After having a taste of luxury during the Red Velvet Afternoon Tea at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria on the Bund, we wanted to fully spoil ourselves with their Waldorf Champagne Brunch, possibly the most decadent brunch in the city. We decided my birthday was the perfect excuse for such an indulgence. The brunch begins with a small […]
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Exploring Nanjing Road and People’s Square
In addition to People’s Park and a plethora of museums, Renmin Guangchang (People’s Square) offers plenty to see and do. Once the premiere shopping street in all of Asia, historic East Nanjing Road is still a popular destination for tourists who want to walk under its old neon signs. Several big department stores operated here in the […]
Red Velvet Afternoon Tea at the Waldorf Astoria, Shanghai
The mere mention of the Waldorf Astoria evokes a sense of exclusivity, elegance and grandeur. With only 20 hotels worldwide, this legendary brand is able to maintain an impeccable degree of service. Their aim is to be the standard by which all other hotels are measured. So it should be no surprise that the Waldorf Astoria […]
Holiday Tea at the Peninsula Hong Kong
Once we decided to go to Hong Kong for our Christmas vacation, the first thing we penciled in was afternoon tea at the iconic Peninsula Hotel. Opened in 1928, this historic property has become synonymous with luxury and is considered one of the finest hotels in the world. A nod to Hong Kong’s colonial past, the British-style […]
A Tour of Shanghai’s Fairmont Peace Hotel
Shanghai’s iconic Fairmont Peace Hotel began life in 1929 as Sassoon House, named after its owner Sir Victor Sassoon, a British real estate mogul. While Mr. Sassoon lived in the 10th floor penthouse, the rest of the building was dominated by the prestigious Cathay Hotel. The Chinese government took over the building (and all the […]