Issue: August 23, 2012 (Archive)

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No dieting in New Orleans
On bourbon street, I snapped a photo of a woman in one doorway who appeared to be clad in little more below the waist than a strategically placed patch, and as I walked on, a man followed me, calling out: "Hey, I saw you taking the picture. You want to hook up with any of them?" "Thank you, sir," I answered, "but I'm too old." He laughed at that and retreated.

London calling
At a loose end in London? Download Virgin Atlantic's free iPhone and iPad app, London City Guide. It has itineraries from Virgin Atlantic boss Richard Branson, the crew and famous Londoners.

Pack your trunks
Back for its 11th year, Thailand's popular King's Cup Elephant Polo tournament will be held in the royal seaside town of Hua Hin from September 12 to 16.

Just wing it
Turkish Airlines mascot Wingo brings its first special fare offer to Hong Kong: HK$2,990 upwards to fly to any of the airline's 71 European destinations - including the popular London, Paris and Milan.

Love at the Marriott
Singapore Marriott Hotel celebrates its S$35 million (HK$217 million) refurbishment with two room packages, available till December 30.

Get your goose
Next time you're flying out of Hong Kong International Airport, allow yourself extra time to drop by Hung's Delicacies. The restaurant, which opened last November, has been given a Best Airport Food & Beverage award for "reflecting a sense of place."

Passport to Almaty
Those in the market for an exotic holiday should consider Kazakhstan - especially as Air Astana is launching twice-weekly flights between Almaty and Hong Kong from August 28.

Villa or won't ya?
Banyan Tree Macau is offering a special promotion on its exclusive villas from now until December 30.

It's all Grieg to me
The visitors touring Maihaugen Heritage Village in the Norwegian town of Lillehammer were itching with curiosity. They'd wandered the site's narrow lanes and peered inside the 200-year-old log cabins. Now they wanted to know if any of Norway's leading figures had their roots in these humble huts.

Eat for Britain
If the Olympics are giving you a pang for the UK, hurry on down to Staunton Street in SoHo. British Airways, Staunton's Group and I Love SoHo are giving diners a chance to win a pair of return tickets to London, flying British Airways' World Traveller Plus premium economy class.

Spend to win another holiday
The amazing Thailand Grand Sale is on from now until August 15.

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