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		<title><![CDATA[8 Most colourful cities in the world to add onto your travel bucket list]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2018 04:17:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kanako Sugawara]]></dc:creator>
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		Go for the ‘gram - but stay for all its beauty and local attractions!
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		<title><![CDATA[The reason why you should never order coffee or eggs on a plane]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2018 04:30:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-321552&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-321552 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/07/gettyimages-709133405-1024x683.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;683&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Airplane food is, to the say the least, controversial. Some people don&#039;t mind it - others not so much.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;In an article on &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.cntraveler.com/story/why-you-shouldnt-order-eggs-on-a-plane?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;CN Traveller&#60;/a&#62;, airline insiders spill the tea on the foods you might want to skip on your next flight. Laura Einsetler, a commercial pilot (who also stars in the &#60;em&#62;Jet Set)&#60;/em&#62;, shares why she steers clear of eggs since it&#039;s &#60;strong&#62;unlikely that they&#039;re both safe to eat &#60;em&#62;and&#60;/em&#62; also tasty.&#160;&#60;/strong&#62; &#34;I&#039;ve been personally sick twice from eggs not being cooked well enough,&#34; she says. &#34;If they&#039;re not cooked to a consistency of rubber, you&#039;ll want to pass on them.&#34;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Any clue how your cup of morning joe is brewed on board? According to Bobby Laurie, a travel expert and former flight attendant, the water that is loaded into the airplane tank actually never gets emptied even when the aircraft is service.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#34;So&#60;strong&#62; some of the water is constantly recycled&#60;/strong&#62; (every time),&#34; he shares. &#34;That&#039;s why it gets that stale taste that bleeds through the coffee maker.&#34; Not exactly the special kick of flavour we were after.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-321554&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; class=&#34;wp-image-321554 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/07/gettyimages-dv776047-1024x684.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;684&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Of course, at the end of the day, it really is up to your discretion. After all, some airlines do pride themselves on the freshness of their meals. Singapore Airlines (SIA), often ranked &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/travel-news/most-loved-airlines-from-asia-211190.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;as one of the best airlines in the world&#60;/a&#62; (and also the first airline to introduce in-flight entertainment and food options), has a menu that boasts of over 50 meal choices on its A380 flight. The food it serves is never frozen and virtually every dish on their menu is &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/dishing-out/fb-news/the-lime-truck-opens-pasarbella-tacos-274392.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;always made from scratch.&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;In Netflix&#039;s &#60;em&#62;Mega Food&#60;/em&#62;&#160;documentary, SIA&#039;s food and beverage manager Hermann Freidanck shares that plane food &#60;strong&#62;can&#039;t ever be fully cooked because it must be &#039;reheatable&#039;&#60;/strong&#62;. This means that the meals are typically not fully cooked so that when it&#8217;s reheated it doesn&#8217;t dry out, but it cannot be raw.&#160;It&#039;s a tricky balance, he concedes, which is why the airline opts for fatty fish instead of fine fish for instance because they&#039;re better for reheating.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Would you still be tucking into your plane food on your&#160;next jet-setting trip? 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		<title><![CDATA[7 Luxury fashion designer hotels making their mark in China]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2018 08:06:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kanako Sugawara]]></dc:creator>
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		Where fashion and hotels converge: here's our guide to all the luxury fashion designer hotels and residences in China!
