Spending a week in Seoul for a business trip is a great occasion to discover that gorgeous – and huge – city: its culture, its US-Japan influences and its luxury lifestyle life. Where is the best place to find these? Gangnam area for sure! Because of Seoul’s megacity size, I decided to stay in the luxury Gangnam district near my…
After a 4-night stay in Shanghai, I moved to the capital with the purpose to discover the Peninsula Beijing. It was my second trip in the city, few years after a fantastic stay in Aman at Summer Palace residence, so I was thrilled to visit a urban hotel this time. The Peninsula Beijing is ideally located in the city, within walking…
I lived one year in Shanghai, very near to the St Regis Shanghai Jingan construction site. I was very curious to see how amazing that new luxury hotel was so I took the opportunity of my first return trip in the city to stay there one night, after few days at the well-known address The Puli. And how was it?…
We didn’t experiment a luxury beach resort since many months and that was really too long. For this 2018 winter holidays I wanted something exceptional, sunny and “exotic” so I chose a safe bet: a Six Senses property, the Six Senses Zighy Bay in the Sultanate of Oman. And that was a fantastic choice! We past three incredible days there,…
I wanted to visit an Oberoi residence since a very long time and I had the opportunity to do so during my holidays in Middle-East, before visiting Oman. This Indian hotel company is famous for its opulent and ancient palaces, so I was curious about their ability to create such a unique atmosphere in a Dubai’s modern glass building. Do…
Hong Kong is known for its skycrapers excessiveness and crowded atmosphere. Finding a quiet and peaceful cocoon can be quite a challenge, especially for boutique-hotel lovers. So here I am! I found the perfect cozy place in the very centre of Hong Kong Island. Few years after visiting the sister property – and first opened – Mira Hong Kong on…
Taipei, capital of Taiwan, is growing very quickly and that includes its luxury hospitality offer. High-end travelers can now find plenty of five-star hotels in the city, and I wanted to introduce one of the very best to you. Was I right to choose the Regent Taipei? YES. Thanks to its central location in the vibrant Zhongshan area, near city’s…
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