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June 13, 2012| Published by DestinAsian.com. Ask a Reader: Yohanes Budiyanto's Top 15 Hotels in Asia Long-time DestinAsian fan and "hotel addict" Yohanes Budiyanto shares his 15 favorite luxury hotels and resorts in Asia. Five Great Film Locations in Asia From pristine, white sand beaches and mysterious temples in the jungle, to world-class hotels, Asia is full of picture-prefect settings. With movie tourism on the rise, we decided to revisit some of our favorite film locations. Video: Two Days in Bangkok – Part I Bangkok is known as one of Asia's most popular destinations for great food, cheap shopping, and electric nightlife. While many visit this vibrant city as a part of a longer Thailand trip, Bangkok also makes a great weekend getaway. Australia: QT Sydney Hotel to Launch September 17 The property features 200 rooms in 12 different styles, each with bright splashes of color and unique touches that bring to life the building's past incarnations. Abu Dhabi: Eastern Mangroves Hotel Offers 'City Explorer' Package Guests staying in a Deluxe Room, Kasara Room, or Kasara Suite before December 30 will receive 15 percent off the standard room rates, a daily buffet breakfast for two, and a half-day city tour for two. Bangkok: Hotel Muse Offers Stay-Three-Pay-Two Deal Pay for two nights at the recently opened Hotel Muse Bangkok Langsuan and receive the third night free when you book your stay at least seven days in advance. Austria: The World Bodypainting Festival to Kick Off on July 2 The world's top bodypainters are set to descend on the lakeside town of Portschach in Austria for The World Bodypainting Festival from July 2 to 8. South African Airways to Increase Services to Perth from August 16 Starting August 16, South African Airways is set to increase its flights from Johannesburg to Perth from six per week to daily. InterContinental Bali Resort Offers 'Get Together' Package Stay in one of the suites at the InterContinental Bali Resort and receive 30 percent off the best flexible rates as well as a host of other freebies. Dubai: Jumeirah Creekside Hotel to Open July 1 Featuring six restaurants and bars, including a Cuban-inspired rooftop lounge with panoramic views of the Dubai Creek and Dubai Creek Gold and Yacht Club, the property also boasts private beach access at Madinat Jumeirah. Maldives: Jumeirah Dhevanafushi Resort Offers 'Special Summer Promo' The package includes return transfer with Maldivian Airlines from Ibrahim Nasir International Airport to Kaadedhdhoo Domestic Airport for two; return speed boat transfer to the resort for two; US$300 voucher for treatments at Talise Spa; US$200 voucher for water sport activities at the Dive Center; and a sunset cruise with half a bottle of champagne for two. Six Treks Bound to Put a Spring in Your Step Six treks for those who like to mix their island idylls with some insular adventure. Bali Restaurants: Elegant French at Tapping Shoes Located in Seminyak's Potato Head Beach Club, Tapping Shoes offers fine French dining in a refined setting. Thailand: Soneva Kiri Resort Offers 'Back to Nature' Promo The deal includes transfers from Bangkok airport to Koh Kood on the resort's eight-seat plane, daily breakfast for two, one time Treepod breakfast dining for two, a 50 minute spa treatment for two, a Thai cooking class for two, and complimentary ice-cream from a choice of over 60 flavors in the Ice-cream Parlour. New Scoot Airline Launches Ahead of Schedule Singapore Airlines' new budget carrier, Scoot, took to the sky on June 4 with its inaugural flight from Singapore to Sydney—around three weeks ahead of the scheduled launch date of June 26. Malaysia: Gaya Island Resort to Debut in July Backed by dense rain forest that reverberates with the calls of hornbills and macaques, the Sabah property's 121 hillside villas look across the water to Mount Kinabalu, Southeast Asia's highest peak. AirAsia X Launches 'Take a Break' Promo The budget carrier is offering discounts on flights booked before June 17 for travel between July 1 and Oct. 27. Bangkok: The Siam Hotel to Debut in June With its June debut, The Siam is set to bring an unstinting mix of age-old Siamese glamour and refined Thai luxury to a riverside estate in Bangkok's Dusit district. Spring Airlines to Link Shanghai with Bangkok, Cheongju, and Jeju Island Spring Airlines is set to launch flights between its Shanghai base and Bangkok in Thailand on July 20, and between Shanghai and Cheongju and Jeju Island in South Korea in August. Malaysia: Discovering the best of both worlds on Tioman The largest of 13 islands in Mersing Marine Park, Tioman is covered in virgin rain forest that tumbles down to shoreline inhabited by fewer than 3,000 people. Thanks again for following along, and happy travels!

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