The All Inclusive Resort in Maldives: Centara Grand Island Resort and Spa

Travel Tips Sharing. Reviews Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa Jensen Chua Photography

Having last visited the Maldives some 15 years back, I was elated when the chance to go on an inspection trip to three resorts with Jetabout Holidays came in March. Centara Grand Island Resort and Spa was one of the resorts on the list. The Centara brand name is familiar to me as it is one of Thailand's leading hotel group, which is highly regarded for its excellent service.  Having inspected another resort, the Lux* South Ari Atoll just a two days prior to arriving at this resort, I...

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Lux* South Ari Atoll, Maldives – Luxury redefined

Travel Tips Sharing. Reviews LUX South Ari Atoll Maldives Jensen Chua Travel Blog

Welcome to my article "Lux* South Ari Atoll, Maldives - Luxury redefined". The very mention of Maldives always conjures up images of tropical paradise - crystal clear turquoise water, coconut palms on white sandy beaches, amazing marine life and luxury resorts. Many of my friends even have the perception that these fabled atolls are basically romantic vacation places for honeymooners with little else to do except sun, sand and sea. They could not be more wrong. Sure, there are no theme parks...

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Club Med Bintan – the premium all-inclusive family resort

Travel Tips Sharing. Reviews Club Med Bintan premium all inclusive family resort Jensen Chua Travel Blog

Welcome to my article - "Club Med Bintan- the premium all inclusive family resort". My recent media trip to the lovely Club Med Bintan reminded me why this renowned vacation lifestyle chain can still command a premium and be a mecca of fun after all these years. Fond memories of my last Club Med holiday in Bali vacation decades ago returned and tell me I just had to include the chain's various other resorts around the world in my bucket list. Who can resist a resort where everything is taken...

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Commercial Photography – Far East Hospitality group of hotels

Commercial Photography - Far East Hospitality group of hotels

Welcome to my article on "Commercial Photography - Far East Hospitality Group of Hotels" I had the opportunity to shoot some promo pictures for the Far East Hospitality group of hotels.  For your information, Far East Hospitality Holdings Pte Ltd is a regional hospitality owner and operator with a wide portfolio of eight unique and complementary brands of hotels, serviced residences, and apartment hotels including Adina Apartment Hotels, Medina Serviced Apartments, Oasia Hotels, The Quincy...

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Phuket Vacation December 2016

Family Vacation School Holiday Short Break Phuket Travel Blog Reviews Holiday Inn Patong

Welcome to my travelogue - "Phuket Vacation December 2016" which chronicles my short vacation to Phuket after a gap of more than 15 years. During those years, much of the island has transformed and it's no longer the 'cheap, cheap' vacation paradise anymore. The beach scene has been cleaned up - you can now bring your own mat, and rest on the beach without being harassed to rent one of those beach chairs plus parasol, and seems the jet-ski or time-share scams are no more. Every morning,...

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Outdoor Family Portrait Photography – Roseburg Family Nov 16

Outdoor Family Portrait Photography

An Outdoor Family Portrait Photography assignment to shoot for the Roseburg family in November 2016.  Location was at Bishan Park.  I have always wanted to photograph Jamie and her lovely family, having been their estate agent for the last three and a half years and seeing their kids grow up beautifully. So it was on a lovely Saturday morning when our scheduled casual photography session too place. Just thirty five minutes and forty-plus frames later, I got what I wanted of this...

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Bangkok Update December 2016

Travel Blog Planning Short Trip ? Tips Reviews Bangkok Holiday Update December 2016

Bangkok Update December 2016 - 3 months after King Bhumibol Adulyadej's passing.

The Land of Smiles occupies a special place in many people's heart. To many Asians, it's the quintessential food, massage, shopping and adventure capital of Asia. Vibrant, exotic, chaotic and fun, it's a city that never quite sleeps. This trip in mid-Dec 2016 was organised by Jetabout Holidays to gain first-hand experience if Bangkok has lost any of its fun quotient following the unfortunate demise of the...

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Australia Road Trip 2016 – Tasmania phase

Tasmania self drive itinerary helps make great trip. Inside look different Tasmanian environments

Welcome to my "Australia Road Trip 2016 - Tasmania phase". This photographic road trip was organised by Jetabout Holidays (Holiday Tours and Travel) in collaboration with Tourism Australia covering both Sydney and Tasmania, which totalled 2 weeks from 2-18 Nov (2 Nov being a departure date with 8 hours direct flight to Sydney via Qantas), with an estimated driving mileage of some 3000km. This travelogue is in continuation from the Sydney and NSW leg, with the Tasmania phase which commenced...

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Australia Road Trip 2016- Phase Sydney (New South Wales)

Australia Road Trip 2016- Phase Sydney (New South Wales)

Australia Road Trip 2016- Phase Sydney (New South Wales)

If there's a road trip that qualifies being termed epic, this is it ! This photographic project in November 2016 was my longest ever overseas assignment to date. Organised by Jetabout Holidays, in collaboration with Tourism Australia covering both New South Wales (NSW) and Tasmania.  The trip was preceded by an invitation from Qantas on departure day to experience the...

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Qantas Singapore Lounge – Luxury Air Travel Enhanced

Qantas Singapore Lounge

Qantas Singapore Lounge 

On a photographic assignment organised in November 2016 by Jetabout Holidays (Holiday Tours and Travel) in collaboration with Tourism Australia covering both Sydney and Tasmania,  I had the most fortunate opportunity to be invited to experience the expansive and lavish Qantas Lounge located in Singapore Changi International Airport Terminal 1. If...

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