Archive for June, 2008

Tokyo is a fusion of both ancient and modern worlds. Discover the best of Old Edo and her ‘downtown’ area, as well as all the highlights of New Tokyo, including Kabuki Theatre, Sony technology, stunning Japanese gardens, Ginza shopping, Sumo training, and Neon jungles. Then, keep your camera at the ready as you rush past the majestic Mt Fuji at over 250km/hour on the Shinkansen bullet train on your way to Kyoto.

Geisha entering teahouse

Of the 2000 or more temples and shrines in Kyoto, we have selected a few of our favourites to share with you. Visit a local market and participate in a traditional tea ceremony. Keep your eyes peeled for the eye catching sight of an elegantly attired Geisha during an evening walk through the district of Gion.

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3D2N package from S$636 per person including return ferry tickets ex-Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, Singapore.

Sandy white beach on Nikoi Island’s north side facing west

Nikoi Island is a 15 hectare island 8km off the east coast of Bintan, Indonesia.
Long regarded as one of the most stunning islands on this relatively unspoiled coast, Nikoi Island is fortunate to have remained in pristine condition. it is ringed with white sandy beaches and coral reefs of spectacular colour and diversity, and a coastline studded with magnificent white granite boulders that seemingly defy gravity.

3D2N Nikoi Island Resort package is valid until Dec 31, 2008.

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Istanbul • Blue Mosque • Grand Bazaar • Gallipoli • Anzac Cove • Ephesus • Oludeniz Lagoon • Kas • 3-Day Gulet Cruise • Kekova • Antalya

Turkey is perched at the crossroad between East and West and offers a fascinating concoction of rich history and diverse landscapes. Our exciting journey allows us to discover the rise and fall of civilisations, but we get to spend some time relaxing too!

The Blue Mosque is one of the most prominent landmarks of Istanbul.

From Istanbul we travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula, to visit the battlefields and war memorials. We then head to Ephesus, a brilliant Greco-Roman site packed with ancient temples and sprawling ruins. Marvel at the vast amphitheatre where St Paul once preached and stroll the marble streets where Antony and Cleopatra once dallied! From the crumbling treasures of bygone eras, we head to the delights of the Turkish coastline and spend a number of days exploring the beaches, coves and cliffs. A fabulous cruise through blissful surroundings allows us to relax and unwind onboard, swim in the warm waters and get out on foot to discover coastal villages and archaeological sites. Gorgeous Antalya, a picturesque city perched on a steep cliff, is our final destination and the perfect place to find secret treasures amid narrow winding streets.

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Kathmandu • Bodhnath Stupa • Pokhara • 6-day Annapurna Lodge Trek • Royal Chitwan National Park • 3-day Wildlife Safari • Elephant Safari

This exciting adventure combines a leisurely-paced trek with the fun of a jungle safari in one of Asia’s premier wildlife reserves. We trek in the beautiful Annapurnas and enjoy great mountain scenery with plenty of time to meet the locals.

Ghundruk village in the Annapurna foothills

Our trek begins a short drive away from Pokhara at Naya Phul. The walking is at a relaxed pace and we reach our lodge every day in time for lunch, leaving the afternoon free to relax or experience the local village life. After the trek we explore the lakeside around Pokhara and then travel to Royal Chitwan National Park to enjoy elephant back safaris, canoe trips and jungle walks. There is a variety of wildlife that inhabits the park including over 300 species of birds, deer, crocodile, rhino, leopard and just possibly tiger! We even have a chance to bathe with elephants. This journey showcases the stunning beauty and great diversity of Nepal.

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Cocotinus, a small beach resort located in the heart of Kima Bajo Village, is a 25-min drive from Sam Ratulangi International Airport, North Sulawesi. The resort is situated on a chocolate-coloured beach, in full view of majestic ManadoTua, a dormant volcano across the Sulawesi sea.

Suite in Cocotinos Resort

Cocotinos is ideal for divers and non-divers who are keen on interacting with others in a resort with a warm social atmosphere and super friendly staff.

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On this exciting expedition, we have the opportunity to thoroughly explore the South Shetland region and Antarctic Peninsula searching out breathtaking bays and islands, and marvelling at extraordinary natural wonders. We’ll also hope to travel further into the polar regions than on any other Peregrine expedition, journeying as far as the Antarctic Circle at 66″ 33′ south.

