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Issue: December 21, 2009 (Archive)

Thursday, May 23, 2013

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Gatsby greats
With Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby opening, there is no better time to celebrate the spirit of the Roaring 20s. The folks at VirtualTourist.com have chosen the top five places to relive the 1920s.

Golden week offer
The Regent Beijing is gearing up for the Labor Day holiday with special room packages. The five-star hotel, a stone's throw from the Forbidden City, is offering a choice of four different guest rooms and suites at promotional rates.

Well bedded down
On a long flight, a flat bed can stand between you and jet lag. So why not take advantage of British Airways' special Club World business class fares starting from just HK$39,990 return?

Book a spa day
Ametis Villa Bali's Ruby Spa is a finalist of the 2013 World Luxury Spa Awards, which recognizes the creme de la creme of luxury spas around the world.

Princess diaries
A royal princess will name another Royal Princess. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, will christen the Princess line's latest addition at a ceremony in Southampton on June 13. It will be the highlight of week-long inaugural celebrations to welcome the vessel into service.

Wild ride
If you've paid for an African safari but you're still not clear about the details, bad on you. I didn't dig into the heart of the adventure before I headed to Southern Africa for my first wildlife safari, because I was always too busy. Bad on me!

Handpicked outlet shopping
Outlet shopping villages Las Rozas near Madrid and La Roca near Barcelona have launched a Head Over Heels for Spring campaign, showcasing the best trends for this season's accessories this month.

Live like a millionaire
Grab a villa in what locals refer to as "Millionaire's Row" in Koh Samui for a song.

Calling all wannabe sleuths
Fancy a murder mystery weekend with a twist? Sheraton Macao Hotel is co- presenting CSI: The Experience - Macau with Sands Cotai Central from now to June 15.

Let there be light
Sydney comes alive from May 24 to June 10 for Vivid Sydney. Back for its fifth year with an expanded program, the event will see the city transformed at night into a colorful canvas of light, music and ideas.

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