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Kung Hei Fat Choy
Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket is offering a fantastic family deal for families of up to six until October 13, 2013. The deal includes luxury accommodation in a two-bedroom villa with your own pool! Gaze out onto the sparkling lagoon and take in the stunning views of the Andaman Sea in a spacious private villa with two nights’ accommodation, daily buffet breakfast, daily in-villa High Tea and private airport transfers each way. Dusit Thani Laguna will also provide you with a full program of great family activity options to make your Dusit Thani Thailand holiday one to remember. Also check out the Family Escapade package, which includes all kinds of fun things and amenities for kids. Bliss! www.dusit.com/dusit-thani/
2013 is the Chinese Year of the Snake and Hong Kong is rolling out the carpet to visitors, with an exciting year-long line up of events and festivals that showcase the city’s eclectic east-meetswest culture. May 2-17 sees Hong Kong celebrating four spring festivals including the Birthday of Buddha, and from June to September the city comes alive with a fun-filled summer program including the annual Dragon Boat Carnival when thousands of spectators line the shores of Victoria Harbour to cheer on the Dragon boat crews. From world-class arts and sporting events, mega shopping sales and century-old traditions to a fascinating smorgasbord of excitement for all ages (including the fabulous Hong Kong Disneyland!) Hong Kong is never short of delightful experiences to offer holidaying families. www.discoverhongkong.com/
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SkiJapan launches great new Niseko App Family skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts need no introduction to Niseko, regarded as one of Japan’s top five resorts. Now a new app has been launched that leaves no stone unturned, pointing visitors in the right direction with a comprehensive portable guide on what to do and where to go in the popular Japanese ski resort. www.SkiJapan.com
Centara’s TripAdvisor trifecta The TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2013 have seen Centara Resorts & Hotels win the traveller trifecta! Chen Sea Resort & Spa Phu Quoc, Centara Boutique Collection, a beachfront four-star resort has been named as one of the Top 25 Hotels in Vietnam. The property offers 36 spacious and comfortable villas located in a quiet bay on stunning Phu Quoc island and is designed to blend in with the natural environment. Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives, set amongst the islands of South Ari Atoll in the Maldives, was named as one of the Top 25 Hotels for Service in the Maldives. This five-star resort has its own reef complete with dedicated shipwreck. Centara Sappaya Design Resort Rayong, located on the idyllic and secluded beach of Laem Mae Phim in Rayong, on the Gulf of Thailand, was a top ranking Bed and Breakfast in the Rayong Klaeng district. The Resort features 13 exclusive boutique units for those who seek absolute tranquility in style. The awards were made on the basis of the reviews and opinions posted by travellers on the TripAdvisor website. www.centarahotelsresorts.com
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