What's On Expat

May 26 - June 1, 2002

Boracay Is No. 3 Pick among Asian Beaches - pg. 3

HONG KONG -- Independent travel web site www.asiahotels.com, in association with seven top resorts in Asia and SCMP.com, has launched a search for Asia's best beaches.

Whitehaven in the Whitsundays, Australia, is the top pick from the editors at asia-hotels.com. Its chalk-like sand positively squeaks when you walk on it. The Maldives, with its collection of glorious atolls, is their second pick followed by White Beach on Boracay in the Philippines. However, do not take their word for it - nominate your own favorite!

Users who vote for their favorite beach in the Asia-Pacific region through the web site will automatically get a chance to win complimentary nights in the Datai, Tanjung Rhu Resort and Pelangi Beach in Langkawi, Malaysia.

Other prizes include free stays in Pangkor Laut Resort in Malaysia, Friday's Beach Resort in Boracay, Philippines, the Tanjong Jara Resort in East Malaysia, and Mutiera Beach Resort in Penang. One lucky voter will also get round trip flights paid for.

To vote, go to http://www.asiahotels.com/awards/beach/default.asp. Voting will close on June 30.