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- Cesar Millan brings his dog whispering skills to Singapore
- Luxury lands in Okinawa at last
- Sneak peek at Pierre Herme's gourmet in-flight desserts for ANA
- Don’t talk to strangers! And other vital travel tips for Chinese tourists
- 50 music festivals for the summer
- Hong Kong gets its first museum dedicated to Tiananmen Square
| Cesar Millan brings his dog whispering skills to Singapore Posted: 31 May 2012 09:30 PM PDT by CNNGo staff Got a dog that won't stop coming on to your friends' legs? Does your pooch suffer from separation anxiety when you walk out the door? Renowned for his ability to calm even the craziest of canines, "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan has successfully dealt with pretty much every issue known to canine-kind. He's even trained Oprah Winfrey's dogs. For the first time, the Mexican-born celeb who at the age of 13 said "I want to be the world's best trainer" is bringing his live show to Asia, starting with two shows at Singapore's Marina Bay Sands this weekend. We recently had a chance to catch up with Millan, 42, best known for his hit National Geographic show "Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan," and asked what's bringing him to this side of the world. "It's my first time in Asia so I'm curious to see how you guys interact with dogs," he said. "It makes sense to come see the fans. It gives me the opportunity to teach about psychology, energy, instincts, the order of things and why I stress the importance of discipline, exercise and affection." read more     |
| Luxury lands in Okinawa at last Posted: 31 May 2012 08:38 PM PDT Wealthy travelers on the prowl for a new luxury destination in Asia now have two more options to add to their itineraries, after Ritz-Carlton and Hoshino Resort opened five-start resorts in the southernmost Japanese prefecture of Okinawa. But the new high-end Ritz-Carlton Okinawa in Nago and the equally fresh-off-the-peg Hoshinoya Okinawa resort on Taketomi Island are the first to attempt to fill a gap in the luxury hotel market that has left Okinawa off the rich radar for decades. At first glance, Okinawa appears to have all the makings of a remarkable, subtropical travel experience -- crystal-clear waters, top-notch scuba diving, endless stretches of beach, a generous helping of UNESCO World Heritage sites and delicious local cuisine to boot. But while more than 5.5 million travelers, the vast majority Japanese, jet to this southern getaway annually, the wealthiest among them have been hard-pressed to find what they're looking for (if they go at all), starting with a suitable place to lay their heads. "Top level accommodation has been sorely lacking," said Duff Trimble, whose Toronto-based agency Wabi-Sabi Japan customizes vacations for the bespoke set. "Tourism on the main island is more geared toward the domestic traveler on a package tour." read more    |
| Sneak peek at Pierre Herme's gourmet in-flight desserts for ANA Posted: 31 May 2012 03:23 PM PDT by Frances Cha For dessert aficionados, Pierre Hermé's mosaic macarons are almost reason enough to go to Paris. All Nippon Airways (ANA) is hoping that the French pâtissier's new in-flight desserts will tempt more luxury travelers its way. ANA announced last week that they'd recruited Hermé, 40, to create three designer desserts to be served in first class starting in June on the airline's European and U.S. routes from Narita. Business class flyers will also get a taste beginning in September. So what did the only pastry chef to be appointed Chevalier de l'Ordre national de la Légion d'Honneur dream up for the sky? For Pierre Hermé, fancy airline desserts are no laughing matter.A mixed fruit compote in Sarawak pepper syrup and cream cheese sacristan, a matcha green tea custard with pan-fried chestnuts and a bittersweet chocolate "Yu" tart. "The contrast of temperatures flirts with the potent flavor of bitter dark chocolate which is further held in suspension by the subtle fruity note," wrote a humble Hermé about the menu. We're not quite sure what that means, but since it's dessert and not shrimp, Hermé can afford to get creative with temperature in the air. The specially created goodies will also be available at the chef's Aoyama flagship store Bar Chocolat from July. Pierre Hermé Paris Aoyama, La Porte Aoyama, Jingumae 5-51-8, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; +81 3 5485 7766; Open every day noon-8 p.m. Also on CNNGo: 10 adventures for chocoholics read more    |
| Don’t talk to strangers! And other vital travel tips for Chinese tourists Posted: 31 May 2012 12:20 PM PDT by CNNGo staff As nearly 80 million Chinese pack their bags for an overseas trip in 2012, the country's media are itching to make sure everyone knows how to properly behave while traveling abroad. Yangcheng Wan Bao (羊城晚报), a Guangzhou evening paper, recently published an article (in simplified Chinese only) with a list of dos and don'ts for travelers who plan to tour Europe and the United States. Don't walk under ladders, and don't talk to strangersInstead of conventional cultural briefings, the article lays out some slightly obscure instructions. Here are the highlights: In France, follow the "ladies-first" rule strictly. Do not cut through crowds; if you have to, apologize beforehand. In Britain, do not 1) cross legs while sitting; 2) walk under ladders (of all things) 3) open umbrellas indoors (as if it's high on any travelers' agenda) 4) joke about royal matters. In Germany, do not 1) use the same knife or fork for fish and meat 2) mix beer and wine 3) overload buffet plates. In Switzerland, do not blow on hot food to cool it down. In Italy, do not 1) jump into the fountains half-naked 2) sit by the sidewalk and munch on sandwiches.These tips are drawn, according to the article, from local customs. read more    |
| 50 music festivals for the summer Posted: 31 May 2012 09:01 AM PDT by Jade Bremner While Coachella and South By Southwest are already behind us, there are plenty of other world-class festivals to get you pumped this year. Whether you're into indie, grindcore, folk or hard techno, these epic summer events will be sure to keep your ears ringing till the fall. We've covered June to September, each on a separate page -- so click through for your diary of musical mayhem. June Primavera Sound, Barcelona, Spain
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| Hong Kong gets its first museum dedicated to Tiananmen Square Posted: 31 May 2012 02:12 AM PDT The now well-known events of June 4, 1989, in Tiananmen Square didn't just send a shock wave through Beijing. The reverberations were felt across all of China, not least in Hong Kong, which, at the time, was less than a decade away from the transfer of sovereignty from the United Kingdom to China. Hong Kongers felt their own unique unease watching the tragic sequence of student-led protests unfolding around the square. Now, almost a quarter-century later, the first museum dedicated to the historic episode has been set up in Hong Kong. The June 4 Memorial Museum is a temporary exhibit in Sham Shui Po set up by the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China. It will remain open until June 10. read more    |
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