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- For the ideal romantic getaway in Indonesia, luxury tour operator Scott Dunn has put together a 14-night trip to Ubud, Sumba Island and Seminyak, taking in everything from rustic beach bungalows to exclusive Balinese restaurants. The holiday begins with
Rural Rajasthan
Set high in the Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan in India is Fort Bishangarh, a 230-year-old fortress that has been transformed into a charming boutique resort. With majestic turrets and intricate arched windows, the resort has 59 suites with breath- taking vistas of the surrounding mountains. Keep the kids entertained at the Soldiers Club, or let them explore the organic garden and greenhouse. Fort Bishangarh is a three-hour drive from New Delhi and an hour from Jaipur, from where you can experience more of the beauty and culture of Rajasthan. alilahotels.com
Island Race
Biathlon event The Chapman’s Challenge returns to Pangkor Laut Resort in Malaysia for its second year this May. Crafted to commemorate Colonel Spencer Chapman’s escape from the Japanese army during World War II, the private island race includes a 6.2km run and a 1km swim. Professional athletes and amateur enthusiasts alike are welcome to take part in this exciting weekend. We’ll be keeping a keen eye on the event here at Expat Living, after covering the inaugural race in 2016. biathlon. pangkorlautresort.com
Hidden Gems Airline News
• Good news for students heading to the UK. British Airways (ba.com) is offering year-round deals in 2017, with fares from S$1,211, including up to 46kg of checked baggage and a carry-on piece of up to 23kg. Also, you can enjoy a free stopover at a destination of your choice within the UK or Europe, or a trip on the Heathrow Express to the likes of Oxford and Cardiff. Silkair (silkair.com) is taking over two of the current Singapore Airlines flight services to Colombo from this month. SIA will continue its regular daily night flight to the Sri Lankan capital. • The world’s first global in-flight high-speed broadband service has launched. GX Aviation aims to ease those shaky connections that you can experience with inflight internet services by offering a 4G experience. Singapore Airlines is set to implement the system in its B777 and A380 fleets. Malindo Air (malindoair.com) has begun flights from KL to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to help meet the high demand for seats during the Hajj pilgrimage in August. • • The Siam Bangkok is offering a tuk-tuk experience for those seeking to go off the beaten track in the Thai capital. Explore The Siam Pier, whizz through the back streets of the city and get your drink fix at some of the lesser known bars in town, including Tep Bar and Let the Boy Die. thesiamhotel.com