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What’s hot in travel in October?
FLYING AMERICAN AIRLINES
Back in the Aussie market for less than a year, American has quickly proven to be one of the best airlines flying between Australia and California. Service has been impeccable and food creative and impressive. Look for a new Premium Economy offering soon. www.americanairlines.com.au.
STAYING AT LOEWS REGENCY, NEW YORK
This boutique-styled hotel is a fiveminute walk to Central Park and the Met; it has an impressive eatery off the lobby (Regency Bar and Grill); serves ice cream by the tub on the room service menu; and offers spacious rooms with oversized beds and large-screen TVS. 540 Park Ave, New York, USA. +1 212 759 4100. www.loewshotels.com/regency-hotel/.
EATING AT MEAT SMITH, SINGAPORE
Smoked meat is the theme at Meatsmith. On the booze and food paired menu, find smoked meats (order the 1kg Cowboy T-bone and the barbecue platter for four), blends, single malts and bourbons (get one made as a flip), and a solid American craft beer list. à169 Telok Ayer St, Singapore. +65 6221 2262. www.meatsmith.com.sg.
VISITING FIELD OF LIGHT, ULURU
British artist Bruce Munro’s solar powered work – made up of 50,000 slender stems lit up by 144 projectors with Uluru as a backdrop – is spectacular. Dine under the stars after viewing the artwork. à170 Yulara Dr, Yulara 0872. 02 8296 8010. www.ayersrockresort.com.au. Until Mar 31 2017.