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								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/07/32359095_231262760971289_4681130949499420672_n-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/07/32359095_231262760971289_4681130949499420672_n-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;Let&#039;s face it: sometimes the &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/fashion/latest-news/entrupy-device-instantly-authenticates-designer-bag-anywhere-93495.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;bags&#60;/a&#62;, the clothes, and the &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/fashion/asia-style/singapore-designers/singapore-jewellery-designers-232062.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;jewellery&#60;/a&#62; just aren&#8217;t enough. What better way to immerse yourself in your favourite fashion designer&#039;s aesthetic than to eat, breathe and live in the very spaces they&#039;ve designed?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;From the &#60;strong&#62;Bvlgari&#039;s hotels&#60;/strong&#62;&#160;in both Beijing and Shanghai, to the mind-blowing multi-brand &#60;strong&#62;Lisboa Palace Complex&#60;/strong&#62; in Macau, here are 7 incredibly luxurious designer brand hotels making its mark in China!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Kanako Sugawara&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;READ MORE:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/designer-dinner-5-luxury-fashion-brands-with-food-establishments-118939.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Designer Dinner: 5 Luxury fashion brands with food outlets&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/travel-news/bvlgari-hotel-tokyo-will-open-in-2022-310250.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Bvlgari will be opening a new luxury hotel in Tokyo&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/travel-news/hotel-crush/designer-hotels-matthew-willamson-designs-new-suite-iconic-belmond-la-residencia-mallorca-315937.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Fashion Meets Design: Matthew Willamson designs new luxury suite at iconic Spanish hotel&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/travel-news/hotel-crush/haute-hotels-8-designer-brand-hotels-residences-book-next-trip-china-320194.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/travel-news/hotel-crush/haute-hotels-8-designer-brand-hotels-residences-book-next-trip-china-320194.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jul 2018 06:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kanako Sugawara]]></dc:creator>
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		It might be better known as a ski resort, but Club Med Tomamu in Hokkaido is certainly worth a visit during the summer months. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-319623&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;wp-image-319623 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/07/tomc_l117_010-1024x683.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;683&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Club Med Tomamu in Hokkaido is known for one thing--&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/ski-asia-10-must-visit-ski-destinations-asia-298736.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;skiing&#60;/a&#62;, right? Wrong!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Club Med Tomamu Hokkaido has just recently rebranded to offer a unique Hokkaido &#60;em&#62;summer &#60;/em&#62;holiday experience to its guests that want to experience the beauty of Hokkaido under the sun. Hokkaido during the summer is the perfect getaway for those who are allergic to both the intense cold and heat--you won&#8217;t be miserably snowed in, but you can also escape from the hot and humid Singaporean weather as well!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h3&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Flowers, flowers, and more flowers&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h3&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-319795&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-319795 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/07/tomc_i117_002-1-1024x576.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;576&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Prepare to fall in love with the beautiful country landscape of Hokkaido in the summer. The newly-offered excursions that Club Med Tomamu will include&#60;strong&#62; exploring the vibrant colours of the flower-filled hills of Tomamu&#60;/strong&#62;, looking upon the &#60;strong&#62;enchanting views of  Biei,&#60;/strong&#62; and heading down to the famed&#60;strong&#62; Farm Tomita at Furano&#60;/strong&#62;, where you can immerse yourself in lavender flowers at a flower plantation. The vast &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/beauty/beauty-sos/beauty-tips-and-tricks/flowers-skin-beauty-benefits-235102.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;flower&#60;/a&#62; gardens that seem to carpet the horizon in Hokkaido are renowned both within and outside of Japan, and serves as an incredible photo op for families and couples alike! Club Med Tomamu also offers relaxing walks and picnic spots where guests can spend time soaking up the scenery.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-319866&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-319866 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/07/tomc_i117_005-1024x683.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;683&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h3&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Indulge in traditional Hokkaido cuisine&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h3&#62; &#60;p&#62;At Club Med Tomamu, guests can enjoy a wide range of international and Japanese dishes at the resort&#8217;s main buffet restaurant, Itara. Interestingly, the buffet restaurant is divided into four distinct spaces, which includes Haku, specializing in Japanese Yakiniku, and an outdoor section that serves barbecued fresh seafood and meats. Hokkaido is known for their &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/dishing-out/fb-news/say-chiizu-hokkaido-style-stretchy-cheese-toast-debuts-singapore-295055.