unwind at club med resorts

SPRING 09
UNWIND AT
CLUB MED RESORTS
Slow Boat down
the Mekong
Japan’s
Secrets
Trekking
in Myanmar
Family Break
all Inclusive
RESORTS
R e v i e w s
DE S T I N A T I O N S
TRAVEL PLANNER
November to February 2009
Chiang Mai and the Isaan province of
Thailand are lush, green, and cool in
the December making it the perfect
time to tour vineyards or participate
in outdoor activities.
December to February 2009
Japan’s winter months bring lots of
snowfall to the area making it a perfect
ski destination. For a beach break during
these months head to Ngapali Beach,
where the weather is dry and sunny and
the waters are warm.
February to March 2009
Vietnam’s rainy season comes to an end,
but the countryside remains beautifully
green. Hoi An and the Mekong Delta are
best visited at this time of year. This is also
the last month to visit Cambodia before the
scorching summer weather begins in April.
November to March 2009
The Philippines enters its ‘winter’
meaning that the sun is shining and
the weather is balmy. A beach retreat
at El Nido Resort is an un-forgettable
experience at this time of year.
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FESTIVAL & EVENTS IN ASIA - SPRING 2009
CULTURE
SPORTS
SINGAPORE
Thaipusam
Thu 01 Jan 2009 - Sat 28 Feb 2009
This popular Hindu festival is an incredible spectacle that
sees remarkable displays of mind over matter as devotees
pierce their bodies with large skewers, hooks and pins.
DUBAI
CAMBODIA – LAOS – MYNAMAR - THAILAND
Buddhist New Year
Mon 13 Apr 2009 - Wed 15 Apr 2009
Known as “Songkran” in Thai, “Phimai” in Laotian, ‘Chaul
Chnam Thmey’ in Khmer language, the Buddhist New Year
is a three-day celebration that usually falls in mid-April.
Dubai Tennis Championships
Sun 01 Feb 2009 - Tue 31 Mar 2009 Date to be confirmed
Featuring singles and doubles competitions for both men
and women, the annual Dubai Tennis Championships
attract some of the biggest names from the sport.
DANCE & MUSIC
THAILAND
Pattaya Music Festival
Sun 01 Mar 2009 - Tue 31 Mar 2009 Date to be confirmed
LAOS - THAILAND
Bun Bang Fai Rocket Festival
Fri 01 May 2009 - Sun 31 May 2009 Date to be confirmed
The Bun Bang Fai Rocket Festival is an ancient tradition
that is closely linked to rural communities and the
planting season.
SINGAPORE
SPH Classical Experience - SSO in the Park
Wed 01 Apr 2009 - Thu 30 Apr 2009 Date to be confirmed
The Singapore Symphony Orchestra returns to one of
its favorite outdoor venues, the Botanic Gardens, to
perform more popular classics.
SPORTS
ART & CINEMAS
HONG KONG
Hong Kong Marathon
Sun 01 Feb 2009 - Sun 01 Mar 2009
First held in 1997 with just 1,000 runners, the annual
Hong Kong Marathon has grown to become the biggest
event of its kind in the region and now attracts in excess
of the 30,000 participants.
MACAU
Macau Arts Festival
Sun 01 Mar 2009 - Thu 30 Apr 2009 Date to be confirmed
Celebrating Macau’s multicultural identity; the annual
festival is a showcase for the region’s very best arts
organizations and institutions.
Hong Kong Sevens (rugby)
Sun 01 Mar 2009 - Tue 31 Mar 2009 Date to be confirmed
Every year, Hong Kong hosts the popular Rugby Sevens
tournament, which generates huge excitement in the city.
MALAYSIA
Tour de Langkawi
Sun 01 Feb 2009 - Sat 28 Feb 2009 Date to be confirmed
Cyclists in this 10-day competition take on a tough course
with a different stage raced on each day.
Malaysian Grand Prix (Formula 1)
Sun 01 Mar 2009 - Thu 30 Apr 2009 Date to be confirmed
Bursting on to the Formula One circuit in 1999 to great
acclaim, the ultra-modern Sepang International Circuit
is regarded as one of the best tracks in the world.
