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Croatia: All Good Things Must End ...

Homeward Bound

Was four days enough to take in Croatia? We did, after, visit three cities and a national park in just four days.But, thankfully, we only stayed at two different hotels. I really don't like packing and unpacking! So my hats off to the organizers for understanding that many times less really is more!

Aviation: Media Fam Trip to Zagreb, Croatia, on Qatar Airways Inaugural Flight

Up Close and Personal

I was among seven bloggers, journalists, and travel writers from Hong Kong and Singapore to be flown on Qatar Airways first ever flight linking the airline's hub at Doha, Qatar, with Zagreb, the capital of Croatia.

Aviation: Emirates Launches Facebook Pages, Attracts 300,000 Fans

IT and Social Media

One of the world's fastest growing airlines, Emirates Airlines officially launched its Facebook page - attracting more than 300,000 fans within the first three weeks of this new aspect of the air carrier's digital marketing campaign.

Croatia: Asian Journalists Make Headlines on Zagreb City Tour

Weekend Sports

Journalists are supposed to cover the news rather than make the news. But that time honoured journalistic convention was turned on its head during a familiarization trip for reporters and travel writers from Hong Kong and Singapore to Croatia earlier this week.

Croatia: Greetings from Zagreb, Qatar Airways Newest Destination!

Aviation

We arrived in Zagreb, Croatia, on the afternoon of 9 May 2012 following a marathon journey from Hong Kong by way of Doha, Qatar, and Hungary, Budapest. There was a ceremony at Zagreb Airport (pictured) to celebrate Qatar Airways newest destination. Zagreb is Qatar Airways fourth new destination this year and its 30th destination in Europe.

 

Aviation: Qatar Airways Business Class Up Close and Personal

Airlines

Is Qatar Airways Business Class as good as it's cracked up to be?

Finally, I”m going to get the chance to find out!

Aviation: United Airlines Promotes Sustainable Travel

Corporate Social Responsibility

Have you ever wondered how much of a carbon footprint you leave when you travel? United Airlines has announced an enhanced carbon offset programme that will help you find out.

Philippines: Cebu Pacific Air Named best Low Cost Carrier

Aviation and Airlines

Cebu Pacific Air, the largest airline based in the Philippines, was named the 2012 Low-Cost Carrier of the year at the Budgie$ & Travel Awards 2012, which were held at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore.

Russia: Korean Air to Resume Summer Link Between Seoul and St Petersburg

Airlines and Aviation

From 24 April to 29 September 2012, Korean Air will fly three times weekly between Seoul, Korea, and St Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia.

A city of tree lined boulevards and winding rivers, grand palaces and extravagant museums, St Petersburg was known as Leningrad during the Soviet era.

Travel Insurance: How to Choose the Right Policy for You

Consumer Protection

Don't choose a travel insurance policy based only on its price, and make sure you have enough travel insurance coverage to cover your needs.

Many people are now making their travel plans for their spring and summer holidays, and savvy travelers know that travel insurance is always a good idea.