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;dairy products&#60;/a&#62;, so don&#039;t miss their &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/dishing-out/soft-serves-pick-best-places-get-frozen-dessert-79882.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;soft serve&#60;/a&#62; dessert as well.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h3&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Adventure time&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h3&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-319867&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-319867 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/07/tomc_c118_058-1024x683.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;683&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Club Med Tomamu also offers programs for those who want a little more adventure. At sunrise, early-risers can experience the&#60;strong&#62; mesmerising natural phenomenon of clouds rising over the mountains at the Unkai Terrace, known as the &#8220;Sea of Clouds&#8221;&#60;/strong&#62;. Taking advantage of the mountainous terrain of Hokkaido with acrobatic classes by the established Circus Academy, guests can learn the art of juggling, percussion and dance, and even get to swing from an outdoor trapeze! The Mountain Academy also offers biking and &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/destinations/happy-trails-10-hiking-holidays-fulfil-wanderlust-133273.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;hiking expeditions&#60;/a&#62; through the mountains of Hokkaido.&#160;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;One thing&#039;s for sure: Hokkaido is more than just ski resorts and snow festivals! &#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Visit Club Med Tomamu&#8217;s &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.clubmed.com.sg?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;website&#60;/a&#62; for more information.&#60;/em&#62; &#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Kanako Sugawara&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: Club Med Tomamu Hokkaido&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;READ MORE:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/destinations/best-farmstay-experiences-in-japan-317661.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;6 Places to have an unforgettable farmstay experience in Japan&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/5-best-foodie-destinations-japan-not-tokyo-308787.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;5 Underrated food destinations in Japan (that aren&#8217;t Tokyo)&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/steamy-springs-8-must-visit-japanese-onsens-299954.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Steamy Springs: 8 Onsen destinations in Japan you must visit&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;   &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/travel-news/club-med-tomamu-hokkaido-launches-exclusive-offerings-celebrate-summer-season-319622.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/travel-news/club-med-tomamu-hokkaido-launches-exclusive-offerings-celebrate-summer-season-319622.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[CÉ LA VI will be opening its newest lounge in Sri Lanka's iconic Kingsbury Hotel]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2018 08:24:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		With lifestyle concepts across prominent nightlife capitals of the world like Singapore, Hong Kong and St. Tropez, CÉ LA VI Colombo is its newest venture in Asia.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-319087&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-319087 img-responsive  size-full&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/07/ce-la-vi-colombo-outside-view.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1600&#34; height=&#34;1069&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Considering how &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/sri-lanka-size-fits-winter-2018-295309.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Sri Lanka&#60;/a&#62; is often touted as the next tourist hotspot in Asia to watch, it&#039;s unsurprising that it&#039;s now the next destination for&#160;C&#201; LA VI, Singapore&#039;s award-winning dining and lifestyle brand.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;This July, C&#201; LA VI will be opening its newest restaurant and lounge at the iconic The Kingsbury, &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/destinations/5-best-sri-lankan-escapes-from-mr-mrs-smith-160584.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;one of the finest five-star luxury hotels in Colombo&#60;/a&#62;. Located in-between Galle Face Green, the World Trade Centre and the Dutch Hospital Precinct, The Kingsbury is certainly well in the league of its other hotel partners.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-319089&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-319089 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/07/kingsburyhotelsrilanka2-1024x534.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;534&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;This marks Sri Lanka&#039;s first ever globally-recognised lifestyle brand.&#160;&#34;With the exciting developments in the city, Colombo has positioned itself to be the next city to look out for among the emerging markets. We are delighted to be one of the first international brands to launch in Colombo,&#8221; said&#160;Chief Operations Officer of C&#201; LA VI, David Sarner.