Marco Polo is setting out on a new journey of discovery this year as it expands its network in Asia and ramps up its marketing under a new global partnership.

“Like Marco Polo did a long time ago, we are setting out on a new journey of discovery this year. We are digging deep into our roots, which are firmly in Asia, to offer travelers a unique experience – a blend of contemporary Chinese meets modern Italian,” said Mr Jeffrey Flowers, President of the Hong Kong-based hotel group. [Read more…]

Starting February 19th 2007, Austrian Airlines flights from Vienna to Moscow (MOW-VIE-MOW) will switch to the Domodedovo Airport (DME).

Domodedovo is an ideal hub for transfer passengers using the extensive route network of the AIRUnion – Russian domestic alliance in the east. From the summer 2007 onwards, AIRUnion plans to operate flights from Krasnodar via Moscow to Vienna. AIRUnion Boeing 767, 757 and 737 aircraft will be used on the routes. In return, Austrian will carry passengers into the AIRUnion route network via Moscow.

From food to fashion to film, everything Asian is hot, and interest in experiencing the cultures Asia offers first-hand is stronger than ever. The Beijing Olympics may be two years away, but travellers are already setting their sights on Asia. According to a 2005 Statistics Canada report, Canadian travel to Asia rebounded substantially after falling in 2003. Moreover, travel to China, Japan and Hong Kong each rose by at least 32.0%. With interest in travel to Asia booming, Cathay Pacific today announces its 2006 All Asia Pass, offering travellers a convenient way to experience up to 18 Asian cities for one low fare.

Cathay Pacific’s All Asia Pass addresses this burgeoning market and makes travelling to several Asian cities in one trip more affordable and easier than ever. From magnificent Hong Kong to legendary Tokyo, from tropical Bali to culturally rich Bangkok, the All Asia Pass is your ticket to a dream vacation. [Read more…]

Domina Hotel Group is adding one more hotel to its Egyptian portfolio. The Domina Makadi Bay Hotel & Resort in Hurghada has opened its doors to guests on 11th March 2006, making it the 3rd Resort for the Group in Egypt.

Located on the southern crest of Makadi Bay, Domina Makadi Bay Hotel & Resort is at only 35 km from Hurghada International Airport and 43 km from Hurghada city, ‘capital’ of the Red Sea Riviera.

The Resort is a new construction of 540 spacious rooms distributed into 45 villas set in 85,000 sqm of landscaped gardens on the beautiful Red Sea Shore. All rooms are fully equipped with private terrace, mini bar, satellite TV, air conditioning, safety deposit box and direct dial telephone. [Read more…]

The Romantic Road follows an old trade route and leads from the city of Würzburg to the foothills of the Alps. Along its 220 miles, you will encounter numerous wonderful sights.
The Romantic Road follows an old trade route and leads from the city of Würzburg (about 80 miles southeast of Frankfurt) to the foothills of the Alps. Driving along the Romantic Raod, or part of it, gives you a chance to experience medieval towns, baroque palaces and King Ludwig’s castle. [Read more…]

Winterlude is more than a festival — it’s a celebration of Canada’s distinctive northern identity.

Every February, Canada’s Capital Region is host to Winterlude, North America’s greatest winter festival. Fun is waiting for the whole family: the Rideau Canal Skateway, magnificent snow and ice sculptures, energetic rhythms of Snowbowl and Snowflake Kingdom, the biggest snow playground on the continent. [Read more…]

New York City Bus Tours See-Through Design Provides Comfort, Views, Hop-On, Hop-Off Service Extended to Upper Manhattan Route in Spring.

CitySights NY, operators of hop-on, hop-off double-decker bus sightseeing tours in New York City, has unveiled a unique, new feature on its fleet to provide all-weather passenger comfort while allowing a full view of the sights along its routes. See-through plexiglass canopies have been installed this winter for protection to passengers from rain, snow, cold and wind, it was announced recently by Mark Marmurstein, the company’s president. [Read more…]

Ha Tien, about 8km from the Cambodian border next to the Gulf of Thailand, is a town boasting both historical value and natural beauty. It sits on the Dong Ho Sea opposite To Chau Mountain with its green pepper gardens and the famous Phu Dung and Tam Bao pagodas.

Ha Tien, more than 300km from Ho Chi Minh City, derived its name from Vietnamese word tien which means fairies. Legend has it that the region’s enchanting landscape attracted fairies to visit. [Read more…]

Thai Airways International will land its newest aircraft an Airbus A340-600 at Suvarnabhumi Airport 29 September as the first plane that landed on the new airport and to technically declare the airport ready. Thailand’s Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and members of the Thai cabinet will be aboard the flight.

The airport itself will be operating and open for public in the middle of 2006.

The new airport will replace the old one Don Muang International Airport that first open in 1914. [Read more…]

Thailand has developed into one of the best shopping experiences in the world and while in Thailand there is no better place to shop than in the capitol Bangkok. It is the Bangkok shopping that brings tourists from all around the world to experience the Land of Smiles and bring back souvenirs and goods from its many shopping destinations.

While there are some duty free places as there are in any country, it is the native Bangkok shopping which is the real pleasure. While there are of course many bargains to be had and this brings a lot of bargain hunters to Thailand for some Bangkok shopping, it is the massive variety of things for sale that is the real gem of Bangkok. [Read more…]