Newly Renovated Garden Wing at the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore

The Shangri-La Hotel Singapore is set in the lush tropical gardens near the renowned Orchard Road business and shopping district of Singapore, and its newly renovated garden wing is perfect for leisure and business travelers looking for a peaceful retreat. Each room features a large balcony and an interior design inspired by nature. Take advantage of the 15 acres of gardens at this consistently top ranked luxury hotel while staying in luxurious accommodations located in one of three distinctive wings. A few of the superb amenities available to guests at the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore include 2 ballrooms, 23 smaller function rooms perfect for meetings, 3 fine dining restaurants on site, an exotic free-form pool, a children’s pool, and a luxurious spa offering post-flight therapy and other treatments. Whatever your travel purpose, consider staying at this idyllic luxury hotel for a truly relaxing and unforgettable experience.

Alila Villas Uluwatu Receives the China Gold Tourism Award

A big congratulations goes out to the Alila Villas Uluwatu in Bali, Indonesia for receiving the ‘Most Popular Overseas Hotel’ in the 7th annual China Tourism 2012 Gold List Awards. This luxury hotel is situated on an elevated plateau that meets with limestone cliffs that sweep down to the ocean. It is the perfect place to re-discover the joy of pure relaxation in a spacious and comfortable environment with a personal butler to assist you with whatever it is you may need. Indulge all of your senses in the traditional fine dining restaurants, the clifftop pool and bar, or in the spa. Frederic Simon, CEO of Alila Hotels and Resorts says, "we are honoured to be recognized for our distinction in the hospitality industry for the first designed & built EarthCheck certified luxury resort in Bali. It is the ultimate achievement to be awarded such an accolade, especially as it is voted by our guests and travel partners." We certainly agree and feel that the Alila Villas Uluwatu deserves to be added to every luxury traveler’s bucket list!

Condé Nast Traveler Hot List 2012: W Retreat and Spa Bali Seminyak

Conde Nast Traveler, purveyor of fine hotel reviews and travel advice, has just released its 2012 edition of the Hot List, a list of hotels that are setting the hotel world aflame with fresh designs and new concepts, or maybe just a solid new look at classic luxury. 41 reporters embedded themselves anonymously in hotels across the globe to review their targets. What results is a list of 121 hotels around the world that are so on fire they should be put on your watch list, just in case they end up burning down.

The W Retreat and Spa Bali Seminyak is a hotel that invites a lot of superlatives. They seem to attract -est's like few other hotels in the business. The b-'s, the fanci-'s, the wonderful-'s, they are all attracted to the W Retreat Seminyak like tiny linguistic moths to a descriptive flame.  The 237 room hotel, of which 76 face the sea, somehow manages to be both a secluded retreat and in walking distance of every up-and-coming fine restaurant in Jalan Petitenget.  The retreat somehow manages to blend the aesthetics of traditional Balinese villages with our future booming Neon gas industry. It is colorful and well-rounded, in the sense that corners are in short supply in the designer space. If something off-beat but traditionally relaxing is your cup of tea, then you should check out the W Retreat and Spa Bali Seminyak.

Michelin Star Chef Coming to the Alila Villas Soori

The Alila Villas Soori is a beautiful hotel set beachfront in Kelating, Indonesia. It’s located along the southwest coast of Bali, on a gentle slope between rice terraces and beautiful black-sand beaches overlooking the Indian Ocean. Ths boutique has only 48 villas, and they’re perfectly positioned to enjoy panoramic ocean views and sea breezes.

On Friday, June 8th for one night only, the Alila Villas Soori will host Tom Kerridge, a renowned Michelin Star Chef coming on his first Asian tour. Tom Kerridge is the chef patron and owner at the Hand & Flowers pub in Marlow, the only two Michelin-starred pub in the entire world! As put by the Michelin editor Rebecca Burr, ‘Tom’s cooking has risen to new heights. His dishes are sophisticated yet familiar, and are a perfect match for the relaxed surroundings of his charming pub.’ Be sure to make your reservations at the Alila Villas Soori for June to experience the delectable cuisine prepared and put together by Tom Kerridge.

A Little Slice of Heaven: Shangri La's Boracay Resort and Spa

The Shangri-La Boracay Resort and Spa is nice little haven of solitude and serenity in a world where it's hard to get away from the constant activity of the urban lifestyle. Boracay is everything the city is not: quiet, calm, pristine. Its 183 guest rooms and 36 villas are just what the doctor ordered if he demanded that you take a long vacation on sandy beaches with your favorite cocktail in hand. If he did that, we're trading doctors.  The Boracay Resort comes with its very own tranquil spa village, a complex of buildings set up to relax your mind and pamper your body. Your taste buds can get in on the action as well at Rima Restaurant or Sirena for gourmet Italian and fresh seafood. Two separate beach coves ensure that there will always be a quiet place on the beach for you, even if the annoying uncle you had to bring along wants to come, too. Just send him to the other side; we won't tell your mother. The Shangri-La Boracay Resort and Spa is everything you dream of when you imagine a world of opalescent beaches and azure waters, only this time, it's real.

Aleenta Phuket Launches a Secret Dinner Series

The Aleenta Phuket Phang Nga Resort and Spa in North Phuket, Thailand is proud to present the NA THALANG Ancestral Siamese Cuisine Secret Dinner series every Monday until further notice. Prepare to experience traditional and authentic dishes from the kitchen of Chef Premchit Prateap Na Thalang prepared from secret recipes passed down through 12 generations. The menu will feature distinctive southern Siamese cuisine with Chinese and Indian elements and fresh ingredients from the forests and seas of the Andaman coast. The courses will feature juice, canapés, an aperitif served at 7:00pm, and an 8-course tasting dinner served at 7:30pm.

