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Tourist Attractions & Activities in Singapore

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

Singapore is a popular travel destination. Every year, lots of tourists come to Singapore for holidays. So what makes Singapore so popular? There are many tourist attractions and activities in Singapore.

1. Visiting the Zoo. The Singapore Zoo is the place that you cannot afford not to visit. It is very safe as bigger animals are kept in enclosures. Moreover, there is also Night Safari where you can see the nocturnal animals.

2. Local delicacies. Local delicacies such as Laksa, Chicken Rice, Chili Crabs make every tourist drools. In Singapore, you can easily find food courts, restaurants, and street stalls that sell delicious food that you can enjoy with your friends or family. You can find a range of Asian cuisines from Thailand Tom Yam soup to traditional Chinese delicacies.

3. Safe city. Singapore is a very safe city as its security is tight. There are many police patrol cars around and you can walk on the street at night without any worry.

4. Clean city. Heavy fines are enforced to anyone who litter in Singapore. This makes the country a very clean city that makes tourists feel comfortable.

5. Shopping paradise. If you are into shopping, you are at the right place. There are many shopping centres in Singapore. Popular shopping destinations are Orchard Road, Suntec City, Marina Square, Vivo City, Chinatown, Arab Quarter and more. Also, every year, there is a Great Singapore Sale period where you can find discounts up to 75% for goods in major shopping centres.

6. Visiting Sentosa. If you are into beach and sun, Sentosa is a place you must visit. Walk along the beach to enjoy a day of sun tanning and volleyball games. Also, you can visit the Underwater World where you can walk through a transparent tunnel to see sharks and other sea animals swimming outside.

7. Taking a cruise on the Singapore River. Enjoy a relaxed ride along Singapore River and see the city’s famous buildings and landmarks. This is the time for you to take some memorable photographs to bring back home!

8. Clark Quay. If you love night scenes, you can visit Clark Quay. There are many restaurants, pubs and clubs for you to enjoy the whole night.

Holiday In Thailand

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Thailand means the land of the free which lies in the heart of Southeast Asia. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world and one can only experience the exotic beauty of the place when you get there. The fresh air kissing your face when you walk on the beach, the mouth watering dishes and the rush and madness in the market is something you will perhaps not get to see anywhere else.

Thailand’s geographical region is divided into four parts:

The mountains and forests are in the north. You can find fascinating handicrafts and multicolored orchids.

The central part where you will find paddy field, farms and all kinds of fruits.

The northeast plateau is famous for its rich archaeological and anthropological heritage.

You will find tropical islands in the southern peninsula. The people on this place are involved in fishing, rubber cultivation and tin mining.

The people of Thailand are very friendly and hospitable. This place is rich in monumental heritage and famous for its beaches. Thailand is an ideal holiday destination for all, from those who are looking for a romantic holiday, to shoppers to the food lovers as you get to taste varieties of sea food, down in the street to the most expensive restaurants. It offers something to every traveler.

Many travelers also come here for adventurous holiday. As this place offer all kinds of sport for all ages like scuba diving, snorkeling, wind-surfing and water-skiing. After all these activities you can simply relax by lounging on the beautiful beach sipping your favorite drink with a good company.

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. Bankok means “city of angels”, it is a small Thailand in itself. It is the centre of commercial, industrial and cultural activities. If you are looking for peace and simplicity you can visit the Buddhist temples and the amazing part is it stands by side by side with nightclubs and cafĂ©. You can see monks walking in their red robes all over the place and one can only wonder how they can attain such peacefulness in this rush and hectic world.

Another main attraction in Thailand is Phuket known for its exotic island. The nightlife there is lively with its multicuisine restaurants and bars always filled with tourists. But of course if are looking for a quite meal you can do that by going to the right place.

Chiang Mai is another place which is a combination of modern city life and the old village charm. There are elaborate temples and cultural relics some of which are very old close to 700 years. On the top of the mountain is Doi Suthep monastery which overlooks the fertile valley embracing Chiang Mai.The local night bazaar is the favorite shopping place for tourists where you can get hand made local stuff, tribal wears and also latest modern junks for a good bargain.

You will have no problem communicating as most of the hotels, restaurants and tourist places speak English and other European languages. There are various modes of transportation. You can either hire a taxi to go around the city, or take the city bus .There is also something called Tuk-Tuk, a three wheeler. You would definitely enjoy the open air ride on this three wheeler and for longer destinations there are trains always running to all the places.

Thailand is blessed with three seasons – summers from February to May, Rainy season from June to October with plenty of sunshine and the cold season from November to January. A lot of people go for holidays in Thailand during December and January as it is the perfect season to relax and party. Thailand becomes a mini world as people from all over the world come here for holidays during this season.

Surely now you know what your next holiday destination is – God’s very own creation Thailand! Let’s come with Azure Travel providing package tours in Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, hotels reservation, vacation throughout Thailand and South East Asia. Azure Travel, based in Bangkok tour operators and travel agent, is entering the hospitality business with valuable experience. This enables it to provide the best services for clients. The staff has many years of experience behind them.

You can sign up for one of the popular package tours or work with Azure Travel to design a tour to your own specifications. Either way, Azure Travel guarantees your satisfied vacation.

Once you are in Thailand, all you need to do is relax and enjoy your holidays with the exotic Thai cuisine, the breathtaking natural beauty and the magnificently architectured temples.