I come from a grassroots family. My mother gave birth to five children in six years. My parents had a difficult time raising us.
I was not a shy child and I loved talking to people. In my report cards, teachers would always comment that I was a good student, but I talked too much.
In the 1970s,...
Jan 21 2011 - 12:00am
The InterContinental Sanya Resort, surrounded by crystal white sands and the mountains of Xiao Dong Hai, soft-opened to rave reviews last fall. The reason? All 343 guestrooms come equipped with ocean views (a first in Sanya), a private cabana and a terrace. They’ve even taken into account the...
Jan 19 2011 - 5:42pm
The Bvlgari Group unveils the new Bvlgari Resort Bali, a 59-villa property perched 150 meters above the Indian Ocean. It’s the second venture for the Bvlgari Hotels and Resorts luxury group, following their 2004 debut of the Bvlgari Hotel in Milan. The resort is located near the village of...
Jan 17 2011 - 6:43pm
There's little time left to catch the winter promotion (ends Jan 16), but plan well ahead for your summer travels and take advantage of Finnair's seasonal promotion, offering flights to Europe from HKD 4,180.
But if you're quick enough, you still have until Sunday to book flights for the winter...
Jan 14 2011 - 7:51pm
Hotel G, a glam boutique getaway in Beijing, is featuring a “Stay 3 Get 1 Free” offer special until February 28 next year. The hotel’s décor draws its inspiration from the 1960s, featuring a casual blend of understated glamour (large graphic prints) and low-key opulence (...
Dec 15 2010 - 4:38pm
Bowmore is bringing its single malts to Cathay Pacific’s airport lounges as an extra lure for business travelers. From now until the end of February, visitors to the super-exclusive First Class lounges will get to try out the Bowmore 15 Years Old Mariner, and those at the slightly-less-but-...
Dec 8 2010 - 5:38pm
China gets its first ever Club Med with the opening of Club Med Yabuli in Heilongjiang (Yabuli Ski Resort, Shang Zhi, Heilongjiang, China, 1800-258-2633), the country’s northernmost province. The stunning resort sits nestled in the famed Tangwanghe National Park, which is fast gaining...
Dec 7 2010 - 5:48pm
Jan 5-Feb 5, 2011.
Way up in China’s northeast, close to the border with Russia, Heilongjiang Province becomes a winter wonderland during the annual Harbin Ice Festival. Spectacular snow sculptures, sparkling light displays and dazzling fireworks are among the festival’s highlights, and...
Nov 3 2010 - 5:12pm
Jan 9-23, 2011. www.sumo.or.jp
Witness the tradition and raw power of Japan’s legendary sport at the first of six annual Grand Tournaments. No sport comes with more ceremony and history than sumo and it plays an integral role in the culture of Japan. This tournament is traditionally held at...
Nov 3 2010 - 5:11pm
Jan 9, 2010, www.cebumarathon.com
Test yourself on the streets of the Phillipines’ friendliest island in the Cebu Marathon 2011, then take yourself off to the nearest beach to recover. Runners can choose from three distances; 5km, 21km or the 42km full marathon. All three distances will take...
Nov 3 2010 - 5:02pm
