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Travelling light: The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur, recently voted best business hotel in Kuala Lumpur by Asiamoney and Finance Asia magazines, is introducing 'luggage-less travel' for its frequent guests. Stay at the hotel more than three times and the concierge will launder and store your clothing until your next visit. When you next check in, your wardrobe plus any personal grooming items will be in your room - no need to unpack [168 Jalan Imbi 55100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: (603) 2142 8000; www.ritzcarlton.com].

Cape crusades: South African Airways is offering five-day/three-night packages to Johannesburg from $8,888 and Cape Town from $9,998. Airport transfers and daily breakfast are included and the deal is available until the end of June. Call Concorde Travel on 2526 3391 for details (www.concorde-travel.com).

Take the hi-tech road: Suspect you harbour Highland roots? There are 28 million people around the world who could claim Scottish ancestry, and the local tourism board has set up a Web site where you can attempt to locate your ancestors. Based on data from the 1881 Census, you can search by surname, place name or parish, and although it doesn't assist on genealogy searches, it does provide links to sites that will (www.ancestralscotland.com).

Homeward bound: Continental Airlines, the only operator flying direct between Hong Kong and New York, has introduced a free limo service for its business-class passengers on that route. Whether leaving Hong Kong or arriving after the transatlantic flight, a chauffeur will be waiting to transport you between Chek Lap Kok and your favoured destination. Call 3198 5777 for reservations (www.continental.com).