Taipei is always my first (and usually only) stop in Taiwan – a country with an interesting mix of Western, Chinese, and Japanese influences. The Regent Taipei, a luxury urban hotel in the capital, embodies these different influences. It is…
Art, culture and nature collide at the Hot Springs at Wellspring Resort by Silks Beitou. Beitou is a mountainous and green region in Northern Taipei and a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of central Taipei. If you are…
How do you explore Tainan, the former capital city of Taiwan? It helps to have a convenient location starting with an elegant stay at Silks Place Tainan. This centrally located hotel is walking distance from some of the city’s major…
When you think of Taiwan, you likely think of Taipei with its bright lights and bustling markets. Step back into Taiwan’s history when you visit Tainan – home to important river ports from the Qing Dynasty and a site where…
Singapore is indeed the land of “Crazy Rich Asians”. There are 3 star Michelin restaurants, multi-million dollar apartments, and luxury brands galore. But it is also home to some beautiful and free sites! These are 6 favorite spots:1. Gardens by…
Planning travel with miles and points seems tempting, but how do you start? I saved ~$50,000 in free travel last year when I really started applying the guidelines below to my (and my husband’s) own accounts. Free travel and even…
Sometimes I may have a long day of meetings where I have to run around to different offices. Or I might have an active day with my family and we are visiting different cultural sites or even a theme park….
You’re in one of the world’s most magical places – Cappadocia – and want to book a hot air balloon.Where do you start? What should you expect? I didn’t have much of an idea and also scrambled to book a…
One of the most magical pictures I’ve ever seen was one where I saw someone lounging on a rooftop gazing at dozens of hot air balloons in the sky. That otherworldly scene stayed with me and I vowed to go…
Tranquility. Natural Beauty. Understated elegance. Aren’t those markers of true luxury? You can enjoy a true luxury stay at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi certainly delivers in all of those respects. It is the crown jewel of the Hilton family of…