| Asia has been known in the past as destination | | | | the world travel scene. The country's economy is |
| for travelers on a budget, looking for an exotic | | | | growing exponentially through the importance of |
| experience. But as there were no real luxury | | | | information technology to the world today, and |
| hotels and resorts in Asia, travelers looking for | | | | the number of luxury hotels and resorts is |
| pampering and luxury in their holiday went to | | | | growing with it. India offers the beautiful sights |
| Europe or the Pacific islands. Nowadays, tourism | | | | that it has for hundreds of years, like the Taj |
| employs over 250 million people in developing | | | | Mahal, amazing wildlife, the Ganges, and refreshing |
| nations, and is the prime source of GDP income | | | | tropical beaches. But in 2008, it also offers a |
| for many countries. Happily, now those looking for | | | | standard of service which has not been equaled in |
| a luxury holiday in Asia can find one easily -it is | | | | the country's past, as far as tourism is concerned. |
| simply a matter of deciding where to go in that | | | | Hotels and resorts in India now offer luxury and |
| wide and diverse continent! We look at what will | | | | lavish comfort as well as culture, beautiful scenery |
| be hot in 2008 in Asian travel. | | | | and delicious native cuisine! |
| China is a destination that cannot be overlooked | | | | A recent survey of holidaymakers found that |
| for 2008. The Olympics will create an atmosphere | | | | Hong Kong was named by 74% as their most |
| of excitement, energy, hope and togetherness | | | | likely travel destination for this year. So what is it |
| that is not often experienced while on holidays. | | | | about this small nation that captures the |
| Even recent natural events in China will not be | | | | imagination of so many? It is a comfortable |
| able to dull the bright flame of the Olympic torch | | | | destination for Western travelers -Cantonese and |
| for globetrotters. There is a multitude of | | | | English are both primary languages of the nation. |
| packages available, and in fact there have been | | | | You will also find such Western artifacts as |
| over one hundred new hotel developments in | | | | Catholic churches and theaters showing the latest |
| China in the last four years, in anticipation of the | | | | Hollywood blockbuster. This has meant that Hong |
| Olympics. If you are looking for a luxury rest in | | | | Kong was one of the first Asian travel |
| Asia this year, a great place to start is China. | | | | destinations to explore the luxury market fully. |
| In many parts of the world, the weather is | | | | You'll find superb luxury hotels in Hong Kong, like |
| starting to nip at your ears a little when you go | | | | the Shangri-La, the Four Seasons, or the Grand |
| outside ... leaves are curling and browning, and the | | | | Hyatt. As a country which is used to providing |
| world is looking a bit greyer. However many Asian | | | | sumptuous luxury for its guests, Hong Kong |
| destinations are just heating up for summer in the | | | | makes your Asian holiday experience a truly |
| last half of 2008 -Thailand is one of them. Thailand | | | | decadent one. |
| boasts luxury hotels at a fraction of the price you | | | | When you are looking for accommodation in this |
| would pay for such facilities in Europe or the | | | | year's hottest Asian countries for luxury travel, |
| Americas, and the service of local staff is second | | | | remember to check out the reviews on the web |
| to none. Try local adventures like elephant rides or | | | | -you'll soon find out the best places to stay for |
| Tantric massage courses for a genuine Thai | | | | your luxury Asian holiday, where to go and what |
| experience. | | | | to see. |
| India is another destination that is exploding onto | | | | |