Issue: February 20, 2012   (Archive)
Saturday, May 18, 2013   

Old-time feel
On Sunday morning in Bucharest, I knew just what I wanted to do: go to church. I also wanted to go down to the Old City, visit a few museums and buy a pretzel from a sidewalk stand. But mostly I wanted to go to church.



Holiday with a cause
If you're tired of being an observer and want to give something back to the country you're touring in, Crystal Cruises has just the thing: every Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony voyage offers one free shore excursion in which both guests and crew can help a local community in need, with Crystal handling all the arrangements.

Airy proposition
Budget traveling just got cheaper - now that Ibis Hua Hin has opened. Located in Khao Takiab, with easy access to the beach, night market and other tourist attractions, the 200-room hotel offers a seaside getaway at economy rates.

Chocolate treat
Chocoholics can have their fill at Hayman, the private island destination in the Great Barrier Reef, this Easter.

Miles by the million
Ten winners will share a million Asia Miles in The Million Miles Promotion by the frequent flyer program and Worldhotels.

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.

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.

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.



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