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Space tourism an oxymoron for the cash-strapped, but...

Boeing's vision for its passenger ferrying CST-100 Starliner

Boeing's CST-100 Starliner is envisaged as a reusable seven-man craft for low-earth orbital missions in collaboration with NASA. Boeing says the capsule could be re-used six times.


COVID TRAVEL

Samui on, HK-S'pore delayed

Samui follows Phuket route for the vaccinated

ESCAPES

The Samui Plus Sandbox reoping is underway

Samui open as new brands arrive

BEACHES

Panglao, Cebu at a glance

Philippine islands could emerge as new escapes

PROFILE

Carina Chorengel interview on life, hotels, and mentorship

Why travel is the new luxury

AIRLINES

As business interest stirs Qatar rolls out a new B787-9 suite for suits

Frequent flyer perks get squeezed, widest seats in economy, the widest business class seats to Asia, Small Asian airlines open up the region. Plus the A380 vs B787. And the B-737 MAX-8

ESCAPES

Vietnam beach resorts for the diary

Wild Manila fun guide, big Samui resorts review, a grab-bag for Hanoi, a look at Vietnam beach resorts, more Penang spas and Bali resorts review. Hua Hin fun and Asian resort weddings

TOP CITIES

 

Songdo stays in a rather smart city

Hong Kong business hotels, a Bangkok business hotels review, tips for fun in Macau, Singapore shopping guide, the best of Tokyo hotels, and Seoul business hotels. Songdo guide

EDITOR'S RANT

There's space, but not for all

Author - Vijay VergheseYearning for the stars and having a dream is not enough. You need cash – and plenty of it – to get three minutes in space. But you could still try a high-altitude supersonic flight. These may be a possibility by 2030. Meanwhile who else is planning to get you up into space? A quick guide to star travel.

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CHINA / MEETINGS

Shanghai business hotels bullish

Shanghai business hotels, the top Sanya fun guide and Xian, Shenzhen corporate meetings, family fun in Guilin, the best Beijing business hotels, and Guangzhou Canton Fair

SOUTH ASIA

Goa resorts for the intrepid

Mumbai business hotels review, hot Gulmarg ski resorts, more on Bangalore business hotels, top tips in our Sri Lanka resorts review, Goa resorts review. A Kathmandu fun guide and Yangon.

ADVENTURE / SPORT

Hokkaido all-season fun guide

Phnom Penh, a detailed Mergui islands guide, wickedly good Tioman dives, an insightful Sabah fun guide to jungle adventure plus Himalayan Nepal Treks around the Annapurna Circuit. Plus Bhutan fun guide, a Hokkaido fun guide. And Golf.

SPA ESCAPES

Taiwan spa hideaways

Taiwan spa resorts, and a Taipei fun guide with 22 must-do things. Plus our Taipei business hotels review.

ISLANDS

Best Palawan resorts review

Plus our Cebu resorts review for lovers, divers and an exotic Maldives resorts review for all tastes. Boracay is back.


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