Thursday, December 06, 2007

Retiring In Pattaya Thailand

Retiring In Pattaya Thailand: "Pattaya, in Chonburi province of Thailand, is about 150 kilometers southeast of Bangkok. It is probably the most well-known destination in Thailand for foreigner alike. The Pattaya city and its three beaches – Pattaya, Jomtien, and Naklua – grew rapidly during and after the Vietnam War, when the Americans built a naval base and American GIs invaded the town for “Rest and Recreation” Today Pattaya boasts dozens of Five-star hotels, luxurious resorts, and a vibrant nightlife with hundreds of bars, nightclubs, and restaurants." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on how to retire to Pattaya Thailand.) ...

How to Handle an Airline Complaint

How to Handle an Airline Complaint: "Take notes at the time the incident occurs and jot down the names of the carrier employees with whom you dealt. Keep all of your travel documents (ticket receipts, baggage check stubs, boarding passes, etc.) as well as receipts for any out-of-pocket expenses that were incurred as a result of the mishandling. Here are some helpful tips should you choose to write a letter." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on how to handle complaints to airlines.) ...

A Different South Pacific Island For Your Romantic Getaway

A Different South Pacific Island For Your Romantic Getaway: "A South Pacific Vacation makes you think of Fiji, French Polynesia, Tahiti, but not perhaps Lord Howe Island. Yet Lord Howe Island could be just the perfect South Pacific Island vacation destination, a real romantic getaway, and yet easily accessible from the eastern seaboard of Australia, as it only takes two hours flying time. Lord Howe Island is an extraordinary place, and has been described as the last paradise, where you will often find more fish and bird species than people, and this includes the visitors as well!! The reason for this is there are around 300 residents and then a restriction of 400 visitors at any one time. For this reason it is never crowded, and a good reason to call itself a real south pacific island romantic getaway" ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on Lord Howe Island in the South Pacific.) ...

Cheap Holidays In Fiji

Cheap Holidays In Fiji: "The perfect cheap holidays in Fiji might include planning your itinerary to include a visit to Sigatoka to see the beautiful and adventurous Naihehe Caves. These caves are something to see as they show the history of the area because they were the Korovusolo fortress. In the same area, you will find the best beach, you have ever seen. Natadola Beach has shade trees, the whitest sands and if you want to take a horseback ride on the beach, the horses are gentle and well trained, children and adults will find this a great way to spend the day." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on discount Fijiian holidays and vacations. ) ...

Siargao: The Philippines' Ultimate Surfing Destination

Siargao: The Philippines' Ultimate Surfing Destination: "In Northern Mindanao lies a small island with a big reputation. It has been dubbed as the ultimate surfing destination in the Philippines. Foreigners and out-of-town locals alike have traveled to Siargao to experience for themselves the waves that have lured many surfers to stay in this island for good. For many, what was once a weekend of surfing has become a lifelong pursuit. Many dedicated American and Australian surfers now call this island home. It is not hard to see why. Siargao has a beauty unique from all others. Its land is unspoiled by commercialism; it has no pollution, and offers a laid-back and relaxed way of life. Many visitors find it very hard to pack up and leave the island." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on Siargao surfing.) ...

Gift Giving In Various Cultures

Gift Giving In Various Cultures: "The businessman who heads off to China to secure more business with a clock as a gift, may find himself returning home with a loss of business instead! The reason? In many Chinese dialects, the phrase 'give clock' [song zhong] sounds the same as the ones which refer to attending a funeral or seeing someone off into death. Some also see it as referring to the ending of a relationship rather than beginning or stengthing one. Either way, the businessman should have done his homework before leaving." ... (Click on title link above to read entire cultural gift giving article...)