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Ninety East Blog & news19 October 2011 11:26 Clients ReviewsJust a quick email to say a big THANK YOU for organising our astonishing trip! It was faultless from beginning to end (the tiniest thing that looked like a problem was actually down to a language issue, not anyone’s inefficiency)……………….
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The hotels were fabulous, the local reps efficient and charming (especially Mr Cha Raat in Siem Reap, who gave us a brilliant temples tour), the airlines bang on, and I want to go back next week……! If we find anyone else wishing to go to South East Asia, we will send them straight to you. Mr & Mrs Greener  12 October 2011 16:07 Clients commentsThis is just a quick e-mail to thank you for all your help with our Honeymoon to Thailand.
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Having a guide in Bangkok was unexpected and a great idea! Boeing, our guide, was absolutely brilliant with us. We went on three tours with him and his friendliness, knowledge and manner were absolutely first class. He certainly helped to make our time in Bangkok much more enjoyable and memorable. Our guide in Patong, Sam, was also first class. We organised two trips whilst in Patong, to James Bond Island and to Phi-Phi Island. Unfortunately, the trip to Phi Phi was cancelled twice due to the weather and Sam helped organise a refund if the money paid at the airport before departure. The flights, transfers and accommodation were all superb and couldnt have been better. It was a bit rainy, but what do you expect in the middle of the monsoon season?!? Thank you once again. I have no doubt that the next time we go to south east Asia, we will be contacting yourself first due to the value and the service from Ninety East. I have also recommended you to a number of friends who have asked about our trip. I will have no problem recommending you to others in the future. First class service from start to finish! Mr & Mrs Dill  26 May 2011 12:02 Rebook your Silverbird Travel holidayDue to the recent collapse of Silverbird Travel, many clients have been left without a holiday and will therefore have to make new arrangements.
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If you are a customer of Silverbird Travel and have had your holiday plans affected by their collapse, Ninety East would like to offer you assistance in re-booking your holiday. Ninety East are fully bonded with ABTA and ATOL for your financial protection and our staff have years of experience in providing luxury holidays and look forward to helping you with your new arrangements. Please call our reservations team on 0161 430 6565 or email sales@ninetyeast.co.uk with your requirements  26 May 2011 11:10 Rebook your Dreamticket HolidayDue to the recent collapse of Dreamticket Holidays and their parent company, many clients have been left without a holiday and will therefore have to make new arrangements. If you are a customer of Dreamticket and have had your holiday plans affected by their collapse, Ninety East would like to offer you assistance in re-booking your holiday. Ninety East are fully bonded with ABTA and ATOL for your financial protection and our staff have years of experience in providing luxury holidays and look forward to helping you with your new arrangements. Please call our reservations team on 0161 430 6565 or email sales@ninetyeast.co.uk with your requirements  08 April 2011 13:16 Shangri La Mactan, CebuReview from a client who has just stayed at the Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, Philippines
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This is something of a hidden gem. I travel often to the Far East on business, mainly centred around Hong Kong and I've finally discovered what all the HKG locals and Ex Pats have been keeping a secret. Just a 2 hour flight lands you in Cebu, Philippines and what a wonderful place it is. For the first time in Feb this year, my family of wife and two children (one of each aged 9 & 7) accompanied me to HKG and after two days of business we flew with Cathay to Cebu. All organised by www.ninetyeast.co.uk (they do all my business travel too and are sooooooo helpful with changing schedules etc.) Anyway, the hotel is just 15 mins from the airport and is one of the best I've ever stayed in, probably THE best. Nothing is any trouble for the staff. Polite, friendly, helpful, attentive but never overbearing, just there in the background whenever you needed them. The hotel has everything, two great pools, a private beach, every kind of watersport, lovely gardens if you needed the shade with relaxing hammocks etc. There was nothing we could want that it didn't have, and that includes the Kids!! Food great - if you wanted the buffet, it had 7 stations all with different food - Sushi, Indian, Chinese, Western, Malaysian, Philippine and Carvery, all fresh seafood was spectacular. It also has 4 other restaurants which we tried and the staff went out of there way be helpful. When you are out of the hotel prices are cheap (with a little negotiation) and one key fact is that due to the American occupation years ago, almost everyone speaks English, even the street sellers. The Philippino people always seem a genuinely happy/warm bunch, never seen so many smiles! I don't normally write reviews, too busy but this one