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![[Stellenbosch] Wine and diamonds at Delaire Graff Estate Lodges, a Relais & Châteaux property](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_a9dea01fd331466989ee05ae374eb05c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d74be1_a9dea01fd331466989ee05ae374eb05c~mv2.webp)
![[Stellenbosch] Wine and diamonds at Delaire Graff Estate Lodges, a Relais & Châteaux property](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_a9dea01fd331466989ee05ae374eb05c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d74be1_a9dea01fd331466989ee05ae374eb05c~mv2.webp)
[Stellenbosch] Wine and diamonds at Delaire Graff Estate Lodges, a Relais & Châteaux property
No words can describe the beauty of Delaire Graff Estate, a true wine, art and hospitality gem nestled within the Cape wine lands. From...
Oct 14, 2019
![[Skukuza] I spent my birthday in a treehouse at Lion Sands Game Reserve, and it was magic](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_e93fe10f62d64eff950d8d7281aff39e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d74be1_e93fe10f62d64eff950d8d7281aff39e~mv2.webp)
![[Skukuza] I spent my birthday in a treehouse at Lion Sands Game Reserve, and it was magic](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_e93fe10f62d64eff950d8d7281aff39e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d74be1_e93fe10f62d64eff950d8d7281aff39e~mv2.webp)
[Skukuza] I spent my birthday in a treehouse at Lion Sands Game Reserve, and it was magic
For my 27th birthday, J surprised me with a one-night getaway at the Kingston Treehouse, located within the Lion Sands Game Reserve...
Oct 14, 2019
![[Skukuza] Full guide to planning your luxury safari holiday at Lion Sands River Lodge](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_dd061e0c7c594297839ff0ffd7a3a430~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d74be1_dd061e0c7c594297839ff0ffd7a3a430~mv2.webp)
![[Skukuza] Full guide to planning your luxury safari holiday at Lion Sands River Lodge](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_dd061e0c7c594297839ff0ffd7a3a430~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d74be1_dd061e0c7c594297839ff0ffd7a3a430~mv2.webp)
[Skukuza] Full guide to planning your luxury safari holiday at Lion Sands River Lodge
I was in South Africa from September 28th – October 7th, and it’s like each holiday keeps topping the last because this one was the best...
Oct 11, 2019
![[Hong Kong] An urban retreat at the Kerry Hotel](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_af28e1e3e2c34c4a87afaf0e007cafbb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d74be1_af28e1e3e2c34c4a87afaf0e007cafbb~mv2.webp)
![[Hong Kong] An urban retreat at the Kerry Hotel](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_af28e1e3e2c34c4a87afaf0e007cafbb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d74be1_af28e1e3e2c34c4a87afaf0e007cafbb~mv2.webp)
[Hong Kong] An urban retreat at the Kerry Hotel
I finally did a weekend staycation at the hotel that made waves on Kowloon side as the "best view in Hong Kong" when it opened a few...
Sep 16, 2019
![[Shanghai] A luxurious food-fueled weekend getaway at W Shanghai](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_c190019796354a90b2148ac039a0fc2f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d74be1_c190019796354a90b2148ac039a0fc2f~mv2.webp)
![[Shanghai] A luxurious food-fueled weekend getaway at W Shanghai](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_c190019796354a90b2148ac039a0fc2f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d74be1_c190019796354a90b2148ac039a0fc2f~mv2.webp)
[Shanghai] A luxurious food-fueled weekend getaway at W Shanghai
I finally visited Shanghai for the first time over the weekend - and I have to admit this was one of the most fun weekend retreats of my...
Aug 13, 2019
![[Bangkok] My experience at new boutique hotel The Waldorf Astoria](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_a081f0b8ba4c4cec86d9af3f1771f9c9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d74be1_a081f0b8ba4c4cec86d9af3f1771f9c9~mv2.webp)
![[Bangkok] My experience at new boutique hotel The Waldorf Astoria](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_a081f0b8ba4c4cec86d9af3f1771f9c9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d74be1_a081f0b8ba4c4cec86d9af3f1771f9c9~mv2.webp)
[Bangkok] My experience at new boutique hotel The Waldorf Astoria
The Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, the first in Southeast Asia, opened late last year in August 2018. It's located in the very heart of Bangkok...