THAILAND
Phuket International Cricket Sixes
Wed 01 Apr 2009 - Thu 30 Apr 2009
The annual Phuket International Cricket Sixes is played
under the glare of the floodlights, creating a really
exciting atmosphere for these fast-paced games and
attracting players from all over the world.
Pattaya Top of the Gulf Regatta
Fri 01 May 2009 - Sun 31 May 2009 Date to be confirmed
This popular sailing event is a week-long program of races
and activities which each year attracts keen mariners
from all over the sailing world.
Exotissimo Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
20 Hai Ba Trung, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: (84 8) 3827 29 11 - Fax: (84 8) 3827 29 12
Email: infosgn@exotissimo.com
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SINGAPORE
Singapore Fashion Festival
Sun 01 Mar 2009 - Thu 30 Apr 2009 Date to be confirmed
The Singapore Fashion festival is one of the biggest and most
important fashion events in the whole of the Asia Pacific.
World Gourmet Summit
Wed 01 Apr 2009 - Thu 30 Apr 2009 Date to be confirmed
Welcoming master chefs, sommeliers, restaurateurs and
many others connected with the food and wine industry, this
is a popular event that is sure to get the taste buds watering.
CHINA
Beijing International Kite Festival
Wed 01 Apr 2009 - Thu 30 Apr 2009 Date to be confirmed
Kicking off with a colorful opening ceremony that
involves dragon dances, music and kite displays, the
annual Beijing International Kite Festival attracts kite
flying teams from all over the world.
EXOTISSIMO TRAVEL GROUP OFFICES
SD5-2 Grand View, Nguyen Duc Canh, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: (84 8) 5412 2761 / 62 - Fax: (84 8) 5412 2759
Email: pmh@exotissimo.com
Exotissimo Hanoi, Vietnam
26 Tran Nhat Duat, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: (84 4) 3828 21 50 - Fax: (84 4) 3828 21 46
Email: infohanoi@exotissimo.com
SINGAPORE
Singapore International Film Festival
Wed 01 Apr 2009 - Thu 30 Apr 2009 Date to be confirmed
This is one of Asia’s premier festivals, with more than
300 films on show from over 45 countries.
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Exotissimo Phnom Penh, Cambodia
6th Floor, SSN Center No.66, Norodom Boulevard
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel: (855 23) 218 948 - Fax: (855 23) 426 586
Email: cambodia@exotissimo.com
Exotissimo Vientiane, Laos
4666 - 06/044 Pangkham Street
Vientiane, Laos
Tel: (856 21) 241 861-2 - Fax: (856 21) 252 382
Email: infolaos@exotissimo.com
Exotissimo Yangon, Myanmar
#0303 Sakura Tower, 339 Bogyoke Aung San Street
Kyauktada Township, Yangon, Myanmar
Tel: (95 1) 255 266/ 427/ 429 - Fax: (95 1) 255 428
Email: myanmar@exotissimo.com
Exotissimo Bangkok, Thailand
6th Floor, Zuellig House, 1-7 Silom Road,
Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Tel: (66 2) 636 03 60 - Fax: (66 2) 636 03 63
Email: infobkk@exotissimo.com
Club Med Kani
Take a Deep Breath
Ocean Park Hong Kong
F A M I LY B R E A K A L L I N C L U S I V E R E S O R T S
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VIETNAM
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CAMBODIA
P. 9
VIETNAM
P. 9
LAOS
P.10
THAILAND
P.10
MYANMAR
Trekking in Myanmar
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CAMBODIA
Cambodia Adventure
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JAPAN
Slow Boat Down the Mekong
Five days around the Temple of Angkor
Hoi An Home Stay
Volunteer Tourism, Outdoor Delights in Northern Laos
The Picturesque Island of Koh Chang
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3 nights at selected hotel; Meals as mentioned; Complimentary
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as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle with English
speaking guide. Entrance fees for mentioned visits.
Other meals than mentioned;
Other services than mentioned;
Laundry, telephone calls and
expenditure of a personal nature.
Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Travellers are reminded to have a passport valid for at least six months prior to departure. Peak season surcharges may apply.