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;What to expect from C&#201; LA VI&#160;Colombo&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;Here&#039;s what you can expect from C&#201; LA VI&#160;Colombo: there will be a C&#201; LA VI Restaurant, which serves fine Japanese cuisine along with the brand&#8217;s signature modern Asian flair, as well as an indoor and outdoor lounge that celebrates&#160;Colombo&#8217;s cuisine while offering world-class cocktails and entertainment.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/music/ce-la-vi-vying-for-a-spot-in-djmags-top-100-clubs-list-145984.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Ranked as one of the best clubs in the world&#60;/a&#62;,&#160;C&#201; LA VI has its lifestyle concepts across prominent nightlife capitals of the world, which include Singapore, Hong Kong and St. Tropez. It&#039;s perhaps best known for its iconic rooftop locations boasting of breathtaking 360-degree views (like its &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/travel-news/marina-bay-sands-most-instagrammed-hotel-world-290669.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Marina Bay Sands&#039; edition in Singapore&#60;/a&#62;), hosting world-class music and entertainment, and innovative mod-Asian cuisine and mixology.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;If anything,&#160;C&#201; LA VI&#039;s decision to open its newest restaurant and lounge concept in Colombo this July is certainly a stamp that it&#039;s primed to be the destination in Asia to watch.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: CE LA VI (header) &#38;amp; The Kingsbury (body)&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/8-beautiful-places-sri-lanka-280146.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Ancient Cities &#38;amp; Beautiful Coasts: 8 Most stunning places in Sri Lanka&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/sky-high-8-rooftop-bars-singapore-104486.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;10 Rooftop bars in Singapore for after work drinks&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/travel-news/ce-la-vi-will-be-opening-its-newest-restaurant-in-colombo-sri-lanka-318981.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/travel-news/ce-la-vi-will-be-opening-its-newest-restaurant-in-colombo-sri-lanka-318981.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Asia tops list of world's 10 most expensive cities for expats in 2018]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 05:33:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Are you surprised?<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-318293&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-318293 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/06/hongkong-1024x683.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;683&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Ever wondered how expensive being an expat can be in some cities? Here&#039;s a clue: in &#60;a href=&#34;https://mobilityexchange.mercer.com/Portals/0/Content/Rankings/rankings/col2018a123987/index.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;a newly released 2018 survey by Mercer&#60;/a&#62;, the world&#039;s most expensive cities have been revealed. And according to the survey, &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/offbeat-destinations-underrated-asian-cities-put-travel-list-101636.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Asian cities&#60;/a&#62; are fast becoming the most costly destinations for expats.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;At the top of the list is &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/cocktail-bars-hong-kong-269040.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Hong Kong&#60;/a&#62;, which also topped the list in 2016. This comes as no surprise, considering how a recent article on CNN revealed that a single parking space in the city can cost residents a whooping SGD760,000.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Singapore came in at #4, with Tokyo and Seoul at #2 and #5 on the list respectively, meaning that Asian cities are officially now the top 5 most expensive cities for expats. Out of the top 10 cities ranked by Mercer, there were 7 of them were in Asia;&#160;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/8-family-friendly-places-visit-shanghai-288399.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Shanghai&#60;/a&#62; at seven, and Beijing at nine.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;On the other end of the spectrum, the most affordable for cities for expats include Karachi, Managua, Minsk, and Tbilisi.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;The 10 most expensive cities for expats revealed&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;ol&#62; &#60;li&#62;Hong Kong (China)&#60;/li&#62; &#60;li&#62;Tokyo (Japan)&#60;/li&#62; &#60;li&#62;Zurich (Germany)&#60;/li&#62; &#60;li&#62;Singapore&#60;/li&#62; &#60;li&#62;Seoul (South Korea)&#60;/li&#62; &#60;li&#62;Luanda (Angola)&#60;/li&#62; &#60;li&#62;Shanghai (China)&#60;/li&#62; &#60;li&#62;Ndjamena (Chad)&#60;/li&#62; &#60;li&#62;Beijing (China)&#60;/li&#62; &#60;li&#62;Bern (Switzerland)&#60;/li&#62; &#60;/ol&#62; &#60;p&#62;The annual&#160;Cost of Living survey by Mercer considers and compares the cost of more than 200 items in 209 cities across five continents. 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		<title><![CDATA[A peek at the new fully solar-powered luxury Six Senses Fiji resort]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 05:42:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kanako Sugawara]]></dc:creator>
