Category: Asia

4 of the world’s best luxury honeymoon combinations

4 of the world’s best luxury honeymoon combinations

By on Jun 19, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Botswana, Honeymoons, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Maldives, Middle East, Namibia, Oman, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 591 times

With the nuptial season slowly but surely creeping upon us, there’s a flurry of weddings on the way… and with weddings, of course, come honeymoons. Calling all grooms (and untrusting brides), here is our guide to some of the top honeymoon destination combinations around the world. Oman & the Maldives  Best to travel during and [...]

Interview with Paola Fiocchi Van den Brande, Founder and Director of Passepartout Homes

Interview with Paola Fiocchi Van den Brande, Founder and Director of Passepartout Homes

By on Jun 19, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Caribbean, Celebrities, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Turks and Caicos, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe   - Read 542 times

Paola Fiocchi Van den Brande, originally from Italy, moved to London in 2000, after working in Belgium and Germany. After 13 years as Direct Marketing Manager for international publishing and news companies, most recently for Bloomberg LP, Paola decided to launch Passepartout Homes in 2011. This is her first experience as an entrepreneur. Paola graduated from the Catholic University [...]

Photograph of the week: Don Khone Waterfall, Mekong River, Laos

Photograph of the week: Don Khone Waterfall, Mekong River, Laos

By on Jun 19, 2013 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Laos   - Read 660 times

The Mekong River cascades over rocks and boulders forming the Don Khone waterfall in Don Det, 4000 Islands, Laos.  Accessed by bicycling down bumpy dirt pathways through rice paddies, past fat-bellied pigs, and sharing the narrow road with the occasional 10-year-old local on a motorbike whizzing by, this waterfall is the gateway to the famous [...]

5 experiences to make your journey through Java complete

5 experiences to make your journey through Java complete

By on Jun 18, 2013 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Indonesia, Regions   - Read 702 times

Indonesia is a country of exotic charm and rich contrasts, all of which can be seen during a holiday on the island of Java. The island is home to 60% of the Indonesian population and one of the most densely populated places in the world. Here are five recommendations for while you’re there. Borobudur This [...]

Recipe of the week: Fresh water prawn, grilled radicchio, fresh fig and jamon salad

Recipe of the week: Fresh water prawn, grilled radicchio, fresh fig and jamon salad

By on Jun 14, 2013 in Asia, Food and Drink, Indonesia, Regions, Travel Miscellany   - Read 1473 times

A chef should always try to bring together new flavours and combine his passions with his guests’ refined tastes. This recipe can be executed in any environment: in a restaurant kitchen or on the bridge of a boat. It needs very few ingredients but the result is mind-blowing. This is a warm salad with marron [...]

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 1974 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 [...]

Top 10 luxury hideaways in South East Asia

Top 10 luxury hideaways in South East Asia

By on Jun 11, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Hotels, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Vietnam   - Read 2329 times

Southeast Asia is one of the few regions in the world that appeals to travellers at both ends of the budget scale. And while these countries often attract a backpacker crowd, they also serve equally well those looking for all out luxury. But what if you’re looking for a little bit of indulgence away from [...]

Japan’s latest bullet train, capable of speeds of up to 311mph

Japan’s latest bullet train, capable of speeds of up to 311mph

By on Jun 05, 2013 in Asia, Japan, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 2569 times

Japan is continuing to lead the way in high-speed rail travel with a ‘levitating’ train capable of speeds up to 311 miles per hour (that’s equivalent to 500 kilometres per hour). Tests have been underway in the Yamanashi prefecture on the nation’s new generation L0 Series trains which, instead of having conventional wheels, use the latest magnetic [...]

3 ‘must try’ experiences in Japan

3 ‘must try’ experiences in Japan

By on May 31, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Japan, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany   - Read 957 times

Japan is like no other country in the world. A land of incredible contrasts, it offers overseas travellers so many diverse and unusual experiences that you wont find anywhere else. This article is about 3 ‘must try’ experiences for any discerning traveller interested in visiting the Land of the Rising Sun. Experience a ryokan (an alternative [...]

Hangzhou – a shopper’s paradise in China

Hangzhou – a shopper’s paradise in China

By on May 30, 2013 in Asia, China, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 1828 times

Just a short 45 minute bullet train from Shanghai is the popular capital city of culture and leisure, Hangzhou. It has also been the national centre of the production of silk for centuries and today hundreds of thousands of ardent shoppers descend every year to browse through the diversity of quality products and textiles available. [...]

The top 10 most photographed locations on Instagram

The top 10 most photographed locations on Instagram

By on May 30, 2013 in Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, California, Europe, France, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 8274 times

With over 100 million monthly users and 40 million pictures posted daily, it’s fair to say that Instagram is a pretty powerful social media tool. So for those working in the luxury travel industry, it’s important to take note of Instagram’s trends. With that in mind, it’s time for a drumroll… The top 10 most [...]

6 unforgettable luxury Sri Lanka experiences

6 unforgettable luxury Sri Lanka experiences

By on May 29, 2013 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Regions, Sri Lanka   - Read 2102 times

Sri Lanka has been creating quite a buzz in recent months. From its lush landscape and ancient monuments to its exotic cuisine and welcoming people, the mystical appeal of this island paradise means it is quickly emerging as a desirable destination for those in search of a spiritual, cultural and relaxing luxury holiday. When my [...]

10 of the world’s most baby friendly luxury hotels

10 of the world’s most baby friendly luxury hotels

By on May 29, 2013 in Accommodation, Antigua and Barbuda, Asia, California, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Family Travel, France, Hotels, Mexico, New York, North America, Panama, Regions, Resorts, Singapore, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide, Wyoming   - Read 3328 times

Even the newest members of the family can enjoy the art of fine travel in exotic locations. Baby can enjoy such pleasures as freshly prepared organic baby food, plush crib linens, Maclaren strollers and GUND teddy bears. Mom and Dad will appreciate diaper services, bottle warmers, childproof kits and even a personal butler to help [...]

Top 5 luxury destinations in Koh Samui

Top 5 luxury destinations in Koh Samui

By on May 29, 2013 in Asia, Regions, Thailand   - Read 1574 times

Koh Samui is one of the most popular areas in Thailand and boasts wonderful sights, tasty cuisine and much more. Finding the right accommodation for your trip is essential to make it the perfect holiday and below we’ve compiled the top five luxury accommodation destinations in Koh Samui. Chaweng Chaweng is the biggest town on [...]

Go online and roam for free all over Taiwan

Go online and roam for free all over Taiwan

By on May 28, 2013 in Asia, Regions, Taiwan, Travel Miscellany   - Read 1647 times

Tourists can now go online and roam for free all over Taiwan thanks to the exciting launch of ‘iTaiwan’ WiFi hotspots. The government has set up approximately 4,400 ‘iTaiwan’ WiFi hotspots at popular tourist locations, transportation centres and cultural establishments across the country. The Taiwan Tourism Bureau hopes this technological advance will further attract international [...]

11 unforgettable dining experiences

11 unforgettable dining experiences

By on May 28, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Europe, France, Going Out, Hotels, Ireland, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 2266 times

Something we always do on holiday is find a special place to dine and we’ve been jotting them down in Evernote for a long while now! Staying in a self-catering or a more basic boutique hotel away from the hum drum is quite a good way to save some pennies but still enjoy the finer [...]

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