Since the first race here back in 1999 the Malaysia Grand Prix has gained stature on the Formula One circuit.

Kuala Lumpur is a great setting for the race and all the considerable charms of both the Malaysian capital and the surrounding rural countryside are available to race goers. Formula One lovers have a good chance to see one of Asia’s best kept tourism secrets here - Malaysia.

The Sepang Circuit is a demanding 15-turn, 5.54 kilometer track. High speed straight aways and low speed corners put drivers to the test. This is one of Formula One’s most difficult tracks. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Cherating, about 35 miles north of Kuantan on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, is perhaps one of the best kept secrets in Southeast Asia. The beach village is, according to one source, “the perfect antidote to frantic city life.”

How good are the beaches there? Cherating became the home of Asia’s first Club Med. And parts of the beach are set aside as one of the world’s most important sea turtle sanctuaries.

But it is more than just beach that brings visitors to Cherating. Atmosphere is essential to the charm and attraction of Cherating. The actual town is basically a Malay kampung, or traditional village. Handicrafts and cultural events are everywhere. You can participate in the manufacturing of batik cloth. You can see Malay dance or watch a traditional shadow puppet play. And of course there is food. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Nha Trang. While Tran Phu (the main public beach) is inviting, there are better beaches to the north of the city and on some of the islands in the bay.

Hon Chong Beach is about 10 minutes from town. If you have extra time on your hands, Dai Lanh Beach (about an hour to the north) is worth a day trip. It is also possible to catch a cruise to the bay’s islands; they provide some of the best beaches.

Phu Quoc. In the Gulf of Thailand about 40 from Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Phu Quoc has some of the most idyllic and undisturbed beaches on Earth. It is the largest island in Vietnam, 25 miles from Ha Tien.

The 30 mile long island is a year-round draw for the small number of tourists fortunate enough to learn about it. The island’s shores are so magnificent that Marcia Selva, writing for Destination Vietnam, described one beach there as “the most beautiful beach I had ever seen.”

Kien Giang Province. Kien Giang Province offers other beaches for the international visitor. The town of Ha Tien on Vietnam’s border with Cambodia was chosen because of its beauty as the site to shoot the French film L’amant (The Lover) in 1995. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Italy, officially known as the Italian Republic, is a Southern European country. Italy is exceptionally popular all over the world because of its history and entertainment alongside other factors.

Villas are becoming an important part of planning for a vacation in Italy. Villas In Italy provide you with the privacy of your own Italian residence while giving you a chance to be acquainted with the local city or town.

In Roman culture a villa used to be a luxurious country house built by a member of the upper class as a second or third residence. It was not the main place of residence and city folks usually had 2 villas. One of the 2 villas could be easily reached from Rome if needed and the other was seasonally used and had servants permanently there to run it. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Taking pictures when you go on vacation is extremely important. It will allow you to re-visit all those fond memories and also make for great conversation pieces when you return home.

On your Italian vacation there will be many opportunities to take tons of pictures. The country is famous for its beautiful architecture, amazing landscapes and friendly people.

There is a photo opportunity every corner you turn. You will want to remember what the Vatican looked like when you first saw it or the huge Colosseum. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Well-wishers and organisations have been invited to sponsor a bird cage with a crystal dove for a minimum RM1,000 which will go towards charity.

The cages, with the names of the donors, will become part of a Christmas tree which will be displayed at the lobby of the Shangri-La Hotel here, which is creative in raising funds for needy Malaysians. [Read the rest of this entry...]

The 71-year-old S.Vellayutham had boarded a lucky 10am train from KLIA and later clinched the 20 millionth passenger title on arrival at the Kuala Lumpur City Terminal.

It was his first time stepping into the Express Rail Link (ERL) train. He was so tired after a long journey from India and all he wanted was to see his family back home in Manjung, Perak.

He was picked based on a computerised tracking system, that calculates the number of passengers arriving at the terminal on a daily basis. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Singapore has awarded the country’s two low-cost carriers, Jetstar Asia and Tiger Airways, the rights to operate a daily service to Kuala Lumpur from Feb 1.

The decision was made by the Singapore Air Traffic Rights Committee, the authority responsible for allocating air rights to Singapore carriers.

It was agreed at the recent round of air services consultations between Singapore and Malaysia, that low-cost carriers from both countries would be allowed to operate four daily services on the sector.

The low-cost air service is in addition to the daily shuttle flights being operated jointly by the national carriers of both countries, Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.

If you are traveling to Italy for vacation, you need to be aware of some basics about the currency.

Travelers are usually concerned with several questions. What is the currency conversion rate? Where can I change my dollars into Euros when I arrive? Can I use my travelers’ checks? Are ATM machines readily available? What if I need a larger amount of cash and I need a bank? Can I use my major credit card at many places? What about tax-free shopping?

These are all great questions to ask before you go on your Italy vacation and each one has an answer that will be addressed here. [Read the rest of this entry...]

For the budget conscious traveler, an Italian vacation may seem far out of reach. But many people are surprised to find that having cheap Italy vacation may be well within the cards.

One of the most expensive aspects of a vacation is usually the airfare and hotel. So what are the options available for those who want to enjoy Italy and save at the same time?

Well, for starters you may want to go on your vacation to Italy during the off season. This will mean that you will find cheaper airfares. [Read the rest of this entry...]