Raffles has gone out of its way to give you the warmest welcome, the richest experiences and the fondest of memories. And today the legend continues all around the world. From the classic colonial splendour of Raffles Singapore where it all began to Dubai, Seychelles, Cambodia, Paris, Hainan, Makati, Makkah, Warsaw and soon to come Maldives, Shenzhen and many more. The Raffles name is synonymous with luxury, glamour and extraordinary adventure. Each hotel is an oasis of calm and charm […]
Month: August 2022
Tohoku Special – Savour BlackBookAsia In Collaboration With Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization, Japan
Tohoku famous for it’s scenic countryside, picturesque mountains, calm lakes, relaxing onsen (hot springs), high quality rice and winter sports among others. Six prefectures in the north of Japan’s largest island, Honshu make up Tohoku namely Akita, Yamagata, Miyagi, Aomori, Iwate and Iwate each with their distinctive attractions at every season of the year. Come take a delightful journey with Savour BlackBookAsia as we bring you highlights of this amazing part of Japan. First stop is Pole Pole Farm located […]
15 Finest Marriott Hotels – Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine Readers Selection
Offering the most powerful portfolio in the industry with 30 brands and 7,000+ properties across 131 countries and territories give people more ways to connect, experience and expand their world. It all began with an A&W root beer stand. Founder J. Willard Marriott and his wife, Alice, got their young business off the ground by quenching people’s thirst during Washington D.C.’s hot, muggy summers. Good food and good service at a fair price became a guiding principle for Hot Shoppes […]
Live The BlackBookAsia’s High Life With Four Seasons Private Jet
Flying in style, comfort and utmost exclusivity, that is the BlackBookAsia’s standard when it come to travelling. In a sea of silver and white airplanes, it’s hard not to notice the sleek black jet emblazoned with the Four Seasons logo as it comes in for a landing. As the hotel industry’s first fully branded jet, the completely refurbished Boeing 757 has been customized from nose to tail, allowing Four Seasons to offer you a unique luxury travel experience at 40,000 […]
Robuchon au Dôme, 3 Michelin Stars, Macau
Robuchon au Dôme been making quite the buzz among the most discerning of gourmets from around the world since its opening, adding to the hurrah of Macau’s ever vibrant dining scene. Everything about this place embodies French fine dining in it’s highest form, from its extravagant salon interiors to the painstakingly detailed dishes, as well as the incredibly impressive bread, cheese and dessert trolleys. This 3 Michelin Starred restaurant also boast the most extensive, award winning wine list in Asia […]
Number 3 in Savour BlackBookAsia’s 100 Best Hotels Hall Of Fame: The Unadulterated List 2023, Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, Japan
With expert harmonious integration of traditional Japanese values and contemporary architectural style, expect warm and thoughtful hospitality at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, a hotel that fashions modernity fused with classical charm. This five star luxury property in Japan, occupies a prime spot in Chuo-ku, strategically close to the business and leisure districts of the capital just around the corner. Rooms Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Tokyo’s brilliant skyline at many coveted accommodation types available from the 157 rooms and 22 suites […]
The Peninsula Hong Kong
Explore the heights of pampering luxury with Hong Kong’s most established global hotel brand, The Peninsula. Etched firmly into the walls of travel history, admired by many seasoned jet-setters and globetrotters alike. Old is gold. A luxuriously furnished property with 300 rooms, suites and residences, The Peninsula Hong Kong have curated their most exclusive offering to date since opening its door in the year 1928. Located at the heart of the glamorous Tsim Sha Tsui district adjacent to Victoria Harbourfront, the […]
Huka Lodge (Relais & Châteaux), New Zealand
Huka Lodge is New Zealand’s distinctive expression of elegance with a rich legacy admired by many. Experience the finest luxury accommodation and an unrivaled commitment to service excellence with each and every stay. Founded in the 1920s by Irishman, Alan Pye. He quickly established a reputation at the highest level for superb hospitality and trophy-size trout both of which still draw guests to Huka Lodge, Taupo, New Zealand, to this very day. Located within the central plateau of New Zealand’s North Island, […]
Pestana Palácio do Freixo (Leading Hotels of the World), Porto
The amazing river-side Pestana Palácio do Freixo sits majestically alongside the Douro in Porto of Portugal. The grand property with it’s Baroque architecture and well manicured landscaping was classified as a National Monument in 1910. Just a short drive from the city centre making this prime hotel ideal for an exclusive stay in an intimate environment yet still being near to all the attractions the area is known for such as the Dom Luis I Iron Bridge, Clérigos Tower, among others. […]
Les Amis, 3 Michelin Stars and 13th In Asia’s 50 Best, Singapore
Opened in 1994, Les Amis (Translates to “The Friends” from French) is the flagship store of the Les Amis Group. Brought to Singapore by a group of four friends who wanted to bring the fine dining aspects of French cuisine, Les Amis is now consistently deemed one of the best French restaurants in the region not only because of the immaculate food and beverage served but also the world class staff that makes dining a holistic experience at Le Amis. […]