deserves 10/10, I could go on for ages about this place but if your considering having a break in the Far East I would suggest you try Cebu, and my vote would be for the Shangri La. You'll probably see me there, I'm trying to build a few days of R&R into my trips from now on.  07 April 2011 14:51 Drive & Race package in Dubai Experience the spirit of speed and take advantage of our adrenalin pumping Drive & Race packages. Day 1 On arrival at Dubai Airport transfer to your hotel Day 2 Take a Dubai city tour followed by an early evening drive in a 4x4 car in the golden sand dunes. Finish with a bbq buffet in the desert Day 3 Transfer to Dubai Autodrome where you will drive an Audi TT V6 Day 4 Today you will drive a F-1 style single seater at the Duabi Autodrome followed by an off roading experience in a Sand Buggy in the desert Day 5 Check out of your hotel and transfer to Abu Dhabi where you will visiti Ferrari World Day 6 Visit the Yas Marina Circuit Formula 1 Track where you will get to drive the amazing Aston Martin GT4 Day 7 Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport Prices start from £1245 per person (Flights not included) Call Ninety East on 0161 430 6565 for a full itinerary or email sales@ninetyeast.co.uk  06 April 2011 15:29 Cycling Tour Vietnam - Red River Delta  Cycling in Vietnam has always been considered as the best way to experience and understand the hidden charms of the country. From short excursions in Hoi An or Ninh Binh to full-day excursions or even longer tours through the Mekong Delta or in Central Vietnam - Vietnam has a wide selection of itineraries for cyclists. If you veer away from the main avenues and use the smaller roads by the countryside, you will surely enjoy a very tranquil and peaceful tour. Travelling by bike allows you to take a closer look and be part of the daily life of the Vietnamese. Ninety East is introducing a Biking Tour in Northern Vietnam: "Cycling Tour through the Red River Delta". 6 days starting from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, the "Dry Halong Bay", to the Cuc Phuong National Park and also to some local minority villages where you will spend some nights in local houses, giving you a deeper insight into this exotic region including the unique way of living of some ethnic minorities. Please call 0161 430 6565 for a detailed itinerary  04 April 2011 10:47 PENANG INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 11-12 June 2011 Although Dragon Boat racing has been around in Penang since 1950s, it has only gained international popularity in the last few years. For the first time ever the dragon boat sport has been included in the Asian Games in 2010. Dragon boat is a team focused sport which promotes discipline, harmony, physical fitness and mental toughness. For Penangites it is an honoured sport that inculcates racial harmony. Please contact one of our consultants for your tailor-made quote  31 March 2011 14:50 The 8th Penang International Jazz Festival will once again be held on the ground of Bayview Beach Resort in Penang, Malaysia. This international event will feature Jazz artists from all over the world and it is a show not to be missed. The event will take place in the garden of the hotel on 3rd and 4th December 2011 from 7pm to 12am. Please contact us on 0161 430 6565 or email sales@ninetyeast.co.uk for your tailor-made quote  29 March 2011 10:03 India Wild Tiger census shows population rise India wild tiger census shows population rise This is the first time that tigers in the Sunderbans have been counted The number of tigers in India's wild has gone up by 20%, the environment and forest ministry says. The latest census puts the population of the big cat at 1,706. There were 1,411 tigers at the last count in 2007. The count included 70 tigers in the Sundarbans tiger reserve, which had not been covered in the last census. India, with more than 45,000 sq km (27,961 miles) of forest area under 39 designated tiger reserves, had 100,000 tigers at the turn of the last century. Since then there has been an alarming decline in numbers with 97% of tigers lost to poaching and shrinking habitats. Today, fewer than 3,500 tigers remain in the wild around the globe with India accounting for more than half of them.  24 March 2011 09:44 Chiang Mai Songkran FestivalChiang Mai Songkran Festival Date : April 12-15, 2011 Venue: Chiang Mai, Thailand The History of Songkran Deriving from the Sanskrit language, the word Songkran means to pass or to move into. In this context, the meaning implies to the passing and the moving of the sun, the moon and the other planets into one of the zodiacal orbits. And the Grand Songkran Festival which falls in Aries indicates the new era of the Thai New Year. Owing to the ancient Indian belief, the Grand Songkran Festival is most appropriate to be the Thai New Year due to the timing of the best season which is known as the spring of India which comes right after the cold season of winter. Also, there are other aspects supporting this belief such as blooming flowers, the fresh atmosphere of nature and the livelihood of all living creatures. With the great influence from the Indians, the Songkran Festival portrays the typical ways of life of the Thais which involve the agricultural aspects. Free from their regular routine work, the Thai citizens will find time to perform their annual rites of showing