Pride of place
New Zealand may be getting ready to shine on the world stage as it hosts the 2011 Rugby World Cup, but with a slew of food and wine experiences in Wellington and Hawke’s Bay, it already has the makings of a glorious gourmet retreat.
New Zealand may be getting ready to shine on the world stage as it hosts the 2011 Rugby World Cup, but with a slew of food and wine experiences in Wellington and Hawke’s Bay, it already has the makings of a glorious gourmet retreat.
Kuala Lumpur, welcomes a new player to their hotel scene, the four-star Furama Bukit Bintang by Furama Hotels International.
Hotel Splendido and Splendido Mare in Portofino, Italy can arrange for couples to recite their vows below the depths of the Christ of the Abyss at San Fruttuoso.
As Tung Lok’s former director of kitchens, chef Sam Leong coined modern Chinese dishes like wasabi prawns and coffee pork ribs. But when it comes to his personal favourites, nothing stirs up his palate like the time-honoured street stalls in Malaysia.
The stately Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat on the French Riviera dishes out a deal gastronomes will find hard to resist.
Stephan Zoisl on life in his Austrian hometown, eating his way across Europe, and his sting at The Fat Duck.
Taipei’s reputation as an emerging, hip lifestyle destination gets a boost with the arrival of W Taipei.
The sleepy Irish capital has evolved into a graceful, glittering cityscape. Celebrity chef Rachel Allen unveils its lively charms.
Adrenaline junkies and culture vultures watch out; there’s a slew of adventure travel outfitters gaining prominence for their sophisticated and well-planned getaways.