Belmond, the luxury travel company, has announced that the Eastern & Oriental Express will resume its services in February 2024. This iconic passenger train, known for its luxurious rail rides in Asia, first started operating in 1993, connecting Bangkok and Singapore. However, due to the pandemic, it ceased operations in 2020. The revived Eastern & …
When Taylor Swift’s Eras tour arrives in Singapore next year, Rjay Ignacio expressed his determination to be there, regardless of whether or not he has a ticket. According to Ignacio, Taylor Swift has a massive fan base in Asia, making it highly unlikely to secure a ticket. However, that doesn’t deter him from making travel …
When it comes to finding a three-Michelin-starred dining experience in Andalusia, Aponiente is the only restaurant in the region that holds this distinction. Located in the Bahia de Cadiz Natural Park, Aponiente is led by Chef Angel Leon. What sets Aponiente apart from other Michelin-starred establishments is its focus on discarded seafood and unique ocean …
In order to avoid paying some of Bhutan’s daily tourism fees, travelers now have the option to stay for a minimum of five nights. Bhutan recently made headlines when it increased its Sustainable Development Fee from $65 to $200 a day after reopening its borders in September. However, according to an announcement on Bhutan’s Department …
Douglas Loewe, a businessman who relocated to Europe, quickly developed a deep affinity for Barcelona. In 1999, he made the decision to invest around 500,000 euros ($545,000) to purchase a two-bedroom penthouse in the renowned Eixample neighborhood. However, by 2017, Loewe felt that the penthouse needed a complete overhaul. Within a year, Loewe successfully transformed …
The first-class suite on Qantas’ ultra-long-range A350-1000. Courtesy: Qantas Long flights are experiencing a revival, indicating that airlines are optimistic about the recovery of international travel post-Covid. Qantas has recently launched a service between New York and Sydney, with a stop in Auckland, New Zealand, using Boeing 787 Dreamliners instead of the previous stop in …
Maxwell Social is a groundbreaking, exclusive club located in Tribeca. Membership fees can range up to a whopping $12,000, but this club offers a unique twist compared to its lavish competitors. Instead of being treated with white-glove service, members at Maxwell Social can expect a hands-on experience where they cook their own meals, pour their …
Lisa Terauchi-D’Rozario’s husband lost his job as a captain with Hong Kong airline Cathay Dragon after 14 years due to the pandemic-induced job cuts that Cathay Pacific implemented, she said. The family was devastated by the news and returned to the Netherlands, her husband’s home country. However, they soon decided to pursue a life at …
I find myself in one of the most expensive hotel rooms in the world, but not just any room – this is the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express’ Grand Suite, and it costs a whopping $25,850 for a one-night trip from Venice to London. The manager, Matthieu Ollier, claims that this equates to $2,000 per meter and that …