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Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Cambodia, Siem Reap & Angkor Wat
After a short flight we arrived Siem Reap, Cambodia. Upon arrival we transferred to our the luxurious hotel, Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort. We stopped enroute to view the farmers watering their crops and take in the sites of life along the way..
It's very warm here. It was great to enjoy some down time at the pool.
We visited an orphanage. The children were wonderful! They were so happy to show us around their home and everyone was pleased to purchase some of their paintings.
Early this morning we visited Angkor Archaeological Park. The heat is too intense midday so all sightseeing must be done either early morning or late afternoon. Angkor Wat is a Hindu temple complex and the largest religious monument in the world. The temple was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture and has become a symbol of Cambodia appearing on it's national flag. The modern name, Angkor Wat, means "Temple City".
This afternoon we travelled through the rural countryside to visit the pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei, a 10th century Cambodian temple known at the shrine of women.
This evening we enjoyed a dinner show with cultural song and dance.
The women are beautiful and the costumes very colourful.
Tomorrow we leave Siem Reap and head towards Tonle Sap Lake to board the luxurious 124-passenger AmaLotus cruise ship.
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Vietnam, sailing in Halong Bay
After breakfast we checked out of our Hanoi hotel and boarded the bus for a scenic drive to spectacular Halong Bay. (Vietnamese: Vịnh Hạ Long, 
listen, literally: "descending dragon bay") is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes.
Hạ Long Bay has an area of around 1,553 km2, including 1,960–2,000 islets, most of which are limestone.The limestone in this bay has gone through 500 million years of formation in different conditions and environments. The evolution of the karst in this bay has taken 20 million years under the impact of the tropical wet climate.
listen, literally: "descending dragon bay") is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes.Hạ Long Bay has an area of around 1,553 km2, including 1,960–2,000 islets, most of which are limestone.The limestone in this bay has gone through 500 million years of formation in different conditions and environments. The evolution of the karst in this bay has taken 20 million years under the impact of the tropical wet climate.
Our home for the next night is a luxury Junk. We spent the afternoon and evening sailing among the mystical limestome peaks.
The scenery is magnificent and the ship very comfortable. Here's a little monkey perched on a rock wall.
The ladies are having great fun with "Vino the Beaver", their new friend and WTN's Mascot. My, she sure gets around. Earlier this year she visited Southern France and now Halong Bay, Vietnam. Lucky beaver.
The weather is fabulous, the company superb and the scenery absolutely magnificent. What more can one ask for. The ladies are becoming great friends and really enjoying this wonderful adventure together, including early morning exercise on the deck. A great way to start the day!
Today our journey continues as we leave Vietnam and fly to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Stay tuned!
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Hanoi, Vietnam -1st day of sightseeing 13Nov2013.
Vietnam & Cambodia tour - Day 1 of sightseeing.
http://womenstravelnetwork.ca/vietnamcambodia-the-riches-of-the-mekong-river-nov-2013/
Hanoi, Vietnam. The weather is prefect and everyone is having a great time.
Here are some photos of our first day of sightseeing in the city of Hanoi.
Enjoying our first dinner in Hanoi.
Just hanging around. Stopped to have a break. Weather has been just perfect.
At the Temple of Literature, students go there to get their class pictures taken. The ladies are dressed in their silk gowns , just beautiful young people. They gave us a lesson at the Temple of Literature
Cyclo ride.. WOW If you want to get a real
feel for a drive in the French Quarters in Hanoi, take a ride on a
cyclo. Had to close your eyes once in awhile. but what a thrill. More
fun than wonderland.
Hanoi traffic
A few pictures of our Hote , Sofitel Legend Metropole. What a life !!
Did you know that President V. Putin from Russia is staying at our hotel. Very exciting.
Tomorrow we are heading one of Vietnam’s most renowned locations, Ha Long Bay. We'll board a traditional wooden Junk and set sail to discover the Bay’s magnificent scenery set amidst stunning limestone cliffs.
http://womenstravelnetwork.ca/vietnamcambodia-the-riches-of-the-mekong-river-nov-2013/
Hanoi, Vietnam. The weather is prefect and everyone is having a great time.
Here are some photos of our first day of sightseeing in the city of Hanoi.
Enjoying our first dinner in Hanoi.
