Wondering where to go for luxury travel in Asia & Pacific? Here you find recommendations where to stay & dine in style with value for money. In addition, there are tips what to do (often involving walking).

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Singapore for (repeat) visitors being into staying & dining in style

New hot spot hotel & some tips for serious fine dining: As fate wills my husband and I happen to visit Singapore for the third time in four years and this not only for a stopover but for several days each time. So, we had ample opportunity…
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What to see & to do in east Bali

How to tour this off-the-path part of the island: Bali’s east is less developed in terms of tourist facilities than its south, at least if you look for beautiful white beaches to swim and surf, plenty of hotels or opportunities to "party".…
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Review of Hotel Amankila, East Bali

First stay at a property of the famed Aman Group: On our third visit to the tropical paradise of Bali, my husband and I decided to visit the lesser travelled eastern part of the island. And we combined this with a stay at Amankila, a property…
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Which areas & what hotels to choose on a luxury stay in Bali

Final evaluation after 3 visits to this tropical island in 5 years: As fate would have it (our son is currently yet again in Singapore for study purposes, more on this city later on), my husband and I were stranded once again in Bali. And this…
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Southeast Australia & New Zealand in style – A detailed itinerary

2 Google Maps: all hotels, restaurants, cafes & activities: In my first post about an epic trip that my husband and I made in Southeast Australia and New Zealand at the end of 2018 I informed on our itinerary (Adelaide to Sydney in 15 days…
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2 stunning lakes to walk around in New Zealand

Lake Rotopounamu Track & Lake Matheson Walk: When traveling, my husband and I always look for opportunities to go for a short to medium-length walk as we consider it a good way to get a sense of the place. That was no different…
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2 must-do day trips in New Zealand

Walking & wining on Waiheke Island – Cruising & walking Milford Sound: If I had to name the two day trips in New Zealand that left the most lasting impression on me when traveling the country on a month-long journey in Oceania together…
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2 gourmet hotspots in Oceania

2 hats restaurant LuMi in Sydney & 3 hats restaurant Kazuya in Auckland: When my husband and I travel the world, exploring the local culinary scene is always on our agenda. Our month-long journey in Oceania (see outline) was no exception…
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2 fabulous national parks in Oceania

Walking Ben Boyd N.P. in AUS & boating Abel Tasman N.P. in NZL: There is no shortage of stunning nature in southeastern Australia and New Zealand, this much can be said for sure! When my husband and I toured this area on our month-long…