Amazing Antarctica with Peregrine Adventures

Aboard our well-appointed Peregrine expedition vessel, we see Antarctic nature in all its glory. The offshore South Shetland group boasts an abundance of wildlife, including five seal species and massive penguin rookeries of gentoo, Adelies and chinstraps as well as a profusion of seabirds from albatross to skuas. A wildlife highlight may well be watching a variety of magnificent whale species in close proximity as they crest the surface of the waves.

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The Borneo Rainforest World Music Festival is a unique festival that brings together on the same stage renowned world musicians from all continents and indigenous musicians from the interiors of the mythical island of Borneo.

The Borneo Rainforest World Music Festival takes place in Kuching, Sarawak from Jul 11-13, 2008

Its formula of afternoon informative workshops, ethno-musical lectures, jamming sessions and mini concerts, followed by evening performances on the main stage has proven to be a hit with the audience, who come from near and far.

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Delhi • Taj Mahal • Agra Fort • Fatehpur Sikri • Jaipur • Amber Fort • Nimaj Bagh • Jodhpur • Udaipur

The real magic of Rajasthan can best be discovered away from the popular tourist destinations. From the hectic capital, New Delhi, we travel to Agra and experience the marvels of the Taj Mahal before continuing to Jaipur.

The Taj Mahal - India’s most famous monument of love

Our adventure includes Nimaj and Jodhpur and we also discover colourful and remote villages en route to Udaipur. After our sojourn in Rajasthan we return by train to Delhi.

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Beijing • Great Wall • Tiananmen Square • Forbidden City • Xian • Terracotta Warriors • Yangshuo • Hong Kong

The first stop on this fantastic adventure is China’s most famous landmark - the Great Wall. We travel to a quiet section of the wall and walk along this mighty fortification, which stretches for miles towards the horizon.

A section of the magnificent Great Wall of China

Back in Beijing we explore the Forbidden City and also what as the local kids do - fly kites in Tiananmen Square. Travelling south by train, we visit the Terracotta Warriors of Xian. Buried for 2,000 years, each one has a different costume, height and even facial expression! The spectacular limestone karsts of Yangshuo are best explored by bike; we cycle amongst lush paddy fields, before stopping for lunch at a local family’s home. After cruising down the Li River, we board a ferry bound for the shimmering skyscrapers and bright lights of Hong Kong.

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This Peregrine journey takes us to one of the world’s most awe inspiring destinations. With visits along the way through the South Shetland Islands we arrive on the mainland, on the Antarctic Peninsula and are dazzled by perhaps the most dramatic scenery to be found anywhere on earth.

From our boats we’ll observe an impressive array of icebergs in many different shapes and sizes

Sailing aboard our well-appointed Peregrine expedition vessel, we see Antarctic nature in all its glory. These areas boast an extraordinary abundance of wildlife, including five seal species and massive penguin rookeries of gentoo, Adelies and chinstraps as well as a profusion of seabirds from albatross to skuas. A wildlife highlight may well be watching a variety of magnificent whale species in close proximity as they crest the surface of the waves.

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This voyage is Peregrine’s most complete and varied Antarctic adventure. It promises an in-depth and unforgettable experience to the bottom of the world travelling to the extraordinary Falkland Islands and diverse sub-Antarctic islands before sailing further south to the remarkable Antarctic Peninsula area.

The Rockhopper penguins are small, aggressive, crested penguins (genus Eudyptes), so named because of the way they hop from boulder to boulder when moving around their rocky colonies

Our first stop is the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean. This far-flung group of islands lies north of the Antarctic Convergence and enjoys a relatively warmer climate than our other destinations. As a result, the mainly uninhabited Falklands support unique wildlife not found further south, including sixty species of migratory birds as well as the rare rockhopper penguin.

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High above the Arctic Circle lies the remarkable archipelago of islands known as Svalbard. Far to the north of Norway’s mainland, these Norwegian islands span an area of about 62,000 square kilometres, about the same size as Ireland or Tasmania.

Astounding views abound in Svalbard

Our voyage aboard the comfortable Peregrine Voyager begins at the largest of all the Svalbard islands. Known as Spitsbergen, the west side of the island feels the comparative warmth of the North Atlantic current and spends half of the year, including the time of our visit, clear of ice. The fjords along the west and north coasts are often teeming with extraordinary wildlife from the walrus to the great polar bear, and promise dazzling Arctic scenery.

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