Travel insider: Early bird rates, year-end promos, a ladies’ getaway and learn to surf

Year-end promo with Insight Vacations

Travellers who book and pay in full before Aug 30 can enjoy savings of up to 12.5 per cent for selected Winter Europe itineraries. Save up to US$590 (S$748) on selected India and Nepal itineraries. Citibank cardholders who book and pay in full for any land tour valued above US$1,700 will receive spending credit of S$100. And those who charge above S$6,000 worth of land tours and associated airfare to their Citibank credit card will also receive a 28-inch trolley luggage. Call 6922 5950 or 6338 7338, or email info [at] insightvacations.com.sg to book, or visit www.insightvacations.com for more details.

Ladies’ getaway at the Empire Hotel & Country Club

One of Brunei’s most prestigious resorts is offering a tropical getaway for ladies. Indulge in a three-night stay that includes two spa pampering sessions, a Ambuyat body scrub and the Empire Signature massage at 45 minutes each. If you stay from Aug 19 to 31, you can savour delectable dining treats by award-wining Chef Mario Caramella of in ITALY Bar Ristorante (www.initaly.asia). For reservations, email res [at] theempirehotel.com or call +673 241 7788.

Early bird rates at Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest

The iconic hotel has reopened after its first major refurbishment since 1992. A significant symbol of Budapest’s emergence on the European stage, the hotel’s 3,000 sqm of public space embraces the four pillars of the Kempinski philosophy: Beauty, gourmet, culture and savoir-vivre. They are offering a 20-per-cent discount, if you book at least 14 days prior to arrival (full payment has to be made). For further information, call +36 1 429 3375 or email reservations.corvinus [at] kempinski.com.

Learn to surf at Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort

The newly opened resort which is located along Bali’s Kuta Beach has announced its new Stay, Surf, Spa package in partnership with leading surf brand RipCurl. Created for adventure and wellness aficionados alike, the package offers personalised surfing lessons along with therapeutic spa indulgences at the resort’s signature Shine Spa. Prices starts from US$250++ (S$317++) per night (minimum three nights stay). For more information, visit www.sheratonbalikuta.com.