The Lotus Boat (part of Kerala’s Neeleshwar Hermitage hotel), boutique hotel group Secret Retreats’ newest property, is now open with rates starting at INR16,000 (S$363).

AirAsia has commenced a new Singapore-Semarang route with promotional introductory rates from S$89 one-way for booking through January 27, for travel from February 7-February 9, 2014.

The New World Saigon Hotel is offering a Saigon Arts and Culinary Package including a half day tour of Ho Chi Minh Fine Arts Museum and a Saigonese set dinner from VND3,780,000 per night (S$222)...

Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East is now open in Shanghai with nightly rates starting at CNY1,024 (S$202).

Travel meet-up websites—like Meet at the Airport and Invite for a Bite—as well as apps such as Banjo and Highlight are now available to help you find a mate.

SilkAir is offering promotional fares for six regional services out of Singapore through March 31.

Northern Indian city Allahabad is set to host the world’s largest religious festival Maha Kumbh Mela from January 27 to February 25.

W Bangkok, the W Group's second Thailand property, is offering introductory rates for booking through March 31 for stays through June 30.

Design Hotels' first Malaysian property, Penang boutique hotel Macalister Mansion, has just opened in a restored colonial home from the early 1900s with rates starting at RM800 (S$322).  

Hotels.com is offering up to 40% discount off rates at their Vietnam hotels for the New Year for booking through February 17, for travel through March 31.