Asia Vacation Package

Executive summary article by  Vikas D Bags

Welcome to Asia - the largest landmass on the earth and perhaps the most beautiful as well. Read on to know some of the most enticing tourist attractions the Asian continent has to offer.

Thailand 
A land of illustrious past, rushing rivers and verdant forests, Thailand has recently risen as a travelers' paradise. Magnificent Buddha temples are everywhere in the island stand unique with their architecture grandeur and spiritual significance. Thailand is home to some of the most famous beaches in Asia. From bustling beaches in Pattaya to quiet and serene settings at Sunrise Beach and overexploited Koh Phi Phi to virgin sun-drenched Koh Lipe Beach, Thailand offers a lot for beach lovers of all natures. Also, a tour package for Thailand lets you explore notorious nightlife and heart-pondering adventures.

Sri-Lanka 
The first thing you will love in Sri Lanka is its climate of course. With year-round tropical climate and surrounded by pristine waters and gentle mountains, this resplendent isle boasts a unique natural charm that never fails to impress visitors' hearts. Hanging like a teardrop off the southeastern tip of India, Sri Lanka is home to amazing backwaters, tea plantations and rain forest preserves, and hence attracts the nature lovers from far and wide. One of the most sought after tourist spots worldwide, India is an incredible land where exoticism dwells in all its corners. From great Himalaya range in the North to pristine Kerala beaches in the South and gleaming deserts in the West to tropical forests in the East, India combines all facets of nature and gives the tourists an unparalleled vacation experience. The country has a rich past, so you can see historical wonders everywhere. Taj Mahal in Agra, Red Fort in New Delhi, Amber Fort in Jaipur and Churches in Goa are some of its mesmerizing historical landmarks. Also, don't miss to explore India's amazing wildlife, crafts and unique culture during your visit to this country.

Singapore 
If you yearn shopping during your vacation, Singapore is nothing less to a perfect choice to you. Singapore tour also enchants sports lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. You will get to see some of world class tourist attractions like Singapore Flyer and the Night Safari on a Singapore getaway.

Malaysia 
A federal constitutional monarchy in the Southeast Asia, Malaysia is an alluring vacation destination. From rich cultural heritages to interesting historical landmarks, and tropical beaches to stunning wildlife, Malaysia has a range of vacation attractions to explore. Through hungry Bags, you can buy a complete tour package for Thailand or Customized Bangkok package to match your needs and budget.

Vacation package to Malaysia comprises of primitive longhouses to towering skyscrapers, from the best beaches to diving spots of the world. In fact Malaysia is a perfect blend of natural beauty and manmade towers. Few of the popular destinations of Vacation package of Malaysia is like the capital city of Kuala Lumpur which offers tall skyscrapers, temples and monasteries and whole lot of fascinating destinations.

 The place offers a plethora of casinos and fascinating entertainment centers, it also has theme park hotel that offers scintillating rides that will thrill you. Few of the major attractions of Langkawi are Pantai Cenang attractions, Tengah attractions, Kuah attractions, Padang natsirat, Kok attractions and many more. In short, vacation package of Malaysia is a sheer delight for tourists. Vacation packages to Malaysia offer about 96 flights every week to Kuala Lumpur and about 34 airlines operating between Dubai to Kuala Lumpur. 

Backpacking Information on Indonesia

Executive summary article by Josh Boorman

INDONESIA

Population: 225.3 million (UN, 2005)
Capital: Jakarta Area: 1.9 million sq km (742,308 sq miles)
Major languages: Indonesian, 300 regional languages
Major religion: Islam
Life expectancy: 65 years (men), 69 years (women) (UN)
Monetary unit: 1 rupiah (Rp)

