It was the Romans who came up with the idea of
the waterbed, during the height of their empire. The sleeper
would recline in a cradle of warm water until drowsy, then be
lifted onto an adjacent cradle with a mattress, where they would
be rocked to sleep.
Judith
Juntilla isn't a wine connoisseur or even a regular wine drinker.
But in her recent trip to Australia, she found herself joining
a wine tour and purchasing several bottles to bring home to
Manila.
Surveys
show American travelers' confidence in air travel has been
restored after the devastating terrorist attacks in the United
States - but economic uncertainty still clouds the outlook
for hotels.
The
premium brand's debut property in Canada takes its design cue
from the rich architectural history of the city and the famous
19th century Impressionist painter, Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
After
38 years in the hotel industry, Conchita de Leon hoped that
before she retires she would receive an award that would simply
recognize her work. In May, she did - and it turned out to
be much more than she had wished for.
David
Senia knows how to lighten up a room. Always ready with
a smile, which actually resembles an impish grin, the
chef de cuisine of The Ritz-Carlton Osaka's La Baie restaurant
is a natural optimist with a groovy sense of humor - characteristics
that make him an ideal host.
Rolling
Pin Asia's Trading Place is a unique advertising platform
that combines the proven power of print advertising
with the constant exposure of the Internet and the niche
marketing capability of an international trade show.
When
Michelle Garnaut landed in Hong Kong 18 years ago, she
was merely looking for a break from traveling. What she
found instead was a successful career as a restaurateur.
Three
years after Westin Hotels & Resorts first made its
sexy boast of being the "best in bed," hotel
operators are still finding out that when it comes to
guests' needs, sleep comes out on top.
