Asia’s Best Destination Spa

Chiva-Som Hua Hin, Thailand, was named Best Destination Spa in Asia at the prestigious Crystal Awards, which were announced last month. Kamalaya Koh Samui, Thailand, and Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, Maldives, also made it to the finals. Paul Linder, general manager of Chiva-Som, says that it was great honour for the resort …

Give It a Rest!

Mariners’ Rest, the drinking establishment of the Royal Hong Kong Marine Police and one of the former British Colony's oldest bars, has been restored to its former glory. Now open to the public, it serves some of the best pub grub and grog in town. There are even jail cells dating from 1881, where you …

Go to Goa

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Incredible India Goa is India's smallest state, but it is also one of the country's most interesting travel destinations. There are Portuguese and Hindu heritage sites. excellent shopping, great nightlife, and excellent beach. Check Goa's best beachfront hotels. Portuguese navigator Alfonso de Albuquerque captured the Indian territory of Goa in 1510, turning it into an …

Where to Spend Chinese New Year

Based on the Lunar Calendar, Chinese New Year can fall between late January and mid-February – it varies from year to year. This year is unique because Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day coincide. To celebrate this rare coincidence, the Ayana Resort and Spa in Bali is offering a special package. From now until the …

Cantonese Cuisine: One of the Eight Great Cuisines of China

Cantonese cuisine is one of the Eight Great Cuisines of China. It is popular in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and overseas.

Hullett House Opens in Hong Kong

On 26 November 1996, just months before Hong Kong's historic return to Chinese sovereignty, the then British colony's Marine Police formally beat their last retreat from the gracious old white stucco edifice – to the strains of bagpipes and drums – that had served as their headquarters for 112 years and 68 days. “They did …