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Car Masters Weekend Rolling Into Downtown Disney for Second Year

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Lots of fun will rev up at Downtown Disney in two weeks — Saturday and Sunday, June 2 & 3, 2012 — as classic cars meet the car stars from Disney-Pixar’s animated motion picture “Cars 2.” Lightning McQueen, pal Mater and master British spy Finn McMissile are racing into town for meet and greets during [...]

Happy New Year, Happy Hot Season

Thursday, April 26, 2012

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Songkran came and went a couple of weeks ago and, right on schedule, on its heels is some seriously hot weather. How hot is it in Bangkok? This week it’s been hovering in the high 90s and once in a while bumping into the low 100s. Even that might be tolerable but for the humidity. [...]

Lantern Festival Ends Chinese New Year for Another Year

Monday, February 6, 2012

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As the rain pours down in frigid temperatures around me, I am reminded of clearer, dryer full moons over the Lantern Festival in Shanghai. That said, it doesn’t seem to have put a damper on anyone’s spirits; I can hear the fireworks already and it’s only 7pm! … Read Full Post View full post on [...]

Giving Hong Bao in China for Chinese New Year

Sunday, January 29, 2012

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Since my last post about Hong Bao, I’ve learned a thing or two. I had the translation of Gong Xi Fa Cai! Hong Bao Na Lai wrong. Looking back, I’m not sure how it happened. But now that I’ve got two kids who run around and ask, inappropriately, strangers to give them red envelopes full [...]

Saying Happy New Year with Flowers

Friday, January 27, 2012

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Visiting a flower market in one of China’s cities is a fun thing to do no matter what time of year; but it’s especially delightful during Chinese New Year. While I do love the scent of a real evergreen during Christmas, Chinese culture has so many traditional and colorful plants to choose from, it makes [...]

Dublin’s Chinese New Year Carnival – A Damp Firecracker?

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

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For quite some years we attended the Chinese New Year Carnival in Dublin – an all-singing, all-(dragon)-dancing festival in the inner city. Yesterday we took some friends along … and were somehow disappointed. When we attended, the festivities were held in Wolfe Tone Square on the Northside. Now the have relocated to the Southside, just [...]

Happy Year of the Dragon!

Monday, January 23, 2012

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It’s another new year here in Thailand, which is funny considering we just celebrated another new year on January 1 and we’ll celebrate once again in April when Songkran rolls around. Thailand actually has three different New Year celebrations every year, yet another reason it’s such a great party place. … Read Full Post View [...]

For Chinese New Year, Stay in Oriental Grandeur at the Ritz Carlton, Millenia Singapore.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

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Image courtesy of Ritz Carlton, Millenia Singapore / Zuji.com.sg. With the Lunar New Year holidays in Singapore coming up, the Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore (compare rates|buy direct) offers a special package for guests who want to enjoy the festivities while ensconced in luxurious comfort. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Southeast Asia Travel

Happy New Year! 新年好！Welcome The Dragon!

Sunday, January 22, 2012

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The New Year is upon us. While you may be having a relaxing, normal Sunday afternoon wherever you are, in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and in Chinese communities all over Asia… Read Full Post View full post on About.com China Travel

Chinese New Year is Here! A Calendar of Events in Penang and Singapore.

Saturday, January 21, 2012

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Photo by Eugene Tang / Singaporesights.com The Chinese New Year celebrations in Penang (Malaysia) and in Singapore are heating up, with the eve of of the Year of the Dragon coming on January 22 (January 23 is the official first day of the Chinese New Year). Plan your trip calendars around the following important days: [...]

Hustle and Bustle for Chinese New Year – Shanghai

Saturday, January 21, 2012

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In one of the only non-rainy days this week, the kids and I went to the Yu Garden Bazaar in the old part of Shanghai yesterday to see if the lanterns are up and pick up some New Year decorations. There was plenty going on and I thought you’d enjoy seeing New Year preparation and [...]

This Weekend, Start Celebrating Chinese New Year

Thursday, January 19, 2012

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Chinese New Year in Dublin has become a fixed spot in the Irish capital’s event calendar – well, as fixed as a moveable feast can be at least. After all, … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Ireland Travel

“Leapin’ Lizards – It’s a Leap Year, Valentine!”

