Fraser Place Kuala Lumpur, slated for completion in 3rd quarter 2009, will be a young active hub for expatriates, located in the “golden triangle” of the Malaysian capital, where most international banks, oil and gas companies and multinationals are based. It will be within walking distance of the Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC) and Pavilion KL, the city’s largest retail mall.
Located at Lot 163 at Jalan Perak, Fraser Place Kuala Lumpur is owned by MYX-listed YNH Property Bhd, and will be part of a mixed development. The project consists of an office tower and a second tower with 217 studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and penthouse serviced residences.
The agreements were signed between Frasers and Kar Sin Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of YNH. Executive Chairman of YNH, Dato’ Dr Yu Kuan Chon said the choice of the “Fraser” brand was in line with the company’s principle of quality developments.
“We are very happy to work together with Fraser Place Kuala Lumpur which will enhance our property’s value, image and reputation. Frasers Hospitality has built a reputation as one of the best international branded serviced residence management companies in the world.”
Fraser Place Kuala Lumpur, which will be open to guests in the third quarter of 2009, will set a new standard for Malaysia’s extended stay segment. Every apartment has a separate bedroom, a fully-equipped kitchen complete with cooking implements, cutlery dishwasher as well as washer-dryer for clothes. Also, guests can make use of its all-day dining outlet, meeting and function rooms, fitness centre as well as playground and playroom for children.
“Fraser Place offers fully-fitted luxury apartments with five-star-hotel-type service,” explains Frasers’ Chief Executive Officer, Mr Choe Peng Sum. “It is ideal for expatriates working in Malaysia on medium term projects and also those on extended Malaysia travel, as it provides comfort, all-day-dining and even facilities to meet the needs of accompanying spouses and families. Our offering is far ahead of a hotel which provides a suite at best.”
In this respect, the Malaysian market is ripe with opportunity for the “Fraser” brand, he says. In spite of the economic hardship in the US and its spillover to Asia, the Asian Development Bank, a Manila-based multilateral institution, said it expects Malaysia’s gross domestic product to grow 5.7 per cent in 2008. In 2007, Malaysia posted 5.8 per cent growth.
Foreign direct investment, a good indicator of business health, is high. Malaysia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) this year is expected to surpass the RM33.4 billion (US$10.4 billion) recorded in 2007, says the Malaysian Industrial Development Authority.
These indications mean high numbers of business travellers on medium-term projects, which makes up the bulk of Fraser’s guests. “More than 80 per cent of our guests are from Fortune 500 companies,” continued Mr Choe. “They come to Fraser because we offer Gold-Standard hotel-type services and ample living space, ideal for stays of a week and longer.”
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We enter here your main English keyword “travel ticket” considering this is maybe your one of your principal keyword. Simply type in Google UK search box the word “travel ticket”.
This is the way your search in Google will show as per: English Keyword “travel ticket”.
- Results 1 – 10 of about 21,500,000 for travel ticket. Top right of Google.
- Pages from the UK Results 1 – 10 of about 834,000 for travel ticket. Top right of the page.
These figures represent the number of sites competing under the keyword “travel ticket” in English.
It’s time now to have a trip to France simply by entering Google France within your search box.
Select and click on www.google.fr/ – Great you arrive in France for free already!
Let’s carry on with the second part of the process – Google France Organic Search – Feb 18, 2009.
Using the same example, the French(*) equivalent keyword is “billet d’avion”.
(*) Please note:
When you log into Google.Fr, you will see 3 radio buttons below the search box category displaying:
- Radio button 1 – “Rechercher dans Le Web” meaning Search in the World Wide Web.
- Radio button 2 – “Pages Francophones” meaning Pages displayed within the French Wide Web. We could call it F.W.W. for French Wide Web.
- Radio button 3 – “Pages France” meaning France only.
Consequently, your Google French results will show as per:
French Keyword “billet d’avion”.
- Radio button 1: Résultats 1 – 10 sur un total d’environ 4 130 000 pour billet d’avion (World Wide Web)- top right corner of the page.
