If America or Paris is too far away to take your family for a Disney vacation, then you can settle for either of the 2 Disneyland in Asia located in Tokyo and Hong Kong. Disney theme parks, wherever they are located usually have the same theme. For example, in Disney Tokyo will find the following theme parks which can be found on other Disneyland albeit sometimes in different ways the parks are presented.

A family vacation in a Disney theme park or Disneyland is always a dream holiday for millions of people around the world. The Disney brand is such a resounding success worldwide that it is inconceivable that any child in any developed country do not know what is Disneyland.

World Bazaar – Sprawling smack at the entrance of the Tokyo Disneyland is the World Bazaar. This Bazaar is a reminiscent of turn of the century American town with the feeling that you may come face to face with an Apache Red Indian or an outlaw wanted by the local county sheriff.

Tomorrow land – A space age futuristic theme park. A delightful combination of science and innovative imagination. In Tomorrowland, you can enjoy rides that rockets you to outer space or if you are a science geek, get invited to the “Inventor of the year award ceremony.” One of the favorite rides in Tomorrow Land is to help Buzz Light Year pulverize the Evil Emperor Zurg. Whatever that is.

Toon Town – Bring the children to Toon town, they will love you for this. Toon town is where Disney characters work and play. Toon town is designed to cater exclusively for the kids and is bursting with colors with plenty of kiddy rides.

Fantasy land – How can one be in magical Disneyland without entering the world of fairy tales and cartoons? Meet Disney’s icons Mickey Mouse, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Donald Duck, Cinderella, Peter Pan, Captain Hook and a host of Disney cartoon characters this never never land.

Adventure land – This is the where you visit the African, South American and Asian rainforest. You can even take a cruise in a “crocodile infested” river. Tropical jungles in downtown Tokyo? Well, this is what Disney magic is all about isn’t it?

Critter Country – This is the land of the, well, you’ve guessed it, Critters. The critters are small animals from the Disney movie “Song of the South”. Enjoy watching the critters burrowing little homes along the banks of the Rivers of America and on the slopes of Splash Mountain.

Western land – A visit to the Wild Wild West brings you back in time to the earliest settlers of the American West. Perhaps the most important chapter of the American history. Enjoy dinning in restaurants from the wild west era.

by: Chris Chew

To say that Melbourne is cosmopolitan is an understatement. For one thing, Australia’s second-largest city is home to more people of Greek descent than any other city except Athens. In fact, nearly a third of Melbournians were either born overseas or have parents who were born overseas. What this means to you the holiday maker is the chance to savour a uniquely international Australian experience.

One of the greatest pleasures of a visit to Melbourne is the opportunity to sample its cosmopolitan offerings. Where else in the world can you sip an espresso in Little Italy, shop in Chinatown and wander through Little Vietnam all in one morning? And you still have the rest of the day to dine at Greek restaurants and savour Turkey, India and the Middle East in the Brunswick district.

The city’s Greek Precinct situated in and around Lonsdale Street has its origins in the 1930s. Today the area is home to Greek restaurants, cafes and cake shops along with travel agents, book and music stores, and specialised shops that provided wedding and christening garments..

Melbourne’s Chinatown is Australia’s oldest, dating back to the 1850s gold rush years. It began as a few shops and boarding houses in Celestial Avenue to cater for arrivals from southern China. Today’s Chinatown is a vibrant, colourful place jammed with shops and restaurants.

There’s a Chinese Museum in Cohen Place with five floors of exhibitions and the Tianjin Garden houses a Chinese pavilion, rockery and water garden.

Italian immigrants once favoured the inner-city suburb of Carlton. Though many have moved to the suburbs, this leafy stretch lined with Victorian terraces still house scores of Italian shops, cafes and restaurants. It’s a fine place to go for an espresso or a full Italian meal.

The Vietnamese have made Victoria Street into their community and the area’s famed for its good, cheap food including pho (noodle soup) and spring rolls.

If you arrive in Melbourne during one of these many festivals you’re in for a special treat. Chinese New Year is a time of gongs, fireworks and gambolling dragons, Divali the Hindu festival of lights a time of flickering candles and oil lamps, and the Lao have their own dignified Buddhist celebrations.

If you want to learn more about Melbourne’s cosmopolitan history, visit the Immigration Museum. Here you can find out all about the city’s multicultural past and present. The museum is located in the restored Old Customs House building which was formerly the gateway to a new life for those who aspired to make Melbourne their home.
Author: Richard Greaves

The most popular destinations of Malaysia including Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kedah, Malacca, Langkawi, Sibu Island, Perak, Kota Bharu, Kuching and Damai Laut are home to some of the finest tourist attractions of the country. Tourists from all across the world visit these destinations to enjoy a memorable holiday. Apart from a wide range of sightseeing attractions, you will get a lot of variety by way of things to do in Malaysia. If you are planning to indulge in exotic sightseeing tours or explore the lovely things to do, your hotel will give you convenient access to whatever you desire you to do. The big hotel brands have opened up their hotels in these popular destinations. Shangri-La, Ritz Carlton, JW Marriott and others are the most popular hotel chains here.

The high-end category hotels are nothing but an embodiment of luxury band comfort! The luxury hotels in Malaysia not only provide incredible amenities for leisure tourists, but also for business travelers. A wide range of luxury business hotels, strewn across Malaysia, offer an exclusive range of facilities and services for the business traveler.

If you want to make the most of your holiday this summer, then pack your bags and visit Malaysia. Get ready for some hair-raising adventure in Malaysia. Whether you want to indulge in a thrilling experience of scuba diving or surfing, Malaysia’s beaches are ideal for you. If you are not too keen on sports or adventure, you can enjoy a laid-back experience at the tranquil beaches of Malaysia. If the incredible attractions bring you to Malaysia, hotels in Malaysia will add to your stay. A wide range of hotels-from luxury to cheap hotels dots the beautiful island nation. If you are one of those looking for a high-end variety of amenities and services, luxury hotels in Malaysia are the best options for you.

Always remember to consult the Malaysia travel guide to get extensive information on luxury hotels in Malaysia. A plethora of sites for hotel booking worldwide provides with the elaborate data on almost all hotels around the hotel. You can avail online hotel booking services and find out more about luxury Malaysia hotels. Find out more about the discounted rates from discount hotel booking sites.

Whether you choose to stay in a luxury hotel belonging to the Negeri Sembilan group or decide to stay at a hotel of the Banding Island brand, you will enjoy a comprehensive variety of amenities and services. The Bukit Tinggi Hotels, Kota Bharu Hotels, Putrajaya Hotels, Pangkor Island Hotels, Kedah Hotels, Kota Kinabalu Hotels, Cameron Highlands Hotels and Port Dickson Hotels are also some of the most popular addresses of stay.

Luxury hotels in Malaysia come with large and spacious air-conditioned rooms, complete with the best facilities and services. Most of these hotels are well equipped with a business center. You can conduct high-profile meetings and conferences at the state-of-the-art conference and meeting rooms at the hotels. Banquet facilities are provided at some of these hotels. Modern amenities for recreation such as swimming pool, message parlor, sauna, spa, and sports room are an integral part of these hotels.