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    Stays

    Enjoy Kyoto flavors at Sowaka Hotel

    Sowaka Hotel, the recently opened luxury hotel in Kyoto, is offering a complimentary special sake promotion and more. Enjoy a taste of locally crafted Kyoto products until February 29, 2020. Experience the sake of Fushimi at Sowaka Hotel Called ‘Experiencing the Sake of Fushimi’, the promotion is inspired by the fact that Kyoto is one of Japan’s premier sake-brewing districts. The hotel offers guests the opportunity to experience the sake of Fushimi, Kyoto. The promo includes a welcome sake drink and a chance to enjoy a sake-infused bath in the guestrooms. If you want to enjoy the benefits of sake while soaking in the tub, Sowaka offers a unique bath…

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    Mercure Vung Tau Resort opens in southern Vietnam

    On the beachfront of Nghinh Phong Cape in southern Vietnam’s Bien Hoa Province is the newly opened Mercure Vung Tau Resort. The beachside hotel offers a perfect weekend getaway with its breathtaking scenery and charming landscape. Boasting 80 guestrooms, the seaside resort offers a choice of room categories. Accommodation choices include standard room, superior room, deluxe room, executive room, and family suites. All guestrooms have rain showers, mini-bars, in-room safes, and modern guest amenities. Designed with comfort and convenience in mind, the spacious beachfront guestrooms feature natural light perfect for the early risers to catch the sunrise or unwind for an evening sunset. “Every Mercure is unique to its destination, so…

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    Duck & Waffle Hong Kong has an exclusive treat this Valentine’s Day

    All you need is love… and Duck & Waffle Hong Kong’s Valentine’s Day set menu. Celebrate the most romantic holiday of the year with a specially curated menu and love potions that are sure to impress you. A vegetarian menu is also available. Menus and cocktails are available exclusively on Friday, February 14, 2020.  Divided into four sections (snacks, starter, main, and dessert), Duck & Waffle Hong Kong’s Valentine’s Day set menu has something for every couple. Highlighted dishes include the juicy USDA Prime Beef Carpaccio served with tarragon mayo, shaved fresh truffles, parmesan shavings and chives, a succulent Loin of New Zealand Lamb with truffle crispy chips, and a…

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    Experiences,  Things to do

    Asia’s top 7 emerging destinations for 2020

    Where are you headed to this year? Have you started updating your travel bucket list yet? Do you prefer to explore places closer to home or do you want to travel far? Check out this Skyscanner APAC Travel Trends 2020 Report. You may want to include these emerging destinations for 2020 in your travel wish list. As reported by Skyscanner, beach destinations in Vietnam and the Philippines are gaining popularity. 2019 apparently marked the rise of Asian destinations, with Vietnam driving the strongest growth. Beach destinations in Vietnam such as Phu Quoc, Nha Trang and Da Nang were immensely popular last year. In the Philippines, Kalibo, Angeles, and Puerto Princesa…

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    Food + Drink

    Samsen Sheung Wan opens its doors in Hong Kong

    Are you a fan of traditional Thai street food? You will be thrilled to know that Samsen restaurant is officially opening its second location in Hong Kong’s foodie neighborhood in Sheung Wan. The outlet will open after Chinese New Year. Following the success of the critically acclaimed Samsen Wan Chai, which opened in 2016, chef-owner Adam Cliff and partner Bella Kong’s new establishment is a continuation of their passion for exploring the bold flavors of traditional Thai street eats. While Samsen Wan Chai is known as Hong Kong’s home for Thai boat noodles, Samsen Sheung Wan is offering a new experience to diners. The new Samsen outlet features Khao Soi…

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    Stays,  Sustainable Travel

    Pan Pacific unveils eco-friendly Parkroyal Collection brand

    Are you embracing a green lifestyle and would like to maintain it while traveling? Check ‘green city life’ and ‘green hotel stay’ off your bucket list. You now have two hotels in Singapore to consider for an eco-friendly experience as UOL Group Limited (UOL) and hotel subsidiary Pan Pacific Hotels Group Limited (PPHG) launch eco-conscious Parkroyal Collection brand. This move affirms the Group’s commitment to sustainable hospitality. The new brand carries a strong sense of environmental responsibility. Its brand ethos include eco-friendliness, sustainability and care for overall well-being. The brand also celebrates elements of green design and architecture. “As a developer, we are keenly aware of the environmental challenges and…