- Radio button 2: Pages Francophone Résultats 1 – 10 sur un total d’environ 3 660 000 pages en français pour billet d’avion (French Wide Web)- top right corner of the page.
- Radio button 3: Résultats 1 – 10 sur un total d’environ 3 080 000 pour billet d’avion (France only)- top right corner of your Google page.
These figures represent the number of French websites competing under the keyword “billet d’avion”.
What did your see so far?
In step number 1. The results show 21,500,000 English websites for travel ticket.
In part 2. The results show 4 130 000 French websites for billet d’avion.
To complete the picture you now need to find out the number of searches done by potential customers under the keyword “travel ticket” in English and “billet d’avion” in French.
This is what you’ll find in the in part 3 of this article.
How many searches are done for your service in French and in English?
- Number of search in Google UK for “travel ticket”: average 3,350,000/month.
- Number of search in Google France for “billet d’avion”: average 1,550,000/month.
Bottom line:
Number of English competitors fighting for the keyword “travel ticket” – 21.5M
Number of potential interesting leads – 3.35M/month
Number of French competitors fighting for the keyword “billet d’avion” – 4.13M
Number of potential interesting leads – 1.55M/month
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This article is one of series written following our own recent experiences when choosing a holiday villa in Casares Del Sol, in Spain’s Costa Del Sol. The path to holiday apartment purchase abroad has many routes and along our path we have picked up some pointers.
Specifically this article briefly describes the two types of apartment purchase. My sound advice is to engage an English speaking lawyer to lead you through the buying maze. In Spain a property lawyer is called a Notary. The law in Spain is different to other countries and at first will seem daunting and complex but you will soon pick up the process. It does make life much easier if you can talk with your Notary.
Very basically there are two types of holiday property purchases abroad. ‘On plan’ where you buy a resale or newly completed holiday villa and full payment is quickly due as in a normal house purchase, and ‘Off plan’ where you buy a holiday apartment still to be built or which is partially built. Payments are in stages.
In Spain ‘On plan’ deposits are normally referred to arras, deposito, fianza, and reserve. Whilst the deposit price is negotiable anticipate paying in the order of 10 per cent of the purchase price, the balance is paid upon completion. Confirm whether your purchase contract, contracto states plainly whether the initial deposit is to be returned in the event of non-completion. Expect there to be conditional clauses built into a purchase contract, and are called clausulas abrogatorias.
‘Off plan’ is often the preferred choice both for the vendor and vendee. From the point of view of both parties the deposit can very low, in some cases 3-4,000 Euros. There is normally a 30 day cooling off period after which time normally 20-30% of the purchase price has to be paid, minus the initial deposit. The vendor loves ‘off plan’ since it is easy to sell the dream.
People we know have been privy to this poetic license occurring when purchasing their own specific holiday homes ‘off plan’.
Example 1: The internal floor space looked less when they obtained the keys than on the original specification, no less than 7 sq meters less in fact.
Example 2: The apartment block was further down a hill than on the original plan, and consequently closer to noise and the associated dust from road traffic.
Finally, before you decide which type of purchase is for you do loads of research! And once you have selected your property, sign up with a company that specialises in villa furnishing and get them to show you suitable villa furnishing packs that are within your budget.
There are certainly many good new holiday cottages in East Devon that have recently become available to be rented this year for your holidays. It’s an excellent area of the country to visit, with plenty of attractions for the family to see and do. Here are just some of the brand new self catering holiday cottages that have recently been added.
In Branscome, East Devon, is the new addition of Terry Holt Cottage. It sleeps 2 adults in its one double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. There’s an open plan living room / dining room / kitchen downstairs and it is pet free, just in case you are allergic to pet hairs!
The building dates back to the 17th Century, Terry Holt is certainly a lovely stone built building in a coastal village. The surrounding land is owned by the National Trust and is ideal for rambling and there’s only a 10 minute walk down to the local beach. The property was refurbished in mid 2008 and is situated in the centre of the village, with temptingly easy access to the popular village pub just opposite, that serves excellent food. There are also National Trust properties in the village along with a handy post office and convenience store and many pretty coastal villages are within easy reach.