The Republic of Indonesia is then again one of the MUST-SEE places in Southeast Asia a small hop from the Indochina Peninsula. Although it has previously lost some of its charisma to the world with the 2002 killings of 164 international tourists and 38 locals in Kuta, Bali, tagging along tectonic hyperactivity scares that brought about almost instantaneously the tragedy of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami that took 167,737 lives in North Sumatra, was yet another big blow to Indonesia's tourism industry, the island paradise is simply tantalizing as ever. GEOGRAPHY

Fact remains, travel to Indonesia is dynamic exploration chasing after islands and wildlife, which is quite a lot. Indonesia is, after all 1,904,569 km2-territory with 17,508 islands with great biodiversity, 6,000 of which are inhabited, making it the largest and most populous country in the Southeast Asia. Mountains can be found inland, toward the island centres of bigger islands, the highest of which is the Puncak Jaya at an altitude of 5,030 metres above the sea level, the Indian Ocean in this part.

CLIMATE

The climate just can't get better for a Southeast Asian travel, tropical climate as usual as Indonesia straddles the equator. PEOPLE Indonesia is the 4th most heavily populated country in the world succeeding the United States with 240,271,522 people, or officially, Indonesians. Its high population and rapid modernization entail environmental concerns of excessive waste and poor management of it, large-scale illegal deforestation and massive air and water pollution with related forest fires that threaten neighbouring countries Brunei and Malaysia. The Javanese are the most numerous ethnic group with almost 45% of the population, and the island of Java, the most populous island in the world with 130 million of inhabitants.

LANGUAGE BAHASA INDONESIA, a modified Malay language, is the official language of the state. ATTRACTIONS

The rich and hearty Indonesian culture is the perfect accent to the allure of sights of this island paradise. Sulawesi is a place to site rare animals found nowhere else in the world that have evolved to survive in the island of heat and volcanic activity. Crater and volcanic lakes of Sumatra, alabaster beaches of Maluku, more volcanoes of Java, resorts of Bali, surfing sites and fine woven village textiles of Lombok, rainforests in Sabah and Sarawak, Borneo, West Papua, and thousands more places offer pristine nature experiences that is are constantly threatened, it is heart-breaking. From big island hopping trips from Sumatra to Kalimantan or Papua, or cheap thrills of watching Katchak in southern Bali, the common attraction and the genuine beauty is from the people scarcely touched by modern living, thriving in harmony with nature. FOOD

It does not matter the place, rest assured a guest will have a wide and colourful spread of dishes that are out-of-this-world in colours and flavours. The nine essential gastronomic elements of Indonesian cuisine are rice, fuel, cooking oil, flour, corn, salt, sugar, eggs and meat. A country of many faces, so is Indonesian cuisine combining Indian, Middle Eastern, European, Chinese, and Malay influences with their use of spices and methods of cooking and food presentation, but not without sharing some of their own like nutmeg, clove, and galangal, spices native to Indonesia.

Authentic Indonesian cuisine is not a solid concept per se. Rather it pertains to the cuisine in Indonesia which renders localized versions of others. In some dishes, food is so hot and spicy, it can kill microbes. Islamic food prohibitions are practiced but with some leniency. There's a big and beautiful world out there, but, a world of its own, Indonesia is a tough contender.

Explore Tourist Attractions

Executive summary article By Kumar Prashant

Singapore is one of the most visited tourist destinations of South East Asia. Endowed with all the tourism attractions like rich culture and traditions, exciting tourism destinations, bustling shopping malls, modern arts and architectural buildings, sightseeing spots and on top hospitable people have made Singapore a favored holiday destination. On your Singapore tour you have wonderful opportunity to see and explore some exciting tourism attractions among the most important ones are listed below:

Sentosa Island is one of the popular tourist attractions in Singapore, visited by thousands and hundreds of tourist from across the world. Truly visit Sentosa Island offer rewarding experince which visitors will love to treasure and cherish for lifetime. Kent Ridge Park is the perfect place for those who love tranquility and serenity. Jurong Bird Park, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Chinese and Japanese Gardens, East Coast Park, Jurong Reptile Park, The Night Safari, Chinatown, etc are some other beautiful attractions which are also worth to visit on Singapore vacations. Book one tailor made Singapore tour package and enjoy your vacation in this beautiful country exploring the charm and beauty the prime attractions.

