Our experience: 21-Days Quarantine at Dorsett Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Review of quarantine at Dorsett Wan Chai suite, Hong Kong
Ellie Furuya
- Jan 4
- 4 min
Maldives Diary Pt. II: Our experience at Joali Resort (aka Heaven on Earth)
I don't think I've ever experienced a place like Joali before. It took a total of three planes (two commercial flights, one seaplane) to...
Ellie Furuya
- Oct 15, 2021
- 3 min
Villa Aether staycation: mysterious Lantau beachfront birthday getaway
For my 29th birthday weekend, Jon and I packed the car and drove out to South Lantau with our dogs to stay at the dreamy Villa Aether for...
Ellie Furuya
- Apr 14, 2021
- 3 min
Skin rejuvenated! Perfect 10 Diamond Facial at the Sanctuary Suite, Landmark Mandarin Oriental Spa
[Scroll down for the facial experience!] Professional facials have now become a regular part of my skin care ritual, because I tend to...
Ellie Furuya
- Mar 10, 2021
- 4 min
The Club Escape Staycation at Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
[For details of the limited-time staycation package, scroll to the bottom of this post] As the place where Jon and I had our first date...
![[Hong Kong] Fabulous lunch at Michelin-starred L'Envol by Olivier Elzer](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_28b8caa1bfb64bdba6ec20fea28459ae~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_28b8caa1bfb64bdba6ec20fea28459ae~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Jan 21, 2021
- 3 min
[Hong Kong] Fabulous lunch at Michelin-starred L'Envol by Olivier Elzer
Lunch at 1-starred L’Envol (“flight”) was a soaring rendition of modern French gastronomy at its finest 😉 Before I go into the food...
![[Hong Kong] Staycation at the St. Regis Metropolitan Suite](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_23bbaf62535a4d39be70977b259d619b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_23bbaf62535a4d39be70977b259d619b~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Jan 19, 2021
- 2 min
[Hong Kong] Staycation at the St. Regis Metropolitan Suite
Over the weekend, I stayed at the gorgeous Metropolitan Suite at St. Regis Hong Kong - which also marked the first time I stepped foot in...
Ellie Furuya
- Nov 23, 2020
- 1 min
Takeaway Christmas Afternoon Tea by Four Seasons Hong Kong
One of the best things to look forward to every Christmas in Hong Kong is the seasonal afternoon tea that launches across seemingly all...
![[Hong Kong] 5 best luxury hotel staycations](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_3af61eb554504526a7b41af0e25dffd5~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/d74be1_3af61eb554504526a7b41af0e25dffd5~mv2.png)
Ellie Furuya
- Jul 13, 2020
- 2 min
[Hong Kong] 5 best luxury hotel staycations
I did a quick round-up of my favourite luxury hotel staycations around town to save you the research hassle. Truly, the only way to stay...
![[Hong Kong] Asaya Kitchen, Henry and Bayfare Social at Rosewood Hotel](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_6309b0ffce7e4f8f8552dd337ae4d881~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_6309b0ffce7e4f8f8552dd337ae4d881~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Jan 16, 2020
- 3 min
[Hong Kong] Asaya Kitchen, Henry and Bayfare Social at Rosewood Hotel
Over the past months, Rosewood has been busy pushing out a host of new restaurant concepts, all headlined by familiar chef names....
![[Hakone] Gora Kadan, an authentic onsen ryokan experience at the foot of Mt. Fuji](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_9e8c9845dfdd4ffc81156f3525ce3e72~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_9e8c9845dfdd4ffc81156f3525ce3e72~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Jan 8, 2020
- 3 min
[Hakone] Gora Kadan, an authentic onsen ryokan experience at the foot of Mt. Fuji
This was probably the most spontaneous trip we've ever done, as the booking was made over Christmas dinner with my family the night...
