http://www.destinasian.com Travel news, reviews, and articles covering Asia and the world Thu, 17 May 2012 14:14:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 http://www.destinasian.com/countries/australia-oceania/australia/melbourne/andy-warhol-contest-at-melbourne-art-hotels/ http://www.destinasian.com/countries/australia-oceania/australia/melbourne/andy-warhol-contest-at-melbourne-art-hotels/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 08:50:29 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/?p=27458 Starting today, Art Series Hotels will hang a real Warhol next to forgeries and give guests guessing the real deal a chance to win it.]]> http://www.destinasian.com/countries/australia-oceania/australia/melbourne/andy-warhol-contest-at-melbourne-art-hotels/feed/ 0 http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/china/hong-kong/hong-kong-restaurants-launch-of-ammo/ http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/china/hong-kong/hong-kong-restaurants-launch-of-ammo/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 04:15:57 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/?p=27436 Housed in a former ammunitions building, the restaurant offers bang for the buck with an explosive mix of cuisine, design, and heritage.]]> http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/china/hong-kong/hong-kong-restaurants-launch-of-ammo/feed/ 0 http://www.destinasian.com/resources/news-briefs/boats-of-note/ http://www.destinasian.com/resources/news-briefs/boats-of-note/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 11:11:02 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/?p=27396 Five stylish, luxurious boats perfect for exploring exotic destinations at an unhurried pace.]]> http://www.destinasian.com/resources/news-briefs/boats-of-note/feed/ 2 http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/singapore/beerfest-asia-2012/ http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/singapore/beerfest-asia-2012/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 10:39:11 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/?p=27322 Savor over 350 beers from Asia and around the world at this four-day event that also features sing-along shows and comedy acts.]]> http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/singapore/beerfest-asia-2012/feed/ 0 http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/indonesia/java/central-java-amanjiwo-and-vesak-at-borobudur/ http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/indonesia/java/central-java-amanjiwo-and-vesak-at-borobudur/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 08:48:55 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/?p=27285 Follow our Central Java journey as we enjoy the luxury resort Amanjiwo and take in Vesak Day celebrations at Borobudur temple.]]> http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/indonesia/java/central-java-amanjiwo-and-vesak-at-borobudur/feed/ 0 http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/thailand/hua-hin/amari-hua-hin-launch/ http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/thailand/hua-hin/amari-hua-hin-launch/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 06:24:32 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/?p=24125 The 223-key resort is a short stroll from Khao Takiab beach, includes eight suites, and features floor-to-ceiling windows throughout.]]> http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/thailand/hua-hin/amari-hua-hin-launch/feed/ 0 http://www.destinasian.com/countries/europe/italy/two-new-historical-properties-in-italy/ http://www.destinasian.com/countries/europe/italy/two-new-historical-properties-in-italy/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 05:00:04 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/?p=20237 Hotel Castello di Casole is a medieval castle and Palazzo Margherita is a 19th-century villa owned by Francis Ford Coppola’s grandfather. ]]> http://www.destinasian.com/countries/europe/italy/two-new-historical-properties-in-italy/feed/ 0 http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/indonesia/java-sea-cruise-singapore-borneo-bali/ http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/indonesia/java-sea-cruise-singapore-borneo-bali/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 04:17:46 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/?p=20489 An expedition cruise between Bali and Singapore by way of Borneo provides a tantalizing combination of creature comforts and creatures.]]> http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/indonesia/java-sea-cruise-singapore-borneo-bali/feed/ 3 http://www.destinasian.com/countries/australia-oceania/australia/side-trip-newcastle-two-hours-north-of-sydney/ http://www.destinasian.com/countries/australia-oceania/australia/side-trip-newcastle-two-hours-north-of-sydney/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 04:17:34 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/?p=20338 With a community of artists, retailers, and restaurateurs helping to shed its industrial image, this former Australian steel town is gritty no more.]]> http://www.destinasian.com/countries/australia-oceania/australia/side-trip-newcastle-two-hours-north-of-sydney/feed/ 3 http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/vietnam/ho-chi-minh-city/five-great-boutiques-in-ho-chi-minh-city/ http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/vietnam/ho-chi-minh-city/five-great-boutiques-in-ho-chi-minh-city/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 03:37:54 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/?p=20219 Exploring Ho Chi Minh City’s retail trail has never been so satisfying, especially if you start with this quintet of stylish shops.]]> http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/vietnam/ho-chi-minh-city/five-great-boutiques-in-ho-chi-minh-city/feed/ 0 http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/indonesia/bali/bali-resorts-the-menjangan/ http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/indonesia/bali/bali-resorts-the-menjangan/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 03:15:13 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/?p=20261 Far from the madding crowds of Kuta, a retreat in Bali Barat National Park offers a wildly different perspective on paradise.]]> http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/indonesia/bali/bali-resorts-the-menjangan/feed/ 1 http://www.destinasian.com/countries/australia-oceania/new-zealand/oyster-and-southland-seafood-festival/ http://www.destinasian.com/countries/australia-oceania/new-zealand/oyster-and-southland-seafood-festival/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 23:42:14 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/?p=25959 The festival's highlights include a oyster-shucking competitions, a wearable-art show, and the Southern Seas Ball.]]