Thursday, January 19, 2012

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No pressure, but in case you haven’t noticed, Valentine’s Day falls on a Leap Year this year. So even partners who are usually blasé about the day might find themselves more amorous than usual come February 14. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com United Kingdom Travel

Traveling During Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) 2012

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

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You might be traveling in China over the holidays and have a few questions about being here during these busy travel times. Here are some answers to common questions about travel during Chinese New Year. The good news is that things don’t just shut down over the holidays. Lots of little shops and restaurants will [...]

Chinese New Year and It’s Time to Roar

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

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It’s not long now until Chinese New Year. The official date is January 23 but most celebrations this year will take place between January 21 and 29, with some starting as early as January 5. Chinese communities all over the UK will be inviting their neighbors to join feasts, parades, performances, markets and more. If [...]

La Barca Singapore’s Chinese New Year Feast with a Tuscan Twist.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

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La Barca Ristorante and Wine Bar in Singapore (www.labarca-sg.com) embraces Chinese New Year, albeit with a unique continental twist. The restaurant’s Italian Prosperity Salad is La Barca’s take on yu sheng, with raw tuna, marinated sea bass, artichokes, zucchini, and crispy potato strips, and served with a lemon cream and balsamic onion sauce. … Read [...]

Royal Plaza on Scotts and the Hilton Singapore: 2 Tasty Takes on the YuSheng Chinese New Year Feast.

Monday, January 16, 2012

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Images courtesy of the Royal Plaza on Scotts (left) and the Hilton Singapore (right). Chinese New Year in Singapore just isn’t complete if you don’t celebrate it with a Yu Sheng between family or friends. Two Orchard Road, Singapore hotels – the Royal Plaza on Scotts (compare prices|buy direct) and the Hilton Singapore (compare prices|buy [...]

Last Chance: Vote for Your Favorite Adventurer of the Year

Monday, January 16, 2012

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Over the last few weeks here on Intelligent Travel, we introduced you to the 2012 Adventurers of the Year– twelve outstanding athletes with remarkable achievements in exploration, conservation, and adventure sports. We want to hear from you! Vote for the person you think best embodies the spirit of adventure to win the People’s Choice award. [...]

Chinese New Year Cards from Kitsch China

Sunday, January 15, 2012

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It’s actually not a tradition to give cards at New Year. The only paper folks are giving or expecting are in the form of money and it’s meant to be stuffed into hong bao (red envelopes) and given to kids. But people don’t generally give or send each other greeting cards. … Read Full Post [...]

A Massive Year-of-the-Dragon Chinese New Year Bash at the Marina Bay Sands.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

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Image © TravMedia/Marina Bay Sands. If you’re building your trip around events at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore (compare rates|buy direct), expect your calendar to get pretty busy over the next few weeks. From the opening of an adjacent MRT station (Bayfront) on January 14 to a series of Chinese New Year events in [...]

Dragons, Ready the Red Underwear. Your Year is Nigh.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

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We first arrived in Shanghai eight years ago this Chinese New Year. It was the Year of the Monkey, and naturally, I was curious about everything. I wandered into department store after department store, browsing during my days of leisure before our shipment arrived, and I was curious about all the red underwear for sale. [...]

Adventurers of the Year: Surfer Carissa Moore

Monday, January 9, 2012

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For seven years, National Geographic has combed the globe to find Adventurers of the Year, each selected for his or her extraordinary achievement in exploration, conservation, and adventure sports. This year, our Adventure editors, in partnership with Glenfiddich, selected men and women who are pioneering innovation in the world of adventure. Here on Intelligent Travel [...]

New Year, New Taxes

Friday, January 6, 2012

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2012 is upon us … and the Irish government has hit us with a bunch of new taxes to have fun with. Many will have at least a knock-on effect on tourism, like the household rate just introduced. Others will have you reaching deeper into your pockets rights away, like (once more) hiked fuel prices. [...]

Adventurers of the Year: Snowboarder Travis Rice

Thursday, January 5, 2012

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For seven years, National Geographic has combed the globe to find Adventurers of the Year, each selected for his or her extraordinary achievement in exploration, conservation, and adventure sports. This year, our Adventure editors, in partnership with Glenfiddich, selected men and women who are pioneering innovation in the world of adventure. Here on Intelligent Travel [...]

Marina Bay Sands Kicks Off Singapores Biggest BASE Jump on New Year.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

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Jimmy Pouchert makes a perfect landing on the Bayfront Bridge, after BASE jumping off of the Marina Bay Sands Skypark platform. Image courtesy of Marina Bay Sands. BASE Jumping is already a spectator sport elsewhere in Southeast Asia (read our article on Five Extreme Sports Adventures in Southeast Asia to find out more), but previous [...]