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Speaking of last minute, here’s a chance to get a good deal on airfares to/from Singapore: Tiger Airways is offering cheap airfares valid just this week, for travel until the end of the month. For flights connecting Singapore to Hat Yai, Krabi, Padang, and Phuket, airfares start from just S$9.99 one-way. For flights between Singapore […]
On the way to the Philippines, I’ve got the best airfare deal so far on last minute booking. I had a reservation from my travel agent that fell through, so I resorted to booking online at the last minute… and saved myself half the fare! Imagine, Frankfurt-Manila-Frankfurt on Lufthansa for just around 350 euro, inclusive […]
A Spas Travel News alerts us to the opening of a new luxury hotel in Krabi, Thailand: the Sofitel Phokeethra Krabi Resort. From the resort hotel’s website:
A short distance from Ao Nang and surrounded by pristine rainforest, Sofitel Phokeethra Krabi is a luxury resort featuring 276 rooms, most with a large balcony facing the ocean, […]
Fodor’s presents five Hong Kong six must-see’s for those looking for adventure. In no particular order:
Peak Tram:
Hong Kong’s funicular is the world’s steepest — it climbs to a staggering 1,805 feet above sea level. You really can’t afford to miss what is ultimately a great ride. On the way up, grab a seat on […]
Aside from the Yokoso Visit Japan Pass, oneworld frequent flyer members also get to enjoy Circle Asia Explorer: special fares for travel starting and ending in any of 14 countries served by oneworld’s member airlines across Asia and the South West Pacific.
Travellers must pass through each of the alliance’s three defined regions across these continents:
North […]
Malaysian budget airline Air Asia is having a grand sale. To celebrate its having carried 30 million guests to date, the airline is offering fares as low as RM0.30–that’s less than 10 cents (USD)! Well, of course, you have to add taxes and surcharges on top, but it’s still a good deal!
To avail of these […]
Like Grace and Maricar of Filipina Soul, I’m off to the Philippines. Like them, I’ll have my kid in tow: a four-year old, who has hopefully gotten used to the idea of long-haul flights (this will be his 4th time to fly this stretch, although we’ve used different airlines and routes in the past).
Unlike […]
Are you a member of the one world frequent flyer program?
Starting April 1, 2007, Japan Airlines (JAL) will join oneworld alongside its affiliates -JALways, Japan Asia Airways, JAL Express, J-AIR and Japan Transocean Air.
And to encourage you to go visit and get to know Japan, oneworld launched a special alliance fare for travellers to […]
A few days ago, I hinted at some airlines being re-routed to the old Don Muang Airport while the new Suvarnabhumi Airport gets the necessary repairs. Latest report has it that so far, effective March 25, four airlines will make the shift, making a combined 71 flights per day to/from Don Muang airport:
Thai Airways […]
Zhongshan, China is a economically booming city in the Guangdong province in southern China. It it can be reached by ferry from Hong Kong, and host some of the largest shoe factories. Should you find yourself in the area on business or leisure, but don’t want to shell out too much for accommodations, check out […]
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