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Europe RestaurantsPark Chinois Restaurant, London: Posh Chinese Extravagance
If you were to cross the sexy, opium-den ambiance of Janet Jackson’s 90’s music video ‘If‘, with the atmospheric mood of that most stylish of stylish films In the Mood for Love, …
Europe HotelsAqua Blu Boutique Hotel & Spa, Kos: Glossy addition to Kos island
With so many challenging incidents happening across Europe, the other Mr. Highlife and I debated long and hard about how and where to spend our European summer holiday. Taking into …
Asia Pacific HotelsThe Surin Resort, Phuket: Swiftly becoming our second home
Frangipani is without question the unmistakable signature scent of The Surin. A heady and intoxicating aroma I’ve come to associate with this luxury beach resort, its ubiquity is all down …
Asia Pacific HotelsKeraton Plaza – a Luxury Collection Hotel, Jakarta: Haven of private luxury
When it comes to an island nation like Indonesia, it’s easy to forget just how expansive its territories are, stretching from Malaysia in the west, all the way to Papua New …
Asia Pacific RestaurantsLe Planteur Restaurant, Yangon: The smartest address in Yangon
After a busy day shopping and a visit to the awe-inspiring Shwedagon Pagoda, we were ready to celebrate what had been a surprisingly uplifting and memorable trip to Myanmar on …
Europe HotelsHotel Cala Saona, Formentera: Idyllic island hideaway
I’ve wanted to visit Formentera for as long as I can remember. Mesmerised by images of iconic Playa Illetas and travel editorial descriptions of a laid-back Bohemian lifestyle and sleepy seaside …
Asia Pacific HotelsLa Veranda Resort MGallery Collection, Phu Quoc: Simply fantastic
I had a mad longing to return to Phu Quoc – such an undiscovered gem of an island, a mere hour’s flight from Ho Chi Minh City in the Gulf of Thailand. While …
Europe HotelsWestin Palace Hotel, Madrid: In the heart of Madrid
The Westin Palace – a landmark hotel in Madrid, benefits from a superb location overlooking Plaza de las Cortes. As you ascend the marble staircase to reach the frescoed lobby, …
Hotels North AmericaSt. Regis Hotel, Mexico City: Still a great luxury hotel
Very rarely do I have a habit of playing favourites with hotels. It usually takes something really special for me to want to repeat a stay, as life’s too short to ignore all …
Asia Pacific HotelsShangri-la Hotel, Tokyo: Discreet luxury with uncompromising service
Is there any other place like Tokyo? This is a city that effortlessly manages to combine centuries old tradition and culture, with a view of the modern world that’s brashly …