Another small self catering property is Harleyford Cottage, in Southerton, also in East Devon. This ground floor property is easily accessible with 1 double bedroom and also a cot, for young families that require it. A single bed settee, which can be put up in the combined living / dining room allows this cottage to sleep 3 adults. There’s a patio area equipped with garden furniture and also a barbeque.
Harleyford Cottage is located close to the Jurassic Coast and is set in beautiful rural surroundings. Although the immediate area is quiet, just a few miles away is the seaside town of Sidmouth whilst a 10 minute drive will take you to Budleigh Station and 20 minutes gets you to Exmouth’s sandy beach.
These are just a quick look at some of the newest additions to the Easy Devon holiday cottages on the books. Whatever you are interested in for your holiday, there is certain to be a self catering cottage for you to be found in the area. Have a look and see which of the many cottages take your fancy and book online now before someone else does.
There are certainly many good new Devon holiday cottages that have recently become available to be rented this year for your holidays. It’s an excellent area of the country to visit for a holiday, with plenty of attractions for the family to see and do. Here are just some of the brand new holiday cottages that have recently been added.
In Membury, located in the East Devon area, is Quakers cottage. Quakers is a really pretty thatched cottage available for self catering holiday rentals. Quakers cottage can sleep up to four adults between the ensuite double bedroom and a twin room, also fitted with an ensuite bathroom. There’s a kitchen-diner for preparing dinner and a separate lounge to relax in in Quakers, which is set in extensive grounds along with a barbeque and even a hot tub! If two couples are sharing the holiday cottage then the twin beds can be linked to form a super king size double bed ! The owners will also happily allow you to take your pets to the holiday cottage also enjoy your annual holiday.
The cottage’s location is stunning and tranquil and it is a very well equipped cottage along with many period features and ensuite bathrooms. The setting of extensive grounds includes a hot tub for unwinding after long days of walking our on Dartmoor. Nearby is the well known Jurassic coast, which is a World Heritage site. There’s plenty of wildlife and history nearby to explore and interesting market towns to visit not too far away.
Part of the same property also includes the apartments of Kingfisher and Chaffinch, which can be rented at the same time , if you want to take a party of more than 4. These apartments are each for 2 people have a double ensuite bedroom, lounge-diner and separate kitchen. Both have access to the extensive gardens, barbeque and hot tub.
Over in Carswell, on the South Devon Coast area, is the new addition holiday cottages of The Lodge, recently built in 2008. It is built to a very high standard as an Eco Lodge. It has two interlinked upstairs bedrooms, which are a kingsize double and a twin bedroom and there is also a play are upstairs. The family bathroom, large hall and an open plan kitchen / dining room are downstairs, along with a sitting room equipped with a romantic woodburning stove and benefiting from views out right across the valley. There’s also a small enclosed garden with a table and barbeque for your use.
This is an addition to the cottages already on Carswell Farm, an organic dairy farm. The coastal path and lovely beach are only a short walk away and Dartmoor is in sight, which is an area that is an attraction for walkers, horse riders and cyclists. There is easy access to local pubs and restaurants, serving excellent quality food.
These are just a quick look at some of the newest additions to the Devon holiday cottages on the books. Whatever type of property you are interested in for your holiday, there is certain to be a cottage for you to be found in the area. Have a look at what is on offer and see which take your fancy and book online now before someone else does.
There are certainly many good new holiday cottages in Devon that have recently become available to be rented this year for your holidays. It’s an excellent area of the country to visit for a holiday, with plenty of attractions for the family to see and do. Here are just some of the brand new holiday cottages that have recently been added in North Devon.
Widmouth Farm Cottages are a small set of cottages based on a farm on the North Devon Coast, sleeping from 2 to 6 adults in each individual cottage. Ideal for a romantic getaway for a couple, or perfect to hire a few of the cottages together for a larger group break! Nearby are the theme park of Watermouth Castle, Exmoor Zoo, Exmoor Steam Railway and the wildlife and dinosaur park. The scenery is magnificent and because of this the area welcomes bird watchers and painters and for the sporting holiday maker, activities including sea fishing and golfing opportunities are near by – that should be enough to keep all members of the family happy and entertained one way or another for a week or two!
