http://blog.travelandleisureasia.com Share your travel experiences with other users - and the world! Wed, 02 May 2012 07:37:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Congratulations Carrie Anne Shuit Har! Thank you to all respondents for entering our 2nd Marina Bay Sands contest. The lucky winner is Carrie Anne Shuit Har Long from Malaysia, who won a two-night stay at Marina Bay Sands, a voucher for 2 guests to enjoy "Bubbles & Bites" at Guy ... http://blog.travelandleisureasia.com/interest/2012/05/02/marina-bay-sands-contest-ii-winner-announcement/ Tourism and travel in the south-eastern region of Asia has grown significantly in recent years, although for many people the experience often involves crowded beaches at the tourist hot spots, with no real taste of the local culture.  If, like me, you relish the idea of seeking out something a ... http://blog.travelandleisureasia.com/destination/2012/04/25/top-5-underrated-destinations-in-south-east-asia/ Let’s Face it, not only is this an intimate setting, but the food is reminiscent of both traditional and modern elements of upscale Asian cuisine and atmosphere. Face Restaurant is another example of Asian hospitality at its best. Travel back in time and enjoy this cultural heritage with a historical ... http://blog.travelandleisureasia.com/food-drink/2012/04/24/how-can-i-forget-a-pretty-face-bangkok%e2%80%99s-face-restaurant/ Relaxing on the beach and watching the sunset can be more difficult than one would imagine, if local vendors are hawking overpriced souvenirs or a group of noisy tourists are blocking the beautiful view. For me, such a scene doesn't sound any less stressful than working in the office. As ... http://blog.travelandleisureasia.com/destination/2012/04/24/peaceful-phang-nga%e2%80%99s-peace/ South East Asia, with its tropical climate, historically drenched culture and infamous array of cuisine it’s no surprise it attracts millions of holiday makers per year. But if you’re going over from Britain, the flights alone can be fairly steep so to keep the budget down and really involve yourself ... http://blog.travelandleisureasia.com/uncategorized/2012/04/21/the-campers-guide-to-south-east-asia/ Thank you to all respondents for entering our first T+L PHOTO CONTEST in March 2012 The winner is AUNGKOOL ARTCHANUN from Thailand (3,214 likes), who bagged a voucher for a three-night stay at The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa. Congratulations! Have a great stay at The Westin Langkawi. For our second contest in ... http://blog.travelandleisureasia.com/destination/2012/04/05/march-photo-contest-winner-announcement/ When I’m away travelling, I have a serious love of shopping. In my mind, there’s nothing better than travelling unless it’s travelling and shopping together! There’s something about doing it in another country that makes it so much more special – being able to discover fantastic brands you’ve never heard ... http://blog.travelandleisureasia.com/destination/2012/03/30/travelling-and-shopping-the-perfect-combination/ If you want to get a true taste of India, there are few better options than an all-inclusive culinary journey through the Subcontinent. That’s where Luxe India (luxeindia.in) enters the equation. As you can tell by the name, the company specializes in tailor-made, no-expense-spared journeys, with anywhere from 10 to ... http://blog.travelandleisureasia.com/food-drink/2012/03/20/a-culinary-passage-to-india/ Political coups just don’t happen on tropical beaches, do they? Not normally, but then again there isn’t anything you would call normal about the Maldives, a land of US$35 breakfasts and sweeping sunsets. One thing that definitely hasn’t changed is that top-flight resorts continue to open on the coral atolls, ... http://blog.travelandleisureasia.com/destination/2012/03/20/sneak-peek-dusit-thani-maldives/ Irrespective of the destination, you want to be safe. You want to guard yourself against any dangers you could face while trying to enjoy yourself. The safety net of worldwide travel insurance could be just what you need. Travelling in Asia, you’re bound to have fun, but different areas have ... http://blog.travelandleisureasia.com/uncategorized/2012/03/12/why-you-need-travel-insurance-when-in-asia/