Category: Asia

Las Vegas takes gold as top holiday destination for Team GB athletes

Las Vegas takes gold as top holiday destination for Team GB athletes

By on Aug 15, 2012 in Asia, Australia, Europe, Florida, Greece, Nevada, North America, Oceania, Regions, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 2494 times

Official London 2012 airline partner British Airways has asked a number of Team GB and Paralympics GB athletes about their holiday plans post September 2012. Far from having a relaxing break, the results showed that many of the athletes will be seeking sun and fun, following weeks and months of gruelling schedules. Nearly a third [...]

The top 5 destinations for innovative design ideas

The top 5 destinations for innovative design ideas

By on Aug 15, 2012 in Asia, China, Europe, Hong Kong, Italy, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 1305 times

For travellers in search of the beautiful, the pursuit of innovative design is an exhilarating experience. While some of the top design destinations in the world are well-known to even novice design seekers, there are some that may surprise you. To start planning your next holiday, take a look at some of these cutting-edge design [...]

Fit to be Thaid

By on Jul 30, 2012 in Air Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand   - Read 2283 times

In Alex Garland’s seminal novel The Beach a young man search in southern Thailand for a seaside Utopia goes awry. In the Hangover Part Two a group of young men find a different kind of Thai experience. I went to Thailand looking for my own paradise idyll. I didn’t expect what I would discover. The [...]

The world’s most expensive restaurant doesn’t even have its own website

The world’s most expensive restaurant doesn’t even have its own website

By on Jul 16, 2012 in Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Japan, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Websites   - Read 1432 times

It’s hard to define what makes a restaurant ‘the most expensive’, but Tokyo’s Aragawa restaurant – ranked #1 in CNN Go’s list of ’10 stupidly expensive restaurants’ must certainly be up there.  Since getting its first Michelin star, it’s moved from a somewhat shady basement office location in Shimbashi to rather more fitting ground floor [...]

Treat yourself to these 9 luxury destinations and resorts

Treat yourself to these 9 luxury destinations and resorts

By on Jul 15, 2012 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Brazil, Europe, France, Hotels, Indonesia, Kenya, Middle East, Monaco, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Singapore, South America, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 1802 times

Awww… the life of luxury. It’s tough to beat a Thai massage, sipping mimosas by the poolside, dining on only the best Parisian cuisine and living the luxurious life. Whether you’re looking for the perfect weekend get-a-way or want to rub sholders with the rich and famous, these nine luxury destinations will point you in [...]

The world’s most expensive one-bedroom apartment

The world’s most expensive one-bedroom apartment

By on Jul 14, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Japan, Real Estate, Regions   - Read 1969 times

A luxury apartment in Tokyo has gone on the market for 1.8 billion yen (that’s almost $23 million USD or £15 million GBP). The 412 sq m penthouse is one of the most desirable locations in Tokyo (the Minamiazabu district) and comes fully furnished and complete with an original art piece by Hiroshi Senju which [...]

The top 4 island choices in the Maldives

The top 4 island choices in the Maldives

By on Jul 05, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Maldives, Regions, Resorts   - Read 3570 times

Recently I was fortunate enough to visit the Maldives through a work trip and the setting was right to mix pleasure and business. Although I primarily enjoyed the former I was keen to document the experience as a resource for others visiting this truly wonderful destination. Naturally to then get a true understanding of the [...]

Fabulous holidays and short breaks auctioned for a good cause

Fabulous holidays and short breaks auctioned for a good cause

By on Jun 12, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Indonesia, Montana, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 606 times

England rugby player Tom Palmer has contacted me to say he is running an online auction, which includes a number of luxury holiday lots, to raise funds to help finance his close friend’s brain tumour treatment. The star lots are week-long holidays in 3 bedroom, pool villas at the 5 star resorts of Karma Kandara [...]