![[Hong Kong] SOMM at Landmark Mandarin Oriental, my most-frequented restaurant of 2019](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_c303ffe5e6574a9eb424103eb93d7967~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_c303ffe5e6574a9eb424103eb93d7967~mv2.jpeg)
Ellie Furuya
- Dec 10, 2019
- 2 min
[Hong Kong] SOMM at Landmark Mandarin Oriental, my most-frequented restaurant of 2019
People often ask me about how I juggle full time work and events, but it's not that hard once you establish a quota for events per week....
![[Hong Kong] Festive afternoon tea at The Murray + giveaway!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_a084e9b8d1c24d218b2cd532511a5660~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_a084e9b8d1c24d218b2cd532511a5660~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Dec 7, 2019
- 2 min
[Hong Kong] Festive afternoon tea at The Murray + giveaway!
Updated: 12.10.2019 Since opening in early 2018, I've visited The Murray on only two occasions - first for the exquisite Popinjay seafood...
![[Hong Kong] Afternoon tea at The Butterfly Room](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_8757e46d13e3426e8e7a01422ce64c7d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_8757e46d13e3426e8e7a01422ce64c7d~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Nov 5, 2019
- 2 min
[Hong Kong] Afternoon tea at The Butterfly Room
I hear the Rosewood's The Butterfly Room is currently Hong Kong's hardest afternoon tea experience to book, with reservations filling up...
![[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_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_3c7cf710b041470e980fe8b70f1c5c86~mv2_d_1289_1500_s_2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Nov 5, 2019
- 4 min
[Hong Kong] A glimpse into life at the ultra-luxury Rosewood Residences
Nestled in a rather inconspicuous location between the glitzy Rosewood Hotel and the newly opened K11 Musea shopping mall, the Rosewood...
![[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_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_a9dea01fd331466989ee05ae374eb05c~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Oct 14, 2019
- 3 min
[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...
![[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_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_e93fe10f62d64eff950d8d7281aff39e~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Oct 14, 2019
- 3 min
[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...
![[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_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_dd061e0c7c594297839ff0ffd7a3a430~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Oct 11, 2019
- 5 min
[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...
![[Hong Kong] An urban retreat at the Kerry Hotel](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_af28e1e3e2c34c4a87afaf0e007cafbb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_af28e1e3e2c34c4a87afaf0e007cafbb~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Sep 16, 2019
- 5 min
[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...
![[Shanghai] A luxurious food-fueled weekend getaway at W Shanghai](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_c190019796354a90b2148ac039a0fc2f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_c190019796354a90b2148ac039a0fc2f~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Aug 13, 2019
- 4 min
[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...
![[Bangkok] My experience at new boutique hotel The Waldorf Astoria](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_a081f0b8ba4c4cec86d9af3f1771f9c9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_a081f0b8ba4c4cec86d9af3f1771f9c9~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Jul 18, 2019
- 3 min
[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...
![[Zermatt] The Omnia, the Swiss mountain lodge of dreams](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_a8275f96868244df96fb00a91b15def6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_a8275f96868244df96fb00a91b15def6~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Apr 24, 2019
- 5 min
[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...
![[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_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_56d7394a3b184225bd403773d54832a2~mv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Jan 12, 2019
- 4 min
[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...
![[Hong Kong] The Peninsula Yacht](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_2a8507afe4814e6fb4a714bb52e2d761~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_2a8507afe4814e6fb4a714bb52e2d761~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Nov 2, 2018
- 2 min
[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...
Ellie Furuya
- Aug 27, 2018
- 1 min
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....
Ellie Furuya
- Jun 13, 2017
- 3 min
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...
![[Hong Kong] Rech by Alain Ducasse at InterContinental Hong Kong](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_c3627736448f413b826f3792f1624ead~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_c3627736448f413b826f3792f1624ead~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- May 18, 2017
- 4 min
[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...
![[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_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_08dffc7796dd4d5ca6ceafb5d653a4f4~mv2_d_1512_2016_s_2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Apr 23, 2017
- 3 min
[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...