Jul 25
Following extensive renovations and a name change, the Nojiriko Hotel El Bosco recently
overlooking Japan’s magnificent Lake Nojiri. A two-hour drive froin Tokyo, the northern Nagano prefecture that the hotel calls home is renowned for its serene forest and impressive mountain peaks. Seasonal activities include skiing at nearby Myoko Suginohara and Shiga Kogen (host to the 1998 Winter Olympic Games), golfing at Myoko Kogen, not to mention fishing and boating on the lake. The hotel lounge is inviting with brick walls and dark-wood furnishings, while the AWkitchen dishes up SUShi-fresh fish caught daily from Nojiri, alongside vegetables grown on-site in an organic garden. 81-26/258-2111; nofirikohotel-elbosco.com; doubles from US$185.
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Jun 27
Dating back to Queenstown’s gold rush in the mid-1800s, the historic lakefront Eichardt’s Private Hotel (Marine Parade; 64-3/441-0450; eichardtshotel.co.nz; doubles from US$1,020) features five opulent suites with heated floors, ornate fireplaces, and comfy sofas. Take advantage of cocktail hour in the swish House Bar, well known for its tasty tapas and top-notch wine list.
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Jun 26
The Yeohwa Resort (86-599/523-8999; yeohwahotels.com; doubles from US$91) in Wuyishan is a good place to base yourself when exploring the area. The 204-room hotel has a spa and a couple of decent restaurants and can organize tours to nearby sites.
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Jun 19
Operating under the mantra “sustainability means doing things better, not doing without,” the Soneva Fushi maintains strict environmental standards without sacrificing luxury. Villas are crafted from indigenous and recycled materials and are cooled by a new deep-sea air-conditioning system that circulates cold water pumped from 300 meters under the Indian Ocean. Rooms are stocked with eco-friendly amenities, and the restaurants use locally sourced, organic produce. At checkout, guests are invited to contribute a “carbon tax” that the hotel uses to fund the development of wind turbines in India. It’s all neatly detailed in the hotel’s handy Green Newsletter, printed on recycled paper, of course (Kunfanadhoo Island, Baa Atoll; 960/660-0304; sixsenses.com; doubles front US$668).
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Jun 19
Relax at the Plateau, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong (852/2584-7688; hongkong.grand.hyatt.com) this festive season with the Hotel’s Spa Winter package. Priced from US$567, double, the deal entitles guests to accommodation in a terrace room, an herbal bath, daily breakfast, evening cocktails, and spa treatment for two. Also included is a 20-percent discount on any additional spa services.
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Jun 17
Situated right in the heart of Tsimshatsui’s shopping, dining, and business district, the New World Renaissance Hotel is the ideal place from which to discover Hong Kong. Take a stroll along the nearby promenade and discover Hong Kong’s movie magic at the Avenue of Stars. While in the hotel, enjoy world-class connectivity with wireless Internet connection in the lobby and broadband access in all guest rooms. In addition, the newly renovated Club Level, which now sports a fresh, contemporary look, offers even more benefits for discerning guests. Continue reading »
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May 29
Nearby in Yakebitaiyama, the Prince Hotel (81-269/34-3111; princejapan.com; doubles from US$262) has 690 rooms, a private onsen, and its own ski school. Make sure you stop by Jigokudani Park, where you’ll find Japan’s famous snow monkeys soaking in the hot springs.
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May 21
The Rusutsu Resort (81-136/46-3331; en.rusutsu.co.jp; US$180) is a mini-village featuring a 24 story, all-suite hotel tower as well as two
smaller hotel wings connected by a monorail. There’s also an amusement
park, hot springs, and a whopping 18 different bars and restaurants to choose from.
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May 15
Most accommodations center on Grand Hirafu. Here, make sure you stop by the chic J-Sekka Building (sekkamseko.com), home to a gourmet deli, spa, sake lounge, and a trio of restaurants. Nearby, Hotel Kanronomori (81-136/58-3800; kanronomori.com; doubles from US$240) has private and public onsens and a range of tatami or Western-style rooms.
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Feb 04
Set on KL’s bustling Jalan Bukit Bintang, the 443-room hotel has earned renown for its choice of “great restaurants and service.” Prime among local foodies are six innovative dining options, including the extraordinary pan-Asia fare EEST and a Cuban bar and Latin grill at Qba (60-3/2731-8333; starwooodhotels.com).
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