(Hong Kong, November 17, 2009) –Orient-Express is promoting an exploration tour 'Down Under', discovering Sydney in style and exploring off-the-beaten-track into the magical Blue Mountains and world famous vineyards of the Hunter Valley.
Available until 31st March 2010, the stylish seven night / eight day ‘Sydney and Beyond' package is designed for the premium end of the leisure market and includes luxurious tours to some of the world’s most magical locations.
In Sydney, it includes three nights at The Observatory Hotel, an elegant, colonial style property located in the historical Rocks district of Sydney, just a short stroll from the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Following their stay in Sydney, guests are driven up into the wilds of New South Wales for two nights at the acclaimed 5-star Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa.
The historic country house is a renowned haven of relaxation in the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains, a breathtaking escape for romantics, a delight for gourmets and wonder for nature lovers.
The Blue Mountains are a sandstone plateau of dramatic gorges and peaks amid spectacular national parkland. They are named after a distinctive blue haze created by rays of sunlight merging with droplets of eucalyptus oil from forests of indigenous eucalyptus trees.
The clifftop location of Lilianfels is a front-row seat for the finale to every evening -- a breathtaking, fiery sunset against the backdrop of stunning views over the Jamison Valley and famous Three Sisters rock formation.
Lilianfels is also renowned for its beautifully planted English country garden and guests are treated to a private tour by the gardener, breakfast with the Kangaroos and other such delights.
From Lilianfels, guests are driven by private 4-wheel drive to world famous Hunter Valley wine country. Discovering en-route the best kept secrets of the Blue Mountains, from outstanding vistas at remote locations, to native animals in the wild.
An overnight stay at one of the region's most prestigious wineries, Tower Lodge, includes a guided tour of the Tower Estate winery, and private tasting with the cellar door team.
The tour is completed with either a further night at Lilianfels Blue Mountains or back in Sydney at The Observatory Hotel.
Included in the package is full Australian breakfast for two daily, plus all transportation including airport transfers and a welcome gift upon arrival at each property.
The tour is on offer until March 31, 2010 with prices varying according to season (Low - April 1-September 30, December 1-26 December, or high from October 1-November 30, January 1-March 31).
Starting prices from AUD $6,300 for two people.
Full details are at www.orient-express.com
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Celebrity Chef Greg Malouf Returns to Olive Greek & Middle Eastern
(Hong Kong, November 17, 2009) Greg Malouf, arguably Australia’s most illustrious international chef, returns to Olive Greek & Middle Eastern, located on Elgin Street in SoHo, as Guest Chef from now to 26th November 2009.
Greg Malouf is an Australian of Lebanese descent who has drawn on his classical cooking training, his international experiences and his Lebanese heritage, to create a style of cooking that has become world renowned.
A winner of numerous industry awards, Greg Malouf, the founder of Australia’s Modern Middle Eastern cooking, has been closely associated with the development of Olive in Hong Kong.
During his visit in Hong Kong, Chef Greg presents a special menu to celebrate his visit to Hong Kong, which is featured only at Olive Greek & Middle Eastern in SoHo, Central and will be served until the end of December in 2009.
Greg is keen in undertaking personal interaction with his guests and enjoys discussing the cuisine with them so his visit will be the perfect occasion to meet, learn more about his sensational menu and enjoy an exquisite meal.
Greg has co-authored four award-winning food books, Arabesque (1999), Moorish (2001), Saha (2005) and, most recently, Turquoise (2007). Each has been widely acclaimed and praised for showcasing the traditional ingredients and dishes of the region while also offering a window on Greg’s unique modern Middle Eastern cuisine.
About Olive
Olive in SoHo, a cosy atmosphere prevails where Olive at Elements features exotic décor with a warm comfortable mezza and wine bar, complete with shisha pipes and a stunningly beautiful Arabian design in the main dining room. The restaurant also boasts a sizable alfresco private courtyard which is perfect for pre-dinner drinks and cocktail functions.
Olive lends itself to special occasions for private and business dinners, product launches and cocktail receptions.
Olive is owned and operated by Dining Concepts, founded by Managing Director Mr Sandeep Sekhri in 2002, the Group’s fast-growing portfolio also includes Bistecca, BLT Steak, Craftsteak, Ocean Grill, Cecconi’s Italian, Soho Spice, Bombay Dreams, Pizza Pizza, Nahm, El Taco Loco and Archie B’s.
