South Korea is gearing up for next year's World Cup by improving services for tourists. It has nearly 3,000 registered English-speaking 'Goodwill Guides' who offer their services free of charge. They can prepare itineraries, act as interpreters or tour guides to festivals and special events. Tourists are expected to pay for the guide's admission tickets, food and transportation. An application form for the service of a goodwill guide should be filled out at least three weeks in advance of travel, visit www.goodwillguide.com for more details. Sex tourists are believed to be switching to Cambodia following a clampdown in both Thailand and the Philippines. Last year more than 466,000 tourists visited Cambodia, an increase of around 27 per cent, and the main attraction was the temples at Angkor Wat. But research at the Cambodia Development Resource Institute shows around 22 per cent were attracted to Cambodia by sex tourism, and the numbers are thought to be increasing because of legislation to combat the sex trade in other countries in the region. As major airlines continue to face declining passenger figures, it's perhaps not surprising to see extra perks on offer to tempt people back into the skies. United Airlines is offering double Mileage Plus points worldwide in all classes until November 15. United has nearly 1,900 daily flights. Terrestrial travel seems a safer option for many, and Amtrak has introduced a special pass to encourage visitors to see California by rail. The California Rail Pass allows state-wide travel for seven days over a 21-day period for US$159 (about HK$1,240). Routes include Palm Springs and Yosemite National Park. Check out www.amtrak.com . Hyatt Hotels and Resorts will launch a Great Deal promotion at 81 hotels worldwide from November 1 to February 28, offering discounts of up to 50 per cent off regular room rates. Included will be three new hotels: Grand Hyatt Beijing (opening this month), Hyatt Regency Hua Hin, in Thailand, (opening next month) and Hyatt Regency Warsaw (opening in January). For more information visit www.greatdeal.hyatt.com . More than 3,500 people from all walks of life will be taking part in The VicRoads Great Victorian Bike Ride, covering 563 kilometres at a leisurely pace over nine days through terrific scenery in the Australian state. The ride, at a leisurely pace, will be held between November 24 and December 2. There will be rest stops at wineries, and the emphasis will be on fun and friendship. Interested? Look up www.bv.com.au