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How to fly on a private jet at a fraction of the normal rate

$Secrets of private jet travel at a fraction of the normal cost.$

Secrets of private jet travel at a fraction of the normal rate. But you'll need to be patient and flexible and keep an open mind on destinations and dates.

DESTINATION

A look at new S'pore green beds

Raffles Sentosa and Conrad Orchard to Banyan Tree

PROFILE

Interview with Ruby Garcia, GM COMO Metropolitan Singapore

'Why hotel guests need a lady GM

FAMILY FUN

A Pattaya bed battle guide

New options from chic escapes to noisy family stays

SHOPPING

Guide to the best of Kuala Lumpur shoppimng for women

Wild KL shopping fun guide

ESCAPES

Maldives goes solar: the fun continues for families and honeymooners

Wild frontier Chiang Rai fun guide, Manila list, big Samui resorts review, a grab-bag for Hanoi, a look at Vietnam beach resorts, more Penang spas and Bali resorts review, and an Ice Marathon

AIRLINES

In business class the battle is on for the best, slickest, biggest 'suites'

Frequent flyer perks get squeezed, widest seats in economy, the widest business class seats to Asia, Small Asian airlines open up the region. Plus the A380 vs B787. And the B-737 MAX-8

TOP CITIES

Macau , churches, casinos, top beds

Hong Kong business hotels , a review of new Singapore eco-hotels, tips for fun in Macau, HK shopping guide and the best HK Milk tea, a look at Tokyo, and Seoul business hotels. KL shopping guide

EDITOR'S RANT

Leaving on a jet plane but no idea where I'm off to

Author - Vijay Verghese Would-be passengers may not know their destination in advance as empty leg flights are random offers at random times. But then, the high life beckons and hunting for empty leg seats or charter shares are one way to fly in great comfort at a fraction of the price.

CHINA

Shanghai shopping for all tastes

Shanghai business hotels, the top Sanya fun guide and Xian, Shenzhen corporate meetings, family fun in Guilin, the best Beijing business hotels, and Guangzhou Canton Fair

SOUTH ASIA

Goa fun guide to beaches, beds

Mumbai business hotels review, hot Gulmarg ski resorts, more on Bangalore business hotels, top tips in our Sri Lanka resorts review, Goa resorts review. A Kathmandu fun guide and Yangon.

ADVENTURE / SPORT

Best Asian golf from sea to sky

Phnom Penh, a detailed Mergui islands guide, wickedly good Tioman dives, an insightful Sabah fun guide to jungle adventure plus Himalayan Nepal Treks around the Annapurna Circuit. Plus Bhutan fun guide, and a look at the best Asian golf courses.

SPA ESCAPES

Taiwan spa hideaways

Taiwan spa resorts, and a Taipei fun guide with 22 must-do things. Plus our Taipei business hotels review.

ISLANDS

El Nido guide, resort reviews

Plus our Cebu resorts review for lovers, divers and an exotic Maldives resorts review for all tastes. Palawan resorts review.

Centara Hotels & Resorts

JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok