The Big John Beach Resort Seafood Restaurant (formerly) has been renamed to Lipa Lovely Resort.

Beachfront Hotel situated in Lipa Noi on the beautiful quiet west coast of Koh Samui.

This resort hotel and restaurant have featured on many television travel programmes in Thailand and on satellite T.V.

The aim is always to give a quality service at a reasonable price.

The new owners are re designing the interiors and adding even more facilities.

A tranquil place to holiday in beautiful surroundings. Stay at an independent family hotel , where the staff care about you, rather than a big chain. The water is warm and shallow, making it an ideal place for the family.

Affordable individual bungalows and family suites right on the beach.

Have your wedding on the lovely beach in front of the hotel, a bower in the garden or a Buddhist ceremony at a local temple. The quiet romantic setting makes it an ideal place for couples.

[source from bigjohnsamui.com]

Amazing City to Visit: Hô-Chi-Minh Ville

Saigon, renamed Ho Chi Minh City is the economic center of Vietnam, far more than its capital Hanoi. This is an amazing city to visit. Its architecture shows that it was under French domination and Chinese, with many buildings architecturally stunning.

Notre Dame
Cathedral Ho Chi Minh City was built by a French on the site of an ancient pagoda in the 19th century. Its two square bell towers, rigid appearance, are exceptional. Its red brick walls give it a unique style.
Address:
Place Cong Xa Pari
Dong Khoi Street
Ho Chi Minh City

Post Office
The Post Office is probably the building in Ho Chi Minh City’s most reminiscent of the French presence. Its glass has been designed by Gustave Eiffel. On the sides of the building, you can see both cards Cochin, ie the Vietnamese colonized by France.
Address:
Place Cong Xa Pari
Ho Chi Minh City

The Palace of Reunification
Former residence of the Governor General of Cochinchina, the Reunification Palace then housed the president of the Saigon regime. The arrival of the army of liberation was very symbolic in 1975 when it invaded this place, then there declared the reunification of Vietnam.
Address:
106, Nguyen Du Street
Ho Chi Minh City

Museum of History of Vietnam
If Vietnam has always fascinated you should absolutely visit the museum which identifies many collections. Before your eyes follow the various dynasties, the great civilizations and major events in Vietnam.
Address:
2 Nguyen Binh Street Khiêm
Ho Chi Minh City

War Museum
When the Americans have helped the South in their struggle against North Vietnam, many atrocities were committed. War crimes are exposed in this museum, allowing everyone to remember the atrocities Vietnamese. In the courtyard, you will discover a very French guillotine, which reminds us that France has also contributed to these horrors.
Address:
At the corner of The Who and Don Vo Van Tan
Ho Chi Minh City

+ The Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World (formerly) has been renamed to Centara Grand at CentralWorld.

Central World Hotel Bangkok will be one of the biggest and best hotels in central Bangkok when it opens in 2008. With a tower that nearly reaches a height of 200 meters, it is one of the tallest buildings in the area and the luxury and service offered inside is just as impressive. The Central World Hotel Bangkok together with its integrated convention center will satisfy you in every way.

Some of this Australia Hotels has been renamed recently! Please follow links and check it out!

+ Oaks Anchorage (formerly) has been renamed to Park Regis Anchorage.

+ Hunter Valley Gardens Tallawanta Lodge (formerly) has been renamed to Grand Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens.

+ Mercure Grand on Swanston (formerly) has been renamed to Swanston Grand Mercure.

+ Pacific International Apartment Canberra (formerly) has been renamed to BreakFree Capital Tower.

+ Hides (formerly) has been renamed to Ocean Hides Cairns.

+ Directors Studios (formerly) has been renamed to BreakFree Directors Studios.

+ Quality Rockford Adelaide (formerly) has been renamed to Rockford Adelaide.

+ Peppers Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains (formerly) has been renamed to York Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains.

+ Citigate Sebel Sydney (formerly) has been renamed to Sebel Surry Hills Sydney.

+ Legends (formerly) has been renamed to Mantra Legends.

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“The most beautiful ever fleet of islands anchored to the surface of the oceans” wrote Mark Twain when he disembarked in the archipelago in 1866, yet the spirit of misty dreams eden land that haunt the West for a century. Difficult to refute.