respect to their ancestors. The highlight of the festival will include the younger Thais paying respect to their elders by sprinkling their hands with scented water. And in order to welcome the New Year, the celebration will include the delightful colourful local entertainment, which in fact, suitably unites the mutual relationship between members of the family, society, nature and the surroundings. Therefore, this Songkran Festival has proved to be the most important and grandest festival of the year. Moreover, our neighbouring countries such as Myanmar, Cambodia and Lao PDR. have also organised this type of festival. During the Sukhothai period, the Songkran Festival was practised both in the royal court palace and among the ordinary citizens. However, the size of the celebration was not as elaborate as of today. Back in those days, civil servants and other government officials would pay homage to the king, and would drink the oath of allegiance to the king or the government, while the king would provide an annual salary to all officials. Later on in the Ayutthaya period, the festival was expanded by including the bathing of the Buddha image. Also, the festivities would include the forming of sand pagodas and entertaining celebrations. In the Rattanakosin period, the rituals have been conducted in a similar pattern as those during the Ayutthaya period.  22 March 2011 11:08 Escape to the tropics and save 20% Book any of the following offers before the 31st of March and save an incredible 20% by quoting code NL032011 10 night escorted coach tour of Sri Lanka from £1399 per person 14 nights on the magical island of Bali from £1499 per person 7 nights at the 5* One & Only St Geran Mauritius from £1875 per person http://ninetyeast-mail.co.uk/t/4AU-E3VQ-07CG5ZK00/cr.aspx  22 March 2011 11:12 2011 Finals of the Moto GP World Championship in JapanUnfortunately due to the recent devastating events in Japan this event has been cancelled 24 April 2011 Final for the Moto GP World Championship  The streets of Japan, the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer, are filled with famous motorcycle brands such as Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha and Kawasaki. It is no wonder motorsports, particularly motorcycle races, are so popular in Japan. Join us this year for the world's top motorcycle race tour, Moto GP. This year, eighteen races will be held at venues throughout the world (with the first round being the Qatar GP in March, and the final round, the Valencia GP in November). The Japan GP, the third round of the tour, will be held April 22(Fri.) - 24(Sun.) at Twin Ring Motegi, Tochigi Prefecture. Fans are anxiously awaiting Moto GP to see if reigning 2010 MotoGP champion, Jorge Lorenzo, can defend his title and take home his second consecutive throne; if Valentino Rossi, who transferred to his home country’s Ducati will make a comeback from his last victory in 2008; and finally if Casey Stoner, who recently transferred to Honda, will win the JapanGP for the 2nd year running. We have prepared special package tours to watch the Japan GP in person! These package tours include convenient round-trip transportation from Tokyo to the circuit along with various seating options at the race. Don't miss the finals of the world's top motorcycle race held at Twin Ring Motegi in Tochigi, the home of Honda! Contact us on 0161 430 6565 or email sales@ninetyeast.co.uk for more information and prices on the Final of the Moto GP World Championships in Japan  17 February 2010 11:07 Happy Air Launches Langkawi Flights New regional airline Happy Air launched it three-times weekly flights from Phuket in Thailand to Malaysia's duty free island of Langkawi. The service, which takes 40 minutes, is aboard a Swedish SAAB 340 aircraft. The service links these two popular holiday islands giving the option of a twin-centre holiday. Both islands offer the choice of standard as well as luxury hotel accommodation.  12 February 2010 15:43 Malaysia in Lonely Planet's Top 10 Malaysia has been chosen as one of the world’s top ten countries for 2010 by Lonely Planet, one of the popular travel guidebooks that recently published its fifth annual collection of the world’s best journeys, destinations and experiences for the coming year. The Best in Travel 2010 presents the top ten countries, regions and cities to visit in 2010, chosen by Lonely Planet’s global team members comprising authors, travelers and writers. Lonely Planet describes Malaysia as ‘Diversity is what Malaysia is all about’. From Kuala Lumpur to the near wilds of Borneo, there are mountains, beaches, coral reefs and malls. The listing is even more meaningful as Malaysia is the only Asian country in the top ten countries for 2010. Some of the event and festivals highlighted in the latest guidebook include the Hin Thaipusam, Harvest Festival in Sabah and Sarawak, Dragon Boat Festival in Penang, as well as the Rainforest World Music Festival in Sarawak. There is also a special mention about the Iskandar Malaysia project which it describes as a city being constructed from scratch in the Johor state on a plot of land three times the size of Singapore. It hopes to one day welcome approximately three million inhabitants and rival Asia’s biggest metropolitan cities. In addition, the guide has also identified Malaysia as one of the Best Value Destinations for 2010, promoting