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Travel Deal:
Ko Samui, Thailand
The Deal: From June 1 through October 31, Amari Palm Reef
Resort on Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand is offering an
Early Bird package. The deal includes five nights in a Superior
Room including roundtrip airport transfers, discounted body
massage, a welcome set dinner, free room upgrade and free
laundry service (from USD $755).
The Setting: Amari Resort is nestled in a secluded part of
north Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui's most popular sunning location.
The resort has everything needed for a relaxing holiday
including Sivari Spa therapists, babysitter, WiFi, fitness centre,
and PADI dive masters. Guests can feast at Merante Seaside
restaurant or contemporary Prego Italian restaurant, then head
to the poolside bar or BarC to watch the sun go down over
drinks.
The Verdict: Book early and reap the benefits of this relaxing
escape, as well as extra nights at 10-percent discount on Internet
rates. Visit www.amari.com for more information.
Kristen Avis
Bocelli Performance in Hong Kong
While Southeast Asia offers oodles of culture, a night at the opera doesn’t
usually top the list. But fans of Andrea Bocelli can get a fix of the Tuscan
tenor on May 4 when the multi-talented vocalist performs in Hong Kong as
part of his 2010 World Tour. Bocelli has eight operas under his belt, including
La Boheme, Madame Butterfly and most recently, Carmen, but is perhaps better
known for his achievements in pop and classical music. His duet with Sarah
Brightman, “Time to Say Goodbye,” and his collaboration with Celine Dion
on “The Prayer” quickly gained international recognition. Dion once said, “If
God would have a singing voice, he would sound a lot like Andrea Bocelli.”
Other stops on the tour in Asia include Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei. Tickets can
be purchased online at www.hkticketing.com.
Logan Brown
World Gourmet Summit in Singapore
Craving a gastronomic getaway? Foodies seeking relief
need only head to Singapore for the Annual World Gourmet
Summit, an epicurean celebration happening from
April 11 to 25. Brace yourself for a culinary adventure that
will feature several world-renowned Michelin-star chefs
including Bruno Menard, Ferran Adrià and Andrea Breton;
vintage wines from Spain, France, Germany, Italy and
Australia; and a variety of culinary workshops, tastings,
demonstrations and dinners at local hotels and restaurants.
And for golfers, April 20 brings a fun-filled day of
18-hole play, canapés and wine and gourmet buffet dinner
at the Gourmet Golf Experience. For more details, visit
www.worldgourmetsummit.com.
Allison Grant
36 asialife HCMC asialife HCMC 37