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Hong Kong: Natural wonders you didn’t know existed

Travel bugs and holidaymakers will be enlivened by positive news that a possible &#8220;travel bubble&#8221; is underway. While the Hong Kong government is still arranging talks with 11 countries, including Japan, Thailand, France and Switzerland, frequent travellers have something to look forward to in the coming months, especially with the looming change in season and the approach of the festive Christmas holidays.
In hopes of&nbsp;delightful travel prospects in the coming months, the following places will be worth visiting when the travel curbs are lifted:&nbsp;
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Phuket, Thailand
Thailand offers the brightest prospects of opening a travel bubble with Hong Kong. As November marks the end of the wet season in the country, it is the perfect time for beach lovers to plan an island hopping vacation to the Phi Phi Islands and a warm Christmas on the tropical beaches of Phuket.&nbsp;
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Southern Okinawa, Japan
Frequent travellers to Japan might be initially disappointed by prospects of Tokyo and Osaka getting stricken off the list of travel bubble destinations, for now. However, tourism lawmaker, Yiu Si-wing suggests looking at southern Okinawa as a possible travel destination option. Rainfall and humidity are relatively lower in November and the weather stays warm all year round, which makes for a comfortable time to explore beaches, golf courses and historic sites of the region, such as Peace Prayer Park and Himeyuri Monument . The region is also well-known for its brown sugar and sugarcane juice.&nbsp;
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Switzerland
While it looks unlikely for countries like Australia, France and Germany to open their borders to tourists in the near-term, prospects of holidays in Switzerland look brighter and more promising. In the case that a flight out to the Swiss Alps becomes part of your holiday plans in winter, you can consider hoping on the St. Bernina Express to take in the breathtaking Alpine landscapes, but not before you take a ski trip down St. Mortiz.&nbsp;

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Fun Getaway: Places to visit during the travel bubble

In Asia, the well-travelled are well aware that the best place to spend fall within the region is in none other than Japan. In fact, for locals, there are seventy-two seasons in their country. They claim it is a result of their varied terrain concentrated into such a small land mass.
Essentially Japanese resort group <a href="https://www.hoshinoresorts.com/en/">Hoshino</a> prepares for the upcoming red-leaf period with a slew of traditional events and openings for luxury guests looking for an authentic escape. We highlight their property in Tokyo, a ryokan style homestay modernized in all the right ways. The second part announces the re-opening of Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Yatsugatake in Japan’s less discovered wine region.

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HOSHINOYA Tokyo: A Ryokan in the heart of Edo
Land in the capital, where Hoshino Tokyo’s 17-story hotel has been lauded for its infusion of local culture and natural environment. This property embodies the ryokan with its true sense of place. The concept involves turning a space into a compact universe built from the history, traditions and customs that define its locality.
Tatami mats cover every floor of Hoshino Tokyo, extending from the central lounge to the rooms. The latter are furnished with soft cotton futons and a bathtub for long, relaxing soaks. However, we would personally opt for the hot spring with a sky view on the hotel’s top floor. The outdoor open-air baths are segregated by gender, with unobstructed views of the sky. The waters come from the Otemachi Hot Spring, an alkaline water source below earth. The Japanese have used this water treatment for hundreds of years to help the body address low blood circulation or hypothermia and reduce fatigue.
Finally, for the curious, Hoshino Tokyo hosts cultural activities such as the Omotenashi Tea Ceremony, an Incense Workshop, river tours, rickshaw rides, helicopter cruises and trips to Mt Fuji.
Hoshinoya Tokyo is centrally located by Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace. 1-9-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0004 Tel: +81-50-3786-1144. <a href="http://hoshinoyatokyo.com">http://hoshinoyatokyo.com</a>

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Wine Resort Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Yatsugatake
Beautiful grapevines dot the landscape of this newly renovated wine resort two hours west of Tokyo. Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Yatsugatake is unlike any other in Japan: where else can guests enjoy close-ups of Japanese distilleries, and pair local and International dishes alike with fine wines? For the oenophiles out there, you must know that the Yamanashi/Nagano Prefecture area is acclaimed as a treasure trove for some of Japan’s finest wines.
What can you expect from this Japanese wine journey? We name but a few of the many exciting options:
Firstly, an exclusive exploration of resort partner Domaine Mie Ikeno winery, typically closed to the public. The latter insists on using all-natural distillation methods, and the hotel offers special programmes and events providing a rare glimpse into the winery’s inner workings. Hard-to-find Domaine Mie Ikeno wines are available at the hotel wine shop, the YATSUGATAKE Wine House.
Secondly, the VINO SPA®, featuring the VINO Scrub Pack – cosmetics made from the grapes in Domaine Mike Ikeno’s merlots.
Thirdly, a tour of the grape fields of the Yatsugatake Winery. Experience the passion of the winemakers on the very earth that gave birth to its 24 varieties of wine.
Wine Suite Room plans are available at Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Yatsugatake: 129-1, Kobuchisawa-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi-Ken. +81-50-3786-1144. <a href="http://risonare.com/yatsugatake/en/">http://risonare.com/yatsugatake/en/</a>
Text:Julienne C. Raboca 
Images: Hoshino Resorts

Autumn in Japan: Wine resort in Yamanashi, a ryokan experience in Tokyo

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If you’re planning a holiday abroad this year then you might have come across the latest trend – wellness or holistic tourism.  
Wellness holidays are set to dominate the market in 2017, and it is a global industry that is growing in popularity across Asia.
Designed to rejuvenate your body, detox your mind and restore inner wellbeing, wellness holidays are a great way to indulge in a spot of traditional down time with the added bonus of leaving feeling soothed to the soul. 
Depending on what you aim to achieve – better health, de-stressing, weight loss and so on –  you can now search for the perfectly tailored package through Asia’s newest platform, Om &amp; Away.
Founder of the site, Charlyn explains the motives behind the company.
“Clean eating, meditation, surfing, spa sessions – everything you need to feed your soul,” she says. “A Hong Kong shopping trip might be fun for the moment, but it’s not the same thing as coming back with real inner joy. And so I set up Om &amp; Away to help others experience the same inner joy.”
There are plenty of different Om &amp; Away packages to choose from, but the following five are particularly noteworthy. 
Surf and Yoga Retreat
Duration: Seven days
Location: Bali
Great for: Active types with a sense of fun
Price: US$615 (HK$4,774)
Weight Management Retreat
Duration: 14 – 21 days
Location: India
Great for: A weight-loss health kick 
Price: From US$6,460
Stress Management Retreat
Duration: Three to seven days
Location: Bali
Great for: Workaholics who need to switch off
Price: From US$2,400  
Honeymoon Retreat
Duration: One to three days
Location: Sri Lanka
Great for: Loved-up couples
Price: From US$535
Culinary Retreat
Duration: Seven days
Location: India
Great for: Solo travellers and foodies 
Price: From US$3,230
Find out more at <a href="http://www.omandaway.co" target="_blank">www.omandaway.co</a>
Text: Siobhan Brewood-Wyatt

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Hong Kong: Natural wonders you didn’t know existed

Fun Getaway: Places to visit during the travel bubble

Autumn in Japan: Wine resort in Yamanashi, a ryokan experience in Tokyo

Channel your inner Zen with these 5 wellness holidays

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Hong Kong: Natural wonders you didn’t know existed

Fun Getaway: Places to visit during the travel bubble

Autumn in Japan: Wine resort in Yamanashi, a ryokan experience in Tokyo

Channel your inner Zen with these 5 wellness holidays