Malaysia as a clever choice for travelers on the lookout for a bargain. It points out Malaysia’s well-developed tourism industry offering a wide range of accommodation, from fine resorts to low-cost places to stay, such as the traditional wooden kampong houses on the beach or in the jungle; its low-priced flights such as AirAsia X; and its affordable food (approximately USD 7.50 for a three-course meal). The book also suggests that readers visit the tropical paradise of the Perhentian Islands. Website: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/  03 February 2010 11:29 Slowly on the Ganges: An Eight Hundred Mile Voyage across India Tourists will now be able to revisit the country's colonial past from Kolkata to Varanasi through the 800 mile cruise on the river Ganges with West Bengal Tourism launching the service. This is the first cruise on the Ganges after almost 200 years. Very few journeys can be as interesting as a journey into the colonial past. The eight hundred mile expedition is to be offered as a fifteen day trip and only ten sailings are planned for the coming season. The expedition takes in a number of the most important historical sites in India including the colonial splendours of Calcutta, the sacred places of Buddhism around Bodh Gaya and Varanasi. In addition, the cruise stops daily in smaller towns and villages to see handicrafts, rural life and a variety of local cultures as the cruise passes from region to region.  21 January 2010 15:32 Winchester Mansions, Cape Town, South Africa It's been a busy time at Winchester Mansions in Cape Town. The long awaited new bar, grew into a spectacular new bar and cellar! It's already proving to be very popular. All of the guest rooms and suites have now been equipped with new Sony Bravia flat screen, high definition t.v.'s. Sam Chatham, (long time 'side kick' of the boss, Nils Heckscher), left to start her own marketing company at the end of last year. She continues to handle the marketing through her company based in Cape Town. The Jazz Brunch is as popular as ever, so don't forget, if you are at the hotel on a Sunday, then we recommend pre-booking. The hotel has received some fabulous Trip Advisor reports recently, which you might like to check out when you have a moment.  18 January 2010 14:40 Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix 2010The Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix 2010 will once again burn the tracks at the Sepang Circuit (outside Kuala Lumpur city) from Friday 2nd April to Sunday 4th April 2010. Recognized as one of the most technical circuits in the world with a 5.5km track offering a combination of long high speed straights and tight twisting corners, the Sepang Circuit offer both the drivers and spectators spectacular challenges, for some classic Formula 1 action! Venue: Sepang Circuit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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 08 January 2010 10:12 Win a Luxury Holiday to Thailand & CambodiaNinety East and Etihad Airways have teamed up with Wanderlust magazine to offer one lucky reader and a companion a five-star luxury tailor-made trip to Thailand & Cambodia. The prize includes two nights in Bangkok, two nights in Siem Reap and two nights in Phnom Penh.
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Bangkok is a lively bustling capital, with all of Thai culture waiting to be explored - no matter what the visitor's interests. Spend a morning in the grounds of the 18th century Grand Palace or hire a long tail boat and explore the Klongs (canals). Alternatively experience some of the best Thai cuisine at one of the many gourmet restaurants or shop for incredible bargains at countless market stalls, Bangkok appeals to every possible taste. Siem Reap is the gateway to the temples of Angkor, Cambodia's spiritual and cultural heartland. It was a quiet and sleepy backwater until a few years ago and even now, in the midst of the tourism boom, it remains a charming atmospheric town with rural qualities. It is a must to explore the ancient collection of temples documenting the power of the Khmer empire and in particular the spectacular Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. Phnom Penh sits at the confluence of the Mekong, Tonle Bassac and Tonle Sap Rivers. Long considered the loveliest of the French-built cities of Indo-China, its charm, while tarnished, has largely managed to survive the violence of its recent history. You can discover the horrors of Pol Pot's reign and the crimes of the Khmer Rouge with visits to the poignant Tuol Sleng Museum (Security Prison 21) and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. How to enter Just follow this link to the Wanderlust Ninety East Competition, log in to your Wanderlust account (or register with them if you don't already have one), answer the question below and fill in your details in the form. The question is... What is the currency of Cambodia? If you would like a quote for one of your own tailor-made experiences please call one of our dedicated team on 0161 4306565 or click here to send us an enquiry.  24 December 2009 12:57 Pimalai Resort & Spa "Winner 2009 - Luxury Villa Category"Pimalai Resort & Spa, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the world, has just been voted “Winner 2009 – Luxury Villa Category” at the Annual World Luxury Hotel Awards.
