Archive for the ‘Southeast Asia’ Category
Monday, June 2nd, 2014
Book by 30th June 2014 and receive 15% discount on any Komodo National Park trip departing in 2014 on SY Indo Siren!
This dive route allows you to explore the Komodo dive sites to their fullest. The diving is varied from muck dives in Bima Bay, sloping reefs and dark volcanic ...
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Wednesday, May 28th, 2014
SilkAir has launched flights between Singapore and Kalibo the gateway to Boracay in Philippines.
Kalibo will be SilkAir’s third destination in the Philippines after Cebu and Davao, increasing the number of destinations in SilkAir’s route network to 46 destinations in 12 countries.
Flights to Kalibo will be operated on a thrice weekly ...
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Wednesday, May 28th, 2014
The Thai military has announced a shortened curfew, now to operate from midnight until 4am.
In Bangkok, both The BTS Skytrain and MRT Subway are operating as normal during the day, but will stop services at 9pm for the duration of the curfew. However, BTS and MRT urge all those ...
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Tuesday, May 27th, 2014
Planning for a dive trip this summer? Why not come to Raja Ampat and enjoy our special deal?
When: 05-19 July 2014
What: 15% discount for pre-booked accommodation/diving package
Where: Raja 4 Divers - Pulau Pef, Raja Ampat - Indonesia
See our Raja 4 Divers' Dive Package or Contact Symbiosis for further queries.
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Friday, May 23rd, 2014
At 16:30 on Thursday afternoon, the Thai military staged a coup that, among other things, dissolved the caretaker government, suspended the constitution, banned gatherings of more than five people, and issued a curfew across the country that starts at 22:00 and ends at 05:00.
The curfew applies to everyone in Thailand, ...
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Tuesday, May 20th, 2014
This morning at 3am the Thai army declared martial law in Thailand.
The army chief, Gen Prayuth, signed the "first announcement" to set up the Peace-Keeping Command Centre (PKCC) under the military and dissolved the government's Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order. Under the "second announcement" of the ...
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Monday, May 19th, 2014
For quick decision makers we have an attractive Last Minute offer for a week dive package at the lovely Mapia Resort in Northern Sulawesi, bookable from today:
Dates: Throughout June until 15th of July and September
Accommodation: 7 nights Mapia Resort
Diving: 10 boat dives
Extras: 1 Minahasa volcano ...
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Friday, May 16th, 2014
[caption id="attachment_2015" align="alignright" width="400"] Painted Frogfish (Antennarius pictus) - Juvenile[/caption]Some great last minute deals for divers in the muck diving heaven of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia, staying at Kungkungan Bay Resort.
Special 1
4nights / 3 diving days (9 day dives)
Only US$ 850 (savings of $200)
Special 2
7 nights / 6 diving days (18 ...
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Friday, April 18th, 2014
Symbiosis Custom Travel is pleased to be able to offer discount prices on these luxury river cruises along Myanmar’s (Burma’s) great waterways this summer.
Pyay (Prome) to Kalay, 14 nights on the Irrawaddy and Chindwin rivers
Vessel: RV Katha Pandaw
Departs: August 16th, 2014
Offer: 20% off
Price: starting at USD 3,508 ...
Posted in Burma, Cruises, Culture & History, River Cruises, River Cruising, Special Offers, Symbiosis Custom Travel | No Comments »
Wednesday, April 9th, 2014
"Butanding interaction" is the Philippines' official term for swimming with whalesharks. Butanding, a Bicol dialect word, means blind shark, which is how local fishermen once thought, incorrectly, of these creatures. Local whaleshark guides are known as Butanding interaction officers - or BIO - a somewhat pompous term for a good ...
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Wednesday, April 9th, 2014
A glorious way to gently explore these 2 beautiful countries is to take a luxury cruise along one of the worlds's greatest rivers, the mighty Mekong, as it flows through the heart of Cambodia and out though Vietnam's Mekong Delta.
[caption id="attachment_3233" align="alignleft" width="660"] Pandaw in front of Phnom Penh's Royal ...
Posted in Cambodia, Cruises, Culture & History, River Cruises, River Cruising, Special Offers, Symbiosis Custom Travel, Travel & Tourism, Vietnam | No Comments »
Thursday, March 27th, 2014
A day of anti-government protest has been called for Saturday 29th March in Bangkok. Disruption to some streets and increased traffic is expected.
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Wednesday, March 26th, 2014
Good news for travellers from Scotland, Qatar are launching flights to Doha from Edinburgh using the new Boeing Dreamliner, starting on 28 May this year. With connections from there to numerous destinations in Asia, this should noticeably shorten travel times to this part of the world.
Flying direct to and from ...
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Tuesday, March 25th, 2014
If you haven't yet booked your Komodo dive cruise yet, here's some good news. Mermaid are offering 10% discounts on all of their trips in June (subject to availability, of course).
For schedules, Prices and to reserve your berth, visit the Symbiosis Cutostom Travel Dive Komodo webpage.
Cruises are either 7 or ...
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Thursday, March 20th, 2014
Please pass this on to all your Vietnamese friends and acquaintances!
[caption id="attachment_3203" align="alignleft" width="660"] Wild Aid's new Anti-Rhino Horn campaign for Vietnam[/caption]
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