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...renovation will reopen the Malibu villa that houses its antiquities. John Walsh, the museum's director from 1983 to 2000, says the Getty once had "a certain intellectual and moral position which was, ironically, brought about by its financial freedom." Things have changed. The museum still occupies its lofty perch in the hills. But, says Walsh: "the Getty is losing the high ground." --Reported by Jeanne McDowell/Los Angeles
...Hong Kong's Aqua restaurant can attest, there's nothing like a stunning view for turning a great meal into a grand one. The room, pictured right, is one of several private suites at the ?ber-chic Italian-Japanese restaurant, tel: (852) 3427 2288, that capitalize on its magnificent perch atop One Peking Road?a showy new fashion-cum-dining complex with panoramic views of the Hong Kong skyline. With its dramatic corner location, tatami room 1 may be the most spectacular of all, so book well ahead. Been there and done that? Then check out these other sky-high...
...From its strategic perch on the edge of Siem Reap's burgeoning bar scene, the imposing, Art Deco-inspired La Paix formally launches the architectural career of Bill Bensley. The landscape designer behind the much-admired gardens and terraces at the Four Seasons Chiang Mai, Bensley proves that his talents extend to bricks and mortar here, with a massive glass dome that awes on arrival, as well as 107 guestrooms that exude understated chic and come equipped with luxurious rain showers (perfect for washing off any dust accumulated during your rambles through Angkor Wat). Evenings should be spent dining...
...Hong Kong's Aqua restaurant can attest, there's nothing like a stunning view for turning a great meal into a grand one. The room, pictured, is one of several private suites at the über-chic Italian-Japanese restaurant, tel: (852) 3427 2288, that capitalize on its magnificent perch atop One Peking Road - a showy new fashion-cum-dining complex with panoramic views of the Hong Kong skyline. With its dramatic corner location, Tatami Room 1 may be the most spectacular of all, so book well ahead. Been there and done that? Then check out these other sky-high...
...Supperclub, have added elegant overnights to their menu with the opening of Hotel de la Paix (hoteldelapaixangkor.com) in Siem Reap - an ancient Cambodian city now in the throes of rapid, tourism-led development, thanks to its proximity to the World Heritage-listed ruins of Angkor Wat. From its strategic perch on the edge of Siem Reap's burgeoning bar scene, the imposing, Art Deco-inspired La Paix formally launches the architectural career of Bill Bensley. The landscape designer behind the much-admired gardens and terraces at the Four Seasons Chiang Mai, Bensley proves that his talents extend to bricks...