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Hotels offer autumn packages

Park Hyatt Busan offers a spa package until Oct 31. / Courtesy of Park Hyatt BusanBy Kim Se-jeong This month, couples who need a short vacation have a few autumn hotel packages to choose from.Renaissance Seoul Hotel is offering three seasonal packages until Nov. 30 ― All of the packages include access to the indoor swimming pool, recreation center and sauna for two guests.The “Sweet Couple” package includes a one-night stay in a Deluxe room and free Wi-Fi service at 150,000 won, excluding taxes and service charges.The “Sweet Ladies” package includes a one-night stay in a Deluxe room, breakfast for two at the buffet restaurant Café Elysee, a nail care voucher worth 50,000 won for two people and two beauty items made by TREEANNSEA, a local organic cosmetics manufacturer. The package costs 180,000 won.The “Sweet Family” package includes a one-night stay in a Deluxe room, breakfast for two at Café Elysee (two children under age six also eat for free) and room service for pizza, buffalo wings and soft drinks. The package also inc

Oct 15, 2015By Kim Se-jeong
Hotels offer autumn packages

Citadines unfolds unique experience

A bedroom in one-bedroom Executive / Courtesy of Citadines Haeundae BusanKevin Goh, managing director for North Asia at The  Ascott LimitedBy Kim Se-jeongBUSAN — Two months into its opening, Citadines Haeundae Busan is a pleasant surprise to its managers.During the first two months, the property attracted more long-term guests who came to Busan for work. In the first weekend of October, the property had a room occupancy of more than 95 percent.“We hope to attract more guests,” Kevin Goh, the managing director for North Asia at The Ascott Limited, the Singapore-based company that owns the Citadines brand, said during an interview on Tuesday. His company also manages Somerset Palace Seoul.Goh visited the property for its official opening on Tuesday and attributed Citadines’ success to his guests. The Ascott Limited was motivated to open a property in Busan in part by the growing number of requests from existing guests.The 468-room Citadines Haeundae, which opened on Aug. 14, caters to both short- and long-term guests in Korea’s second l

Oct 15, 2015By Kim Se-jeong
Citadines unfolds unique experience

Jeju hotels offer autumn pool packages

Kensington Jeju Hotel’s roof-top pool Skyfinity / Courtesy of Kengsington Jeju HotelBy Kim Se-jeong Feel like watching a movie while in the water?If so, The Shilla Jeju’s “Floating Cinema” event, which runs from Oct. 17 till Nov. 30, just might be your thing.At the event, the hotel will warm the pool water and provide guests with a floating pillow and a warm sunbed on which they can lie down while watching a movie.Two carefully selected movies will be screened each night from 6 p.m. to midnight on a 5.4-meter-wide and 3-meter-high LCD TV screen.Some of the films that will be shown in October are “Begin Again,” a 2013 American musical comedy drama directed by John Carney, and “Sunshine on Leith,” a 2013 British musical film directed by Dexter Fletcher. The hotel said it also welcomes recommendations from guests.Guests can enjoy the hotel’s floating cinema by booking a “Floating Cinema” package, which includes a one-night stay in a standard room, breakfast for two and a free floating pillow and snack during the movi

Oct 8, 2015By Kim Se-jeong
Jeju hotels offer autumn pool packages

Four Seasons Hotel opens in Seoul

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul with 317 rooms opened early this month. / Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel SeoulBy Kim Se-jeong Four Seasons Hotel Seoul finally opened early this month and it’s already the talk of the town.“Four Seasons shares a common goal based on the Golden Rule and stays in tune with our customers’ preferences to quickly respond to their needs and provide personal, individualized service. This is what defines Four Seasons experience and service. I believe the driving force of our achievements is the employees and their outstanding teamwork and dedication to provide high quality service and experiences what guests are looking for,” the hotel’s general manager Lubosh Barta said.A glimpse into the brand new hotel gives the impression that it will impress local and foreign travelers. Rooms Each of the hotel’s 317 rooms has a bed with a customizable mattress topper, a flat-screen LCD television with wired connectivity and on-demand options, an espresso maker, in-room a safe, an ironing board and iron, free Wi-Fi, a hair dryer,

Oct 8, 2015By Kim Se-jeong
Four Seasons Hotel opens in Seoul

HOTEL LOBBY

 Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel’s Aequalis Spa presents “Peace of Mind Treatment” and “Glowing Body Treatment” packages for people who are looking for urban relaxation.The “Peace of Mind Treatment” includes steam shower, oil massage and ear candling treatment that will enhance blood circulation and improve the health of ears. Ear candling is known to be good for insomnia and headaches. The package costs 298,000 won, including tax and service charges.The “Glow Body Treatment” includes a mud mask and body massage on back and foot for 30 minutes. It costs 220,000 won.The packages will be available until Dec. 31, and the spa is located on the 28th floor. For more information and reservations, call (02) 2211-1680.   Renaissance Seoul Hotel opens “R’s Healing Cafe” at the hotel’s recreation center until Oct. 31.The cafe, which is open between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. every Saturday, offers buffalo wings, pizza, sausage, fish cake, assorted set menu, soft drink, beer and iced-coffee for guests. The

