Northstar

A little bit of spice for travel SINGAPORE – SpiceRoads, just like its name suggests, adds that little edge to your travel itinerary, particularly because it makes rustic adventures and the idea of travelling on two wheels just so much more appealing. It’s the old school charm meets inquisition. A certain kind of explorative escapade that makes the modern world traveller yearn for more. And not just because it is away from the same old, same old, the idea of manoeuvring around the cul de sac off the beaten road, your calve muscles working their way to the uphill shack for a stopover with just enough time to rehydrate and cool down with an uninterrupted view of landscapes, natural, not made – has become a novelty. Their eye-opening cycling tours provide an active immersion into local cultures, languages, scenery and not to forget, the most delicious of foods. By combining legendary service and rare opportunities for cultural experiences , SpiceRoads’ travel philosophy continues to excite, enthuse, and positively impact every guest. And what’s more exciting than to ride from the Irrawaddy River plain up to the Shan Plateau, soaking in sights and sounds of nature while making friends with the friendly locals? SpiceRoads’ latest offering, the Burma Adventure, explores this opportunity to discover Myanmar on bicycles, before the wave of commercialisation sets in. We’ve heard that the ATMs may be introduced as soon as next year and development is rapidly occurring, making this form of travel, a true gem. Marvel at Kiplings Mandalay and head down to the mountains for a view of the colonial beauty of Kalaw. All these, while sweating it all out and giving yourself that much needed respite from the modernisation that has impacted the rest of Asia. Eight daily flights between India and UAE MUMBAI – Seamless connectivity – that’s what Jet Airways is looking to offer. India’s premier international airline will be launching its new Mumbai-Sharjah service from Mumbai to United Arab Emirates, come October 18, 2012. This is in addition to the resumption of its services to Kuwait and Bahrain from Kochi. The introduction of these flights will further strengthen Jet Airways’ presence in the Gulf where it has emerged as one of the leading carriers to and from India in a relatively short period of time. The airline will deploy its Boeing 737-800 aircraft , offering Premiere and Economy configurations.

• Cover