Asian Paradises

a r a d i s e s 2013/14 Asian p PUBLISHER from the publisher Peter Bloomfield GROUP EDITOR Jackie Lesko DEPUT Y EDITOR Monique Galluzzo GRAPHIC DESIGNER Stacey Bowden WEB DESIGN Kloo Designs Sales Manager (Web) Pearlie Ong Marketing Manager (Web) Kelly Tang ADVERTISING & MARKETING Peter Bloomfield, Craig Davies, Shallie Cheng (Malaysia), Lourdes Aguon-Schulte, Pearlie Ong FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Jackie Chan Travelling in Asia is truly a wonderful adventure. Asia offers everything travellers could want. If its tropical climate, wonderful beaches, rich and ancient cultures aren't enough to tempt you to visit, the seemingly endless range of reasonably priced accommodation and amazing food surely will. ADDRESS We are sure that the wide range of hotels and resorts featured in this issue will inspire you. From sumptuous five-star resorts with private butlers ready to satisfy your every whim to family friendly accommodations, we have searched Asia to give you a range of options that are guaranteed to satisfy. CORRESPONDENCE Remember that no matter where you are with your electronic device, you will be able to click on the site and browse at your leisure the carefully curated destinations on offer—complete with videos showcasing resorts and hotels. The site gives you the opportunity to peruse all the wonders of the Asian region as well as the hotels and resorts that are in the print publication—only now with one click you will find all the necessary information to book the trip of your dreams. 136 Cathedral Street Woolloomooloo 2011 Australia Tel: +61 2 9369 2177 Fax: +61 2 9369 2677 Email: info@paradises.com.au Website: www.paradisesonline.com PO Box 2408 Bondi Junction NSW 1355 Australia ASIAN PARADISES Published by Paradises Ink. (PIP Publications Pty Limited) ABN 21 054 987 174 ©2013 PIP Publications Pty Ltd All rights reserved Printing by PMG Media Pty Ltd Sydney Distributed in Australia by Network Services ISSN 1328-0406 $14.95 (inc GST) Australian RRP only Asian Paradises magazine gratefully acknowledges all material - both text and images - received from tourist offices and individuals and has endeavoured to credit everyone who has contributed. However in such a large publication it is possible that a credit may have been overlooked and we apologise for any omission. All material ©2013/14 PIP Publications Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this magazine can be reproduced without the permission of Paradises Ink. Views expressed are not necessarily those of the Publisher. Publisher reserves the right to edit/ change guide content for consistent coverage purposes. Photos supplied to the Publisher are supplied on good faith and the onus is on the supplier to guarantee publishing rights and to provide photo credits. The Publisher cannot guarantee credits will appear on published photos. All prices and conditions quoted are based on the latest information received and subject to change. The Publisher cannot be held responsible for any inconvenience or expense resulting from a subsequent alteration to price or conditions. Asian Paradises is grateful to the following people and organisations for supplying research material and/or photographs for use in this publication. COVER SHOT: Maikhao Dream Resort & Spa, Natai Thailand Brunei Tourism • Caroline Von Tuempling • Chris Cooney Photography (Bali Weddings International) • India Tourism Sydney • Ministry of Culture & Tourism Republic of Indonesia • Japan National Tourism Organisation • Kirklandphotos • Tourism Malaysia • Maldives Tourism Promotion Board • George Fisher • Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau • Philippine Department of Tourism • Sabah Tourism Board • Sarawak Tourism Board • Singapore Tourism • Tourism Authority of Thailand • Krabi Tourism • Tourism Penang • Monique Galluzzo 2 www.paradisesonline.com In addition to this, the new digital magazine can now be downloaded as a FREE user-friendly App for both iPads and iPhones—so now you can literally have paradise in the palm of your hand! Go to the iTunes store and search for Asian Paradises. We have our very own booking site, www.paradisesonline.com that allows you to make a reservation at your chosen destination. It's easy. Decide where you want to go, log online and make a reservation. Before long you will be enjoying exotic, vibrant Asia. Using our new, easy-to-navigate website you will be able to find quickly and easily all the information you need to enjoy your Asian paradise. Looking for a great deal? Find holiday of your dreams when you visit our online auction site www.paradisesonline.com Amazing savings can be made on a range of destinations and you will be enjoying a holiday in paradise as quick as a click. We are grateful as always for the help and assistance of visitor bureaus, airlines, tour operators and properties that continue to support us in bringing you the most comprehensive, current information available. Enjoy this issue and remember that your Asian holiday paradise is just a click away. Peter Bloomfield peter@paradises.com.au Visit us at www.paradisesonline.com

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