Monthly Archives: June 2014

Rediscover Marco Polo’s “City of Heaven”

  Tradition and greenery in China’s most beautiful city Acclaimed by Marco Polo as “the City of Heaven, the most beautiful and magnificent in the world,” Hangzhou (say Han-Cho) is still considered China’s garden city, renowned for its scenery and … Continue reading

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Shangri-La Makati

From Luxuryweb.com article by Sharon King Hoge A Stay at the Shangri-La Makati in Manila, the Philippines With a highly favorable exchange rate, historic sights and a wealth of clubs and restaurants all within easy access to sandy beaches, Manila … Continue reading

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Hotel Conrad Maldives

First published at luxuryweb.com. Story by Sharon King Hoge Photography courtesy of Sharon King Hoge and the Conrad Maldives Leave your shoes behind.  You may want to wear them while you wait in the comfortable airport lounge where the staff of … Continue reading

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Maldives Shangri-La Villingili

First published on luxuryweb.com. Story and photography by Sharon King Hoge Maldives — Shangri-La Villingili The dictionary defines “Shangri-La” as “an imaginary paradise on earth,” and except for one word of that definition I’ve been there.  For there’s nothing imaginary about … Continue reading

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