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Our experience: 21-Days Quarantine at Dorsett Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Ellie Furuya

Jan 13, 20223 min read

Our experience: 21-Days Quarantine at Dorsett Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Review of quarantine at Dorsett Wan Chai suite, Hong Kong

Maldives Diary Pt. II: Our experience at Joali Resort (aka Heaven on Earth)

Ellie Furuya

Jan 4, 20224 min read

Maldives Diary Pt. II: Our experience at Joali Resort (aka Heaven on Earth)

I don't think I've ever experienced a place like Joali before. It took a total of three planes (two commercial flights, one seaplane) to...

Villa Aether staycation: mysterious Lantau beachfront birthday getaway

Ellie Furuya

Oct 15, 20213 min read

Villa Aether staycation: mysterious Lantau beachfront birthday getaway

For my 29th birthday weekend, Jon and I packed the car and drove out to South Lantau with our dogs to stay at the dreamy Villa Aether for...

Skin rejuvenated! Perfect 10 Diamond Facial at the Sanctuary Suite, Landmark Mandarin Oriental Spa

Ellie Furuya

Apr 14, 20213 min read

Skin rejuvenated! Perfect 10 Diamond Facial at the Sanctuary Suite, Landmark Mandarin Oriental Spa

[Scroll down for the facial experience!] Professional facials have now become a regular part of my skin care ritual, because I tend to...

The Club Escape Staycation at Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong

Ellie Furuya

Mar 10, 20214 min read

The Club Escape Staycation at Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong

[For details of the limited-time staycation package, scroll to the bottom of this post] As the place where Jon and I had our first date...

[Hong Kong] Fabulous lunch at Michelin-starred L'Envol by Olivier Elzer

Ellie Furuya

Jan 21, 20213 min read

[Hong Kong] Fabulous lunch at Michelin-starred L'Envol by Olivier Elzer

Lunch at 1-starred L’Envol (“flight”) was a soaring rendition of modern French gastronomy at its finest 😉 Before I go into the food...

[Hong Kong] Staycation at the St. Regis Metropolitan Suite

Ellie Furuya

Jan 19, 20212 min read

[Hong Kong] Staycation at the St. Regis Metropolitan Suite

Over the weekend, I stayed at the gorgeous Metropolitan Suite at St. Regis Hong Kong - which also marked the first time I stepped foot in...

Takeaway Christmas Afternoon Tea by Four Seasons Hong Kong

Ellie Furuya

Nov 23, 20201 min read

Takeaway Christmas Afternoon Tea by Four Seasons Hong Kong

One of the best things to look forward to every Christmas in Hong Kong is the seasonal afternoon tea that launches across seemingly all...

[Hong Kong] 5 best luxury hotel staycations

Ellie Furuya

Jul 13, 20202 min read

[Hong Kong] 5 best luxury hotel staycations

I did a quick round-up of my favourite luxury hotel staycations around town to save you the research hassle. Truly, the only way to stay...

[Hong Kong] Asaya Kitchen, Henry and Bayfare Social at Rosewood Hotel

Ellie Furuya

Jan 16, 20203 min read

[Hong Kong] Asaya Kitchen, Henry and Bayfare Social at Rosewood Hotel

Over the past months, Rosewood has been busy pushing out a host of new restaurant concepts, all headlined by familiar chef names....

[Hakone] Gora Kadan, an authentic onsen ryokan experience at the foot of Mt. Fuji

Ellie Furuya

Jan 8, 20203 min read

[Hakone] Gora Kadan, an authentic onsen ryokan experience at the foot of Mt. Fuji

This was probably the most spontaneous trip we've ever done, as the booking was made over Christmas dinner with my family the night...

[Hong Kong] SOMM at Landmark Mandarin Oriental, my most-frequented restaurant of 2019

Ellie Furuya

Dec 10, 20192 min read

[Hong Kong] SOMM at Landmark Mandarin Oriental, my most-frequented restaurant of 2019

People often ask me about how I juggle full time work and events, but it's not that hard once you establish a quota for events per week....

Ellie Furuya

Dec 7, 20192 min read

[Hong Kong] Festive afternoon tea at The Murray + giveaway!

Updated: 12.10.2019 Since opening in early 2018, I've visited The Murray on only two occasions - first for the exquisite Popinjay seafood...

[Hong Kong] Afternoon tea at The Butterfly Room

Ellie Furuya

Nov 5, 20192 min read

[Hong Kong] Afternoon tea at The Butterfly Room

I hear the Rosewood's The Butterfly Room is currently Hong Kong's hardest afternoon tea experience to book, with reservations filling up...

