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Adults only: If the thought of a resort filled with hyperactive children running amok makes
you shudder, the Villas in Malaysia might be for you. No children are allowed at this exclusive, new $51 million development within the 323 hectare Sunway Lagoon Resort in Petaling Jaya, Selangor - 35 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Each of the 17 Asian-inspired villas features: a four-poster bedroom suite with flat-screen TV, DVD player and Nakamichi CD system; outdoor bathroom, with sunken bath and rainfall shower; and a private terrace, infinity plunge pool and sunset balcony. Until August 31, an introductory room rate of $2,873 is on offer. This includes a fruit platter, 24-hour private butler, 10-minute head, shoulder and back massage for two, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park tickets, cocktails at the Pavillion, and breakfast (tel: 3118 2328 or go to www.sunway.com.my/hotel).
Fancy a threesome? Until October 31, Farrington Travel has a three-day/two-night package to Hanoi starting at $2,790, based on a minimum of three people travelling together. There are four hotels to choose from, including the legendary Sofitel Metropole (for an extra $400 per person). Prices include return economy flights on Vietnam Airlines, two nights' accommodation, breakfast and travel insurance. A transfer to the hotel can be arranged for $220, one way (three to six passengers). For details, call 2808 2828 or go to www.amextravel.com.hk
Closer to home: Until June 30, the Regal Airport Hotel is offering a Lantau Getaway Package to residents of Hong Kong and Macau. Priced at $916 on weekdays and $996 at weekends, the deal includes one night's stay in a Superior Room, buffet dinner for two at Cafe Aficionado, discounted breakfast and massage, one Play@Regal game coupon, plus complimentary weekend programmes such as hiking, mahjong, karaoke and handicraft, yoga and cooking classes. Each child sharing the room will be charged an extra $148. An upgrade to a suite is available for an extra $258 (tel: 2286 8688, http://regalhotel.com).
Air apparent: Avoid Sri Lanka's notoriously pot-holed roads and death-wish drivers by travelling on SriLankan Airlines' new amphibious Air Taxi service. Flights operate between the capital, Colombo, and seven popular destinations: Kandy, Koggala, Bentota, Trincomalee, Anuradhapura, Hingurakgoda and Dambulla. They take between 30 and 45 minutes, compared with up to six hours by road. The Cessna Caravans, which can land on waterways, lakes and airstrips, seat eight people. Fares start at $780 (children under 12 get a 50 per cent discount). Call Chinthaka on [94] 777 269 017 or go to www. srilankan.lk/airtaxi for details.
Something for the weekend: The Shangri-La Kerry Centre Hotel in Beijing is offering a weekend discount of up to 50 per cent off its room rates. Until June 30, a Superior Room costs $1,014, Deluxe Room $1,092, and Horizon Club Deluxe Room $1,295 (minimum two-night stay) on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. For $1,388, you can check into a Horizon Club Deluxe Room any day of the week and get 24-hour butler service, complimentary broadband or wireless internet access, breakfast and all-day beverages, late check-out until 6pm, and access to the Horizon Club Lounge. You also get to use the 65,000sqft sports centre, the largest hotel sports facility in Beijing, which includes a pool, fitness centre, jogging/rollerblading track, squash court, basketball court and two tennis courts (tel: [86] 10 6561 8833 or go to www.shangri-la.com).
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