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    Bespoke Travel Agent, Niche Marketing Travel/Hospitality Consultant and Blogger. For the last 30 years I have travelled and lived all over the world. Experiential and worldwide travel expertise, specialized in Argentina, New York City, Uruguay, South Africa, Thailand, Hong Kong among many other international destinations.

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ARMANI/aqua Lounge come to Hong Kong

Aug 23 2011
Filed In: Hong Kong

ARMANI/aqua Lounge come to Hong Kong | Hong Kong, Kowloon | Two of my absolute favorite brands have joined forces to create and even more spectacular space in Honk Kong. Thanks to the expert recommendation of my local friend James Gannaban, I had the pleasure to visit this exciting Lounge/Restaurant in Hong Kong, which seems taken out of a futuristic movie. But it seems I will need to come back and revisit since ARMANI is partnering with AQUA to create Armani/Aqua a refined restaurant where Giorgio Armani’s elegance meets the contemporary interior design of the eponymous flagship aqua restaurant at One Peking in Hong Kong. Photo above is the exact same table I share that evening with my friend James, while I was fully mesmerized by the fantastic panoramic views of the Hong Kong bay.

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Tags: AQUA Lounge, Armani, ARMANI Prive, Gay, Hong Kong, LGBT, One Peking, Tsim Sha Tsui

The Langham Hong Kong Hotel

May 31 2011
Filed In: China, Hong Kong

The Langham Hotel Hong Kong | Kowloon, Tsimshatsui, Hong Kong | The Langham Hong Kong, was my first stay ever at this amazing destination that completely blew me away. And I have to say that for the time I stayed with them, I truly felt I was at home. The services, their staff and the overall experience, made me feel so comfortable and welcome that I would definitely come over again. Located in the area of Tsimshatsui at Kowloon Island, liveliest and most popular area of the city with an outstanding choice of shopping and entertainment. Only meters away from the waterfront, The Peninsula Hotel. Also very conveniently located to subways, shopping areas and one of my favorites the Fish/Flower/Jade/Birds Markets, which will transport you back in time to the old times of Hong Kong. Photo above is Edward Ma – Chief Concierge and 1st. Vice President of Les Clefs d’Or of Hong Kong and myself.

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Tags: Blissful Bed, China, Hong Kong, Kowloon, L'Eclipse, Langham Hotel, Les Clefs D'Or, Main St. Deli, Palm Court, T'ang Court, The Langham Club, Tshimshatsui

FINDS adds Norwegian flavour to Hong Kong

Apr 13 2011
Filed In: China, Hong Kong

FINDS adds Norwegian flavour to Hong Kong | Kowloon, Hong Kong | If you are up for some Norwegian flavours while in Hong Kong, then Finds is the place to find it. Located in the island of Kowloon, at one of my favorite areas Tsim Sha Tsui on Kimberly Road, first floor of The Luxe Manor Hotel. FINDS stands for Finland, Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden. It is a distinctly Scandinavian haven in the bustling heart of Asia. It remains the only Nordic restaurant in the entire Pearl River Delta.

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Tags: FINDS, Hong Kong, James Gannaban, Kowloon, Mr Gay World Hong Kong, The Luxe Manor, Tsim Sha Tsui

Favorite Street Markets of Kowloon Hong Kong

Mar 28 2011
Filed In: China, Hong Kong

Favorite Street Markets of Kowloon Hong Kong | Kowloon, Hong Kong | Day and night Hong Kong, like most cosmopolitan cities around the globe never stops. What I like about Kowloon, compared to Hong Kong Island is that there you can still have the old and traditional experience true to their Asian heritage. Of course you see a huge British influence around, but this markets are all you may expect to find and more…

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Tags: Bird Market, Flower Market, Flower Market Road, GoldFish Market, Hong Kong, Jade Market, Kowloon, Ladies Market, Mongkok, Temple Street Night Market, Tung Choi Street, Yuan Po Street Bird Garden

Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong

Mar 27 2011
Filed In: China, Hong Kong

Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong | Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong | Madarin Oriental Hong Kong is not just a hotel, it is a legend of luxury and service, a full experience that combines the best of Hong Kong, the tradition of Asia, the best practices of hospitality and top of the class service for which Hong Kong is worldwide renown. I had the opportunity to stay two full days with them and I have to say that from their Les Clefs d’Or Concierge to the management of the hotel, they make sure that every single detail is taken care to assure your stay to be unforgettable.

