Andara Hotel @ Phuket

Andara Hotel @ Phuket unlike any Fort Myers rentals was still a pretty good experience overall, the suites were pretty awesome.  But first for those who are not aware of this, Phuket is a little island away from Bangkok - well not so little since the last time I was there but very touristy if you asked me.  You will find even a Hard Rock Cafe there but they were already there since like 15 yrs ago i think.

There are many bedrooms in the suite, so you can actually fully utilized the whole suite room and share the cost with friends or family - just not much privacy.

The master bedroom over looking a awesome seaview was what I want for the rest of my life if I can.  Hahaa! really the stay there once made me long to go back again.

And your very own private pool and sun deck - do just about anything you want - swim naked or sun tan any which way you wish.  The suite consist of a full kitchen with coffee machine and the works but make no mistake because you don’t have to lift a finger if you chose not to because room service is 24hrs.

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Winter Olympics In Vancouver

The 2010 winter olympics in Vancouver is just round the corner and already i know of some ppl who are on the airplane heading there.   But be careful while you travel to support your favorite team or ppl during the Olympics because there are loads of scammers out there trying to get your money.  Well, scammers are everywhere they would try and get your money - even if it means selling you tile flooring if they so much think that you need them.  But beware of those who offers you accommodation at a special rate or even those selling you game tickets or Olympics souvenirs.  Use your common sense and if the deal is too good, you know something is wrong with it.

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Air Miles

Many people had asked me before if one can really use your air miles to fly and if it was worth collecting them.  Well, we own our own business and we’ve tried getting the Air Miles franchise opportunities for our store as well but they didn’t really need one for the kind of store we have. So yes, it really works and you not only can exchange your miles for air tickets and holidays, you can also exchange them for electronics and other stuff.

But for those who are planning to use their air miles, let me forewarn you about the length and time needed and taken to plan a trip - so if you are using your air miles, try to plan earlier and also to reconfirm a week in advance in form of paper.  Also go to the airport earlier - just in case there is any glitches.

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Service Apartments

Service apartments in Singapore are aplenty - I know so because i hailed from there and also worked in one before joining the hotel industry later.  I wouldn’t name which service apartment i worked for but it is one of the most prestigious in town - Orchard area.

Why do some guests choose to stay in service apartments instead of hotels..?? are they less expensive..?? more private ? or what is the catch here?  I really didn’t find the service apartments any less expensive and if you get a good hotel and is a long staying guest, you might as well stay in a hotel.  Why? because you get a lot more from a hotel in my opinion - but of course, if you are with the entire family - well the service apartment will offer more and a small kitchen for the family too.  They have all the furniture, aircon, air filter are cleaned regularly and have maid services once a week i think.   Some very high end service apartments have a business center too - so if you are a businessman you can take advantage of it as well.

The receptionist or service agents treat their guest as well as the ones in the hotel - but as we all know - you cannot be seen going being overly friendly with them - because they are told never to close to their guests or they may lose their jobs.  But many a times, i’ve seen and heard otherwise - so wives with husband going on long term business trip - just a heads up.

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Japan Airlline Goes Bankrupt

Shocking eh?  very to me anyways..  afterall - isn’t Japan Airlines a government owned carrier?  I could be wrong but it looks like Japan Air is seeking new investors and loan write-offs as it restructures after posting three losses in four years. More talks will be held after meeting with Japan Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama.  I guess some management staff will be laid off work and more cutting on pays and other incentives are in order - no more  weight loss products for the wives of these engineers.

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Nova Scotia Loses The Cat Ferry

Sometime before Christmas last year - Bay Ferries announced that they were cancelling their services between Bar Harbor, Portland and Yarmouth due to weak economy and no funding from the Canadian government.  They did this without any prior warning it seems just as easy as using an acne scar removal .  There was a big boo ha about this issue - because a lot of jobs will be lost and tourism which is already daunted because of the weak dollar - will close its gateway for the people from United States to not only Nova Scotia but Canada.   So if you are planning to take the CAT to Nova Scotia - better make other plans.  I know of many Americans who have holiday houses here in Canada -and I wonder how this is affecting them.  I’m pretty sure some people ain’t too happy.

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Norway

A friend who had just returned from Norway - sent these awesome and breath-taking pictures of his trip on a hike in Norway to tempt me into promising that the spouse and I would join him and his for his next trip.  i joked with the spouse who was reading on relacore reviews that the view was so spectacular even if i were to shiver and my knees goes jello - it would be worth it.

My friend dared me to stand on the edge when i reach Kjerag and look down 1000 meters at Lysefjord.  It is legal to skydive from these mountains if you didn’t know by now.  So if you are into all this heights and adventure - power to you.    Lysefjord, a fjord located in Forsand in south-western Norway and yes - i was there in 2005 to watch U2 concert.

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Turkey Favorites

As someone who loves food and an adventurous one at that - i’m sure you can understand why I love Turkey this much.  While i was on the way there one way - i had read something about  glucosamine for a co-worker of mine in Istanbul.  Anyhow, coming back to my adventure in Turkey - when i first arrived i asked myself - why didn’t i agree to go any earlier - when the company had offered me a project there.

Turkey is not only about Turkish delight - but wait - while i am at it - i want you to know that the Turkish delight one can find here is not the same as the real ones.  Anyhow, Turkey!  a delightful city for there is food just about everywhere.  You need to try just about everything - and i had the luxury to - well, almost because I was there for about a month - from fish to spices.

Some corn? this kinda cart is just about everywheres.

Don’t forget to try the grilled fish sandwiches - a must try.

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I Love Taiwan

Need I say more?  hehe!!  greeted at Taiwan airport with this - can only make one laugh - who needs anti wrinkle cream when you can see something like that right?  I’ve always loved Taiwan - not only is the food great - the shopping is even better.

The first thing we did was to go to the Shihlin market of course!  See these jellies ! yums! supposed to give you a cooling effect for your body.  Good for those who have had lots of fried food and curries.  When visiting the Shihlin market be prepared to eat standing up.   For some the Shihlin Market can be quite exhilarating - the amount of things on sale displayed and all sorts of food - and not only food we are talking about here  - it’s pretty darn good food.

The famous betel nut ladies selling betel nuts in skimpy outfits.

Mullet roe or Karasumi - quite expensive mind you..! but super yuummmyy..!!

Old district in Taipei

Some chicken feet found in Shihlin Market

A bean curd place

A place famous for its croissant in Taipei.

This is how the croissant looks like in Taiwan.

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Sunshine & Sunset City

Another destination to travel to try and escape the cold is definitely at the Caribbean - so I thought I would share a few pictures of what a friend of mine shared with me, he just returned after spending a awesome week there he said.  And I would have really been upset if he didn’t bring back so many nice pictures of the place and great places where I could eat the next time - he only brought back some promotional pencils !! how crazy is that..!!

How beautiful is this.. to eat out in an open air … non chilly atmosphere..!  overlooking sunset .. and eating till late in the nite.

There were a lot of Canadians there - when he was there and the people there were very friendly. The weather was warm and the food was cheap.

The courtyard to their boutique hotel in Mexico.  The rooms were cleaned and it wasn’t expensive at all.

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