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London calling

The British capital shows what it's like to travel freely again, while the new Pan Pacific offers a slice of Singapore in the city.

Published Fri, Oct 8, 2021 · 05:50 AM

Travel

IT has been a grim couple of years for the world - and that's putting it mildly. The Great Pandemic of 2020-21 has battered global tourism, crushed consumer confidence and ruined the best-laid plans. Few things are more dreaded, or more soul-destroying, than an official pronouncement involving the words "lockdown" or "circuit breaker".

After more than 18 months of heightened alerts and travel restrictions, the urge to go somewhere - anywhere - is greater than ever. Global international arrivals were down by a billion people last year. A full recovery is some way off but as borders begin to …