Oct 8, 2015By Kim Se-jeong
HOTEL LOBBY

Remnants of the Cold War bloom into arts space

Dora Observatory / Photos by Lee Hyo-wonExperience military life inside the Civilian Control Line of the Demilitarized ZoneBy Lee Hyo-wonBefore Psy broke worldwide records, the "Gangnam Style" star was considered the unluckiest guy in Korea for enlisting in the military service ― mandatory for men ― not once, but twice.The 2007 scandal still resonates strongly with many Koreans because the two-year-long service for men is notoriously strenuous and taxing ― so much so that the reality show, Real Men, has become a smash hit as stars dare to relive the experience, albeit for just a few days.Men are drafted because North and South Koreas are still technically at war. The armistice, a cessation of hostilities, rather than a peace treaty, was signed at the end of the Korean War (1950-1953). Today, more than 70 percent of the troops from both Koreas are stationed along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) cutting through the Korean Peninsula ― making it the most heavily armed place in the world.Ammunition storage space now used as an exhibition space — Camp GreavesIronical

Oct 8, 2015
Remnants of the Cold War bloom into arts space

Hard Rock Cafe offers vegetarian menu for October

By Yun Suh-youngThe Seoul branch of global restaurant and bar chain Hard Rock Cafe will offer a vegetarian menu starting Monday until the end of October to celebrate vegetarian month.The "veggie menu," which showcases vegetarian versions of the original best seller dishes, will be offered. The new meat-free menu includes veggie burgers, veggie wraps, veggie salad, and veggie juices. The Hard Rock Cafe Seoul offers dishes catering to vegan customers as well as other customers.The main menu includes dishes such as the "spinach potato burger," consisting of a spinach patty with arugula, tomato and cucumber, the "black bean burger," a patty made with black beans, the "buffalo cauliflower wrap," which is a tortilla wrapped with cauliflower, lettuce, classic wing sauce, and blue cheese dressing, and the "southwest tofu black bean wrap," a tortilla wrapped with tofu and black beans.For salads, the "grilled vegetables and kale salad" and the "tofu ginseng salad" are offered. A colorful range of healthy drinks are introduced such as "beet, orange, ginseng juice," "apple, kale juice," and "pea

Oct 5, 2015

There's more to Songdo than golf, business

Seen above is Songdo Central Park, the centerpiece of Songdo International Business District’s green space plan, inspired by Central Park in New York City. /  Courtesy of the Incheon Tourism OrganizationBy Kwon Ji-younThe 2015 Presidents Cup, set for Oct. 6-11 at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea in Songdo, Incheon, is among many events and festivals to take place this month in the new “ubiquitous city” approximately 40 kilometers west of Seoul.The Songdo International Business District (IBD), built on 600 hectares (1,500 acres) of reclaimed land along Incheon’s waterfront, brings the best of Paris, New York, Venice and Sydney together in one vibrant community, and is home not only to residential and retail developments but also to tourist attractions including the Songdo Central Park, a green oasis at the center of Korea’s first international city; Tri-Bowl, a multipurpose cultural venue; and Canal Walk, a shopping street.It’s a side of Incheon that many are likely unfamiliar with, so here’s a guide:  Tourist attractions 

Oct 1, 2015
There's more to Songdo than golf, business

IIAC to hold Sky Festival

A poster of IIAC’s Sky FestivalBy Chung Ah-youngThe Incheon International Airport Corp. (IIAC) will hold a festival featuring top K-pop stars and its employees’ performances on Oct. 15 and 16 to celebrate its top ranking in the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) survey for 10 years in a row.The Sky Festival, the IIAC’s annual event, will take place in front of the airport’s headquarters with Sistar, Girl’s Day, Tin Top, GOT7, BTOB and Ailee. On Oct. 15, the Airport Family Concert will be held at 6 p.m. in which the airport employees sing, play musical instruments and dance. Particularly, a choir consisting of employees will sing under the baton of conductor Lee Kyung-goo of the Incheon Philharmonic Orchestra. K-pop girl group Sistar will also perform. On Oct. 16, KBS K-pop show “Music Bank” will be broadcast live at the airport’s headquarters. At the show, Girls’ Day, Ailee, Tin Top, BTOB and GOT7 will hit the stage.Not only the shows but also various side events will be offered for visitors of different age groups and nationalities. T

Oct 1, 2015
IIAC to hold Sky Festival

One-day trip to Jeju Olle for foreigners

Sinpung-ri Village on the East Route as part of “A Day Away Awesome Jeju”/ Courtesy of Jeju Olle FoundationProgram offers unique opportunities to experience the real local culture By Chung Ah-youngMany foreigners might find traveling around Korea alone difficult owing to the language barrier and cultural differences, especially when local guides are ill-prepared for non-Korean tourists.The Jeju Olle Trail, a walking path on Jeju Island, might be one of the spots foreign tourists want to go, albeit not alone. To help foreigners better enjoy the hidden walking routes on the island, the nonprofit Jeju Olle Foundation has introduced a new program tailored for them.“A Day Away Awesome Jeju” kicked off on Sept. 18 and will continue through Nov. 14. The program offers unique opportunities for foreigners to experience the real local culture, not just the well-known tourist attractions. It is designed to assist the growing number of travelers who are walking on an Olle trail on their own and not with group-based tours coordinated by travel agencies.

Oct 1, 2015
One-day trip to Jeju Olle for foreigners
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