War of Cheap Air Tickets : MAS vs SIA vs Cathay Pacific

The culprit is the virus. To be H1N1 or not to be H1N1. Life is really fair. Haha..just like yin yang. Due to this virus, the air tickets prices has been cut down extremely. Everyone is scared now to travel overseas but as always there would be risk. For budget travelers, this is a news worth to cheer for.

As usual these promotion would only cover flight to Seoul/Busan only from Malaysia. Taken into consideration all payment can be done online and the site has e-ticketing facilities.

1. Malaysia Airlines (MAS)

Currently they are having promotion for booking from 22nd June - 5th July 2009 , traveling from 29th June - 15th Dec 2009 .

Their one way promo (exclusive insurance and extra baggage):

	Origin	Destination	Travel Dates		All-inclusive Fares
	Kota Kinabalu	Seoul	29 JUN 2009 - 15 DEC 2009		MYR 518
	Kuala Lumpur	Seoul	29 JUN 2009 - 15 DEC 2009		MYR 598

Sample Search: From 30th Oct - 8th Nov (10 days) = MYR1,224

Flight Details
Departure date	Flight
Fri, 30 Oct 2009	MH66 Economy
From
23:30 Kuala Lumpur International Airport
To
07:10 Seoul - Incheon
Return date	Flight
Sun, 08 Nov 2009	MH67 Economy
From
11:00 Seoul - Incheon
To
16:35 Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Total price including tax	MYR 1224.00

Sample search: 14th July to 14th Dec (5 months) = MYR1,224



I like this entry called Stimulus package. They outline exactly when the promotion is on and who is eligible for tickets purchase.


2. Cathay Pacific

I really love Cathay's user friendly website but their promotion travel period normally limits from 14 days to maximum 1 month which makes MAS is more preferrable airline.

MAS allows the maximum travel period eg 14th July - 14th Dec 2009 (5 months) with cheaper price.

Click here for latest promotion departing from Kuala Lumpur

3. Singapore Airlines (SIA)

SIA also bidding for the war price but unfortunately they don't offer Seoul as one of the destination. You can check here for more offers departing from Kuala Lumpur

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Chiangmai Night Bazaar : Chiangmai, Thailand

This is the one stop shopping in Chiangmai that you must not miss to travel & shopping here.

You will experience a very warm Lanna style welcome of the friendly hotel staffs and tradition. Try their famous restaurant and let them serve you with their best room service. Enjoy the famous night market of the city at Night Bazaar which is just a few door steps from the hotel where you can find a wide range of exotic Thai products and souvenirs. View the wonderful scenery of Chiangmai City such as Doi Suthep. Mae Ping River and other etc... which can be seen from the hotel's rooms. With 24 hours security and the exclusive privacy, your stayed would be a memorable one here. For futher information we have listed below some photograph of the hotel room and rates, restaurant and facilities........etc.

Night Bazaar, Located at Changklan Road, in the center of Chiangmai's downtown, is the most famous night shopping for tourist. The whole stretch sideway of Changklan Road on both is occupied by stalls from as early as 06:00 pm to 12:00 pm daily.

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Mae Sa Waterfall : Chiangmai, Thailand

Mae Sa Waterfall is another ‘iconic’ image of Chiang Mai, although it is somewhat less famous than some other sites. The waterfall has 8 tiers and set against a backdrop of huge trees it is very impressive. The climate around the waterfall is cool throughout the year and it is a very popular meeting place for locals. For foreigners, the travel is often combined with a visit to the Mae Sa Elephant Training Centre.

Set in the lush Soi Suithep-Pui National Park, only 10 miles (15km) out of town, the Mae Sa Waterfall is definitely worth visiting. Follow the winding pathway to the waterfall's plummeting 10-tiered cascades. There are various little secluded areas along the trail where visitors can relax with a picnic. The jungle villages dotting the riverbanks are also fascinating to see. This popular spot does get a bit over-crowded on weekends

Address: Mae Sa ValleyOpening time: Open daily from 8am to 6pm.Admission: THB 200 (adult), THB 100 (children) and THB 50 per vechile

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A Tourists guide to the Yucatan Peninsula

Mexico has always been a prime destination for tourists, and the Yucatán Peninsula is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The Yucatán Peninsula is located in the south-eastern region of Mexico and is comprised of several Mexican states, namely, Campeche, Quintana Roo and Yucatán.

The Yucatán Peninsula is the historical homeland of the ancient Mayan civilization and many of their ruins can still be seen across the peninsula today. Most of the people here are also of Mayan descent and some of the locals still speak the Mayan dialect. Tourists will not find it difficult to interact with the locals as almost all of the residents can speak Spanish fluently.

There are a number of different ways of getting to the Yucatán Peninsula. Visitors can get in by plane through the Mexican airports of Cancún, Mérida or Cozumel. Tourists can also get there by bus from the Chiapas region. Expreso Maya, a popular tourist train service, also runs through the area and provides guided train tours of the Yucatán region.

There are many sightseeing destinations for tourists to visit in the area. Some of the most popular destinations are the Mayan archaeological sites. These include the Chichén Itzá where the Kukulcan Pyramid is located and the ruins in Ruta Puuc. In the state of Quintana Roo, Coba and Tulum are also popular destinations for tourists interested in ancient Mayan ruins.

There are also many ecological parks scattered throughout the Yucatán Peninsula like Garrafón, Xel-Há and Xcaret, which were established to help preserve the local flora and fauna. These parks are also very popular tourist destinations and attract many eco-tourists and environmental conservationists.

The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef is also located near the Yucatán Peninsula. Many tourists visit this region to enjoy a bit of snorkelling and reef diving. Venturing into the bay will allow visitors the privilege of swimming alongside the local dolphins. The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef is also known as the second largest barrier reef system in the world. This giant reef system is located off the coast of the peninsula and it extends as far as the Bay Islands in the country of Honduras.

Today, many tourists are visiting the Yucatán Peninsula to conduct archaeological surveys and for the purpose of ecological tourism. The Yucatán Peninsula is a beautiful tropical region that also draws in holiday makers who just want to enjoy some fun in the sun on the beaches surrounding the area.

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