Burma and Kipling’s “Winking Wonder”
Late in the tropical evening torpor of Yangon, we strolled along Strand Road, named for the Strand, the venerable Victorian hotel built in 1901 by the Sarkies brothers who also built Raffles in Singapore. We’d been drinking Pegu Clubs and Strand…
Singapore
Few urban vistas are more magical than watching the sunset from your balcony at the Fairmont Singapore as the lights of this glittering city-state illuminate the harbor.
Fragrance Fires: Elements Showcase V
For some people obsessed with fragrance, Elements Showcase is equivalent to entering Santa’s workshop before Mr. Claus has distributed his goodies around the world. I still remember the first Elements Showcase from three years ago and the sense of…
Malaysia
The Aegean Odyssey, an eight-deck ship with a capacity of 380 passengers and 180 crew members, inaugurated their Southeast Asia cruises two years ago.
An Aerie Atop the Fairmont Singapore
With an enviable location directly across the street from the venerable Raffles Hotel, the Fairmont Singapore is a contemporary 26-story high-rise hotel in the heart of Singapore, overlooking Esplanade Park and Marina Bay. Designed by I.M. Pei and opened…
Aegean Odyssey
A mid-sized ship designed for coastal cruising, the Aegean Odyssey easily navigates the great rivers of Southeast Asia and fits comfortably into smaller harbors.
“G’day USA” Celebrates 10th Anniversary at Bouley Test Kitchen
If Chef Guy Grossi ever decides to leave the kitchen, the charismatic Aussie chef has a career awaiting him as a stand-up comedian. One of Australia’s leading chefs and media personalities, Grossi is the owner and head chef of Grossi Restaurants,…
Thailand
Ever since the tsunami of 2004, the pace of luxury development has accelerated on Phuket Island's west coast - but Phang Nga Bay, located on the island's east coast, is a protected national park and a sanctuary of islets, cliffs, caves, and diverse…