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Special feature: Intercontinental Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Special feature: Intercontinental Hong Kong, Hong Kong

By on Jun 14, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, China, Featured, Going Out, Hong Kong, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Special Features, Travel Miscellany   - Read 1938 times

As you pass through its doors to the lobby and gaze upon the view through the ceiling-high windows at the distance, there is no doubt what the main attraction at the Intercontinental Hong Kong is. Sitting on a protruding promenade in Kowloon, the hotel is in a prime position to view Hong Kong Island as it [...]

5 classic European hotels to visit before you die

5 classic European hotels to visit before you die

By on May 28, 2013 in Accommodation, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Hotels, Hungary, Italy, Middle East, Regions, Turkey, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 4168 times

In modern times, glass and steel has become all the fashion. Soulless glass skyscraper hotels rise tall above the ground, cocooning the hotel guest to look out past the transparent facade and wish they were outside instead! Personally, I’m a sucker for classic hotels – palaces, castles, Renaissance and Art Noveau structures with opulent exteriors [...]

Million dollar views: 6 of the world’s best city hotel views

Million dollar views: 6 of the world’s best city hotel views

By on Mar 30, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Europe, Featured, France, Hong Kong, Hotels, India, Japan, New York, North America, Regions, Thailand, USA, Western Europe   - Read 27702 times

There are many reasons to pay “over the top” for a hotel. Some pay for the service, some for the brand name associated with it, some for the dining options at hand, while others to be a part of history in iconic hotels. But there are a select few who are willing to shell out [...]

A Chinese Valentine’s – top 5 romantic hotel getaways in China

A Chinese Valentine’s – top 5 romantic hotel getaways in China

By on Feb 03, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Hong Kong, Hotels, Regions   - Read 7242 times

Valentine’s can be a difficult period. When romance blossoms, clichés bloom in equal measure – Paris, London, Rome and the like are all tried and tested destinations to spend a romantic trip, but ironically, tried and tested is not in the least bit romantic. With Valentine’s Day following immediately after Chinese New Year (11th-13th February), why [...]

To infinity & beyond – Asia’s top 5 infinity pools

To infinity & beyond – Asia’s top 5 infinity pools

By on Jan 04, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Featured, Hong Kong, Hotels, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Singapore, Speciality Travel, Thailand   - Read 12506 times

There was once a time when infinity pools were a novelty. In recent years, they have become the standard, and any new hotel worth its salt will have one. But despite the abundance of infinity pools in hotels nowadays, let’s face it – some do it better than others. If you’re touring Asia and an [...]

Palatial India – the top 5 places to live like a king

Palatial India – the top 5 places to live like a king

By on Oct 22, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, India   - Read 9089 times

In a country that spans 3,000 km east to west and north to south, and with a rich history stretching back 5,000 years and more, it is no surprise that India has more than its fair share of castles, forts and palaces adorned with artefacts fit for a king. Many of these structures have seen [...]