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Vaccine in short supply

The only U.S. manufacturer of yellow-fever vaccine has been limiting its distribution for the last six months, leading to some shortages and inconveniences for travelers. The loss of an equipment supplier in August led Sanofi Pasteur to stop distributing the popular single-dose vials and distribute only the five-dose vials of the vaccine. The company has also limited the amount that clinics can buy each 30 days. Travel clinics say the vaccines must be given out within a 60-minute window, so patients either have to buy the whole five-dose vial or return when the clinic can schedule a group of five together. If travelers encounter a problem getting a vaccine at their usual clinic, they can find a list of recommended sites on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control website, www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yellowfever. Sanofi said the rationing would likely continue until March.

-- Jia-Rui Chong

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A relaxing wait

Passengers at Singapore’s Changi Airport now have many more dining and shopping options (think Hard Rock Cafe and an Apple concept store) as well as an indoor garden with waterfalls since the opening of the 4-million-square-foot Terminal 3 on Jan. 9. The $1.22-billion terminal can handle up to 22 million passengers a year, increasing Changi’s capacity to 70 million. The main building, which has 900 skylights, contains eight gates for the Airbus 380, the world’s largest plane; a mass-transit train station below ground; kiosks with free Internet access in the departure hall (above); and the “Green Wall,” a 900-foot, five-story vertical garden that features four cascades. Info: www.changiairport.com.sg.

-- Vani Rangachar

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Dig this spread

Talk about the suite life. The 223 rooms at London West Hollywood, which is taking bookings for its April 1 opening, will start at 750 square feet and increase from there. The $52-million makeover of the former Bel Age aims for “dignified glamour,” officials say, with designs of “functional beauty” by the David Collins Studio and a rooftop garden pool. May will bring a restaurant by Gordon Ramsay, the Michelin-starred chef who hosts Fox TV’s “Hell’s Kitchen.” A Golden Door Spa, announced earlier, won’t happen; instead, the hotel is negotiating with a new vendor to open a spa by the end of the year, said spokeswoman Amy Campbell. Introductory room rates start at $299 per night, subject to availability. Info: (866) 282-4560, www.thelondonwesthollywood.com.

-- Jane Engle

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In a Maui mood

Kapalua Resort on Maui has a whole new look, with a refurbished Ritz-Carlton and outdoor adventure facilities. The Ritz, reopened after a six-month, $160-million renovation, now has 356 rooms plus 107 one- and two-bedroom resi- dences, many of which are expected to rent to guests, priced at $895,000 and up. The restaurants, pool area and spa (opening in May) have been redone, and the hotel’s decor is said to have a more Hawaiian sense of place. Rates start at $599 a night ([808] 669-6200, www.ritzcarlton .com). The new Kapalua Adventure Center offers an outfitters shop, cafe and information on outings. At the 480-acre Mountain Outpost, about 20 minutes away, visitors can ride 16 ziplines (above) and test their skills on climbing towers and a high-ropes course. The cost is $60 to $159, depending on the activities. Info: (877) 665-4386, www.kapalua adventures.com.

-- J.E.