Nestled in beautiful Phang Nga Bay near Phuket is Six Senses Yao Noi, a crown jewel of luxury resort brand Six Senses. If perfection exists in the world of luxury travel, then Six Senses Yao Noi certainly comes very close to it. Seldom do we come across a resort that blends so many desirable elements(…)
La Flora Patong is a five-star boutique hotel situated along Phuket’s massively popular Patong Beach. It boasts an unrivaled combination of a convenient location, direct beach access, luxurious accommodation and good service. I spent three days with my family at the hotel on our last trip to Phuket and came away impressed. A member of(…)
Scholars And Debutants: A Contrast Of Ascetic And Opulent Luxuries is a two-part exhibit looking into the rare history of what may be regarded as scholarly objects, such as Chinese wood artifacts and ancient trinkets, as they happen to belong, once upon a time to scholars, then society’s elite circle. Numbering one hundred (100), these scholarly(…)
Recently I had the pleasure of visiting the The Langham Huntington, Pasadena (my review is HERE). One of the highlights of my stay was the hotel’s Afternoon Tea With Wedgwood. The Langham tradition of Afternoon Tea dates back to June 10, 1865, when their first luxury hotel opened its doors in Europe. The tradition is(…)
The Langham Huntington, Pasadena has just celebrated its 100th anniversary. Like a fine wine, this heritage hotel simply gets better with age. I had a wonderful five-day stay and my only regret was that I didn’t stay longer. My journey from Hong Kong to California didn’t get off to a great start, however, as my(…)
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, Ubud, Bali Nestled away in the cultural hub of Ubud in Bali, the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan is one of my favorite hotels as it offers a luxury experience amidst tranquil natural surroundings. I especially enjoyed the beautiful grounds, excellent facilities and friendly staff of the hotel. It(…)
Photos by Sylvia Le Dung Surrounded by pristine nature, JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa is a luxury resort set on the picturesque Muskoka region in Ontario, Canada. Open all year, the resort boasts a variety of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages; including a year-round indoor-outdoor pool and Spa Rosseau. The resort offers(…)
Photos by Sylvia Le Dung Austrian female painter Xenia Hausner is having her first solo exhibition in Hong Kong. “Look Left Look Right: Solo exhibition of Xenia Hausner” showcases large-scale paintings executed on outsized canvases or spread across multiple panels. The exhibit features portraits of females inspired by the artist’s past journeys in Hong Kong and Asia. Cinematic(…)
