How did interest rates and share prices suddenly become more important than mud cakes, Barbie dolls and GI Joes? It’s enough to make a you want to sneak a supply of cookies from the jar and go hide in the cubby house isn’t it? Relive those kiddy fun days with adventures in Asia worthy of bedtime stories for years to come.

On Christmas Day, did you tear away the packaging on your toys like  a ravenous beast? And after a few days of playground pumelling did they look even worse for wear? At Mint Museum in Singapore, you can see old-time toys in excellent condition—reminisce about tin wind-up robots or any of the other 50 000 toys worth 5 million dollars, ranging from new to over 100-years-old. With your mind full of nostalgia, go back to the South China Sea and pretend to be Captain Hook at the Rasa Sentosa Resort, which resembles Treasure Island.

Roll up roll up for the greatest show on earth! The wide eyed excitement of the big top can be yours again with an evening tour of Shanghai, including a performance by the Shanghai Acrobatics School & Troupe. These multi award winning performers will mesemerise you with their incredible moves and grace, so you’ll be primed for Shanghai’s best sights on your night bus tour after the show. Inspired by artistic dalliances, perform your own moves at the Pine City Hotel disco karaoke, or roll down a round or two at the bowling alley.

Hold on tight to your fairy floss as you whiz around the rollercoaster at the Ocean Park in Hong Kong. There are thrilling rides to make your hair stand on end, and the world’s largest marine theatre with sea lions, sharks and penguins. When your heartrate drops back to human again, take time out to see the cute giant pandas. Put all your energy to good use with a game of tennis at the Royal Park Hotel Hong Kong’s tennis courts, before fueling up at the number of dining options, such as the 2+2 Cafe and Gourmet Corner.

Put on your mouse ears and walk arm in arm with Donald Duck at Tokyo Disneyland. With over 13.9 million visitors in 2007, this popular theme park has 7 themed areas to stroll around and go on rides such as Space Mountain. Only 1km away is Hilton Tokyo Bay Hotel where you can feel like Cinderella as the chef prepares your specialised meal in ‘Kitchen Theatre’ at the Forest Garden Restaurant.

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