Asia – LuxFares Travel Blogs https://www.luxfares.com/getaways Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:18:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.9 Most Famous Architectural Landmarks in Kuala Lumpur https://www.luxfares.com/getaways/famous-architectural-landmarks-kuala-lumpur/ https://www.luxfares.com/getaways/famous-architectural-landmarks-kuala-lumpur/#respond Thu, 30 Aug 2018 12:54:56 +0000 https://www.luxfares.com/getaways/?p=1139 The capital city of Malaysia has one of the most distinctive skylines in all over the globe. With tall towers and sparkling skyscrapers grappling for attention, the architectural landmarks in Kuala Lumpur have their slice of own profound history, rooted in their construction. With cheap airline tickets to Kuala Lumpur surprise yourself by the architectural […]

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The capital city of Malaysia has one of the most distinctive skylines in all over the globe. With tall towers and sparkling skyscrapers grappling for attention, the architectural landmarks in Kuala Lumpur have their slice of own profound history, rooted in their construction. With cheap airline tickets to Kuala Lumpur surprise yourself by the architectural gems awaiting you in the Malaysian Capital. Following is the bucket list of the most famous architectural landmarks in Kuala Lumpur. You surely get awestruck by the architecture the city depicts.

Petronas Twin Tower: Stands as the flare of modern urbanization of Kuala Lumpur, Petronas Twin Tower is a stunning architectural building. Constructed during the administration of the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, it is the most recognizable symbolic landmark of Malaysia. The 88-story twin toppers hold the title of the 12th tallest skyscraper in the world and its iconic Skybridge that connects the two tower acts as a tendon of sorts.

Petronas Twin Tower

Menara Kuala Lumpur: This building in Kuala Lumpur is the seventh tallest free-standing tower that holds its own pride. This communication minaret is the second largest tower in Asia. Its remarkable dome holds the Iranian design influence and hosts Atmosphere 360, which s the most popular rotating elevated restaurant above its observatory deck that fascinates the guest a lot.

Menara Kuala Lumpur

Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad (Merdeka Square): This relic from the 20th-century government offices-turned Ministry of Information, Communications, and Culture command the very field. This building boasts the different statement of neo-Mughal architecture. Must visit the place during Malaysia’s Independence day (31 August) and head to the Padang to spectate and parades in honor of Malaysian History.

Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad (Merdeka Square)

Lord Murugan Statue, Batu Caves: It is the largest religious devotion of Hinduism in Malaysia and the second largest Hindu deity the golden towering sculpture of Lord Murugan, God of War; statue in the world. The statue is popular for being an attraction to many visitors, the most of which you can witness during Thaipusam.

Lord Murugan Statue Batu Caves

Istana Budaya (Cultural Palace): Devised with the edges of a Kelantanese Kite, the moon wau Istana Budaya is home to Malaysia’s cultural arts and theater. This origami-like feature is almost similar to the Sydney Opera House. The structure of this monument is sectioned like a typical kampong village house. It is the prominent place that hosts numerous theatrical performance to this day.

Masjid Negara: It is the ultimate Islamic monument in Malaysia of all. Inspired by parasols, the mosque is iconic and unconventional dome mimics more of a 16-point paper umbrella. The minarets around it look like a folded umbrella. It is a shining symbol of harmony. Visitors can come here and enrich their knowledge about the national religion of Islam.

Kuala Lumpur Airport: Abbreviated as KLIA, it remains top-ranked among all the airports in the world. It has the 23rd-busiest airport transit traffic. Book cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur and this is the first thing that tourist see when they land to Kuala Lumpur. The airport reflects its religious faith through the Islamic-influenced domes and star-like lighting in the wooden ceilings.

