Travel and Hotel: April 2014

Wednesday 30 April 2014

A Walk Through Hong Kong's Central District

Compiled from National Geographic Traveler China

Weekly Hot Picks for Malaysia's Food Haven, Penang and Historical State, Malacca

PENANG

Bayview Beach Resort - 4 Star

What’s nearby?

· Tropical Spice Garden - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi

· Eden Parade Shopping Centre - 1.6 km / 1 mi

· East Wind Watersports - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi

· Penang Cultural Center - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi

· Teluk Bahang Beach - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi

· Penang Toy Museum - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi

· Toy Museum Heritage Garden - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi

· ESCAPE Adventureplay - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi

· Penang Butterfly Farm - 3.6 km / 2.3 mi

· Butterfly Farm - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi

· Floating Mosque of Tanjung Bungah - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi

· PKSA Penang Water Sports Centre - 4 km / 2.5 mi

· Penang National Park - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi

· Owl Museum - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi

· Penang Botanic Gardens - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi

MELAKA

Holiday Inn Melaka

What’s nearby?

· Mahkota Parade Shopping Mall - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi

· Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi

· A Famosa - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi

· Hatten Square - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi

· St Paul's Church - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi

· Christ Church - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi

· Red Square - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi

· The Stadthuys - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi

· Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi

· Kampung Keling Mosque - 1 km / 0.6 mi

· Cheng Hoon Teng Temple - 1 km / 0.6 mi

· Masjid Selat Melaka - 1 km / 0.6 mi

· Jonker Walk Night Market - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi

· Kampung Hulu Mosque - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi

· Poh San Teng Temple - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi

For the full list of hotels, please go www.hotroomdeals.com and click on ‘Weekly Hot Picks’.

Weekly Hot Picks for Bangkok's Shopping District - Pratunam and Sukhumvit

Pratunam

The Sukosol (4.5 Star)

You'll be centrally located in Bangkok with a stay at The Sukosol, steps from Suan Pakkard Palace and close to Temple of the Emerald Buddha. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Platinum Fashion Mall and Pratunam Market.

Make yourself at home in one of the 500 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have makeup/shaving mirrors and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Sukhumvit

Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok (4.5 Star)

With a stay at Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok, you'll be centrally located in Bangkok, walking distance from Embassy of Argentina and close to Benjasiri Park. This 4.5-star hotel is within close proximity of Emporium Shopping Complex and Benjakiti Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 407 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Relax and take in city and pool views from the privacy of your room. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature handheld showerheads and makeup/shaving mirrors.

To view the complete list of hotels, please go to www.hotroomdeals.com and select ‘Weekly Hot Picks’.

Where to Shop in Bangkok

Compiled from AA World Travel Guides

Tuesday 29 April 2014

Weekly Hot Picks For Bangkok's Siam Square and Silom

Siam Square

· Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Siam – 3.5 Star

· Evergreen Place Bangkok – 3.5 Star

· Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square – 4 Star

Silom

The Heritage Hotels Bangkok – 3 Star
Baan K Residence Managed by Bliston – 3 Star
I Residence Hotel Sathorn – 3.5 Star
Glow Trinity Silom – 3.5 Star
Bandaraya Suites Silom Bangkok – 4 Star
Aetas Lumpini – 4.5 Star

To view or book a hotel, please go to www.hotroomdeals.com

Bangkok At Your Leisure

Compiled from AA World Travel Guides

Monday 28 April 2014

Bangkok - Chatuchak Market

Compiled from AA World Travel Guides

Bangkok - Chao Phraya River

Compiled from AA World Travel Guides

Weekly Hot Picks for Shanghai and Hangzhou

Shanghai

The Bund

· Charms - 3 Star

· Salvo Shanghai - 4 Star

· Shanghai Baron Business Hotel - 4 Star

People’s Square

· Jin Jiang Park Hotel – 4 Star

Hangzhou

Hangzhou Hua Chen International – 4 Star
Holiday Inn Empress Hangzhou Grand Canal – 3.5 Star

To view or book a hotel, please go to www.hotroomdeals.com

Sunday 27 April 2014

Bangkok - Wat Po

Compiled from AA World Travel Guides

Bangkok - Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo

Compiled from AA World Travel Guides

Saturday 26 April 2014

Bangkok in Three Days

Compiled from AA World Travel Guides

Getting Your Bearings In Bangkok

Compiled from AA World Travel Guides

Friday 25 April 2014

Entertainment in Thailand

Compiled from AA World Travel Guides

Shopping in Thailand

Compiled from AA World Travel Guides

Food and Drink in Thailand

Compiled from AA World Travel Guides

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