“Are we there yet? Are we there yet?” Ever since Clark Griswold packed his wife and kids into a ramshackle station wagon, family trips have conjured images of National Lampoon’s Vacation: restless kids and frustrated parents cooped up in a confined space. But it doesn’t have to be that way. At Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, families live [...]
Archive for the ‘asia travel’ Category
4 Mar
Taiwan Travel Tips for the Eco-Goddess
We bet you didn’t know… but Taiwan’s lush-green mountains tower over 13,000 feet and, with sub-tropical climate weather, Taiwan offers a variety of incredible natural resources. Recently named by Lonely Planet as one of the “Top 10 Best Countries to Visit in 2012,” the island is progressively transforming itself into a “Nature Wonderland” for international [...]
23 Nov
An Exotic Escape to Sri Lanka
Did you know that this year has officially been declared ‘Visit Sri Lanka Year’ by His Excellency President Mahinda Rajapaksa? So we thought, what better time to vacation in Sri Lanka than the present? One tour operator we’ve become familiar with throughout the years, Banyan Tours & Travels, is also offering tailor made safe, bespoke itineraries [...]
6 Jul
Taiwan: A Below-the-Radar Retreat
Where’s the perfect spot to “hang loose” with an iced-cold coconut boba drink during the hot summer months? The cool breezy island of Taiwan, no doubt. This “formosa island” has maintained its natural appeal since passing Portuguese sailors first discovered it in the 16th century. The island, located in the center of bustling Asia, has kept much of its [...]