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Jun232015 by olafNo Comments

The Deck Gourmet Lounge

Spice

Established in October 2014, The Deck - Gourmet Lounge is the latest addition to the dining venues at Club Med Bali. Situated on Nusa Dua’s beach front, The Deck – Gourmet Lounge provides an a la carte menu specializing in casual easy food for late breakfast, late lunch, small bites, seafood dinner and late dinner. A day pass or a night pass is required to enjoy the fare The Deck has to offer. White and blue hues dominate the interior where one has the choice of a comfortable indoor dining area, an outdoor floating deck or an indoor bar provided for those wanting bar service and snacks. After gazing through the menu I started with tuna tartar and mango. It’s a simple and delicious dish consisting of chopped fresh tuna, fresh mango and a lime olive oil dressing. For the main course, I...

Jun152015 by olafNo Comments

Sulawesi, Indonesia

Five Best

Formally known as the Celebes, Sulawesi is the world’s 11th largest island and one of Indonesia’s main islands. Shaped a little like a lowercase k, Sulawesi has areas areas of unique culture, an abundance of spectacular scenery and some of the best world-class diving spots in the world. Bunaken is one of Indonesia’s most famous diving and snorkelling areas and it draws many visitors from all over the world. Situated on the northern tip of Sulawesi, Bukaken Island is part of the Bunaken National Park, a marine park covering 890 sq. km. More species of marine life are concentrated about the reef just a few kilometres off shore than anywhere else in the Indo-Western Pacific. The different genera of coral here are seven times that of Hawaii. Seven of the eight species of giant clams t...

Jun142015 by olafNo Comments

Sanya, China

Next Island

Seated on the southernmost tip of China, Sanya is the coastal city on Hainan Island that has been drawing global tourists and travelers with its dreamy stretches of beach, intriguing historical sites, numerous international hotel chains, and unspoiled natural scenery. It is an idyllic place for those who wish to experience a tropical holiday in rural China. Due to its remoteness, Sanya used to be a place to exile all officials who found themselves out of favor with the country’s ruler during the time of the Chinese dynasties. Buddhist monks also used the island as a tranquil retreat before or after their journeys to spread the word. Nowadays, Sanya is a rapidly growing tourist commodity, often referred as ‘China’s Hawaii’. As the only tropical city across the coastline it offers the w...

Jun142015 by olafNo Comments

Phu Quoc

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Located in the gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc is Vietnam’s largest island, one that stretches for 48 km across its length. This is a holiday haven for tropical island tourists to soak up the sun on white sandy beaches or for those travelers looking for genuine forest trails and natural landmarks to explore. Even for the Vietnamese, Phu Quoc is considered a rather new tourism site. Blessed with an environment of 37,000 hectares of virgin forest, unspoiled beaches and off shore coral gardens it is not hard to see why this island has great tourist potential. A limestone mountainous ridge known as 99 Peaks runs north to south for the 30-kilometre length of the island Despite building up reputation as prominent getaway destination, most of areas on Phu Quoc are still pretty much underdevelope...

Jun142015 by olafNo Comments

Ko Samui With Surrounding Islands

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After a magnificent time in Similan Islands, we travelled to the next tropical hideaway, Koh Samui, situated in the Gulf of Thailand about 35 Km. northeast from the town of Surat Thani. Koh Samui is Thailand’s second largest island after Phuket. This is the second time we have visited and we knew well that we would be able to enjoy a lovely beach vacation in the best possible way. The island is considered to be one of the most popular destinations in Asia not only due to its gorgeous natural beauty but also because it is easily accessible. Koh Samui is home to many lavish resorts and villas; it is endowed with palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves and dense, mountainous rainforest. The iconic landmark here is the 12m-tall golden Big Buddha statue at Wat Phra Yai temple. This time,...

Jun142015 by olafNo Comments

Mandarin Oriental, Sanya

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Managed by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Mandarin Oriental, Sanya takes the ‘East meet West’ concept value into the next level, with accommodations woven to the tropical landscape of Sanya City in impeccable Chinese Mandarin style. Covering the hefty thirty acres of lush beachfront area, Mandarin Oriental Sanya is a phenomenal resort built on an ideal site. Surrounded by a peaceful, natural environment with lush greenery, protected coral reefs and a secluded 1.2 km beach, it is an ideal getaway for anyone looking for a refreshing private escape. The city itself provides the visiting travellers with a dreamy tropical goodness; year-round sunshine, sandy coral beaches, clear waters, excellent golf facilities and amusing water sports activities. Located at the coastal city of Sanya—o...