A
fter undergoing heavy damage in 2017 during Hurri-
cane Maria, Puerto Rico's Meliá Coco Beach is set to
reopen December 15. Located within a gated commu-
nity and surrounded by reef-protected beaches and El Yunque
National Forest, the resort's multi-million-dollar renovation
will result in upgraded amenities, an infusion of local culture
and Meliá-branded services such as premium concept THE
LEVEL. The hotel is 20 minutes from the airport and offers 480
junior suites and six oceanfront villas. Each room is housed
in a two-storey bungalow with picturesque views of the ocean
and lush gardens throughout the property. Guests also receive
discounts at two 18-hole championship courses. melia.com
COURTESY MELIA HOTELS INTERNATIONAL
H
ong Kong's new 26-kilometre high-speed rail link from
Kowloon Station to Mainland China allows interna-
tional visitors to travel quickly and conveniently
between Hong Kong and 44 mainland China destinations,
including nine neighbouring cities in Guangdong province,
without changing trains. With frequent direct trains linking
Hong Kong to Shenzhen and Guangzhou in as little as 48 min-
utes, travelling within the Greater Bay Area will be faster and
more efficient than ever. The new link also makes Hong Kong
an ideal starting point for journeys through China. hktb.com;
expressraillink.hk/en/home
COURTESY HKTB
T
o
ease
the
stress
of
family
travel,
British
Airways
has
established
a
permanent
family
check-in
zone
and
security
lane
at
its
hub
in
Terminal
5
at
Heathrow
Air-
port.
Parents
travelling
with
children
under
two
years
of
age
can
reserve
seats
for
the
whole
group
at
the
time
of
booking
and
check
a
collapsible
pushchair
and
a
car
seat
for
free.
The
carrier
also
guarantees
that
children
under
12
will
always
be
seated
with
an
adult
from
their
group.
Kids
receive
Skyflyers
activity
packs
on
long-haul
flights
and
there's
a
dedicated
Skyflyers
Kids'
Zone
on
the
in-flight
enter-
tainment
system.
And
in-flight,
kids
eat
before
adults.
britishairways.com/en-gb/information/family-travel
COURTESY
BRITISH
AIRWAYS
WINTER 2018/2019 DREAMSCAPES
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B
uy a New York Pass or New York City Explorer Pass to
save big on 26 added attractions, tours and experiences
in the Big Apple. The one- to 10-day New York Pass,
with free guidebook, now includes the Ground Zero Museum
Workshop, a Catacombs by Candlelight tour at St. Patrick's Old
Cathedral and a pedal boat ride around Governor's Island.
Save more than US$200 when you visit three attractions a day
and get fast-track entry at some popular sites. If you have
more time, the New York City Explorer Pass saves you up to
50 per cent on three, four, five, seven or 11 attractions over 30
days. New events include Spirits on Foot, a beer, spirits and
wine bar walking tour, and an Inside Broadway walking tour.
newyorkpass.com; newyorkcityexplorerpass.com
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