One of Thailand’s most picturesque golf course’s, Pakasai Country Club is located in Krabi and offers a challenging 18 hole, par 72 course that is set amidst stunning forest scenery and lake views. Opened in 1984, this popular course has incorporated the natural setting into its design and provides golfers with an unforgettable golfing experience. Travellers looking for a quiet getaway by the sea can stay at such Krabi resorts as Anantara Si Kao, Thailand. Situated beside a private beach, this Trang hotel has a luxurious spa and is a great base from which to explore the region and its attractions.
NTUC Downtown East, Singapore has the honour of boasting South East Asia’s biggest water park. Situated in Pasir Ris, Wild Wild Wet, as the name denotes, is fully equipped to provide a wild, wet and incredibly fun experience.
There are many rides which range from daring and adventurous and also family-oriented, child-friendly rides. The Ular lah is perhaps the parks most favourite and famous ride. This South Asia’s first raft slide and can take 6 people per raft. For all the adrenaline pumping thrill seekers this is the perfect ride. The Waterworks is an open and enclosed ride which consists of a winding and twisting course. This too has proved to be quite popular.
For the less adventurous there are still a lot of rides to choose from. These include the Shiok River in which one could walk or float, the Yakult Professor’s playground, ideal for a fun learning experience, The Tsunami, with simulated tidal waves, and Yippee which is mostly for the very young park visitors.
With many eating options available, safe lockers provided for personal effects, and baby water carriers and other facilities given, the Wild Wild Wet water theme park is an ideal option for a day’s outing. Transactions within the park are not made with cash and instead with a token called the fun key.
Visitors to Singapore should not pass up an opportunity to visit this park and have a rollicking time. If such visitor seeks to make a Singapore hotel reservation at a boutique hotel Singapore, then the Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore with its elegant beauty and luxurious facilities will prove one of the best options.
Seminyak is a picturesque coastal area in South Bali that is known for its pristine beach. However, after the sun goes down the area also offers a variety of nightlife venues where one can enjoy good food, good music and good company. Ku De Ta Bali is famous for its refined beachside setting, while Obsession World Music Bar, the Bahiana salsa bar and Hypnotique Cocktail Bar and Lounge are among the other trendy night time hangout spots here. One can find a wide range of Bali hotels in Indonesia that cater to the varying needs and budgets of travellers. Those in search of a beachside Bali hotel that offers luxury accommodation can stay at Anantara Seminyak, Bali.
As the cultural and commercial heart of Australia, The National Gallery of Victoria is one of Melbourne’s crown jewels. Located in St. Kilda Rd, Southbank of the Melbourne Art Precinct, it is the oldest and largest art gallery in Australia. The name is at first confusing, as Victoria is not a nation but a state; however, it harks back to the olden era when Victoria was a discrete self-governing British colony.
The gallery benefited greatly from the Victorian gold rush, which was mainly responsible for Melbourne’s economic prosperity. Patrons made wealthy by the burgeoning industry made generous donations to the gallery, enabling it to purchase large overseas art collections. Currently, the gallery lays claim to 63,000 works of art.
The NGV International, constructed in 1967, is famous for its Leonard French ceiling which is one of the world’s largest pieces of suspended stained glass, filtering a mosaic of colored sunlight onto the floors below. This gallery is devoted to the International Collection, which includes art by Rubens, Rembrandt, Bernini and Tintoretto, to name only a few.
The Ian Potter Centre in Federation Square was opened in 2003 specifically to house the Australian collection. This collection boasts key Australian works, which follow the emergence of uniquely Australian artistic identity from the blend of imported European styles.
The modern collection of the NGV has expanded into new avenues of art form in photography, fashion and Australian Aboriginal art. It also hosts large exhibitions during the winter, known as blockbusters, which feature priceless masterpieces. Old masters of the renaissance, Greek relics, Egyptian artifacts and European ceramics comprise the wide vista of artwork that is one of the largest and most comprehensive collections in the nation. Although a thorough and comprehensive tour of the galleries and other notable cultural sites of the city would require days of excursion, visitors will find that they have alternatives to extended hotel stays in the city. In Melbourne apartment accommodation is an emerging trend. Accommodation melbourne offers is located in the bustling heart of the city, SomersetGordonHeights being such a one. Situated in a centralized position within the business district, the serviced residence is ideal as corporate housing, while being within walking distance to the gallery and other cultural centres of note.
The very mention of Sydney conjures up the now iconic image of an elegant construct resembling a cluster of pristine sea shells gleaming in sharp contrast to the sparkling blue backdrop of the SydneyHarbour. In the eternal tug-o-war between Sydney and Melbourne for the title of “Australia’s arts capital”, Sydney arguably wields the definitive trump card in its possession of the Sydney Opera House, which UNESCO declared “one of the great iconic buildings of the 20th century” when it listed it as a World Heritage Site.
Situated on Bennelong Point in SydneyHarbour, this pride and joy of the Australian people was a dream very long in the making. Originally commissioned in the late 1950s to a young Danish visionary named Jørn Utzon, OVERVIEW
the building of the Sydney Opera House was a labor of love that spanned over a decade. It was finally unveiled to the masses in 1973 by Queen Elizabeth II. Since then, the venue has become one of the busiest performing arts centres and tourist hubs in the world, drawing 7 million visitors each year.
The Sydney Opera House is actually comprised of six separate buildings of a modern expressionist design. The unique roofing is a structure of six interlocking vaults forming aesthetically pleasing shell-like shapes, covered in a cream tile that glows white in the distance. The two largest vaults shelter the Opera Theatre and Concert Hall, with the smaller “shells” housing the Drama Theatre, Playhouse, Studio and Utzon Room cluster around them. The amphitheatre-like Forecourt is a seventh performance venue utilized for outdoor performances. The architect Jørn Utzon was awarded the Pritzker Prize, the highest honour in architecture, for this triumph of human achievement.
