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Hair-raising camping on the vertical rock cliff

(#wanderlusttips #Yosemite #Elcapitan) The trio of daredevil climbers have made the worst nightmare of people who suffer from a fear of height comes true. They perched more than 3,000 feet high on specially designed tents, suspended on El Capitan’s vertical rock face in California’s Yosemite National Park.

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Thanks to the tents, the avid adventurers can pitch up on the side of a cliff wherever they please and take a well-earned nap. And the pictures which were taken by one of the trio, Belgian photographer Alexandre Eggermont, has captured all the fertile valley full of trees, creating a stunning view.

The viewers share the common comments including “brave” and “crazy”. “Very exciting picture! I think you are all crazy, but it makes fabulous pictures. Bravo”, one said.

Another humorously added: “Definitely not [a spot] for a sleepwalker”

Climbers often camp on cliff faces during difficult climbs, as it often takes several day to summit. While the specialised tents protect them from harsh weather, they do not protect from falling rock. Toilet breaks can also prove tricky to navigate.

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Wanderlust Tips travel magazine’s December issue 2016: Festive season

The December issue of Wanderlust Tips magazine will bring you a wonderful festival season with the most memorable trips all over the world.

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“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.” (Mark Twain)

Have you ever been bruised trying to climb the majestic mountains of the West, while overcoming your fears and conquering the world? Have you ever snuck behind border police just to reach the legendary Larung Gar Buddhist Institute in Tibet? Have you ever challenged your every limit in Ladakh, passing the highest, snow-covered mountain passes in the world in the biting cold of the Himalayas?

Has your passion ever wavered during a difficult journey, travelling over 30 hours aboard a packed bus? Have you ever been so exhausted your body shook uncontrollably in the cold? But the destination was so rewarding and you discovered the lives of the Tsaatan – the last reindeer herders in Mongolia.

Have you ever found that fun feels the same everywhere when you visited a tropical city filled with light during the Christmas season?

No? “So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails,” like Mark Twain once said.

This special issue of Wanderlust Tips themed Festive Season will inspire you with Christmas events without snow, with stories from 10 Asian travel bloggers about their passion and the plans for 2017, and journeys so amazing that words can only describes a small fraction. The only way to experience is to pack up and leave everything behind. You can turn the admirable experiences of others into your own unforgettable memories.

We wish you a warm festive season and hope you never give up on your journey to discover this beautiful world!

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Santa in the sky: Belgian dinners served in a flying sleigh

(Wanderlusttips #Belgium #Brussels) To start the festive season, Belgian dinners flied up Santa Claus’s sleigh and dined with him on above the city’s rooftops and twinkling Christmas lights. “Santa in the Sky” launched as a magical four-day pop-up in the Belgian capital, and was a seasonal twist on the regular “Dinner in the Sky” venture.

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Diners were welcomed by a bell-ringing Santa Claus, and could drink hot chocolate with him and warm themselves with a delicious Belgian waffle. From their vantage point strapped securely into chairs in the sky, guests were able to take in the Christmas lights below, as well as watching the chef cook in an open kitchen. They also sang Christmas carols. They could also enjoy a dinner menu from distinguished chefs, some with Michelin stars to their name, as well as high tea.

Events in the Sky is a Brussels-based firm that has brought the sky-dining experience to 58 countries over the past decade. It will be heading to Marrakech in Morocco in December, Teotihuacán in Mexico in January 2017, Brussels in June, and France and various locations in the UK over the summer. According to Michael Chiche, project manager of Events in the Sky, the four-day Christmas event is likely to be repeated next year, according to the project manager Michael Chiche.

On Friday evening, Maxime Mazier’s menu included a lobster and artichoke starter, line-caught sea bass with shellfish and coconut marshmallow with mango. The trick, Chiche said, was coping with the gusts of winter night air that whip around the sleigh.

Gourmets in Brussels could enjoy 4-course menu with wine at 265USD or just a cup of tea at 58,4USD.

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Domino’s Pizza makes their delivery with reindeer

(#wanderlusttips #Dominospizza) Ordering pizza is not a festive thing to do in the up-coming Christmas season. But Donino’s Pizza in Japan is developing a plan to make your takeout a little bit more Christmassy: by getting it delivered to your doorstep by reindeer.