The Aleenta Phuket is a beautiful boutique hotel with only 40 rooms and 15 suites including pool villas, ocean view lofts, and private 2 and 3 bedroom beachfront villas located steps from the beach. This luxury hotel is only 20 minutes from the Phuket International Airport and a short distance from the Blue Canyon Golf Course and the beautiful Phang Nga Bay.

Be sure to explore this simply stunning hotel and make your dinner reservations to embark on a truly authentic and once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience!

Harbour Grand Kowloon Honored at the Travelers’ Choice Hotel Awards!

TripAdvisor announced that the Harbour Grand Kowloon has been chosen as the winner in the category of the Top 25 Luxury Hotels in China in its 2012 Travelers’ Choice Awards! The TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards honor the world’s best hotels as selected by millions of real travelers’ reviews and opinions, so you can trust and check in with ease knowing that you are about to stay at phenomenal hotel as chosen by fellow travelers like yourself.

The Harbour Grand Kowloon is a luxurious 5-star property situated on the harbor front promenade just a few steps from the famous Victoria Harbour in Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is nestled in the neighborhood of Whampoa, which is full of charming cafes and boutiques and just minutes away from the Tsimshatsui shopping and business district. Its 554 spacious guestrooms including 86 suites are equipped with the latest technology and many of which offer stunning Harbour views. A few of the amenities available to guests include massage service, steam room and sauna, a top floor fitness center, and a glass-walled roof top swimming pool featuring 360 degree panoramic views.

Jonathan A. Wilson, the General Manager of the hotel says, “we are thrilled to once again be honoured by our travel partners TripAdvisor. To win the award for the second year running affirms that we are heading in the right direction and spurs us on to maintain our strong commitment towards service excellence. We are honoured that our guests have chosen us.”  We couldn’t have said it better ourselves! Be sure to make your reservations at this highly acclaimed hotel and get ready for a truly luxurious and wonderful stay!

Super Luxury Awaits at the Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

The Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is set on the shore of the Andaman Sea, and it is a hideaway 54 villa boutique hotel that takes luxury to a new level. The Phulay Bay offers its guests the best of all worlds, with stunning views of the towering limestone karsts, sandy beaches, and a national forest with hidden waterfalls. The Phulay Bay is all about enlivening the senses and providing guests with an enriching experience. Prepare to be stimulated by the resort’s own scent, signature drink, traditional Thai music, and stunning scenery both inside the suites and around the resort. Its phenomenal villas offer stunning ocean views, private plunge pools, walk-in closets, cathedral-like bathrooms, and sheltered outdoor baths and showers set among indigenous flora allowing guests to detach from the world. What sets this hotel apart is its exemplary customer service. From arranging a meditation class in a local monastery to elephant trekking to a remote picnic spot, the staff at the Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is willing to assist you in all of your arrangements to make your visit to Thailand simply unforgettable!

Buy Some Apples: Four Seasons Best Hotel on the Orchard Road

One of the big attractions of Singapore is its iconic Orchard Road, a luxury shopping district that rivals the Kurfurstendamm in Berlin or Chicago's Magnificent Mile. Many of our travelers have expensive tastes, and we've learned only to suggest the tip-top in boutique designer stores alongside the bigger name-brands. Singapore's Orchard Road has them in droves; choice is the name of the game here. The Four Seasons Singapore brings old-world luxury to the center of the modern shopping district. It carries all of the elegance and international standards of the Four Seasons brand, and infuses it with the metropolitan flair of one of Southeast Asia's cultural centers. You'll love staying in any of its 250 rooms and especially the top-of-the-line suites, which are guaranteed to have enough closet space for your new acquisitions. Catch views of the Orchard Boulevard or the Botanical Gardens from the very best rooms while getting ready for an in-room massage from one of their personal treatment specialists. You can also head downstairs to experience some exquisite classical Cantonese or modern European cuisine. The Four Seasons Singapore is great stop for the prospective shopper looking to find everything that the Orchard Road has to offer.

The Full Package: Fullerton Bay Hotel Special Deals

The Fullerton Bay Hotel has some great packages to look out for in the coming months.  A supremely luxurious hotel in Singapore, Fullerton Bay takes the classic repressed British drama to heart, for every room is a room with a view. Its 100 rooms are situated in the heart of the Business and Arts and Culturedistricts, so whatever your pleasure, you're sure to be nearby.

Explore More

The Explore More package is perfect for the sightseer. With complimentary breakfast two, you also get two tickets to each of the Singapore Flyer, the River Boat Ride, Paranakan Museum, and Asian Civilizations Museum, as well as free internet services.

Time for Romance

For the romantics out there:

Accommodation in a Deluxe Room
A welcome bottle of wine
Breakfast for two persons at Clifford restaurant
Three-course in-room dinner for two persons
Candle-lit rose petal bath
Complimentary room upgrade
Complimentary Internet connectivity

Suite Bliss

A perfect package for someone who wants to enjoy a suite in style. Includes
Accommodation in an exclusive Theme Suite
A bottle of welcome Champagne
Return transfers via a vintage Rolls Royce
Breakfast for two persons at Clifford restaurant
Four-course dinner for two persons at Clifford restaurant
His and Hers Molton Brown toiletry sets
A pair of signature Fullerton bears
Personal Butler
Complimentary Internet connectivity

Just a note: These specials are available for a limited time, and availability may vary from day to day. Check your dates to see what options are available for your next trip to Singapore!