The Korea Herald

Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel opens

In southwestern Seoul, Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel said it has opened as of Sept. 16, a third Sheraton hotel in Korea.Directly run by Starwood, the hotel received design consultations from U.S. company Jerde and Japanese company Mori. The hotel is located within the multi-purpose shopping mall

Sept. 16, 2011

Discounts for 30 years of TGV

Rail Europe said it will offer special discounts for TGV to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the high-speed train. Opened in 1981, TGV runs more than 400 cars per day on 1,900 kilometer rails in and around France. About 1.7 billion people in total have used the train to date. The discounted price w

Sept. 16, 2011

The next Napa? Arizona’s Verde Valley angles to become a mecca for wine aficionados

The red rocks of Sedona drew Steph Houser from Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, to the Verde Valley. Then a tip from a friend, a brochure and a little curiosity led her to a winery.Glass of white wine in hand, she strolled the grounds of Alcantara Vineyards, accompanied by her husband and mother-in-law.“We

Sept. 16, 2011

The next Napa? Arizona’s Verde Valley angles to become a mecca for wine aficionados

In transition: Egypt slow to recover, especially in tourism

Exploring Egypt months after a revolution rocked the Middle East, the only conflict we witnessed was between a taxi and carriage driver, furiously arguing over our business.The sidewalk scene was unsettling to a pair of tourists simply seeking a ride down the street. But it was nothing compared to o

Sept. 16, 2011

In transition: Egypt slow to recover, especially in tourism

Take the scenic route this Chuseok

The winding Okjeong Lakeside Driveway on National Road No. 27 between Jeonju and Imsil. (KTO)National roads offer pleasant alternative to highways for homecoming motoristsChuseok is here and a majority of the nation’s population will head for their home towns for family gatherings, using major expr

Sept. 9, 2011

Global tourism hits new record: U.N. agency

MADRID (AFP) ― International tourism grew by almost five percent in the first half of the year, recording a record 440 million arrivals, the World Tourism Organization said Thursday.The results show that “in spite of multiple challenges, international tourism continues to consolidate the return to g

Sept. 9, 2011

Unlimited German beer at Grand Hilton

Grand Hilton Seoul will hold its 2011 Oktoberfest German beer festival on Sept. 23-24, offering unlimited German beer. With the Paulaner Oktoberfest Band flying directly from Munich, Paulaner beer will be provided at the hotel’s Convention Center. The traditional spread includes cold dishes such as

Sept. 9, 2011

Fin Air holds ‘Angry Birds Asian Challenge’

Fin Air said it will hold an “Angry Birds Asia Challenge” competition jointly with Finnish company Rovio, provider of the mobile game Angry Birds, to promote its brand in the Asia market and expand flight capacity between Europe and Asia. The company will look for competitors online by Sept. 12 who

Sept. 9, 2011

Krakow: Historic Polish city, college-town vibe

KRAKOW, Poland (AP) ― With crowds of tourists and a college-town atmosphere, Krakow ― once the capital of Poland ― has become a European hotspot.The center of it all is the centuries-old main square in the Old Town, or Stare Miasto, where brick streets are filled with restaurants, coffee shops, tren

Sept. 9, 2011

Krakow: Historic Polish city, college-town vibe

See you in Cuba! It’s no ordinary island vacation

HAVANA ― The mojitos were in our hands, and we could see the shimmering blue of the Caribbean.But this was no ordinary island vacation.Television cameras whirred as a group of Americans checked into Havana’s stately Hotel Nacional, as history was being made ― by us.Except for a brief period from 200

Sept. 9, 2011

See you in Cuba! It’s no ordinary island vacation

Eat Mediterranian at Millennium Seoul Hilton

The hotel’s Mediterranean restaurant, Cilantro, offers Middle Eastern dishes in September. Common ingredients include pita bread, sesame seeds, chick peas, mint and parsley. Popular foods include hummus, baba ghanouj, falafel and lamb dishes. The Cilantro buffet, with the Middle Eastern dishes, is a

Sept. 2, 2011

Busan-Jeju, Gimpo-Jeju tickets 65% off

Air Busan said those who reserve flight tickets of the carrier’s Busan-Jeju and Gimpo-Jeju routes will get a 65 percent discount every Thursday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on its homepage, www.airbusan.com, until Sept. 15, on the condition that the departure date is within 10 days of the reservation.

Sept. 2, 2011

Cathay Pacific offers triple mileage for Southeast Asia travel

Cathay Pacific and Dragon Air will offer triple mileage to those who travel to 14 cities in Southeast Asia. The Southeast Asia Triple Asia Miles Promotion will be available for those flying from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30 in cities including Singapore, Bangkok, Manila, Cebu, Jakarta, Bali, Surabaya, Penang,

Sept. 2, 2011

When snowbirds clear out of Palm Beach, there’s still plenty of fun to be had

PALM BEACH, Florida ― Many of the waterfront mansions are shuttered for the season, and there are few yachts at the private docks along the Intracoastal. The theater season doesn’t start until late October, concerts and art exhibits at the Society for the Four Arts are on hiatus until November, and

Sept. 2, 2011

When snowbirds clear out of Palm Beach, there’s still plenty of fun to be had

Hiking through Seoul’s militant past

One of the best ways to get a bird’s eye view of Seoul is to climb the Seoul Fortress Wall that encircles the sprawling metropolis teeming with modern skyscrapers ― and culture and heritage.The view of Seoul from any vantage point on the stone wall is just fantastic and breath-taking. From the city

Aug. 31, 2011

Novotel Gangnam offers Chuseok package

Novotel Ambassador Gangnam will offer special Chuseok packages from Sept. 9-14. The “Chuseok Best Value I” package, priced at 129,000 won plus VAT and service charges, features one night at Standard Room, access to fitness club and complimentary Chuseok cookies. A 10 percent discount is offered when

Aug. 26, 2011

Egypt to host 2011 World Tourism Day

Egyptian Tourist Authority said the Egyptian city of Aswan will host the official 2011 World Tourism Day celebrations on Sept. 27. UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai said Egypt, a leading tourism country holding world-famous cultural heritage, is the most ideal country to host the international eve

Aug. 26, 2011

Hana Tour to hire planner through ‘Contenders’

Hana Tour is to recruit a marketing/tour planner through Arirang TV’s reality show “Contenders.” The show operates four weeks of competitions to help the final winner land a job at a company. The program picks eight candidates through paperwork and interviews prior to the four weeks of competition.

Aug. 26, 2011

The Plaza doubles Delta mileage

The Plaza in Seoul will launch its frequent flier mileage program from September in partnership with Delta Airlines. The hotel said it has become the world’s first independent hotel to forge a mileage partnership with Delta Airlines. All SkyMiles members of the air carrier can benefit from a “Double

Aug. 26, 2011

Try a light aircraft, forest walks in Taean

Trying out a light aircraft is one of the most recommended sports in Taean County in South Chungcheong Province. The flight experience is offered to anyone who has received brief training. After a takeoff, the plane will fly over the Taean Haean National Park and offer a spectacular view of beaches

Aug. 26, 2011

Try a light aircraft, forest walks in Taean