Asia
Value redefined at Lily Beach Resort, Maldives
Frivolous consumption may no longer be fashionable, but it’s still hard to let go of some of life’s luxuries and holidays are proving to be one of those accessories we’d rather not give up, particularly if we can be savvy and only compromise by getting more for less.
Experience ‘Desire’ at Hôtel De La Paix
On 10 April 2010 Hôtel de la Paix’s innovative gallery cocktail bar and champion of contemporary Khmer art, the Arts Lounge, will unveil Desire, a hotly anticipated exhibition of 12 new artworks celebrating connections and creation by French Cambodian artist Texte de Sera.
Top global festivals for spring
Bales Worldwide has crossed the globe to hunt out some of spring’s most colourful and culturally exciting festivals.
Capella Singapore celebrates first anniversary
Capella Singapore, the ultra-luxury resort on Sentosa Island, is celebrating its first anniversary with a choice of exclusive room experience packages for guests to enjoy.
World Expeditions launches The Great Himalaya Trail
The next big thing in trekking has just launched: for the first time ever the Great Himalaya Trail is now available through a specialist tour operator.
Luxury holidays for less
With the prolonged winter spell and after the economic doom and gloom, statistics show that more Brits than ever are looking to spend money on holidays abroad in 2010 but that holidaymakers are looking for luxury experiences at low cost prices, conscious of spending wisely yet looking for a really special escape.
Singapore Tourism Board forecasts record numbers for 2010
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has announced its forecast for 2010: 11.5 – 12.5 million visitor arrivals and S$17.5 – S$18.5 billion in tourism receipts.
Discover a new way to travel
In February 2010, globetrotting travel writers, Terence Carter and Lara Dunston, embarked on a year-long project in partnership with HomeAway Holiday-Rentals, called Grantourismo. Their aim is to explore more authentic and enriching ways to travel by staying in holiday homes around the world, and thus living like locals.
Beijing joins Emirates A380 'Capital Club'
The world’s most populous country, China, will fittingly receive the aviation world’s largest commercial aircraft with the start of Emirates A380 Dubai-Beijing-Dubai services on 1st August 2010.
Early booking discounts for Elegant River Cruises
Connections, the specialist independent travel division of Titan Travel, has extended its early booking discounts on Elegant River Cruises for 2010 with savings of £1000 per couple across a range of cruises on bookings before 30 April 2010.
Families Worldwide announces price reductions
Through careful housekeeping and by working closely with its ground handlers overseas, Families Worldwide has been able to make some big price reductions – up to £300 per person – on family holidays for 2010 and has passed the savings directly to its customers.
Wildlife photography trips to Borneo
Wildlife Worldwide is offering the opportunity for photographers of all abilities to improve their skills under the expert tutelage of award-winning wildlife photographer Nick Garbutt on two tours to Borneo on 1 and 7 May 2010 (click here for full details).
Discover Vedic Meditation in the Himalayas
Ananda in the Himalayas is to welcome Jillian Lavender and Michael Miller, co-directors of the London Meditation Center to this year’s series of Visiting Masters, where they will be hosting a very special Vedic Meditation retreat from 20 - 27 April 2010.
Gastronomic celebrations at the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
The two-star Michelin restaurant Amber, at the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong has announced its 2010 Epicurean series, celebrating the finest of food and wine.
Air Astana to fly Almaty to Kuala Lumpur all year round
Air Astana is pleased to announce that following numerous requests and the increasing popularity of Kuala Lumpur to Almaty flight, it will become a regular service.