Destination Diaries Asia

Destination:	Mount Fuji, Japan
Flights:	Direct to Osaka with Jetstar
Date:	12 October 2008
	2008 Formula 1 Fuji Television Japanese Grand Prix After a 30 year absence, the Japanese Grand Prix returns to the spectacular and historic Fuji Speedway Formula One circuit. The Fuji Speedway circuit was completely redesigned and revamped with the help of Hermann Tilke. The main straight length 1,475m, makes it the longest straight of all the current F1 Grand Prix circuits.
Website:	www.formula1.com

Destination:	Shanghai, China
Flights:	via Kuala Lumpur with AirAsia X
Date:	19 October 2008
	2008 Formula 1 Sinopec Chinese Grand Prix The Shanghai International Circuit was designed as the race circuit for the new millennium. The track, created by Hermann Tilke and Peter Wahl, is shaped like the Chinese character 'shang', which stands for 'high' or 'above'. The course is remarkable for its change of acceleration and deceleration within different winding turns, high-speed straights which offer crucial overtaking opportunities and an exciting motorsport experience for spectators.
Website:	www.formula1.com

Destination:	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Flights:	Direct to Kuala Lumpur with AirAsia X
Date:	1-30 November 2008
	Malaysia International Gourmet Festival Savour an array of exquisite meals in this month-long festival! Touted as Malaysia's premier gastronomic event, this festival showcases Malaysia's finest restaurants and the exclusive menus they offer. It also brings to the limelight some of the world's best chefs. Visit the website for a list of restaurants and their menu prices to select where you will be sampling this festival.
Website:	www.migf.com

Destination:	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Flights:	Direct to Kuala Lumpur with AirAsia X
Date:	9 April 2009
	KL Grand Prix CSI 5 The second race of the season, Sepang circuit is the home of the Malaysian Grand Prix, a futuristic blend of stainless steel and glass-fronted buildings and an impressive double-sided main grandstand capable of seating 50 000 spectators. Specifically designed to encourage overtaking the track contains at least four slow corners following long straights.
Website:	www.klgrandprix.com