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Enjoy a session of kitesurfing at ICONSIAM

A family enjoys kite surfing at ICONSIAM Summer Kite Playground. (Photo: Arnun Chonmahatrakool)

This is the last chance for adults and kids to enjoy kite surfing at ICONSIAM Summer Kite Playground 2022 which takes place from 4pm to 8pm until Sunday.

The spacious River Park at Iconsiam has been transformed into an area for kite surfing where visitors can learn how to fly kites.

Other activities include a performance telling the history of kites from Thailand's four regions, a fancy kite parade as well as a kite workshop where participants can make and design their own kites.

Visit ICONSIAM.com.

Book your next getaway with &Beyond

Beyond Green -- which has a global portfolio of iconic hotels, resorts, and lodges that represent sustainability in action and impact -- recently announced the launch of a new travel booking platform with &Beyond.

Designed to deliver sustainable, inspirational luxury vacation itineraries, the new online Plan Your Trip itinerary programme provides custom, turnkey booking and facilitation services for travellers seeking intentional getaways, with Africa and South America as its launch offerings.

Serviced by &Beyond's expert team, Beyond Green's new end-to-end itinerary planning services help travellers book experiences that align with their sustainable travel values and aspirations. A selection of Beyond Green's all-inclusive itineraries for immediate booking includes a 9-day/8-night package across Rwanda and Kenya with Gorilla trekking and safari experiences; a 9-day/8-night expedition around Namibia; a 12-day/11-night adventure in Chile exploring Antarctica and the Lake District; a 14-day/13-night voyage through South America focused on wildlife conservation; and a 15-day/14-night Beyond Green Southern Africa excursion featuring four Beyond Green member properties across South Africa, Namibia and Botswana

Visit StayBeyondGreen.com/plan-your-trip.

Hugs are back at Disney parks

After two years of waving from a distance, kids can hug characters at Disney parks again.

Mickey Mouse and friends resume meet-and-greets with guests at Disneyland, Walt Disney World Resorts and on Disney Cruise Lines this week, the Walt Disney Co said in a blog post recently.

Mickey Mouse hugs Rory Sutherland at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. (Photo © 2022 The New York Times)

Although the parks reopened in Florida in July 2020 and in California in April 2021, characters remained at a distance from fans rather than roaming around for autographs and photos. As states across the US have begun lifting Covid-19 requirements for masking, testing and vaccination, Disney said it is bringing back in-person greetings, dining and other events in phases this spring.

Park revenue doubled in the first quarter from pandemic lows, according to Disney's Feb 9 earnings report. The company also vowed to diversify its characters with a pledge that half will come from underrepresented groups, beginning this year. Bloomberg

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