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Travel deals for a steal
Make your travel dollars go further with these vacations. -SPU
London on just $100 a day
With the British pound at its lowest in years, you can see a lot more than the Big Ben in London on just $100 a day. -ST
Sydney on a shoestring
It does not cost a lot to enjoy this lively Australian city if you love scenic beaches and beautiful gardens. -SPU
48 hours in New York on a shoestring
See all the sights without burning a whole in your pocket with this guide to the Big Apple. -Reuters
Bangkok on a budget, in Khao San
The backpacker's paradise offers everything Bangkok is famous for. -AsiaOne
Go budget in KL and Malacca
Budget hotels in KL's Chinatown and Jalan Tengkat Tong Shin, and Malacca's Jonker Walk often possess characters unique to their surrounding locale. -NST/ ANN
Fresh ideas for family fun all under S$3000!
Travelling with kids on a budget? No problem, here are a few secret spots for a holiday. -ST
Rustic resorts await
Taking a cue from nature, the resorts on Ko Chang use plenty of wood in their architecture and furniture. -ST
Look no further. Head to Pulau Nikoi for an ideal three-day getaway
This exclusive private island provides you the Sun, Sea and Sand. Be assured that the young and old can have fun too. -ST
Wake up to lake views
See the lush rainforest and 14 waterfalls in the scenic Lake Kenyir region. -ST
Cosy up to animals
Admire tigers at Zoobic Safari from a jeepney and catch the splashing dolphin show at Ocean Adventure Park. -ST
Smouldering craters a must-see
The beautiful Mt Bromo resembles a moonscape. An eruption tore off its top leaving a caldera where its peaks are located. -ST
Take a weight off
Care for a soothing traditional massage out in the open? Head over to Sanam Luang night or day and choose from one of the 400 masseuses for a little as 100baht a hour. -Daily Xpress
Hostel Situation
Whoever coined that term must've known that adding an 's' in the middle of 'hotel' would make all the difference. -Philippine Daily Inquirer, ANN
Vietnam: Surge in flights to trendy destination
AirAsia, Jetstar, Nok Air and Tiger Airways all have flights to one or both of the nation's major cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh.
Low-cost at what cost?
Do your checks before you fly on a budget airline
M'sia: No frills, but safety standard still high
Initial worry that budget carriers might cut corners has been put to rest.
Indonesia: Industry dogged by safety concerns, pilot shortage
When a budget Thai airliner crash-landed and burst into flames at a Phuket airport in September, it caused ripples in Indonesia.
 
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