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Big saving on Christmas cruise expedition, Indonesia

Thursday, September 18th, 2014

Still looking for somewhere to go at Christmas? We might have something for you! Book this 11 days sailing cruise onboard the Ombak Putih and enjoy this Special Offer 'Free Domestic Flights', saving up to USD $1,100 What: Sailing cruise (Papua & Central Maluku Expedition) onboard Ombak Putih Where: Kaimana - Misool ...

Last minute deal – Adventure cruise November 2014, Indonesia

Thursday, September 18th, 2014

Super deal available for adventure cruise onboard the Ombak Putih. When book this November cruise, you are entitled to free domestic flights (associating with the cruise program) which saves you up to USD $700+. What: Sailing cruise (Snorkelling & Paddling) onboard Ombak Putih Where: Sorong - Raja Ampat - Sorong, Indonesia When: 20-29 ...

50% discount Special pre-Christmas cruise, Cambodia

Thursday, September 18th, 2014

Take this opportunity and enjoy our offer of up to 50% discount for river cruise onboard the Toum Tiou II between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Duration: 3 days 2 nights Where: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap When: 20-22 Dec 2014 Contact Symbiosis for further details.

“Green Season” promotions at HanumanAlaya, Siem Reap

Thursday, September 11th, 2014

Symbiosis is pleased to offer the Green Season promotions for the HanumanAlaya and HanumanAlaya Villa that began on 1 April 2014. During September our offer is rooms at half‐price, while October has a ‘Stay 3, Pay 2’ promo. From 1 to 30 September 2014 - Stay minimum 1 night get 50% Discount ...

Cambodia Visa fee increases

Thursday, September 11th, 2014

Visas for foreigners entering Cambodia will increase by $10 on 1 October. Tourists will pay $30 upon arrival, with business visas increasing to $35. The ministry said it was to keep in line with visa costs in other neighbouring countries and was the first increase since 1997. E‐visas will increase ...

End of Season – 50% discount at Dewa, Phuket

Monday, September 8th, 2014

Fabulous End of Season promotion available for stay at Dewa Phuket - Thailand! Book your stay for from between 08th September - 31 October 2014 and enjoy a 50% off of the normal rates. Please contact Symbiosis for further details

DAN Introduces New Travel Insurance Plans

Saturday, September 6th, 2014

Divers Alert Network, the leader in dive safety, has introduced two new travel insurance plans to the scuba diving and travel communities. Based on DAN’s 30+ years of emergency travel assistance experience, these plans have been redesigned and offer enhanced levels of coverage to provide protection for unforeseen travel events. ...

Thailand visa extensions approved

Saturday, September 6th, 2014

The Thai military government has announced that foreign tourists to the country can now extend their free 30 day visa’s to 60 days once in Thailand. Hurray!

Sabah Sea Curfew Extended again

Wednesday, August 20th, 2014

The curfew on the East Coast of Sabah, involving the area starting three nautical miles from shore until the international borders with the Philippines, has yet again been extended to 2nd September 2014. However, it will be now only be a 10-hour daily sea curfew from 7pm to 5am. This ...

Mekong River Cruise at half price, Oct 14

Tuesday, August 19th, 2014

Fabulous opportunity to spend a week cruising the lower Mekong River aboard the lovely Toum Tiou river cruiser between Saigon and Angkor Wat for a fraction of the normal price. But you will need to be quick! Dates are: 01 to 08 Oct, 2014: Siem Reap (Angkor) to Saigon 16 to 23 Oct ...

Burma Begins Trial Run for Online Tourism Visas

Thursday, August 14th, 2014

Burma’s Ministry of Immigration and Population this week began a trial period for an online tourism visa application system that is due to be fully implemented next month. During the trial run, applicants are required to fill out an online visa form, verify that all the information entered is correct and ...

New air routes between Phu Quoc and Singapore, Cambodia

Friday, August 1st, 2014

Starting from 1 November 2014, Vietnam Airlines will launch 2 new international routes from Phu Quoc airport to Singapore and Cambodia. The first route to Singapore will carry 2 flights a week and the second to Siem Reap will carry 3 flights a week.

Top 50 Philippine cities to see in your lifetime

Thursday, July 24th, 2014

[caption id="attachment_3355" align="alignright" width="660"] Daraga Church with active volcano, Mount Mayon, in the background[/caption]The Philippines has a rich and colourful culture. If you're creating a bucket list of places across the Philippines’ 7107 islands to visit, Ivan About Town’s list of 50 cities (and towns), each with a rich history, ...

Exceptional Last Minute Offer: Liveaboard Komodo, July

Monday, July 7th, 2014

"Total Komodo" dive cruise from Bima to Labuan Bajo aboard the deluxe WAOW sailing boat. Dates: 14 to 25 July 2014, 12 days / 11 nights Save: EUR 820 / USD 1,110 Price: from EUR 3,695 / USD 5,000 per person, depending on cabin  Remaining spaces are in Deluxe, Superior and Master cabins.  Contact Symbiosis Custom Travel today book.

Increase in price for Indonesia Visa

Friday, July 4th, 2014

The Indonesian Immigration office has announced and implemented an increase in Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) fee starting on 3rd July 2014 at any international airport or official seaport in Indonesia.  The price for a seven-day visa-on-arrival has been set to $15 from the initial $10, while the price for a 30-day visa-on-arrival ...