Flying into Yangon by night and you’re immediately struck by the darkness below. Rather than the sparkling dance of millions of lights you would normally associate with a city of over 7 million, the twilit landscape is occasionally broken by …
As part of Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts continued expansion in the 4-star, experiential travel sector, the group recently welcomed to their portfolio the new Hotel Jen …
A spankingly new Kerry Hotel has just opened in Hong Kong on Victoria Harbour’s Hung Hom Bay. The 16-storey property will be Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts fourth Hong Kong …
As I lay flat – arms crossed, breath coming in short gasps – at the top of a 9-storey tall mega-waterslide, I wonder at the will (or maybe the reasoning) it takes to construct such a gargantuan feat of water-filled human ingenuity in …
With a new generation of mobile, technologically savvy corporate travellers crisscrossing the globe, hoteliers are being forced to play catch-up. Slow internet speeds coupled …
It’s dark within the covered Kimironko Market despite the warm, sunny day in Rwanda. Seamstresses using pedal-operated sewing machines sit lining the outer perimeter of the …
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll have heard of the renowned American glass sculptor, Dale Chihuly. New York’s Botanical Garden (NYBG) is receiving much-deserved acclaim for its recently opened exhibit of Chihuly’s delicate, …
French chef Gabriel Kreuther must have beat a record for the fastest Michelin star awarded to a new restaurant. Kreuther opened his eponymous restaurant in Manhattan just …
Newport, Rhode Island brings visions of sailboats bobbing in water the colour of dark sapphires, bright skies, and polo-clad, sun-tanned preppies. However, winter is a great …
Visitors to England will, no doubt, have heard of – if not visited – the ancient Roman city of Bath, about three hours west of London. Yes, it’s lovely and charming, and oh-so-touristy. But, just a 20-minute ride, or about the same …
Fancy a slab of marbled steak as street food? What about Shakespeare or Gogol performed with puppets? Welcome to Voronezh, the capital of Russia’s European region and one city …
In the heart of London’s lawyer district, and a short walk from theatre-land, sits one of the coolest, classiest multi-venue hotels in town. The Rosewood London, just a few …
Hotel loyalty schemes are never really heralded as trendsetters in business but the recent announcement of the integration of Shangri-La Resorts Golden Circle and Taj Hotels Inner Circle’s loyalty programmes does suggest both hotel groups are …
Amy Hughes Just off Fifth Avenue at the corner of 32nd Street, sits a newcomer to Manhattan’s posse of luxury hotels. Smooth white stone, and light wood paneling create a …
A private jet hire company has dropped everything to answer the burning question: how much does it really cost to fly by private jet and say goodbye to the horrors of regular …
