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Skiing in South Korea and Japan

Skiing in South Korea and Japan

With happy clients already enjoying the pistes across the world, Ski Safari is excited to announce the arrival of South Korea to this winter’s programme.

Namhansanseong Fortress, Korea's latest UNESCO World Heritage

Namhansanseong Fortress, Korea's latest UNESCO World Heritage

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee inscribed Korea's Namhansanseong, or literally meaning “South Han Mountain Fortress,” as a World Heritage site in June 2014.

'Gangnam Style' mania prompts one-day tour

'Gangnam Style' mania prompts one-day tour

'Gangnam Style' the tune that everyone is talking about has received 131 million hits on youtube! K-Pop music videos were watched 2.2bn times by 235 countries last year and Korea's music industry has accelerated its ranking from 33rd in the world in 2005 to its current position of 11th in 2012!

Far Eastern delights

Far Eastern delights

The world’s longest established travel company, Cox & Kings, has launched its new Far East brochure for 2012 featuring a comprehensive programme of escorted group tours and private tailor-made travel to China, Japan, Mongolia and Southeast Asia.

Aequalis Spa to open at Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel

Aequalis Spa to open at Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel

Spa connoisseurs are poised to experience a benchmark concept with the opening of the new Aequalis Spa at the Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel in Korea on 16th September 2011. Hallmarks of ancient wisdom and nature’s purity have been given an elegant contemporary twist, aided by the latest technology and cutting edge design.

Summer in Seoul and beyond

Summer in Seoul and beyond

Culture fans have something to look forward to this summer in the form of an annual cultural event bringing the performing arts outdoors at major sites in the heart of Seoul, live jazz on the Hangang River and finally a regional fireworks festival in Pohang.

Korea offers transit tours at Seoul's Incheon Airport

Transit passengers through Seoul are now being offered a range of half day sightseeing tours around the city.