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Suites on Stilts which, viewed from above, resemble a giant palm tree growing out across the
lagoon. At the heart of a luxuriant natural world surrounded by multicolored birds, the rooms offer
personalized services for demanding Robinson Crusoes. Between diving in the underwater depths
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Thailand’s first and most popular national park, Khao Yai is an excellent habitat of rich and diverse floras
and fauna. Just 200 kilometers northeast of Bangkok, you can be refreshed by the balmy air and spectacular
views of evergreen and rainforest alternating with rolling hills and tropical grassland. Within the parks,
many activities are ready to fulfill your holiday, including hiking, camping, and wildlife spotting.
Membership; Roundtrip transfer: Airport
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Ocean Park Hong Kong
The Ocean Park Package is perfect for family experience. Spend three nights in the beautiful city of Hong Kong
and experience fun is at one of the largest ocean aquariums in the world in Ocean Park followed by a visit to a
jewellery factory to view the art of jewellery-making by hand.
2 rooms at 4 star hotel on double and twin;
Return shuttle bus transfer from/to Hong Kong
airport; The Ocean Park tour.
No meals included; International and domestic flights; Visa &
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of sport with expert tuition, entertainment every night.
Membership; Roundtrip transfer, Airport- Club med – Airport; Intl & domestic flight,
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The Cuu Long region, which translates as ‘Nine Dragons’, otherwise known as the Mekong Delta is a great
place to discover Vietnam and there is not better way to see this region than from the comfort of the
Song Xanh Boat. Designed as a traditional sampan, its small size allows you to discover the smaller canals,
rivers and tributaries of this region. Cruise Cai Be’s and Cai Rang’s colourful floating markets; visit Sadec,
the Mekong town made famous from Marguerite Duras’ novel ‘The Lover’, enjoy an unforgettable dinner
in a 19th century house and the sights of sounds of this fascinating region.
Hoi An Home Stay
Located in a large garden full of flowers, this Hoi An Homestay will not only allow you to get to know
Vietnamese culture through the locals, but also have to comfort of staying in a home style accommodation
whilst sampling the local, home cooked cuisine. Whilst in Hoi An take a half day tour on the Thu Bon River
by ‘basket’ boat, an enjoying way to see this stunning region.
1 night’s accommodation on boat; 1 breakfast, 1 dinner & 1 lunch; English speaking guide on boat
Tours and transfers as mentioned by air-conditioned vehicles including entrance fees.
International and domestic flights, visas, travel insurance, drinks, tips, airport taxes and
any other service not mentioned.
Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Travellers are reminded to have a passport valid for at least six months prior to departure. Peak season surcharges may apply.
2 night’s accommodation with breakfast;
Half day tour in Hoi An with English speaking guide;
Tours and transfers as mentioned by air-conditioned
vehicles including entrance fees.
International and domestic flights, visas, travel
insurance, drinks, tips, airport taxes and any
other service not mentioned.
Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Travellers are reminded to have a passport valid for at least six months prior to departure. Peak season surcharges may apply.
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Volunteer Tourism, Outdoor Delights in Northern Laos
Five days around the Temples of Angkor
Angkor, the ancient capital of the Khmer Empire, is the highlight of any visit to Cambodia and its incredible temples are a truly awe-inspiring sight. Built between the 9th and
13th centuries the city of Angkor was abandoned in the 15th century after being invaded by the neighboring Siamese. Over the following four centuries the tropical jungle
reclaimed the temples and it was not until the 1860’s that the French naturalist Henri Mouhot stumbled upon the ruins of the fabled city. Today there are over 400 surviving
structures scattered over a huge area and the best known and most spectacular of these is the breathtaking Angkor Wat..
4 nights accommodation with daily breakfast; Local English-speaking guide; Tours and transfers as
mentioned by private air-conditioned vehicles; All entrance fee for visits mentioned Excursion to Beng
Mealea and Banteay Srei; Boat trip on the Tonle Sap lake; One packed lunch.
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VIETNAM
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Visa for Cambodia International and domestic flights.
This tour is highlighted by the richness in meeting you will do…
Northern Laos is the mountainous region of Laos with the highest peak of the country: Mount Phou Bia and its 2819m, in Xaysomboune Special Zone. The North is drained by the
Nam Ou and the Mekong in its western part. To get upstream or downstream these rivers is a really unforgettable trip where you may enjoy a lot about local daily life, sceneries.
Northern Laos, is the place to taste the genuine lao country by a stroll around the temples of Luang Prabang. Northern Laos is featured by some of the most famous ecotourism
destination such as at the Nam Ha Protected Area in Luang Nam Tha Province.
