July/August 2011

Flight to the Future; How airports will change INSIDE: Shanghai, Kyoto, Brussels, Asia's Coffee Culture, New Middle East Hotels

In this issue...

Tried and Tested

Cathay Pacific B747-400 Economy Class

Hong Kong-Singapore — full story »

Kingfisher Airlines A321 Economy class

Pune - Delhi — full story »

Hotel check: Grand Hyatt Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia — full story »

Hotel check: Raffles Hotel Le Royal

Phnom Penh, Cambodia — full story »

Hotel check: Yotel Times Square West

New York, America — full story »

Travels

Inthy Deuansavanh

Maida Pineda connects with successful businessman, fitness and nature lover at his latest offering, Tree Top Explorer, in Laos — full story »

Great Reads

Onward: How Starbucks Fought For Its Life Without Losing Its Soul

Book by Howard Schultz and Joanne Gordon, Review by Alisha Haridasani — full story »

Special Reports

The Sky Portal

What will the airports of the future be like? Alisha Haridasani investigates tomorrow's world of wireless connectivity and seamless efficiency — full story »

The Middle East hotel industry is experiencing interesting times – some hotel openings are delayed, others finally opening and a few lucky ones are on target to open in 2011. Vicki Williams takes a quick peek at what’s on the horizon — full story »

Make Yourself Heard In Any Language

Business Traveller suggests ways to break the language barrier — full story »

Eyes Wide Open

Sally Brown reports on what really causes jet lag - and how to avoid it — full story »

"Haute" Cuisine In The Air

Vicki Williams and Jenny Southan investigate new attempts to spice up airline food for economy passengers — full story »

Destinations

Eat ethnic in Brussels

The Belgian capital's culinary delights extend further than moules frites, taking in exotic cuisines from all over the world. John Brunton suggests some top addresses — full story »

Shanghai - The Bund Revamped

China’s most famous riverfront is regaining its glory, writes Brent Hannon — full story »

Proud, Playful Kyoto

The former capital of Japan offers a glimpse of the country’s past – with modern-day luxury, writes Gavin Blair — full story »

National Parks Down Under in Australia

Chris Pritchard explores two evocative national parks in far-flung corners of Australia and New Zealand — full story »

Bangkok 2011

Reggie Ho beats the traffic and takes on the Thai capital — full story »

Lifestyle

Coffee - The Perfect Blend

The emergence of modern western-style chains is changing not only the look and feel of Asia's coffee culture, it is also changing consumer attitudes and drinking habits, writes Gigi Onag — full story »