Dining Concepts also operates dining and catering delivery services Cuisine Courier and Waiters on Wheels, together with hotel supplies company Global Hotelware Limited.
Dining Concepts specialises in developing high quality, fine dining experiences throughout Hong Kong, with diversified businesses associated with the food service industry.
For more information on Dining Concepts’ dynamic range of restaurants, please visit www.diningconcepts.com.hk.
To make reservations at Olive, please email info@diningconcepts.com.hk or through the website.
Greg Malouf is an Australian of Lebanese descent who has drawn on his classical cooking training, his international experiences and his Lebanese heritage, to create a style of cooking that has become world renowned.
A winner of numerous industry awards, Greg Malouf, the founder of Australia’s Modern Middle Eastern cooking, has been closely associated with the development of Olive in Hong Kong.
During his visit in Hong Kong, Chef Greg presents a special menu to celebrate his visit to Hong Kong, which is featured only at Olive Greek & Middle Eastern in SoHo, Central and will be served until the end of December in 2009.
Greg is keen in undertaking personal interaction with his guests and enjoys discussing the cuisine with them so his visit will be the perfect occasion to meet, learn more about his sensational menu and enjoy an exquisite meal.
Greg has co-authored four award-winning food books, Arabesque (1999), Moorish (2001), Saha (2005) and, most recently, Turquoise (2007). Each has been widely acclaimed and praised for showcasing the traditional ingredients and dishes of the region while also offering a window on Greg’s unique modern Middle Eastern cuisine.
About Olive
Olive in SoHo, a cosy atmosphere prevails where Olive at Elements features exotic décor with a warm comfortable mezza and wine bar, complete with shisha pipes and a stunningly beautiful Arabian design in the main dining room. The restaurant also boasts a sizable alfresco private courtyard which is perfect for pre-dinner drinks and cocktail functions.
Olive lends itself to special occasions for private and business dinners, product launches and cocktail receptions.
Olive is owned and operated by Dining Concepts, founded by Managing Director Mr Sandeep Sekhri in 2002, the Group’s fast-growing portfolio also includes Bistecca, BLT Steak, Craftsteak, Ocean Grill, Cecconi’s Italian, Soho Spice, Bombay Dreams, Pizza Pizza, Nahm, El Taco Loco and Archie B’s.
Dining Concepts also operates dining and catering delivery services Cuisine Courier and Waiters on Wheels, together with hotel supplies company Global Hotelware Limited.
Dining Concepts specialises in developing high quality, fine dining experiences throughout Hong Kong, with diversified businesses associated with the food service industry.
For more information on Dining Concepts’ dynamic range of restaurants, please visit www.diningconcepts.com.hk.
To make reservations at Olive, please email info@diningconcepts.com.hk or through the website.
Cotswold House Announces the Launch of New Spa
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) and Cotswold House (http://www.ghotw.com/cotswold-house) in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, are delighted to announce the launch of their new spa in December 2009.
Operated by the British company Temple Spa, this will be the first branded Temple Spa in the UK. Temple Spa at Cotswold House will boast seven treatment rooms, a hammam room, a hydrotherapy pool and several exquisitely appointed lounge areas created by architects and designers D’Alton.
Located adjacent to the main hotel building, the spa will be housed in a charming converted coach house, accessible via a covered path from the hotel.
Geared towards both hotel and day spa guests, a wide range of holistic and advanced results-orientated treatments and therapies will be offered at Temple Spa at Cotswold House, tailored towards guests’ individual needs.
Treatments include anti-ageing facials, facials for men, pedicures and manicures, thermal stone massage, brush treatments and Indian head massage. A full list of treatments is available on request.
Operated by the British company Temple Spa, this will be the first branded Temple Spa in the UK. Temple Spa at Cotswold House will boast seven treatment rooms, a hammam room, a hydrotherapy pool and several exquisitely appointed lounge areas created by architects and designers D’Alton.
Located adjacent to the main hotel building, the spa will be housed in a charming converted coach house, accessible via a covered path from the hotel.
