Tag: Indonesia
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The best but lesser-known culture gems: Top Culture Destinations
“Given our adventurous appetite, why not start by building a better bucket list? One that’s a notch or two higher on the intrepid scale with destinations that have just as much wow factor as, say, the Inca trail, but far fewer tourists.” According to Booking.com research polling 34,000 respondents across 17 global markets, we are…
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Hospitality-centric luxury has changed. Take a look at the No1 Hotel in the World in 2016
This remote resort is making every moment count. Bathing in natural beauty – Nihiwatu will turn your holiday into a wellness retreat. Ready for your next holiday? Nihiwatu has made the dream of an unspoiled paradise island into a reality. Nihiwatu on the island of Sumba in Indonesia is the number one hotel in the world,…
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Ultra-Luxury St. Regis Jakarta poised to become the premium address for well-heeled travelers and residents
St. Regis brand is bringing bespoke service, contemporary design and refined elegance to the ever-bustling city of Jakarta. Set in the Heart of Jakarta’s Golden Triangle, the new St. Regis Jakarta and The Residences at The St. Regis Jakarta will set a new paradigm for luxury hospitality in Indonesia’s thriving Capital. Centrally located on Jalan…
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10 of the best long-haul adventure holidays
Get out of your comfort zone with these trips to less-visited parts of the world, from driving down Jordan’s desert highway to tackling high peaks in Mongolia
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Subsidies to industries that cause deforestation worth 100 times more than aid to prevent it
Brazil and Indonesia paid over $40bn in subsidies to industries that drive rainforest destruction between 2009 and 2012 – compared to $346m in conservation aid they received to protect forests, according to new research
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Travelers are on a hunt to “collect countries.” Where the affluent will be venturing for the remainder of 2014
The most popular emerging destinations for the world’s most affluent travelers. The buying habits and motivations of upscale travelers. New Zealand, Chile, Indonesia, Hungary, Hong Kong and Croatia are on the wealthy traveler’s radar this year more than in 2013, according to a newly released report by luxury travel network Virtuoso. Perennial favorites France, Italy, and…