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7 of the best luxury spas in Asia

By James Jayasundera on Jan 29, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, Bhutan, China, Hong Kong, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Japan, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka

Asia is home some of the best spas in the world. Whether you’re looking for romantic downtime, solitary pampering or to experience the practice of Ayurvedic medicine, a great spa for a relaxing holiday is crucial. For the spa lovers and those looking to rest their weary body, we’ve put together seven of the very

5 hotels for vegan luxury and Michelin-starred dining in Hong Kong

By Paul Eyers on Jan 19, 2016 in Accommodation, China, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hong Kong, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

Our love of luxury travel and our search for the best vegan food in the world recently took us to Hong Kong, where the skyscrapers dominate the skyline and hustle and bustle oozes from every corner of the city. The opportunity to find a world class luxury hotel is Hong Kong is everywhere with all

Top 5 Asian city hotel retreats

By Chinmoy Lad on Jul 18, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Hong Kong, Hotels, India, Japan, Macau, Regions, Thailand

Cities provide a landscape where it often feels like the world converges: a place that brings together people from all over the state, region, country or even the world, in a unique environment, resulting in a buzzing atmosphere that is bursting at its seams with creativity and a constant stream of new ideas: from culture

Top 10 cities in the world for marriage proposals

By Fergus Appleton on Apr 02, 2015 in Asia, Attractions, Australia, China, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Going Out, Hong Kong, Italy, Middle East, Nevada, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Getting engaged is the most exciting, nerve wracking, and potentially important day of your life. For years to come (hopefully!), your story about the planning, thought process, and personal touches behind how and, perhaps more importantly, where you ‘popped the question’ will be told and retold on countless occasions. The pressure for a memorable and

6 far-flung business class flights from under £1,700 return

By Paul Johnson on Mar 24, 2015 in Africa, Asia, China, Ghana, Hong Kong, Middle East, Regions, Thailand, United Arab Emirates

If you sometimes find yourself struggling to justify the extra expenditure of a business class flight, which can often amount to several thousand £s, then you are in luck as right now as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is having a sale on its KLM World Business Class flights, with prices starting from as little £1,249 return and many

Top 3 luxury hotels in Hong Kong

By Hilary Stockton on Nov 20, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Hong Kong, Hotels, Regions

Hong Kong is the world’s most vertical city, resulting in an iconic skyline that forms the backdrop for a nightly laser show showcasing some of its most dramatic skyscrapers. But it’s more than a top financial center and trade hub; it’s practically a must on any trip to Asia, especially for foodies and nightlife aficionados.

5 of the best luxury stays, worth each and every one of their 5 stars

By Monique van Tulder on Oct 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, California, China, Europe, Hong Kong, Hotels, India, Leisure Travel, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

True hotel luxury envelops you from first moment of contact – continuing in the myriad of subtle touches during your stay – all adding to a sum total worth every dollar. Many attempt to emulate. Certainly, bed linen thread count, furnishings and beautiful lobbies can be attained and in many instances equalled. However, getting the

5 luxurious travel experiences to enjoy with kids (keeping adults happy too)

By Monique van Tulder on Oct 22, 2014 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Australia, China, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Family Travel, Fiji, France, Hong Kong, Hotels, India, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Western Europe, Worldwide

When it comes to luxury travel with children there are two schools of thought. One camp might suggest leaving them at home while the grown-ups enjoy; another believes firmly that the travel seed planted early will cultivate offspring with curious, contributing outlooks. I have a foot either side – some experiences are best left to

Flying Club Bauhinia and business class with Hong Kong Airlines

By Chinmoy Lad on Aug 07, 2014 in Air Travel, Asia, China, Hong Kong, Regions, Speciality Travel

Increasingly in the modern market, an airline is judged not only by its business and first class, but also by its private or members’ lounge at various airports – most certainly for short-haul trips, where time spent in the aircraft itself is minimal. A new VIP lounge – Club Bauhinia – situated near Gate 23 at

Armani/Aqua - Salt Discovery Six Course Experience Menu

By Chinmoy Lad on May 21, 2014 in Asia, China, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hong Kong, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

Salt. It’s the single most important ingredient in a chef’s repertoire, and one of the oldest methods of curing and preserving, and the seasoning of food is arguably the important aspect of cooking or processing of food. And yet, it’s an incredibly under-emphasised ingredient. There is much more to salt and its use in food than

10 'can't miss' rooftop bars around the world

By Breanna Wilson on May 20, 2014 in Asia, Bars, China, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, Hong Kong, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Leisure Travel, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Singapore, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

There is nothing that compares to the feeling and excitement that overwhelms you when you arrive in a new city. The excitement and anticipation to try new foods, interact with new people and new ways of life, and experience things that you never knew existed. So, to start planning all of these great things you’re

Asia's top 7 alternative suites

By Chinmoy Lad on Apr 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Featured, Hong Kong, Hotels, Indonesia, Maldives, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, Thailand

Booking a Presidential suite is the ultimate in luxury, for those that can afford it. But suites at a level or two below the Presidential suite often offer a staggering array of luxuries, from oversized space to private terraces to personalised service, at a (relative) fraction of the Presidential suite cost. Check out these alternative

Top 5 business lunches in Hong Kong

By Chinmoy Lad on Apr 10, 2014 in Asia, China, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hong Kong, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

Business lunches are often used as an excuse to hold informal meetings with corporate clients and splurge on the account, all while enjoying a fine meal, a comforting and often sophisticated environment and good company. With Hong Kong’s traditional business centre relatively constrained within Central and Tsim Sha Tsui, there are a plethora of upscale

Hutong, Hong Kong – 10th anniversary special menu

By Chinmoy Lad on Mar 31, 2014 in Asia, China, Going Out, Hong Kong, Regions, Restaurants

In an ever-changing city where most restaurants last five or six years, celebrating a 10 year anniversary means you must be doing something right. Hutong, Aqua Restaurant Group’s northern Chinese restaurant just one floor below their flagship restaurant-cum-bar, Aqua, in the sail-shaped One Peking, is a jaw-dropping expansive space with a curved high-ceiling window that

5 hotels to watch the sun rise

By Chinmoy Lad on Mar 26, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, California, China, Hong Kong, Hotels, Maldives, North America, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, USA

“The early bird catches the worm,” as the renowned idiom states. One of the true joys of life is watching the sun rise, slowly lightening the cool, dark dawn with the warm rays of the star that burns brightly in the centre of our solar system. This phenomenon has been the inspiration for many a

Romantic highs in Hong Kong

By Paul Johnson on Feb 11, 2014 in Asia, Attractions, Bars, China, Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, Going Out, Honeymoons, Hong Kong, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

With an international reputation for luxury and with more than a hint of the exotic, Hong Kong is the ideal place to indulge your romantic side. Furthermore, Cupid’s bow will strike twice in Hong Kong this year as the Chinese (Spring Lantern Festival) and Western Valentine’s Day fall together. For couples who want to go

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