One of the Premiere Cities of the World Over the last 20 years, it feels like I go to Singapore every year or two. And with every visit I am impressed in how the city has changed. Always hot and muggy, but thank goodness it’s clean and very civilized. The transit system is one of the best in the world, … Read More
A list of my most anticipated New Hotel Openings or Renovations for 2028. Most, but not all, are Resorts, many are Luxury or Boutique properties. Hopefully they will be bringing something new and unique to the world of hospitality. AMAN MALDIVES Announced to open 2028 Situated on a secluded private atoll at the easternmost tip of the island state, Aman … Read More
One of the most pleasant cities in Europe. It is easy to see why Barcelona is such a popular destination. The weather is lovely, it has an old world charm and lacks the pretense and rush of some of the larger European cities. The Catalan people are generally friendly and welcoming, even during the most hectic of tourist season. A … Read More
The best of both worlds in Miami Located on Miami’s exclusive Brickell Key, Mandarin Oriental, Miami offers sophisticated serenity in an urban resort setting. Select one of four distinctive dining experiences: Peruvian cuisine with pisco punches at La Mar by Gastón Acurio, cocktails with a view at MO Bar + Lounge, light bites poolside at Oasis Pool Café. Luxuriate in … Read More
Nestled along a white powder stretch of Godahl Beach, Mandarin Oriental, Canouan promises impeccable attention to detail. The resort is home to a collection of atmospheric restaurants offering a variety of culinary delights accompanied by stunning ocean views. Offering just 26 suites and 13 villas, Mandarin Oriental, Canouan is an all-ocean view luxury hideaway perfect for families and friends. Traveling … Read More
The Turkish Riviera Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, and the Bodrum Peninsula. A stylish alternative to Greece. The ancient Lycians were on to something when they based their empire on the stunning Teke Peninsula, the chunk of Mediterranean paradise between Antalya and Fethiye. This is Turkey at its most staggeringly beautiful: sandy sweeps of shore hug a coastline lapped by jade waters … Read More
Hotel Report by: The Celestial EXPECTATIONS: High, of course. The Celestial always found the moniker ‘MO’ to be just so curious when describing a luxury brand… do we think it is MO as in MORE or mo as in SloMo… or even the dreaded… MO as in HoMO? Well the Mandarin Oriental lifestyle or MO is a well deserved namesake. … Read More