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The very best performances of top hoteliers from across the world were recognized and celebrated at the 2009 “World Luxury Hotel Awards” glitzy gala ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 27th, 2009. The “World Luxury Hotel Awards” is about congratulating hotels that have taken the extra step with regards to their facilities and service excellence and, as such, they are differentiated from “good hotels” to become recognized as “exceptional hotels”. Mrs Paninart Tiyaphorn - Managing Director of Pimalai Resort and Spa was on hand to receive the 2009 Luxury Villa Category Award. The magnificent beach resort property, the pioneer of the deluxe hospitality on the Island of Lanta in Krabi province, sits on 25 hectares of lush tropical land with direct access to 900 meters of beach. It boosts exceptional facilities, including Deluxe rooms, Suites and Pool Villas, eight restaurants & bars, conference facilities, a spa, a scuba diving center and a wide range of recreational facilities. Peace, Serenity, Solitude….. These are the words that come to mind for Pimalai. Add to that elegance, nature and genuine friendly service. Be it for a honeymoon or a break from it all, Pimalai nestled in a lush tropical forest, is the destination to set your sights on. The resort combines all the right ingredients – subtle five star comfort, natural beauty, far from the crowds, with no noise except the sound of the waves sliding in and out and slowly breaking onto a pristine sandy beach.  17 December 2009 11:36 Amantaka, Luang Prabang, Laos Amantaka had its Grand Opening on 4 October 2009, and the hotel is now fully operational this month. Located just south of Phousi Mountain, the resort rests on a peninsula framed by the mighty Mekong and Khan Rivers. Amantaka offers 24 suites ranging in size from 70 to 120 square metres each. These include eight Suites, four Pool Suites, eight Khan Suites, two Mekong Suites and two Amantaka Suites, all with spacious interior and exterior living areas. It features an inviting swimming pool, tennis centre, gym and yoga studio.  07 December 2009 12:25 Indigo Pearl's Beach Club "White Christmas", Phuket, Thailand Award-winning Phuket spa resort Indigo Pearl is celebrating a 'White Christmas' with beach party featuring DJs, fire dancers and a spectacular Christmas themed buffet. The festive event is being staged in Arabian-style 'majili' tents on beautiful white sand Nai Yang Beach. With DJs playing 80s and 90s dance favourites, and a bar serving a wide selection of cocktails and mocktails, the Christmas beach buffet features a carving station serving traditional Christmas turkey, honey-glazed ham and roast lamb on a spit, plus a seafood BBQ fiesta including king prawn, lobster, swordfish, tuna and baby octopus.  02 December 2009 16:59 Conde Nast Traveller releases the Gold List 2009The fifth annual Gold List, which comprises a selection of hotels around the world that have the best service, rooms, food, ambience and design, location and leisure facilities, was recently released by Conde Nast Traveller. The following hotels in The Maldives have made it to the list :
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 23 November 2009 10:26 Diva features in Conde Nast Travellers's 'Hot List' 2009 Conde Nast Traveler's “Hot List 2009' features Diva in the Maldives. More village than resort, Diva occupies the whole of Didhoonolhu, one of the Maldives' biggest islands. It offers every stylish luxury one might hope for in a resort. There is a choice between 87 overwater and 57 beach villas (including 12 with pools), plus a presidential villa with 24-hour butler service. There are six excellent restaurants (seafood, Italian, North African, Indian, South-East Asian and modern Japanese) as well as six bars and a nightclub.  05 November 2009 15:02 Maldives Officially Launches New 7 Wonders of Nature CampaignMaldives has become one of the official finalists of the “New Seven Wonders of Nature” of the world. Maldives officially launched the campaign at a colourful ceremony held in Male on 03 October, 2009 during the Tourism Day celebrations. This National level campaign will continue in various locations in the Maldives and abroad throughout 2010 and 2011. Maldives is competing as a country against 27 other interesting and fascinating locations around the world to become one of only seven natural wonders to be revealed in 2011. The result of over 1 billion votes will be announced during the Official declaration event in 2011.
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