The self catering cottages have been carefully converted from various barns and workers’ cottages that date back around 200 years. They are ideally situated on the owners’ 35 acres of property, with part of the well known 180 mile Tarka Trail coastal footpath running around the border of the property. This makes it an excellent opportunity for walkers and ramblers to explore Exmoor and the North Devonshire coastline.
Out of the cottages, Wren Cottage is the smallest of the cottages with one double bedroom and benefiting from sea views. Three of the cottages, Kingfisher Cottage, Swallow Cottage and The Round Barn are all slightly larger, sleeping up to 4 people, all having a double bedroom and a twin bedroom accommodation, although Kingfisher Cottage can also have a divan to accommodate an extra person if required. Both Swallow Cottage and The Round Barn feature an open plan living room / dining room with kitchen and shower whilst the slightly larger Kingfisher Cottage has a short bath with shower over.
Slightly larger than these four cottages is Pheasant Cottage, sleeping 6 adults comfotably, although not all adults will appreciate the bunk room! The accommodation in Pheasant Cottage comprises of a double bedroom, twin and a bunk room plus a spacious sitting room / dining room along with a gas coal burning stove, a bath with shower over and a fully equipped kitchen with a stable door out onto the garden.
Further afield visitor attractions include The Milky Way Adventure Park, an all weather theme park full of rides, entertainment and entertaining live shows with lots to do for the family. The Museum of Dartmoor Life is beautifully set around a cobbled Victorian courtyard to tell the story of the local people of Dartmoor and how they lived over 100 years ago. If you are considering a North Devon holiday cottage, then the cottages at Widmouth Farm Cottages could be just what you are searching foryou’re your next summer holiday.
The Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa representing the best in Malaysia travel, recently received a highly commended award in the Large Hotel Category at the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards organized by responsibletravel.com.
Launched in 2004, the awards are run in association with partners World Travel Market, The Daily Telegraph, Geographical Magazine and BBC World News Service. They are the most prestigious and competitive of their kind in the world. This year a record 1,976 nominations were received from travelers around the world voting for tourism ventures that provide outstanding holidays that also benefit local people and destinations.
At a ceremony hosted at World Travel Mart (WTM) held in Docklands, London, the Awards were handed out to the recipients. The judges commented on Frangipani Langkawi Resort that: “More than 80% of Frangipani’s workforce is from the local community and 40% of its food is produced on the island. The resort also has a large environmental management program designed for progress
, extensively planting native trees and maintaining a wetland in the resort.”
Justin Francis, founder of The Responsible Tourism Awards and Managing Director, responsibletravel.com, said: “In this, the fifth year of the awards, the bar has been raised for responsible tourism yet again. What inspires me is the efforts that businesses and destinations are making in order to ensure that responsible tourism lies at the heart of their approaches and plans. Without a doubt, this is the only way for the future – responsible travel is not a passing fad or a niche travel trend for marketing purposes. It is an entire, holistic approach to tourism operations.”
The award also creates awareness amongst hotels, resorts and tourism operators that there are greener operational policies that ultimately reduce environmental impacts. Resort owner, Mr Anthony Wong, said after acknowledging the award: “The Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa has implemented various greening programs to streamline its daily operations and to minimize environmental impacts. Since the resort’s inception in 2006, we have set out to put into effect various policies to reduce our impacts upon the environment. Some 100 initiatives are in place and listed on our website and we hope these will become a model for other resorts to follow.”
Mr Wong remarked that various methods have been introduced at the resort including reducing consumption especially wastage, effectively managing energy usage to reduce wastage, using environmentally-friendly detergents, filtering the resort’s ‘grey water’ through a wetland and working with the local authorities to reduce the amount of rubbish that goes to the island’s limited landfill.
“Everyone in the Frangipani Langkawi Resort community from the owners to management, staff and guests is encouraged to participate in our programs and we find that we have the full support of all. Being an island, Langkawi has many sensitive environmental variables that need to be carefully managed if tourism on the island is to be sustainable,” said Mr Wong.
The Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa is a secluded and eco-friendly resort located along 400-metres of beautiful golden sands at Pantai Tengah, in Langkawi, a popular island resort in Malaysia. The resort is a 15-minute drive from the Langkawi International Airport and just a short walk to the island’s top restaurants, cafés, bars and shops at Pantai Tengah.
The 118-room resort offers spacious rooms, villas and suites with modern amenities. The Mentari Grill restaurant serves Asian and international cuisine, while the Coco Beach Jam bar offers gorgeous views of the Langkawi sunset.
Popular among families with young children, the resort’s other facilities include two swimming pools, outdoor jacuzzi, reflexology path, meeting room, recreational activities, room service, babysitting laundry, tour desk, transport services, souvenir shop and internet facilities.
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My partner and I had wanted to purchase a apartment in Spain. Discussing this with some friends who were also considering buying a property it was suggested we join them at a villa exhibition in Birmingham.
To get around quicker, we parted from them deciding to meet at midday and recommend suitable stands to visit. They were late back however and a phone call revealed that they had brought an ‘off-plan’ villa on the Costa Del Sol, west of Malaga, and were just finishing the necessary paperwork.
Frankly we thought them to be mad to make such a spot decision. However, they knew that area of Spain well. We were more cautious. However upon their recommendation we visited the same stall and hey presto we had booked a viewing flight to Spain before you could say ‘tapas!’. I must say though that the thought of a cheap weekend in Spain was quite appealing though. A weekend trip cost £95 each.
A month later we flew into Malaga airport and were very impressed with a warm greeting from the sales person, Virgina. We were even more impressed that she knew our names. Our very own escort was very friendly and we were whisked away from the airport in a nice BMW company car.
After seeing lots of villas and developments at both ends of our budget, we viewed a development we liked at Casares Del Sol about 25 minutes from Gibraltar. It seemed to have everything we were demanding. It promised luxury apartments with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a high tech kitchen, set amidst tropical gardens with 7 swimming pools. Being British we showed the ’stiff upper lip’ choosing to mull over the prospect during the course of the evening.
We did however see some other developments with Virginia so as to be absolutely sure. There was no pressure placed upon us, the developments almost selling themselves. Virgina gave us sufficient help in seeing the various benefits of exactly where to purchase on a development. Consider for example things as views, noise levels, access as we get older (lift, stairs etc), proximity to pool, rental opportunity
We signed the purchase form for Caseras and spent 4,000 Euros. The lovely Virginia treated us to a slap up meal at Casares. Casares is a pretty traditional white washed mountain village from which our development gets its name. At this point she felt more like a new friend than a sales representative. As you can imagine we had many questions replying to them all.
We flew back to the UK excited with dreamy thoughts of enjoying many holidays in our home in the sun. Virgina kept in touch sometimes informing us to progress on the development and even sent the odd photographs of our plot.
My own advice is to carefully select which company you book your viewing trip with. Ask where you will stay during the visit and, of course, what is the price. Finally ask plenty of questions, make a list before you fly and have each question answered. And once you have chosen your property, sign up with someone that specialises in villa furnishing and get them to show you options of villa furnishing packs that are within your budget.
Villa Ioanna in Rhodes is a truly spacious 4 bedroom villa with its own private pool that is set in a prime location. It sleeps up to 8 adults in four bedrooms and cot and high chairs are available on request. On the first floor you will find the master bedroom with double bed, fitted wardrobes and private balcony and the second bedroom with twin beds, fitted wardrobes and access to the sun terrace. On the ground floor are the third bedroom with twin beds, fitted wardrobes and access to the patio and pool area. The fourth bedroom is also at ground floor level, with double bed and wardrobes, which is located in an annex separate to the main building of the villa. From 2009 the annex double bedroom will be en-suite with shower facilities. All bedrooms are air-conditioned.
The light and airy kitchen in Villa Ioanna is fully fitted with all mod-cons including fridge/freezer, oven and hobs, microwave, washing machine and dishwasher (who wants to do the washing up when on a well earned relaxing break in the sun?!). There are dining facilities for 8 with views out to the garden and pool area and access to the patio and en-suite annex can be gained through the French doors. Naturally, all cutlery, crockery and cooking appliances are provided as are the ever useful sandwich toaster and coffee maker.
