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Hi , I am Richard Neo , the General Manager of Banyan Tree Lijiang. I have been in the travel and hospitality industry for over 25 years. I have worked and lived in cosmopolitan cities , remote islands and off beaten localities. I am currently based in Banyan Tree Lijiang and have lived in China for a total of over 4 years now. If you have any questions related to travel, please drop an email to
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What makes a good travel destination ?
Date: 9 April 2012
Very often one would ask ? Where shall we go this time for our annual vacations ? Different people have different needs and expectations, so to plan a good holiday one must be conscious and aware of what one wants in a holiday !.
I have a list which I think would help you to plan a great holiday
Different people will have a different check list . I for one will zoom in on the following to ensure that I plan a great travel destination.
1. Safety
2. Affordability ( It's got nothing to do if the place is less expensive or on the high end but your willingness to splurge and go with the flow )
3. The intrinsic and holistic experience one can get out of the destination
4. The cultural appeal , the people and the food
5. The types of accommodation available.
6. The activities available there
If you really come to think of the above , I am certain every destination far and near will be able to fulfill most if not all the above. It's all a mindset.
Enjoy your travel Planning !
What makes a good travel destination ?
Date: 2 April 2012
Very often one would ask ? Where shall we go this time for our annual vacations ? Different people have different needs and expectations, so to plan a good holiday one must be conscious and aware of what one wants in a holiday !.
I have a list which I think would help you to plan a great holiday
Different people will have a different check list . I for one will zoom in on the following to ensure that I plan a great travel destination.
1. Safety
2. Affordability ( It's got nothing to do if the place is less expensive or on the high end but your willingness to splurge and go with the flow )
3. The intrinsic and holistic experience one can get out of the destination
4. The cultural appeal , the people and the food
5. The types of accommodation available.
6. The activities available there
If you really come to think of the above , I am certain every destination far and near will be able to fulfill most if not all the above. It's all a mindset.
Enjoy your travel Planning !
What is a holiday ?
Date: 26 March 2012
I can only think that this word is derived from the word "Holy day " where everything stops and people take a break and rest. People gets busy with rituals and do things they normally would not do on an ordinary day. The term holiday must have evolved to it's current form where people literally take a break and go somewhere to recuperate , enjoy and merry make.
So I will take it that holiday would mean any special day of rest or relaxation, as opposed to normal days away from your daily work , school , jobs etc ..
Having lived and worked in so many cities , I can only say that different people enjoy their holidays differently. Some are more laid back , some still as tensed as ever and some really let their hair down to explore and appreciate the new environment and pick up a tip or two along the way. So what makes a good holiday guide ? I can only say that there is no one guide that will work for everyone. Different people have different needs , wants , expectations and perception. Simply put , it all depends on your age , the environment you grew up in , your values , your expectation , your perception , your demands and they all adds up to how your will enjoy your holiday.
Planning a holiday can be a piece of cake for some while it can be a night mare and a big headache for others. You are not alone if you feel the latter. Having lived out of a suitcase for so many years , I still find planning for a holidays sometimes a little stressful especially when you are going to somewhere for the very first time and with people you have not traveled together before.
To help you take out some of the stress of planning a good holiday , perhaps you may like to include some of these travel tips. It may work for some , it may not be necessary for others. You know what is best for you !.
- Involve the people you are travelling with in the planning.
- Select the destination carefully. Different destination will suit different people. Not everyone will enjoy your choice destination for some reasons. Respect their views.
- Pack light but right. This is especially important if the destination you are visiting have different temperature and climate. Be comfortable and dress right.
- Enjoying the journey and the destination. This include accommodation , sights to visit , things to do , where to shop, what to do together . etc …
- Leave the comfort of home "at home". ( You are on a holiday in a foreign land , things will be somewhat different and may be a little strange, embrace it and enjoy it )
- Spending quality time together and doing things together is important too. If you don't then why travel together ?
- Pamper and treat yourself a little . You are having a holiday , remember ?
- Laugh it out if things do not turn out the way you want it to be. Don't blame anybody.
- Coming home – Relieve those happy and not so happy memories together.
- Start planning your next one and ensure it will be even better than the last .
Well I supposed if you have these key vital pointers , you are on track to have a pleasant and memorable holidays. Enjoy your planning and have a blast of a time !!
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