I love Bangkok for its variety of luxury hotels. After staying one night in the city center, I decided to retreat and indulge at The Siam Hotel, a recent peaceful place along Chao Phraya river far away from the fuss. Concepts of boutique hotel and urban resort are more and more developed in the luxury hospitality industry, but it’s pretty…
Several years after a first experience with luxury hotel in Japan, I took the occasion of a trip in Thailand to experiment Japanese luxury once more with Okura Prestige Bangkok. Indeed, the Thai capital hosts since 2012 this stunning gateway to Japan near Lumpini Park. I had no precise expectation before arriving at Okura Prestige Bangkok. I knew it was…
Cathay Pacific offers access to many Business and First lounges at Hong Kong airport. After reviewing The Pier Business Class lounge last year, I had a chance this time to enter The Wing just before a First Class flight to Bangkok. Located few meters away from customs, The Wing First Class lounge offers comfortable spaces with full view over the…
I had the chance to attend one of those once-in-a-lifetime VIP-only events on July 10th, 2017 at Intercontinental Hong Kong with Alain Ducasse and Dom Perignon’s Chef de Cave Richard Geoffroy, for the introduction of new vintage Champage P2 2000, also called “Plenitude Deuxieme”. And guess what, I had an exclusive talk with them! When you are invited to a unique…
One advantage of living in Hong Kong is the great miles reward offers available with almost credit cards, linked to your Asia Miles account. As a consequence, depending on your spending you can quickly convert them into… Cathay Pacific First Class tickets! Cathay Pacific has been awarded for its premium cabins since a very long time. After reviewing its business…
After many years going to worldwide spas experimenting only 60-min or 90-min massages, I decided to try out a full day spa package at Mira Hong Kong. It included 4 hours of treatment as well as complimentary access to the pool and fitness center. Can’t be more revitalizing! Among the large Hong Kong Spa offer, Mira Spa proposes some full…
Located on Lake Koggala (about 40 minutes from the city of Galle on the southern tip of Sri Lanka), Tri Lanka is a property that’s all about indulgence. The team here hasn’t cut any corners – fluffy towels, extraordinary views of the lake, dreamy amenities that you’ll no doubt want to pop into your carry-on bag on the way home…it…
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