december-2011

WELCOME NOTE DECEMBER
As we come to the end of a fabulous year full of travel to new places,
we are fi lled with anticipation that 2012 will hold more exciting
experiences that we can share. December is Jetstar Asia Airways’
seventh anniversary, so expect lots of special fare deals coming your
way. You’ll also start seeing iPads onboard as infl ight entertainment as
they get rolled out through the fl eet.
We start fl ying direct from Singapore to Hanoi mid-December, so our story on
page 32 about the Tay Ho district will encourage you to explore outside the Old
Quarter. Discover the energy beneath the tranquil surface of this West Lake area
— its restaurant and bar life as well as its creative beat.
We also have Australia’s favourite Vietnamese chef Luke Nguyen on the cover.
A fi rst-generation Vietnamese-Australian, Nguyen steps into a new season with
his travel-food show Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong and the launch of his new
cookbook, Indochine. Journey with him as he reveals ever more delicious dishes
and cultural gems along the way. Find out more on page 26.
Whether it’s our suggestions of the best places to wind down and have a
drink in party-town Phuket (page 38), how to be on a perpetual high in Macau
(page 63) or deciding which local Singapore designer to buy into next year
(page 56), Jetstar Asia Magazine is always ready to help you make the most of
your trip.
Follow the magazine team on Twitter @JetstarAsiaMag and be our fan on
Facebook to check out what we’re doing. And visit jetstarmag.com for the online
magazine’s tips when researching your next holiday.
Also, be the fi rst to know about Jetstar’s extra-special sale fares by signing up
as a JetMail member on Jetstar.com. For your convenience, Jetstar departs from
Changi Airport’s Terminal 1.
Enjoy the fl ight and have a good trip. We wish everyone the best of season’s
greetings and a great 2012!
Anne Loh
Editor
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2011– JANUARY 2012
EDITORIAL
EDITOR
Anne Loh
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