Dragonair will launch a new thrice-weekly service to Da Nang from 28 March 2013. The new service will expand the airline's network in Asia and offer more choice and convenience to passengers travelling to and from Vietnam. Da Nang is known for its beautiful coastlines, including the famed beach. It is also close to three UNESCO World Heritage sites - Hoi An, My Son and Hue. The Da Nang service will be the airline's second destination in Vietnam. Dragonair currently flies ten times a week between Hong Kong and Hanoi, while sister airline Cathay Pacific operates sixteen flights weekly between Hong Kong and Ho Chi Minh City. The new Da Nang service using Airbus A320 aircraft will be offered Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

It is time to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the Year of the Snake with fine dining options. Grand Lapa Macau offers a wide range - from traditional Cantonese cuisine to international seafood buffets and contemporary Thai delicacies for guests to celebrate the Lunar New Year with family and friends while enjoying their stay at the luxurious hotel. Grand Lapa Macau also invites guests to celebrate the holiday with a one-stop experience from gift shopping to self-rewarding spa treatments - not to mention a rousing Dragon dance performance to honor the New Year theme. The Dragon dance performance will start on the first day of the Lunar New Year on 10 February 2013 at 11am. The God of Fortune will be handling out red packets on his way to all outlets and bestowing good fortune to one and all.

Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong offers exclusive packages to guests who plan to stay or hold meetings at the five-star hotel in the city. Sweet Suite Package offers guests two consecutive nights stay in one of the elegant suites at a discount of 20 percent: guests will enjoy the ultimate in luxurious comfort with a cozy sitting area and magnificent views of the Victoria Harbour. Starting from HK$2,200 per night, with a minimum stay of ten consecutive nights, guests can enjoy the luxurious accommodation in a contemporary setting and a host of full amenities under the Long Staying Package. The Meeting Package also offers great deals for those planning to hold conferences at the hotel.

In this chilly winter, Senzuru Japanese Restaurant, located at Harbour Plaza Metropolis, has presented premium Kinki from Hokkaido, serving traditional Japanese hot pot and other delicate dishes. Tasty cuisines including Flamed Kinki Sashimi Served with Spicy Radish and Vinegar Sauce, Grilled Kinki with Volcanic Salt, Simmered Kinki with Home-made Soya Bean will warm you up and please your palate. Guests could also enjoy special rates during promotion period in the restaurant which lasts throughout January 2013.

(HK Edition 01/11/2013 page8)