China
China Airlines to fly non-stop from UK to Taiwan
From 28th March 2010, China Airlines will launch the first non-stop flights to Taipei from London Heathrow, Terminal 4.
Events and festivals light up Taiwan in 2010
Taiwan is famed for its events and festivals throughout the year. Here’s a selection of the island’s top attractions in 2010.
Piers Morgan heads for Shanghai
In the third episode of his ITV series, Piers visits the gleaming mega-city of Shanghai, the friendly face of capitalism that Communist China shows to the world.
Celebrate Chinese New Year with EVA Air in Taiwan
Light up 2010 with EVA Air and fly to Taiwan to celebrate two of the country’s biggest and most colourful events, Chinese New Year and Lantern Festival.
Unique holidays in Asia
Leading Asia specialist, Travel Indochina, has welcome news for those seeking a more unique style of holiday for 2010, with 10% off all January bookings of small group journeys highlighted on the specialist journeys page of its website.
Celebrate Chinese New Year in Taiwan
Revellers discontent with just one New Year’s celebration can celebrate this event twice during Taiwan’s traditional Chinese Lunar New Year festivities. Celebrations will take place on the island from 13th-16th February 2010.
Taiwan’s Lantern Festival to light up Chiayi City
The streets of Chiayi City, one of Taiwan’s largest southern cities, will be awash with colour and ancient Chinese tradition during Taiwan’s Lantern Festival, which will take place between 28th February and 7th March 2010.
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong celebrates Michelin success
The Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong has announced that their renowned French restaurant, Caprice, has been awarded three Michelin Stars in the Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2010. The Hotel’s Cantonese restaurant, Lung King Heen, has also retained its three-star ranking for the second year running.
EVA Air to launch new flight to Taiwan from January 2010
From 25th January 2010, EVA Air will add an extra flight per week on a Monday to its London Heathrow to Taipei via Bangkok schedule. This means that the Taiwanese independent airline will fly seven days a week. Previously, EVA Air flew once a day, six days a week from Tuesday to Sunday.
Relais & Châteaux to feature first Taiwanese hotel
The prestigious Relais & Châteaux hotel group has recently added Taipei’s Villa 32 to the 2010 issue of its Guide. This is the first time that Relais & Châteaux has featured Taiwan.
Taiwan launches new luxury hotel - for dogs
Taiwan’s latest luxury hotel has recently opened for a slightly different clientele – of the four-legged variety. Dogs can now enjoy a pampered stay at an exclusive hotel in Taipei, which comes equipped with pools, salons, classes and playrooms.
Cruise the Far East in style in 2010
Sail in style through the East China and Yellow Seas on board the five-star plus MS Europa – the flagship of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and the top cruise ship in the world according to the 2010 Berlitz Guide to Cruising – with an upgrade offer worth in excess of £1500 per person from specialist cruise agent, The Cruise People.
Head to China for 2010 and take in the spectacular World Expoi in Shanghai
If you’ve always wanted to visit China, then next year is the year for you to do it as you will be able to also take in what will be a spectacular international event. The World Expo 2010 in Shanghai is estimated to attract over 70 million worldwide visitors, and China specialist Wendy Wu Tours is the only UK tour operator offering special packages to the exhibition.
Air Pacific launch new route between Hong Kong and Fiji
On December 3 Air Pacific will launch their new twice weekly Boeing 767 service between Hong Kong and Fiji which is sure to boost UK visitor numbers to the South Pacific Islands.
Travellers fight it out to win Taiwan’s ‘Best Trip in the World’
Taiwan fans have just one week left to vote for their favourite teams taking part in the country’s ‘Best Trip in the World’ competition.