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If you’re in Japan and want to know whether Rudolf will be delivering your margherita, all you have to do is check the app from December and if the reindeer icon pops up, you’re in luck. Each sled has a GPS Driver Tracker on it so you can watch in real time as your pizza makes its way towards you. Here you can see the reindeer getting trained up, ready to deliver the deep dish goodness to you.

Seeing as Japan is set for a particularly cold winter with increased snowfalls, transport by reindeer just plain makes sense – they can safely deliver pizzas to places where bikes might struggle. If you can read Japanese, why not peruse their in-depth action plan. Domino’s is working with the Hokkaido Delivery Integrated Research Centre to pull off their festive delivery service. The announcement has filled the world with the festive cheer we needed.

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Hotet Nikko Saigon to celebrate the vibrant festive time

(#wanderlusttips #Hotelnikkosaigon) A multitude of delightful culinary offerings will wonderfully create special memories for your families and friends when you come to Nikko Hotel Saigon in their exclusive dining events in this Festive Season from December 1, 2016 to January 1, 2017.

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Whether choosing a lavish Dinner Buffet in La Brasserie, taking part in the Chinese Fine Dining experience in Ming Court, or having fun at the Countdown Party in The Lounge, Hotel Nikko Saigon will surely make the season indeed the most wonderful time of the year.

La Brasserie

La Brasserie will delight your Christmas time with signature seafood buffet dinner made by talented chefs featuring Alaskan king crab, belon oysters, lobster, tiger prawn, cod fish, together with the traditional coquelet, venison, foie gras and Christmas delicacy roasted turkey. The price includes free flow of champagne, house wine, Christmas cocktail, beer, soft drinks, juices, coffee and tea.

A Splendid Christmas Eve – Buffet Dinner, December 24, 2016, 18:00 – 22:30, VND1,900,000++ /person

A Joyous Christmas Day – Buffet Dinner, December 25, 2016, 18:00 – 22:30, VND1,300,000++ /person

New Year’s Eve buffet dinner is sumptuous with a lot of choice from Wagyu Prime Beef, Prime Rib, Lamb Rack, Kumquat Compote, in addition to the vast selection of fresh seafood in the buffet will await passionate gourmets.

An Enchanting New Year’s Eve – Buffet Dinner, December 31, 2016, 19:00 – 23:00 VND1,900,000++/ person

The Lounge

It is the best way to create the most effervescent event to welcome the new year 2017 with a Countdown Party in live music, delectable canapés and free flowing drinks and the traditional balloon drop. Price below includes canapés and free flow of champagne, house wine, festive cocktail, beer, soft drinks, coffee and tea.

31 st December 2016, 21:00 till late, VND1,000,000 ++/person

The hohtel’s gingerbread house will truly be a feast your senses. This Christmas staple, located in the hotel lobby is unique, since it is richly ornamented with delectable sweets and confectioneries that will not only bring children in awe, but adults as well. There is also a wide array of choices for handmade take-away specialties inspired by the joyous season including Christmas hamper, frosty Christmas fruit cake, chocolate, ginger bread house, stollen, log cake, sppice ginger bread and raspberry nonettes.

Ming Court restaurant, Level 3

The festive celebrations with delightful epicurean offerings at Ming Court will take you in a stunning Chinese fine dining with a Taiwanese touch through authentic full-course meals and exquisite brunch.

Set Menu Dinner, December 24-25, 2016, 18:00 – 22:00, VND1,000,000++/person, including welcome tea and hot tea.
New Year Dim Sum Brunch, December 31, 2016, 11:00 – 14:30 and January 1, 2017, 11:00–14:30, VND600,000++/person, including welcome tea and hot tea.
New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day – Set Menu Dinner, December 31, 2016, 18:00 – 22:00 and January 1, 2017, 18:00 – 22:00, VND1,000,000++/ person, including welcome tea and hot tea.

Hotel Nikko Saigon

Add: 235 Nguyen Van Cu Str., Dist1, HCMC.
Tel: 84 8 3925 7777

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Immersed in festive season at Hotel Royal Hoi An, MGallery by Sofitel

(#wanderlusttips #HotelRoyalHoian #AccorHotels) MGallery Hoi An Festive Season Calendar 2016 themed as “Art de Noel” for Christmas and the “Great Gatsby” for New Year will be feature from December 15, 2016 to January 1, 2017 to bring guest the most vibrant festive time in style.

