Category: Going Out

Treatments, treats and tapas

Treatments, treats and tapas

By on May 24, 2006 in Europe, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 42 times

How does a  full day at The Serenity Spa at Seaham Hall  in County Durham for just £99 with lunch and a signature facial sound? Start with our most popular facial, the Elemis Skin Specific Facial, a therapeutic, deep-cleansing treatment using essential oils that will leave your skin feeling silky smooth.   Then, take your [...]

Wine Spectator Award goes to Galway restaurant

Wine Spectator Award goes to Galway restaurant

By on May 24, 2006 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Ireland, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 56 times

A Galway restaurant with over 200 wines – The Malt House – has been presented with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2006.   This prestigious honour is awarded to restaurants around the world that illustrate a dedication to wine. The Malt House, which is located in Olde Malt Mall, Galway, Ireland, has been a [...]

A Festival of Taste in Dubai

A Festival of Taste in Dubai

By on May 21, 2006 in Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates   - Read 138 times

Today sees the start of Jumeirah’s A Festival of Taste, providing five days  of gastronomic delights in some of Dubai’s most elegant restaurants. During the Festival, preferential rates are available throughout our hotels in Dubai. Choose from Al Muntaha, Vu’s, Pisces, Zheng He’s, The Wharf, Arobretum, Napa and more.

Sofitel Grand Sukhumvit Bangkok now open

Sofitel Grand Sukhumvit Bangkok now open

By on May 19, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Thailand   - Read 145 times

The new Sofitel Grand Sukhumvit Bangkok opened on Wednesday in the prestigious Soi 6 area of Sukhumvit, Bangkok. The accommodation consists of 386 rooms (of which 241 are suites) and the hotel’s facilities include 24-hour dining at Café de Nimes, which specialises in Mediterranean cuisine – ideal for the jet-lagged traveller wanting something to eat [...]

Top 10 hotel bars in the United States

Top 10 hotel bars in the United States

By on May 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Bars, California, Colorado, Florida, Going Out, Hawaii, Hotels, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA   - Read 119 times

You would think that all the possible ‘top 10′ lists out there have been exhausted by now.   But no, MSN have managed to come up with a new one… the top 10 hotel bars in the US. We’re told that the pool is the new “hot spot” at US hotels. Whether you’re looking for [...]

The all-new Madame Tussauds Hong Kong

The all-new Madame Tussauds Hong Kong

By on May 17, 2006 in Asia, Attractions, Celebrities, China, Going Out, Hong Kong, Regions, Travel Miscellany   - Read 67 times

The new celebrity waxworks attraction Madame Tussauds Hong Kong will open at The Peak  Tower tomorrow. It has undergone a six month renovation at a cost of HK$20 million, and with its new look now has over three expansive floors with five themed areas. There are over 100 wax models of celebrities, ranging from world [...]

Rice Dumpling Festival

Rice Dumpling Festival

By on May 14, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, Travel Miscellany   - Read 63 times

If you’re in Singapore, head to the Copthorne  Orchid Hotel to celebrate the Rice Dumpling Festival with Hua Ting’s mouth-watering dumplings. Their award-winning veteran Masterchef Chan Kwok is known for his specialty dumplings and this year, he will present his new creation – XO Rice Dumpling with Sliced Pork and Chinese Mushrooms. The event starts [...]

New Majestic Hotel in Singapore’s historic Chinatown

New Majestic Hotel in Singapore’s historic Chinatown

By on May 14, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore   - Read 83 times

The Singapore hotel scene has seen the addition of the New Majestic Hotel in Chinatown. The hotel features 30 rooms, individually designed by emerging Singaporean artists. The Majestic Restaurant within the hotel pairs modern Cantonese cuisine with some of Singapore’s best wines. The hotel was opened earlier this year by former lawyer Loh Lik Peng [...]

Top 10 cities for foodies

Top 10 cities for foodies

By on May 13, 2006 in Asia, Belgium, California, Canada, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Italy, Japan, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, USA, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 183 times

What would you say are the top 10 cities for eating out? According to MSNBC, it’s Barcelona, Brussels, Hanoi, Las Vegas, Lyon, New York, San Francisco, Rome, Tokyo and Vancouver. The choices are based on “cities chosen for their unique dishes”, “others for their celebrity chefs”, and “others for creating dishes known the world over”. [...]

Lasagne given the OK at Marriott West India Quay

Lasagne given the OK at Marriott West India Quay

By on May 12, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Health & Safety, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 76 times

London’s  Marriott West India Quay found itself in the most unlikely of situations recently after hosting the English Premier League soccer team, Tottenham Hotspur, prior to their last game of the season.    Many of the Spurs players were hit with a virus just before the game,  enabling rivals  Arsenal to ‘pip them at the [...]

Molecular cuisine comes to Tokyo

Molecular cuisine comes to Tokyo

By on May 08, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Japan, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany   - Read 125 times

Molecular cuisine combines physics, chemistry and gastronomy, and was made popular in the early 1990s by the Spanish chef Ferran Adrià. While many parts of the world are no stranger to test tubes and petri dishes, this type of cooking has  been a long time in coming to Tokyo. But the wait is finally over: [...]

Chicago bans foie gras

Chicago bans foie gras

By on May 07, 2006 in Food and Drink, Going Out, Illinois, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 64 times

The City Council in Chicago has voted to ban the sale of foie gras by retailers and restaurants in the city. The ban comes into play in 90 days and a fine of $500 faces anyone who violates the regulations.   Reservations have been expressed by restaurant owners, unsurprisingly, but also by  Richard Daley, the [...]

Coast in Sydney NSW

Coast in Sydney NSW

By on May 04, 2006 in Australia, Going Out, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants   - Read 74 times

Situated on the roof terrace at Cockle Bay Wharf, Coast Restaurant is one of Sydney’s most awarded and popular restaurants. One of  Australia’s best Italian chefs, Stefano Manfredi, runs the show here. The spectacular dining room, recently designed by Hassell architects, and Frost design is inspired by Australian coastal living. With a beautiful outdoor terrace [...]

Empire State Building enters 75th year

Empire State Building enters 75th year

By on May 04, 2006 in Attractions, Events, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 62 times

This news nearly passed me by but, on Monday of this week, the Empire State Building entered its 75th year. As part of the celebrations, there will be a year-long series of lighting and entertainment events. The building – which attracts in the region of four million visitors a year – is also currently undergoing [...]

Europe’s favourite wine bar

Europe’s favourite wine bar

By on May 03, 2006 in Austria, Bars, Denmark, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Italy, Magazines, Regions, Spain, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 106 times

Travel + Leisure have identified five favourite spots in Europe where you can simply go out, have a drink and enjoy  a great atmosphere.   They are Le Sommelier (Copenhagen), La Taberna de Cien Vinos (Madrid) [if my Spanish serves me correctly, that one sounds good!!], Legrand Filles & Fils (Paris), Enoteca Cantinone Già Schiavi [...]

Travel + Leisure add restaurants to website

Travel + Leisure add restaurants to website

By on May 02, 2006 in Going Out, Magazines, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, Websites, Worldwide   - Read 133 times

Published monthly by the American Express Publishing Corporation (a subsidiary of the American Express Company), Travel + Leisure is a highly respected magazine, with an excellent online presence.   They have recently added restaurants from all over the world to their site.   For now, the bulk of the content focuses on the US (1287 [...]

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