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Jul42025 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

Summer Unlocked at Niseko Confidential

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Niseko Confidential reopens for its first summer season with seasonal dishes, signature cocktails, and alpine vibes, a fresh twist on the après experience. Following a successful ski-season debut, Niseko Confidential reopened its doors on July 2nd in Hirafu for its first-ever summer season. Beloved by locals and travelers alike, Niseko’s “green season” offers a stark contrast to the snowy winters with perfectly mild weather and clear blue skies setting the stage for hiking, zip-lining, mountain biking and other outdoor activities. The snow may have melted for the season, but the promise remains the same at Niseko Confidential - great energy, exceptional food, and world-class cocktails. Switching up the offerings from the winter menu, which focuses on prix fixe dining menus ...

Apr42025 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

A Design-Driven Afternoon Tea Experience in the Heart of Osaka

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Zentis Osaka, the city’s only Design Hotels member property, ‘Stay & Savor’ package combines afternoon tea with a two-night stay and daily breakfast. Since opening in 2020, the hotel has been lauded for its sophisticated style and stellar dining at UPSTAIRZ Lounge, Bar & Restaurant. Making Michelin Guide’s inaugural list of ‘Selected Restaurants’, UPSTAIRZ’s most novel offerings is its ever-changing afternoon tea service. The set’s tiered presentation is a homage to the hotel’s central staircase, which leads guests from the lobby to UPSTAIRZ. Carved out of blue limestone, the asymmetric staircase is one of the design elements dreamed up by Tara Bernerd & Partners, the firm behind the hotel’s interior. Designed to showcase the best of each season, the latest afternoon tea ...

Mar212025 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

A Journey into Japanese Elegance at Palace Hotel Tokyo

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As part of its ‘Best of Japan’ series, Palace Hotel Tokyo is intoducing ‘JAXURY at Palace Hotel Tokyo’, an exclusive stay package designed to showcase the excellence of Japanese craftsmanship paired with the hotel’s renowned hospitality. The JAXURY Consortium was founded in 2021 based on research undertaken by the Authentic Luxury Lab at Keio University’s Graduate School of System Design & Management. Representing a joint project between academia, media and various industries, the Consortium undertakes a cross-country search each year to identify brands which exemplify a harmonious intermingling between nature and humanity, authenticity in delivering a sense of wonder and appreciation, and luxury through the outstanding quality of their products and services. For the fifth co...

Dec102024 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

Festive Celebrations Across Asia: Culinary Delights and Holiday Cheer

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From the bustling streets of Bangkok to the serene waters of Halong Bay, Asia transforms into a festive wonderland during the holiday season. With an array of enchanting celebrations, gourmet feasts, and unique experiences, the region offers something special for everyone. From Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo to sparkling festivities in Chiang Mai, and even charitable markets in Hong Kong, travelers and locals alike can revel in the warmth and joy of the season. Let’s explore how these vibrant destinations are celebrating the holidays with culinary brilliance and holiday cheer. Tokyo’s Christmas Elegance Guests of Palace Hotel Tokyo over the festive season will enjoy the 16-foot Christmas tree standing tall in the lobby moat-side, along with their own in-room 5.5-foot-...