Baan Klang Nam, which means House on the Water, is where the locals go, real Thai, hardly any tourists and absolutely buzzing. This isn’t a romantic hotspot but it is a great family restaurant. You can even take the mother-in-law if she’s tagging along. A converted teak house right on the Chao Phraya River with … Continued
It’s a hotel restaurant, but you feel as though you’re stepping into a Thai village, simple, cool and spacious, a refuge from the mad bustle of Bangkok. Thiptara, which means ‘heaven on water’, is set beside the Chao Praya River, and is so utterly dreamy and romantic that if you’re not with someone you love, … Continued
As you step out onto the top of the building, with the sprawl of Bangkok below, it’s one of those moments you’ll always remember, a kind of wonder of the world. The 360 degree view from Vertigo Grill & Moon Bar, perched on the 61st floor of Bangkok’s Banyan Tree Hotel, is awe inspiring, especially … Continued
The summer sun stays late in southern Tuscany, and there’s nowhere more beautiful to stay there than Il Falconiere, outside the medieval hilltop town of Cortona. The hotel, made up of exquisitvely furnished 16th century villas, sits on a hillside with superb views over the countryside, two glorious pools, and the new stylish Thesan Etruscan … Continued
