http://www.a1travelntours.com/blog Blog about Travel and Tours in South East Asia Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:22:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I have added an interesting page category on my site called Island Vacation. This page is a collection of recommended South East Asian Islands. We have heard lots of stories how beautiful and wonderful these Islands. If you are planning to escape the Winter or just to spend a Tropical Christmas ... http://www.a1travelntours.com/blog/2010/09/24/island-vacation-planning-to-escape-the-winter/ Hi All, On of the most sought after events the Oktoberfest will be celebrated at the Malaysian German Society in Penang. Date 23rd.October 7 pm onwards. The Society is located at 250B Jalan Air Itam, Penang. Oktoberfest is a 16 day event held each year from late September to Early October ... http://www.a1travelntours.com/blog/2010/09/22/oktoberfest-2010-in-penang/ Soon it will be a No-Car Zone around the Esplanade at Georgetown. Proposed times are from Morning till Afternoon starting with Sundays. This is an effort to make the environment healthier and also to promote a healthy activities. Walking and cycling will be encourages here. Without any motor vehicles it ... http://www.a1travelntours.com/blog/2010/09/14/no-car-zone-at-the-esplanade-and-lantern-bicycle-ride/ Hi Fellow Travellers, My last visit to the Philippines was in the early 90's. My recent visit was July 2010. So much has changed since the 90's. In Manila particularly has a bustling city just like Bangkok. I finally manged to try the Famous Philippines Delicacy Balut. For those who don't ... http://www.a1travelntours.com/blog/2010/09/10/philippines-vacation/ Today the Sands Marina Bay Casino officially opens in Singapore. It is world's most expensive single piece Casino property. On of the highlights is the 150 meter swimming pool located 200 meters above the ground with an astounding view with a 450 foot vanishing edge. You must try this. There ... http://www.a1travelntours.com/blog/2010/06/24/sands-marina-bay-casino-in-singapore/ Cambodia expects to include its coastal areas in the Cambodia's coastal areas next year in order to attract more tourists to the Cambodia's coastal areas, local media reported on Monday, citing Tourism Minister Thong Khon. "Natural resources at our coastal lines have been preserved well, so we hope ... http://www.a1travelntours.com/blog/2010/06/14/cambodia-applies-for-coastline-award-to-promote-tourism/ I have been asked numerous times what the best way to plan a vacation these days. With an economy that is still reeling from recession, my advice is, how to stretch your Dollar and still have a great Vacation. South East Asia is a super destination in terms of Food, ... http://www.a1travelntours.com/blog/2010/06/10/stretching-the-dollar-during-a-vacation/ To all flower lovers, the first ever Adenium Competition and Show in Malaysia will be held in Penang Botanical Garden Date:6th June 2010 till 13th June; Time 9am to 7pm. Held In conjunction with school holidays, this is the best family outing to enjoy fresh air in botanic ... http://www.a1travelntours.com/blog/2010/06/07/adenium-floral-show-and-competition/ This is good news for travelers without nay check-in luggage. Eliminate the time spent waiting at the check-in queues. If you have performed Internet Check-in, printed your boarding passes online and have no check-in baggage, you can now bypass the check-in counters and head straight for Immigration. You have to be ... http://www.a1travelntours.com/blog/2010/06/02/singapore-airlines-simplified-check-in-service/ The present system, which requires passengers to change trains at the middle station, will be replaced with a new system that takes passengers straight up the hill, non-stop. It was also reported that the new coaches would be air-conditioned with a glass roof that allows travellers to enjoy ... http://www.a1travelntours.com/blog/2010/03/02/penang-hill%e2%80%99s-funicular-train-to-stop-for-7-months/