JANUARY – MAR CH 2015
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cover photo: getty images
photos: agefotostock (travel); lars ranek (big bite); corbis (culture)
04 WORLD AT A GLANCE
Five cities of fun. In this issue we
sample the delights of Brussels, Hong
Kong, Shanghai, Strasbourg and Surabaya
06 DIGITS
We look at the facts and figures surrounding
the world’s best known landmarks
08 TOYS
From animated waiters to cyber pets,
there’s a robot that’s right for you
14 TIPPLE
The consumption of gin has grown
dramatically in the last couple of years.
We look at its newly fragrant appeal
16 TRAVEL
Spain’s second largest city has an enviable
position of being closely accessible to
both sea and mountains. We take the lid
off one of Europe’s hottest destinations.
24 CULTURE
10 TRAVEL INSIDER
Put your travel dollars to good use and give
a helping hand in cities across the globe
The gem of Indonesia, Bali’s cultural
heritage is enduringly awe-inspiring in
its beauty, as Ascott Living discovers
12 BUY
28 BIG BITE
A suit says a lot about the wearer.
Ascott Living looks at the key
points for excellent tailoring
A simple oven baked flatbread with a
topping, the pizza has become one of the
most requested dishes around the world
ASCOTT PULSE
34 ASCOTT NEWS
This issue: Ascott celebrates in China;
partners with Quest in Australia;
opens in Hangzhou, Hamburg and
Jakarta and arrives in Gurgaon
36 YOUR SAY
For real estate expert, Mohanad Alwadiya,
Ascott Park Place Dubai is just like home
38 INSIGHT
Julie Cayrel from Citadines Suites Arc de
Triomphe talks about the cuisine of France
39 MILESTONES
Key moments in Ascott history
41 ASCOTT AROUND THE WORLD
Where in the world is Ascott?
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