Post from: Let's Visit Asia

Dear Valued Passengers

We would like to inform you that during 22 July 2008 – 15 September 2008 we are operating a reduced schedule.

We apologize for any inconvenience to your travel plan and thank you for your kind understanding.

One-Two-Go Airlines.

The reports that are circulating, however, say something different. According to Bangkok Post, the 56-day grounding is due to “mounting cost pressures spurred by ballooning oil prices, fierce competition from rival airlines, falling domestic passenger demand and the poor business outlook”. Bloomberg confirms that the suspension in operations is a financial move.

However, another report in Bangkok Post says there is another reason for the suspension:

The Civil Aviation Department has ordered One-Two-Go airlines to halt operations for 30 days due to substandard operations and revoked or suspended the flying licences of nine of its pilots.

The department had found shortcomings in the airline’s aviation operations, flight schedules and maintenance, along with a lack of quality assurance.

The low-cost airline had violated aviation safety regulations and lacked proper airline management.

Now that, coupled with financial issues, would make it tremendously difficult for One-Two-Go to make it back in the scene!

Post from: Let's Visit Asia

Now I understand how airlines can advertise that they haven’t increased airfares, and in fact are still offering discounted fares. As usual, the trick is in the small print: plus taxes and surcharges.

Considering the trend in fuel prices is going, I wonder, are we seeing the end of real low-cost travel?

Post from: Let's Visit Asia

From 17 – 26 October 2008, embark on an exciting journey to celebrate the Art of Living Well through over 90 premium lifestyle and arts events encompassing Music, Visual Arts, Literature, Film, Wine, Cuisine and Wellness. Join over 250 artists, musicians, chefs, writers and celebrities at various beautiful locations along the Singapore River and Marina Bay throughout the 10 days.

Check out the calendar of events and ticketing details from their official website. If you book until end of July, you can get early bird discounts!

Post from: Let's Visit Asia

Based on our own travel experiences and extensive research, we are certain that the items we offer are the best in each of their respective categories. We spend considerable time carefully selecting thoughtfully designed and well constructed products that appeal to various ages and interests and that respond to the travel needs of today’s families.

From the website, you can shop for kid travel stuff by category, by brand or by price. You can also shop by age, too (the link is easy to miss if you go to the website).

So the next time your kids ask, “Are we there yet?”, what are you going to whip up?

Post from: Let's Visit Asia

I am awed at those illustrations, not just with the sheer expanse and attractions planned, but mainly because it’s blows my mind that something so extraordinary and sophisticated can rise from a site that currently looks like this:

This photo is from my personal collection, taken last July 16 from the Tiger Sky Tower. Bordering the huge construction site is the Sentosa express snaking between the mainland and Sentosa island, and on the upper left corner, you can see a glimpse of the Singapore central business district.

Post from: Let's Visit Asia

I guess we’ll have to make do with the Duck Tours and exploring Sentosa by trams and buses. The idea is to see lots with the least energy exertion!

Post from: Let's Visit Asia

Air Asia X is just like the lowcost Air Asia flights, except for a few, but tangible differences that will make traveling long distances more comfortable. They offer a limited number of XL seats for those who require more legroom, and set meals are provided (snacks are available for purchase). You don’t get free baggage allowance, but would need to pay baggage fees according to the weight of your stuff (which is rather becoming the norm nowadays anyway).

Compared to the usual airlines plying this route, these offers are really quite competitive, so plan your travels and snap those cheap airfares quickly!

Post from: Let's Visit Asia

Using the Electrovaya PowerPad 130, I was able to use my laptop outside for nearly nine hours, with only a fraction of that time spent on standby.

The batteries in the PowerPad series weigh about a pound, come with two USB charge ports, and they’re well worth having if you frequently work from hotspots, or want to work outside for extended periods. They’re compatible with thousands of models of laptops.

Also perfect for use during long drives or long-haul flights particularly if you’re on economy class where there usually aren’t plugs available for recharging.

Post from: Let's Visit Asia

The WHTour.org has compiled already over 200 panographies of sites included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and more are going to be uploaded in the near future. I’ve checked out some of the images, and it truly brings a different dimension to looking at travel photos. The images are brilliant, and you can “drag” the image with your mouse, to give you a 360° view of the area– not just from to left and right but also up and down as well! Really cool stuff. It’s the next best thing to actually being there!

On Photo: Screenshot of the panograph of the Vat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape located in Laos.

Post from: Let's Visit Asia