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Somerset Palace Seoul offers comfort and style

Somerset Palace Seoul is conveniently located near Seoul’s business and diplomatic districts. Nestled in Seoul’s diplomatic, business and financial district, Somerset Palace Seoul sits beside the ...

Updated : 2012.12.25 20:18

The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul provides luxury, comfort

The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul located in the commercial district of Gangnam (The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul) The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul has been awarded numerous prestigious awards including the Best Brand Awards b...

Updated : 2012.12.25 20:16

Imperial Palace Seoul ideal place for social gatherings

The lobby of Imperial Palace Seoul (Imperial Palace Seoul) Imperial Palace Seoul offers versatile banquet halls and meeting rooms that can accommodate various events. With state-of-the-art faciliti...

Updated : 2012.12.25 20:13

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Theater “Miss Julie”: Swedish playwright August Strindberg’s 1888 naturalistic play “Miss Julie” is being staged as a musical by a Korea’s Street Theater Troupe. The show takes place in the su...

Updated : 2012.12.21 20:15

The Ritz-Carlton opens new hotel in Sichuan

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company announced it will open a new hotel in Chengdu in Sichuan province, China, in summer 2013. The hotel will be located in the city’s largest commercial district and featu...

Updated : 2012.12.21 19:56

Moonmak Tourist Hotel becomes Benikea member

Moonmak Tourist Hotel in Wonju, Gangwon Province, joined the Benikea chain hotel group, certified by the Korea Tourism Organization. Benikea chain hotels are a group of reasonably priced hotels in Ko...

Updated : 2012.12.21 19:56

Air Busan increases Busan-Cebu service

Air Busan announced it will increase the frequency of its nonstop service between Busan and Cebu from four flights to seven a week. Cebu is a popular vacation destination for Koreans as it takes abo...

Updated : 2012.12.21 19:56

Budget carriers can give you an unexpected bonus

Girona, Spain, isn’t quite Barcelona and that’s a good thing. (MCT) GIRONA, Spain ― Many European backpackers on a budget have braved the world of the “budget” airline. As if draconian bag fees...

Updated : 2012.12.21 19:55

‘Bearding winter’ at British Columbia’s Siwash Lake Ranch

Dog teams on the move at Siwash Lake Ranch, British Columbia, Canada. (MCT) KAMLOOPS, Canada ― “It’s a true thing,” as my grandmother used to say. Luxury lodging is in the eye of the beholder. ...

Updated : 2012.12.21 19:53

Luxury spa to ocean suites: one place for all

If you haven’t booked your Christmas holiday yet, and you want to spend it with your family, Singapore’s integrated resorts could be the ideal choice. From Marina Bay Sands’ famous infinity swimmi...

Updated : 2012.12.14 20:13

Singapore Airlines to focus on Asia after Virgin divestment

SINGAPORE (AFP) ― Singapore Airlines’ sale of its 49-percent stake in Virgin Atlantic will allow the cash-rich Asian carrier to focus resources on its fast-growing regional market, analysts said Wedn...

Updated : 2012.12.14 19:59

U.S. Congress streamlines baggage rules

WASHINGTON (AFP) ― U.S. lawmakers passed legislation Wednesday allowing officials to waive baggage re-screening requirements for international passengers arriving in the United States. All passenger...

Updated : 2012.12.14 19:59

World tourist numbers pass one billion: U.N. body

MADRID (AFP) ― The number of tourists in the world this year will pass the one-billion mark despite the economic crisis, the head of the World Tourism Organisation said Wednesday. “The need to trave...

Updated : 2012.12.14 19:59

Ireland, Myanmar, Marseille on travel list

U.S. President Barack Obama (right) tours the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar, on Nov. 19. (AP-Yonhap News) NEW YORK (AP) ― Myanmar, Marseille, New Zealand and Gettysburg are all on the travel ...

Updated : 2012.12.14 19:58

Sheraton Incheon Hotel recognized as ‘World’s Leading Green Hotel’

Richard Suter (center), general manager of Sheraton Incheon Hotel, receives the “World’s Leading Green Hotel” award from World Travel Awards president Graham E. Cooke (right) at the 2012 World Tra...

Updated : 2012.12.13 19:43