Geared towards both hotel and day spa guests, a wide range of holistic and advanced results-orientated treatments and therapies will be offered at Temple Spa at Cotswold House, tailored towards guests’ individual needs.
Treatments include anti-ageing facials, facials for men, pedicures and manicures, thermal stone massage, brush treatments and Indian head massage. A full list of treatments is available on request.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Six Senses Destination Spa Phuket Wins 'Destination Spa of the Year' last night at the 2009 AsiaSpa Awards
(Hong Kong, November 13, 2009) – Six Senses Destination Spa Phuket, a new Wellness Retreat created by world famous luxury resort brand Six Senses, was voted ‘Destination Spa of the Year’ in the 2009 AsiaSpa Awards held last night in Hong Kong.
The newly-opened destination spa is on its own private island, Naka Yai, off the coast of Phuket. Designed as a ‘premier destination spa for the 21st century’, the retreat offers multi-day, integrated health programmes and a wide array of therapies by world renowned wellness consultants.
Drawing on Six Senses’ 15 years experience in pioneering luxury spas worldwide, it focuses on preventative wellness, helping to enrich lifestyles through complete immersion into healthy and mindful living.
The retreat promotes wellbeing in a “sustainable learning environment that inspires lifestyle choices, creating harmony through nourishing products, transformational treatments and passionate service”, said Six Senses founder and CEO Sonu Shivdasani.
The Wellness Village, which is the spa heart of the property, features four interrelated spa concepts that will delight the eye as guests set about achieving their goals. The themes are Chinese, Indonesian, Indian and of course Thai, covering a footprint of more than 7,000 square metres.
Accommodations are all 450 sq. m. private pool villas, surrounded with edible landscaping. Mostly one bedroom, there is also a three-bedroom 2,500 sq. m. Retreat on The Hill and a cluster of villas called The Enclave, which is ideal for a group of friends or even members of the Board looking to focus on wellness mixed with a little executive decision-making.
More information about Six Senses Destination Spa Phuket can be found at:
www.sixsenses.com/E-brochure/Six-Senses-Destination-Spa-Phuket/Start-here.html
www.SixSensesDestinationSpaPhuket.com
About the AsiaSpa Awards
Launched in 2005 by AsiaSpa magazine the AsiaSpa Awards are the industry’s most anticipated annual event recognising exceptional spas in Asia. The awards ceremony was on Thursday November 12 at Hong Kong’s Armani Bar.
AsiaSpa is Asia’s only magazine totally dedicated to the pursuit of complete wellbeing and the region’s increasingly sophisticated spa scene. For more information, visit: www.asiaspa.com
The newly-opened destination spa is on its own private island, Naka Yai, off the coast of Phuket. Designed as a ‘premier destination spa for the 21st century’, the retreat offers multi-day, integrated health programmes and a wide array of therapies by world renowned wellness consultants.
Drawing on Six Senses’ 15 years experience in pioneering luxury spas worldwide, it focuses on preventative wellness, helping to enrich lifestyles through complete immersion into healthy and mindful living.
The retreat promotes wellbeing in a “sustainable learning environment that inspires lifestyle choices, creating harmony through nourishing products, transformational treatments and passionate service”, said Six Senses founder and CEO Sonu Shivdasani.
The Wellness Village, which is the spa heart of the property, features four interrelated spa concepts that will delight the eye as guests set about achieving their goals. The themes are Chinese, Indonesian, Indian and of course Thai, covering a footprint of more than 7,000 square metres.
Accommodations are all 450 sq. m. private pool villas, surrounded with edible landscaping. Mostly one bedroom, there is also a three-bedroom 2,500 sq. m. Retreat on The Hill and a cluster of villas called The Enclave, which is ideal for a group of friends or even members of the Board looking to focus on wellness mixed with a little executive decision-making.
More information about Six Senses Destination Spa Phuket can be found at:
www.sixsenses.com/E-brochure/Six-Senses-Destination-Spa-Phuket/Start-here.html
www.SixSensesDestinationSpaPhuket.com
About the AsiaSpa Awards
Launched in 2005 by AsiaSpa magazine the AsiaSpa Awards are the industry’s most anticipated annual event recognising exceptional spas in Asia. The awards ceremony was on Thursday November 12 at Hong Kong’s Armani Bar.
