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Apr 6, 2012 | Contributor: Chad Chisholm | 1 CommentBuilt in 1901, the luxury hotel Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has been host to many celebrities, politicians, and dignitaries. The 364 guest rooms are situated in two wings, with 106 rooms in the original Metropole wing and 236 rooms, including 18 suites, in the newer and more contemporary Opera Wing.... Read More | 
Mar 29, 2012 | Contributor: James Rothaar | 1 CommentThe world-renowned auction house selected Jinqing Caroline Cai to be its first managing director in China. Ms. Cai will effectively assume her new executive level position... Read More | 
Sep 20, 2011 | Contributor: Courtney Driver | 3 CommentsYou cannot fully appreciate the immensity of a building like Hong Kong’s ICC tower, until you view it from afar. Even from the windows at the top of the Ritz-Carlton, which occupies all of the utmost levels of the building, it takes a moment of studying the landscape: realizing that you can blot out cars and semi-trucks down below with the tip of your thumb.... Read More | |
Sep 20, 2011 | Contributor: Courtney Driver You cannot fully appreciate the immensity of a building like Hong Kong’s ICC tower, until you view it from afar. Even from the windows at the top of the Ritz-Carlton, which occupies all of the utmost levels of the building, it takes a moment of studying the landscape: realizing that you can blot out cars and semi-trucks down below with the tip of your thumb. Helicopters are not authorized to fly as high as the space that the hotel occupies. That is how high it is. The shape of the ICC building mimics that of a dragon, a fitting homage to this iconic Asian city that it seems to guard.... Read More | 
Sep 2, 2011 | Contributor: Lena Katz | 1 CommentThe W Retreat Seminyak looks nothing like a W Hotel, and nothing like a Balinese hotel either. Regardless, it raises the bar in both categories, and is a triumph for parent company Starwood.... Read More | 
Aug 26, 2011 | Contributor: Lena KatzHong Kong is a city that can make your head spin. From its massive airport, where everyone seems to be speaking a different language - usually at top volume into their cell phones - to the trains and taxis whizzing hither and yon, to the glass-hulled shopping centers squatting over tiny, bustling restaurants and specialty merchants selling diamonds and dim-sum; it’s a bit much to process.... Read More | 
Aug 18, 2011 | Contributor: Stefanie PayneHikkaduwa, [also called "Hikka" (slang)] is located in the south of the island of Sri Lanka. A three hour drive from the capital city, Colombo, the beach and the sea are what beckon people to this coastal beach town.... Read More | 
Apr 22, 2010 | Contributor: James Rothaar | 1 CommentLuxury Resorts: This is among the best places in the world for snorkeling and diving. Behold, the enchanting Misool Eco Resort, which is located on a private island in Southern Raja Ampat. This eco-friendly resort is as secluded and exotic as it is ecologically sound and luxurious.
The privately owned island of Batbitim is surrounded by 400 kilometers of sea that is an enforced no-take zone. The entire resort is made from island driftwood. There are eight aboveground suites that stand on stilts above the tranquil waters.... Read More | 
Dec 27, 2009 | Contributor: Katherine BondLuxury Cruises: When one wants to travel to obscure destinations, the options for a luxury experience are often limited.Fortunately, the cruise industry has increasingly answered the call from travelers looking for exotic travel with the comforts... Read More | 
Dec 9, 2009 | Contributor: Katherine BondResorts & Spas: Amid a jungle of overgrown skyscrapers and a sea of serious money moguls, a bounty of luxurious hotels, restaurants and spas have cropped up in cosmopolitan Hong Kong.... Read More | 
Sep 18, 2009 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanLuxury Resorts: When traveling to Bali, a stop in North Bali at the Damai Lovina resort is a must. The recently rejuvenated luxury resort caters to an exclusive kind of guest, one who appreciates the finer things in life, whether it is a gourmet or... Read More | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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