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- Gallery: 2012 Taipei Pet Show, where it's better to be dog than human
- Wear less, pay less: Miniskirts get you discount at Chinese amusement park
- In Bangkok, muay Thai training goes upmarket
- CNNGo - Park Hotel Group Contest
- At last: World’s first Hello Kitty Beauty Spa
- Airport ‘pod hotel’ pops up in China
| Gallery: 2012 Taipei Pet Show, where it's better to be dog than human Posted: 17 Jul 2012 01:48 AM PDT It was the annual Taipei Pet Show on July 13-16 where hundred of dogs, cats and other less conventional pets led their humans around the Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall. In between the pet fashion show, the pet "Olympics" and the pet talent contest, pet lovers shopped for food and accessories amongst the 600 booths. Many coveted the NTD 70,000 (about US$2,300) bejeweled dog leash encrusted with Swarovski Crystal, sapphires and diamonds, while others checked out the NTD 598,000 (about $20,000) milk bath treadmill. It's a glass case that allows the pet to exercise while soaking in milky bath water. Pet bridal wear and pet nail art were also a big hit. Last year, more than 150,000 people visited the four-day show, many bringing along their furry beloveds. read more     |
| Wear less, pay less: Miniskirts get you discount at Chinese amusement park Posted: 17 Jul 2012 01:24 AM PDT by CNNGo staff Want to save a few bucks while traveling in China? Wear short skirts. At least in Guilin. Guilin Merryland Theme Park (桂林乐满地主题乐园), 62 kilometers northeast of Guilin city in southern China, has launched a summer campaign that encourages female visitors to "showcase feminine beauty." Wear less, pay lessDubbed "Love Miniskirt" (夏日乐爱短裙), the two-month campaign entitles female visitors to a half-price park admission if they sport skirts shorter than 38 centimeters. Female staff from the park will measure the skirts of those who wish to take advantage of the offer. All applicants must be 18 years old. read more    |
| In Bangkok, muay Thai training goes upmarket Posted: 16 Jul 2012 08:57 PM PDT by CNNGo staff From a visitor's perspective, muay Thai usually brings to mind gritty fight nights at Bangkok's Lumpini Stadium, or a questionable bout in a ring set up in an aging Phuket or Koh Samui bar. In the past, tourists who wanted to give it a try themselves had few options beyond the professional camps targeted at hard-core fighters who want to come to Thailand solely to hone their skills with Thai coaches. These days, you don't need to have MMA aspirations to take part in Thai boxing, also known as "the art of eight limbs" for its use of eight points of contact -– the hands, feet, elbows and knees. Even Thailand's luxury hotels are starting to offer programs for guests who want to slap on some gloves and get into the ring. The Siam read more    |
| CNNGo - Park Hotel Group Contest Posted: 16 Jul 2012 08:20 PM PDT Park Hotel Group is offering CNNGo readers an exclusive opportunity to win free nights at their top properties across Asia. Two exciting getaways are up for grabs each week. Complete the form below by July 24 to be in the running for the following prizes: Grand Park Xian: Two nights' stay in a Deluxe Room with breakfast for two worth US$ 788 Grand Park Wuxi: Two nights' stay in a Deluxe Room with breakfast for two worth US$ 611 read more    |
| At last: World’s first Hello Kitty Beauty Spa Posted: 16 Jul 2012 06:00 PM PDT by Hiufu Wong Artificial archipelago? Check. The tallest tower in the world? Check. But it is only now that Dubai is truly complete -- with the opening of the world's first Hello Kitty Beauty Spa. Hello Kitty Beauty Spa, located at Town Center Jumeirah, is also the first character-branded spa in the Middle East, according to Sharaf Retail, which runs the Hello Kitty spa.
The service aims for the high-spending "Queens" who want to bring along their "Princesses" (as the beauty spa terms its clients) to enjoy "posh pampering" services. read more    |
| Airport ‘pod hotel’ pops up in China Posted: 16 Jul 2012 03:00 PM PDT China has caught up with the latest trend among global airports -- setting up compact pod hotels for weary travelers. Xi'an Xianyang Airport, the gateway for travelers to see the Terracotta Warriors, is the first to take a stab at the market. More on CNN: Airports' tiniest hotels: Sleeping in a box The three-terminal air hub recently put up 20 wooden cabins in Terminal 3 and in the connecting area to Terminal 2. According to Chinese media, this is the first airport in mainland China to set up such accommodation. The ancient capital seems to have a passion for tiny hotel rooms as the city of 8.4 million also houses China's first capsule hotel. read more    |
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