Top 10 Restaurants in Asia: French, Japanese, Indian, and fusion cuisine are featured at Asia's top tables for 2016, and Bangkok, Tokyo, Singapore, and Hong Kong tie for first place as Asia's food capitals.
Sri Lanka: Grande Dame of Colombo’s Hotels Gets a Facelift
The Historic Galle Face Hotel on the waterfront in Colombo, Sri, Lanka, is the oldest hotel East of Suez in continuous operation. Its North Wing reopens following an extensive renovation of its rooms and public areas.
Foodie Friday: Indian Curry with Japanese Characteristics vs the Real Deal
Curry was invented in India, but it is very popular in Japan. A travel writer tries it in flight, at Japanese curry houses, and at an Indian run restaurant. Which will he like best?
Bhutan: World’s ‘Happiest Country’ Shuns Mass Market Tourism
A travel company launches 8 day tours Bhutan, which likes to think of itself as the world's 'happiest country'. Visits include monasteries, temples, fortresses, remote villages, and the nation's picturesque capital
Hotel Review: Hilton Colombo Offers Comfort, Convenience, and a Cuppa
Hotel review: Hilton Colombo in Sri Lanka is a four star hotel offering of the conveniences you would expect. It is situated near the beach and most tourist attractions.
Bollywood Boomerang: Indian Oscars Do Macau Encore
Entertainment Hindi film heartthrob Shahid Kapoor will join Bollywood bigshot Shahrukh Khan in hosting the 14th annual International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, which will take place this Saturday (6 July 2013) at The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel. “The line-up of performers this year is amazing, and they really represent the wonderful facets of Indian Cinema,” says …
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Thailand: Who’s Who at the Digital Innovation Asia Awards in Bangkok
Travel Blogger Match-up Part One Michael Taylor is about to embark on another adventure. This time he is headed to Bangkok, Thailand, where he will attend the first Travel Bloggers Match-up. Coming Monday night: the Digital Innovation Asia Awards. What do Tourism New Zealand, Tourism Malaysia, and Tourism Indonesia have in common? Their websites have …
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China: Shangri-La to Open Five Star Hotel in Birthplace of Confucius
Hospitality Qufu in China's Shandong Province is the birthplace of Chinese philosopher Confucius. The Shangri-La Hotel Group will open a luxurious five star hotel in the fabled city on 1 August 2013. It will be the city's first international standard five star hotel. Shangri-La Hotel, Qufu, is situated within walking distance of three of the …
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India: Top 10 Ways to Live Like a Maharajah or a Maharani This Summer
Hospitality The Taj Group of Hotels is offering a Royal Retreats package this summer at its Taj Grand Palaces. It runs through 30 September 2013. Here are the Top 10 ways to walk in the footsteps of maharajahs and maharanis. 1. Sail into a purple sunset on a 150-year old ceremonial barge complete with candlelight …
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Eat, Pray, Love: Ayurvedic Cuisine (Part 2)
Hong Kong based travel writer is invited to Indian restaurant Gaylord to sample ayurveda cuisine as part of an Eat Pray Love special promotion.