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Access all areas: Visitors to the Lobby Lounge, new Tapas Bar or Horizon Club Lounge at the Kowloon Shangri-La will now be able to access wireless broadband on their laptops. Those without a wireless LAN card can rent one from the Business Centre for $80 a day, plus a $1,000 refundable deposit (the rental charge is waived for in-house guests, tel: 2721 2111; www.shangri-la.com).
Shop 'til you drop: Just in time for the new sartorial season, Rome's trendy Hotel Ripa (above) is offering a two-night 'I Love Shopping in Rome' package until March 31. Priced at 430 euros (HK$3,618) for double occupancy in the suite-only hotel, the package includes daily continental breakfast plus an experienced guide to escort you to the Eternal City's top shopping spots. Extra nights are available for HK$1,304 (tel: [39 06] 58611; www.srs-hotels.com).
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