March 20th, 2009
Taking place from 13 – 17 April 2009, Thingyan (or Myanmar New Year) is a great opportunity for travelers to observe the cultural traditions of Myanmar. The Myanmar people celebrate the Thingyan Festival by sprinkling or pouring water on one another, believing that all the evils and bad luck of the previous year will be washed away. Exotissimo Myanmar has created a Thingyan Special Package (a 6 Days / 5 Nights program from 12 – 17 April) to immerse clients in this merry festival. Click here to view the itinerary, or contact myanmar@exotissimo.com for more information.
March 19th, 2009
Meanwhile, some of our preferred hotels in Hoi An, Danang, Nha Trang, Phan Thiet and Phu Quoc are offering attractive 3-night stays. View these beach break discounts here. Longer or shorter stays are also available.
March 19th, 2009
Exotissimo Vietnam has secured some fabulous deals at our favorite hotels and villas, designed to increase occupancy and to help you beat the credit crunch. Click here to see our full list of great deals.
March 18th, 2009
Mid-April is the time for many New Year celebrations in Southeast Asia. Exotissimo Cambodia and Laos will be closed from 14 – 16 April for Chaul Chnam Thmey and Pii Mai Lao respectively. In Thailand, our offices will be closed for Songkran from 13 – 15 April while our Myanmar offices will close from 13 – 17 April during Thingyan. Exotissimo Vietnam will remain open during this time. We would like to remind all agents to confirm bookings for this period as soon as possible.
March 17th, 2009
We have moved our 2009 familiarization trips to September in order to better suit agent’s travel schedules. The new dates are Myanmar: 6 – 13 September, Vietnam – Cambodia: 13 – 25 September and Thailand – Laos: 20 – 27 September. To view all the itineraries and pricing information, click here. For booking inquiry, contact marketing@exotissimo.com.
March 13th, 2009
Recently, several bars and clubs have opened in Phnom Penh in addition to the existing ones, proving that the capital is fast becoming a hip and trendy city after dark. Exotissimo highlights below some of the most exciting places for night owls.
The Chinese House: Overlooking the Tonle Sap River, this beautifully restored 100-year house features a cozy lounge bar and art gallery, making it a great place to enjoy drinks and snacks in style while admiring contemporary art pieces.
Gasolina: Close to the Boeng Keng Kong Market, this Spanish-style restaurant and bar serves tapas, cocktails, Chilean wines, Belgian beer in a lush garden setting. Salsa dance and martial arts lessons are regular activities and live music is performed on Friday nights.
Memphis Club: The popular Memphis Club delivers live music ranging from classic rock to country to blues every evening from Monday to Saturday.
Riverhouse Lounge: Popular among the local, expatriate, and tourist crowds, this elegant club boasts of a team of local and foreign DJs, a large selection of drinks, and panoramic views of the Tonle Sap River from its balcony.
Pontoon: Situated upon a floating dock, Pontoon is a popular for its house and electronic music, a well-stocked bar and is deemed as the place ‘to see and to be seen’.
La Mansion: The latest addition to Phnom Penh’s party scene, La Mansion is housed in a crumbling 2-storey Rococo building that makes a charming setting for dance parties and attracts a cool mix of local expatriates and tourists on weekends.
March 12th, 2009
The new Boutique Raft Resort is an intimate property located along Kanchanburi’s Kwai River. Guests can choose to stay in the land-based units or in river rooms set up on floating rafts. The restaurant serves a wide range of local and international dishes. With a series of charming natural and historical sites in its vicinity, this resort is recommended for guests who wish to uncover the romantic ambience and poignant war-time monuments of Kanchanaburi.
March 11th, 2009
After more than a year of extensive re-furbishing, Road to Mandalay will resume its river cruise operations along the Irrawaddy River on 26 August 2009.
All cabins and suites of this luxurious cruiser are now equipped with individual air-conditioning systems.
March 10th, 2009
The latest addition to Vientiane’s hotel sector, Vansana Riverside Hotel had a soft opening on 7 February 2009. It features 77 rooms, a swimming pool, conference rooms, a restaurant and bar. Located by the Mekong River, the Vasana is only a short walk away from the town center.
March 10th, 2009
Le Camargue is a new restaurant that has just started operations in Vientiane. The restaurant specializes in Southern French cuisine. Situated by the riverside, it can seat up to 38 people.
