To celebrate its reopening in Central's Hutchison House (a space previously occupied by Caledonia), Madison's is giving away a trip to New York that includes two business class tickets on Cathay Pacific, and two nights' accommodation at The Stanhope Park Hyatt NYC (www.stanhopepark.hyatt.com). Until July 31, diners will receive a lucky draw entry card on which to collect four stamps, each stamp being awarded for every $250 spent. Collect all four stamps in a single visit and you'll also earn 1,000 bonus Asia Miles (G/F Hutchison House, 10 Harcourt Road, Central, tel: 2523 4772).

Getting grief for excessive TV-watching during Euro 2004? Pre-empt a major domestic row by checking into the five-star Harbour Plaza in Hunghom, which is offering rooms from $938 (maximum two people overnight). The offer is valid until July 6 and includes a 'snack pack' comprising onion rings, spring rolls, chicken wings, crisps, nuts and the all-important 10 cans of beer. A supplement of $150 will be charged on Fridays and Saturdays. Call 2996 8006 for details or go to www.harbour-plaza.com/hphk.

Gulf Air has joined Asia Miles, bringing its total of partner airlines to 18. This adds destinations such as Amman, Beirut, Cairo, Casablanca and Teheran to those on which you can earn and redeem Asia Miles (www.asiamiles.com).

Concorde Travel is offering a one-off, eight-day tour on the China Orient Express, arguably the most prestigious train on the mainland. After a flight to Beijing on October 15, the train leaves for Shenzhen, stopping at Xian; Chongqing (with a two-night cruise on the Yangtze); Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu province; Suzhou; and Shanghai. The tour costs $31,161, based on twin share, and includes: a night's accommodation in Beijing; all meals and drinks (including alcoholic ones); all sightseeing admission fees and guides; and all gratuities for guides and train staff. The price excludes travel to Beijing, insurance and a China visa (which Concorde can arrange). Inquiries: 2526 3391 or www.concorde-travel.com/chinatraintohk.htm