TRAVEL NEWS     NCL debuts Norwegian Spirit as second year-round New York-based vessel The Piedmont Region - A "must" Destination in Italy Ancient magic guides Disney design Hotel Nogaró so new, so different Phuket is reborn, raring for travellers New Casino is Macau's Largest Yet Mega-Hotel Opens in Las Vegas World's most expensive casino opening Most Popular Travel Vacations of the World Grenada airport to implement new regulations Up Coming Events in Malaysia Beijing opens defense tunnel to tourist Asian tourism at all-time high despite bird flu and terror fears In-flight phone-free zone may end New US passport rule takes effect The great Singapore Sale 2004 2004 Hong Kong shopping festival Amazing Thailand grand sale June 1 -31 July, 2004 SARS concerns limited over Chinese holiday Asia's airports and airlines are world's best, survey finds Restoration in the works for mysterious desert castle Thailand worries about bomb impact on tourist Malaysia and Thailand stand together to fight problems Europe still hot destination for tourists World Air Traffic on The Rise Bird flu found closer to Australian shores Commonwealth urges 'sensitive' travel warnings Instant Karma Online travel bookings soar First Vietnam tourists to spratlys Singaporeans floaking to Indonesia ahead of election campaign Japan tightens rail security Austrian airlines back in Singapore Garuda to open three new routes to Singapore Thailand backs away from bird flu all-clear; China claims success Business as usual for London A dip into the past Tourism spending in Canada down for third straight year Shadows and light A visit with 'Whistler's Mother' Jolly good excuse for a party Roaming with warriors Blooming good idea Where the warmth is The city of lights See it now China Eastern Airlines to Open Flight to London