The Korea Herald

Experience the spirit of Japan in Takayama

Jul 1, 2011

Stroll among traditional houses, soak in hot springs and drink sakeTAKAYAMA ― It was 8 a.m. on Saturday, and the Incheon International Airport was packed with people heading out for a weekend getaway or an early summer vacation. But our queue ― we were headed to Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, Japan ― was noticeably short, and it took only 10 minutes to complete check in. The tour guide said the numb
Hyatt Regency Incheon offers newest conference venue

Jun 28, 2011

Located just minutes away from Incheon International Airport, Hyatt Regency Incheon forms an integral part of the city’s primary business and leisure destination -- the International Business Centre. With more than 3,300 square meters of flexible conference and meeting facilities, the hotel is an ideal venue for conferences, conventions and corporate or private functions. The hotel has a spacious
Norwegian fjords offer pure natural splendor

Jun 24, 2011

The Naeroyfjord, a branch of the Sognefjord, is the narrowest and the most dramatic fjord in Europe and its landscape is included in the UNESCO'S World Heritage List. (Visitnorway.com)BERGEN ― Once in a while, you might wish you to be fully immersed in nature without a connection to the outside world. True moments between you and the great outdoors, after all, revive the strength lost in the daily
Lotte Hotel opens summer special menu

Jun 24, 2011

Pierre Gagnaire a Seoul, the first French restaurant of the hotel run by a three Michelin-starred chef, offers new summer special menu. The special summer menu has three to seven course dinners that include coffee and desserts and are priced at 130,000 won, 180,000 won, and 220,000 won per person. The restaurant also sells 60 different wines carefully selected by sommelier Lee Yong-moon at a 20 pe
Cathay Pacific to offer free Australian visa

Jun 24, 2011

Cathay Pacific said those who purchased round tickets for Australia will be given free Australian electronic visa, ETA. The purchase should be made by Aug. 15 on the website, www.cathaypacific.com/kr, which has a “Australia Visa Promotion” page. After clicking on the visa application button and filling in the user information, the ticket purchasers can get a $50 visa for free, Cathay Pacific said.
KTO, Buyeo team up for smartphone service

Jun 24, 2011

The Korea Tourism Organization and Buyeo County on June 22 signed an MOU to collaborate for providing smartphone services on tourism in Buyeo, South Chungcheong Province. The two will produce animation content about history and legends of Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, for smartphones, websites and museums in Buyeo County. The content will include the establishment of Baekje Kingdom,
Philippines’ Sandugo Festival coming up

Jun 24, 2011

The Philippines Tourism Board said the country is to hold an annual historical celebration Sandugo Festival from July 1-31 in Tagbilaran City on the island of Bohol. The festival originates from the Treaty of Friendship between Datu Sikatuna, a chieftain in Bohol, and Spanish conquistador Miguel Lpez de Legazpi in 16th century. “Sandugo“ means a pact of blood. For foreign tourists, a famous part o
Sanbangsan Biwon: ‘secret garden’ in Geoje Island

Jun 24, 2011

A beautiful garden, Geoje Sanbangsan Biwon, can be found after a 10-minute drive to the right of Geoje Bridge, in Dundeok-myeon, Geoje City, where the legacy of Emperor Uijong of Goryeo Dynasty still vividly remains. Seating in the Mount Sanbang foothill over 24-acres of land, Sanbangsan Biwon looks like it came from another planet. The garden boasts more than 1,000 kinds of wild flowers, trees, s
Ports of call: What’s not to like about Portugal in the off-season?

Jun 24, 2011

PORTO, Portugal ― On an overcast day in November, we drove east from Porto along the Douro River. The grape harvest was over. The men hired for the crush had gone home; the raw tawny and ruby ports had been poured into barrels or steel casks to age.The boats that make day trips up the river and the excursion trains that bring visitors to the wineries had ended their seasons, so my travel agent had
Bird eye view of Michael Jackson’s home now available to tourists

Jun 23, 2011

A helicopter operator in the U.S. has introduced a flight tour over Neverland Ranch, the home of legendary pop star Michael Jackson.To commemorate the 2nd anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death, Channel Island Helicopters will allow visitors to fly over the house for 30 minutes. The service will only be provided for two days, June 24 and 25. Running between 9 a.m. and sunset, the helicopter ride c
When moonlight shimmers on royal palace

Jun 17, 2011

Changdeokgung Moonlight Trail invites visitors to a mystical journey crossing past and presentUnder the soft moonlight, every wooden building, tree and pond in the palace seemed to unfold at least twice as many stories hidden in every nook and corner than they would in the daytime. The Moonlight Trail of Changdeokgung in Waryong-dong, central Seoul, began at 8 p.m. on Tuesday when the long summer
California travel and tourism event

Jun 17, 2011

California Travel and Tourism Commission is holding its “2011 California Travel Mission” event June 27-28 at Seoul Plaza Hotel to develop and promote travel products with South Korean tourism industry officials. Recognizing the high potential of Korea as a source market, major city tourism boards, hotels, retailers and tourism-related companies from the U.S. will attend the event. Travel agencies
Singapore Food Festival coming up

Jun 17, 2011

2011 Singapore Food Festival will take place from July 15-24 under the theme, “Curry and Spice.” Singapore cuisines are often harmonized with lots of herbs and spices such as lemongrass, chili, shrimp paste and coconut milk. More than 60 food stalls will line up near Clarke Quay Road Bridge in SFF Village, Singapore Tourism Board said. Little India and Kampong Glam districts will hold diverse even
Travel platform ‘Pocketvillage’ launched

Jun 17, 2011

Five young entrepreneurs from Stuttgart and Berlin have just launched “pocketvillage,” an international search engine for adventure travel at ITB Berlin. The new travel platform allows holiday makers to compare more than 11,000 extraordinary tours, activities and accommodation at the same time. The technological highlights include a refined search process which offers travelers personalization of
Oakwood offers early summer package

Jun 17, 2011

Oakwood Premier Coex Center offers an “Early Summer Package” for a mini-getaway. The package includes a one-night stay, complimentary breakfast for one person, complimentary use of the fitness center, indoor swimming pool, sauna and indoor golf range. Package users can rent two DVD movies at the business center on the 5th floor. Oakwood Premier Coex Center is connected to a variety of entertainmen