Hilton Tokyo's beer garden to open June 1 May. 18, 2013 - 06:15AM JST ( 0 ) The Hilton Tokyo beer garden, tucked away on the hotel’s 7th floor, will open on June 1. Patrons making the pilgrimage to the beer garden will step out onto a private open-air terrace that provides a spectacular view of the Shinjuku skyline. The hotel will offer… Read
Travel picks: Top 10 spots to get an adrenaline rush Travel May. 16, 2013 - 07:19AM JST ( 1 Comment ) Everyone likes a bit of excitment on holiday. But for those bold travelers who enjoy testing their limits with exhilarating stunts, rides and thrills, the members and editors of VirtualTourist (www.virtualtourist.com) have compiled a list… Read
Singapore's Changi implements self service and passenger processing technology Travel May. 14, 2013 - 05:52AM JST ( 3 Comments ) Singapore’s Changi Airport has equipped more than 450 check-in counters and 111 boarding gates with SITA AirportConnect Open. Under the new system, airlines across three terminals at Changi Airport have migrated to this new platform,… Read
Many passengers don't turn off phones in planes: survey Travel May. 12, 2013 - 06:40AM JST ( 11 Comments ) Despite rules requiring passengers on planes to turn off their phones and other electronic devices, many people leave them on, a U.S. survey shows. The survey released by the Airline Passenger Experience Association and the… Read
Fujiyamashita Station: Crushing dreams since 1928 Travel May. 10, 2013 - 06:31AM JST ( 3 Comments ) It looks like Mt Fuji is well on its way to becoming an official piece of World Heritage, which means the area can expect an upswing in tourism. Around 200 km away in Gunma Prefecture,… Read
My favorite travel companion: Mom Travel May. 08, 2013 - 06:45AM JST ( 1 Comment ) When I was young, I learned a lot about travel from my mother. She taught me how and what to pack. She taught me to keep a travel diary to record my memories. And most… Read
Etihad Airways launches LinkedIn mapping tool Travel May. 06, 2013 - 06:16AM JST ( 0 Comments ) Etihad Airways has launched an innovative online mapping tool developed in cooperation with LinkedIn, to make it easier to message new contacts, arrange meetings and be more productive while travelling. The “Etihad Mapped-Out” tool offers… Read
Travel picks: Top 10 street-food cities Travel May. 04, 2013 - 06:40AM JST ( 5 Comments ) Quick, cheap and chock full of flavor, street food gives hungry passers-by a lot to love in locales around the world. Trying the local open-air fare is also a key ingredient to sampling any city's… Read
Travel picks: Top 10 coastal drives around the world Travel May. 02, 2013 - 06:11AM JST ( 4 Comments ) Few things celebrate the end of winter like a great drive and enjoying the beach. Whether you can put the top down or not, members and editors of travel website VirtualTourist (www.virtualtourist.com) are sure you'll… Read
S Korea sees marked decrease in number of Japanese tourists Travel Apr. 30, 2013 - 06:45AM JST ( 21 Comments ) The beginning of May is host to a long holiday period in Japan known as Golden Week. Originally given the moniker by shopkeepers and business owners on account of the amount of custom they received… Read
10 travel ideas slightly off the beaten track Travel Apr. 28, 2013 - 06:43AM JST ( 4 Comments ) Golden Week is here and you’ve decided to spend the holidays in-country. It’s late spring, the weather is often fine and it’s a great time to get out and about. But, what to do? Where… Read