Less known than Phuket and its ton of luxury resorts, Ko Samui is a great destination to discover beautiful beaches and small islands. Just 1-hour flight from Bangkok, it also has a nice selction of high-end residences like the Six Senses Samui where we stayed 5 days. Wondering where to stay in Koh Samui? You are at the right place,…
Singapore is one of those places that never lose its charm no matter how many times you visit. Explore the city on foot or on rented bike and you’ll see what we mean; let’s see what are the 10 key points you have to discover! The meandering side streets and alleys lead to hidden art galleries and boutique stores and…
I tested many Asian business classes in the past few years, from Cathay Pacific or Singapore Airlines airline for instance, and I was delighted to compare them with the famous Korean Air Prestige Class. I boarded a Korean Air A380 aircraft for a long-haul flight between Seoul and Paris to experiment it. Korean Air made big investments in the past…
Spending a week in Seoul for a business trip is a great occasion to discover that gorgeous – and huge – city: its culture, its US-Japan influences and its luxury lifestyle life. Where is the best place to find these? Gangnam area for sure! Because of Seoul’s megacity size, I decided to stay in the luxury Gangnam district near my…
After a 4-night stay in Shanghai, I moved to the capital with the purpose to discover the Peninsula Beijing. It was my second trip in the city, few years after a fantastic stay in Aman at Summer Palace residence, so I was thrilled to visit a urban hotel this time. The Peninsula Beijing is ideally located in the city, within walking…
I lived one year in Shanghai, very near to the St Regis Shanghai Jingan construction site. I was very curious to see how amazing that new luxury hotel was so I took the opportunity of my first return trip in the city to stay there one night, after few days at the well-known address The Puli. And how was it?…
Hong Kong is known for its skycrapers excessiveness and crowded atmosphere. Finding a quiet and peaceful cocoon can be quite a challenge, especially for boutique-hotel lovers. So here I am! I found the perfect cozy place in the very centre of Hong Kong Island. Few years after visiting the sister property – and first opened – Mira Hong Kong on…
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