On the first floor of Ioanna is the main bathroom with toilet, wash basin, bath and shower. On the ground floor is also a shower room with toilet, wash basin and enclosed shower unit.
The stunning private 9 x 5m swimming pool at Villa Ioanna is accessed by steps and the depth is a shallow 1.0m in the shallow end to 1.8m in the deep end. Equipped with 8 sun loungers, 4 parasols and outdoor dining facilities for 8 people. Relax in the sun with a book by your own secluded swimming pool!! Set on a 1/2 acre plot, Ioanna has large gardens to relax in and the luxury of a private 9×5m swimming pool. Light the BBQ and enjoy an evening of al-fresco dining around the swimming pool.
Air conditioned throughout and furnished to the highest standards, Villa Ioanna offers its visitors comfortable living space with TV, Satellite TV, DVD Player and CD Player. With the finishing touches also applied to the ceiling (sunken spotlight features) the living area offers a relaxed and airy feel for those times when a break from the sunshine is required to unwind. Sink back into the sofa with a good book and relax with a cold drink- perfect!
Villa Ioanna is just one of the many villas Rhodes available to rent by holiday makers. There’s an good choice of a wide variety of rental properties. Checkout what is suitable on the rental market for your holiday right now.
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If you are thinking about holidaying in Spain this summer you might consider staying at one of the popular apartments in Calahonda on the Costa Del Sol. Calahonda is a favourite destination for holiday-makers, due to its idyllic location which is set on the Mediterranean Sea mid way between Fuengirola and Marbella (both about 10 minutes’ drive away). Calahonda’s has masses of facilities for tourists with an excellent bus service for those not wishing to drive, and a very wide variety of bars, restaurants selling local cuisine and shops.
Interested? You will need to find a suitable rental villa or apartment. We highly recommend staying at Las Palmeras de Calahonda a new apartment complex that is set at the top of the hills majestically overlooking mountains and rolling rural countryside down to the sea below. Properties at Las Palmeras have 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, each bathroom being well equiped having a bath with shower over and double sinks. The apartments can sleep 4-6 persons.
For those holidaymakers who just want to relax one can do worse than visit the harbours of Marbella and Puerto Banus. One of my favourite haunts is Calahonda’s very own harbour, Puerto Cabopino, just 5 minutes along the coast road towards the island of Gibraltar. If sport is your thing whilst on holiday or you just fancy having go at something new, play tennis at the Aztec Sports Centre or the new Club Del Sol. Try the water sports at Cabopino, or play golf at one of the many excellent local golf courses, Club Siesta, just two minutes from Las Palmeras, or Cabopino Golf Course. Although there are quite a few more nearby if you want plenty of variety. Why not go shopping for the latest fashions in the modern shopping centres of Fuengirola, Marbella and Puerto Banus or simply try to haggle for a bargain at the local markets. If you find that you spend too much one can always try and win some of your expenses back by having a flutter horse racing at Hipodromo Race Course.
If you do not fancy moving too far Calahonda has three good commercial centres, which house most of the development’s 45 excellent restaurants, cafeterias and pubs as well as seven banks when you run short on cash, and several supermarkets. Calahonda is known as one of the leading and most popular residential communities on the Costa del Sol, whose population swells from just 14,000 to 45,000 in the high season. This, of course, ensures the population is well catered for.
Las Palmeras de Calahonda is very easy to reach, being just 25 minutes drive from Malaga International Airport. You can either take the coastal road or the toll road if you are collecting your hire car at the airport. There are plenty of car hire facilities at Malaga Airport. If you do not wish to drive, then you will find a taxi will cost approximately 50 Euros each way. One can also fly into Gibraltar International Airport, some 60 minutes away as an alternative method of travelling. We regularly fly into both airports, depending on the cost of the best available flights. Calahonda is also very well serviced by buses.
So if you wish to stay at a apartments in Calahonda for your holiday this year consider renting an apartment at the resort of Las Palmeras de Calahonda.
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