The Akha Experience is a genuine and authentic ecotourism trek runs in northern Laos close to Muang Sing. This tour is owned by the villagers of 8 Akha villages and aims to improve
their well-being, as well as to increase their incomes. By the same way, the Akha Experience offers a tool for environmental and cultural awareness as well as preservation by
involving several stakeholders:
• The villagers who are providing the tour and services such as activities, guiding, accommodation and food..
• You as guests of the tour by integrating you. You are not only a spectator but as well an actor.
For each tour, 75% of the money get to the villagers and the village development fund. Moreover, a part of the money get to the trails and forest maintenance. You will be guided
by local guides.
7 nights accommodation at selected hotels based on Single (with supplement), double/ twin room with breakfast; Meals as indicated
in itinerary; English Speaking National Guide; All entrance fees as indicated in itinerary; Biking related services for biking day; Land
transportation by private air-conditioned vehicles with driver in the itinerary; Boat trip as mentioned in the program. Activities as
mentioned into the program; Akha Experience Package for 3 days and 2 nights (full board); All permissions and local taxes.
International and domestic flights, visas,
travel insurance, drinks, tips, airport taxes
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THIALAND
To get in touch with their hosts as much as possible by doing activities in Cambodia’s authentic and beautiful countryside, we explore the attractions not to be missed
such as the largest Hindu temple in the world, Angkor Wat in a more relaxed and rewarding way and cycle and explore each corner of the former capital of the Khmer
Empire.
3 nights Accommodation at selected hotels; Meals as mentioned; Transfers between Trad Airport and
resort on Koh Chang as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle with English speaking guide.
Other meals than mentioned; Other services than mentioned; Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure
of a personal nature; All Gala Dinner.
Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Travellers are reminded to have a passport valid for at least six months prior to departure. Peak season surcharges may apply.
International air tickets to/from Cambodia. Visa to Cambodia.All airport taxes; Tips for local
guides, driver, porter at hotel.Personal expenses (laundry, telephone call, camera films and
so on...) Personal travel insurance; Any other services not clearly mentioned in the itinerary.
Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Travellers are reminded to have a passport valid for at least six months prior to departure. Peak season surcharges may apply.
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Japan’s Secrets
Putao with its mesmerizing beauty and biodiversity is a paradise for researchers, mountaineers and trekkers. Mt. Hkakaborazi, the highest peak in Southeast Asia is 180 miles
from Putao. With the help of the Wildlife conservation Society, the National Park established here, being the home to the biodiversity zone where tropical lowland Indo-Malayan
species overlap with up-land Sino-Himalayan species.
Flight Yangon – Putao – Yangon. Ground transport (coach, jeep, truck); Escorted English
language group leader; Accommodation (guest house, home stay); Local trekking guide
and porters; Full board meal, safe drinking water and soft drinks; Service charge for the
special Permit to travel.
International flight; porterage at the airports and at hotels; Visa fee; Excess
luggage surcharge; Tips and gratuities for services; Any personal expenses.
Japan is a land of contrast and diversity. While your 11 days itinerary covers major sightseeing,
sport definitely worth of visiting, it also integrate lesser know gem place of Japan. Enjoy the alluring
diversity, energetic trendy big cities and peaceful rural areas, the freshest seafood and the exquisite
Kyoto-style cuisine.
10 nights accommodation in Deluxe Hotel with daily
breakfast based on 2 persons sharing a twin or double
room; Lunches as described; All transfers & transportation
for sightseeing by A/C vehicle; All tours & entrance fees
indicated in the program; Services of an English-speaking
local guide.
International flight; porterage at the airports
and at hotels; Visa fee; Excess luggage
surcharge; Tips and gratuities for services;
Any personal expenses.
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vehicle during the tour. Supporting vehicle. All entrance fees to the temples in
Siem Reap.English speaking guide for the whole trip.Water/Snacks/drinks during
the day of trekking. Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
MYANMAR
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Cambodia Adventure
CAMBODIA
Surrounded by lush green tropical mountains, covered with forest, on one side and the river and the
sea on the other side, Aana is set amongst the best nature has to offer. Along white sandy beach where
you can relax in an easy-going atmosphere. Whenever you are looking for a holiday destination with a
romantic escape for your next Holidays.