Issue: February 09, 2012 (Archive)

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Nepal emerges from mists
It is said that the medieval era never really ended in Nepal, its historic towns and architectural jewels blessed by an unbroken continuity of life and ritual that links the present with the past.

Dreamy dozen
December 12 is going to be a bumper day for weddings. If you are looking to make yours unique, bid on Paresa Phuket's Magical Wedding Bliss package.

Dragon takes flight
Asian budget airline AirAsia recently welcomed the arrival of its 100th Airbus A320. The new baby of the family carried a unique dragon livery - the Chinese zodiac for 2012 as well as that of group CEO Tony Fernandes.

Champagne dreams
Champagne and diamonds await at The Ritz-Carlton in Toronto, which is celebrating its first anniversary this month. From February 16 to 18, guests checking into the luxury hotel will be offered free champagne or sparkling wine upon arrival.

Garuda's golden opportunity
Garuda Indonesia celebrates its 50th anniversary in Hong Kong with a Facebook competition offering tickets for just HK$50 to the first 50 lucky people. The airline is giving away five tickets daily until Sunday for round-trip flights to 11 destinations: Jakarta, Bali, Bangkok, Amsterdam, Dubai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Yogyakarta, Lombok, Sydney and Melbourne.

A massage a day
Instead of overdosing on Champagne and chocolates, why not opt for a healthy Valentine's Day? MesaStila is offering a four-day package, from US$1,100 (HK$8,580), to Indonesia.

Romance in Boston
Book yourself into a room at the Mandarin Oriental in Boston and you can choose different packages to round off your experience.

Airy proposition
The quiet city of Clark, just outside Manila, will spring to colorful life for the Hot Air Balloon Festival from February 9 to 12. Lucky ones might get a chance to hitch a ride on one of the balloons.

Winds of change
For years, Moscow's historic Gorky Park, the spooky location of American writer Martin Cruz Smith's thriller, was a tacky, neglected space with old roller coasters, vodka and candy floss. Now visitors lounge on beanbags, attend mass yoga classes and access free wi-fi on their laptops.

Benefit from forward planning
Super early birds can take advantage of Crystal Cruises special offer for 2013. The luxury cruise line is one of the first to release its 2013 calendar and fares.

Heart-warming help
Lotus tours employees went the extra mile recently. Staff - including CEO Patrick Kong, left - knitted more than 400 scarves for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan last March.

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