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3 luxurious Malaysian experiences
Malaysia has been in the tourism limelight for many years now, having stolen the stage somewhat from its Southeast Asian counterparts. With a tourist footfall of almost 24 million itll come as little wonder that there are a range of holiday experiences to be enjoyed. That said, however, its
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Chocolate and chutney at Jade Mountain, St Lucia
Voted as one of the best luxury resorts in the world, Jade Mountain is located in the grounds of the old Anse Mamin Plantation, and just 20 minutes away from Nick Troubetzkoy’s organic rain forest farm, the Emerald Estate. With fantastic culinary resources and the exquisite skills of c
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An Irish Christmas in New York
For travellers and shoppers passing through New York City looking for fun holiday spots to have a festive lunch or a Christmas cocktail, The Wheeltapper Pub at the Fitzpatrick Grand Central Hotel (141 East 44th Street at Lexington Avenue) is the perfect stop.The pub, which features a huge fe
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Bangkok bites
Just in case any of you are visiting Bangkok in the next few weeks, here are a few suggestions of what’s on at some of Bangkok’s top eateries.
The Dj Vu restaurant in the Pullman Bangkok King Power are running “A Taste of Caviar” special from 18th to 30th January 2011
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French cuisine becomes UNESCO protected
French cuisine celebrates elevation to UNESCO‘s “World Intangible Heritages” List by creating a National Festival of Gastronomy with restaurants across the country battling it out to offer outstanding dishes at mouth watering prices.
France is the first country to be honour
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Wine tasting experience as you cruise through Europe
If tasting fabulous wines, listening to knowledgeable wine experts, touring world-famous wineries and vineyards as you relax and cruise along the calm Rhine and Mosel Rivers in Europe sounds like the perfect vacation for you, I recommend you experience the same wine-tasting cruise from which
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Chocolate cocktails at the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
TheFour Seasons Hotel San Francisco has a sweet solution for the young-at-heart: adults-only hot chocolate at the posh Seasons Bar and Lounge.Made for sipping just like martinis, these choctails are made with the finest valhrona chocolate and spiked with your choice of raspberry, orange, van
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How many hot chocolates can you drink?
With the promise of snow across the Alps, temperatures are plummeting, drawers are being ransacked for extra thermal layers and that all important question is on many a skier or snowboarders blue lips: where shall we go for hot chocolate?
Switzerland is the chocolate capital of the world, an
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Cheese tasting at the Reypenaer Tasting Rooms in Amsterdam
We stepped out of one of the ubiquitous Amsterdam canal boats onto the cobblestone path which ran beside the scenic canal. Many-leveled warehouses with big windows which had been converted to homes and apartments overlooked the canal and hundreds of bikes – the transportation of choice
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Lindt World of Chocolate Museum in Cologne, Germany
Cologne, Germany is a gorgeous and ancient city, snuggled right next to the Rhine River so, like most of the German river towns and cities, it is extremely accessible by river cruise ships. You can tour the lovely cathedral, stroll the cobblestone streets, have a coffee at one of the cafes o
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5 fabulous experiences in Mexico
The 6,000 plus travel advisors surveyed for Virtuoso’s annual Lux Report have selected Mexico as the number five international travel destination for 2011 – and for good reason. Mexico has long delivered incredible value and rich luxury opportunities to travelers worldwide. Here
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The wonderful world of Venice, Italy
Venice, a part of Italy that many Venetians consider a separate country, and it that is hard to argue with as it is much different than most other parts of Italy with the many canals and no personal vehicles allowed. Walking Venice is a wonderful and even romantic way to see the sites, as y
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Making the most of a short break in New York
New York is definitely one city where you need to live the experience rather than rush around a lot of attractions, especially if youre only there for a few days. But thats easier said than done if you dont have a native New Yorker to help you out. Well, dont worry, our guide will give you a
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Interview with Anupam Dasgupta, General Manager of Ananda in the Himalayas
Anupam Dasgupta has been with theIHHR group for over 6 years in several roles and is now the General Manager atAnanda.Ananda, located in the foothills of the Himalayas, is a world-leading spa where a holistic approach is taken towards rejuvenation using the three ancient Indian philosphies o
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Epicurean delights at the Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival
Walking into the Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival in the spring of 2010, something occurred to me. Why had it taken so long for someoneanyoneto come up with the idea for this annual event? I mean honestly, Pebble Beach is luxury incarnate hulking mansions fronting some of the most beauti
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Antwerp: a culinary heaven
Antwerp is a lovely location to go to for a quick weekend getaway. Even though the city is relatively small and has no major landmarks, the small streets full of charm, the cool shopping boutiques and the wine and dine culture, all give us some good reasons why we should go and visit.
During
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Special feature: Dining at the Tanjung Rhu Resort, Langkawi
We had a wonderful stay at the Tanjung Rhu Resort recently, and there was so much to write about I decided to do it over several articles. The first was a special feature about the resort itself. Now let’s look at the dining options.
There are several restaurants at the resort:
The Rhu
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Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, Arizona
Tubac Golf Resort & Spa lies just south of Tucson and is home to some of the best of Arizonas lush green spaces and serene deserts. The resort houses a cutting edge golf course complete with 27 holes and it boasts the claim to fame that Tin Cup was filmed there. The first-class spa is
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Thailand titbits
Here are some May events in Thailand which may be of interest to luxury travellers.There are several trade shows including:
Thailand Golf and Dive Expo 2011 from 26-29 May 2011, at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok. This is an opportunity to learn more about the best golfing
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5 strangest foods (for a Westerner) in China
Have you ever wondered what the equivalents of some of our stranger delicacies like toad in the hole and jellied eels are across the world? What better place to start exploring slightly strange and confusing foods than China here are just a few examples of baffling food dishes you may come
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