Editor's Note
Natalie Chen | Editor, TravelWeekly Asia natalie.chen@tenalpsasia.com
Travel to eat
It's amazing what lengths people will go to for good food. As we know trav- ellers make it up to Bangkok for food trails. They wax lyrical over the sights and smells of the exotic food there in its vast array. As for me I've been a bit cautious over food, though the scents are tempting I have yet to venture and dine at a roadside stall. There was one particular incident on a fam trip when after dining at a local restaurant, almost everybody in the group deve- loped the runs and was making fre- quent trips to the washroom. I guess that trip was not particularly enjoy- able for them. With the food scare in Europe, one can't help but err on the side of caution.
However, my memories of my fi rst
European trip revolved around the simplest food. There was no escargot for me, instead it was baguette with ham and how delicious it taste. Okay, I also indulged in the pastries and im- mediately gained two kilograms but my fi rst trip to Paris was divine. When I was in London, I stocked
up on chocolates that we could not get here even cereal. I am not a food connoisseur but like anybody else I do appreciate good food. I have to admit that when I go on
trips abroad, it's usually room service for me, I lack the pull to eat something else. Yes, what a pity, I could be more adventurous.
Editor's Pick
Sofi tel Bora Bora Marara Beach & Private Island
BORA BORA – Richard Branson has one. Bruce Willis, Mick Jagger and Christie Brinkley do too.
It's
even a reality for illusionist, David Copperfi eld. Having your own private island
is perhaps the ultimate indulgence. However for corporate incentive and conference groups – or those simply planning a huge group escape – it's not beyond reach. To help create a once in a lifetime
'extreme indulgence', Sofitel Luxury Hotels is offering the ultimate tropical island incent ive for a chance to take over an entire motu in French Polynesia for three glorious nights. Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach
& Private Island is one of the South Pacific's most spectacular retreats, and best of all features its own private island or 'motu', just 150 metres long and 70 metres wide. Boasting rare 360 degree panoramic views, the private island is situated just five minutes by boat from the main island and looks
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back over Sofi tel's larger beach resort and the famous outline of Bora Bora's Mount Otemanu. While generally the domain of
happy honeymooners and couples on holiday, Sofi tel offers exclusive use of its smaller motu for private functions and events making it the mos t indulgent incentive destination in the Pacifi c. Bespoke or pre-packaged hire
options for corporate guests are available, depending on your budget and requirements. Prices start from just 154 Euro
per person per night which includes breakfast and local taxes wi th a minimum three-night stay required.
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