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Faifo Café – delightful Gala Dinner or buffet brunch

A magical journey of the majestic “Art de Noel” Christmas inspired by famous fairy tales awaits all guests at Hotel Royal Hoi An, MGallery by Sofitel. A sumptuous set menu dinner is served at the Faifo Café filled with the warm aroma of ginger bread and soothing acoustic music flowing in the air. Gala dinner menu includes hand-picked wines or other drinks of your choice.

VND1,430,000++ per adult (for Christmas Eve Gala Dinner only)
VND 870,000++ for children’s menu (under age of 12)

Feast upon an unlimited selection of Christmas Day, Brunch Buffet full with sensuously familiar dishes that promises a homely experience in a favourite morning of the year with unlimited serving of fine French sparkling wine at Faifo Café from 11AM until late noon 3PM.

VND 600,000++ per guest
VND1,760,000++ per adult (for the full experience including both Christmas Eve Gala Dinner and Christmas Day Brunch)

Thu Bon Ballroom

In the spirit of roaring 20s’ parties, Hotel Royal Hoi An takes on the “great Gatsby” spirit for its New Year Gala dinner set on the 31 st of December 2016. Guest will be indulged in a 8-course menu with the most recognizable kitchen gods’ recipes like Gordon Ramsay’s Lobster Ravioli, August Escoffier‘s Tournedos Rossini and will be swinging away to the enchanting Charleston melodies from a live jazz band. Countdown will be at the poolside with everyone served with a glass of champagne while a DJ plays upbeat funky music celebrating the New Year 2017.

VND2, 200,000++ per guest (for New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner and Count down party only), inclusive of:

Welcome drink at the reception
Gala dinner at Thu Bon Ballroom with one demi bottle of champagne per two guests.
Live Jazz band and other surprise entertainments
Countdown party with canapé pass around at Poolside after dinner
One glass of champagne per guest and a bottle of demi champagne per two guests

VND2, 640,000++ per guest (for full experience of New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner, Countdown party and New Year Day Buffet Brunch).

Le Boutique – festive goodies

From Christmas log cakes to a range of exquisite festive treats are handcrafted from the hotel’s talented pastry kitchen are available for takeaway at Le Boutique from December 15, 2016 to January 1, 2017. It will be perfect for your own tea time leisure or as gifts for loved ones.

Reservations are required for all holiday Gala dinners and early bookings are recommended.

Hotel Royal Hoi An, MGallery by Sofitel

Add: 39 Dao Duy Tu, Hoi An, Quang Nam
Tel: +84 (0) 510 3950 777

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The Reverie Saigon listed in “83 Top Hotels Around the World”

(#wanderlusttips #TheReverieSaigon) The Reverie Saigon has been listed amongst “83 Top Hotels Around the World”, which recognizes and hounors the most luxurious accommodations from around the globe for American and international jet-setters carried out by Town & Country, the authority on the meaning of modern society, and why it matters.

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A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, The Reverie Saigon offers an astonishing hotel experience, showcasing extravagant, unapologetic European opulence in a storied Asian setting. The latest luxury addition to the country’s flourishing hotel scene features 286 rooms and suites alongside 89 fully furnished serviced apartments, all of which are among the largest in the city and feature incomparable views of the winding Saigon River and the city skyline.

Renowned Italian brands furnished the rooms and suites of both the hotel and residence, and set the ambiance with exquisite and, in some cases, one-of- a-kind pieces. The property features five distinctive food and beverage outlets, a 1,200-square- metre spa & fitness centre, an expansive outdoor swimming pool and 16 versatile and elegantly decorated function spaces.

“It is truly an honor to be featured on this distinguished list from Town & Country. Through the centuries, Town & Country has remained an influential source of news and entertainment of modern American society. With a placement on this prestigious list, The Reverie Saigon has once again cemented itself as a leading luxury accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City,” said Mr. Kai Speth, the General Manager of The Reverie Saigon.

