IF you know where to look, Malaysia’s northern island of Langkawi is one of Southeast Asia’s most pristine islands. Beyond the tourist-laden hotspots are vast, seemingly unending shorel…
Tourism in Jeju Island affected by China-South Korea tension
THE stunning southern island of Jeju Island in South Korea has long been a popular destination for Chinese tourists.Al Jazeera reported the drop in arrivals follows retaliatory economic measures ta…
Emirates feels brunt of electronics ban as US passenger traffic drops
GULF airline Emirates is beginning to face the repercussions of the controversial electronics ban implemented last month.Emirates – also the world’s biggest international airline &ndash…
Painting the town red: Penang’s street art commended in new travel guide
A NEW travel guide commissioned by Lonely Planet reveals the world’s best cities and locations for street art.For Southeast Asia, the only entry to make the list is Malaysia’s George To…
Junta’s street food ban disrupts Bangkok’s hectic ‘charm’
BANGKOK’S world-famous culinary experience looks set to change dramatically today as Thailand’s ruling junta placed a complete ban on street food stalls along all of the capital’s…
United chief met Chinese officals over passenger dragged off plane
THE head of United Airlines met with the Chinese consulate in Chicago over the possible impact to bookings from the event of a customer being dragged off a plane, but it was too early to tell if bu…
Dreaming big: Fiji sets sights on lucrative business events industry
FIJI has long been popular with holidaymakers, yet this tropical paradise has a desire to be known for more than just relaxing vacations.These efforts appear to be paying off as earnings from busin…
Roving in Borneo: The height of luxury in the depths of nature
BORNEO is one of Southeast Asia’s most prized natural wonders, an overwhelmingly stunning archipelago where some of the region’s most unspoiled rainforests and shorelines reside.While r…
Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa, Kota Kinabalu: Luxury in the stunning wilds of Borneo
IMAGINE an emerald-green forest paradise that hums with life, lined by sandy shores and a crystal-blue ocean with waters that sparkle for miles on end.While Kota Kinabalu in the east Malaysian stat…
Trailing the metropolis: Luxury hotels in Sydney for the chic traveler
TAKE a respite from Sydney’s hurried pace with a stay in a luxury hotel – it’s rather nice to be pampered by plush bedding and a grand breakfast spread before you rush out into th…