Tropicana Magazine Mar-Apr 2017 #112: Riding on a Life Line
TROPICANA MAGAZINE Mar-Apr 2017 presents Riding on a Life Line with the hero on a bike Cheong Yue-Jin
TROPICANA MAGAZINE Mar-Apr 2017 presents Riding on a Life Line with the hero on a bike Cheong Yue-Jin
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NEWS | THE VACATION<br />
SPRING-THEMED TEATIME<br />
In an ode to the famous Sakura cherry trees that mark Japan’s<br />
spring seas<strong>on</strong>, The Okura Prestige Bangkok presents its Sakura<br />
Blossom Afterno<strong>on</strong> Tea selecti<strong>on</strong>, available from 1 <str<strong>on</strong>g>Apr</str<strong>on</strong>g>il<br />
to 30 June <str<strong>on</strong>g>2017</str<strong>on</strong>g>, 2pm-5pm daily at the Up & Above Bar <strong>on</strong><br />
the 24th floor. Indulge in a blossom-inspired menu of sweet<br />
treats like Yuzu jam rolls, stuffed Daifuku rice cakes, Cremeux<br />
puddings and macar<strong>on</strong>s, complemented by a chocolate truffle,<br />
strawberry shortcakes, and sc<strong>on</strong>es lightly flavoured with<br />
Sakura blossoms. Add <strong>on</strong> several savoury dishes paired with<br />
a glass of champagne, or top it all off with a rich cup of coffee<br />
or freshly brewed Saro and <str<strong>on</strong>g>Mar</str<strong>on</strong>g>iage Frères tea in this must-try<br />
teatime promoti<strong>on</strong>.<br />
www.okurabangkok.com<br />
MANDARIN HOTEL<br />
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has set its sights <strong>on</strong> Hawaii’s bustling<br />
capital city of H<strong>on</strong>olulu with plans for a new luxury hotel and branded<br />
residences in the works, targeted to open in early 2020 <strong>on</strong> the island of<br />
Oahu. The hotel, featuring 125 c<strong>on</strong>temporary guestrooms and suites, will<br />
be located in the heart of the Ala Moana district within walking distance<br />
to Waikiki Beach and Ala Moana Beach. The Mandarin Oriental H<strong>on</strong>olulu<br />
project is spearheaded by Los Angeles firm Salem Partners and Colorado<br />
architectural firm [au]workshop, the latter of which envisi<strong>on</strong>s a design that<br />
combines a modernised urban appearance with traditi<strong>on</strong>al indoor-outdoor<br />
‘lanai’ aesthetics.<br />
www.mandarinoriental.com<br />
131 MARCH/APRIL <str<strong>on</strong>g>2017</str<strong>on</strong>g> | TM