Travel deals and steals: Aug 14 to 21

ESCAPE TO SIMPLER PLEASURES

With InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam’s Simple Pleasure package. Priced from 8,500+++ baht (S$331+++) per night, it includes your choice of accommodation, breakfast for two, round trip transfers and free Wifi. The promotion is only valid with a three night stay and ends August 22. Visit http://www.samui.intercontinental.com/Packages for bookings and more details.

HOTELS.COM’S JAPAN AND KOREA SALE

Take advantage of Hotels.com’s 101 Hours Sale to Korea and Japan where you can enjoy discounts of up to 50 percent. Hotels such as the four-star Ramada Seoul Dongdaemun in Seoul starts from only S$202 a night while rates at the Prince Park Tower in Tokyo are priced from S$269 a night. Book by Aug 15 for travel up to Sept 26. Log on to www.hotels.com for more info.

FLY TO PARIS FROM S$1,151

Hop onboard Emirates’ A380 for flights to Europe and America with fares starting from S$1,151 for Paris, S$1,135 for London and S$1,850 to New York. Simply book by Aug 21 for travel to enjoy these fares. Travel validity ends Nov 30. Visit http://www.emirates.com for bookings.