New Year’s Specials

Celebrate the Year of the Pig and say goodbye to the Year of the Dog in style this year. Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is offering discounts up to 60 percent on room rates for the Chinese New Year across China. In addition, some of the hotels will offer guests extra benefits including daily breakfast for two people, hongbao lucky draws, discounts on spa treatments and massages and late check out. Special rates per night include Shangri-La Hotel, Beihai ¥558; Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong HK$5,800 (for two nights); Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai ¥1,385; The Kerry Centre Hotel, Beijing ¥1,088; Shangri-La Hotel Dalian ¥688; Shangri-La Hotel, Harbin ¥858 and Shangri-La Hotel, Qingdao ¥618. These deals are valid from February 16-24. For more destinations or to book, check www.shangri-la.com

Champagne Weekend

Veranda Resort and Spa, located in historic Hua Hin, Thailand, is offering a Chinese New Year package for 19,600 Baht for two nights in one of their new Jacuzzi Sea View Rooms between Feb. 15-21. The rooms feature a 180 degree view over the Gulf of Thailand and a private Jacuzzi on the wooden balcony. Rooms are decked out in dark colors and tones, and include a bar where guests can mix an evening cocktail. Visitors will also be able to take advantage of a 10 percent discount at the funky Rabiang Lay, a Thai fusion seafood restaurant which offers spectacular views over the Gulf of Thailand. rsvn@verandaresortandspa.com

Ski Bum

Purchase your Air Canada ticket before Jan. 31, 2007 for a flight from Beijing or Shanghai to the snowy lanes of Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal (special discounts may apply) for travel before April 20, 2007 and get an Air Canada gift when you pay at the Air Canada Beijing office. (010) 6468-2001 (021) 6279-2999

Anniversary Special

To celebrate its fifth anniversary, China Travel International Ltd. is offering discounts on package tours booked between Jan. 22-28. Discounts range from ¥50-¥500, including domestic tours and packages to Southeast Asia and Europe. Ctiol.com

Beach Getaway

Get out of the city with these packages to Bali and Kota Kinabalu. Depart on Feb. 18 for Bali, stay at the Grand Hyatt and return on Feb. 22 for ¥8,760. Or depart on Feb. 21 for Kota Kinabalu, stay at the Nexux Resort and return on Feb. 25 for ¥7,040. Packages include round trip flight tickets and four night’s hotel accommodation. elitetor@sh163.net

Champagne Fun

The St. Regis Hotel, Shanghai's Champagne Weekend Package includes deluxe room accommodation, airport transfer, Italian Sunday lunch with free flow of Bollinger champagne and wine at Danieli’s Italian Restaurant, 24-hour butler service and more. Rates start at ¥2,080 per night. Quote “APOFFER2." stregis.com

Seaside Getaway

Forget the parka and pack your flip-flops for this six day stay in Phuket Bangkok. This tour starts on Patong Beach, one of the best scuba diving places in Asia. Patong is also known for its nightlife, but don't stay up too late. In the morning head to the Buddhist temples in Bangkok to pray for a prosperous 2007 and take advantage of the holiday sales. Priced at ¥5,110. Ctrip.com

Sweet Package

Sri Lankan Airlines is offering a couple's package for the New Year. For ¥12,410, couples can travel to both Sri Lankan and Maldives for six days, including airline and hotel services. This package includes the best destinations in Sri Lankan and the Rhannalhi Island in Maldives. (10)64617208

Shanghai Style

Le Royal Méridien Shanghai is currently offering a special room offer of ¥1,288 per night or ¥1,388 per night including one breakfast. Add ¥200 more for a Grand Deluxe Bund View room or an extra ¥480 more for a stay in their Executive Suite. This offer is valid until Feb. 28. www.lemeridien.com/shanghai

Tale of Two Cities

This Hong Kong plus Macau package tour allows travelers to indulge in luxury shopping centers, exciting nightclubs and Hong Kong Disneyland; then taste a bit of Vegas-style gambling and old Portugese culture in Macau. The price for this three day deal starts at ¥2,173. holiday@corp.elong.com

Classical Lijiang

Sign up for this tour to soak in Lijiang's natural beauties, like the white Yulong Snowy Mountain, the Hutiaoxia Valley, the pure Luguhu highland lakes and the peaceful Shangri-La. Travelers also get a chance to admire the Dongba culture of the Naxi people in Lijiang Old Town, a UNESCO listed World Cultural Heritage site. This seven day package tour starts at ¥3, 941. Ctrip.com