Oh, Paris. Magnificently uniformed architecture, an incredible gastronomy scene and an ability to effortlessly define and then pull off the chic. Less than three hours from my home in London, Paris is like a second city for me, yet every…
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Heading into the magnificent lobby at The Peninsula Paris, expectations were high. The typically ornate Parisian interior was drenched in a tasteful white and gold with Christmas trees that even made me feel small adorning each corridor. Our previous visit…
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Located just a short walk from Opera, Hôtel Westminster in Paris provides plenty of theatre and opulence sans the drama of not being in your own home. From check-in to check-out, every single need is catered to, with the service…
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Welcome…to Jurassic Park. I half-expected to hear those words from the pilot as we navigated our way 20,000ft above the collection of prehistoric rocks below. Perched on the northernmost tip of Palawan, El Nido really is a jewel in the…
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Tearing ourselves away from the magnificent Peacock Garden for the morning, we felt obliged to visit the famed Chocolate Hills during our visit to Bohol. Just an hour’s drive inland from Tagbilaran City, these geological wonders draw in the crowds…
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What do you get when you have colonial Spanish flair inspired by German history, deep in the heart of Filipino jungle? The Peacock Garden, a residence like no other. From the moment you drive through the palatial gated entrance, you…
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Waving goodbye to Boracay was difficult. There aren’t many locations in the world that can claim to be paradise on earth, but I’d be more than happy to hang that placard up on a palm tree that overlooks White Beach.…
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If the view is a deciding factor in your choice of hotel on Boracay Island, then The District Boracay offers you a front row seat. Perched on White Beach at the slightly more lively Station 2, there is ample opportunity to…
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After our brief encounter with Hong Kong, we headed across the Pacific Ocean to bluer pastures. Checking-in late to the incredible Mandala Spa Resort at Station 1, the sights, sounds and smells of this tropical island would have to wait…
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With the bright lights and dizzying maze of streets a sensory overload for even the most seasoned traveller, Hong Kong can be very intense at times. Thankfully, our base at the Shangri-La Kowloon provided the perfect respite from an incredibly busy weekend.…
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