Some of the Best Vacation Packages

Executive summary article by Linda Aezz

This offers you some of the best vacation packages to Mauritius. This offers some of the best holiday packages to Singapore and Sentosa Island. The package is for 5 nights and 6 days and the total cost of the package comes up to Rs 36,000 per person. Return air tickets are booked for your convenience.

The package duration is for 10 nights and 11 days and the cost of the package is Rs 56,000 per person. You get to stay for 4 nights at Kuala Lumpur and 2 nights at Bangkok, Pattaya and Singapore. Author is an associate editor for Best Vacation Packages. Get all possible information about Vacation Packages and International Themes vacations.We also provide information about online hotel reservation, Flights Booking and Holiday Packages in India.

Malaysia Tourism Offering Your Memorable Holidays in Malaysia

Executive summary article By Stive Harriss

If your answer is yes, visit to Malaysia the most beautiful and demanding tourism destinations in South East Asia. Bedecked with fascinating beaches, alluring wildlife parks and sanctuaries, flittering sky-scrappers, bustling shopping malls, exotic and well maintained gardens, man- made attractions, theme parks, water fun parks, mesmerizing Islands, the enchanting charm and beauty of Malaysia Tourism attracts tourists from all the entire corner of the globe. Cameron Highlands
One of the most favored among the tourism destination in Malaysia is Cameron Highlands. Located amidst the Peninsular Malaysia, Cameron Highlands has a series of exotic hill stations and is one of the major centers of Malaysia's Tea Industry.
Kuala Lumpur the vibrating and fascinating city is the capital city of Malaysia. So plan your holiday in the beautiful country of South East Asia to treasure cherish experience of lifetime. Take if for Granted...No other destination in Asia can match the beauty of Malaysia.

List of the Most Popular Emerging Travel Destinations in Southeast Asia

Exclusive summary article by Ryan O'Rourke

Famous for its opulent temples, pristine beaches and rich cultures, Southeast Asia has long been one of the most popular travel destinations for the adventurous backpacker. From the bustling modern cities of Bangkok, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur to the sleepy oceanside villages of Ko Tao and northern Bali, Southeast Asia's immense diversity has the power to lure and impress even the most experienced traveler.

Well-trodden paths ply between the most prominent cities and cultural sites of Southeast Asia's big tourism hitters of Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam. With less Western visitors in these areas travelers will encounter a Southeast Asia that is worlds away from Khao San Road; an experience within which you can more easily connect to the endearing and friendly locals who make any journey to Southeast Asia so unforgettable.

5 Emerging Destinations in Southeast Asia

Without further ado here is a list of five of the most popular emerging destinations in Southeast Asia in no particular order. Before making the decision to travel to any of these destinations, however, it is prudent to seek out up-to-date travel advice including required vaccinations, visa requirements and travel advisories.

Bagan, Myanmar

The temples of Siem Reap in Cambodia may have prestige and grandeur but perhaps no destination in Southeast Asia can compete with the sheer volume of spiritual dwellings in Bagan, Myanmar. Hidden southwest of the more recognizable Mandalay and considering the long journey from the former capital and largest city, Yangon, Bagan sees significantly fewer visitors than other temple complexes in Thailand or Cambodia, giving travelers an opportunity to revel in its beauty with relative calm.

Luang Prabang, Laos

Few cities are as timeless as the UNESCO World Heritage site Luang Prabang with its reminiscent French colonial architecture, grandiose Buddhist temples and traditional Laotian wooden houses jammed neatly into its endearing old quarter. Possessing an elusive charm, Luang Prabang has quickly become a favorite destination for independent travelers on the Southeast Asia circuit and continues to move up the travel ranks as it lures back old friends and deftly seduces new ones. Road improvements have made bus travel in Laos significantly more comfortable and getting to Luang Prabang considerably easier.

Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Home to a burgeoning backpacker culture of sorts, Yogyakarta, Java's geographic and cultural center, is rapidly evolving into one of the most popular travel destinations in Indonesia.

Pai, Thailand

An increasingly popular backpacker hotspot, laid-back and uber-cool Pai is one of Thailand's fastest growing tourist destinations. Located in northern Thailand, Pai is accessible by bus from Chiang Mai (4 hours), the second most popular international gateway to the country, and Mae Hong Son (4 hours), a major hill-tribe trekking center.

Other Emerging Destinations

Kalaw (Myanmar)

Palawan (Philippines)

Ko Tao (Thailand)

Battambang (Cambodia)

Singapore Travel Guide: Zoo and Night Safari

Exclusive summary article By Tracy Barb

You can find many people lives in Singapore are from different countries. Among all, I liked Singapore zoo. I would love to visit the night safari and Singapore zoo. Singapore zoo is top listed in my itinerary. You can enjoy exploring rare species closely.I would like to talk about my friends experiences of the Singaporean Zoological Garden and night safari in this report.

Singapore Zoo:

In the late afternoon it turns to Night Safari. Singaporean Zoo is known as zoological garden. The Singapore Zoo is as big as 28 hectares. We can relish the living tour live path of investigating animals. The Singaporean Zoo has a huge variety of animals which includes White Rhinoceros, White tiger, African hunting Dog, Sumatran Orangutan, banded Mongoose, maned wolf etc. It entertains young people a lot. All travelers can enjoy this action. Animal shows are also popular in this zoological gardens.

It is the award winning Singapore Zoo got many honors from the Singapore tourism, ASEAN tourism association awards etc. Rides:You can relish the rides on trams, animals, boat, pony and horse carriage rides. My friends liked it very much exploring this zoo and the food was well inside the Singapore Zoo.

Night Safari:

The Night safari is available art 7:30pm and ends by 12:30 am. It is the world famous over-night animal park. The night zoo harbors around 1040 animals of 120 different types of animals. The overnight zoo is managed by Wildlife Reserves Singapore.

The night safari receives a very huge amount of guests. The animals are viewable spots that create light. The animals of The night safari have a variety from Indian Rhinoceros to tarsiers.Night Safari is also similar to the open concept of zoo. There are variety of meals and dining venues in night safari. Fire show is popular in night safari. Also you can enjoy watching the night birds and animals and their activities. 

Where to Backpack Within South East Asia

Executive summary article By Matthew Coe

Thailand

Thailand is usually the best place to start for the first time independent traveler. Bangkok is a buzzing city crisscrossed with canals & rivers. The sky line is one of high rises, shopping malls & international hotel chains but at the canal banks and side streets of the city the traditional side of Thai life is clearly visible. The business hub of the city is easily navigated using the skyrail & underground but the more touristy areas around the Koh San road are less well supplied & Tuk Tuks are the main mode of transport. Negotiate hard with your tuk tuk driver - a taxi will always be cheaper & has the advantage of air conditioning however be sure to agree that you're charged according to the metre as opposed to agreeing a fixed price. For the best food though go to the street hawkers. South Islands

Most people come to Thailand for the beaches and Diving. The main Islands in the south are:

Koh Tao

A backpacker Island where everyone comes to dive and mainly to learn how to dive. There are some great beaches here and also a good nightlife.

Koh Pan gan

This is the party island of Thailand and where the famous Full Moon party is held each month. This if you have not heard is one big crazy party on a beach which attracts at least 10,000 people each month to get as fucked up as possible. Koh Samui & Phuket

I would strongly suggest avoiding these two islands.

Koh Phi Phi

The Beach is like a postcard or you can get a boat to the lagoon where the Leo Dicapro film 'The Beach' was filmed and chill there for the day.

