The second island in the chain of three where I took my PADI open water certificate in scuba diving way back. You could not see your hand when your arm was outstretched the visibility was so bad due to monsoon storms.

Bangkok remain to this day one of the most vibrant tasty colorful capitals our world has to offer. Yes it can be smoggy and noisy so where better to stay than on a hotel with a great rooftop !

The Banyan Tree Bangkok also has some great offers that make this experience affordable.

Enjoy the SPA ! Even if you don't stay here then it is fast becoming the place to be early for food and cocktails

Vertigo

A must-see on every Bangkok travel itinerary, Vertigo is unlike any other bar-cum-restaurant in the world: some 61 floors above the streets of Bangkok, this open-air rooftop lounge gives true meaning to the word 'vertigo' as it grants views that simply take your breath away. Stylish, sophisticated and reaching for the clouds, there is no better place for a romantic tête-à-tête, glamorous cocktail party or fashion launch than this. Indulge in a variety of western-style fresh grilled seafood and premium steaks, champagne and a wide selection of cocktails, wines-by-the-glass and non-alcoholic drinks.

Moon Bar

Moon Bar is one of the highest al fresco bars in the Asia Pacific, offering a stunning venue for any occasion. Premium drinks and canapé menus are served in sumptuous comfort in a sensual and romantic ambience.

A focus on technology and cleanliness things do change in this capital, when I was there last this type of accommodation was not available and guest houses were the only way. Now you can get security and wifi and meet people too. Not that its hard in Thailand one of the nicer features of travelling here. A double room was never so clean nor cheap !

Santiago is the capital of Chile with over 5 million populations. It is situated almost 500 meters above the sea level and is probably the most modernized metropolitan city of Latin America. Most of its architecture is modern, as the colonial buildings are very few in numbers thanks to the frequent earthquakes here.

The transportation of Santiago is so fast that it would impress you in no time, while taking you every to corner of the city including the Greater Santiago. The transportation consists of 25 thousand cabs, hundreds of yellow mini-buses and the most impressive Santiago Metro that runs almost 90 km all around the city with more than hundred stations. Santiago Metro is the cheapest, fastest and not to mention the safest mode of transportation for city-dwellers and even for travellers.

When you are in Santiago, you won't need to worry about extreme temperatures, as this city is well surrounded by beautiful mountains and it boasts a Mediterranean climate. In fact, the entire city is situated within a valley. You would never face temperature above 35 degree Celsius (or 95 degree Fahrenheit) from December to March; you'd face a humid atmosphere with -2 to 13 degree centigrade temperature in winter (June – August), though. The coldest time of the day is Morning time here. City also witness snowing, approximately after every 10 years.

If you are in a mood to visit Santiago then you must see some amazing places here, which include: Plaza de Armas, Estación Central (Central station) and Parque Araucano of Los Condes. The last one is close to Parque Aracano Mall. If you are a food lover then you can taste some sea food and Chilean wine here, which are very popular among the city inhabitants.

I’m currently in Portals Nous in Mallorca. It’s 35 degrees, hot as hell: I’m acclimatising, for an English bird, but won’t be here long. At the beach, you can get a jet-ski for 10 euros & take yourself to the island off the beach: walk up to the village & pull a right just before the supermarket. The Port is dull: full of gin palace yachts.

Palma is fabulous, get a bus for 3 euros from Portals. Or stay at the Palacio Ca Sa Galesa, in Palma. Even better, get a table at the Hotel Ceorina in Palma. No-one knows it’s there, you have to knock on the door. Sneak in, admire the antiques, then get a table in the fabulous kitchen garden. The waiters are brilliant, the food is modern European. but it’s not expensive. People might be tempted to take a peek at you over the crumbling balconies of the 3 storey house if they weren’t admiring the (genuine) Van Goghs…

One of the historical and most dynamic cities of Peru is Cusco Peru, located at an altitude of above 11 thousand feet and is situated in the very heart of Andes Mountains. Cusco is also frequently spelled as Cuzco. This city had been the capital of famed and mysterious ancient Inca civilization. It also served for over hundreds of years as the Mecca of travelers. Although it has been the center of Inca Empire for a short time, several imprints and relics of that amazing civilization still signifies the rich heritage of this city. At first, when you visit the city you may not feel quite well and you may also complain of dizziness or other similar symptoms. All those symptoms are nothing but the body reaction to the high altitude of Cusco. Once you get into the market of the city, you would find two indigenous leaves (muna and coca) which on chewing or drinking as tea would instantly alleviate all of your altitude sickness. Besides Inca, Pizzaro and some other Spanish conquistadors too left their imprints on this city, which you can still feel by visiting the 16^th century churches and cathedrals. One of such marvelous architectural structure is the baroque main cathedral, situated in the centre of tourist gathering and that is the Plaza de Armas. You can further please yourself by visiting the wonderful surviving walls of Inca. Cusco is also very close to Machu Pichu and some other very fascinating tourist places of southern Peru.