Hotels can make or break a holiday. A good hotel will offer a reliable base to explore the surrounding area. But a great hotel will make you never, ever want to leave. The good news is, we’re spoiled for choice here the UK. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are all teeming with a wide variety of really…
Last week, the world’s culinary elite welcomed a new member. Moor Hall became the UK’s tenth restaurant with three Michelin stars and the second place to own three stars and a Michelin green star (next to L’Enclume). The restaurant, which lives inside a restored 16th-century country house in the tiny Lancashire village of Aughton, was opened by head chef Mark Birchall in 2017…
The Michelin Guide is a world-renowned authority on food. So much so, that everyone always forgets it is in fact a tyre manufacturer. Still, a commendation from Michelin really means something in the hospitality world. Now it’s branched beyond restaurant stars and hotel keys and has recommended whole cities in its list of the 10 most exciting ‘foodie…
Chinese New Year is the number one occasion in Hong Kong and this year, we’re welcoming the Year of the Snake on January 29. The festivities usually continue until the 10th to 15th day of the Chinese lunar calendar – so you’ve got plenty of time to revel in the festivities. Read on to learn about important Chinese New Year traditions, find…
Ferocious drumming and firecrackers galore always make Chinese festivals exuberant occasions. While Hong Kong’s biggest celebrations are without doubt Chinese New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival, being in such a culturally rich metropolis, there are tons of other special occasions that you might not be familiar with. If you’ve ever wondered where to witness Chinese festivals up close and personal,…
People who don’t live in cities will tell you they’re busy, lonely and expensive places. But there’s a reason so many people choose to live in them: with world-class art and culture, unbeatable food and nightlife, buzzing neighbourhoods and a dizzying amount of stuff to do and see, there’s simply no better place to be. Every year,…
In Hong Kong, we get to celebrate and enjoy a wonderful mix of Western and traditional Chinese public holidays every year (17 days, to be exact). With some clever planning – and a little help from us – you can take advantage of those days off by making the most of your annual leave. That’s why we’ve put together this guide below…
Hong Kong is blessed with a constant stream of exciting events throughout the year. From traditional holidays like Chinese New Year and the Mid-Autumn Festival to annual events that showcase the best in art and culture – not to mention all the huge international stars arriving on our shores for concerts and music fests – mark your calendars with this, our pick of…
Take old-world European charm and mix it with an open, friendly bustling North American city, and you’ve got Montreal. It’s no surprise that the city is home to one of the best neighbourhoods in the world. The second oldest city in Canada, Montreal’s combination of history and landscape with twentieth-century architectural wonders results in a…
Although we’re used to focusing on holiday window displays, Nordstrom is turning our attention to the store’s interior this holiday season. The iconic department store’s flagship at 225 West 57th Street by Central Park into the world of Mr. Blizz as part of the Wonder All the Way campaign activation called “The Blizz on 57th Street.”…