Dubai Idyll

The unique Park Hyatt Dubai launches a special summer 2007 room promotion. Set in an idyllic location on the banks of the Dubai Creek and adjacent to the world famous Dubai Creek Golf Course, the Park Hyatt Dubai provides a haven for a summer escape. Valid until August 31, the promotion offers guests staying a minimum of two nights a rate starting from ¥1,300 per night including a ¥400 credit for use at Amara, the city-resort's luxury day spa. dubai.park.hyatt.com

Resort Stays

Samed Resorts launches a number of packages within the group's five resorts. Four of the five packages include two nights' accommodation for two people, one lunch and one dinner for two, daily American breakfast and entrance to the Khao Laem Ya-Mu Koh Samed National Park. Prices range from ¥2,300 for a superior room to ¥5,800 for a two-bedroom suite. The packages are available until September 30. www.samedresorts.com

Summer Sales

Accor launches its "Accor Summer Sale 2007" seasonal promotion offering special rates across its five hotel brands in Asia this month. The sale allows travelers to book several Accor hotels in one country or combine destinations in a single itinerary. Each brand is running a range of special rates from participating hotels, including Sofitel starting from US$54, Grand Mercure from US$52, Novotel from US$22, Mercure from US$40 and Ibis from US$13 a night. www.accorhotels.com

Win Tickets

China Southern Airlines is giving away free airline tickets. Until December 31, travelers who call the China Southern Service Hotline in China at 95539, buy a ticket and travel before December 31, 2007 are automatically entered in the lucky draw for a free, round trip economy ticket. www.cs-air.com/en

Lazy Afternoons

Anantara Resort Hua Hin, Thailand, launches its "Lagoon Experience" promotion this month for Lagoon Wing and suite guests. Privileges include the exclusive lagoon pool experience, one hour complimentary drinks and canapés at the Lagoon Bar daily, afternoon tea at Sala Siam Lounge, poolside butler service and mini-massages. www.anantara.com

Three Gorges Tour

This 11-day tour will visit Beijing, Xi'an, Chongqing, Yichang and Shanghai and includes all transportation, accommodation at four-star hotels, a four-star cruise on the Yangtze and an English-speaking guide for US$1,498. The next departure is June 23, 30. Price is valid until Aug 31. cits.net

Summer Beaches

Visit Australia's Great Barrier Reef on this eight day holiday, which includes 11 scuba diving trips to get up close and personal with the underwater world. Trips into the rainforests and dances with the natives are also included in the ¥14,500 fee (inclusive of all transportation, accommodation, three meals a day, entrance fees and tour guide). Departure is June 27. 40088-40086