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Sep 26, 2016 | Contributor: Glenn HarrisTaking place over three days, Belmond’s Eastern and Oriental express train takes travelers from Singapore to Malaysia and ends in Bangkok. The train can accommodate up to 200 passengers, and based on the number of guests, will add or take away railway cars. Indoors the cars feature rich rosewood and elm paneling, brass fixtures and elegant lighting. ... Read More |
Aug 2, 2017 | Contributor: Selene NelsonIn a slim skyscraper in Bangkok's upmarket business district is the Banyan Tree Bangkok, one of the tallest hotels in the city. For years one of Bangkok's most esteemed hotels, how does it measure up in 2017? ... Read More |
Jul 24, 2017 | Contributor: Selene NelsonLocated on the banks of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, the AVANI Riverside Bangkok is one of the city’s new ... Read More |
Oct 24, 2016 | Contributor: Zia HansenAyutthaya is a stunning historical city with a spiritual richness that is now preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Just a 30-minute drive northwest of Bangkok, you can visit Ayutthaya for a quick afternoon excursion, but an overnight stay is recommended. ... Read More |
Sep 27, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoAccording to Mastercard’s annual Global Destinations Cities Index list, Bangkok will hold the title of the world’s number one tourist destination for 2016. The Thai city is projected to receive around 21.47 million international visitors by the end of the year. The index projects visitor volume and spend estimates for the calendar year to come up with their ranking of 132 most-visited cities. ... Read More |
Aug 31, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoArchitecture firm Büro Ole Scheeren was reaching for the stars when they designed the MahaNakhon tower, literally. The structure which was officially introduced to the world on Monday is now Bangkok's tallest skyscraper. At 1,029 feet, the building has 77 towers filled with a mix of retail, hotel and residential units. ... Read More |
Apr 2, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoLuxury hotels typically pull out all the stops when it comes to designing their property, deciding on which furnishings to use and what amenities to provide. But those looking to set themselves apart go even farther by hiring fashion designers to create their runway-style staff uniforms. ... Read More |
Nov 13, 2014 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoWith the year coming to an end in just seven short weeks, we thought we’d get plans for 2015 started with a look at next year’s cruises through Asia. Pairing together places such as Singapore with Bali and Mynamar with Tokyo, we couldn’t get enough of all the offerings available next year. We handpicked six of our favorites to share to give you a little bit of wanderlust for the continent filled with ancient wonders, mouth-watering cuisine and a deeply spiritual heritage. ... Read More |
Nov 13, 2013 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamTreat yourself to an urban vacation at The St. Regis Bangkok situated right at the heart of this remarkable Thai city. Exquisite nearby restaurants, boutique shopping, and Bangkok's internationally renowned elite businesses, and delectable cuisine are mere moments away for guests. ... Read More |
Mar 12, 2013 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanThe Sofitel So Bangkok has announced the completion of art installations throughout the hotel, designed by world-renowned designer Christian Lacroix.... Read More |
Dec 18, 2012 | Contributor: Katherine BondIn 1933, British writer James Hilton dubbed "Shangri-La" as the whimsical, cloud-topped Tibetan mountain area in his book, Lost Horizon. While Shangri-La was fictional in Hilton's depiction, Robert Kuok decided to make the term a real-life utopia, by opening his first luxury Shangri-La property in Singapore in 1971.... Read More |
Oct 14, 2011 | Contributor: The Daily MealIndustrial décor, unpretentious dishes, and denim-clad waiters are the order of the day here. Open from midday until past midnight, Tokyo Eat is popular with the city's young, artistic set as well as art-loving families.... Read More |
Oct 14, 2011 | Contributor: The Daily MealNo longer does museum dining mean an overpriced salad on a school lunch-style tray. Nowadays many museum restaurants are as pleasing as the masterpieces that adorn their walls. Designer-clad waiters, chic cafés housed in grand halls, and the chance to peek at artistic masterpieces over lunch all offer a spectacular multi-sensory dining experience. ... Read More |
Aug 10, 2011 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamThe latest Elemis Spa, now open at the St. Regis Bangkok, is the first Elemis Spa in South East Asia and one of only four Elemis Signature Spas worldwide, offering its guests a truly unique and elite experience.... Read More |
Jun 27, 2011 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanThe centuries old tradition of Champagne sabering seems to be making a comeback as elite restaurants and luxury hotels get in on the act.... Read More |
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