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10 incredible hotel swimming pools

By Paul Johnson on Dec 20, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, California, China, Egypt, Europe, Florida, France, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Hotels, Iceland, Mexico, Nevada, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Courtesy of Forbes: Intercontinental Hong Kong La Casa Que Canta, Zihuatanejo, Mexico The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV Bacara Resort & Spa, Santa Barbara, CA St. Regis Resort, Bora Bora Paradisus Riviera Cancún, Mexico Blue Lagoon, Iceland Club Dauphin Pool at the Grand Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, French

Lawry's The Prime Rib, Hong Kong

By Paul Johnson on Sep 27, 2006 in Asia, China, Going Out, Hong Kong, Regions, Restaurants

Maxim’s Group has just opened its flagship restaurant, Lawry’s The Prime Rib. This latest American fine dining restaurant, situated at Lee Gardens, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, is the 8th Lawry’s restaurant in the world and the 4th in Asia. It specialises in classic beef dishes, with the focus on roasted prime ribs, such as the

Ngong Ping 360, Hong Kong

By Paul Johnson on Sep 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Hong Kong, Regions, Resorts

Ngong Ping 360 is a new attraction in Hong Kong which opens on the 18th September 2006. Situated on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island, it consists of a 5.7km cable car journey up to the world’s largest, seated, outdoor, bronze Buddha, known as the Tian Tan Buddha Statue. At the top, visitors will be able to

Holidays for Couples Readers' Choice Awards 2006

By Paul Johnson on Jul 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, China, Cruises & Boat Travel, Fiji, Honeymoons, Hong Kong, Hotels, Indonesia, Magazines, Maldives, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Literature, Worldwide

The Australian magazine Holidays for Couples has unveiled the winners of its Readers’ Choice Awards for 2006. Here’s a summary of the gold award winners: Best Hotel/Resort South East Asia: Conrad Bali Resort & Spa, Indonesia Best Hotel/Resort Indian Ocean: Angsana Resort & Spa Maldives Ihuru, Maldives Best Hotel/Resort Pacific Islands: Sofitel Fiji Resort &

Hong Kong Symphony of Lights

By Paul Johnson on Jun 20, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Bars, China, Events, Going Out, Hong Kong, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany

If you’re ever in Hong Kong, make sure you get a good vantage point from which to admire the skyline one evening… at around 8pm. It’s at that time every night in Hong Kong that you can marvel at a laser-light spectacle known as A Symphony of Lights. The event has been running for

Charity eBay auction by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts

By Paul Johnson on Jun 05, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Middle East, Oceania, Oman, Regions, Resorts, Singapore, Thailand

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is planning a global eBay charity auction to benefit Care for Children on 7th June 2006. Shangri-La hotels have created 14 exclusive luxury travel experiences with a combined retail value of over US$100,000 for the 10-day online auction, which will end on 17th June. The auction packages will feature metropolitan destinations

The all-new Madame Tussauds Hong Kong

By Paul Johnson on May 17, 2006 in Asia, Attractions, Celebrities, China, Going Out, Hong Kong, Regions, Travel Miscellany

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

Top skylines in the world

By Paul Johnson on May 06, 2006 in Asia, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, Germany, Hong Kong, Illinois, Japan, Malaysia, Middle East, New York, North America, Oceania, Pennsylvania, Regions, Singapore, South America, South Korea, Texas, United Arab Emirates, USA, Washington, Western Europe

According to diserio.com, the best skyline in the world is that of Hong Kong, pictured right. Personally, 15th-placed Seattle gets my vote, thanks to the beautiful backdrop of Mount Rainier. The article sums up the top 18 skylines in the world as: 1. Hong Kong (China) 2. Chicago (USA) 3. Shanghai (China) 4. New York

The Tablet 10: Best of Asia

By Paul Johnson on Mar 20, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Hong Kong, Hotels, Indonesia, Japan, Regions, Taiwan, Thailand

Are you seeking the best that Asia has to offer? Courtesy of another ‘Tablet 10’ from Tablet Hotels, here’s the pick of the bunch: The Peninsula – Kowloon, Hong Kong The Oriental – Bangkok, Thailand Park Hyatt Tokyo – Tokyo, Japan The Peninsula Bangkok – Bangkok, Thailand Claska – Tokyo, Japan The Sukhothai Bangkok –

Top 10: Travelers' Choice luxury hotel winners

By Paul Johnson on Feb 22, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, China, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hong Kong, Hotels, Hungary, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Regions, Resorts, South Carolina, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, USA, Worldwide

No need to take a chance on your next vacation. Pamper yourself at the 10 most luxurious hotels, as chosen by TripAdvisor travelers. 1. Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong 2. Mina A’ Salam at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai 3. Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai 4. Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace, Budapest

Hong Kong Arts Festival

By Paul Johnson on Feb 07, 2006 in Asia, China, Events, Hong Kong, Regions, Travel Miscellany

Running from 9th February and until 13th March 2006, the 34th Hong Kong Arts Festival celebrates the city’s cultural dynamism with theatre, opera, classical music and dance. Billed as the premier arts event in Hong Kong, it features overseas and local artists of renown in an eclectic array of music, theatre, dance, popular entertainment, film

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