Category: Holiday
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Louvre Abu Dhabi: Jean Nouvel’s spectacular palace of culture shimmers in the desert
With its cosmic dome and starry latticework, the French architect’s water-lapped Gulf outpost shuns the petrodollar glitz of its neighbours. But there’s no whitewashing the appalling treatment of the labourers who built its light-filled halls
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Premiering In 2018: Edition Is Taking The Hospitality Industry Into Uncharted Areas With Seven New Hotels
Premiering in 2018: Seven new Edition Hotels to visit. With seven new luxury properties scheduled to launch across three continents, and many more in the pipeline, 2018 will mark a decisive moment for EDITION high-end hospitality brand. Created through a ground-breaking partnership between boutique hotel creator and innovator Ian Schrager and the global hospitality powerhouse Marriott…
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For experience-hungry travellers: Tokyo by Four Seasons
Japan’s capital has long featured at the top of cities most visited around the world. And for good reason – it’s a foodie’s paradise, with a vibrant urban scene seamlessly blending tradition and modernity. Simply said, Tokyo never disappoints and in anticipation of the upcoming 2020 Summer Games, it’s hotter than ever. “Stellar food…
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A Luxury Collection island resort to open in Okinawa, Japan
Slated to open in late 2018, the new island resort will be will be located in the city of Miyakojima, in Okinawa Prefecture and will be the third Luxury Collection hotel in Japan. The luxury vacation market in Japan is a well-established one, and sophisticated travelers are always looking for exciting new destinations and authentic…
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Elite Access: HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard
A focus on the most important economy in the world. Yours. We expect credit cards that not only reward us, but complement the way we live and travel. To meet the wants and needs of consumers, whether it’s added purchasing power, maximizing cash back rewards or investing in life experiences, HSBC launched HSBC Premier World Elite…
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Can virtual-world training prepare you for a real-life seven-day cycle race?
With family commitments and long office hours, it’s tough to find time to get out on your bike. But is riding in a 3D computer game adequate preparation for the Haute Route Rockies, one of the world’s toughest amateur stage races?