Caution, Scams You May Encounter on Your Vacation Travelers are all prime for hustlers and scammers world wide. Everyone who has been on the road can recount a personal story of being a ‘mark’ while away from home. The 1st and only time it happened to me was in Mexico City 50 years ago on […]
Travel Etiquette: What We All Should Know and Practice Travel is a super experience, but there is an unwritten set of rules governing the travelers behavior. From the expectations of other tourists to ingrained traditions and customs of the country or region we are visiting, and we do not want to offend. To avoid making […]
Fusion Gets a New Name and Wellness Concept in Cam Ranh Cam Ranh’s only all-spa inclusive resort introduces aerial & kids yoga and new spa therapies Fusion Resort Cam Ranh, on Vietnam’s south central coast, welcomed the new year with a new name and a new wellness concept. The all-spa inclusive resort has revamped its […]
Ho Chi Minh City’s District 3 Emerges as THE Place to See the Real Saigon A neighborhood of leafy avenues, storied palaces and pagodas, meaningful museums and some of Vietnam’s most striking colonial architecture, District 3 is one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most underrated enclaves. As well as history and heritage, it is also […]
Julius Baer’s Lifestyle Index 2017: Wealth Report: Asia The Asian wealth management landscape Asia is Julius Baer’s second home market and a powerhouse of global wealth creation. The region’s pool of investable assets held by High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) is on track to reach USD 14.5 trillion by 2020, representing growth of 160% in […]
President Trump Traveling to Asia for Key State Visits US President Donald Trump travel to Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor Friday before embarking on a Presidential trip to Asia. In Asia, President Trump will address security and trade concerns in Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Between the US, SKorea, and Japan, the NKorean missile threat […]
Mothers Man the Kitchen At Luxurious New Beachfront Resort Resorts calls in mothers of staff for new culinary initiative called ‘Mama’s Cooking’ When it comes to cooking, nothing is as sacrosanct as a home-cooked meal. That’s why The Anam has recruited a half-dozen mothers of its staff to serve up an authentic slice […]
Travel: Holidaying in Hanoi The Vietnamese capital offers an eclectic mix of culture, food, atmosphere and history on the banks of the Red River Despite often being described as a calmer alternative to buzzing Ho Chi Minh City to the South, Hanoi can certainly take your breath away. Whether it’s the hustle and bustle of […]
US Ban on Laptops in Airline Cabins Lifted The ban on laptops in the cabins of planes flying from the Middle East to the US is over, as federal officials say that large airports in the region have taken other steps to increase security. Those measures include checking electronic devices to make sure they do […]
Travel News: The Best High Tea in Asia All the tea in China isn’t necessarily drunk in China. Nor is all the high tea consumed in England. This spring, hotels from Bangkok to Tokyo are reaching for new heights with new high tea specials that drink in great views, exalt chocolate, invoke gay Paree and […]
Travel News: Hanoi La Siesta Spa Welcome to Hanoi La Siesta Spa – The Secret of Relaxation! With several years combined experience in the Vietnamese Spa industry, a skilled and knowledgeable spa management team have partnered with one of Hanoi’s leading boutique hotel chain of Elegance Hospitality. La Siesta Spa invite you to enjoy one […]