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Season for Kids

Diverse Shows for Kids Dominate Theaters By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter Do you think flying actors and Disney characters are unrealistic and only present in film or on television? These fantastic wire actions and favorite characters are close at hand live in theaters. Children's performances are growing diverse and bigger than ever with eye-popping effects this summer vacation. From a famous cartoon and wire action to a Disney character, the summer performances are employing various methods to attract children and parents alike. Here are some children's shows that offer both educational and emotional motivations. Disney Live-Happy Classic Fairytale with Mickey The musical is one of the much-anticipated shows this summer that features three all-time classic fairytales ― ``Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,'' ``Cinderella'' and ``Beauty and the Beast.'' It stars children's favorite characters ― Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy ― as narrators to tell these stories. Quality sound systems, stage sets and costumes, along with special effects, wil

Jul 24, 2008

Hotel Lobby

Westin Chosun Seoul The Westin Chosun Seoul has opened a new wine shop at the lower lobby to offer affordable wine selections. The hotel announced it will offer up to a 50 percent discount on original prices. The discounted prices will not only apply to the wine shop but also to all the 350 kinds of wines that the hotel stocks. The discount offer is also available at other affiliates including the Westin Chosun Busan. For more information, call (02) 317-0022.

Jul 24, 2008

Veteran Hotelier Eyes High-End Market

By Kim Tae-jong Staff Reporter The Banyan Tree Club and Spa Seoul is gearing up for its grand opening next year with the ambition of becoming the most luxurious urban resort in the nation, exclusively targeting high-income earners. The resort will open on a 69,000-square meter plot on Mt. Namsan, in the heart of Seoul, renovating the former Tower Hotel and constructing new facilities on the site. In preparation, the resort recently named veteran hotelier Lee Young-il as its inaugural CEO. The appointment seems to highly value his 35-years of experience in the industry. He is regarded as one of the first generation who led the nation's hotel business boom in the early 1980s. ``I feel like I came home as the hospitality business is what I've been doing and I feel at ease,'' Lee told The Korea Times. ``But the resort is like a newborn baby growing, which needs a lot of energy. So I also feel freshness and vitality.'' He was given the post on July 1 after months of hiatus in the field. Before the appointment, he worked as CEO of the Paradise Hotel Busan. Coming back

Jul 24, 2008

Cool Off With Kimchimaribap in Summer

By Karen Song Korea Times Intern During summer when doenjang jjigae and kimchi jjigae are too hot to eat, why not try eating a cool dish of kimchimaribap or rice in ice-cold kimchi soup? ``Ibuk Sonmandu Jip" (Northern Style Mandu House) is famous for kimchimaribap, literally translated as rice into kimchi soup. Situated in an alley behind Seoul City Hall, you can find several signboards (in Korean) showing the way to a small traditional ``hanok'' house as if at the end of a labyrinth. The restaurant itself is not a hole in the wall, but its location is like a hole-in-the-alley. Inside, the hanok, a traditional open space, as well as electric fans and air conditioner, keeps the place pleasantly cool. There is an open yard with tables and chairs, surrounded by traditional 'L' shaped rooms that allow one to sit on the floor. Even during noon when the sun shines directly from above, tree branches and bamboo blinds draped over the yard protect customers from the sunlight and uncomfortable humidity. The restaurant's cuisine is that of Pyonyang, North Korea, showing off its 2

Jul 24, 2008

Petra Spices Things Up With Chicken Kebab

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter Walking down the main strip of Itaewon, one can smell a whiff of roast chicken. It's not the usual Korean BBQ chicken Seoulites are used to, but something with a spicy tang. It's smoking kebab rotating on a spit. Petra Restaurant offers minced chicken wraps perfect to grab on the go, or to sit and enjoy. Several kebab places dot the colorful neighborhood, tucked away among antique furniture shops and stalls that sell hot pink crocodile bags. But Petra is the one that pops first into most people's minds. Petra's name comes from an ancient stone monument found in Jordan. It's an ironic name for such a tiny place that seats maybe a dozen people. But rich velvet drapes and fancy hookah pipes give the eatery's otherwise uncharacteristic decor ― white walls and stainless steel furniture ― a Middle Eastern character. The restaurant's cuisine comes from a region called ``Sham,'' which means north in Arabic and refers to the region where Syria, Jordan, Palestine and Lebanon merge together. You can also sense Moroccan and Egyptian influences with humm

Jul 17, 2008

Hotel Lobby

Ritz-Carlton, Seoul The Garden, European restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton, Seoul, features a ``wine buffet,'' which offers a wide selection of wines and a Mediterranean buffet from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. everyday. The buffet offers six kinds of red and white wines from France and Chile and 50 kinds of dishes including lobster, lamb steak, pasta and special dessert. The buffet is available through Nov. 30 during dinnertime at the price of 52,000 won. For information, call (02) 3451-8271.

