NUSA DUA is where you want to be seen in Bali. Unlike the somewhat oversaturated areas of Seminyak and the slightly maddening Kuta district, Nusa Dua plays on exclusivity. There are only 20 resorts…
Air France signs codeshare deal with Singapore Airlines
AIR FRANCE-KLM signed a memorandum with Singapore Airlines and regional subsidiary SilkAir to codeshare on each other’s flights from April 27 onwards.The codesharing will also extend to SilkA…
Amid govt warning, Thailand splashes on with Songkran celebrations
THAILAND kicked off its annual water festival or Songkran holiday on Thursday amid warnings from the military government to rein in the festival’s usual exuberance as the country mourns its l…
State of the art: Where to buy contemporary art within Bangkok’s vibrant scene
BANGKOK has a burgeoning art scene and though smaller compared to cities like New York, Paris or London, it is no less impressive. The first commercial galleries opened their doors in the 1990s, an…
North Korea: ‘Soviet-style’ luxury hotel gets modern makeover
NORTH KOREA’S most well-known luxury hotel The Koryo recently re-opened its doors after the 1980s Soviet-inspired property underwent massive renovation works.The hotel – known for its k…
Duped by travel scam, over 1,000 tourists stranded at Bangkok airport
A TRAVEL scam had left more than 1,000 tourists stranded at an airport in Bangkok, Thailand, on Tuesday.Despite hours of waiting at the Suvarnabhumi Airport, the duped travelers discovered the Osak…
Airlines overbook flights more often than you think
LAST weekend, United Airlines made headlines after security officers forcibly removed a passenger from an overbooked flight.The incident – which left Dao bloodied and visibly traumatized &nda…
Fury in Vietnam over United passenger dragged from plane
OUTRAGE spread to Vietnam on Wednesday over United Airlines’ handling of a passenger dragged from his seat after it emerged the 69-year-old US doctor was Vietnamese by birth.The ire in Vietna…
Prince Hotel Waikiki: A quintessential Hawaiian beachfront experience
WAIKIKI, known for its lively beaches, is also a bustling hub for entertainment.Naturally, upmarket hotels line the picturesque coastline jostling for a prime location. Among them, but uniquely pos…
Japan ranks highest in Asia on tourism competitiveness index
JAPAN is skillful at using its natural resources and cultural heritage to boost tourism, according to the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2017 recently released by the World Economic Fo…