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DREAM CRUISES

Asia's luxury cruise line announces its milestone 25th year with a special roadshow at Suntec City from now till Sunday, 11am to 9pm.

Genting Hong Kong is the parent company of Genting Cruise Lines, which owns Star Cruises, Dream Cruises and Crystal Cruises, and the group is celebrating its 25th anniversary with exclusive travel deals across all three brands.

In addition, travellers with Dream Cruises can enjoy roadshow exclusives for the Genting Dream.

This includes a promotion price of $25 for the second person, a promotion price of $199 per person for a two-night cruise to Kuala Lumpur and free cruise fares for children (age 12 and below with two full-paying passengers) and the elderly (age 50 and above with one full-paying passenger) for selected departures.


HOTELS.COM

The US-based hotel booking website has launched its Autumn Leaves campaign .

Travellers enjoy up to 40 per cent off on hotel bookings in selected cities in Japan and South Korea till mid-December. They are available for booking from now till next month or till the offers run out.

Some of the best spots include Meiji Jingu Gaien Park in Tokyo (Shinjuku Prince Hotel, from $161 a night), Kiyomizu-Dera Temple in Kyoto (Grand Prince Hotel Kyoto, from $116), Seoraksan National Park in Sokcho (The Class 300, from $87) and Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul (Nine Tree Premier Hotel Myeongdong 2, from $143).


LEGOLAND MALAYSIA RESORT

This month, the theme park gets a makeover into a spooky yet kid-friendly backdrop for its Brick-or-Treat festival.

Legoland Malaysia Resort will also be throwing the biggest Brick-or-Treat Night Party (special admission ticket at $29) every Friday and Saturday, where kids can put their imagination, innovation and problem-solving skills to the test with the Speed Building Challenge and Hut Activity Trail.

Take photos at the Castle of Grim or catch a glimpse of your favourite Lego characters at the daily Monsters' Parade.

Families who don't drive can hop on to one of the daily direct coach transfers from Singapore Flyer and Big Box Jurong East to Legoland Malaysia Resort.

Return tickets can be purchased for $24/person from the WTS Travel website.


ANDBEYOND

The Africa-based luxury travel company is offering the Phinda Impact Small Group Journey, a privately-guided seven-day group adventure that offers insights into the conservation and community activities that go on behind the scenes at its flagship reserve in South Africa.

It is hosted at andBeyond Phinda's private game reserve in the KwaZulu-Natal province.

Highlights include capturing of a rhino for research purposes and learning how to use telemetry equipment to locate wildlife.

Accommodation is at andBeyond Phinda Zuka Lodge, an exclusive sole-use lodge with its own butler and chef.

Departure dates for the andBeyond Phinda Impact Small Group Journey - from 123,580 South African rand (S$11,600) per person sharing - are November and May next year.

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