Jul 14
Being part of an imperial city is an expectation challenge for any hotel and Four Seasons Spa delivers serenity and dignity on every level. With all of the gardens and palaces to sightsee, the spa is a special place for relaxation after lots of walking.
Feb 28
Osaka from above may look like another crowded and generic big city, but spend some time shopping, relaxing, touring and eating and you’ll see like we did that this city has lots of character. It can be too overwhelming to try and see it all, so plan on two to three days and see if …
Nov 19
There are attractions in cities around the world that can truly be said to be memorable, for their uniqueness or impact and Spa World in Osaka struck us as one of these places. Our love of slow travel and affordable luxury often includes finding hotels with great sauna’s jacuzzis and steam rooms, a great …
Feb 17
The Spring season is evocative of new life, color and the best time to visit in the destinations we’ve posted in the countdown, but nowhere is as iconic as Kyoto Japan, with the entire city bursting into the bloom of cherry blossoms. Kyoto is a city filled with intrigue and allure. Besides the optimal spring temperatures …
We have been to our fair share of luxury and world’s best beaches in our travels. Some have incredible,… more>>
The locals refer to it as Cidade maravilhosa (the marvelous city) and yes we knew it was a beach capital… more>>
Many travelers are looking for a Fall escape, and there are wonderful places to visit in Europe, but where… more>>
Hangzhou might not immediately come to mind as a top place to visit in China. However once one stops… more>>
Chinese wines are hard to find outside of China and we love following the development of this up and coming… more>>
There is an old saying that the only way to truly learn a language is to speak it. This… more>>
Our trip to Myanmar revealed to us that it is one of the most fascinating destinations on earth. It still keeps… more>>
There are many things to like about this hotel, and a few to dislike. It is the tallest hotel… more>>