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Why is Thailand known as the ‘Land of Smiles’? https://www.luxfares.com/getaways/thailand-land-of-smiles/ https://www.luxfares.com/getaways/thailand-land-of-smiles/#respond Mon, 20 Aug 2018 07:46:08 +0000 https://www.luxfares.com/getaways/?p=1132 Asia has become one of the prominent travel destinations in the world. And all of these Asian destinations Thailand tailored itself as the “Land of Smiles”. This nickname of the famous destination was firstly dubbed in a promotional sense. And its main purpose was to lure the tourists with its white sand beaches, affordable cheap […]

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Asia has become one of the prominent travel destinations in the world. And all of these Asian destinations Thailand tailored itself as the “Land of Smiles”. This nickname of the famous destination was firstly dubbed in a promotional sense. And its main purpose was to lure the tourists with its white sand beaches, affordable cheap flights and the extreme hospitality of the folks. Its coastlines of Southern Thailand are some of the astounding places in the world. The cost of living here during your vacations is extremely low as compared to the Western countries. Last but not the least the folks here are courteous and kind.

Just the nickname of this beautiful place is enough to explain the nature of this country, smiling people all around the streets. Thailand welcomes around 32 millions foreign tourists in a year. There are a number of reasons Thai people smile so much and they treat their visitors with so much of love,affection and respect and this secret behind why Thailand is the Land of Smiles are so many. The smiles are part of their culture. In Thai culture, a smile is a medium to convey more of happiness. No matter what the situation is Thais always smile. Instead of showing those negative situations, they act as nothing happened and smile often. Thailand is maybe a perfect escape to many of the people. In fact, there are many phrases in Thailand describes around thirteen types of smiles that the folks of Thailand share with others. The most commons are:

Yim suu suu! – It is the inspiring smile. Whenever you visit across a beach in Thailand, you will see a few locals giving you this smile to cheer you and wishing you luck.

Fuoom Yim- It is the obligatory smile. This smile is giving at the odd moments.

Yim yoh-yae- The pained smile. The locals probably give this smile when something goes wrong. It simply means that if anything goes wrong then you don’t need to cry.

Yim dor dhaan- The disagreeable smile. This kind of smile is giving in situations like if you are in a market and you bargained with the seller, he’s not happy with that but still accepts that, then you have to keep this smile.

Yim yaw- The self-righteous smile. It’s given when somewhen get hurts and still says. Its okay smile, I told you, this will happen.

Yim taak thaai- The normal/common smile. It is a polite smile for strangers only. When you are strolling around the streets amd beaches of Thailand, you will often see this sort of smile.

So keep your eyes open and identify the various types of smiles in the Thailand. And when you do see someone smiling at you, don’t forget to smile in return. After all the Asian destination is known as the “Land of Smiles” and for a reason. With cheap airline tickets to Thailand, prepare yourself for an amazing journey, the “Land of Smiles” is definitely one of the best places to visit and welcoming countries around the globe.

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5 Reasons Why Singapore Should Be your Elite Travel Destination? https://www.luxfares.com/getaways/5-reasons-singapore-elite-travel-destination/ https://www.luxfares.com/getaways/5-reasons-singapore-elite-travel-destination/#respond Tue, 22 May 2018 06:31:30 +0000 https://www.luxfares.com/getaways/?p=845 If you are searching for a reason to fly to Singapore, then let us clear the fact that there are a dozen of incentives for which the city should be in your bucket list. Singapore should be your elite travel destination as the city that offers more than well-located airport to move from one flight […]

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If you are searching for a reason to fly to Singapore, then let us clear the fact that there are a dozen of incentives for which the city should be in your bucket list. Singapore should be your elite travel destination as the city that offers more than well-located airport to move from one flight to next. This eminent city portraits beautiful blending of conventional culture and modern attractions in its own way.

