Category: Asia

Dinner for two: top 5 ultimate dining experiences

Dinner for two: top 5 ultimate dining experiences

By on Feb 28, 2013 in Asia, Cambodia, China, Iceland, Indonesia, Regions, Vietnam, Western Europe   - Read 4117 times

Nothing spells romance like an intimate dinner for two but who says Valentine’s Day is the only time that calls for something spectacular? For times when even booking the best table at the hot new restaurant just won’t cut it, you can always count on nature to provide the unforgettable.  Here are our five top [...]

10 of the world’s most unusual restaurants

10 of the world’s most unusual restaurants

By on Feb 28, 2013 in Asia, Bars, Belgium, Europe, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, India, Japan, Maldives, Middle East, New York, North America, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 10889 times

Travelling has its benefits, among them being able to shock people with tales of where you’ve been, what you’ve done and where you’ve eaten. There’s nothing more satisfying than making your friends and family shriek, ‘you did what?!’ Well, if it’s the shock factor you’re after, we’ve got just the thing for you; a list of 10 of the world’s most unusual restaurants. [...]

5 of the world’s best luxury destinations for Spring skiing

5 of the world’s best luxury destinations for Spring skiing

By on Feb 28, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Canada, Europe, France, Hotels, Japan, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Sweden, USA, Utah, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 3841 times

With blue skies, soft snow and pleasant temperatures, spring is arguably the best time of year for a ski vacation. These top destinations add lively culture and unique experiences that appeal to storm chasers and social skiers alike, so here are our 5 best luxury destinations for Spring skiing: L’Escape Killy, France A vast area encompassing the resorts of Tignes [...]

The world’s largest panoramic photograph

The world’s largest panoramic photograph

By on Feb 25, 2013 in Asia, China, Europe, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 8102 times

The world’s largest panorama used to be a fantastic 114-gigapixel image of Shanghai, but now that’s been superceded by an incredible image four times its size. Four months were spent stitching together 48,000 images of London, allowing you to see up to a staggering 15 miles away. The pictures were taken from the top of [...]

Interview with Roy McKenzie, CEO of London Serviced Apartments Ltd.

Interview with Roy McKenzie, CEO of London Serviced Apartments Ltd.

By on Feb 25, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Caribbean, China, Europe, Hotels, Netherlands Antilles, Regions, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe   - Read 4748 times

Roy McKenzie is a former corporate lawyer turned entrepreneur who has owned and operated London Serviced Apartments Ltd. since 2000. He and his business are London specialists in finding serviced apartments for business and leisure travellers for both short and long term stays. What is it that you do exactly? Customers from all around the world [...]

Man visits all 201 countries without using a plane

Man visits all 201 countries without using a plane

By on Feb 25, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Cape Verde, Congo, Eastern Europe, Europe, Gabon, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Russia, South Korea, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Websites, Worldwide   - Read 4213 times

Visiting all 201 countries in the world is a feat in itself that few people ever achieve. British man Graham Hughes, though, has taken that challenge to a new level. He’s visited every country in the world in just 1,426 days, covering 160,000 miles in the process – and incredibly, he’s done it all without [...]

Afternoon tea redefined in Shanghai

Afternoon tea redefined in Shanghai

By on Feb 24, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Featured, Food and Drink, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany   - Read 3195 times

Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai is redefining afternoon tea in Shanghai by launching the Champagne Afternoon Tea. Upon being seated, guests will be presented with Champagne flutes for an option to enjoy an unlimited flow of Taittinger Champagne. A ritual around creating the perfect brew is next on the agenda for guests, be it a cappuccino [...]

Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa

Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa

By on Feb 24, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Real Estate, Regions   - Read 2422 times

New to China is the Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa in Yunnan Province, just an hour’s drive from Jinghong International Airport. This hidden enclave of tropical majesty along a sweeping curve of the Luosuo River is set within lush gardens and water features, and comprises 80 Deluxe guest rooms, as well as 23 one, two [...]

The world’s scariest hotel swimming pool?

The world’s scariest hotel swimming pool?

By on Feb 24, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Featured, Fun Stuff, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany   - Read 20321 times

Here’s a contender for the world’s scariest hotel swimming pool, designed by Singaporean firm Chan Sau Yan Associate. The pool at the Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Kangqiao is 30 metres long and can be found on the 24th floor of the hotel, perched high above the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Situated in [...]

Dreaming of Maldives

Dreaming of Maldives

By on Feb 24, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 3414 times

The following video teaser is an independent production shot by by Sakis Papadopoulos – it shows Gili Lankanfushi, formerly known as Soneva Gili. With 45 overwater villas, this resort lies on North Male Atoll in the Maldives, and combines barefoot luxury with sophistication. Book before April 2013 and receive all kinds of additional benefits – see their [...]

Top 10 life-changing travel experiences

Top 10 life-changing travel experiences

By on Feb 22, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Central America, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, Guatemala, India, Kenya, Myanmar, Nepal, Norway, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Russia, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Western Europe   - Read 13437 times

Sick of the humdrum tourist destinations? Online travel agency ZUJI.com.au has searched the globe to come up with a list of the top 10 life-changing travel experiences, guaranteed to give you a new appreciation for planet Earth (and bragging rights).  So, without further ado, here’s the list: Admire the Mayan ruins of Tikal, Guatemala Once [...]

5 of the best luxury accommodation options for families

5 of the best luxury accommodation options for families

By on Feb 20, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Family Travel, Hotels, Morocco, North America, Oceania, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel   - Read 3407 times

Just because you are travelling with your family, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a little luxury. From whole islands, that you can hire out all to yourself, to safari lodges which cater to even the youngest of guests, there are plenty of options available for you and your family. Here are 5 of the best [...]

The top 3 trips to make before you turn 40

The top 3 trips to make before you turn 40

By on Feb 19, 2013 in Africa, Asia, Benin, Europe, Ghana, North Korea, Regions, Togo, Western Europe   - Read 16016 times

Nora Ephron once said, “Oh, how I regret not having worn a bikini for the entire year I was twenty-six. If anyone young is reading this, go, right this minute, put on a bikini, and don’t take it off until you’re thirty-four.” The bikini is a metaphor. The ultimate luxury is youth. All the gold [...]

Kids stay, play and eat for free at Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa

Kids stay, play and eat for free at Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa

By on Feb 18, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany   - Read 2241 times

Here’s an offer not to miss if you travel as a family. If guests travel with children, then as long as they are staying in the same villa as their parents at the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa - they stay, play and eat for free. The Maldives is a stunning tropical destination, a country made up [...]

One of the world’s most famous luxury hotels: the Taj Lake Palace

One of the world’s most famous luxury hotels: the Taj Lake Palace

By on Feb 18, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, India, Regions, Resorts   - Read 4794 times

One of the world’s most well-known luxury hotels, the Taj Lake Palace was the film set for a major part of the James Bond motion picture ‘Octopussy’. This decadent hotel was portrayed as the Bond girl’s secret lair, and appears to be floating in the middle of Lake Pichola. Reached only by a short boat [...]

Devdan – Treasure of the Archipelago: a showcase of Indonesia’s cultural beauty

Devdan – Treasure of the Archipelago: a showcase of Indonesia’s cultural beauty

By on Feb 10, 2013 in Asia, Events, Indonesia, Regions, Travel Miscellany   - Read 3468 times

“Devdan – Treasure of the Archipelago” is not a drama, nor it is a musical. Devdan is defined by its creators as a modern & contemporary acrobatic and dance performance that is inspired by the culture of Indonesia. The 90-minute show is designed to be a showcase of several cultures from the archipelago and crafted [...]

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