Online Travel Magazine
Issue: January 2006
We hope your year has got off to a good start. At HotelTravel.com, our New Year's pledge is to continue giving you the best selection of hotels at the most affordable rates. This year will also see some exciting developments as we increase the number of destinations we can offer you.

We have four interesting feature articles this month. We name the most popular hotels of 2005, visit a traditional Japanese hot spring resort, give you the lowdown on the cities hosting major international sporting events in 2006 and investigate the taboos and superstitions of the Chinese New Year.

Other highlights include our travellers tale, a report on Bali spas from our archives and a listing of the month's top festivals and events.

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Terengganu, Malaysia

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This month’s article
Best Sellers
by Peter Graham
As we enter 2006, we look at the hotels that were the most popular among our customers last year. Discover which hotels your fellow travellers selected...
Hot Spring Heaven
by Kirsten Kindermann
Take a step back in time to enjoy the timeless tradition of soaking in a hot spring. We head for the famous Fujiya Hotel in beautiful Hakone for an authentic Japanese experience...
Sports Capitals
by Peter Graham
Major sports events not only attract competitors, they also lure millions of tourists. Find out about the cities which will host big events in 2006, including the Soccer World Cup final ...
Chinese Taboos
by Tan Ling
With the Chinese New Year festivities starting this month, we look at the taboos and superstitions that lie behind this event. We tell you when you shouldn't wash your hair,..

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