Singapore Vacations

  1. The Customs
    The cultural needlepoint of Singapore like its gastronomy scene is something similar to the patchwork of quilt. The different ethnicity and beliefs that call the town dwelling live in harmony – like travelers will easily discover Buddhist temples, Hindu Temples and synagogues in a single line. Here is it’s very common to see devotees from one place of worship showing their greetings at another. If you want to get real dose of their local culture, be the part of festivals like Deepavali, Hari Raya Aidilfitri or Chinese New Year. Investing some gala time into Little India, Geylang Serai and Chinatown, indulging into the local culture of Singapore will be unique experience for every traveler.
  2. The Artwork
    The art runs in the veins of this city. The grand concert halls welcome their guests with superlative music performance, all rejoiced painting decorate all museums. If you are an art fanatic person do visit Civic District to explore attractions like Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, and the National Museum of Singapore and Art Science Museum and lot more. If you want to explore the artistic flair of the city, January is the ideal month to fly.
  3. The Architecture
    Starting from the Marin Bay Sands – the legacy shop houses of Chinatown to the grand National Gallery Singapore, the city is brimming with inspiring futuristic structures which are emblematic of our evolution from colony to cosmopolitan city. So don’t forget to catch cheap flights to Singapore for your next trip form LuxFares and make you holiday memorable one.
  4. The Food
    The local foods of Singapore are amazing in taste. If you are a food buff and want to tantalize your taste buds with some finger licking cuisines visits their hawker’s corners where you can savor delicious item like Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle. You can also find fine dining over there and discover outlets like Odette.
  5. The Family-Friendly Attractions
    Singapore is ideal destinations for family vacations. You children will love to visit there for exploring attractions like Sentosa, iFly Singapore, Universal Studios Singapore™ Skyline Luge Far East Organization Children’s Garden and the Marina Barrage Water Playground.

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Why God’s Own Kerala is a Perfect Place to Escape https://www.luxfares.com/getaways/gods-kerala-perfect-place-escape/ https://www.luxfares.com/getaways/gods-kerala-perfect-place-escape/#respond Fri, 06 Apr 2018 06:04:45 +0000 https://www.luxfares.com/getaways/?p=551 According to the Hindu mythology’s Kerala is the state which is created by Parashuram, the avatar of Lord Vishnu for his devotees by throwing an axe on a piece of land, so that they can live there peacefully. That’s why it is also known as ‘Parasurama Kshetram’. It welcomes every stratum of the society. Kerala […]

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According to the Hindu mythology’s Kerala is the state which is created by Parashuram, the avatar of Lord Vishnu for his devotees by throwing an axe on a piece of land, so that they can live there peacefully. That’s why it is also known as ‘Parasurama Kshetram’. It welcomes every stratum of the society. Kerala is known as the God’s Own Kerala worldwide; the literal meaning of this phrase is ‘the area favored by the God’.

With its astonishing greenery, myriad waterways, backwaters, lush tea garden, enchanting traditions and the smell of fresh-grown spices, Kerala is a tropical paradise that attracts tourists from all over the world. Kerala is blessed with loads of natural beauty and ecological diversity. The endless shoreline and night long art forms all are the things to be rediscovered at least once in a lifetime. The state offers a number of things to tourists from all over the globe, seeking to rejuvenate and bask in the sunny climate.

Kerala's beautiful view the blackwater greenery

Blessed with pristine beaches Kovalam, Varkala, Kappad, and Payyambalam are the must-visiting beaches here, which always put people in awe. Houseboats on the backwaters are amongst the much-needed serenity of the travelers in Kerala. The amazing structure of the backwaters of Kerala are so beautiful to see, the maze of lagoons, crisscrossed with shallow pools and canals. It’s most Eco-friendly lake the Vembanad Lake is the longest lake in India which offers an unforgettable experience of capturing the natural web of lagoons and a photography experience.There are several perfect places to escape in Kerala, such as Kottayam, Cochin, and its most adorable capital Thiruvananthapuram, which is also known as the major seaport of the state.

People here are very health conscious. They are specific about their healthcare. The people of Kerala are truly intertwined with their culture and traditions. The state is the epitome of a number of achievers in the field of philosophy, art, culture, language, and literature. Keralities are highly vigorous, that why they excelled in all the endeavors.

Kerala beach sunset view

The rich culture and tradition of Kerala can be seen in every element of life whether its food, architecture, landscape, or clothes. Considered as the best tourist destination for everyone, Kerala serves tourists with a peaceful atmosphere whether you are a couple or just a site visitor. With its immense beauty, the beautiful things you will experience at this place will surely stay in your mind for a long time. The uniqueness of this place can’t be defined in words but you can just feel it.

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