Issue: February 27, 2012 (Archive)

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Off the beaten slope
We arrived in Soelden after heavy snows had fallen but the sky was as blue and clear as an Alpine lake. ("We" being a family of three: husband, wife and a toddler named Ryan.)

Charge it in Okinawa
In the past five years, the number of visitors to Okinawa has risen by 292 percent - many of whom are from Hong Kong. One added incentive to go there is that Visa, which has been running tourist promotion campaigns in the main cities such as Tokyo and Osaka, has recently added Okinawa.

Jetstar Japan takes off
Japan holidays don't have to cost a bomb as Jetstar Japan will take to the skies ahead of schedule on July 3. Using Narita Airport as its base, the low-cost airline will initially fly to five leading cities - Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka and Okinawa.

Extended offer
Spirits are high in Britain, thanks to the Olympics and the Queen's diamond jubilee celebrations. "There is no doubt that the UK will be buzzing during 2012," said Kevin McQuillan, British Airways regional general manager for East Asia.

Jumbo farewell
The last of Singapore Airlines' Boeing 747 fleet will be retired after almost 40 years of service. To mark this, the airline will have special flights, with a one-hour extended flying time, between Singapore and Hong Kong on April 6.

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.

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.

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.

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