Strategically built around lush rainforests facing the Andaman sea, every inch of the property promised a touch of nature. Fifteen buggy rides, 13 cold towels (yes, we kept count) and what seemed like a million warm smiles later (we lost…
Dec 18, 2017
It’s Our First Christmas: Win 3D/2N stay at Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu
Time to soak in the natural joy of Borneo. It’s our first Christmas here at FirstClasse and we’re celebrating with a series of gifts for you – our readers – who have made this journey possible. We’re giving away great…
Nov 23, 2017
Feed your Instagram with these amazing Autumn travel destinations
From wine-and-dine shots to street photography, here is British Airways’ list of destinations to fill your Instagram feed this Autumn. For millennials and like-minded media-savvy folks, the thing about travelling is this: If you didn’t post about it on social…
Nov 17, 2017
Emirates reveals Merc-inspired First Class private suites
Comfort, luxury and privacy are taken to new heights with new suites featuring zero-gravity seats, virtual windows, and other industry firsts. First Class travel on Emirates’ Boeing 777 fleet just got a whole lot sweeter with the introduction of…
Nov 13, 2017
6 Asian babymoon destinations for that resort getaway
Attention, expecting mothers: a dose of natural beauty and calming spas may just be what the doctor ordered. Here’s where you can find exactly that. Pregnancy can be many things, but we know for sure it’s not a bed of…
Nov 10, 2017
How Ritz-Carlton Riyadh inadvertently became a royal prison
Around 50 top Saudi dignitaries and elites are being held at the five-star hotel under royal orders. This is oil country’s largest crackdown of its kind. Crown Prince Mohamad bin Salman has been making headlines for his mass reform in…
Nov 06, 2017
Singapore Airlines’ new First Class suites might as well be flying hotel rooms
Each suite comes with an entirely separate, stowable bed that is a luxurious 27 inches by 76 inches long and is dressed in cotton Lalique duvets. Already a leader of the pack when it comes to first and business class…
Oct 31, 2017
10 black sand beaches to cure your seaside blues
From Japan’s Mount Fuji to Greece’s Santorini and Hawaii’s Big Island, some of the world’s most mystifying black sand beaches are hidden in plain sight. It’s almost time for our next beach vacation, but let’s be honest – sometimes we…
Oct 27, 2017
15 unusual laws and bans to know before you travel
Ladies, don’t wear your stilettos in Greece; gentlemen, put on fitting swimwear before heading to France’s beaches and pools; and children, don’t build sandcastles in Italy. Travelling to a new country can be one of the most exciting experiences in…
Oct 19, 2017
Four Seasons x NetJets will take you on private-jet holidays
Stargaze in Hawaii, heli-ski in Colorado, or have dinner on a Florence Ponte Vecchio bridge balcony. Your next holiday just got a lot more personal. Four Seasons knows there’s nothing quite like an exclusively personalised vacation. That’s why the…