Rosewood Sanya opens its doors Sanya has been sprouting new hotels left and right, with openings from the likes of Atlantis, EDITION, and Rosewood - all lining Haitang Bay on the east coast. While the former two hotels have a larger-than-life vibe, the 246-room Rosewood goes the all-natural route with leafy alfresco corridors, pretty reflection pools, and a 110m … [Read more...]
How to go zero-waste in Hong Kong
As Chinese New Year rolls around, it’s time to “sweep the dust” at home, both literally and metaphorically. Hong Kong-based zero-waste pioneer Paola Cortese, of LoopUnite!, shares her four-week plan for a low-waste home. By Kate Springer As Paola Cortese walks around my studio apartment, she nonchalantly quizzes me about my lifestyle habits. How often do you order takeout? … [Read more...]
Wellness Destination roundup: 2018
In honour of the new year, I’m dedicating this column to soon-to-debut retreats across Asia. From sustainable resorts to underwater suites, these fresh faces should fill up your 2018 bucket list in no time. Six Senses Bhutan The happiest country on earth is welcoming a new wellness retreat: Six Senses Bhutan. The hotel concept will include five distinct lodges, scattered … [Read more...]
Totally Exposed: A carabiner adventure in Oman
There’s a daring new way to explore the mountains of Oman: dangling from the Middle East’s highest via ferrata climbing route. Petrified at first, Kate Springer clips onto the cabled mountain course only to discover an unexpected way to relax. That’s easier said than done, seeing as I’m on the edge of Oman’s deepest canyon and he’s asking me to dangle 2,000 metres … [Read more...]
Travel Well – Travel News for June
Bison grass facials? Sorry, ladies, this one is for the guys. The Residence Male launched a slew of new therapies specifically designed for gents, answering a call from stressed-out men who love a good spa day just as much as we do. While most of the massages are relatively straight-forward, one treatment stands out: a facial that’s fueled by bison grass - yep, that’s … [Read more...]