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Volume 2, Issue 17, April 23, 2009 |
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Whether you’re jetting off to spend a week in the sun, or spending your holidays closer to home, taking a first aid kit along for the ride could save a lot of stress.
Ready-made first aid kits are widely available. If you choose to make your own, the American Red Cross recommends including personal items such as medications and emergency phone numbers, a flashlight with working batteries and the following items:
2 absorbent compress dressings
25 adhesive bandages
1 adhesive cloth tape
5 antibiotic ointment packets
5 antiseptic wipe packets
2 packets of aspirin
1 blanket
1 breathing barrier
1 instant cold compress
2 pair of non-latex gloves
2 hydrocortisone ointment packets
Scissors
1 3-inch roller bandage
1 4-inch roller bandage
10 sterile gauze pads
5 sterile gauze pads
Oral thermometer (non-mercury/nonglass)
2 triangular bandages
Tweezers
First aid instruction booklet
For more information about staying healthy while traveling, check out Global Traveler’s monthly Travel Rx column. 
Starting today, Air Macau will increase frequency between Macau (MFM) and Beijing (PEK) from two to three daily flights. The new morning service plans to give greater flexibility and smoother connections for business passengers.
China Southern Airlines has increased its free, checked baggage allowances on a number of air routes. Through Oct. 31, economy-class passengers on the Sydney (SYD)–Guangzhou (CAN) and Melbourne (MLB)–Guangzhou routes will be entitled to check in up to 30 kilograms of luggage free of charge, while premium-business-class passengers on the same routes will be able to check in 40 kilograms without fees.
Air New Zealand is doubling the number of Pacific premium-economy seats available on its Boeing 777-200ER fleet, when the first of its eight aircraft re-enters service this week. All aircraft will be completed mid-June, with the number of seats in the cabin increasing from 18 to 36, adding 72,000 Pacific premium-economy seats in total every year to the long-haul network.
The JAL Group has made short-term adjustments to its 2009 route, flight frequency and fleet plan. JAL will commence additional flights from Tokyo (HND) to Hiroshima (HIJ) from May 8 to May 31. Flights from Tokyo (NRT) to Delhi (DEL) will be reduced from once daily to four times a week from June 1 to Oct. 24. JAL said it would offer alternative flights and dates to passengers who have already made reservations on these flights.
Accor has announced the opening of the Mercure Homestead Residences in Bangalore, India. Located in upmarket Koramangala, the Mercure is within five kilometres of major corporate businesses. Vinay Gupta, general manager Mercure Homestead Residence said: “With Mercure Homestead we hope to address the huge need in Bangalore for business-class serviced apartments.” Mercure offers 126 luxury suites, most with private balconies.
121 Peak Rd
Victoria Peak, Hong Kong
The Peak Lookout has a fantastic view of Hong Kong’s Lamma Channel when it is not cloudy.
It is rustic place for a meal, with exposed stone walls, open fireplace, wooden floor, and a greenhouse-like room that extends into the garden. I recommend sitting outdoors amid the lush growth.
As for food, they serve international cuisine with a wide selection of seafood dishes from Italian, Indian, Japanese and Chinese.
The menu is eclectic, with everything from classic Thai seafood soup Tom Yam Goong to tandoori chicken tikka, pad Thai noodles, grilled steaks and salmon, and curries like Thai green chicken curry with coconut milk.
I ordered steamed mussels, grilled whole spring chicken and warm chocolate cake.
The mussels were slightly fishy and the chicken was a bit too dry; not quite tender enough. The highlight was definitely the warm chocolate cake. The molten effect was terrific and not too sweet at all.
Score: ••••• Joyce Woo
The Mandarin Oriental, Singapore has launched a Club Indulgence promotion designed to pamper both business and leisure travellers. Through Dec. 30, the deal includes access to The Oriental Club, a 481-square-metre lounge with panoramic views of the city skyline, arrival limousine transfer in Mercedes-Benz, and late check-out until 20:00. The package is priced at SGD 495 per night in a Club City room and requires a minimum two nights’ stay.
For every night spent at participating Hilton Family Hotels worldwide between April 13 and June 30, travellers can earn 1,000 Hilton HHonors bonus points. The points can be put toward a long weekend, a family vacation or just simply free nights with no blackout dates.
Starting April 15, Singapore Airlines, Singapore Tourism Board and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN ) is offering travellers a Singapore Stopover Package. The package covers exclusive deals on hotel accommodations, airport transfers and entry to some of Singapore’s leading tourist attractions including Sentosa Island, Malay Heritage Centre and National Orchid Garden. The deal is valid through Sept. 30.
Etihad Airways is offering customers the opportunity to upgrade their seats at the airport before they fly. Members of Etihad Guest can now use their Etihad Guest miles to upgrade from economy class to business class at any airport on the Etihad global network before they fly. Etihad Guest Gold members can upgrade from business class to first class.
Carlson Hotels is offering Air China’s Phoenix Miles members a room upgrade when staying at any of the group’s managed properties in China. Through June 15, this offer is valid at Regent Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Hotels & Resorts and Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts. Air China has flights to 70 domestic cities in China.
