This past June, Guy and I were fortunate enough to be invited by Shangri-la Hotel to their new hotel in Lhasa as a part of their Advisory Board meeting (Guy is on the board). I hadn’t been to Lhasa in almost ten years and the last time we were there, the Lhasa Hotel was the best on offer. Since then, both the Shangri-la and St. Regis hotels have opened, » Read more »
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The Sofitel hotel has just opened their Sofitel Legend People’s Grand Hotel in the heart of Xi’an. Located inside a landmark building that started as one of the city’s state guest houses for visiting dignitaries, the Sofitel group has pared down a 400+ room hotel to one with just 71 rooms and suites. The décor is old world luxury, with the smallest room starting at 45 sqm. Views from the breakfast room and the pool are lovely, » Read more »
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China has been a world superpower twice already, and in the near future it is set to have a major impact both on our lives and those of our children and grand-children. So then, given its relevance, doesn’t it make perfect sense as a destination for a family trip? Just because you’re on vacation does not mean that your holiday can’t be educational and eye opening. Bring your kids to China over spring or summer break and expose them to the country’s history and culture as well as its modern development. » Read more »
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