The Sydney Opera House is the home and promoter of the four key resident performing art companies – the Sydney Symphony, Opera Australia, the Australian Ballet and the Sydney Theatre Company. It also hosts more than 700 diverse artistic and cultural events each year, for audiences of all ages.
Visitors will do well to find accommodation within the city’s central business district in order to ensure the best possible access to the Sydney Opera House, as well as Sydney’s other attractions. Sydney Apartment Accommodationis abundant within the city centre, as well as serviced apartments Sydney. SomersetDarlingHarbour, in particular, is a choice accommodation for business and leisure travelers wishing to tour the city with the maximum of ease and comfort.
The cosmopolitan capital of the Philippines, Manila is bustling with life in a combination of cultures and flavors it offers an endless list of places to see and unforgettable experiences. The city is filled with shops museums, churches and parks. Some of the main tourist attractions in the city are Intramuros which is the ruins of an ancient Spanish settlement and also houses the Manila Cathedral, the RizalPark which has some of the best museums, bayside restaurants and an open air theater which is also frequently used for picnics. If you are looking to shop its best you visit the market stalls at which everything can be bargained for.
This lively city is famous for its nightlife that lasts till dawn. Many parts of Metro Manila has created their own nocturnal hangouts, among them is the up market and sophisticated Makati city which is a one stop dinning, shopping and entertainment district. It has massive malls and towering buildings targeted to the fashionable and chic high society, the restaurants and bars here have their own quirky taste in entertainment and dinning which caters to locals and foreigners alike, the Café Havana, Absinth Bar and Temple Bar are few of the hot night spots that are throbbing with music and high spirits. Nakpil Street in Malate is where the young crowd goes to party, the streets here are packed with restaurants, discos and street party’s where you can have simple and unpretentious fun. The hotels have their own entertainment with live bands and lounges.
The most happening nightlife in the whole of Southeast Asia is Manila. The place has an interesting selection to suit any mood or occasion, if sitting at a bar and sipping a drink is what relaxes you visiting Hobbit house, Tabu, Conway’s bar or if you like to catch the local artist performing the 70’s Bistro is another happening place to be in. The list goes on so if you visit the Philippines for business or pleasure don’t miss out on the best night spots, the frenzied music and the vivacious crowd that will only make youcrave for more.
Spending your leisure or business trip at a long stay apartment Manila will let you have the luxury of being in close proximity to experience the stimulating nightlife the city has to offer. Somerset Salcedo with its comfortable and modern facilities will only make your nightlife more enjoyable. Residing in Serviced Apartments Manila will make it more convenient for your travel in the city.
Singapore Night Safari known as the world’s first wildlife park that offers an after sunset tour. A place to see the Animals and their activities at night. Singapore Night Safari will provide a thrilling and fun experience for the entire family. Singapore boutique hotels catering to the discerning traveler with fabulous food, Spas, superior rooms and many more are situated with easy reach of the Singapore Zoo.Boutique hotel in Singapore will make your holiday a remarkable and fabulous one.
Singapore Night Safari known as the world’s first wildlife park that offers an after sunset tour. A place to see the Animals and their activities at night. Singapore Night Safari will provide a thrilling and fun experience for the entire family. Singapore boutique hotels catering to the discerning traveler with fabulous food, Spas, superior rooms and many more are situated with easy reach of the Singapore Zoo. These hotels in Singapore city centre will make your holiday a remarkable and fabulous one.
A true visual treat for all ages, step out of your hotel in Boulder and head over tothe Dairy Centre to watch and internationally acclaimed faculty before stunning aerial dance maneouvers sure to keep everyone entertained and in good spirits.
A unique paradise on earth, Koh Phangan lets one live out their dreams of desert islands with palm trees and stunning white sand beaches. An island located in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Phangan is a destination for backpackers. It is the home of the best and largest beach bashes in the world known as the Full Moon Party. Drawing a crowd of over 20,000 people each month, the party features local and international DJ’s. With a global notoriety for being one of the wildest parties on earth, this party scene booms with an ever-growing number of participants, enhancing its carefree vibe.
The most celebrated and longest-running dance culture event in the globe, the Full Moon party originated back in the late 80’s, when a group of tourists realized how charming the full moon looks from the island and arranged a party to celebrate the full moon night. Over the years, the number of participants rapidly grew with the party held during New Year recording the participation of nearly 30,000 partygoers.
The island’s nightlife capital, Haad Rin is home to this blissful event. Continuing till sunrise of the following day, the party has become a part of the itinerary of the many travellers to Asia. Considered by many as the ultimate party experience, the event is where people gather to enjoy with the unified intention of rejoicing in the magical atmosphere that the captivating full moon induces.
As the dusk sets in and the radiant moon starts to appear, thousands of lamps are lit and hundreds of tables are lined up. As the evening slowly progresses, with DJ’s playing all types of music; trance, techno, reggae, drum and bass, goa, commercial dance and house, the beach transforms into a dancing frenzy. Fire-eaters and jugglers entertain the vivacious crowd whilst the impressive fireworks display complements the vibrant atmosphere of the party.
The ideal lodging option for any traveller in search of well appointed Koh Phangan hotels, the idyllically located Rasananda Phangan Island Resort & Spa, Thailand boasts modern yet uniquely Thai luxurious suites and villas exuding a sense of utter refinement. Providing pampering spa treatments that are infused with tradition, it is a gem among all Koh Phangan resorts.
