Hotels & Resorts

The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman

The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman

Impeccable Service and Stunning Vistas at The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman Stephanie Lagopoulos Almost every luxury resort, irrelevant of location, claims to offer world-class service. While that may be true for some, it is undoubtedly the case at The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, where the hotel’s staff cannot do enough to make sure your stay is comfortable(…)

Gallery: Fairmont Singapore

Gallery: Fairmont Singapore

Fairmont Singapore is a five star business hotel conveniently located in Singapore’s central business districts and only a 20-minute drive away from the Changi Airport. It offers guests a wide array of luxury options including 15 restaurants and bars, a swimming pool and a spa. Worth noting are the award-winning Willow Stream Spa, which is(…)

Review: The Pavilions Phuket; where Luxury Meets Romance

Review: The Pavilions Phuket; where Luxury Meets Romance

The epitome of luxury resort living in Phuket Text & Photography | Emily Lee Standing high among the furiously competitive luxury hotel and resort market on Phuket island is The Pavilions Phuket, an adult-only resort catering to couples seeking an intimate island retreat experience. The all pool-villas resort was established in 2005, and has since(…)

Gallery: Best Sunset Views in Phuket

Gallery: Best Sunset Views in Phuket

We recently visited two luxury resorts in Phuket and incidentally, both claim to offer the best views on the island. Situated atop one of the highest hills in the northern part of the island is 360° by The Pavilions Resort, a lounge/bar offering panoramic views of the region with an outdoor patio. In addition to(…)

Review: La Residenza Singapore

Review: La Residenza Singapore

Long-stay option along historic Singapore River Text & Photography | Sylvia Le Dung Touted as “one of the most opulent serviced apartments in Singapore”, La Residenza is housed inside the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore. It offers 24 contemporarily furnished suites for the long-stay traveler. Related Story: Review: Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore Location: A unique selling point(…)

North America’s Top 5 Ski Resorts

North America’s Top 5 Ski Resorts

Let’s admit it – no one likes when those long, hot summer days slowly turn into Fall, making way for the snow and slush of Winter. What better way to remove some of that Winter-related anguish, than to start planning your next snowy getaway? So head into your storage closet, try on those ski boots(…)

Review: The Farm at San Benito: Holistic Wellness and Beauty

Review: The Farm at San Benito: Holistic Wellness and Beauty

The Farm at San Benito offers an exemplary wellness experience  Text & Photography | Emily Lee Mention The Farm at San Benito and you are bound to peak the interest of your listener. Long recognized as one of the leading wellness resorts in the world, The Farm offers a slew of holistic programs designed to(…)

Interview with Yoshiharu Hoshino, Hoshino Resorts Co., Ltd.

Interview with Yoshiharu Hoshino, Hoshino Resorts Co., Ltd.

Photo by Ben Ma As would likely be expected, Yoshiharu Hoshino is a modest and highly disciplined businessman, but the soft-spoken and Ivy-league educated President of Hoshino Resorts Co., Ltd. is also a fervent skier, and an ice hockey aficionado, who counts Wayne Gretzky among his heroes. Macaron Magazine’s Editor in Chief and Founder, Ben(…)