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Helsinki, Finland: Scandinavia’s ravishing Daughter of the Baltic
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 30/10/2019
» A good place to start your Helsinki holiday is Mannerheimintie Street, a main throughway which is home to a number of popular sites like the Central Railway Station, an architectural gem dating back to 1919 that features a 48-meter-high clock tower, and the nearby equestrian statue of Marshal Mannerheim.
All buff’ed up for brunch at JW Café
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 17/06/2019
» Resplendent in stylish new decor following a full-on makeover, JW Marriott’s JW Café has emerged from a renovation sabbatical with a tastefully refined aesthetic and updated menu that fittingly herald a new era of dining excellence at this long-established lower Sukhumvit Road property.
Living the suite life in the world's priciest hotel rooms
Holiday Time, Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 04/12/2018
» Despite the rising popularity of budget air travel and increasing availability of reasonably priced 5 star hotel rooms, the precious exclusivity enjoyed by the well-heeled holidaymaker is still alive and well. Indeed, the crème de la crème of luxury hotel rooms has gotten sweeter and creamier as the world's top-end innkeepers pull out all the stops to create these ultra-tony digs for hire targeting the most discerning and deepest-pocketed guests. (Indicated per-night rates are in USD and may vary according to season, discounts and availability)
DUBAI, UAE: Desert oasis of holiday fun and adventure
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 15/11/2017
» The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) ultra-modern capital, Dubai's most well-known landmark and international icon of the modern age - the <b>Burj Khalifa</b> (Khalifa Tower) soars 830 metres into the sky, making ithe world's tallest building freestanding structure. Visitors can check out the world's highest observation deck, which at 452 metres offers dizzying views of the city and surrounding desert beyond from nearly a half-kilometre up!
Desert oasis of holiday fun and adventure
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 08/09/2017
» The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) ultra-modern capital, Dubai's most well-known landmark and international icon of the modern age – the Burj Khalifa (Khalifa Tower) soars 830 metres into the sky, making ithe world's tallest building freestanding structure. Visitors can check out the world's highest observation deck, which at 452 metres offers dizzying views of the city and surrounding desert beyond from nearly a half-kilometre up!
An ocean's bounty full of Yuletide cheer at Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit
Holiday Time, Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 13/12/2016
» Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit taps the world's oceans for a Christmas Eve dining event -- a 'magnifique' holiday buffet featuring a crustacean cornucopia of fresh seafood, classic western and Thai dinner dishes, premium BBQ à la minute and an elegant glass-walled chamber of aromatic deli delights.
Debut the year with the world on your plate at Sofitel So Bangkok
Holiday Time, Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 25/12/2015
» As the first sun rays of 2016 tease open weighty eyelids, and scattered recollections of wee-hour revelry dance across the mind's eye, a voice from within growls an urgent reminder that you haven't eaten since last year!