Issue: June 01, 2012 (Archive)

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Amazing Amazon
The sounds are a symphony, a chorus of nature. The forest is a primeval tangle of canopy and undergrowth. Within the first two hours I'm here, I see monkeys, two kinds of toucan, a falcon and songbirds galore.

Heavy duty lightweights
Sturdy and durable usually translates to bulky and heavy. But Herios, Samsonite's new business traveler collection, gives you the best of both worlds. Though light, the heavy-duty ballistic nylon exterior can withstand impacts while the Teflon coating protects against water and stains.

Gateway to Luzon
There is more to Luzon than Manila. Within driving distance from the capital is the famous Mount Pinatubo volcano. Activities available include kayaking and swimming in the crater lake, trekking to the summit and relaxing in the spa at the crater.

Fly a dragon
Dragonair will launch flights to Kolkata, its second destination in India. The airline already operates a daily service to Bangalore. The new service is scheduled to start this winter with four flights a week on the Airbus A320.

Center of attention
Coming hot on the heels of its first brick- and-mortar shop in Central is Flight Centre's new outlet in Happy Valley.

Food with flair
You get two for the price of one trip at the Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival. From now till June 3, there will be fashion shows, food exhibitions, and entertainment to highlight the fashion and culinary industry.

Write kind of cruise
Fans of author Mary Higgins Clark will get a treat as the bestselling novelist will be a guest speaker aboard Silver Whisper's world cruise next year. The 115-day journey from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale leaves on January 5 and will sail to 52 destinations in 28 countries.

Cool down at Ice World
Beat the heat at CotaiExpo hall F, where Ice World 2012 is being held until September 16. Said Edward Tracy, president and chief executive of Sands China: "Last year's exhibition was a great success, with close to a quarter of a million visitors enjoying this unique summer activity."

Appetite for markets
The crush of people inches past the tables of slow-brewed coffee, truffle-flavored charcuterie, and homemade ice-cream rippled with fennel pollen and peach swirls. The former Cape Town biscuit factory, reworked into a shabby-chic urban setting, is just one of the gourmet markets that have popped up in South Africa for foodies seeking handcrafted goods over mass-produced products.

Reach for the stars
Space, the final frontier, is suddenly within our grasp, thanks to Virgin Galactic's spaceship program. Hongkongers can become astronauts and travel to outer space in Virgin's commercial space vehicle.

Be a beach goddess
Next time you book a beach holiday in Koh Samui, forget about packing. Hansar Samui has launched its own collection of beachwear.

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