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WELCOME NOTE<br />
wind of change is blowing through Jetstar Asia and it’s all to the good for<br />
A<br />
consumers. Not only has the website been refreshed to make it more user-friendly,<br />
but the online ticketing process has also become more convenient and seamless.<br />
The fare names have also gone through an evolutionary change and now everyone<br />
gets to build their fl ight experience as they wish, by adding Plus and Max options onto a<br />
Starter Fare which includes a 10kg carry-on baggage allowance.<br />
It’s timely, then, that we’ve also updated the design of Jetstar Asia magazine, with more<br />
vibrant, zippy colours to give it a more modern and exuberant feel. But it still has the<br />
same fun, friendly, approachable stories about our 23 destinations, with insider tips from<br />
real people, that you’ve come to expect.<br />
On this month’s cover is Taiwanese heartthrob Aaron Yan from boy-band Fahrenheit. To<br />
prove that he’s not just a pretty face, Yan has stepped out of the safety net of his band to<br />
release his solo EP. Find out more on page 26.<br />
In this issue, we also urge travellers to Hong Kong to step out of the bustle of eating<br />
and shopping, and shopping and eating to take in the quieter southern district with its<br />
history and culture (page 50). And while we’re on the topic of history and culture, Phuket<br />
Town is waiting to hear about its application for Heritage Site status. It’s not just old hat,<br />
though — many dynamic personalities and businesses are using the historic façades to<br />
house vibrant retail and accommodation ventures that are bringing new life to the area<br />
(page 38).<br />
We like to step off the beaten path when we’re on holiday and the new Mekong<br />
Discovery Trail (page 44) has just made it that little bit easier. Discover the colourful life<br />
of the local communities, who will be just as curious about you. In addition, checking out<br />
where locals themselves get away can open up different experiences as we’ve discovered<br />
with Tagaytay in the Philippines (page 57). Culture vultures are always looking for side<br />
trips and Sanya, away from the sun-worshippers, is an eye-opener (page 32).<br />
Follow the magazine team on Twitter @JetstarAsiaMag and be our fan on Facebook<br />
to check out what we’re doing. Participate in our reader survey and stand a<br />
chance to win a pair of Jetstar Asia tickets. And visit jetstarmag.com for<br />
the online magazine’s tips when researching your next holiday.<br />
Also, be the fi rst to know about Jetstar’s extra special sale<br />
fares by signing up as a JetMail member on Jetstar.com. For your<br />
convenience, Jetstar departs from Changi Airport’s Terminal 1.<br />
Enjoy the fl ight and have a good trip.<br />
Anne Loh<br />
Editor<br />
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JUNE – JULY <strong>2011</strong><br />
EDITORIAL<br />
EDITOR<br />
Anne Loh<br />
ASSISTANT EDITOR<br />
Belinda Wan<br />
ART DIRECTOR<br />
Orland S. Punzalan<br />
CONTRIBUTING PHOTO EDITOR<br />
Haryati Mahmood<br />
EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR<br />
Michael Keating<br />
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR (SINGAPORE)<br />
Liz Weselby<br />
DESIGN DIRECTOR (SINGAPORE)<br />
Peter Stephens<br />
ASSOCIATE DESIGN DIRECTOR (SINGAPORE)<br />
Terence Goh<br />
ADVERTISING<br />
GROUP PUBLISHER<br />
Shirley D’Souza<br />
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER<br />
Ribka Wiryanto<br />
CONTRIBUTING ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER<br />
Eveline Satyadi<br />
INFLIGHT MEDIA SPECIALIST<br />
Nerisse Mandigma<br />
PRODUCTION MANAGERS<br />
Sally Shee, Serene Wong<br />
MANAGING DIRECTOR<br />
Gerry Ricketts<br />
CEO<br />
Jeffrey O’Rourke<br />
PUBLISHING DIRECTOR<br />
Simon Leslie<br />
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