AsiaSpa is Asia’s only magazine totally dedicated to the pursuit of complete wellbeing and the region’s increasingly sophisticated spa scene. For more information, visit: www.asiaspa.com
Celebrate a Gourmet Christmas at Capella Singapore
SINGAPORE (November 13, 2009) – Capella Singapore, the new luxury resort on Sentosa Island, is celebrating its first Christmas with a series of festive dining experiences including heart-warming Christmas menus at The Knolls, elegant Chinese fine dining at Cassia, and festive drinks and tapas at Bob’s Bar.
Throughout the joyous season of December, Bob’s Bar is serving a selection of Christmas cocktails at S$22++ each. Guests can choose to enjoy full-bodied spirits, rare premium wines and Cuban cigars, at the classic and intimate indoor bar or relax at the alfresco bar with a panoramic view of the South China Sea.
Specially designed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus are available on 24th and 25th December at The Knolls, Capella Singapore’s all-day dining restaurant and Cassia, the Chinese fine dining restaurant. For Christmas Eve The Knolls offers a sumptuous 7-course dinner and on Christmas Day a 6-course dinner both including pre dinner cocktails and canapés. The Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day dinner at The Knolls are both served with a glass of Champagne at S$168++ per person / S$58++ per child (below 12)
Canapés include a selection from Mille Feuille of Foie Gras with Apple Compote, Jasmine Smoked Game Hen and Tuna Tartare with Yuzu, Wasabi and Japanese Soy. Next on the menu is an amouse bouche followed by a buffet selection of antipasti from the tea counter. Both menus then include a warming soup of either Pumpkin or Sea Crab, followed on the Christmas Eve menu by a refreshing Cranberry Lime Sorbet. A selection of three main courses is available on both menus including Traditional Roast turkey. The Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinner menus are completed with a dessert buffet featuring a selection of sweet treats such as Mini Christmas Pudding, Lemon Swiss Rolls and Kaya Profiteroles and a ‘live’ station for Crepe Suzettes.
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Cassia is serving a choice of two 6-course set menus for S$176++ per person or S$206 ++ per person. The first set menu features Smoked Turkey Salad, Braised Four Treasure Soup, Crisp Cereal Australian Lobster, Steamed Winter Melon and Pumpkin ‘Kirin’ Style, Fried Rice and Minced Beef finished with Warm Almond Citrus Cake. The alternative menu includes Chef Lok’s signature combination of foie gras with crispy Peking duck skin and chilled Australian pork belly, Braised Shark’s Fin, Pan Fried Lamb Rack, Steamed Bay Cabbage, Braised Eu Fu Noodles and a Herbal Jelly and Chinese petit four to finish.
On 25th December, family and loved ones are welcomed for The Knoll’s Christmas Day Grill and Chill Lunch. A selection of festive fare complete with chilled appetizers, a grilled selection of fresh seafood and meats and a spectacular dessert buffet awaits. At S$138++ per person, this heart-warming treat includes free-flow of Rosè wine, draft beer and a variety of soft drinks.
Capella Singapore also has a selection of Christmas hampers filled with Roast Turkey, European Christmas delicacies and delicious Christmas goodies. The Capella Christmas Hampers are available for throughout December and prices start from S$280++.
Post-Christmas Blues are a thing of the past at Capella Singapore as the resort ramps up the festivities to welcome in the New Year. The resort is hosting a stylish New Year’s Eve party, which includes a five-course Mediterranean gourmet dinner at The Knolls, premium Champagne and full premium open bar, live entertainment from Karina Serbina, soprano from the world famous Bolshoi Theater in Moscow followed by DJ duo Brahms & Co from Paris, dancing and late night snacks. Limited tickets are available at at S$800++ per person.
On New Year’s Day, Capella welcomes guests to the grand ballroom for an evening fashion extravaganza complete with a four-course dinner, followed by open bar at Bob’s Bar till 1am. Fashion and theatre costume designer Josef Statkus will be showcasing his chic couture collection, with shoes from celebrated designer, Manolo Blahnik. Lithuanian Josef Statkus counts Naomi Watts, Kyra Sedgewick and Princess Mary of Denmark among his clients. The New Year’s Day Celebration is priced at S$550++ per person.
