Every year, I buy myself a birthday present. After all, I’m worth it. So every January, I treat myself to a holiday abroad; something that has become an unbroken tradition for 20 years. Until this year. Due to work...
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Valentine’s Day can strike fear into the hearts of even the happiest couples. The question of where to go and what to buy can leave you with palpitations and your Valentine with a sub-par gift. If you really want to...
Read moreHappy Chinese New Year (‘Kung Hei Fat Choi’) from Swire Hotels
The Upper House and The Opposite House in Hong Kong and Beijing respectively are celebrating the 2012 Chinese Lunar New Year – the year of the Water Dragon. A powerful icon, the Dragon traditionally served as a symbol of the Chinese...
Read moreSwitzerland Enjoys Best Snowfall of the Season
After a slow and uncharacterstically dry start to the ski season, the European slopes are now well and truly blanketed with heaps of powdery snow, perfect for those planning a ski getaway in the coming months. Andermatt, nestled in the heart of the...
Read moreIncredible India: a whirlwind tour
It is hard to write about India without resorting to stereotypes: the colours, the smells, the (100% delicious) food, the street scenes, the population… I was determined to expand on these ideas, and similarly resolute to see parts of the...
Read moreBespoke Hotel Service – Before You Even Arrive
Grace Hotels launched the ultra-personalised “Bespoke by Grace” service at the tail-end of last year, allowing guests to tailor-make their hotel experience right down to the finer details through a nifty pre-arrival customisation service. Upon booking at any of the...
Read morePictures from Dubrovnik Sun Gardens 2011 New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Where did you spend New Year’s Eve last year? If, like me, you probably spent it in an overcrowded bar, practically climbing over people to order a drink and struggling to get back to your friends for the countdown. Well...
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