Paradise has a name. Parisien luxury away from the tourists mainstream. A week-end in Paris, the fun started at Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Beautiful luxury stay away from the crowd. This contemporary 33-room property, in a six-level 19th-century building, is part of Charm and More, a collection of three hotels in France where understated luxury, service and high design are the main priorities. While the facade was kept intact, the inside was completely refurbished with new …

Fari Islands Fari Islands in the North Malé Atoll of the Maldives, a 45-minute speedboat ride or a 10-minute seaplane flight from Malé International Airport. The resort’s design by Kerry Hill Architects was inspired by the Maldivian sun and the Indian Ocean. It consists of a series of 100 villas, including the Ocean Villas, which seem to float above a turquoise lagoon like a masterpiece of design. With its white sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons and coral reefs, this place …

After a happy landing in Hong Qiao International Airport (SHA) I enjoyed the drive with the airport express train (455 km/h, wow!!!) to Pudong 10 minutes later I arrived. Yes, I am a Shanghai fan. I love it to be here. Are you a Pudong or Puxi boy? Big question. Shanghai is unique in its cultural division between Pudong and Puxi, the city’s two main neighborhoods. These opposing parts of town—named after their location in relation to the Huangpu River, with “dong” …