Starting at USD1,075 ($8,350), the Simple Luxury package offers a two-night retreat at the Imperial or Premiere Villa, including private lunch at the Eternal restaurant and 5-hour car charter tour around the beautiful Canggu Beach. Also offered is a three-night Romantic Hideaway for two (starting...
Apr 10 2013
Writer's Bar
Singaporean landmark The Raffles Hotel has expanded to The Philippines with the Raffles Makati, a 30-story tower in the middle of Manila’s Makati financial district. It’s home to a 280-room hotel, with 32 suites—each with floor-to-ceiling views of Manila. And if you find yourself...
Mar 27 2013
Aaaargh! A Galapagos Monster!
Charles Darwin didn't discover evolution alone, you know. His trips in the Beagle to the Galapagos islands were supported by august institutions such as the Royal Geographical Society, founded in 1830 to advance geographical sciences. And they can help you get there too, thanks to a partnership...
Mar 27 2013
A Deluxe King room at the Stafford
Mayfair’s Stafford London Hotel has recently launched a “Horcierge” room package that includes a two-night stay in one of their historical “carriage rooms”—which served as a thoroughbred stable in the 18th century—as well as a two-hour guided tour around...
Mar 27 2013
Palawan is the Philippine’s not-so-best-kept-secret these days, but despite its growing popularity, the archipelago remains mercifully free from the kind of rampant development that wrecked formerly pristine parts of Thailand. But if you don’t fancy slumming it in a wooden beach shack (...
Mar 6 2013
Likening the service to “an online version of that cool travelers’ bar where wide eyed travelers share the really wild, kick-arse experiences they’ve had on tour,” Ball is advocating the idea of connecting travelers directly with operators. The company’s brand of made-...
Feb 1 2013
Pictured: a bullet train in China
The bullet train line extends from Guangzhou to Beijing and covers a distance of 2,298 kilometers (1,428 miles) at an average speed of 300 kilometers per hour (186mph), completing the journey between Guangzhou and Beijing in a mere eight hours. Previously, the fastest train in the country took over...
Jan 23 2013
Bangkok Airways
Getting to Koh Samui, every Hongkonger’s favorite beach getaway, just got a little easier. Starting December 1, Bangkok Airways will increase their service between Hong Kong and the Thai island, offering two flights every day of the week. As the only airline that flies direct from Hong Kong...
Nov 14 2012
Local carrier Dragonair announced last week that it will start regular service from H