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- AirAsia X launches child-free seating zones
- Britain counts cost of Summer Olympics
- Tokyo's best high-tech kids' activities
- Pocket guide to Hanoi's Old Quarter
| AirAsia X launches child-free seating zones Posted: 26 Sep 2012 11:47 PM PDT by Zoe Li AirAsia is the latest carrier to offer child-free seating areas on its aircraft. "We know that sometimes all you need is some peace and quiet for a more pleasant journey with us,'' the Malaysia-based airline said on its website. The first seven rows of economy class on all AirAsia X flights, AirAsia's international operation, will ban under-12s, starting February 2013. Also on CNN: The world's best airline for 2012 is ...
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| Britain counts cost of Summer Olympics Posted: 26 Sep 2012 09:30 PM PDT by CNNGo Staff The London Olympics may have earned Britain plenty of bronze, silver and gold, but the hoped-for record-breaking hordes of overseas visitors failed to show up, according to official figures. The United Kingdom's Office for National Statistics says a total of 3.18 million foreign travelers visited in July -- 180,000 fewer than last year. Around 2.12 million came from European countries, although Chinese and North American travelers made strong showings. Total visitor spending of £2.01 billion (US$3.25 billion) also fell short of expectations as it was £120 million lower than the previous year. More on CNN: London's Olympic legacy: Are the Games good for tourism? read more    |
| Tokyo's best high-tech kids' activities Posted: 26 Sep 2012 03:05 PM PDT From its gleaming skyscrapers to its cuddly robots, Tokyo is no stranger to technological achievement. For children interested in science and technology -- or for parents eager to spark that interest -- Japan's capital is the place for kids to get neck-deep in high-tech. Here's our selection of six of the best nerdy, educational and, much of the time, astonishing venues to thrill even the most jaded of 21st-century children. Gas Science Museum
The science and utility of natural gas: boring, right? You'd be surprised. read more    |
| Pocket guide to Hanoi's Old Quarter Posted: 26 Sep 2012 09:35 AM PDT by Gemma Price
When you think of Hanoi, you're really thinking of the 36 meandering 13th-century streets of the city's storied Old Quarter. Here are some of the best in-the-know addresses to call at in the Old Quarter. Contemporary quarter
See the best of Vietnamese style in clothes, jewelry and homewares on the streets of Nha Tho and Ly Quoc Su on the western fringe of the Hoan Keim Lake. read more    |
Click to enlarge -- AirAsia X flights now come with child-free areas. Passengers booked on AirAsia X flights next year can opt for the seats for an additional cost of RM 35 (US$11) or RM 110 -- the standard fee charged for picking specific seats in economy class and in the "hot seats" section, which provide more leg room.
The Green Tangerine in Hanoi's Old Quarter meets all expectations of colonial Asian seductiveness.
Modern Vietnamese style lights up the interiors of Tan My Design.Hanoi's designers choose the antiquated setting of the Old Quarter to showcase their work.| You are subscribed to email updates from CNNGo.com To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
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