5 things that should be on every luxury travelers’ Bali itinerary

5 things that should be on every luxury travelers’ Bali itinerary

By on May 28, 2012 in Asia, Bars, Going Out, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 4574 times

With numerous world class beaches, a varied landscape of hills, mountains and lush green rice terraces, a colorful, spiritual and unique culture, Bali is the perfect holiday setting. Add to that some truly amazing resorts and holiday villas and you have a paradise for the luxury traveler. Below are 5 things that should be on [...]

3 choice picks from the Condé Nast Hot List 2012

3 choice picks from the Condé Nast Hot List 2012

By on May 14, 2012 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Hotels, Maldives, Morocco, Regions, Resorts, Vietnam   - Read 2075 times

Condé Nast Traveller have announced their Hot List for 2012 with the latest annual batch of fabulous worldwide hotels getting some coveted recognition. The publication is one of the most influential and widely read in the luxury travel industry – and from our perspective it’s nice to see some of our personal favourites taking pride of [...]

InterContinental Shimao Shanghai Wonderland: the world’s lowest high-rise hotel?

InterContinental Shimao Shanghai Wonderland: the world’s lowest high-rise hotel?

By on May 02, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, China, Going Out, Hotels, Regions   - Read 1053 times

As competition around the world continues for the world’s tallest tower, architects and engineers in China have taken on a new approach and are building in the opposite direction.  Dubbed as Shanghai’s first ‘groundscraper’, construction has begun on the 19-story InterContinental Shimao Shanghai Wonderland. This 380-room luxury hotel will be built almost entirely below the [...]

Rising popularity of multi centre escapes

Rising popularity of multi centre escapes

By on Apr 24, 2012 in Asia, Maldives, Middle East, Regions, United Arab Emirates   - Read 712 times

The concept of a bespoke luxury holiday is something that appeals to almost any kind of traveller, but increasingly we’re seeing more and more tourists looking specifically at multi centre breaks especially when planning a honeymoon. Quite possibly that may be down to our thirst for new horizons as a nation, but what some people [...]

Hong Kong’s 5 best buys

Hong Kong’s 5 best buys

By on Apr 11, 2012 in Accessories, Asia, China, Clothing, Hong Kong, Regions, Travel Equipment   - Read 2647 times

Despite the fact that luxury brands are opening retail stores at an unprecedented rate throughout mainland China (Shanghai is home to seven Chanel boutiques, compared to just three in Paris), an average of 14 million Chinese flock to Hong Kong every month to take advantage of duty-free discounts on luxury goods. Now, we’re not saying [...]

The top 5 luxury dining experiences in Vietnam

The top 5 luxury dining experiences in Vietnam

By on Mar 21, 2012 in Asia, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Vietnam   - Read 949 times

With Vietnam providing such a vast selection of restaurants up and down the span of the country, it can be difficult to decide what restaurants may be the best choice in providing quality Vietnamese food with a luxurious edge. As a traveller it is important to experience different tastes and flavours of the country but to also find [...]

Silversea confirms luxury cruise ship collision in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

Silversea confirms luxury cruise ship collision in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

By on Mar 20, 2012 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vietnam   - Read 520 times

Just when you thought the cruise industry had already had its fair share of bad publicity this year, it’s been confirmed that Silversea‘s luxury cruise ship, the Silver Shadow, collided in foggy conditions with a local commercial vessel in Ha Long Bay, about 5 miles off the coast of Vietnam.  Accounts of the scale of [...]

Top 10 holiday cocktails and their origins

Top 10 holiday cocktails and their origins

By on Mar 12, 2012 in Asia, Brazil, Caribbean, Cuba, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, North America, Puerto Rico, Regions, Singapore, South America, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe   - Read 1352 times

We all love a good cocktail whilst on holiday, the two go hand in hand like Bonnie and Clyde or roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. I’ve put together this little fun list of the best ones out there, where they hail from and how they are made: Singapore Sling, Singapore This fabulous cocktail was famously [...]

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