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Aug62025 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

Timeless Flavours, Elegant Craft: Metropole Hanoi’s Mooncakes for 2025

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Indulge in Metropole Hanoi’s 2025 mooncakes, where refined ingredients and elegant design elevate Mid-Autumn into a celebration of timeless luxury Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi presents its 2025 mooncake collection for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrating Hanoi’s timeless elegance preserved in vintage film. On June 3, 1916, the first cinematographic performance ever shown in the capital of Indochina took place at the Hotel Metropole Hanoi. Inspired by this momentous cultural milestone, the hotel’s 2025 mooncake collection, under the theme “Metropole Cinema: Hanoi through Film,” spotlights a cinematic journey through the city, capturing the nostalgic charm, artistic soul and timelessness of the Vietnamese capital. Hand-baked and free from preservatives, Metropole’s moo...

Aug22025 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

LAY Beach Club Brings Ibiza Vibes to Pattaya Beach

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LAY Beach Club on Pattaya Beach offers an Ibiza-style escape with rooftop views, a hydro bar, fire shows, and Mediterranean-Asian cuisine. With a unique “hydro bar”, vistas of Pattaya Beach, and fiery entertainment, LAY Beach Club has opened in the heart of Thailand’s vibrant Pattaya. The exciting new venue is situated on Beach Road on the Gulf of Thailand’s east coast, a short drive from Bangkok, and has already been dubbed “the place to be”. The beach club’s crème de la crème is the hydro bar, an elegant cocktail pool where the water’s surface appears to seamlessly merge with the ocean. Dotted with submerged loungers, the hydro bar is surrounded by a white-sand area and deck featuring circle sofas and cabanas. Also exuding a Mediterranean feel, the lounge and bar are...

Jul232025 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

Uluwatu Private Dining at Mantra, Jumeirah Bali

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Uluwatu private dining reaches new heights at Mantra, Jumeirah Bali. Enjoy cliffside elegance, French-inspired cuisine, and curated wine pairings in a private setting. Jumeirah Bali introduces Mantra, an exclusive addition to its culinary offerings, redefining private dining in Uluwatu. Set within the underground space of AKASA Restaurant & Bar, Mantra presents a journey of elegance, craftsmanship, and sensory exploration. The name Mantra draws inspiration from the ancient Sanskrit word meaning a sacred expression of intent, quiet, powerful, and purposeful. At Jumeirah Bali, Mantra becomes a modern interpretation of that philosophy: a place where thoughtful design, refined flavours, and meaningful connection come together in harmony. Tucked beneath the natural contours...

Jun182025 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

Luxury Dining Series by Marriott International Returns in 2025 To Celebrate Culinary Heritage

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Experience the return of Marriott International’s Luxury Dining Series in 2025, featuring world-class chefs, cultural flavors, and exclusive dining events across Asia Pacific—all celebrating the richness of culinary heritage. Following the success of last year’s inaugural campaign, the Luxury Dining Series by Marriott International returns in 2025 with a multi-city regional gastronomic journey across Asia Pacific from July to September. This year’s line-up of luxury hotels includes The St. Regis Osaka, JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa, JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa, The Ritz-Carlton Perth, The St. Regis Singapore, The St. Regis Jakarta, and The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok. Each property will offer carefully curated culinary experiences prepared by Marriott Int...

Jun32025 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

Step Into Glamour: A Destination Cocktail Bar at Canes & Tales

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Experience the elegance of the Jazz Age at Canes & Tales, Waldorf Astoria Osaka’s chic new cocktail bar, where timeless glamour meets modern mixology. Waldorf Astoria Osaka unveils Canes & Tales, a destination cocktail bar that transports guests into the Golden Age of Jazz. Inspired by the intrigue and sophistication of the 1930s, Canes & Tales is a celebration of storytelling, craftsmanship, and indulgence — a glamorous escape into a world of elegance and immersive charm. Found on the 28th floor of the Waldorf Astoria Osaka, the intimate 47-seat bar lies tucked at the end of a dimly lit corridor behind an alluring dark green door, distinguishable only by a symbolic gold ampersand. An homage to the hideaway bars of Manhattan, the property is a nod to the Waldorf Astoria’s...

May222025 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

Bvlgari Resort Bali Unveils Il Ristorante – Niko Romito

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Bvlgari Resort Bali unveils Il Ristorante – Niko Romito, offering a refined Italian dining experience by Chef Niko Romito. Discover signature menus inspired by Balinese ingredients and breathtaking ocean views. Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts proudly announces the opening of Il Ristorante – Niko Romito at the Bvlgari Resort Bali on May 19th, 2025. This opening builds upon the success of Il Ristorante – Niko Romito's established presence within Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts worldwide. Il Ristorante – Niko Romito Bali offers a contemporary and classic Italian dining experience, celebrating Italy's gastronomic heritage through innovative techniques that redefine traditional recipes with authentic, high-quality ingredients. The selection of Balinese elements complements this culinary experie...