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Eco-Friendly Luxury Hotels in Riviera Nayarit for Earth Day

Eco-Friendly Luxury Hotels in Riviera Nayarit for Earth Day

As Earth Day approaches, Riviera Nayarit is highlighting several resorts that are committed to protecting the region’s natural environment year-round.

A Visit to the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

A Visit to the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

Times have changed in Bangkok. When the original Oriental hotel opened, back in 1876, it was the first hotel in Thailand, meaning it’s now one of the oldest hotels in South-east Asia.

Treat Yourself to the Adventure of a Lifetime this Mother’s Day

Treat Yourself to the Adventure of a Lifetime this Mother’s Day

Why wait for someone else to plan the perfect Mother’s Day? Charter a yacht and pamper yourself while spending quality time with your family.

A Visit to The Datai, Langkawi, Malaysia

A Visit to The Datai, Langkawi, Malaysia

Sometimes, a trailer can ruin a film, not just by giving too much away but by raising expectations that the full-length film doesn’t meet.

The Reserve Club at Indian Wells - It’s a Feeling

The Reserve Club at Indian Wells - It’s a Feeling

There’s a story that has circulated at The Reserve in Indian Wells, CA, that perfectly captures what’s extraordinary about this premier private club and residential community. The story begins with a woman visiting The Reserve in advance of her husband’s arrival.

A Visit to Bulgari Resort Bali

A Visit to Bulgari Resort Bali

Six million people visit Bali each year. It’s easy to understand why. The Indonesian island deserves its reputation as a paradise or the ‘Island of the Gods’, with rice paddies, Hindu temples and volcanoes to explore inland, long white sand beaches, sunny weather, excellent surfing and no shortage of places to enjoy a good cocktail.

A Visit to Amantaka, Luang Prabang, Laos

A Visit to Amantaka, Luang Prabang, Laos

Hospitals aren’t generally places where people want to spend time. Unless you’re a doctor or a nurse, a hospital visit usually means that you or someone you know is seriously ill or injured.

A Visit to Six Senses Uluwatu in Bali

A Visit to Six Senses Uluwatu in Bali

Six Senses Uluwatu, which opened in August 2018, is on the southernmost tip of Bali, around an hour by taxi from Denpasar International Airport.

A Visit to Banyan Tree Ungasan, Bali

A Visit to Banyan Tree Ungasan, Bali

The Hindu god Vishnu is a dominant presence on the southern tip of Bali. A striking ‘Garuda Wisnu’ statue stands 75 metres tall, 121 metres if you include the massive concrete pedestal he’s positioned on, within Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park, the god riding on the mythical bird Garuda.

10 Great Reasons to Visit Iceland

10 Great Reasons to Visit Iceland

Iceland has become a hugely popular getaway destination in recent years, purely because of it’s stunning natural beauty and diversity of landscape.

A Visit to Alila Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A Visit to Alila Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

What would Elvis Presley be like if he was a drink? It’s not a question I’ve asked myself before, but, according to Ruben, chief bartender at the recently opened Pacific Standard bar on the 41st floor of the new Alila Bangsar hotel.

A Visit to Kilindi By Elewana, Zanzibar

A Visit to Kilindi By Elewana, Zanzibar

One of the perks of being a pop star is the freedom and money to travel the world in style, even to purchase homes in exotic locations around the world.

A Visit to Hoshinoya Bali

A Visit to Hoshinoya Bali

Japan is one of my favorite countries to visit. One of the reasons I like it so much is the elegance and the attention to detail across so many parts of Japanese culture, from the neat, caringly presented food, often like mini artworks, to calligraphy, as well as in the architecture and interior design.

A Visit to Rosewood Luang Prabang

A Visit to Rosewood Luang Prabang

Long before Laos became ‘Laos’, the South-east Asian country was known as Lan Xang. It translates as ‘the land of a million elephants’, the name given to the kingdom in 1353 by former king Fa Ngum.

A Visit to The Apurva Kempinski Bali

A Visit to The Apurva Kempinski Bali

Rome, famously, wasn’t built in a day. The new Apurva Kempinski Bali, the latest addition to Bali’s hotel scene, also took considerably longer than a day.