auc.org.uk
10. Prompt assistance in resortIf the contract we have with you is not performed or is improperly performed as a result of failures attributable to athird party unconnected with the provision of the services, or as a result of failures due to unusual and unforeseeablecircumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care hadbeen exercised, or an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall, and yousuffer an injury or other material loss, we will offer you such prompt assistance as is reasonable in the circumstances.
This brochure is our responsibility, as your tour operator. It is not issued on behalf of, and does not commit the air-lines mentioned herein or any airline whose services are used in the course of your travel arrangements. Please notethat in accordance with Air Navigation Orders in order to qualify for infant status, a child must be under 2 years ofage on the date of its return flight.
Published November 2011. Prices from January 2012.Registered Office Milton House, 33a Milton Road, Hampton, Middlesex TW12 2LL.
More than 56 days Nil Deposit Only Deposit Only55-43 days £20 Monies paid + £20 30% of holiday cost42-31 days £30 Monies paid + £30 45% of holiday cost30–0 days £50 Monies paid + £50 100% of holiday cost
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