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By the dozen: The Westin Resort Macau has launched a selection of short breaks for two titled The Twelve Indulgences, with themes based on Romance (from $1,499), Golf (from $1,370), Massage (from $1,600) and Food Lovers (from $1,450). The Romance Retreat, for example, includes a night in a Superior Beach View room staged as a 'lover's sanctuary', featuring a petal-filled bath, scented candles, strawberries and handmade chocolates, plus buffet breakfasts the next morning. Call 2803 2002 for details on all the packages (www.westin.com/macau).
Bangkok bargain: Until August 31, Dragonair has a limited number of return economy tickets to Bangkok available at $1,450. Flights leave Hong Kong at 11.45am and return from Bangkok at 3.25pm, and outward and inward travel must take place within four days. Call Brian at Window Discovery Tours on 2366 7830 for details and reservations.
Making a recovery: Until December 31, The Royal Seminyak hotel in Bali is offering Royal Recovery Rates, with Superior Rooms at $858 and Superior Villas with private Jacuzzis (right) at $1,950 a night (normally $1,560 and $3,900 respectively). Prices include buffet breakfast (tel: [62] 361 730730; www.theroyal-seminyak.com).
Discount deal: Fly on Singapore Airlines before September 30 and you can avail yourself of exclusive room rates at Banyan Tree resorts in Bangkok, Phuket, Bintan or the Maldives. Discounted rates start at $1,404 a night (normally $2,340) and include two complimentary 90-minute spa sessions at the respective Banyan Tree Spa. Simply mention the deal when you make a reservation and show your SIA boarding pass when you check in. Minimum two-night stay (call toll free on 800 966378 or visit www.banyantree.com).
The dark side: London's Dorset Square Hotel, a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World group, is offering a two-night Jack the Ripper Experience at #390 ($4,877) for two which includes two nights' accommodation, daily English breakfast, tickets for the Jack the Ripper Walk, entrance to the London Dungeon and transfers to the events. Available until November 30 (tel: [44 20] 7723 7874; www.dorsetsquare.co.uk).
Free flights: Book a business class flight to the US on Northwest Airlines before September 14 and you'll benefit from 60,000 bonus air miles. This equates to two free business class tickets to anywhere in Asia or one free economy ticket to Europe or the US. Alternatively, you could use the air miles for upgrades. Visit www.nwa.com.hk for full details. Swiss style: Latest addition to the 'design hotels' collection is the Hotel Greulich in Zurich, named after the Swiss social reformer, Hermann Greulich. Housed in a renovated industrial building, the minimalist hotel features 18 suites and rooms, a restaurant dedicated to 'slow food' and a cigar lounge with a fireplace. Rates range between 120 and 214 euros ($1,055 and $1,880) (Hermann Greulich-Strasse 56, 8004 Zurich, Switzerland, tel: [41] 43 243 4243; www.greulich.ch, www.designhotels.com).
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