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Selina in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Packing tips from a professional traveler. A flight attendant, that is.
It's time to jet off to your year-end vacay. If you're like us, you're pacing around the house, dumping things randomly into your suitcase. You can do better than that. Flight attendant...
Alila Villas Uluwatu
This chic Bali resort is dishing up local street cart food (and 25% off rooms)
This swanky cliff side resort is bringing authentic street food to you so you won’t even have to venture far for tasty local grub. Plus, read on for upcoming deals. 
J Plus Hotel by Yoo
Hong Kong’s hot new pop-up art space
Arty folk, this trendy boutique hotel has your name written all over it.  
Cebu Pacific Air
Flying just got even easier with Cebu Pacific Air
Philippines’ low-cost carrier just launched two new services that will make flying (even more of) a breeze. 
Electric Boulevard at Trec
KL gets a hip new lifestyle enclave
Singapore’s got Clarke Quay and Hong Kong’s got Lan Kwai Fong. Come Jan 2015, Kuala Lumpur will get its very own playground, too.
Bangkok Ball Drop at Lebua hotel
Countdown parties worth traveling to
Whether you want to party like a rock star or lounge by the beach watching the fireworks, here are some travel ideas to ensure you welcome 2015 with a bang.
Treat yourself to a super luxe getaway
5 super luxe holiday ideas
For those of you who don't mind splashing out for a seriously luxe holiday, here are five breathtaking destinations (yes, all around Asia too!) that will have you reaching for your credit...
Great Escapes 2015
Great Escapes: Hot new hotels, airline deals and events worth flying for
Our annual travel guide is jam packed with insider info and all kinds of off-the-beaten-track ideas across ten countries. Plus, tips from a travel photographer to ensure the most Instagram-worthy...
Raffles Jakarta
Raffles opens in Jakarta
Our very own Raffles Hotel group will open a stylish new hotel in Jakarta early next year. 
X2 Samui
This chi chi resort wants to pay for your flight
Koh Samui is one of the pricier Thai destinations to fly to, which is why we perked up when we heard this luxe resort is offering to pay for flights to the tropical island. 
Hello Kitty Room, Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Check into a Hello Kitty hotel room in Tokyo
If Hello Kitty is your thing, you'll be glad to know that Tokyo just got eight new Hello Kitty themed rooms. 
Scoot
Flying to Melbourne just got cheaper
Budget carrier Scoot just made flying to Melbourne even more affordable. 
Sunburn Goa (credit: Rukes.com)
End the year on a high at India's Sunburn Goa Festival
Touted as Asia's biggest dance music party, this is one festival dance music lovers won't want to miss. 
Zuji Exclusives
Holiday for free if you beat new site's travel deals
Online travel agent Zuji just launched a new travel booking site that promises you the best prices and it seems like they're pretty confident about keeping their word.
4 ways to enjoy Krabi
The Southern Thailand province is growing in popularity as a versatile holiday destination. Here are four ways to experience it.
Jaipur Literary Festival 2014
Get a literary perspective on India
As if India wasn't exciting enough as a literary destination, January sees the eighth edition of the five-day Jaipur Literature Festival which will feature 180 international speakers. 
Lombok, Indonesia (credit: AirAsia)
Getting off the beaten track in Indonesia just got easier
New air routes make it easier to explore the islands of Lombok and Solo.  
Hotel Indigo Lijiang
Hip design hotel in the heart of Ancient China
Experience the ancient charms of the 800 year old Chinese city of Lijiang, while enjoying a stay at a multi-award winning hotel.  
X2 Chiang Mai – South Gate Villa
A new slice of luxe privacy in Chiang Mai
The X2 resorts chain have just added to their properties in Chiang Mai with the opening of another plush private villa, close to the historic south gate. 
Osha
The hot new openings in Bangkok
This town never seems to stand still and that means there's always something new to discover; here's our guide to 24 hours in the city taking in the latest hot spots to eat, drink and dance.
Boseong Green Tea Plantation (credit Korea Tourism Organization)
Celebrate Christmas with some special Korean tea lights
If you're tired of Orchard Road's Christmas lights then why not take things up a notch with a visit to a very special festive display in Korea.
Overlook Sydney's Bondi Beach at Icebergs' New Year's Eve party
A rock star countdown at Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Dance alongside the hottest beat makers at one of Australia’s most talked about New Year’s Eve parties set on Sydney hotspot, Bondi Beach. 
AirAsia
Around Asia in under $200? Get booking.
So many countries, so little time (or more importantly money) to vist them all. Well Air Asia just made things  a whole lot simpler with a new Asean Pass that lets you travel to numerous...
The Mekong River
There's more than temples to discover in laid-back Luang Prabang
This charming old town tucked up in the North of Laos offers a host of non-temple related treats, from colonial restaurants and charming cafes to pristine waterfalls and river cruises.