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Tags: Café Causette, Cantonese, Chef Yves Matthew, CM by Carlos Melia, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Les Clefs d'Or Concierge, Man Wah, Mandarin Oriental, Mbar, Michelin Restaurants, Pierre, Pierre Gagnaire, The Captain’s Bar, The Chinnery, The Clipper Lounge, The Krug Room, The Mandarin Cake Shop, The Mandarin Grill, Victoria Harbour, Virtuoso

Man Mo Temple over Hollywood Road

Mar 26 2011
Filed In: China, Hong Kong

Man Mo Temple over Hollywood Road | Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong | It does sound all mixed up doesn’t it, when you read Man Mo Temple and the Hollywood Road ? Well it is what it is….. Indeed Hollywood Road in Hong Kong Island is the right place if you are looking either for Asian Antiques or one of the best dining spots in the city, being that the SOHO – which in Hong Kong stands for South Of Hollywood Street, is just there.

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Tags: Antique Market, Buddhist, Carlos Melia, China, Hollywood Road, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Kung So, Les Clefs d'Or Concierge, Lit Shing Temple, Lok Ku Road, Man Mo Temple, Mandarin Oriental, Sheung Wan, SOHO, Taoist, Upper Lascar Row Street

The Peak and The Peak Tram

Mar 23 2011
Filed In: China, Hong Kong

The Peak and The Peak Tram | Honk Kong Island, Hong Kong | Do you want to get the best views of Hong Kong, this time from Hong Kong Island to the bay and Kowloon… ? Then visit the area of Mid Levels and take The Peak Tram. Have you ever ridden on a Tram… ? Well it is highly time you do so, and the panoramic views at the end are worth the experience.

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Tags: Central MTR station, Garden Road, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, Mid Levels, Peak Tram, The Peak Tower, The Sky Terrace, Victoria Gap

The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong Tallest hotel in the world

Mar 19 2011
Filed In: China, Hong Kong, News

The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong to be the Tallest hotel in the world | Kowloon, Hong Kong | Opening next March 29th. 2011, the The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong will officially become the Tallest Hotel in the World. Here you will find exclusive videos and photos taken personally by me this week during my private site inspection of the hotel in Hong Kong. Tallest hotel in the world, set in between the 103rd. to 118th. floor of the ICC Tower in Kowloon, Hong Kong.

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Big Buddha at Lantau Island

Mar 16 2011
Filed In: China, Hong Kong

Big Buddha at Lantau Island | Lantau Island, Hong Kong | Come to Lantau Island and see the biggest outdoors seated Buddha of South East Asia. Very impressive and moving, even for those not professing Buddhism. It is very easy to get there from Kwoloon or Hong Kong Island, so no excuse not to t squeeze it into your itinerary. It is hard to express in words the feeling you get once from your cable car you have the first glance at this magnificent Buddha figure in the middle of the green mountains.

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Tags: Big Buddha, Carlos Melia, China, Gaint Buddha, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, Lantau Island, Muk Yue Shan, Po Lin Monastery, South China Sea, Tung Chung Station

Hong Kong Show of Lights


Filed In: China, Hong Kong

Hong Kong Show of Lights | Kowloon, Hong Kong | If you happen to be in Hong Kong and in the island of Kowloon, please follow my advice and block your 8PM appointment at the Tsim Sha Tsui Harbor Walk to experience the unique Show of Lights. If you are lucky enough to be in Hong Kong for the Chinese New Year or the 31st. DEC you will also be able to see the Laser/Lights show complimented with the extra fire works.

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Tags: Felix, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, ICC, IFC, kwoloon, Lights Show, Mandarin Oriental, Ritz Carlton, The Peninsula, Tsim Sha Tsui
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