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Places to go in 2012
Travel inspiration // Travel
Having trouble deciding about where to go in 2012? Are you hankerin ...read more
Stylish South Africa
The Definitive South Africa Itinerary // Travel
Big-cat spotting on exclusive safari reserves? Rare South African sirloin at ...read more
Lost in time
Travel Review: Lombok // Travel
With sand still in our hair, we are fresh back from Lombok, and we feel it ou ...read more
Laid Back Laos
CNY 2012 Travel Inspiration // Travel
Are you a planner or a procrastinator? Either way, we know you love ...read more
Smoking Hot Indian Ocean
Travel Tips: Sri Lanka & The Maldives // Travel
The secret is out and word is spreading: <a href="http://www.lightfoottravel. ...read more
Top Ten Visitor Guide
The Singapore Hit List for Visitors // Travel
Our favourite ways to entertain (and distract) those out-of-towners ... ...read more
Insiders Guide to Northeast India
Dazzling Delhi to Himalayan Hills to Jimmy’s Jungle // Travel
If you're hankering for something a little different, a little special for yo ...read more
Downhill from Here
Niseko Chalet Report // Travel
Quit moaning about the tropical weather, and deal with it as we do. <p ...read more
Room to Move
[ADV] New Roomarama short-term rentals website // Travel
Yes the chi-chi hotels are nice, but when you are staying for a week or trave ...read more
Travel Deals & Steals
[ADV] Tried and Tested Travel Deals // Travel
Its been a tough week. We are just back in from the Maldives, testing out th ...read more
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FORBIDDEN CITY GIVEAWAY
Win 2 Night Stay at The Peninsula Beijing
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26 March 2012
We love travelling, but there are some things we can't stand: harried itineraries, non-stop jetting, dubious tour guides... Sometimes it feels like we need another vacay to recover from our travel fatigue. So when we started planning a trip to Beijing, we were thrilled to find Eastern Journeys (run by know-it-all-but-in-a-good-way David Allardice). We hounded this Chinese travel guru for the scoop on the grand Beijing: 1. Ok, we'll be straight. Why visit Beijing anyway? Because it's fascinating! It's part old China and part techy advanced city. Throw in a lone morning at the Forbidden City, some bargaining at the ...read more
FORBIDDEN CITY GIVEA   |   26 Mar 2012 at 10:14 PM
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Places to go in 2012
Travel inspiration
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16 January 2012
Having trouble deciding about where to go in 2012? Are you hankering after something different, thrilling and utterly mind-blowing? Well we asked the travel gurus at Lightfoot Travel on their top three destinations for the best of Asia. Tibet is an intrepid destination which we guarantee will get your head spinning - and not just from the altitude. This deeply spiritual kingdom, enclosed by the highest mountains in the world, offers an intoxicating insight into Buddhism. Discover more about this fascinating way of life in Lhasa - the sacred birthplace of the Dalai Lama. Colourful prayer flags, fluttering in the ...read more
Places to go in 2012   |   16 Jan 2012 at 07:45 PM
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Stylish South Africa
The Definitive South Africa Itinerary
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28 November 2011
Big-cat spotting on exclusive safari reserves? Rare South African sirloin at Cape Town's Nobu? Organic Shiraz in the Winelands? An 11 hour flight from Singapore is all that stands between you and one of the greatest tourist destinations on earth. In a nation brimming with incredibly luxurious boutique hotels and once in a lifetime experiences, the biggest problem with South Africa is knowing where to start. Helpfully, we've designed what we think is the definitive SA itinerary. Safari splendour Start with a rip-rollicking safari adventure in the most game heavy reserve in Africa, Kruger National Park. Singita Lebombo is our ...read more
Stylish South Africa   |   28 Nov 2011 at 09:23 PM
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Lost in time
Travel Review: Lombok
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15 November 2011
With sand still in our hair, we are fresh back from Lombok, and we feel it our duty to report on this must-see destination. Lombok is a quiet little Indonesian island right next door to Bali, but so in so many ways so different to its well-known neighbour. Overlooked by mass tourism and tourist developments, a trip to Lombok is a trip back in time. Think long sandy beaches, clear water and just the sound of the waves lapping the beach. With no shops and relatively few restaurants Lombok is the kind of holiday destination that ensures that you have ...read more
