Koh Samui is becoming Thailand’s go-to island for holistic retreats that leave you feeling pure, refreshed and rejuvenated.
Kamalaya Koh Samui
Kamalaya Koh Samui might not be the most luxurious resort on the island, but it is the certainly best of its kind when it comes to integrated...
Jan 2 2012 - 8:16am
As the largest market for luxury merchandise, all roads now lead to China, even for French fashion house Chanel. First exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Arts in Shanghai earlier this year, the Culture Chanel exhibition (culture.chanel.com) is now showcased at the National Art Museum of China...
Nov 24 2011 - 12:44pm
Southeast Asia’s largest horticultural exposition is returning to Chiang Mai, for 99 whole days, to celebrate the 84th birthday of HM King Bhumibol, HM the Queen’s 80th birthday and the Crown Prince’s 60th birthday next year. This year’s theme is greentitude, and the expo...
Oct 17 2011 - 4:44pm
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Hua Hin Jazz Festival
Aug 26-27. Hua Hin, Thailand.
The royal resort town can’t boast the clear blue waters of the Similan but with its Rama V-era boutique hotels, thriving kitesurfing scene and bustling night market, it’s definitely the beach town with the most buzz. Throw in...
Aug 8 2011 - 11:00pm
Sofitel SO, a sister brand of the luxurious Sofitel, fuses fashionable room designs with Sofitel’s renowned hospitality. To draw a comparison, Sofitel SO is like W of Accor Group (W being a luxury brand belonging to Starwood, Accor’s rival).
The world’s first Sofitel SO has just...
Aug 2 2011 - 5:53pm
Accommodation choices for backpackers and budget travellers have long been limited to dorm-style hostels and low-quality rooms down dodgy alleys. No longer. It’s 2011, and we have to thank all the young entrepreneurs who have pioneered much nicer options for flashpackers (aka upscale...
Jul 22 2011 - 12:00am
Here's another campaign to draw tourists back to Japan. The Real Japan travel agency is launching a Travel Volunteer in Japan, a campaign that searches for a winner (or a couple) who will get to spend 100 days traveling from the north to the south of Japan, visiting all of its 47 prefectures....
Jul 8 2011 - 3:17pm
It's their 20th birthday but it's you who reap the benefits. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, The Sukhothai Hotel Bangkok is offering a deal from B7,800 for double occupancy with breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free minibar and a credit balance of B1,200-2,000 for use at hotel's F&B outlets and the...
Feb 11 2011 - 4:24pm
Returning for its sixth year, Amarin Outdoor Unlimited River Kwai Trophy 2011 is scheduled to take place on Mar 5 in Kanchanaburi, with more than 150 race teams from around the world. A team with two racers will race in one of the two division: Adventure (for the novice) and Extreme (for...
Feb 10 2011 - 7:48pm
There may not be any pink sakura blossoms in February, but the winter wonderland is still at its peak. To get your fix of the white stuff, travel to Japan’s northernmost point for the 62nd Sapporo Snow Festival on Feb 7-13. With a vast number of ice art pieces crafted by artists from all over...