All rates subject to 10% service charge and prevailing goods & services tax.
For reservations and/or order your Christmas hampers (at least 3 day’s advance notice), please contact Capella Singapore on (Jumistina.supri@capellahotels.com) or telephone (+65 6591 5036)
Throughout the joyous season of December, Bob’s Bar is serving a selection of Christmas cocktails at S$22++ each. Guests can choose to enjoy full-bodied spirits, rare premium wines and Cuban cigars, at the classic and intimate indoor bar or relax at the alfresco bar with a panoramic view of the South China Sea.
Specially designed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus are available on 24th and 25th December at The Knolls, Capella Singapore’s all-day dining restaurant and Cassia, the Chinese fine dining restaurant. For Christmas Eve The Knolls offers a sumptuous 7-course dinner and on Christmas Day a 6-course dinner both including pre dinner cocktails and canapés. The Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day dinner at The Knolls are both served with a glass of Champagne at S$168++ per person / S$58++ per child (below 12)
Canapés include a selection from Mille Feuille of Foie Gras with Apple Compote, Jasmine Smoked Game Hen and Tuna Tartare with Yuzu, Wasabi and Japanese Soy. Next on the menu is an amouse bouche followed by a buffet selection of antipasti from the tea counter. Both menus then include a warming soup of either Pumpkin or Sea Crab, followed on the Christmas Eve menu by a refreshing Cranberry Lime Sorbet. A selection of three main courses is available on both menus including Traditional Roast turkey. The Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinner menus are completed with a dessert buffet featuring a selection of sweet treats such as Mini Christmas Pudding, Lemon Swiss Rolls and Kaya Profiteroles and a ‘live’ station for Crepe Suzettes.
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Cassia is serving a choice of two 6-course set menus for S$176++ per person or S$206 ++ per person. The first set menu features Smoked Turkey Salad, Braised Four Treasure Soup, Crisp Cereal Australian Lobster, Steamed Winter Melon and Pumpkin ‘Kirin’ Style, Fried Rice and Minced Beef finished with Warm Almond Citrus Cake. The alternative menu includes Chef Lok’s signature combination of foie gras with crispy Peking duck skin and chilled Australian pork belly, Braised Shark’s Fin, Pan Fried Lamb Rack, Steamed Bay Cabbage, Braised Eu Fu Noodles and a Herbal Jelly and Chinese petit four to finish.
On 25th December, family and loved ones are welcomed for The Knoll’s Christmas Day Grill and Chill Lunch. A selection of festive fare complete with chilled appetizers, a grilled selection of fresh seafood and meats and a spectacular dessert buffet awaits. At S$138++ per person, this heart-warming treat includes free-flow of Rosè wine, draft beer and a variety of soft drinks.
Capella Singapore also has a selection of Christmas hampers filled with Roast Turkey, European Christmas delicacies and delicious Christmas goodies. The Capella Christmas Hampers are available for throughout December and prices start from S$280++.
Post-Christmas Blues are a thing of the past at Capella Singapore as the resort ramps up the festivities to welcome in the New Year. The resort is hosting a stylish New Year’s Eve party, which includes a five-course Mediterranean gourmet dinner at The Knolls, premium Champagne and full premium open bar, live entertainment from Karina Serbina, soprano from the world famous Bolshoi Theater in Moscow followed by DJ duo Brahms & Co from Paris, dancing and late night snacks. Limited tickets are available at at S$800++ per person.
On New Year’s Day, Capella welcomes guests to the grand ballroom for an evening fashion extravaganza complete with a four-course dinner, followed by open bar at Bob’s Bar till 1am. Fashion and theatre costume designer Josef Statkus will be showcasing his chic couture collection, with shoes from celebrated designer, Manolo Blahnik. Lithuanian Josef Statkus counts Naomi Watts, Kyra Sedgewick and Princess Mary of Denmark among his clients. The New Year’s Day Celebration is priced at S$550++ per person.
All rates subject to 10% service charge and prevailing goods & services tax.
For reservations and/or order your Christmas hampers (at least 3 day’s advance notice), please contact Capella Singapore on (Jumistina.supri@capellahotels.com) or telephone (+65 6591 5036)
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