At the Temple of Literature, students go there to get their class pictures taken. The ladies are dressed in their silk gowns , just beautiful young people. They gave us a lesson at the Temple of Literature
A few pictures of our Hote , Sofitel Legend Metropole. What a life !!
Did you know that President V. Putin from Russia is staying at our hotel. Very exciting.
Tomorrow we are heading one of Vietnam’s most renowned locations, Ha Long Bay. We'll board a traditional wooden Junk and set sail to discover the Bay’s magnificent scenery set amidst stunning limestone cliffs.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Vietnam & Cambodia - arrival Hanoi
Vietnam & Cambodia tour with pre-trip extension to Hanoi and Halong Bay.
Nov. 12, 2014.
The group arrived safely at Hanoi, Vietnam inspite of the super storm Typhoon Hayain. It certainly was a bit touch and go as to whether the ladies would land in Hanoi or be rerouted to Siem Reap, Cambodia Everyone was quite relieved and happy the trip is back on track and will be going as planned.
Nov. 13, 2014.
Their first day of touring will take them to visit Hanoi’s most famous historical and cultural sites: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, One-pillar Pagoda and The Temple of Literature. In the afternoon they'll experience an authentic rickshaw ride (known as “cyclo”) in the Old Quarter, followed by a traditional water puppet show.
Tomorrow they depart Hanoi for a scenic motor
coach ride to one of Vietnam’s most renowned locations, Ha Long Bay. They'll board a traditional wooden Junk that combines classic beauty with modern conveniences, plus luxurious overnight accommodations and set sail to discover the Bay’s magnificent scenery set amidst stunning limestone cliffs.
Nov. 12, 2014. The group arrived safely at Hanoi, Vietnam inspite of the super storm Typhoon Hayain. It certainly was a bit touch and go as to whether the ladies would land in Hanoi or be rerouted to Siem Reap, Cambodia Everyone was quite relieved and happy the trip is back on track and will be going as planned.
Nov. 13, 2014.
Their first day of touring will take them to visit Hanoi’s most famous historical and cultural sites: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, One-pillar Pagoda and The Temple of Literature. In the afternoon they'll experience an authentic rickshaw ride (known as “cyclo”) in the Old Quarter, followed by a traditional water puppet show.
Tomorrow they depart Hanoi for a scenic motor coach ride to one of Vietnam’s most renowned locations, Ha Long Bay. They'll board a traditional wooden Junk that combines classic beauty with modern conveniences, plus luxurious overnight accommodations and set sail to discover the Bay’s magnificent scenery set amidst stunning limestone cliffs.
Friday, June 28, 2013
FREE Canada Day Celebrations.
Canada turns 146 on July 1st! Parks Canada celebrates Canada Day with free admission
to all national parks, national historic sites and national marine
conservation areas across the country. Have a look below at Canada Day
activities taking place at a Parks Canada location near you!
OTTAWA CELEBRATIONS
Join Parks Canada at Major's Hill Park, in downtown Ottawa, to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the establishment of the French colony of Île Royale (Cape Breton Island) and the town of Louisbourg. Step back in time to the 1700s! Introduce yourself to 'residents' of 18th-century Louisbourg, enjoy fun activities for the whole family like making your very own three-cornered hat, and take a souvenir photo with our mascot Parka and our giant inflatable beaver!
Stop by the Ottawa Locks, on the Rideau Canal National Historic Site and drop in at the airbrush tattoo parlour. Get information about Parks Canada's fascinating places. Watch the Fortress of Louisbourg drummers perform live on Parliament Hill with members of Radio Radio during the evening show celebrating Canada's 146th anniversary!
Parks Canada wants to remind everyone that admission will be free in all 44 national parks, 167 national historic sites, and four national marine conservation areas on July 1, Canada Day,
OTTAWA CELEBRATIONS
Join Parks Canada at Major's Hill Park, in downtown Ottawa, to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the establishment of the French colony of Île Royale (Cape Breton Island) and the town of Louisbourg. Step back in time to the 1700s! Introduce yourself to 'residents' of 18th-century Louisbourg, enjoy fun activities for the whole family like making your very own three-cornered hat, and take a souvenir photo with our mascot Parka and our giant inflatable beaver!
