Around The World

Kemah Tinggi (Bali)

2006-10-02T11:31:00.000+08:00

Tucked away on a beautiful stretch of Bali's southwestern coast, Kemah Tinggi may be a little out of town but it is wholly to its benefit. Away from the overdeveloped sprawl of Kuta & the slick sophistication of Seminyak, this 4 bedroom seaside villa is set to become a destination in its own right. At once sophisticated & simple, intimate & casual, it loses nothing of its Balinese heart through its contemporary styling. This is cool tropical chic at its best, a lush private home that's a real find.

The villa is a world away from the bustle of Kuta and the glamour of Seminyak, although those in need of a fix can get there in 20 minutes in the chauffeured car at their disposal. The mystical temple perched on a rock in the sea at Tanah Lot is just 15 minutes away, as is the golf course at Le Meridien which is consistently voted the best in S.E. Asia. Other popular tourist destinations like Ubud and Kintamani are all within easy reach.

All decadent pampering, impeccable service, laid-back living & frangipani strewn lawns, Kemah Tinggi is ideal for those looking to escape a hectic lifestyle. Extremely child-friendly, here at last is a glamorous and sophisticated villa where families with even the youngest children can truly relax without traveling with the paraphernalia associated with family holidays. Amongst the villa's many special features are a solid pool fence and stair gates which can be installed if required, safe and full-sized cots, a wide-ranging and tempting children's menu, and staff who delight in and are attentive to young guests.

Each booking secures the villa's facilities and staff in their entirety, for anything from two to eight adults, or a combination of up to eleven people including children (accommodation for babies in cots and up to two childminders can be in addition to this).

The villa is laid out in Balinese pavilion style, with four separate buildings. These consist of a living, dining and recreation pavilion, two bedroom pavilions, and a kitchen/service wing.
The four master bedrooms are grouped in two pairs and offer a number of possible sleeping configurations to accommodate most requirements.

Bedrooms 1 & 2 are alongside the swimming pool and living pavilion. They are connected to each other by a covered walkway. Bedrooms 3 & 4 are in a two storey building to the rear of the villa with their own private walled garden. Bedrooms 1 & 3 have large baths and two showers (indoor &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; outdoor); bedrooms 2 & 4 have an outdoor shower. All have twin vanities.

My Itinerary to Japan!

2006-09-20T22:16:00.000+08:00

Our 15days Trip to Japan (Tokyo – Hokkaido – Tokyo)

31st Mar 2006 (Friday) - Tokyo
Depart from Changi Airport (2340Hrs) to Japan Narita (1stApr06 – 0730Hrs)
Flight No: SQ998 Economy Class

1st Apr 2006 (Saturday)
Check in at Hotel Edoya, http://www.hoteledoya.com/main.html (Check in/out - 12pm)
Address: 3-20-3 Yushima (near Ueno) Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo-to Japan T113-0034
Phone: (81) 3-3833-8751

Places to Visit
- Asakusa
- Ueno
- Akihabara

2nd Apr 2006 (Sunday)
Check in at Sawanoya Ryokan, http://www.sawanoya.com (Check in – 3pm, Check out – 10am)
Address: 2-3-11, Yanaka, Taito-Ku, Tokyo, 110-0001 JAPAN
Phone: 81-3-3822-2251

Places to Visit
- Tsukiji Fish Market (go before 10am)
- Harajuku (afternoon time)
- Shinjuku (Kabukicho, Shinjuku gyoen, Metropolitan Government Offices, Pentax Forum)
- Shibuya
- Akasaka
- Roppongi

3rd Apr 2006 (Monday)
DisneyLand/DisneySea (8am – 10pm)
Fireworks at 830pm

4th Apr 2006 (Tuesday)
- Yokohama
- Shin-Yokohama
- Tokyo Tower

5th Apr 2006 (Wednesday)
- Nikko
- Kamakura

6th Apr 2006 (Thursday)
Check out from Sawanoya Ryokan (10am)
Depart to Sapporo via Night Train

7th Apr 2006 (Friday) - Hokkaido
Check in at Sapporo Hokudai Mae, (Check in – 4pm, Check out – 10am)
Address: Hokkaido 4-22-7, Kita 8-jo Nishi Kita-ku Sapporo-City
Phone: 011-717-1045

Places to Visit
- Sapporo Beer Museum
- Odori Park
- Clock Tower
- Nijo Market Fresh Seafood (7am – 6pm)
- Botanic Garden (entrance fees applies)
- Susukino (Ramen Street)
- Shiroi Koibito Park (Choc factory, 9am – 6pm, 600Yen)
- Okurayama Observatory
- Mount Moiwa
- Hokkaido Historic Village
- Must tried ice cream

8th Apr 2006 (Saturday)
- Otaru
- Otaru Canal
- Otaru City Museum
- Herring Mansion (9 – 5pm, 200Yen)
- Otaru Glass
- Sushi Street

9th Apr 2006 (Sunday)
- Noboribetsu
- Jigokudani / Hell Valley
- Hot Springs (Daiichi Takimotokan, 9am – 5pm, 2000Yen)
- Porotokotan / Shiraoi Ainu Museum

10th Apr 2006 (Monday)
- Lake Toya
- Usuzan Ropeway
- Usuzan West Craters (7am – 6pm, Free admission)
- Showa Shinzan (Japan’s youngest mountains)
- Toyako Onsen

11th Apr 2006 (Tuesday)

12th Apr 2006 (Wednesday)
Depart Sapporo to Tokyo via Night Train

13th Apr 2006 (Thursday)
Check in at Hotel Edoya, http://www.hoteledoya.com/main.html (Check in/out - 12pm)
Address: 3-20-3 Yushima (near Ueno) Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo-to Japan T113-0034
Phone: (81) 3-3833-8751

14th Apr 2006 (Friday)

15th Apr 2006 (Saturday)
Depart from Narita Airport (1910Hrs) to Spore Changi (16thApr06 – 0120Hrs)
Flight No: SQ11 Economy Class

16th Apr 2006 (Sunday)
Home Sweet Home

The Racha (Phuket)

2006-09-15T15:05:00.000+08:00

I had confirmed my trip to the Racha, Phuket in Oct06. Finally its another break for me.

Well, let me give a brief description of this place that I am going to.

The Racha is Thailand's premier deluxe island hideaway where people can balance body, mind and spirit in an environmental friendly space. It is set on Racha Island, directly on Batok beach and only 12miles south of Phuket, just 35minutes by speed boat from Phuket Chalong Bay. The resort features 70 luxurious villas. The island is known for its natural beauty and long known for its excellent corals and marine life.

There are 4types of Villas which Racha features.
They are Superior Villa, Deluxe Villa, Deluxe Villas with Pool and Pool Villas.

To view more on the resort, check out the link.
http://www.theracha.com