Suite of the moment: Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Ubud, Bali
A perfect blend of contemporary design and local architecture:
I have seen my share of wonderful hotels, but Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, just outside of Bali’s cultural and spiritual center of Ubud, left me in awe at its sheer beauty!…
Where to stay & eat on a luxury trip in Hong Kong
2 of the best luxury hotels & 9 top restaurants:
This time I will go into hotels for discerning travelers and restaurants for lovers of fine food in Hong Kong after having published two posts about things to do in this mesmerizing city…
7 things to do in Hong Kong that not everybody does
Collision of two worlds:
After having covered what a first-timer to Hong Kong must do in my last post, I now want to outline what a visitor may do when having a bit more time or being here for the second time. I have recently revisited this…
7 things to do in Hong Kong that everybody must do
Crossover of tradition & modernity:
After having spent six days in Hong Kong just recently and ten days two years before I feel confident about what to see in this fascinating city as a first-timer but also as a repeat visitor. I have…
Where to stay on a luxury trip on Borneo, Malaysia
5 first-class hotels in the Malaysian states of Sarawak & Sabah:
The northern part of Borneo was the destination of a trip of two befriended families with an adult son each. What to do in the Malaysian states of Sarawak and Sabah was the…
What to do on a 8-day vacation on Borneo, Malaysia
Touring the Malaysian states of Sarawak & Sabah:
We – two families with an adult son each – had been looking for a destination in Southeast Asia for summertime. This undertaking had been complicated by the fact that the rainy season…
Review of Raffles Hotel, Singapore
Oasis of old world elegance with top-notch service:
The RafflesSingapore was the choice of our small group – consisting of two families, both with an adult son each – when visiting this stunning city for the first time. As lovers of colonial-style…
Review of Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong
Unbeatable location, top facilities, flawless service:
For our first visit to the absolutely stunning city of Hong Kong my husband and I chose the Four Seasons Hotel, a favorite hotel chain of us. We stayed ten days there and loved every moment…
4-day luxury trip to Lombok, Indonesia
Lombok, fascinating & unspoiled:
Lombok, Bali’s neighboring island, lives in Bali’s shadow. Some say it is like Bali 30 years ago or an “unspoiled Bali”. Whereas I cannot judge the accuracy of this statement (my first visit…