> http://www.destinasian.com/countries/australia-oceania/new-zealand/oyster-and-southland-seafood-festival/feed/ 0 http://www.destinasian.com/countries/australia-oceania/new-zealand/three-treetop-lodges/ http://www.destinasian.com/countries/australia-oceania/new-zealand/three-treetop-lodges/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 11:17:40 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/?p=27213 Looking for an elevated experience? Stay at one of these treetop lodgings in India, New Zealand, and the Maldives.]]> http://www.destinasian.com/countries/australia-oceania/new-zealand/three-treetop-lodges/feed/ 0 http://www.destinasian.com/countries/africa/stone-town-zanzibar/ http://www.destinasian.com/countries/africa/stone-town-zanzibar/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 07:24:16 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/?p=20295 One of the oldest cities in East Africa, the onetime slave port of Stone Town beguiles with its exotic blend of cultures and historical landmarks.]]> http://www.destinasian.com/countries/africa/stone-town-zanzibar/feed/ 0 http://www.destinasian.com/countries/north-america/canada/train-of-le-massif-de-charlevoix/ http://www.destinasian.com/countries/north-america/canada/train-of-le-massif-de-charlevoix/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 04:14:55 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/?p=20242 The brainchild of Cirque du Soleil co-founder Daniel Gauthier, the new train follows the St. Lawrence River from Quebec City.]]> http://www.destinasian.com/countries/north-america/canada/train-of-le-massif-de-charlevoix/feed/ 0 http://www.destinasian.com/resources/news-briefs/disney-fantasy-cruise-ship/ http://www.destinasian.com/resources/news-briefs/disney-fantasy-cruise-ship/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 02:11:38 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/?p=20196 The newest cruise ship in the Disney fleet, the Disney Fantasy comes with 1,250 staterooms and offers adventurous Caribbean journeys.]]> http://www.destinasian.com/resources/news-briefs/disney-fantasy-cruise-ship/feed/ 0 http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/thailand/rayong-marriott-resort-to-open/ http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/thailand/rayong-marriott-resort-to-open/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 09:50:09 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/?p=27039 With over 200 rooms, the resort offers both mountain and ocean views and promises to be a great getaway from the Thai capital. ]]> http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/thailand/rayong-marriott-resort-to-open/feed/ 0 http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/china/hong-kong/chef-patrick-jeffroy-to-cook-at-oyster-wine-bar/ http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/china/hong-kong/chef-patrick-jeffroy-to-cook-at-oyster-wine-bar/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 05:05:12 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/?p=27026 The famous French chef will work his magic at the Oyster & Wine Bar at the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers in early June.]]> http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/china/hong-kong/chef-patrick-jeffroy-to-cook-at-oyster-wine-bar/feed/ 0 http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/thailand/bangkok/bangkok-rooftop-bars/ http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/thailand/bangkok/bangkok-rooftop-bars/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 03:23:06 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/?p=26753 Thailand's capital has no shortage of rooftop bars with refreshing breezes and intoxicating views. Here are two of our favorites. ]]> http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/thailand/bangkok/bangkok-rooftop-bars/feed/ 1 http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/vietnam/three-questions-for-etienne-bossot/ http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/vietnam/three-questions-for-etienne-bossot/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 02:46:56 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/?p=26889 We ask French photographer Etienne Bossot, based in Hoi An, Vietnam, about his tours and the secrets of his craft.]]> http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/vietnam/three-questions-for-etienne-bossot/feed/ 2 http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/thailand/bun-bang-fai-rocket-festival/ http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/thailand/bun-bang-fai-rocket-festival/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 08:20:52 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/?p=25950 Join the party as teams from across the Isan region compete to please the fire-loving rain god Vassakan with their homemade rockets.]]> http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/thailand/bun-bang-fai-rocket-festival/feed/ 1 http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/japan/tokyo/palace-hotel-tokyo-launch-2/ http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/japan/tokyo/palace-hotel-tokyo-launch-2/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 05:41:50 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/?p=26259 Green space isn’t the first image that springs to mind when one thinks of Tokyo, but the sprawling gardens of the city’s Imperial Palace will be on display from every room at the new Palace Hotel Tokyo.]]> http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/japan/tokyo/palace-hotel-tokyo-launch-2/feed/ 0 http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/china/hong-kong/hyatt-regency-hong-kong-deal/ http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/china/hong-kong/hyatt-regency-hong-kong-deal/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 07:48:01 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/?p=26741 The offer includes Regency Club benefits, including breakfast, evening cocktails and canapés, and all-day coffee and tea at the Regency Club Lounge.]]> http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/china/hong-kong/hyatt-regency-hong-kong-deal/feed/ 0 http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/thailand/bangkok/okura-prestige-bangkok-launch-2/ http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/thailand/bangkok/okura-prestige-bangkok-launch-2/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 06:59:40 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/thailand/bangkok/okura-prestige-bangkok-launch-2/ A member of Leading Hotels of the World, the 240-room property will feature a central location and panoramic views.]]> http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/thailand/bangkok/okura-prestige-bangkok-launch-2/feed/ 0 http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/malaysia/borneo-jazz-fest-2012/ http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/malaysia/borneo-jazz-fest-2012/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 06:45:28 +0000 contributor http://www.destinasian.com/?p=22525 Musical artists this year include the French singer and songwriter Tangora, Thai saxophonist Mr. Saxman, and the Dutch band New Cool Collective.]]> http://www.destinasian.com/countries/east-southeast-asia/malaysia/borneo-jazz-fest-2012/feed/ 3