Stop by the Ottawa Locks, on the Rideau Canal National Historic Site and drop in at the airbrush tattoo parlour. Get information about Parks Canada's fascinating places. Watch the Fortress of Louisbourg drummers perform live on Parliament Hill with members of Radio Radio during the evening show celebrating Canada's 146th anniversary!
Parks Canada wants to remind everyone that admission will be free in all 44 national parks, 167 national historic sites, and four national marine conservation areas on July 1, Canada Day,
To celebrate Canada Day, Canadians are invited to participate in an array of activities offered across the country.
For information on celebrations across the country click on the following link.
Check out the social networks to stay connected.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
World's best airlines. Is your favourite airline on the list?
I came across this article written by one of my associates, Jen Savedra. Is your airline on this list?
20 JUN 2013: The 2013 World Airline Awards have been announced at the Paris Air Show. The largest airline passenger satisfaction survey in the world is based on the opinions of thousands of air travellers from around the globe who are asked to rate their experiences with more than 200 airlines.
20 JUN 2013: The 2013 World Airline Awards have been announced at the Paris Air Show. The largest airline passenger satisfaction survey in the world is based on the opinions of thousands of air travellers from around the globe who are asked to rate their experiences with more than 200 airlines.
There's a bit of a hitch however. The awards are run by Skytrax, whose airline and airport review site, airlinequality.com was discredited last year by the Advertising Standards Authority in the UK, which apparently found it was unable to back up several of its claims, including providing proof that reviews on its website were posted by genuine passengers.
The ASA said that Skytrax, which also runs an airline review site airline quality.com had not followed the robust procedures it claimed it had in place to check all reviews on the website were genuine.
Skytrax claims its World Airline Awards, which are separate from airline quality.com, are based on the rating of over 40 key aspects of airline product and service, including everything from check-in, seat comfort and in-flight entertainment to cabin cleanliness, quality of food and the service from cabin crew.
The UK-based business said "the survey is held in high esteem for its clarity of process, and the rigorously rules of independence."
So now with all that out in the open, awards are still fun - so here are some of the awards and Canada features in several.
Top 20 World's Best Airlines
1 Emirates
2 Qatar Airways
3 Singapore Airlines
4 ANA All Nippon Airways
5 Asiana Airlines
6 Cathay Pacific Airways
7 Etihad Airways
8 Garuda Indonesia
9 Turkish Airlines
10 Qantas Airways
11 Lufthansa
12 EVA Air
13 Virgin Australia
14 Malaysia Airlines
15 Thai Airways
16 Swiss Int'l Air Lines
17 Korean Air
18 Air New Zealand
19 Hainan Airlines
20 Air Canada *
* Air Canada has announced that it has also been chosen best North American Airline, but this group has not yet been posted on the Skytrax site.
Best Leisure Airlines
1 Thomson Airways
2 Air Transat
3 Thomas Cook Airlines
4 SunExpress
5 Monarch Airlines
Best Low-Cost Airlines
1 AirAsia
2 Jetstar Airways
3 Virgin America
4 AirAsia X
5 Indigo
6 Norwegian
7 Jetstar Asia
8 easyJet
9 WestJet
10 Azul Airlines
AIRPORT AWARD WINNERS
Best Airports in North America
1 Vancouver International Airport
2 Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
3 Denver International Airport
4 San Francisco International Airport
5 Toronto Pearson International Airport
6 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
7 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
8 Halifax Stanfield International Airport
9 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
10 New York JFK International Airport
Best Airports in Central America/Caribbean
1 Panama Tocumen International Airport
2 San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport
3 El Salvador International Airport
4 Kingston Norman Manley International Airport
5 Port of Spain Piarco International Airport
6 Bridgetown Grantley Adams International Airport
7 Bermuda L.F. Wade International Airport
8 Managua Augusto C. Sandino International Airport
9 Guatemala La Aurora International Airport
10 San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
Best Airport Terminal
Heathrow - T5
Best Airport Shopping
Heathrow
Best Airport Security Processing
Copenhagen
Best Airport Immigration Service
Kuala Lumpur
Best International Transit Airport
Incheon
World's Cleanest Airport
Tokyo Haneda
Best Airport for Leisure Amenities
Singapore
Best Airport Dining
Munich
Best Airport for Baggage Delivery
Zurich
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