The raw forces of nature seem to have combined to form by the most beautiful decor of the world. The volcanoes, some of the depths of the ocean, have shaped the islands one by one, still projecting their fountains in magma incandescent or glowing coulees. Replique the emergence of life on earth.

The work of the erosion began, the old cones have exploded in deep valleys and often inaccessible, covered with lush vegetation and zebra by the plumes of waterfalls entichees rainbow. The undertow tirelessly down lava rocks and powder, white sand beaches, black or brown that look coconut and lay turtles. Meanwhile, off the coast, waves are formed, drawing rolls perfect, sometimes colossal fantasy of surfers. Hawaii? A paradise, surely.

Learn to avoid pitfalls and choose a cheap ticket!

Easyjet, Air Asia, OneTwoGo, Ryan Air, Vueling … Low-cost carriers now serve the same airports as airlines classics, and offer flexible schedules enough. They invaded the market: it is very difficult to navigate. Here are some tips to follow so as not to mislead.

The set aside comfort, safety never neglected
For return flights, these companies have placed a maximum number of seats in the aircraft. The result: narrow aisles, sharing armrests and place restricted to the knees (even on the emergency exits). Not snack or meal, whatever the duration of the flight. Drinks and snacks on board are paid. But beware: contrary to popular belief, low cost n’économisent not on safety. These companies are subject to the same criteria for maintenance of their equipment than the others and the flight plans are identical. To make tickets less expensive, have the low cost alternatives, like selling tickets exclusively online and avoid the issuance of boarding pass paper.

Traps
Not experienced a traveler faces three critical disappointments. First, the airport can be taken outside the traditional circuits, and thus be difficult to access. An example: a “Paris / Venice” is sometimes, but the site does not further specify the extent, “Beauvais / Treviso. Shuttle services, however, align these outlying terminals (often more than one hour from the city they are supposed to serve), but they are … pay (on average 15 euros each way).
Another pitfall to avoid: the number of hold baggage must be reported to the purchase of tickets (from the second bag, 5 to 30 euros depending on the company and the size of the package). The added risk of having more salt if on arrival at the airport that the baggage is charged extra (double the price, most of the time). Attention to the size of your package: the size allowed in the cabin varies among companies, but is in any case smaller than that of conventional companies (55 x 40 x 20 cm and less than ten pounds, in general).

Finally, if prices are mainly shown in “All Taxes Included”, some sites continue to attract customers off with discounts … without specifying the price of taxes, which constitute the bulk of the final price. But a supplement may also be required for registration at the counters (better do it online) or a payment with a particular card (Electron. ..). Insurance “cancellation” and “delay” are also often “précochées, and care must be taken … not agree, the criteria for reimbursement are very restrictive.

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What is the difference between the following hotel room types and occupancy - Single, Twin, Double, Triple, Family, Suite?

The information below served as a general guide. Some hotel may have different occupancy level. Please check the hotel web contents page for further details.

Hotel Room Types

Single - Room
has 1 single bed, strictly for 1 adult only. No Extra bed is possible.

Twin - Room
has 2 single beds to accommodate 2 adults. The third adults will require an extra bed.

Double - Room
has either 1 Queen or King sized bed to accommodate 2 adults. The third adults will require an extra bed.

Double for Single Use -
Room has either 1 Queen or King sized bed to accommodate 1 adult only.

Triple
Room has either 3 Single Beds, or 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed, or equivalent to accommodate 3 adults.
Family - Room has either 4 single beds, or 1 Queen and 2 Single Beds, or equivalent to accommodate 4 adults. Typically, no extra bed is possible.

Junior Suite / Suite - Bedroom and a small living room to accommodate 2 adults, unless specify otherwise. The third adults will require an extra bed.

A Double and Twin refers to the bedding configuration in a room. Both mean 2 people are going to stay so the price is higher than a Single. Double means 1 large bed where a couple would sleep. Twin means 2 smaller beds where 2 guys or 2 girls would share a room but won’t want to share a bed.

If you book a single and 2 people show up, the hotel will charge you a higher rate if their double/twin rate is higher than their single rate.