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		Fully powered by solar energy, it certainly looks like the new Six Senses Fiji has struck the balance once again between luxury and sustainability. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-318054&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-318054 img-responsive  &#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/06/975x660_ssfji_beachfront_pool_residence_view_from_bedroom_140x87.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;975&#34; height=&#34;660&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;With travelers and consumers slowly catching on the importance of embracing &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/beauty/beauty-buys/skincare/15-natural-eco-friendly-beauty-brands-290664.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;sustainability&#60;/a&#62;&#160;these days, more and more luxury brands are looking into expanding their market to the environmentally-conscious. The world of hotels and resorts is definitely not lagging behind on this trend, and the new Six Senses Fiji Resort might just be paving the way for a new league of sustainable resorts.&#160;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Introducing the new Six Senses Fiji, which just recently opened in April, where the all its villas and residences are fully solar-powered.&#160;Located in a secluded bay on Malolo Island, the Six Senses Fiji resort&#8217;s commitment to sustainability is branched into two fields: environmental responsibility and social responsibility. &#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;A Fully Solar-Powered Luxury Resort&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;The highlight of Six Senses Fiji&#8217;s sustainability has to be the fact that 24 one-and two-bedroom pool villas and 10 private residences are 100 percent solar powered by a microgrid using Tesla batteries within the resort. In fact, this resort has one of the largest off-grid solar installations using Tesla Battery packs in the Southern Hemisphere! &#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;In addition to their use of solar panels, the resort uses low power pool filtration in its &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/destinations/best-infinity-pools-world-216449.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;swimming pools&#60;/a&#62; and low environmental impact refrigerant in all their air conditioning units that also have sensors that automatically switch off the air conditioning once doors are opened, in to conserve energy. &#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Six Senses Fiji has also extended their environmentally-friendly outreach to their waste management system, which uses tiger worms to convert food waste into sustainable fertilizer. This fertilizer, in turn, is used by the resort to &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/house-friendly-herbs-257477.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;grow their own herbs and vegetables&#60;/a&#62; in a special kitchen garden, which also houses produce that is used to create tonics, ginger beers, and probiotics within the resort. &#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;All of these products are sold at the on-site deli. Furthermore, recyclable waste is sorted in the resort&#8217;s &#8220;recycling corner,&#8221; after which the items are shipped to Denarau Island on the return barges that bring food supplies twice a week.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Social Responsibility&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;The resort is also&#160;committed to employing its staff locally, with a large percentage of the hosts being of Fijian nationality. It also offers internships to high-performing students and work experience opportunities for university undergraduates majoring in tourism, and the resort boutique even stocks homeware items and handicrafts made by Fijian women living in remote communities. &#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Luxury travel designed with a social and eco-consciousness - the Six Sense Fiji certainly looks it&#039;s certainly struck the balance once again between sustainability and luxury.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;For more information about the Six Senses Fiji Resort, visit their website&#160;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.sixsenses.com/resorts/fiji/destination?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#&#34;&#62;here&#60;/a&#62;.&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Kanako Sugawara&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: Six Senses Fiji Resort&#160;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;READ MORE:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/6-resorts-phu-quoc-vietnam-314587.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;6 Stunning beachfront resorts to check out in Phu Quoc, Vietnam&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/tucked-away-7-luxury-remote-resorts-in-the-philippines-for-the-perfect-escape-304491.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;7 Remote luxury resorts in the Philippines to guarantee the perfect escape&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/travel-news/hotel-crush/hotel-crush-313683.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;This minimalist luxury floating hotel sails you through Japanese islands&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;div class=&#34;sharer_below_title&#34;&#62; &#60;div id=&#34;share_1&#34; class=&#34;share-buttons sharer-0&#34;&#62; &#60;div class=&#34;social blockShare_horizontal networks-8&#34;&#62;&#60;/div&#62; &#60;/div&#62; &#60;/div&#62;    &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/travel-news/luxury-meets-sustainability-look-six-senses-fiji-resort-318053.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/travel-news/luxury-meets-sustainability-look-six-senses-fiji-resort-318053.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[6 Places to have an unforgettable farmstay experience in Japan]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 11:32:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kanako Sugawara]]></dc:creator>
