Marks entry of the world-renowned Ascott brand in the Malaysian island state CapitaLand Investment Limited’s (CLI) wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) will be managing Ascott Gurney Penang, the first international-class serviced apartment in the state under Ascott’s world-renowned luxury Ascott The Residence brand. Ascott Gurney Penang is owned by Plenitude Berhad, a publicly listed company with investments in hospitality and property development. Mr Mondi Mecja, Ascott’s Country General Manager for Malaysia said: “Ascott’s flagship brand, Ascott The Residence, offers exclusivity, personalised services and impeccable comfort to discerning travellers around the world and we are proud to debut the first Ascott-branded property in Penang. Providing spacious and…

The world’s most extensive Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine and the first family wellness offering in Qatar A global pioneer in wellness and transforming lifestyles, Chiva-Som is pleased to announce the official opening of Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som on 29th March 2022. Zulal Wellness Resort is Qatar’s largest wellness destination, featuring the world’s first contemporary showcase of Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine (TAIM). The resort offers Zulal Serenity which is dedicated to adult guests, together with Zulal Discovery, which invites families to connect and embark on a wellness journey together. The resort is managed by Chiva-Som, a globally acclaimed pioneer in wellness and lifestyle transformation with 26 years’ experience honed at its flagship resort in Hua Hin,…

St. Moritz is more than just a holiday resort. It was also the birthplace of Alpine winter tourism (in 1864) and has twice hosted the Winter Olympics. Nevertheless, St. Moritz first became famous thanks to its mineral springs, which were discovered 3,000 years ago and established the town as a summer spa resort early on. What to do: Olympia Bob Run St. Moritz-Celerina The Olympia Bob Run St. Moritz-Celerina is situated at 1’800 m above sea level and is not only the oldest bobsleigh run but also the only natural ice rink in the world. Every year South Tyrolean track workers recreate the run within three weeks. They model the…

Celebrate Romance in Style at the Baccarat Hotel, New York Make this Valentine’s Day an extra special one with a luxurious stay at this intimate hotel. From champagne to chocolate, and specialty dining moments in between, a romantic stay experience awaits. And they have even taken care of that perfect gift for that special someone. Enjoy at Couple’s Treatment at the Palace Downtown, Dubai Make the most of the month of love and treat yourselves to absolute relaxation and rejuvenation with a Couple’s Treatment at The Spa. Become immersed in an oasis of tranquility as you both cherish precious time spent together in relaxed bliss and serenity. Then, top off…

You’ll have no doubt come across pictures of Maldives before – in all its grand, sweeping, panoramic beauty. Private villas suspended above hypnotic turquoise oceans, beaches as white as the driven snow, and mesmeric sunsets at first dipping tentative toes into, and then surrendering completely, to a perpetual horizon. If ever there was a case for the jewel at the centre of the earthen crown, Maldives makes one as good as any. The heady visual substance of a faraway dream for many, those with the means would be remiss to go without experiencing the spellbinding, almost otherworldly beauty of the islands at least once. Popular among honeymooners looking to cocoon…