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DREAM CRUISES

From Oct 13 to 20, Asia's luxury cruise line takes guests on the inaugural Cycle Cruise (from $1,199 per person) on board the World Dream, travelling from Hong Kong to Naha and Miyakojima in Okinawa, Japan.

Keen cyclists can look forward to going to Hong Kong for the city's biggest cycling event, the Hong Kong Cyclothon 2018 - which takes you around Eagle's Nest Tunnel and Tsing Ma Bridge - and discovering the beautiful islands of Okinawa on wheels.

At sea, you can also enjoy the finest F&B, entertainment and recreation on board the World Dream.

The package includes Singapore-Hong Kong and return flights on Cathay Pacific, a five-night stay on World Dream and a one-night hotel stay pre- and post-cruise at Park Hotel in Hong Kong.

Book at 6808-2288 or e-mail sg.sales@gentingcruiselines.com by Aug 29.

 

INSIGHT VACATIONS

The UK-based tour operator celebrates its 40th anniversary with special prices for its 2018-19 European autumn, winter and spring premium journeys, where you can experience Europe's seasonal splendours with local experts and a dedicated travel director.

Highlights include the nine-day Amazing Spain & Portugal trip - from US$1,795 (S$2,460) per person - the eight-day Christmas Markets Of Austria And Bavaria (from US$1,775) and the 11-day Wonders of Turkey (from US$1,750).

Book before Aug 30 to enjoy special anniversary pricing. For trips to Turkey, Greece, Egypt and Jordan, guests enjoy 10 per cent savings.

 

AMARI

With the September holidays around the corner, the Thai hotel and resort chain has created getaway packages for the family.

Both Amari Phuket - from 35,657 baht (S$1,490) - and Koh Samui (from 12,282 baht) are offering the All Together Family Package for a three-night stay in a two-bedroom suite and a Superior Garden Wing King room respectively.

At Amari Johor Bahru - from RM510 (S$170) - there is the Angry Birds Family Package for a two-night stay in a Deluxe room and three tickets to the Angry Birds Activity Park (for two adults, one child).

Finally, Amari Hua Hin (from 4,240 baht) is offering a Waterpark Package, which includes the only jungle-themed water park in Thailand with waterslides and activities for all ages, including a dedicated Kids Zone water playground.

 

CLUB MED

The French company specialising in premium all-inclusive holidays is redefining paradise by bringing together connoisseurs from varying fields to create a series of exclusive showcases, with the launch of Fusions by Club Med at Club Med Finolhu Villas in the Maldives (from $5,100 per person for 4D3N).

Bookings are now open for the first of its quarterly series, from September to November.

It will feature celebrated chef Jozef Youssef and award-winning composer-pianist Tze Toh, who will dazzle with their carefully curated menu and accompanying musical pieces.

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