[Hong Kong] A glimpse into life at the ultra-luxury Rosewood Residences

Ellie Furuya

Nov 5, 20194 min read

[Hong Kong] A glimpse into life at the ultra-luxury Rosewood Residences

Nestled in a rather inconspicuous location between the glitzy Rosewood Hotel and the newly opened K11 Musea shopping mall, the Rosewood...

[Stellenbosch] Wine and diamonds at Delaire Graff Estate Lodges, a Relais & Châteaux property

Ellie Furuya

Oct 14, 20193 min read

[Stellenbosch] Wine and diamonds at Delaire Graff Estate Lodges, a Relais & Châteaux property

No words can describe the beauty of Delaire Graff Estate, a true wine, art and hospitality gem nestled within the Cape wine lands. From...

[Skukuza] I spent my birthday in a treehouse at Lion Sands Game Reserve, and it was magic

Ellie Furuya

Oct 14, 20193 min read

[Skukuza] I spent my birthday in a treehouse at Lion Sands Game Reserve, and it was magic

For my 27th birthday, J surprised me with a one-night getaway at the Kingston Treehouse, located within the Lion Sands Game Reserve...

[Skukuza] Full guide to planning your luxury safari holiday at Lion Sands River Lodge

Ellie Furuya

Oct 11, 20195 min read

[Skukuza] Full guide to planning your luxury safari holiday at Lion Sands River Lodge

I was in South Africa from September 28th – October 7th, and it’s like each holiday keeps topping the last because this one was the best...

[Hong Kong] An urban retreat at the Kerry Hotel

Ellie Furuya

Sep 16, 20195 min read

[Hong Kong] An urban retreat at the Kerry Hotel

I finally did a weekend staycation at the hotel that made waves on Kowloon side as the "best view in Hong Kong" when it opened a few...

[Shanghai] A luxurious food-fueled weekend getaway at W Shanghai

Ellie Furuya

Aug 13, 20194 min read

[Shanghai] A luxurious food-fueled weekend getaway at W Shanghai

I finally visited Shanghai for the first time over the weekend - and I have to admit this was one of the most fun weekend retreats of my...

[Bangkok] My experience at new boutique hotel The Waldorf Astoria

Ellie Furuya

Jul 18, 20193 min read

[Bangkok] My experience at new boutique hotel The Waldorf Astoria

The Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, the first in Southeast Asia, opened late last year in August 2018. It's located in the very heart of Bangkok...

[Zermatt] The Omnia, the Swiss mountain lodge of dreams

Ellie Furuya

Apr 24, 20195 min read

[Zermatt] The Omnia, the Swiss mountain lodge of dreams

Over Easter, J and I visited the storied little Alpine town of Zermatt and stayed at The Omnia for three nights. The Omnia was actually a...

[Phuket] A week at the Anantara Layan Phuket Resort - Review

Ellie Furuya

Jan 12, 20194 min read

[Phuket] A week at the Anantara Layan Phuket Resort - Review

I haven't gotten around to reviewing a hotel stay in a while, but I thought my experience with J at the Anantara Layan Phuket was just...

Ellie Furuya

Nov 2, 20182 min read

[Hong Kong] The Peninsula Yacht

The Peninsula Hong Kong recently launched the third in its Holy Trifecta of transportation options - The Peninsula Yacht. The Peninsula...

Photo Diary: San Antonio Hotel in Santorini, Greece

Ellie Furuya

Aug 27, 20181 min read

Photo Diary: San Antonio Hotel in Santorini, Greece

Scenes from our stay at the gorgeous luxury boutique hotel, San Antonio Suites in Imerovigli, Santorini, Greece....

Camlux Hotel: Opening of the First Boutique Hotel in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong

Ellie Furuya

Jun 13, 20173 min read

Camlux Hotel: Opening of the First Boutique Hotel in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong

When I first arrived to Kowloon Bay, I had a crazy time navigating through the MTR with my overnight bag in the sweltering heat during...

[Hong Kong] Rech by Alain Ducasse at InterContinental Hong Kong

Ellie Furuya

May 18, 20174 min read

[Hong Kong] Rech by Alain Ducasse at InterContinental Hong Kong

As the first international outpost of celebrated chef & restaurateur Alain Ducasse’s lauded seafood restaurant in Paris, the new location...

[Hong Kong] Weekend Wine Lunch at 2 Michelin-starred Amber, Mandarin Oriental Landmark

Ellie Furuya

Apr 23, 20173 min read

[Hong Kong] Weekend Wine Lunch at 2 Michelin-starred Amber, Mandarin Oriental Landmark

Admittedly, I frequent a lot of nice restaurants on my travels, but when I'm back in Hong Kong, I almost always crave hearty, home...