Dusit Thani Maldives has joined with globally renowned free-diving organisation Apnea Total

Great depths, one breath

Dusit Thani Maldives has joined with globally renowned free-diving organisation Apnea Total in launching the first official and internationally approved free-diving centre in the Maldives. Free diving relies on the diver’s ability to hold his or her breath until resurfacing without the use of scuba gear. The centre offers all levels of Apnea Total courses: Free-Diver Basic, Advanced Free-Diver, and Free-Diving Master, lasting two days, three days and up to 5 weeks respectively. The Basic course will equip guests to dive safely and comfortably down to 20 metres on a single breath and the Advanced course equips guests to dive down to 40 metres. Call (+960) 660 8888 or e-mail: [email protected].

 

Travel takes a tumble

With global oil prices continuing to decline, airasia has abolished fuel surcharge across all of its airlines as well as on its low-cost long haul affiliates airasia X, Thai airasia X and Indonesia airasia X. The abolishment of fuel surcharge will further reduce travel costs and stimulate more demand for travel and tourism. Domestic and international fares are available on www.airasia.com, Mobile.airasia.com and mobile apps on iphone and Android devices.

 

Tourist attractions from the couch

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in partnership with 3rd Planet, a new media company specialising in developing interactive 3D platforms for the travel and tourism industry, has launched a virtual reality tour of the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Travellers from all around the world can take an amazing interactive 3D tour of Bangkok’s magnificent attractions from the couch via 3rd Planet’s Wonders of the World platform, which is available on pcs, Smartphone’s and tablet devices for both ios and Android users. 3rd Planet is scheduled to launch interactive 3D tours of destinations in China, Indonesia, Brunei, the Philippines, Japan and Nepal in the near future.

 

Home at the U

Boutique international hotel chain U Hotels & Resorts is introducing the newest addition to its family with the opening of U Pattaya on February 15. Located between Jomtien and Bang Saray, U Pattaya, with its 44 luxuriously appointed villas and rooms, is literally one step away from the sand and surf with dedicated beachfront access and is perfectly suited for discerning leisure travellers seeking serenity and privacy. All rooms feature the necessary facilities for a pampering stay including free Wi-Fi, luxury amenities and other touches unique to U properties. Call (033) 046 100 or e-mail: [email protected].