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The Mavericks

06/19/2015 | Eat & Drink

In need for escape? Bored of the classic destinations like Big wave bay, South bay or Shek O? Do not panic! Just grab your beach bag and stuff it with all that’s needed for a perfect day out at the beach. On goes your straw hat, sunscreen all over you face, and off you go to Mavericks in Lantau....

beach, beach lantau, lantau, restaurant

8 Reasons You Need to Book Your Next Holiday at Club Med Dong’ao

06/18/2015 | Travel

By Heather Hong Kong Madame had the exclusive chance to check out the Club Med Dong’ao resort, so that our readers can have inside access and pictures before anyone else! Club Med is an “All-Inclusive” Resort The term “all-inclusive” means everything is included in the price -...

activities for kids, beach, China, Club Med, discount, pool, water sport

Top 5 of the month: family picnics

03/05/2015 | Family

By Delphine Winter is over, temperatures will soon be rising and we will have picnics on our minds. You know, where kids love running around with mouths full of chips, everyone brings a lovingly made home cooked dish but no one remembers the cutlery, and at some point someone starts...

activities for kids, beach, hike

Partner News - Villa-Finder.com: Take your next vacation in one of Asia's dream villas

10/13/2014 | Travel

We had talked about Villa-Bali.com, a sublime villa rental site, which also offers all kinds of extra services that would make your stay in Bali unforgettable. The good news is that the founder of the site has decided to extend services to Koh Samui, Phuket and Sri Lanka. And our gut tells us that...

Bali, beach, Koh Samui, Phuket, Sri Lanka, Thailand, travel

Bohol, more than just beaches

01/24/2014 | Travel

By Amélie, travel-addict and blogger* Bohol Island (close to Cebu) has been on my “to-visit” list for a while and the opportunity to finally get there came when we recently spent a family Xmas in the Philippines. Filipino beaches are amazing and Bohol’s beaches are up there with the...

beach, Philippines, travel

A weekend in Kota Kinabalu

11/27/2013 | Travel

We could advise you to pack up your Timberlands, to slip on your rucksack and set off on a long trek to mount Kota Kinabalu. We could tell you about the breathtaking views and the aches and pains that we endured from all the walking. But, that's not really our style is it? Rather, our suitcases...

beach, island, Malaysia, travel

Partner News – Bali is your new home from home!

06/07/2013 | Travel

Holidays in hotels are really nice, but if you're with friends or family, hotels can limit the amount of freedom and quality time you share. The solution is to hire an apartment in Bali and head off with the gang! Villa- Bali.com offers a perfect service to ensure your stay is nothing but enjoyable...

Bali, beach, online booking, travel

Taking it easy Koh Samui Six Senses style…

12/17/2012 | Travel

We’ve found a little bit of heaven on earth! Where? The Six Senses resort in Koh Samui. What heavenly things can you do there? Sleep, eat, tan, enjoy a fancy drink…and then read and sleep a little more! It’s a place where you really get to spend some quality time with your sun lounger- and of...

beach, Koh Samui, Thailand, travel

Béatrice's top tip - The Baystone Hotel & Spa

12/11/2012 | Travel

The Baystone Hotel is the opposite of what you might expect from hotels in Mauritius, A real flagship in terms of elegance and design, it’s dramatic outline sits right on the coast on the Northern side of the island, over -looking the Great Bay cove. The Baystone is nestled down a little...

beach, Mauritius, travel

Switch off completely at Crimson Mactan

10/12/2012 | Travel

Need of somewhere to completely and utterly unwind? There’s no shortage of destinations to get to in a flash from Hong Kong, but our choice place for really slowing down the pace is Cebu… It’s only a short 2.5 hour flight away, and then you can really spend the weekend doing nothing at all! The...

beach, Philippines, travel

Maldives : This blue dream

02/17/2012 | Travel

Are you short of inspiration for your next tanning and lazing destination? Don’t look any further, we have what you need. Pack your bags girls; we’re off to the Maldives! Your passport, which is (certainly) already pretty full, deserves this paradise stamp! For an exceptional getaway, stay on Cocoa...

beach, diving, Maldives, travel

Stephane L’s top tip

02/07/2012 | Travel

Sea, sun and sand Amber Sands has to be deserved, you will need to travel for 5 hours by car and by boat from Bangkok to arrive at Koh Chang, unless you fly to Trat. If you like calm, the sound of the sea and the sparkle of the stars, away from any sound or visual pollution, this place is...

beach, Thailand, travel

Win two nights with Small Luxury Hotels of the World in Thailand

11/28/2011 | Travel

Would you like to take it easy on a Thai beach? Your toes spread out like a fan, a book in one hand and a cocktail in the other when you’re not bobbing around in the water. We feel like we’ve caught your attention now! Have you heard of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH)? More than just a...

beach, contest, Thailand, travel

Clean up the coastline!

11/25/2011 | Lifestyle

Become the beaches’ very own Mrs Muscle! And not in the body building sense! Embark on a mission to track down the waste that pollutes our shores! Over and above the esthetical aspect – of course, we’d prefer to chit chat on a clean beach and dip our toes in transparent waters – you should also...

beach

Amanpulo or a piece of paradise

05/20/2011 | Travel

A love story has begun. Hong Kong Madame has set foot in Pamalican Island, in the Philippines. This statement deserves further explanations: once in Manilla, a fancy big car opens its doors and drops you off in the small airport’s Amanpulo lounge. Just enough time to sip a glass of lemonade and to...

beach, Philippines, travel

Vietnam discovery circuit tour

04/11/2011 | Travel

We wanted a bit of a change from our holidays that are usually full of dolce farniente. So we planned a circuit tour in Vietnam to discover the country’s many treasures. One week, five places to visit and not a second to waste! We started with two days in Hanoi. We put our bags down in the...

beach, cruise, travel, Vietnam

A trip to Cebu

03/25/2011 | Travel

Home base? The Shangri-La (because you don't change a winning team), it’s only a 15 minute ride from the airport and it’s a safe bet. Ideal for escaping Hong Kong’s grim buildings. The blue monochrome sea and the sparkling golden Philipino sun will be awaiting you. What's the programme? Not much,...

beach, Philippines, travel

Absolute relaxation in Phuket

01/21/2011 | Travel

« We can go where ever you want , whenever you want ». OK honey, let’s go then. You hop onto a plane and head off to Phuket and its scorching sunshine. Four hours later… “Isn't it cool and perfect here”? You know what comes next… To experience the ideal holidays you’ll need a fab hotel, and Hong...

beach, Thailand, travel

A ride for two to Fidji

12/14/2010 | Travel

It’s always better when we are together... We know the story. And for sure, no matter what the destination is, when we are together it is always paradise! And it's even truer if the destination is really a paradise. Today, let’s talk about Fiji. Nice isn’t it? Thanks to Air Pacific, the local...

beach, Fiji, travel

Club Med Bali

12/09/2010 | Travel

Do you remember the blockbuster "Les Bronzes ", and its unforgettable dialogues? Well we do. And that is why we reluctantly went to the Club Med keeping in mind Christian Clavier’s tiny swimming trunk... Well then! Club Med will always remain Club Med, and yet it has evolved. Phew! The hotel is...

Bali, beach, travel