The Reverie Saigon

Add: Times Square Building, 22-36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard & 57-69F Dong Khoi Street, District 1, HCMC.
Tel: (08) 3823 6688

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Aman Le Mélézin marks Courchevel’s 70th Anniversary with comprehensive renovation

(#wanderlusttips #AmanLeMélézin) After 8 months of refurbishment, Aman Le Mélézin will re-open on December 16, 2016. Of the 19 newly refurbished Chambres and Suites, three will feature a large terrace and private hot-tub made from red cedar wood, whilst a new piste facing bar, an updated entrance area, reception and restaurant will also be unveiled.

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Located at Bellecôte Piste, Courchevel, 1,850 metres above sea leve in the heart of Les Trois Vallées, the resort’s location is the most desirable with the advantage of ski-in and ski-out; complete with fantastic views across the sprawling mountains with a touch of traditional French spirit.

Of course, the highlight of the ski resort is indeed the Aman Le Mélézin’s ski room, now stocked with the latest ski equipment. Additionally, there’s nothing like a soothing spa treatment in one of the resort’s indoor pool, Jacuzzis, hammam and four treatment rooms after a day on the slopes.

The refurbishment includes an expanded terrace and restaurants, with its entrance updated with a new long glass corridor enclosed with wood latticework, which tie in with the aged oak panels and sculptures, designed by Roseline Granet, across the property.

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Vibrant Christmas at Hanoi Daewoo Hotel

(#wanderlusttips #HanoiDaewoohotel) From lavish buffets and amazing entertainments to a not-to- be-missed Christmas Night Party, the legacy hotel is the perfect choice to create a celebration full of memorable moments in the heart of Hanoi Captital.

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The Hanoi Daewoo’s signature restaurant “Café Promenade” presents special buffets featuring exquisite cuisines in a festive setting. Gourmet lovers will experience traditional dishes while enjoying the serene view of the swimming pool along with live songs.

Filled with fabulous gourmet treats featuring from delectable chocolate and cookies to premium wine, 3 selections of hampers make the perfect gift this season. Hampers and a variety of festive goodies are available at Daewoo Deli Bakery and Ginger Shop at the lobby for you to choose from.

On 24 December, Hanoi Daewoo Hotel will host a joyful party at the Grand Ballroom offering

guests an evening of delicious delicacies and fantastic entertainment. Amazing circuit shows as well as live performances by professional teams including Singer Ngo Trung Quang – Bolero Idol 2016, Mina Art and Camelia dancers, etc. will be a true feast for the eyes and ears.

Tickets are priced at VND1,460,000 net/ adult, VND860,000/ children. Additionally, to lift up the festive spirit, when arriving at the hotel lobby on 24-25 December, guests will be welcomed with Christmas carols performed by a talented team from Hanoi Daewoo Hotel.

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A delightful festive season at Ana Mandara Villas Dalat

(#wanderlusttips #AnaMandaravillas #Dalat) In the cold weather bringing European atmosphere to the highland of Dalat, the festive season is coming. Ana Mandara Villas Dalat will take you to the delightful Christmas celebration with special events.

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In the festive month of December, the resort will be decked out in lights and decorations in elegant colors of red, yellow and green.

In addition to the traditional visit by Santa Claus, the kids will get their beloved gifts during the party. Throughout the night there will be a harpist playing traditional Christmas songs in front of Le Petit restaurant plus a local choir will join for a memorable carol service.

Specially, savor delightful Vietnamese and French cuisine treat by the resort’s Chef on Christmas’ Eve including Duck terrine – foie gras mousse, Australian beef tenderloin sous vide in a burgundy pepper sauce, Lobster with passion fruit sauce …. pairing with the best wines.

To celebrate New Year’s Eve at Ana Mandara Dalat, Le Petit Restaurant will host an unforgettable evening of cuisine, music and wine. Your special night will start with the sweet melody that are mixed from piano and violin to welcome guest. In the elegant surroundings of our restaurant, a superb 6-course dinner heralds the start of your evening before you are entertained by Reborn Music Band and special magic tricks.

On this occasion, Ana Mandara Villas Dalat have launched an “Festive Package” with only VND5,920,000/2 persons/2 nights, including the following benefits: stay at Villa Room included daily breakfast for two persons, one-way airport transfer, 60 minutes body massage for two persons, early check-in or late check-out (subject to availability).