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		If you're planning a trip to Japan, veer off the beaten path and immerse yourself in an unforgettable farmstay experience. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/06/jmg_0152j-768x512-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/06/jmg_0152j-768x512-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;   &#60;p&#62;Planning a getaway to Japan and want to &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/cities-japan-travel-guide-246601.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;avoid all the loud touristy places&#60;/a&#62;? Or have you already been there multiple times and want to try something new?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Farmstay, a segment of &#8220;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/go-green-bali-57147.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;green tourism&#60;/a&#62;&#8221; currently booming within and outside of Japan, is an opportunity to walk the unbeaten path and to truly immerse yourself in the &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/natural-healing/si-vivait-presque-les-japonais-46530.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;beautiful nature rural Japan has to offer&#60;/a&#62;. From tatami-making to open charcoal fire cooking, these programs also offer activities that even a native Japanese wouldn&#8217;t be able to experience on a day to day basis.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Scattered around different regions of Japan, here are six farmstay programs that will allow you to have the true traditional rural Japanese experience. And get this--we tried our best to find hosts and programs that were largely run by English speakers, so you won&#8217;t need to worry about the language barrier when participating in these programs!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Kanako Sugawara&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;READ MORE:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/5-best-foodie-destinations-japan-not-tokyo-308787.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;5 Underrated food destinations in Japan (that aren&#8217;t Tokyo)&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/sanin-japan-hidden-gem-276905.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Hidden Gem: 7 Reasons why San&#8217;in Coast is Japan&#8217;s best kept secret&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/cities-japan-travel-guide-246601.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Hidden Gems: 6 Less-travelled cities in Japan that will surprise you&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/destinations/best-farmstay-experiences-in-japan-317661.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/destinations/best-farmstay-experiences-in-japan-317661.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[There's a new Hard Rock Hotel opening in London - and it will pay tribute to legends Bob Dylan, Diana Ross & more]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 03:19:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kanako Sugawara]]></dc:creator>
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		A step across the pond: have an exclusive first look at the new Hard Rock London! <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/06/hardrockcafe3-e1529663976929-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/06/hardrockcafe3-e1529663976929-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;Look out &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/10-affordable-rooftop-bars-in-london-308022.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;London&#60;/a&#62;: America&#8217;s legendary hotel chain is coming your way!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Built in one of London&#8217;s most iconic locations &#8211; on the corner of Oxford Street and Park Lane, Hard Rock Hotel London, &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/dishing-out/fb-news/hard-rock-cafe-mooncake-gift-set-205495.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;one of the many global franchises&#60;/a&#62; of the Hard Rock group is set to open their doors in the spring of 2019.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Designed by the award-winning architectural and interior design practice, Scott Brownrigg, Hard Rock Hotel London will boast around 1000 stylish rooms and suites, together with two vibrant bars and a lively Hard Rock Cafe. In the lobby, the world famous Rock Shop will feature Hard Rock&#8217;s iconic merchandise.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Moreover, true to its name, Hard Rock London will also be a haven for music lovers and cultural explorers everywhere and will be paying tribute to former residents such as Jimi Hendrix, Diana Ross, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder and Madonna by showcasing their memorabilia within the hotel.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Guests will only be steps away from the very best London has to offer, as the hotel will be located right smack in the middle of the city of London. They will be able to experience a true taste of London from Hard Rock Cafe&#8217;s impressive menu filled with new and exciting cocktail creations and fresh, handmade, classic American cooking served &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/full-english-9-amazing-fry-ups-need-cure-next-hangover-300982.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;with a modern British twist.&#60;/a&#62; Hard Rock Cafe will also offer live music events to celebrate both local London and international talent.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Style, location, delicious food, and most importantly, music -- Hard Rock Hotel London has got it all!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Kanako Sugawara&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: Hard Rock Hotel London&#160;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;READ MORE:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/7-design-led-hotels-singapore-314344.