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Korean Air, America’s largest Asian airline, has unveiled its new lounge for Prestige and First class passengers and SkyTeam members at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Located on the fifth floor in LAX’s Tom Bradley International Terminal, the new lounge was created by Gensler, a global integrated architecture and design firm that has created many... View Article

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April 27, Freedom Day in South Africa, will start a year of celebrations to mark the 20th anniversary of its “democracy and freedom.”  At the same time, the country is transforming itself from being known as a “safari destination” to a world-class  “lifestyle destination,” according to Marthinus van Schalwyk, speaking to journalists during a visit... View Article

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Lewis Hamilton, 2008 Formula One World Champion, is set to join the star-studded line-up of world famous presenters and motor sport legends at Top Gear Festival, which debuts in Barbados this May. The Mango Bay Hotel Group properties, Mango Bay Hotel and Island Inn Hotel are providing event-goers with the perfect places to unwind during this action-packed weekend. The... View Article

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As a former Executive Manager, Christian Kurmann spent several months in the Himalayas and learned and cultivated mindfulness as well as Tibetan meditation. He now leads Mindful Leadership Ltd: mindful meditation and relaxing mindful lifestyle retreats for female individualists in this world. Today’s world of work demands more and more from each individual. Profession, partnership, family: Everything has to be... View Article

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Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is launching services between Stavanger and Houston to start on August 20. The new route will provide better connections between Norway, the rest of Scandinavia, and Houston, Texas, catering for the leading players of the oil and gas industry. “The route we have established is a tailored product for a defined market... View Article

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Stylish Easter treats are in store at modern lifestyle hotel Langham Place, Mongkok, Hong Kong, where Lola, the chocolate hippo, and a spread of classy British fare await. Easter exclusive room package Meet Lola, Langham Place’s adorable chocolate hippo dressed in pretty pearls and a pink cheong sam, sculpted by Langham Place pastry pros and... View Article

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W Retreat & Spa Bali has announced a selection of events that are set to keep guests entertained this spring. On Friday, April 4, the luxury resort’s WOOBAR club will be lit up by Italian duo Doomwork for an evening of techno and house, from 10pm until 4am. Every Sunday, W Retreat & Spa Bali... View Article

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Raffles Makati is a legendary oasis of calm and class nestled in the most prestigious address of Makati Avenue, in the financial and cultural hub Makati City in the Philippines. It is situated within a 30-floor tower that houses the 32 suites of Raffles Makati, Raffles Residences with 237 one to four bedroom apartments for... View Article

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  “I remember before” is a common traveler’s lament about how a once favorite, unspoilt spot has been overbuilt and overrun. While sometimes these places are able to re-invent themselves, getting too big too fast is a sure fire way to lose one’s identity and turn something special into a Priceline special. Nearly a year-and-a-half... View Article

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Thailand is aiming to further strengthen its reputation as one of the world’s best film locations by developing more incentives for international film makers. One of the most recent films shot in Thailand was Hollywood blockbuster The Coup, starring Owen Wilson and Pierce Brosnan, which was made partly in Chiang Mai in late 2013. The... View Article

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The latest addition to the Jefferson’s line of “Ridiculously Small Batch” whiskies, Jefferson’s Ocean II: Aged at Sea, while crafted in the Kentucky foothills, owes its, well, spirit to the sea. Inspired by watching a bottle of bourbon rock back and forth while sitting on the bow of a ship, it occurred to Jefferson’s founder... View Article

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Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills has announced that it will officially open its doors to guests and locals in June. The hotel, which is the first Andaz residence to debut in Japan and the 12th to join the Andaz brand, is now also accepting reservations. With easy access to Ginza, Marunouchi and Akasaka, Andaz Tokyo Toranomon... View Article

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