THAI AIRWAYS MASTERCARD PROMOTION
Travel to the scenic fjords in Scandinavia or visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing with Thai Airway's MasterCard promotional fares from now till July 15.
Prices range from $828 for a business-class flight to Bangkok, $1,508 to Shanghai and $4,398 to Oslo. Economy-class fares range from $268 to Bangkok and $1,028 to Copenhagen.
Travels under this promotion must be completed by Dec 31 and must be paid using MasterCard.
For more information, go to www.thaiairways.com/promo.
ALILA YANGSHUO
Alila, a prominent luxury resort chain, opened its new contemporary resort in China's Yangshuo county yesterday.
Built against a backdrop of mountains, rolling hills and the picturesque Li River, the 117-room Alila Yangshou is converted from an old sugar mill from the 1920s.
The original sugar cane loading dock has been transformed into a swimming pool overlooking the Li River. Room rates start at 1,380 yuan (S$281) a night.
For more information, go to www.alilahotels.com/yangshuo.
MR MEN LITTLE MISS SUMMER ROOM PACKAGE
Fans of the Mr Men Little Miss series of books and cartoons will be delighted to know that Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel is offering a room package with a theme centred on the colourful characters from July 4 to Sept 3.
Characters, including Mr Happy, Mr Strong, Mr Bump, Little Miss Sunshine and Little Miss Hug, will appear in various hotel locations in different formats.
The Summer Room Package includes one night's accommodation in a Deluxe Seaview Room, breakfast buffet for two adults and one child, as well as a programme pack with activities for children. Prices start at HK$1,488 ($263) a night.
For an additional HK$500, families can stay in a Mr Men Little Miss room decorated with the characters.
Book before July 15 to enjoy a HK$100 early-bird discount.
To make a reservation, call 2452-8833.
For more information, go to www.goldcoasthotel.com.hk.
CORI TRAVEL PILLOW
The world's first modular travel pillow can now be found on Kickstarter from now till July 27, at a discounted price of $45. When it launches on the market, it will cost $69.
The pillow is made up of three modules, Bobby (short cushion), Leonard (tall cushion) and the Couch (holding strap). Cushion modules can be placed anywhere along the flexible holding strap to suit the user's preferred resting position and neck size.
Made of velour and high-rebound memory foam, it can be rolled into a compact bundle 12cm in diameter.
To buy or support the project, go to kck.st/2tPNLub. For more information, go to www.coritraveller.com.
Lian Szu-Jin
