Although long haul airfares are higher than they used to be, a trip to Asia remains great value. Top luxury hotels in Asia are generally much cheaper than in London or New York, and the service is always quite superb. Here are just three cities to whet your appetite for foreign travel, and three luxury hotels in Asia you will be talking about for years to come!

Dubai

Dubai is all about sun, sand and shopping. It has excellent luxury hotels and resorts right on the beach with world-class amenities, and guaranteed sunshine all year round. Take a 4WD wadi trip to see the “real” Dubai or visit some of the cultural attractions in the city. The vast Dubai Mall, the largest shopping and entertainment centre in the world, is a great place to cool off in the air-conditioned stores.

For those who enjoy the world’s best, a stay at one of the world’s tallest hotels should not be missed. The iconic Burj al Arab is now the third tallest hotel building in the world. This superb structure, designed in the shape of a huge sail, is consistently placed on the Condé Nast Gold List and although pricey, a chance to stay at this top luxury hotel in Dubai is one of life’s great moments.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of the most popular destinations for travellers and mixes a taste of China with a strong British influence. Cross the harbour on the Star Ferry and ride the funicular railway to the Victoria Peak for great views of Kowloon. Browse the night markets which spring up along the streets with great designer knock-offs, take a harbour cruise or go to the races while you are here.

Enjoying superb waterfront views from its location on Kowloon waterfront, the Intercontinental is one of the best located luxury hotels in Hong Kong. It is a short stroll from the Star Ferry terminal, amidst high class shops. It features the latest technology and is way ahead of most European hotels with its Insider Concierge and Global Connector services.

Singapore

This compact city-state is like nowhere else in the world. It offers visitors a host of waterfront activities as well as great shopping on Orchard Road and in colourful Chinatown. A trip to the Night Safari Zoo is highly recommended to see the nocturnal animals feeding after dark. Climb the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve for great views and visit one of the beautiful orchid gardens to pick up a box of freshly cut flowers as a great souvenir.

In Singapore, the historic Raffles Hotel lives up to its reputation as one of the great luxury hotels of the world. Even if you do not stay here, take afternoon tea, but gentlemen will need to wear a jacket and tie. The opulent lobby, courtyard gardens and beautifully restored suites will make a lasting impression.

Aircrafts are being designed in better and technologically advanced ways, but these machines need proper attention and care for its effective functioning. Hence periodic check up of these aircrafts becomes necessary, and has given rise to a new career option of an aircraft mechanic.

An aircraft mechanic is a professional who services and repairs the aircrafts and its engines. They are responsible for ensuring the safety and dependability of these airplanes. Routine maintenance and inspections of all the aircrafts need to be done by these aircraft mechanics. The FAA has approved many maintenance plans for various aircrafts, which need to be followed by all the airline operators. These maintenance schedules have to be made after certain number of flying hours, or after certain number of days, or cycles of flight operation or a combination of all the above-mentioned methods, depending on the type of the aircraft and its age.

Many aircraft mechanic schools provide professional courses to students who wish to make a career as aircraft mechanics. These courses include certificate programs, associate degrees, and bachelors’ degrees in aircraft mechanics. The duration and training for these courses generally ranges from two to three years. Students are given information about turbine engines, aviation electronics, and the way to use different tools and equipment. Students are advised to check whether FAA, has certified their school in order to work as a certified aircraft mechanic.

Some courses are available during high school that directly prepares students, to enter in an aircraft mechanic college. These courses specifically include studying four years of English language, three years of math, three years of social sciences, and two years of science. While some colleges also require two years of study of a second language. The FAA [Federal Aviation Administration] certifies all the qualified aircraft mechanics and need a graduation from any FAA- approved school or alternatively aircraft mechanics with at least 18 months of relevant work experience can apply.