In the eastern part of Thailand, luxurious island resort Away Koh Kood is offering a three-day Amazing Koh Kood deal until October 31.

For the Pyongyang International Film Festival 2012 from September 20-27, North Korean travel specialist Koryo Tours is offering a special tour that goes for EUR1,990 (S$3,071).

From September 1-30, the Raffles Hotel is offering a $1,500 Anniversary Suite Package to mark their 125th year in business. 

This Western restaurant serves classics like burgers and steaks. The place is the newest addition to the heritage district of Kampong Bahru.

French casual dining chain Poulet, opened an outlet at Bugis+ last month. The restaurant specializes in roast chicken, seats 60 people and has an open kitchen.

This thrilling Puccini opera tells the tale of Manon, who leaves her lover Des Grieux for the wealthy Geronte but later regrets her decision. Loren Meeker, the director of the show tells Chin Hui Wen about choosing between love and money, being a romantic at heart and opera’s lasting appeal.

Three-time Tony Award winning show Avenue Q follows a fresh grad as he starts his adult life in a wacky neighbourhood. A hilarious performance, the show deals with deep coming-of-age issues through puppets. Chin Hui Wen talks to two of the cast members Bibo Reynes, who plays the characters Trekkie and Nickel, and Rachel Alejandro, who plays Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut. They explain the genius of using puppets, their favorite songs and about the show's lasting appeal.

This New York-based indie pop songstress is famous for hit tunes about love and relationships which have been featured on popular television series like Scrubs, Bones and Grey's Anatomy. She tells Chin Hui Wen about her favorite music collaborator, sounding like a woman and her sleeping habits.

Santhira Morgan is the writer and director of Indian Lawyers, a racially-charged comedy following a multicultural courtroom trial. He tells Chin Hui Wen about growing up with stereotypes, the importance of addressing racial bias directly and how cast members can use the knowledge they learnt to pick-up girls.

New AirAsia Japan flights were launched on August 1 to fresh destinations Fukuoka and Sapporo.