HANOI — It’s no secret amongst wine connoisseurs that the Bordeaux region in France produces some of the finest wines in the world. Thus, the coming of Bordeaux Rendez-vous 2017, Southeast Asia’s largest Bordeaux wine event, to the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi on March 9 is cause for a well-deserved celebration. This is the first...
SINGAPORE – Eschewing the grand for the petite, Hua Hin’s newest retreat, Hotel Bocage, may be small with just six rooms, but it’s thinking big when it comes to luxury. Soft-opening in the first quarter of 2017, the hotel has opted for a small scale approach to the number of rooms, but has maxed out...
SAN FRANCISCO — People are smart, and people breathe, but most of us wouldn’t think the same of the walls that surround our living rooms, bedrooms and kitchens. A couple of building professionals are trying to change that perception with what they believe is the smartest, most breathable wall ever developed. Called the ‘Smart Wall,’...
TAIPEI, Taiwan — A recent survey of choice tables, inspiring balconies and powder-white sands across Asia has identified a number of spots where the odds of landing a ‘yes’ on a marriage proposal are higher than usual. Surveyors have found that a combination of factors — some ineffable, others effable — contribute to a reorientation...
TAIPEI, Taiwan (Dec. 20, 2016) — A recent survey of choice tables, inspiring balconies and powder-white sands across Asia has identified a number of spots where the odds of landing a ‘yes’ on a marriage proposal are higher than usual. Surveyors have found that a combination of factors — some ineffable, others effable — contribute...
HALONG BAY, Vietnam — Paradise Group, one of the leading providers of luxury hospitality services in Vietnam, has responded to the growing demand for on-shore accommodation in Halong Bay by opening a second boutique hotel here. Called Paradise Trend Hotel, the new property features matching four-story buildings and 78 elegant rooms accentuated by blue-and-beige color...
SINGAPORE — Mantra Samui Resort is pulling up the curtains on a new tropical retreat in early 2017 after extensive renovations to its lobby, spa, pool, rooms and its green profile. The bold changes for the ocean-view property on Thailand’s popular Koh Samui island begin at arrival. The lobby now features a lofty, tiered ceiling...
ANGUILLA (Nov. 7, 2016) — While most companies accept utilitarian conference rooms and spaces for executive meetings within hotel towers or large seaside spreads, a new collection is raising the bar for companies by offering groups fully staffed, private estates for corporate retreats and incentive trips. Ani Villas earlier this year opened two new private...
HOI AN, Vietnam – The company responsible for two of the finest culinary enterprises in Hanoi has opened its first restaurant outside of Vietnam’s capital. Called HOME Hoi An, Paradise Group’s newest venture aims to provide guests and residents of historic Hoi An the same kind of cozy-yet-classy Vietnamese dining experience that HOME Hanoi has...
LANG CO, Vietnam — The first of three prestigious golf events to be held at Laguna Lang Co over a five-month stretch takes place Nov. 10-13, when the 2nd Annual Laguna Golf Classic is staged at the only Sir Nick Faldo-designed course in Vietnam. Hosted by Faldo, who designed the lauded links-style layout and is...