Lost in time   |   15 Nov 2011 at 07:51 PM
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Laid Back Laos
CNY 2012 Travel Inspiration
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19 October 2011
Are you a planner or a procrastinator? Either way, we know you love a good holiday. Now's the time to book Chinese New Year because we all know the best spots get snapped up FAST. Our top tip is to escape the throngs of tourists and enjoy a mellower CNY in laid-back Laos. Here's why: Though it still feels off the beaten track, Laos is about to become much easier to get to with direct flights from Singapore to Vientiane. Leaving on Sun (22 Jan) and returning Tues (24 Jan), these flights mean you can have the perfect two-night CNY ...read more
Laid Back Laos   |   19 Oct 2011 at 05:34 PM
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Smoking Hot Indian Ocean
Travel Tips: Sri Lanka & The Maldives
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26 September 2011
The secret is out and word is spreading: Sri Lanka is Asia's hippest up-and-coming travel destination, with sexy boutique hotels and villas a dime a dozen and more cropping up all the time. It is also the perfect destination for experience-greedy travellers like us who literally want it all: art, culture, beach, jungle, mountains, wildlife and history. After all this, there's nowhere better to reflect and relax than the Maldives, a 1.5-hr flight away. Lightfoot's dedicated travel team have tried and tested this formula (just to be sure) and we think it is the ultimate Indian Ocean combo. First stop: ...read more
Smoking Hot Indian O   |   26 Sep 2011 at 04:23 PM
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Top Ten Visitor Guide
The Singapore Hit List for Visitors
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19 September 2011
Our favourite ways to entertain (and distract) those out-of-towners ... 1. Nothing impresses visitors like an intimate brekkie with endangered primates at the Singapore Zoo. Nope not the busloads of tourists, it's the orang utans you get up close with at the Jungle Breakfast (9-10.30am). 2. Visitors might want go to Marina Bay Sands for the obligatory over-priced cocktail, but given the casino, sorry, entertainment precinct is an essential part of our skyline, we think somewhere like LeVeL33 or Lantern Bar that overlooks the casino, sorry, entertainment precinct is more impressive. 3. Show your guests the real Singapore by eating ...read more
Top Ten Visitor Guid   |   19 Sep 2011 at 02:30 PM
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Insiders Guide to Northeast India
Dazzling Delhi to Himalayan Hills to Jimmy’s Jungle
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15 August 2011
If you're hankering for something a little different, a little special for your next holiday, this jaunt through Northeast India might be just the ticket. There are three key components: 1. Get your bustle on in Delhi with guided tours of impressive forts, shopping hotspots and the like; bed down at our trusty 4-star gem, the Claridges Hotel. 2. Escape northeastwards to the Himalayan foothills to luxuriate at the Mary Budden Estate, an eco-luxe homestay deep within the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary (pack your hiking boots - the landscape beckons). 3. End with an exceptionally fun elephant-back safari in the jungles ...read more
Insiders Guide to No   |   15 Aug 2011 at 06:51 PM
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Downhill from Here
Niseko Chalet Report
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13 July 2011
Quit moaning about the tropical weather, and deal with it as we do. Book an icy escape in your diary right now, and not only will you have a chance to really look forward to it, you can nab an early bird deal while you are at it. Here are three fabulous places to stay in Niseko: Latitude 42 Affectionately called "Lat 42", the self-contained chalet in the lower Hirafu village lies within walking distance to Niseko's best eateries and the Yukoro Onsen. With fantastic views of Mt. Yosei, the four bedroom chalet is perfect for families and friends looking ...read more
Downhill from Here   |   13 Jul 2011 at 04:22 PM
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Room to Move
[ADV] New Roomarama short-term rentals website
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06 July 2011
