China’s top hotels shed stars to woo austerity-hit customers
More than 50 of country’s five-star establishments want to downgrade to attract officials forced to shun the high life
Holiday
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$500,000 ‘Once In A Lifetime’ ultimate Valentine’s Day package
Forget the heart-shaped box filled with chocolates for Valentine’s Day. The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Package screams royalty and is coming from The Sutton Place Hotels. The 2014 package contains Dom Pérignon, a Maserati, and a $100,000 shopping spree at Holt Renfrew. What’s not to love? The ‘Once In A Lifetime’ Package was … Read more
Fashion heralds the Chinese new year with lucky red
China’s rise as a global power is reflected on the catwalk and the shopfloor. Red is the new black and, with the dawn of the year of the horse, luxury brands are embracing the equine factor
World’s Highest Urban Ice Bar in The Shard
Valentine’s Ice Bar and Igloo Party at The View from The Shard 800ft above London at The View from The Shard, Western Europe’s tallest building, British sculptor Percy Salazar installed the World’s Highest Urban Ice Bar. The internationally renowned ice artist created a two tonne igloo decked out for comfort with blankets. Ice artist … Read more
Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa
The wonderful warmth, color and exotic mixes that characterize Mauritius can now be experienced at the new Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa. The Hawaii- based company Outrigger Enterprises Group announced the opening of the Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa, which welcomed its first guests on January 30, 2014 (Mauritius time). The company’s portfolio of beachfront … Read more
Happy holidays! 10 trips to lift your spirits
Sing your heart out, ride the range or splash in warm waves with contented pigs. We round up holidays to put a smile on your face