Enter the Château de Chanteloup, the spiritual home of Maison Martell – where the roots of oldest of the great cognac houses run deep. At the heart of the Borderies terroir near Cognac, France, stands a historical chateau surrounded by…
Nov 05, 2019
4 stylish KL hotels that are saving the planet with sustainability
From cutting out single-use plastic to sourcing sustainably farmed fish, here’s a quick look at four luxury hotels in Kuala Lumpur that have sustainable features and practices. There is no denying the immediate threat that our precious environment is currently…
Oct 25, 2019
3 ways Malaysia Airports is evolving airport shopping via its #ShopLAH campaign
Here are three strategies Malaysia Airports is undertaking to elevate its airport experiences via the #ShopLAH campaign. Gone are the days where consumers view airports merely as transportation hubs. With state-of-the-art airport complexes such as Singapore’s new Jewel Changi, airports…
Oct 22, 2019
Under Armour and Virgin Galactic unveil world’s first commercial space suit
Designed for the “private astronaut”, the space suit is the result of a collaboration with Virgin Galactic on a line of space wear and footwear that is functional, stylish and safe for use on commercial space travel. Sportswear manufacturer Under…
Oct 14, 2019
3 things to do in Düsseldorf, Germany, you won’t want to miss out on
Düsseldorf, Germany was once a sleepy fishing village, but it has now become a hub for art, history, and fashion. The city of Düsseldorf sits on the western side of Germany and is known for its art and fashion scenes.…
Oct 02, 2019
Virgin Atlantic’s new A350 aircraft has a cinema-like social space called the Loft
The Loft is exclusively for the airline’s Upper Class guests and features all the amenities to make it a cinema-like drink and dining experience. Virgin Atlantic’s newest A350-1000 aircraft took to the skies for the first time last month and…
Oct 01, 2019
#FirstClasseGoesTo Yangon with Aiman Hakim and Zahirah Macwilson
FirstClasse recently spent three days in the golden city of Yangon with artistes Aiman Hakim and Zahirah Macwilson. Here are the highlights of all that we saw, heard, tasted and experienced. Aiman Hakim Ridza and Zahirah Macwilson are in the…
Sep 21, 2019
A peek at some of Asia’s most premium airline lounges
Airport lounges are no longer places just to while away excess transit hours. Some have become a separate luxury experience. A recent article by the Executive Traveller naming some of the best airport lounges across Asia revealed the heights of…
Sep 03, 2019
How to experience winter magic on the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland
The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland traverses 8 panoramic lines, 4 language regions and 3 Alpine passes across 1,280 kilometres of breathtaking natural beauty.
Aug 30, 2019
5 new and upcoming boutique hotels for a one-of-a-kind staycation in KL
Here are five new and upcoming boutique hotels to check out for an idiosyncratic staycation in KL. The year 2018 saw a host of luxury hotels mushrooming all around KL – from W Hotel’s first Malaysian property, the loud and…