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Golden Week escape

To celebrate one of China's most popular holidays - Golden Week in October, One & Only Reethi Rah, Maldives and One & Only Le Saint Geran, Mauritius have special promotions targeting Chinese tourists. With daily flights via Dubai available from Beijing and Shanghai, the Maldives resort is offering couples five nights for the price of four, or four for the price of three; while the Mauritius location is offering special rates of 25 percent off - with complimentary stays for up to two children aged under 12. The Maldives offer is open until Oct 15, at the island hideaway distinguished by unrivalled style.

To book or for further information, please visit www.oneandonlyresorts.com.

Paresa getaway

Paresa Phuket has created an exceptional four-night package for guests who can completely indulge over Golden Week at the hideaway style pool villa resort, overlooking breathtaking Kamala Bay.

The Golden Week getaway begins with welcome champagne and poolside feast including BBQ roasted piglet. An irresistible 'golden' spa experience is also incorporated for all guests. Paresa also offers exciting leisure and sightseeing excursion for families and groups, including island hopping to Phang Nga bay and Phi Phi Island for snorkeling, swimming and beach picnics, elephant trekking, shopping, Thai cooking classes and meditation.

See more information at www.paresaresorts.com.

Beer garden

For the first time, the Hotel Fort Canning is celebrating Oktoberfest with an Oktoberfest Beer Garden Festival on Oct 5. The garden terrace provides a relaxing green oasis where guests can enjoy some of the finest beers, and live music against the backdrop of a historical building. Traditional German food to complement their drinks includes crispy pork knuckles, assorted German sausages, creamy potato and gherkin salad, hone- baked ham and potato wedges with dip.

Garden Terrace, Hotel Fort Canning, 11 Canning Walk Singapore 178881. For tickets, call The Glass House at 0065-6559-6760 or visit www.hfcsingapore.com.

Magic of Bali

The Magic of Bali promotion promises respite from the stress of city life with six nights of peace and serenity on Indonesia's fabled, Island of the Gods. It offers a rare opportunity to experience both faces of this breathtaking land - from tranquil days in a pool villa beside the beach at Jimbaran Bay to exploring dramatic volcanoes and emerald-green gorges in the cultural heart of the island up at Ubud. Two sister resorts are offering a special two-destination itinerary including round trip airport transfers and transportation between the two resorts, along with daily breakfast and a gourmet dinner for two at Jimbaran Puri, and massage at Ubud Hanging Gardens.

See more information at www.orient-express.com.

Holiday party

With trendy restaurants, bars, international cuisine, and whole night of dances, Pullman Bangkok Hotel G and Pullman Pattaya Hotel G are magnets for tourists looking for a fun yet stylish break in Thailand over Golden Week.

During the holiday, these fashionable lifestyle properties are offering 'best rates' starting from THB 2,500 ($80)-plus a night with the added value of three nights for the price of two.

Pullman Pattaya Hotel G is renowned for its Aisawan Spa and Pattaya's first Beach Club - delivering Thailand's answer to the stylish pool party scenes of Miami, St. Tropez and the famous Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles.

See more information at www.pullmanhotels.com.

China Daily - Agencies