Vietnam

Vietnam was ravaged by war but is now a great place to visit. Hanoi

Hanoi is the capitol of Vietnam and is a great introduction into the Vietnamese way of life. The city is always bustling and careful when crossing those roads as those motorbikes don't stop.

The city center is located around Hoan Kiem lake, just of the lake is the old quarter which is the main area for budget hostels and guesthouses. Hanoi is a great place to just go out and wander. Each street has its own trade and each shop will only sell products to do with that trade so you end up having streets only selling shoes or kitchenware. If you get tired and hot whilst walking around you can always stop off for some Bia Hoi. Ha Long bay

This is north of Hanoi and is available from all travel agencies in the city as either overnight trip. Hoi An

Hoi An is located on the coast and actually has a pretty decent beach. Nha Trang

Is a beach resort just over halfway down the country. This city is very developed with a good long beach stretching the entire length of it. Ho Chi Min City (Saigon)

This is the Vietnam you see in the films. From here you do a day trip to the Cu Chi tunnels where the North had a series of small tunnels which they used to fight the south. Cambodia

Cambodia is surrounded by Vietnam, Thailand and Laos and has the Mekong go through the country into Laos.

Phnom Penh

Is a typical Asian Capitol city, will not loads to do but getting there is a great experience if you come from Vietnam. The two main places to see in and around Phnom Penh are the Killing Fields where around 200,000 people were executed during 1975-1979 when the Khmer Rouge reigned. Sihanoukville

Is a beach resort about 3 to 4 hours bus ride away from Phnom Penh and has a decent enough beach which all long has hostels/guesthouses, restaurants and bars where you can chat with new found friends and enjoy a nice cold beer. Siem Reap/Angkor Wat

Siem Reap is the city closest to the temples of Angkor Wat. Every night most people head down to the aptly named Bar Street to meet and hang out with friends.

The temples of Angkor are quite spectacular and are very worth the visit. Laos

Laos is landlocked and borders Burma, China, Vietnam, Thailand and Vietnam. Vang Vieng

The town where you leave remembering nothing. This place is just one big drunken haze. You get a tractor inner tube and float down a river and stop off at bars on route and get free shots of lao lao whiskey and then drink buckets of more lao lao whiskey and coke until 6pm then when you think you have enough you go over to an island which is just bars (smile is the best) until middnight when the curfew kicks in. Love this place :D

The first bar has the biggest whatever other bars may claim.

Luang Prabang

Very beautiful town and is very quiet compared with Vang Vieng. The night market seems to run on forever with lots of goodies.

4 Types of Singapore Accommodation to Fit in With Your Budget

Executive summary article By Patricia A. Jones

Depending on your budget and traveling style, you can choose just about any type of accommodation that suits your needs. From hostels, budget lodgings to boutique and five-star hotels, you will be spoiled for choice when selecting accommodation in Singapore.

Backpacker

Check out the centrally located, no-frills City Backpackers Hostel that is close to the city, easily accessible and have important facilities like Internet access, hot showers and toiletries. You can even choose between shared dormitories and private rooms.

On a tight budget

Budget hotels are available in abundance in Singapore. Two popular lines of budget hotels in Singapore are Hotel 81 and Fragrance Hotel, both have outlets spread out in town and suburban areas of Singapore. Give your trip a touch of style and sophistication by checking into one of the many boutique hotels in Singapore, such as The Scarlet, Berjaya Hotel Singapore, Perak hotel, Getaway Hotel Singapore, Naumi Hotel, Hotel Re! The Scarlet, for example, Singapore's first boutique hotel, located in Chinatown utilized the structure of its 1924 building to lend a touch of heritage and elegance. Luxury trip

If money is not an issue, why not splurge on accommodation in Singapore for an unforgettable stay at the top notch five star hotels? If you like heritage architectural, then check out the 6-star Fullerton Hotel located on the banks of the Singapore River?