Yes the chi-chi hotels are nice, but when you are staying for a week or travelling with tots in tow, there is only one way to go - with room to move. Shopping at the local markets, hanging out in a living room as opposed to a hotel lobby and staying in a real neighbourhood are all major draw cards to apartment rentals. Oh, and you might even be able to cook in the kitchen too! That's why we love the new Roomorama service. Better than a house-swap, this online marketplace of private apartments and homes provide significant savings, plus ...read more
Room to Move   |   06 Jul 2011 at 07:02 PM
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Travel Deals & Steals
[ADV] Tried and Tested Travel Deals
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13 June 2011
Its been a tough week. We are just back in from the Maldives, testing out the new Six Senses Laamu. Beds insanely comfortable, tick. Amazing epicurean extravagances, tick. Serene tranquillity, tick, tick, tick! If you need a good reason to book your getaway, here it is. This newly opened eco-luxury resort set in the picture-perfect coral atolls is offering a Stay 6 Pay 4 deal... And availability is going quick. Get caught up in summer frenzy and whisk yourself away pronto! If your looking for something a little closer to home, head to the Island of the Gods. Right now ...read more
Travel Deals & Steal   |   13 Jun 2011 at 01:27 PM
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Piste Off
Remarkable Skiing in Queenstown
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27 May 2011
When it gets hot... it's time to slope off. Crispy days of clear blue skies, endless white powder and sublime vistas Queenstown is truly fit for royalty. The crowned adventure capital of NZ overlooks the beautiful lake Wakatipu and is bounded by the craggy peaks of the Remarkables. With everything from beginner slopes to rolling off-piste runs, they don't call this the Remarkables Ski Area for nothing. If you've just got the hang of zipping across the snow, you're sure to progress quickly here. More advanced? Runs like Terminator, Eliminator, Diangulator and Exterminator will leave your heart pumping. Snowboarders we ...read more
Piste Off   |   27 May 2011 at 08:12 PM
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Get Smart
[ADV] Travel Agents vs Flying Solo
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04 May 2011
In this day of internet travel booking, why would you use a travel agent? Agents are great when ... Time is money. Agents are great at watching out for deals. So having a relationship with an agent who knows what you are interested in, can mean you have a full-time internet deal hunter on your team. You have a crackberry habit. If you or hubby spends enough time on the blackberry as it is, make sure that someone else has the headache when you are on holidays. Hotel flooded, flight delayed - not your problem. You love an upgrade. Agents ...read more
Get Smart    |   04 May 2011 at 04:55 PM
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Next Stop... Funtasy Island
Funtasy Island Resort Scoop
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17 April 2011
So we have Sentosa, and we have Bintan, and we even have Nikoi, but the latest Island attraction off the coast of Singapore... Funtasy Island. Just 16 kilometres from Vivocity and 20 minutes away on ferry the latest island resort and nature park is due to initially open in late 2011. The Resort is a super-paced lifestyle and real estate resort with villas, hotels, eco tourism activities, aquaculture farming activities, funtasy club, yacht club, market place and the largest eco theme park scattered over 328 hectares of islands and sea land. It is due to be completed by 2013. Take ...read more
Next Stop... Funtasy   |   17 Apr 2011 at 03:46 PM
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Short Trips on Long Weekends
Travel Inspiration
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14 March 2011
Ladies & gentlemen, whip out your smart phones and lock in your leave - after April & May, there are no more national holidays till August... Let the professionals help you make the most of your precious days off with Lightfoot Travel's great ideas on bespoke mini trips - minus the long plane journeys and jetlag. Seeking Serenity, Head to Java, Indonesia If you want to immerse yourself in ruggedly beautiful scenery and exotic cultures, Java is just the place. Cut a path inland to Java's rural heartland - one of the most peaceful spots in the world - to ...read more
Short Trips on Long    |   14 Mar 2011 at 08:58 AM
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