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;7 Design-led hotels in Singapore for the ultimate aesthetic staycation&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/travel-news/hotel-crush/designer-hotels-matthew-willamson-designs-new-suite-iconic-belmond-la-residencia-mallorca-315937.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Fashion Meets Design: Matthew Willamson designs new luxury suite at iconic Spanish hotel&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/travel-news/hotel-crush/hotel-crush-313683.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;This minimalist luxury floating hotel sails you through Japanese islands&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;    &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/travel-news/hard-rock-hotel-london-opening-2019-317465.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/travel-news/hard-rock-hotel-london-opening-2019-317465.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Bali welcomes its first ever hot air balloon ride over Ubud's lush landscapes]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 06:41:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Fancy flying over Ubud's scenic rice fields and lush forests with the majestic Mount Agung in the distance? <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-317268&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-317268 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/06/gettyimages-596073289-1024x684.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;684&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Let&#039;s face it - you doesn&#039;t need much convincing to visit Indonesia&#039;s island of Bali. It has, after all, some of the world&#039;s best beaches and&#160;food, iconic rice fields, &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/8-affordable-hotels-infinity-pools-bali-271814.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;amazing hotels&#60;/a&#62; and more. Now, Bali enthusiasts have something else to include on their travel itinerary: a hot air balloon ride.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The Chedi Club Ubud in Bali has introduced the island&#039;s latest adventure option: a hot air balloon ride that will take travelers 50-metres high over &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/ubud-cafe-257422.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Ubud&#039;s unrivaled natural landscapes of lush forests and rice fields.&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Surprisingly, this will be a first for Bali. &#34;Bali&#039;s got it all -- beaches, temples, volcanoes, rice paddies, puppets, dancers, sacred forests, but no balloons,&#34; said Deasy Swandarini, general manager of The Chedi Club Ubud. &#34;You might capture the same images with a drone, but seeing it with your own eyes is something else entirely.&#34;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The 23-metre hot air balloon will fly 50-metres above the resort&#039;s rice fields and floats at the end of a tether offering passengers views the forests of Ubud, Hendra Hadiprana (now The Chedi Club), and Mount Agung in the distance. Needless to say, it&#039;s pretty epic stuff.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-317241&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; class=&#34;alignnone size-medium wp-image-317241 img-responsive &#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/06/chediclub-560x600.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;560&#34; height=&#34;600&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Touted as a &#039;soft adventure&#039; option for those who aren&#039;t up for&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/destinations/extreme-sports-destinations-in-malaysia-307409.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; thrill-seeking activities like skydiving or paragliding,&#60;/a&#62; there are daily flights scheduled three times a day: at dawn, in the late afternoon or early evening, and just after moonrise. Each balloon ride&#160;can accommodate a&#160;maximum of two adults and two children (under 12), together with a certified pilot.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;And if feasting your eyes on the views aren&#039;t enough, passengers will also be treated to a breakfast, afternoon tea, or dinner at the end of the ride, depending on their flight times. According to The Chedi Club Ubud, each flight&#160;lasts between five to seven minutes and will be only offered between June and November.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Epic views with a food-filled ending to boot - doesn&#039;t get any better than that, does it?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;The Chedi Club Ubud&#039;s hot air balloons are priced at USD150 for each morning and afternoon trip (breakfast or lunch for two included), and USD200 for the final flight (dinner for two included).&#160;&#160;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photos: Getty Images&#160; &#38;amp; The Chedi Club Ubud (in order)&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;READ MORE:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/destinations/incredibly-scenic-hot-air-balloon-rides-250334.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;5 Places in the world for incredibly scenic hot air balloon rides&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/destinations/instagram-boutique-bali-259727.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Gorgeous Stays: 10 Most Instagrammable boutique hotels in Bali&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/sunsets-in-bali-263546.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Scenic Sundown: Top 10 places in Bali to catch the perfect sunset&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/travel-news/you-can-now-ride-hot-air-balloon-bali-317239.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/travel-news/you-can-now-ride-hot-air-balloon-bali-317239.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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