SINGAPORE ...YOUR GATEWAY TO ASIA What's in a name? Singapore is often referred to as the “Lion City” or “Garden City". The former name is derived from 'Singa Pura' (which means Lion City) and the latter for its many parks and tree-lined streets. The city has also been dubbed “Instant Asia” because it offers tourists a glimpse into the many cultures brought by immigrants
BALI IS VERY DIFFERENT TO THE REST OF INDONESIA! Bucket List Bali My first visit to Bali was back in 1991, after I had finished studying travel and tourism at Bournemouth University. Like many other aspiring travellers .....the plan was to see a bit of the globe, before starting out in the 'real world' of working. Let's just say that my speedy worldwide tour (90 days)
THIS ISLAND HAS TO BE ON YOUR BUCKET LIST! The island of Koh Samui Koh Samui is a tropical island located in the Gulf of Thailand. It is the second largest island in Thailand, and is known for its beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters, and lush vegetation (Phuket is the biggest island and Koh Chang is the third largest). Koh Samui is
EASY ACCESS MAKES HUA HIN A POPULAR CHOICE Hua Hin is a beach resort town in Thailand, which is approximately 200 km (120 miles) south of Bangkok. It is a popular destination for both Thai and foreign tourists, due to its expansive beaches, recreational activities, and easy access to the capital Bangkok. The seaside town is known for its Royal Palace, which
MAKE SURE SRI LANKA IS ON YOUR BUCKET LIST! Here are 10 reasons to visit Sri Lanka in 2023: Beautiful Beaches: Sri Lanka is home to a number of beautiful beaches, with crystal clear water and pristine sands. Stunning Wildlife: Sri Lanka is home to a range of wildlife, including elephants, leopards, and a variety of bird species. Cultural Attractions: Sri Lanka
TIME FLIES ....WHEN YOU ARE HAVING FUN!!!! It’s frightening to think that the 1st February 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of Select Representation launching. Now where did that time go? Let’s start by thanking all those clients (hotels and destination management companies) who entrusted us to be their ‘local face’ on the ground. Of course, we could not have achieved success without your
SELECT REPRESENTATION - MARCH 2021 - NEWS EDITION Welcome to the March 2021 edition of our monthly digital update. We do hope you find this informative and useful. Don’t forget to click through on the links provided. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information on: sales@select-rep.com or + 44 (0) 7972 908049 Check out our website for more information.
RICE FIELDS, VOLCANOES, BEACHES, CULTURE & SO MUCH MORE! Rice paddies, patchwork hillside terraces and beautiful sand beaches characterise this idyllic island. Encircled by turquoise waters, it's fascinating culture comes to life with traditional dancers adorned with vivid costumes and incredible stemmed fingers. We are talking about Bali, the tourist hotspot of Indonesia. BEACHES: Bali's beaches are great for action or plain relaxation; the
THAI NEW YEAR = TIME TO GET WET! Songkran is an annual festival, which takes place over 3 days, during the Thai New Year of 13th-15th April. Although officially the festival covers 3 days, the reality is that the whole week is taken over by this mass celebration. During this time, the whole country comes to a complete standstill with music, dancing, drinking
THE YEAR OF THE PIG What's the Chinese zodiac sign for 2019? 2019 is known as the 'Year of the Pig', starting from 5th Feb 2019 (Chinese New Year) through to 24th Jan 2020. The pig is the 12th sign in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac signs. Years of the pig include: 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019 & 2031. What makes
