ETIHAD AIRWAYS, THE NATIONAL AIRLINE of the United Arab Emirates with award-winning business class flat beds, will launch services to Nagoya and Tokyo in the first quarter of 2010, the airline?s first destinations in Japan.Etihad will operate four flights a week to service to Nagoya via Beijing, from Feb. 1, increasing to five flights a week from Mar. 27 (subject to regulatory approval). A five-flights-a-week direct service to Tokyo?s Narita airport commences on Mar. 27 (subject to regulatory approval). The addition of Tokyo and Nagoya on Etihad?s flying program will bring to eight the number of destinations served by Etihad in the Far East, which currently includes Beijing, Jakarta, Manila, Singapore, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. Narita Airport receives the majority of international passenger traffic to and from Japan, primarily serving Tokyo. The second runway at Narita has recently been extended to 2,500 meters, and additional infrastructure has provided increased landing slots and handling capability.

Nagoya is Japan?s third largest city and the fourth most populous urban area in Japan. It is also home to the worldwide brand of Toyota where its headquarters are based along with significant manufacturing plants. Etihad will operate a three-cabin Airbus A330 to Tokyo and two-cabin A330 to Nagoya. Convenient connection times will ensure that flights between Japan and Etihad?s European and Middle East flight network, via Abu Dhabi, are popular with business and leisure travelers.

Ultimate Bora getaway

Discovery Shores celebrates the start of the holiday season with the ultimate November Escape. Until Nov. 30, take advantage of special rates and enjoy three days and two nights at Discovery Shores? luxurious and spacious suites. The package includes round-trip airfare via SEAir from Manila to Caticlan and back, private boat and land transfers from Caticlan Airport, sumptuous breakfast buffet and special Chef?s dinner at Sands Restaurant, free shuttle service along Long Beach, and other first-class amenities and facilities. Add to that one complimentary dinner per person for every extra night spent, and complimentary Passport to Indulgence, an exclusive discount card that allows privileged dining, bar-hopping and shopping on the island. Choose among five luxury suites: Junior Suite (P18,888 net, double occupancy or P16,888 net, triple occupancy), One-Bedroom Suite (P22,888 net, double occupancy), One Bedroom Suite Premiere (P24,888 net, double occupancy), Two Bedroom Suite (P17,888 net, up to four occupants), and the Two Bedroom Suite Premiere (P19,888 net, up to four occupants). For inquiries, call Manila Sales and Reservations office at 7208888, 7198888, 6838222, or the Boracay office at (036) 2884500.

Relax in Tagaytay

Discovery Country Suites offers an overnight stay with complimentary country breakfast, wine and cheese buffet at sundown, and choice between a four-course lunch or dinner at Restaurant Verbena. For inquiries and reservations, call (046) 4134567 or (02) 6838383; e-mail dcsrsvn@discovery.com.ph.