Say 'I DO' On SAMUI

Inter Continental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort offers romantic options to couples wanting to do things differently. The 22-acre resort has recently opened following a 10 month multimillion dollar renovation and specializes in celebrations of every size and shape from elaborate Thai gatherings to private téte-a-tétes for two, with a personal wedding planner for every couple. Options for the ceremony itself include the resorts own 150-metre private pier for a romantic over-water ceremony and party beach-side, soirees in a luxury beachfront villa with an adjacent sprawling lawn. Or at the resorts signature Air bar with 360-degree views over the Gulf of Thailand in a relaxed alfresco lounge setting. Its 79 guest residences can be hired in their entirety. Or as a small cluster of accommodations with a range of tailored and off-the-peg wedding packages.

TEA-INFUSED Serenity

Fuchun Resort. Hangzhou China has launched Tea Retreat packages that include picking Longjing Tea and Tea spa treatments Set in over 150 acres of Tea plantations. The 4 award-winning resort. In the shadow of the Fuyang Mountain is combining picking the famous Longjing Tea that is local to the  area Tea-based massage treatments and Tea sets overlooking the Resorts peaceful if a lake, from April onwards The one and two-night stay packages encourage guests to spend over an hour in the plantations collecting the Tea leaves. You then get to join the Tea Master in pan-frying the leaves to halt the oxidization process so that the leaves maintain their natural flavor. The Tea Master then creates a packaged Fuchun Resort branded bag of Tea leaves for you to take home. Also on offer is a 60-minute Himalayan yoga session with Indian yoga master Yogacharya Gireesananda or the Dragon Well Foot Treatment at the award-winning Fuchun Spa using the Longjing Tea picked from within the vast resort.

Spiceroads Cycle Tours @BURMA

This leading bicycle tour operator in Asia, has launched new bicycle tours that highlight the best scenery, historic sites art and culture that distinguish Burma, Bhutan and Cambodia. By cycling short distances at a relaxed pace Over seven days there is time to leisurely take in UNESCO World Heritage sites, meet the locals, enjoy excellent food and soak up the atmosphere.

Burma

Bhutan - Paro to Punakha: The Bhutanese are proud of their heritage and Work hard to maintain it and this bicycle tour introduces an isolated country where Tibetan Buddhism is integral to the culture. The stunning mountains with dense forests teeming with birds compete with the historic dzongs (fortresses). Monasteries and temples and the charming locals vie for your attention on this tour. The April 22nd tour is set to go. Also scheduled are departures in June. 1 August September and October. Cost is US$2,100

Burma - Mandalay to Bayan: Burmas legacy of a proud and powerful former kingdom dates back 1,000 years and the temples that remain throughout the country are a testament to that era. From Kiplings Mandalay you will travel via the Irrawaddy River. To the temples at Bayan and end with a visit to the Shwedagon Pays in Yangon. Scheduled tours are set for July. October and November Tour cost is US$1,950.

Cambodia - Phnom Penh to Siem Reap: Cycling is the perfect Way to absorb the rich history left behind by the Khmers of Cambodia between the 9th and 14th century From the capital of Phnom Penh. A modern city that has retained its colonial charm. You will visit the ancient capital of Oudong and a complex of temples that are the oldest in Cambodia. In Siem Reap we explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Angkor Wat while also taking the in local lifestyles. Tours depart in May July September October November and December. Tour cost is US$1,250.

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GADGET WATCH

Imagine that half-way through the flight your iPad, iPod, BB dies.. There are no outlets on the plane. But if you get yourself an Inflight Power USB unit. You could save yourself from inflight boredom. The inflight Power USB Unit charges electronics via the headphone jack in the airline seat. The standard USB-capable version costs around US$34.99. But the $44.99 version comes with an iPod tip that supports the nano. The mini 4G SG And the iPhone There's even a bundle with mini USB chargers for BlackBerry. Motorola and Windows Mobile phones for the same price.