THE Grand Hyatt Taipei is offering 40 per cent off the published rack rates on all its suites until March 31.
The hotel has two presidential suites, three diplomatic suites, 14 executive suites and 37 tower suites. JAPAN, a place for the budget traveller? Don't believe it? Well, the Japan National Tourist Organisation has published a brochure which claims to help you do it on a shoestring.
The information in Japan for the Budget Traveller contains tips on reasonably priced accommodation and transport, budget dining and tours.
Contact JNTO, Suite 3606, Two Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central. Phone 522-7913.
ROYAL Garden Resorts of Thailand have announced that with immediate effect, there is no charge for up to two children staying in their parents' room, and a roll-away bed will be provided. Parents wishing a separate room for children will be charged only 50 per cent for that room. Fax (662) 460-1805 or 476-1220 for further information.
BY spring, more than 1,000 frozen-dinner machines will have been installed in Japan. A customer drops in the equivalent of HK$25-$30, makes a choice and the meal travels on a belt from a freezer to a microwave. Then, 35 to 90 seconds later, a hot meal is delivered.
