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Let\’s Visit Asia

December 26th, 2007

Flying with Jetstar

Since I was not early enough in booking tickets for travel this month, I took the next big break in our calendar: the days near Chinese New Year. I was able to secure tickets with Jetstar’s promotional fares a while back, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, the family will be on a two week […]

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December 18th, 2007

Free Flights From Tiger Airways

Yup, you read it right: free flights! Excluding taxes and charges, of course.
You’d have to book your travel quickly, though (offer runs until Dec 19, 2007) for travel up to 31 March 2008. Most flights are to/from Singapore.
Perfect as a last minute Christmas gift!
Tags: Asia, asia-destination, asia-hotels, asia-travel, budget-airline, budget-travel, hotels, Singapore, Tiger-Airways, travel

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December 11th, 2007

Jetstar Asia Christmas treats with HSBC

If you hold an HSBC card, you might want to take advantage of Jetstar Asia’s promotional fares for intra-Asia flights, i.e., applicable to Jetstar (3K) and Valuair (VF) flights from Singapore only.

For more details, check the fares and seat availability here.
Tags: airfare-promo, airfares, Asia, asia-destination, asia-hotels, asia-travel, budget-travel, hotels, HSBC, JetStar, jetstar-asia, Singapore, travel

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November 30th, 2007

Korean Air Budget Airline

If plans pan out, it seems like we’ll be seeing a new budget airline fly the Asian skies in 2008.

Korean Air Lines Co. said Monday that its new low-cost airline was set to begin operations next May with routes to regional destinations including China and Malaysia.
Korean Air said in a press release that its board […]

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November 23rd, 2007

Air Asia Flies Between Kuching and Macau

AirAsia has launched flights between Kuching and Macau, becoming the first airline to serve this stretch.
AirAsia is the only airline to serve the international route to Macau from the Kuching hub with three flights weekly on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. It will be the leading and largest low-cost carrier fifth hub flying directly to Macau. […]

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November 10th, 2007

Jetstar Offers $3 and $33 Airfares

If you’re traveling from Singapore, Australia or Christchurch, NZ, then get your fingers a-clickin’ to take advantage of Jetstar’s 3rd anniversary promo. They’re giving away $3 or $33 fares to a number of destinations in Asia. But you have to be really fast… Promo lasts only until tomorrow!
Tags: airfares, Asia, asia-destination, asia-hotels, asia-travel, Australia, […]

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November 8th, 2007

Air Asia Awarded Airline Of The Year 2007 by CAPA

Malaysia-based budget airline Air Asia has been awarded Airline of the Year 2007 by the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation.
“AirAsia is poised to become the biggest airline in the region next decade, commanding a highly influential position in regional aviation. In aviation history terms, AirAsia’s arrival on the international aviation scene is unprecedented. Perhaps […]

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October 30th, 2007

Traveling in the Philippines

Here’s a good primer for those planning on visiting the Philippines, especially those coming from the US. It’s the first of series, and I’m eagerly awaiting the next part.
The Philippines is a less popular destination in comparison to its other Southeast Asian neighbors. While some hotspots like Boracay, Palawan, Cebu, Davao, and the Banaue region […]

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October 22nd, 2007

Tiger Airway Offer 50% Off January and February Fares

Tiger Airways is giving 50% off fares to more than 10 destinations in the region for travel in Jan and Feb 2008. As usual, the catch is, you have to book quck… like now, before Oct 28, 2007. Go and log on to Tiger Airways and check seat availability. Go and book immediately if […]

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October 17th, 2007

Luxury Hotel… On a Budget?

How much would you be willing to fork out for a night at the Ritz-Carlton, complete with the luxury perks: large marble bath and deep soaking tub, a flat screen television, skyline views of the city, breakfast made-to-order and served by a butler?

All that, for just about 200 dollar a night. I kid you not; […]

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