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P R OV I D I N G T H E F I N E S T FA B R I C S F O R T H E F I N E S T H OT E L S I N T H E W O R L D
APRIL - JUNE 2015
Spring is a time for new beginnings, for dusting off winter’s
cobwebs and looking forward to something new. Ascott Living
guides you to a wealth of cultural attractions across the globe
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travel
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Hong Kong and Shenzhen
continue to surprise and delight
even the most seasoned
travellers. We take the inside
track and find out the best ways
to explore their hidden hearts
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cover story
Whether it’s a simple cup of
coffee you need to jump start your
day, or somewhere atmospheric
to meet friends for a chat,
the world’s myriad of bistros
offer hundreds of interesting
possibilities, from dawn to dusk
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World At A Glance
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culture
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Wellness
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tipple
A whistlestop tour of five cities
of fun. In this issue discover the
low down on Beijing, Jakarta,
Macau, Melbourne and Toulouse
Keeping healthy is good for
the brain and the body. Step
up to the plate with the latest
news on the gym scene
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Events
There’s nothing worse than finding
out you’ve just missed a major art
exhibition. We take a global look at
what’s happening through the year
ahead - so you don’t have to
Don’t dismiss cartoons as just
for kids. Ascott Living looks at
the growing worldwide draw of
Brussels’ Comic Strip Center
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shopping
Fragrance is your unmistakable
signature. Whether you’re
looking for something bespoke,
expensive or want to make your
very own, here’s our guide to
the best olfactory experiences
Relax with a weighty glass in
hand and a single malt, with
perhaps a dash of water. We
explore the global attraction
of the amber liquid
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Ascott News
What’s happening in the world
of Ascott, from growth in China
to a new arrival in Istanbul and
strengthening global leadership
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