Jul 17, 2008

New Caledonia, Shining Land in South Pacific

By Kim Rahn Staff Reporter NEW CALEDONIA ― It’s hard to open the eyes. The sun is so bright that everything under it shines in its most vivid color. New Caledonia, a French overseas territory located between Australia and New Zealand, is another unique resort destination being newly introduced to Koreans. Often called ``French paradise,’’ the nature and culture of the South Pacific island provide heavenly colors of blue, green and gold. Blue With the world’s largest lagoon at 24,000 square kilometers, the ocean water of the South Pacific island is emerald blue, which is more vivid in contrast to the white powdery sands. Coral Palm Island Resort, located on Maitre Island, about a 10-15 minute boat ride from the New Caledonian capital of Noumea, is an ideal hideaway to relax and enjoy the scenery. Guests can plunge into the sea directly from the balcony of the bungalows built on stilts over the water. A sunset cruise in seas off Noumea is also recommended. Besides the main island, Grande Terre, where Noumea is situated, four major islands ― Lifou, Ouvea, Mare

Jul 17, 2008

Sizzling Summer Trends

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter Temperatures are already soaring early this summer, but the heat is not limited to the weather. Fashionistas everywhere are sizzling up the streets with the hottest fashion trends. From short pants to feminine floral dresses to gladiator sandals, women can cherry pick among the season's many trends to find a style that suits them. Here's a guide to the summer's stylish fashion essentials: Flower Power Flowers are everywhere, and it's not in the parks or gardens around the city. Floral prints are popping up in one-piece dresses, shirts, voluminous tops, swimsuits, bags and even jewelry. Designer Nicolas Ghesquiere used vibrant floral prints for Balenciaga's summer dresses and handbags. The results are a stunning bouquet of exotic hand-painted flower designs in red, orange, pink, green and blue on Balenciaga dresses. Romantic florals can also be found in Prada, Stella McCartney and Marc Jacobs' summer collections. Some of the season's best floral dresses feature hand-painted cabbage roses, daisies, orchids and Oriental bl

Jul 17, 2008

Grand Hyatt Seoul

The Grand Hyatt Seoul is offering a summer package, inviting guests to its outdoor swimming pool, sun decks and other resort facilities in full view of Mt. Namsan. The packages are available through Aug. 31 at prices starting from 187,000 won. The package includes one night's deluxe accommodation in a Grand Room, which have been newly renovated with a more contemporary, modern look. Patrons will also benefit from the use of the outdoor swimming pool and receive two complimentary Haagen Dazs ice cream cups. A special spa credit discount is provided exclusively to package guests, enabling patrons to enjoy a ``Pure Fiji Spa Treatment'' at The Spa for 30,000 won cheaper than normal. Aqua games will be held at the outdoor swimming pool every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for children throughout the whole Summer Package Season. For more information, call (02) 799-8888.

Jul 14, 2008

Lotte Hotel Seoul

Lotte Hotel Seoul and Lotte Hotel World are offering summer packages under various themes, available through the end of August. Under the main title of ``Summer Stories,'' the two hotels are offering three different packages ― ``Yacht Story,'' ``Women's Story'' and ``Fantasy Story.'' The ``Yacht Story'' package offers guests a chance to enjoy sailing on the Han River. The special is offered at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday. It is priced at 250.000 won at Lotte Hotel Seoul and 230,000 won at Lotte Hotel World. The first 20 package guests will receive a model crystal yacht by Swarovski. The ``Women's Story'' package aims to allow women guests to spend a night chatting with friends. It includes brunch, wine and a L'occitane travel set, priced at 250,000 won at Lotte Hotel Seoul and 230,000 won at Lotte Hotel World. The ``Fantasy Story'' packages provides guests with tickets to Lotte World Adventure indoor theme park. It is priced at 170,000 won at Lotte Hotel Seoul and 185,000 won at Lotte Hotel World. All package guests can use the hotel's indoor swimming pool a

Jul 14, 2008
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