Inspired: Travel and Dining

There's nothing like a weekend getaway to recharge from a busy schedule and choose Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) as an exciting destination. A stay at Hotel Des Arts Saigon is just perfect for unwinding and offers accessibility to shopping and tourist attractions. 1 ) A haven of luxurious relaxation- Air Asia's direct flight from Manila to Ho Chi Minh City is in the wee hours of the morning. After touchdown in the city & getting to the hotel via cab in about 20 minutes, the express check-in to a cozy & contemporary suite is an added convenience. The king-size bed is heavenly soft & you'll feel at home in the the modern French Indochine interiors with clean lines & white walls. At the suite, you can soak in a French-inspired bathtub with lavender & lemongrass bath salts. The Lanvin amenities, a refreshing welcome drink of Kumquat presse and an afternoon delight of French macarons, chocolates & fruits provide you with ...

Exploring Angkor Wat was foremost in my mind when I visited Siem Reap and I was pleasantly surprised to discover  Jaya House River Park Siem Reap  as a luxurious boutique hotel with a sustainability program. With 36 rooms and suites, 2 swimming pools, a spa and a restaurant specializing in Khmer cuisine for dinner, the hotel operates with zero plastic - not a single plastic bottle in sight and instead the hotel provides each guest with a refillable aluminum bottle. The aluminum water bottle was very handy as I carried it around when I was going in and out of town and discovering the nearby sprawling temples. The egg shaped  clay jar as a refilling water station reminded me of the days in the province when the jar was the primary container for keeping the water cool and fresh. It was also my first time to use a bamboo straw to enjoy a fresh glass of watermelon as part of the hotel's welcome drinks together with the glass of champagne - thanks to...