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Resorts World Cruises to sail to Japan, South Korea

RWC is set to sail to Japan and South Korea from March 2025. KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26: Resorts World Cruises (RWC) has announced the return of its two brands namely StarCruises and Dream Cruises. The cruise company had previously suspended the operations of the two brands in light of the Covid-19 restrictions three years ago. In a statement, RWC said the return of StarCruises and Dream Cruises would be implemented within three months. StarCruises will offer a mid-sized cruise at affordable prices while those seeking a more premium experience may opt for to sail on Dream Cruises. RWC also said the Genting Dream ship will continue under the Dream Cruises brand, offering some 3,000 passenger spots. Another cruise named Star Navigator will also be parked under the Dream Cruises brand, it added. It will homeport in Keelung, Taiwan, between March 28 and Nov 24, with the options of three, four and six days of sailing to Japan and South Korea. Bookings open on March 5. For details, visit www.rwcru...
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Bali: Journey into the mythical realm

This terraced rice field draws tourists eager to soak in the scenic landscape. DESPITE proximity to the Muslim-majority Java Island, Bali has largely preserved its Hindu-Buddha traditions. It is impossible to travel on this tourism hotspot without seeing pura (temple) dotting the roadsides. History and geography have shaped much of the island's identity. Unlike Java which fell under colonial rule much earlier, Bali had evaded Dutch control for a longer period. Its northern part, which overlooks a major trade route, is lined with mountains, making it unsuitable for building ports and therefore less attractive to traders. As a result, Bali had less exposure to external influences, allowing local culture to thrive. I recently went on a three-night holiday in Ubud, a town roughly 37km from the Ngurah Rai International Airport. Rich tradition Melukat is a Hindu Balinese ritual to purify oneself. Bali is nicknamed the “Island of a Thousand Temples” and few have become a tourist hotspot. ...
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Resorts World Cruises: Voyage across Arabian Gulf (Part 3)

This is Part 3 of my review of Resorts World Cruises' packages in the Arabian Gulf. Click Part 1 and Part 2 for the rest of the review. Khasab fjords in Oman are dotted with craggy mountains and rocky islands. After the ship returned to Dubai from Sir Bani Yas Island, we set sail for Oman’s Khasab and Muscat the next day. As mentioned in Part 1, the trips to Sir Bani Yas and Oman are separate packages, but guests may combine them to enjoy an extended holiday. Up until this point, I hadn’t heard much about Oman, let alone Khasab, so this journey was especially exciting for me. Rich history, nature Khasab Castle was built in the 17th century to defend against maritime threats. Waking up in the morning and stepping out onto the balcony, I was greeted by a scenery that was both foreign and picturesque. The ship had docked at Khasab Port, and all around me were craggy, beige mountains — an impressive contrast to the glitzy Dubai metropolis. Though Khasab is one of Oman’s 11 governorat...
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Resorts World Cruises: Voyage across Arabian Gulf (Part 2)

This is Part 2 of my review of Resorts World Cruises' packages in the Arabian Gulf. Click Part 1  and Part 3 for the rest of the review. I am here! Sir Bani Yas Island. Welcome to Part 2 of my Resorts World Cruises review.  Sir Bani Yas Island is an 87sq km nature reserve located 170km from Abu Dhabi. This island is a savannah and home to 30 species of land animals and 170 types of birds. It was set up in the 1970s by the UAE founder and first president Sheikh Zayed Sultan Al Nahyan aimed at preserving regional biodiversity. According to our guide, while most species here are native, some are brought from other countries. Trek across wilderness Fellow journalists and I were taken on a safari, winding across the landscape where we saw zebras, antelopes, ostriches and giraffes roaming freely. Visitors are taken on a safari to check out free-roaming animals. We also saw cheetahs, which were kept inside an enclosure, and Barbary sheep, which our guide described as “lazy animals.”...
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