Travel Deals and Steals (July 20 to 27)

Fly with British Airways into the world of Jane Austen

To mark the 200th anniversary of the death of British novelist Jane Austen, British Airways is offering all-in fares from Singapore to London from S$1,208 on World Traveller economy and S$2,588 on World Traveller Plus premium economy. The fares are available for booking from now until July 21, for travel until March 31. From London, travellers can easily connect to train services to places that played a significant role in Austen’s life and work, including Hampshire, Bath, Lyme Regis and Sheffield.

Trafalgar introduces Learning Beyond Classroom campaign for teachers

Singapore teachers can enjoy Trafalgar’s Learning Beyond Classroom campaign, which offers an exclusive discount of 5 per cent for each holiday they book with Trafalgar. For even greater value, teachers can combine the package with Early Payment, Young Traveller (five to 17 years old travellers can enjoy 10 per cent off with accompanying an adult), and Group Travel (five per cent for group of five to 15 persons) discounts. Available for booking from now to September 22. Visit www.trafalgar.com/asia or call 6922 5950 for more information and booking.

Chan Brothers Preview Sale

Chan Brothers will be holding a three-day Conquer The World Travel Fair at Fook Hai Building. Featured deals at the event include a 10-day Magical Danube River Winter Cruise (S$3,938 for first pax) with up to S$800 off for the second pax; six-day Central Japan Unique Edition (S$2,988 for first pax) with 50 per cent off for the second pax; and 10-day Iceland Aurora and Glacier Explorer (S$4,588 for first pax) with up to S$400 off for the second pax and a free bonus tour. The fair will be held tomorrow from 10am to 7pm, on Saturday from 10am to 6pm, and on Sunday from 11am to 6pm.

Explore IndoChina on two wheels with Travel Wander

Travellers can experience the natural beauty of Cambodia and Myanmar on a cycling holiday. Join the Angkor Cycling Adventure (S$848 per person) to explore the areas around Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, while navigating through small villages and scenic spots. Visitors will visit the famous temple Ta Phrom, Angkor Thom and Bayon Temple, and more. Tour departs on November 15. Alternatively, challenge yourself with Myanmar’s nine-day The Road Less Travelled cycling trip (S$2,450 per person) as one ventures through village paths often unexplored by tourists. This tour departs Dec 2, 2017 and Jan 13, 2018. Contact 8714 3321 or TWSG [at] travel-wander.com for bookings.

Amari opens new beachfront resort in Galle, Sri Lanka

ONYX Hospitality Group recently launched a brand-new property in Sri Lanka’s historic southwest coastal city of Galle. The new beachfront hotel offers easy access to nearby attractions like Galle Fort, Unawatuna and Hikkaduwa. The hotel offers accommodation options from deluxe ocean view to one-bedroom suites, as well as a presidential suite complete with roof terrace and private plunge pool. Valid until Oct 31, enjoy the opening offer at Amari Galle Sri Lanka from US$115++ (S$157) per night in a Deluxe Ocean View room, including breakfast. Visit www.amari.com for more information.