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Langkawi Water Festival – A Thai Watersport Jewel

2011-02-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Westin Resort

If you are an extreme sports fan, and just happen to be headed to Thailand, then the much anticipated Langkawi Water Festival should be right up your alley. Hosted by the Malaysian resort, this high octane event is an opportunity to be amazed and to cool off under the hot Thai sun.

Tags: Asia Rooms, Asia travel, Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, hotels, Langkawi Water Festival, Malaysian resort, Pantai Cenang, Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort, Sheraton Resorts, ski racing, Thai festivals, Thai tourism, Thailand, Thailand travel, watersports

Happy Birthday to Singapore’s Jurong Bird Park

2011-01-20 by Phil Butler

Jurong Bird Park inmate

Singapore’s Jurong Bird Park celebrates its 40th Anniversary this year with special prices and gifts for guests. The largest bird park in the world, Jurong is home to thousands of rare birds, and some of the world’s most fascinating exhibitions. Visitors this year are in for a rare treat indeed.

Tags: Asia attractions, Asia travel, bird attractions, bird habitat, bird park, bird santuary, Jurong, Jurong Anniversary, Jurong Bird Park, Singapore attraction, Singapore tourism, Singapore zoos, travel, wildlife

Asian Games Get Underway In Guangzhou Today

2010-11-12 by Phil Butler

The torch relay begins

The Asian Games get underway today with a great deal of fanfare. China Premier Wen Jiabao and a laundry list of dignitaries are scheduled to witness what could be China’s biggest light show ever. A river spectacle is set for the opening of the 16th contingent of the games.

Tags: Asia travel, Asia travel events, Asian athletics, Asian Games, Asian tourism, athletic events, Beijing, China athletics, China events, China travel, Fall events, Lingnan culture, travel events, Wen Jiabao

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