Jul 18, 2019
![[Zermatt] The Omnia, the Swiss mountain lodge of dreams](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_a8275f96868244df96fb00a91b15def6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d74be1_a8275f96868244df96fb00a91b15def6~mv2.webp)
![[Zermatt] The Omnia, the Swiss mountain lodge of dreams](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_a8275f96868244df96fb00a91b15def6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d74be1_a8275f96868244df96fb00a91b15def6~mv2.webp)
[Zermatt] The Omnia, the Swiss mountain lodge of dreams
Over Easter, J and I visited the storied little Alpine town of Zermatt and stayed at The Omnia for three nights. The Omnia was actually a...
Apr 24, 2019
![[Phuket] A week at the Anantara Layan Phuket Resort - Review](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_56d7394a3b184225bd403773d54832a2~mv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d74be1_56d7394a3b184225bd403773d54832a2~mv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2.webp)
![[Phuket] A week at the Anantara Layan Phuket Resort - Review](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_56d7394a3b184225bd403773d54832a2~mv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d74be1_56d7394a3b184225bd403773d54832a2~mv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2.webp)
[Phuket] A week at the Anantara Layan Phuket Resort - Review
I haven't gotten around to reviewing a hotel stay in a while, but I thought my experience with J at the Anantara Layan Phuket was just...
Jan 12, 2019
![[Hong Kong] The Peninsula Yacht](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_2a8507afe4814e6fb4a714bb52e2d761~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d74be1_2a8507afe4814e6fb4a714bb52e2d761~mv2.webp)
![[Hong Kong] The Peninsula Yacht](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_2a8507afe4814e6fb4a714bb52e2d761~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d74be1_2a8507afe4814e6fb4a714bb52e2d761~mv2.webp)
[Hong Kong] The Peninsula Yacht
The Peninsula Hong Kong recently launched the third in its Holy Trifecta of transportation options - The Peninsula Yacht. The Peninsula...
Nov 2, 2018


Photo Diary: San Antonio Hotel in Santorini, Greece
Scenes from our stay at the gorgeous luxury boutique hotel, San Antonio Suites in Imerovigli, Santorini, Greece....
Aug 27, 2018


Camlux Hotel: Opening of the First Boutique Hotel in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong
When I first arrived to Kowloon Bay, I had a crazy time navigating through the MTR with my overnight bag in the sweltering heat during...
Jun 13, 2017
![[Hong Kong] Rech by Alain Ducasse at InterContinental Hong Kong](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_c3627736448f413b826f3792f1624ead~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d74be1_c3627736448f413b826f3792f1624ead~mv2.webp)
![[Hong Kong] Rech by Alain Ducasse at InterContinental Hong Kong](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_c3627736448f413b826f3792f1624ead~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d74be1_c3627736448f413b826f3792f1624ead~mv2.webp)
[Hong Kong] Rech by Alain Ducasse at InterContinental Hong Kong
As the first international outpost of celebrated chef & restaurateur Alain Ducasse’s lauded seafood restaurant in Paris, the new location...
May 18, 2017
![[Hong Kong] Weekend Wine Lunch at 2 Michelin-starred Amber, Mandarin Oriental Landmark](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_08dffc7796dd4d5ca6ceafb5d653a4f4~mv2_d_1512_2016_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/d74be1_08dffc7796dd4d5ca6ceafb5d653a4f4~mv2_d_1512_2016_s_2.webp)
![[Hong Kong] Weekend Wine Lunch at 2 Michelin-starred Amber, Mandarin Oriental Landmark](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_08dffc7796dd4d5ca6ceafb5d653a4f4~mv2_d_1512_2016_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d74be1_08dffc7796dd4d5ca6ceafb5d653a4f4~mv2_d_1512_2016_s_2.webp)
[Hong Kong] Weekend Wine Lunch at 2 Michelin-starred Amber, Mandarin Oriental Landmark
Admittedly, I frequent a lot of nice restaurants on my travels, but when I'm back in Hong Kong, I almost always crave hearty, home...
Apr 24, 2017
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![[Hong Kong] A glimpse into life at the ultra-luxury Rosewood Residences](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_3c7cf710b041470e980fe8b70f1c5c86~mv2_d_1289_1500_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_165,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d74be1_3c7cf710b041470e980fe8b70f1c5c86~mv2_d_1289_1500_s_2.webp)