February 8, 2017

Zanzibar, the jewels of the Indian Ocean “It’s a kind of magic,” sang the immense Freddie Mercury, born Farrokh Bulsara, a native of the Zanzibar archipelago. It is axiomatic that a land as magical as this should be the birthplace of one of the legends of the history of music. And it is from a legend that this group of islands seems to have sprung: the story goes that in ancient times, the gods threw a handful of precious stones into the Indian Ocean, creating one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Everything here enchants, from the dazzling white...

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced its intention to open date in early 2020 a new luxury hotel and branded residences in Honoluluon the Hawaiian island of Oahu   Mandarin Oriental, Honolulu will be the anchor of Mana`olana Place, a 36-story mixed-use tower with gardens and public plazas, currently being developed by Los Angeles-based Salem Partners. Located in the heart of the Ala Moana district, the hotel is a short walk to Waikiki Beach and Ala Moana Beach. It will also be adjacent to the Hawaii Convention Center and the Ala Moana Center. The hotel’s 125 contemporary guestrooms and suites...