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TRAVELNEWSTHAI PARADISEBeach sybarites in Bangkok are spoilt for choice. Notonly are the nearest paradise beaches an hour away byplane, those who don’t want to fly have alternatives suchas Pattaya, Hua Hin, Cha-Am and even this gem of anisland. Koh Talu is a two-hour drive from the easternbeach town of Hua Hin in Prachuap Kirikan province. A15-minute boat ride from the mainland and you’ll findyourself right in the fulcrum of paradise – lush coconutgroves, powdery sand and water in different shades ofblue. kohtaluislandresort.comSHOP BEFORE YOU FLYThe SUPPORT Arts and Crafts International Centre ofThailand (SACICT) now has shops selling local handicraftproducts at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. Great forlast-minute souvenirs!RISTRETTO FROM THE HEARTIn a city that moves along at a notoriously slow pace,Ristr8to Coffee in the heart of Chiang Mai’s shoppingdistrict is offering an eye-opening experience for thosein need of a mean caffeine kick. With an impressive CVlike having the world’s sixth best barista in charge of thisjoint, a cuppa here will send you straight to coffee heaven.ristr8to-coffee.comHOLLYWOOD STARA Michelin star has made its way to the legendary Sunset Strip. Michelin-rated chefGordon Ramsay brings his inspiring cuisine to Los Angeles amidst a glamorous settingat The London West Hollywood. Think five private salons and an elegant centralcocktail bar that creates a striking cosmopolitan vibe – and the promise of culinaryexcellence exuding from every bite. Learn more about the special Gordon Ramsay Dineand Stay Package at thelondonwesthollywood.comDECONSTRUCTEDDRINKSNext time you dropinto Tokyo, head tothe 38th floor of theMandarin OrientalTokyo for a newcocktail experience atthe Michelin-starredTapas MolecularBar. Care for a liquidnitrogen-infused rosemartini? A flavourfultasting menu roundsoff the gastronomicexperience. Take inthe view of Shinjukuor admire the barthat’s set like a stage– complete withpipettes, syringesand other scientificparaphernalia.mandarinoriental.com/tokyo18