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KTO releases English travel e-book app

TravelNov 9, 2012

The Korea Tourism Organization launched an application for tablet PCs, which features a compilation of English-language travel information booklets published by the travel agency. “KTO-Books” features 22 English travel booklets on transport, maps, restaurants and accommodation. It also plans to update the content and increase the number of booklets. The application enables users to navigate the booklets easily by incorporating the e-book system, such as being able to zoom in and enlarge the text
Mauiva West Coast tour package introduced

TravelNov 9, 2012

California Tourism Board introduces the Mauiva West Coast tour package that offers luxury travel to the West Coast of the U.S. on a private plane. Organized by tour operator Mauiva AirCruise, the comprehensive package is now open for reservations in Korea at 4 million won. It includes round-trip plane tickets, hotel accommodation, local transportation, daily meals and admission fees to various attractions. Some of the major destinations include Los Angeles, Monterrey/Carmel, San Francisco, Sausa
Banyan Tree Hotel and Resort wins awards

TravelNov 9, 2012

The Banyan Tree Hotel and Resort has received prestigious travel awards including “Asia’s Leading Resort Brand” at the World Travel Awards. The award recognizes the brand that has made the greatest contribution to the tourism industry. Banyan Tree Bangkok has been selected as the best city spa hotel for two consecutive years; Banyan Tree Hangzhou as the leading resort in China. The sister brand Angsana Ringha has been named as the best boutique hotel; Banyan Tree Macau won the leading resort awa
New hotels, new experiences in Seoul

TravelNov 9, 2012

Seoul is a new hotbed for hotel development as more and more tourists flock to the city. As a number of new hotels are expected to open next year, two foreign hotel brands started the frenzy in two popular business districts in the city. Conrad Seoul, a luxury brand of Hilton Worldwide, will open on Monday in the financial district of Yeouido. Under the slogan of “Smart Luxury,” the hotel has much to appeal to affluent travelers and those seeking a luxurious experience. “Hotels have stayed more
Jump in a shark cage off Hawaii? Yes, people really pay to do this

TravelNov 9, 2012

OAHU, Hawaii ― It was only when the sharks had a momentary feeding frenzy 6 feet from me that the wondrous beauty of Hawaiian nature was eclipsed by a “what the hell am I doing here?” moment.I had surfaced, and so had two big 9-footers, and all that separated us was the top couple bars of the shark cage in which I treaded water.The sharks thrashed. Saltwater splashed. I looked at the metal bars, rising just a foot or so above the surface, and the question arose: Are sharks good jumpers?I was abo
Special spa at Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel

Food&BeverageNov 9, 2012

Aequalis Spa, located in the 28th floor of the hotel, introduces a new treatment program with “Intraceuticals” starting Nov. 5. The spa is the first spa in Korea to launch Intraceuticals, an elite line of spa treatments and skin care products with innovative technology popular with Hollywood stars. Celebrating its launch, the spa presents the Intraceuticals signature treatments, which include the “Rejuvenate Program,” focusing on hydrating the skin by using collagen and lifting products to deliv
Winter packages at The Ritz-Carlton

Food&BeverageNov 9, 2012

The hotel offers two winter packages from Nov. 16 to Feb. 28. “The Stay Warm Package” offers one night in a Superior Deluxe Room and a gift of two limited edition winter tumblers engraved with the logo of The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul. The package also includes a complimentary admission to the fitness club and indoor swimming pool. It is priced at 265,000 won, excluding tax and service charges. “The Snow Country Package” offers one night in a Superior Deluxe Room, as well as a seven-course meal for tw
Italian regional cuisine at JW Marriott Hotel Seoul

Food&BeverageNov 9, 2012

Olivo, the hotel’s authentic Italian restaurant, presents a culinary tour of Italy’s regional dishes from Nov. 12 to Dec. 16. The “Italian Regional Special Promotion” will offer guests a chance to sample popular dishes from all of Olivo’s diverse Italian regional promotions held over the last two years. The promotion will feature 10 la carte dishes from seven regions of Italy and a set menu. The dishes include ricotta-filled dried beef roll, made with bresaola (naturally dried beef), and arugula
Dinner membership at Grand Hyatt Seoul, Park Hyatt Seoul

Food&BeverageNov 9, 2012

The Hyatt brand’s two hotels present a special membership program effective Nov. 1. The program will reward customers who experience fine dining at the hotels’ 14 finest venues. Ten percent of the registered member’s bill from dining in either of the two hotels will be given as cash credit toward purchases at the hotel’s restaurants, bars and deli, or converted into restaurant gift vouchers. In addition, a Gold Card, granted to members who accrued 500,000-1 million points, will cover a birthday
Bossam kimchi (wrapped kimchi)

Food&BeverageNov 9, 2012

Bossam kimchi is pickled Korean cabbage stuffed with fruit, seafood, mushrooms, vegetables and various garnishes. Bossam kimchi is made by wrapping the stuffed cabbage with cabbage leaves, and it is also called “bokimchi.” It became popular in the Gaeseong area of North Korea, where good quality cabbage was grown in the old days.Ingredients● 1 head Korean cabbage, 10 cups water, 350g coarse salt, ● 1/4 radish, 1/4 pear, 30g mustard leaves, 25g small green onion,● 30g watercress, 25g green onion
Cooking with bones

Food&BeverageNov 9, 2012

Neighborhood children may think of trick-or-treat candy and crunchy leaves in the fall. But for neighborhood cooks, osso buco comes to mind. This is a great time of year to cook with bones. Rich, meaty dishes such as braised short ribs and oxtail soup warm up the kitchen on the chilly nights of November and December.Bones are scary if you’ve never cooked with them, but once you’ve done it, you’ll see that there is nothing to be afraid of after all.1. Read your recipe carefully and note how the b
Biden to appear on NBC’s ‘Parks and Recreation’

PeopleNov 9, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) ― Fresh off re-election, Vice President Joe Biden will appear on the NBC television sitcom “Parks and Recreation” next Thursday in the U.S. The vice president’s office said Biden taped a cameo appearance back in July. He said Thursday on Twitter that “my whole family loves the show, and I had a great time doing it.” The show’s executive producer told the New York Times that Biden’s appearance was taped under strict secrecy.The show was warned that provisions might have to be made
‘Education key to sustaining hallyu’

PeopleNov 9, 2012

Dean of hallyu school says focus will be on business side of culture
Westin Chosun website hacked

TravelNov 8, 2012

The Westin Chosun’s website was hacked last month by hackers suspected to be from China. According to the hotel, the website was briefly made inoperable on Oct. 18 when the hackers posted a Chinese flag with a message that read, “Your website has been hacked by Chinese.” The hotel said there was no leak of customer information, but the website has been shut down since Oct. 30 for what the hotel claims to be website “renewal.” Visitors to the website are greeted with the message, “The Westin Chos
Pelvic inflammatory disease

HealthNov 8, 2012

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is caused by bacteria, or more uncommonly viruses, infecting the reproductive organs. It is a broad term that includes endometritis, salpingitis, perioophorosalpingitis, and abscess in the ovaries or pelvic peritonitis caused by abscess in the ovaries. Pelvic inflammatory disease is often caused by sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea and trachomatis. Other anaerobic bacteria such as vaginalis, which cause bacterial vaginosis, can also lead to pelvi