Got a travel story to share? Do just that and stand a chance to win unlimited flights to travel around exotic Asian destinations for one full year. Create your travel journal on SilkAir Explorers and you could be on your way to a journey of a lifetime.

Contest Prizes
Grand Prize Winner: One year’s worth of air tickets plus SGD2000 cash
6 Monthly Winners: A pair of tickets to explore exotic Asia.

See SilkAirExplorers.com for official contest details.

If you are heading down to Hong Kong or Macau for a holiday any time from now till Mar 31st 2011, be sure to print out this coupon that entitles you to discounts on hotels, tourist attractions and transport services! Though the discounts are not huge, every bit counts! Prices are in HKD$.

*To print coupon, right-click image and select “Open link in new tab/window”

Win a trip to the Frankfurt Book Fair and get your work published!

If you’re constantly bitten by the travel bug and you think that writing is in your blood, you’ll want to check out this contest at GuideGecko.com:

We invite all bloggers, budding writers and established authors with a passion for travel, lifestyle or entertainment to participate in the GuideGecko Writing Contest. The winners will get their titles published and showcased at the world’s largest book fair in Frankfurt, Germany in October, 2010.

Who can participate? Everyone! No matter if you are a blogger, a budding writer or an established author, we invite you to upload your guidebooks and participate in the contest. All original submissions with 32 pages and more are welcome. Guides that have previously been published on GuideGecko or elsewhere can be submitted as well.

The award is open to all travel, lifestyle & entertainment guides. That includes:

• Travel and Sightseeing Guides
• Food & Dining Guides
• Nightlife & Party Guides

…and many more.

Participation is free! See the official contest page for full details.

This piece of news may interest you jet-setters:

Australia’s low fares airline Jetstar has announced it will trial the newest and hottest new gadget in the world, the iPad, for onboard entertainment.

Jetstar will be one of the first airlines in the world to trial iPads, to begin later this month on selected domestic routes across Australia.

The iPads will provide in-flight entertainment with movies, TV programs, eBooks, music videos, games and CDs. Jetstar passengers can pay just $10 to rent the iPad on board.

Jetstar Chief Executive Officer Bruce Buchanan said introducing the iPads was very exciting for Jetstar as it anticipates huge demand for the hotly anticipated mobile device.

“We are really excited to commence the trial of the iPads, as we’re always looking for ways to enhance our customer’s Jetstar experience,” Mr Buchanan said.

“Given the demand for the iPad so far, I anticipate it will have strong appeal amongst our passengers.

“In addition to offering low fares, great customer service and more choice, it’s important that we can provide the latest in innovative technology to entertain our customers on board,” Mr Buchanan said.

“Based on demand for the iPads as part of the trial, we’ll be looking to roll out the devices across our entire domestic and international network later in the year.

Jetstar is working with in-flight entertainment specialist Bluebox Avionics and Stellar Inflight to implement the trial.

Go to Jetstar.com to book.

Check out these fresh JetSaver Light (Carry-on Baggage only) one-way deals from Jetstar:

- Bali for $0 + $28 Tax
– Penang for $0 + $28 Tax
– Phuket for $0 + $28 Tax
– Jakarta* for $0 + $28 Tax
– Kuala Lumpur for $0 + $28 Tax
– Kota Kinabalu for $0 + $28 Tax
– Bangkok for $20 + $28 Tax
– Perth for $168

Start booking your seats from now to 20 May 2010, and travel between 21 Sep to 10 Nov 2010. Upgrade to JetSaver fare for an additional $15 and enjoy 20kg of checked baggage allowance.

Terms and conditions and restrictions apply. Check official website for details.

Not to worry if you did not book any holiday trip during NATAS travel fair in Feb. No matter you are thinking, planning or have some plans for a holiday or short trip, come down to Suntec to visit NATAS Journey Summer fair.

Exhibitors with valued travel services and packages awaits you!

What’s more, for this fair, admission is FREE!

Event details
Venue: Suntec Singapore Hall 601
Date: 1 & 2 May 2010, 10am – 10pm
Free Admission

Indonesia’s national airline, Garuda Indonesia, is celebrating the increase of its daily Singapore-Jakarta service with an incredible one-day sale on Tuesday, 30th March 2010 with fares starting from S$150. The airline recently increased its daily services from five to seven flights on the Singapore-Jakarta route.

Valid for travel till 30th November 2010, passengers will fly on the airlines’ brand new Airbus A330-200 or Boeing 737-800NG aircraft, which features Garuda Indonesia’s ‘Nature’s Wing’ livery, signature interior and upgraded on-board services. Passengers will also be able to enjoy the ‘Garuda Indonesia Experience’, which combines warm Indonesian hospitality with quality service that emphasizes on safety and comfort.

The fares are only available for purchase on 30th March 2010, 9am – 5.30pm, from the Garuda Indonesia sales office at 101, Thomson Road, #12-03, United Square. Terms and conditions apply.

Customers will have to register as Garuda Frequent Flyer members to enjoy the offer. Please call the reservation department at +65 6250 2888 for more details.

For more information, please contact:
Sarada Chellam, Soon Lishan or Brenda Yeo
ICON International Communications, Tel: +65 6220 2623

Well, I wouldn’t mind that’s for sure(who would?) but do you have what it takes to become their Mr. and Ms/Mrs. right?

“Would you be able to sip champagne, while lying in a hammock slung between two palm trees on a white, sandy beach, with your romantically linked partner beside you, without spilling your drink? Well then, you may just have what it takes for the Ultimate Job in Ireland (and probably the world!).”

And guess what, they have even extended their closing date till 7th April 2010 due to massive international demand! So what are you waiting for, grab your video cam and start telling them in 80 seconds why you deserve to earn the title of having “The Ultimate Job in Ireland“!

Prizes sponsored by Cathay Pacific, stand a chance to win a holiday for 2 to HK when you answer 2 simple questions in this contest page.

This is in line with Cathay Pacific Airways launch scheduled passenger service between Hong Kong and Milan, Italy’s principal business and finance centre and a world-renowned capital for design and fashion, on 28 March 2010.

Contest ends midnight 25th Mar 2010, so hurry!

Singapore’s largest travel fair is back. Be it an adventure, an exotic getaway or a romantic sojourn, NATAS Travel 2010 brings together expert travel specialists, tour operators and national tourist organizations to present to you popular and unique holiday experiences around the region and the world. Especially for visitors with a passion to discover new experiences in travel, culture, adventure, shopping and culinary delights.

Visit NATAS Travel 2010 from 26 – 28 Feb at Singapore Expo, Halls 4 & 5 to book your dream holiday!

Event Details:
Venue: Singapore Expo Hall 4 & 5
Date: 26 – 28 Feb 2010 (Fri – Sun)
Time: 10am - 10pm
Tickets: $4.00 for adults, free admission for children 12yrs and below