Category Archive: Blog
“The Best Dish I ever Tasted in Colombia”, Kirk Westaway, South-East Asia.
Kirk Westaway of Singapore’s JAAN restaurant is the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015 South East Asian region finalist. The 29-year-old sous chef will showcase his signature dish, called Forest Pigeon, at the Grand Final in Milan, the 26th pf June. He spoke to us ahead of the big event.
World’s Most Amazing Hotel Amenities
Forget private butlers and free bottles of champagne. That’s so five years ago. How about a spin in a Porsche? A private ice rink? Or your own Fender guitar? We’re crazy about these 11 ridiculously cool amenities. By Mary & Lucy Firestone
THE FOUR SEASONS APP
The new Four Seasons App puts legendary customer service in the palm of your hand. Tap into the App’s many features and functions—from mobile check-in and check-out to seamless access to Four Seasons amenities and curated travel TIPS: Download the App now and enjoy service as mobile as you are.
Get your lifestyle by Tuk Tuk
While the traffic in busy cities of Thailand is rather chaotic and the ride may not be exactly comfortable it is almost mandatory to experience the wild TukTuk ride while visiting. The image of this iconic vehicle is also one of the most popular designs of lifestyle Collection of Bags TheWayIFeel. Perfect accessory for you…
Spa “add-ons” entice customers to return
Resense chief executive Kasha Shillington says that spas need to pay attention to maintenance treatments to stay competitive. Resense has launched a program of free “add-on” services that give customers a bit of extra pampering and encourage them to come back. Q Hotels has also highlighted maintenance to help balance therapists’ schedules, an effort that…
What Does Your Luggage Say About You?
If you’re heading to the airport this week to start your summer holiday, you might want to think twice before shoving your swimsuit and sunscreen into a holdall that’s seen better days. Virgin Atlantic have released research today which reveals that the luggage we carry and what we pack says a lot about the type…
365Playground at Hospitality Management Summit, Thailand
Take a crisis as an opportunity. Our Founder & MD, was a chair person of the Hotel Management Thailand Summit in 21 May 2015, Banyan Tree Bangkok. The Summit directly addressed all key operational, management and financial challenges that directly impact corporate and property P&L in the current turbulent economy. HMT Summit is a closed-door peer-review occasion for CEO, COO, CFO, VPs, GMs,…
Stop Buying Things, Start Buying Experiences
Sir Richard Burton once said, “The gladdest moment in human life, me thinks, is a departure into unknown lands.” As a standalone quote about travel, it is inspiring. However there is true power in this statement, as recent studies show how experiencing life, rather than spending money, can bring true happiness. The study, out of…
Explore the 2015 James Beard Foundation’s Book, Broadcast, and Journalism Awards
Though it has been awhile since we participated at the renowned James Beard Foundation event, we eagerly follow all their exciting updates and news. Plus, we at 365Playground believe a significant percentage of one’s life journey and experience comes down to culinary treats, which is why we spend so much time concentrating on our taste…
Tipping Etiquette Around the World
Even the most frequent travelers can get confused about local tipping etiquette around the world. Conde Nast Traveler offers you a handy guide to keep in hand, for most regions of the world and the most common situations. Below, find a few key takeaways for each region from their guide — for an in-depth look…