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From Singapore to Bangkok on Belmond's 3-Day Train Excursion

Sep 26, 2016  |   Contributor: Glenn Harris

Taking 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.

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The View From The Top: Inside The Banyan Tree Bangkok

Aug 2, 2017  |   Contributor: Selene Nelson

In 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?

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Inside The AVANI Riverside, Bangkok's New and Chic Hotspot

Jul 24, 2017  |   Contributor: Selene Nelson

Located on the banks of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, the AVANI Riverside Bangkok is one of the city’s new

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Sala Ayutthaya: A Weekend Escape From Bangkok

Oct 24, 2016  |   Contributor: Zia Hansen

Ayutthaya 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.

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2016's Top Travel Destination Is...

Sep 27, 2016  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

According 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. 

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The New MahaNakhon Becomes Bangkok's Tallest Skyscraper

Aug 31, 2016  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Architecture 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.

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5 Luxury Hotels With Fashion Designers Behind Their Runway-Chic Uniforms

Apr 2, 2015  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Luxury 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. 

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6 Cruise Itineraries Across Asia That You Should Embark On in 2015

Nov 13, 2014  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

With 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.

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The St. Regis Bangkok: An Urban Hotel With Uncompromising Class & Elegance

Nov 13, 2013  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Treat 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.

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Sofitel So Bangkok Completes Design Project by Christian Lacroix

Mar 12, 2013  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

The Sofitel So Bangkok has announced the completion of art installations throughout the hotel, designed by world-renowned designer Christian Lacroix.... Read More

From Singapore to Bangkok, Discovering What Makes Shangri-La Hotels of Asia So Iconic

Dec 18, 2012  |   Contributor: Beck Bamberger

In 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

Mouthwatering Museum Dining Around the World

Oct 14, 2011  |   Contributor: The Daily Meal

Industrial 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

Mouthwatering Museum Dining Around the World

Oct 14, 2011  |   Contributor: The Daily Meal

No 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.

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The St. Regis Bangkok Introduces the First Elemis Spa in South East Asia

Aug 10, 2011  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

The 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

Luxury Hotels Bring Back Traditional Champagne Sabering Ritual

Jun 27, 2011  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

The 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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