Cruises keep Singapore tourism alive. AsiaOne Travel reports that cruise vacations are enjoying a growth spurt as other Singapore travel industry sectors spiral down - the passenger count has increased by 21% to 459,000, as opposed to a 14% drop in the number of foreign visitors to Singapore overall in the same period. The signs look promising - so much so that cruise companies like Costa Cruises and RCC are expanding their operations.
New Cambodian State Carrier to take flight at end of July. This just in from Bernama: Travel in Cambodia is about to get much easier, as Cambodia Angkor Airline spreads its wings beginning on July 27. Initially servicing Siem Reap and Preah Sihanouk province, the new company hopes to begin offering flights to Korea in the near future.
Deal of the month: Save $200 on a gay vay-kay in the Mekong. Gay-oriented operator Spirit Journeys offers a relaxing jaunt through Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos for only $4095. Gay vacationers will go on a spiritual quest in the East, visiting ancient temples like the Grand Palace in Thailand and Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Visit their site for more information.