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In high spirits

Wind-swept highlands. Snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas.

Treasures of Osaka

The ancient and the modern meet in the Japanese city

WITH its dark furnishing, the masculine smell of post-prandial cigar smoke, and the predominantly male presence, The Smoke House is the Majestic Hotel’s nod to the male population’s need for their own exclusive “cave”. Just perfect if you’re thinking of a place to spend time with dad this coming Father’s Day.

Cinema: Stunts and suspense

ORIGINALLY slated to open in China in October last year (in conjunction with its National Day), the release of Chinese 3D action-thriller Switch starring Hong Kong’s Andy Lau and Taiwanese Lin Chiling was put on hold in order to meet censorship guidelines.

Dreams shaped in sand

Armed with trowels and spades, Intan Maizura Ahmad Kamal and her friends battle it out at Holiday Villa Cherating’s popular sand sculpture competition

Celebrating fathers

Expect the good, the bad and the ridiculous at Kuah Jenhan’s Fathers Day show, writes Dennis Chua

Floral feast for the eyes

Springtime in Jeju Island is like heaven on earth, with the cherry blossoms and canola flowers in full bloom, writes Philip Lim

Platoons on explosive mission

IT is considered one of the most dangerous and heavily mined countries in the world. For the specially trained soldiers tasked with finding and destroying bombs on Afghanistan’s roads, there is no such thing as a typical day on the job.

Traveller‘s tale: Not just a haircut

AS a father-to-be, and with Father’s Day around the corner, funnily enough, I am feeling nostalgic about my experiences at barbershops around the world.

Holiday bonanza

Enjoy irresistible travel packages for the months of September and October, writes Shuib Taib

Princely location

Prince Hotel & Residence is perfectly located for shopping and unwinding, reports Shuib Taib

PJ icon revitalised

After major renovation works, Petaling Jaya’s only five-star hotel now offers a fresh new ambience, reports Shuib Taib

Earth the new battlefield

DESPITE M. Night Shyamalan’s previous box office successes (The Sixth Sense and Signs), After Earth starring real life father and son — Will and Jaden Smith — is disappointing, to say the least.

Legal tangles, empires and travel adventures

SILK’S second season premieres on BBC Entertainment (HyppTV 614) at 9pm from Mondays to Thursdays. The series is a legal drama about the lives, loves and court cases of a group of top-end barristers.

All that glitters

Australia’s Gold Coast is a veritable roller-coaster of fun and challenging activities that will take your breath away, writes Fong Leong Ming