Pacific Tips 2024.11.20

Historic Mansions, Winter Escapes & Trader Joe’s as a Travel Stop! 🏰❄️🛒

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Dean F
November 20, 2024

Pacific Tips 2024

Good evening, traveler! 🌍 Today’s newsletter is a mix of personal reflections, inspiring destinations, and quirky travel trends. Whether you’re dreaming of a historic mansion in Malaysia or curious about the surprising tourist appeal of Trader Joe’s, there’s plenty to explore!

🏰 The Cheong Fatt Tze Blue Mansion: A Place of Magic and History

Since my first visit in the late 1990s, this mansion in Penang has been one of my favorite spots. It’s wonderful to see it retaining its history and magic while looking toward the future. Learn more about the Blue Mansion ✨🇲🇾

❄️ Plan the Ultimate Winter Escape to Kitzbühel

National Geographic shares how to craft the perfect three-day winter getaway to Kitzbühel, complete with skiing, dining, and cozy alpine charm. Explore the guide 🏔️⛷️

🏨 Keraton Plaza in Jakarta Rebrands to Hyatt

The Keraton Plaza’s reflagging to a Hyatt property marks an exciting change in Jakarta’s luxury hotel scene. OMAT dives into what this means for travelers. Read about the rebranding 🏙️💼

🛒 Trader Joe’s: The Unexpected Tourist Attraction

I’ve never thought of Trader Joe’s as a travel destination, but every time I’m in the U.S., I find myself stopping by for a few favorites. Turns out, I’m not alone! Discover why Trader Joe’s is a travel hotspot 🍪✨

Thank you for joining us for today’s travel stories! Whether you’re planning a getaway or enjoying these tales from afar, we hope they bring a little inspiration to your day. Safe travels and happy exploring! 🌏✨

A tech executive’s journey to preserve Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion in Penang

Managing director of Penang’s Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Shen Loh-Lim on modernising a historic Malaysian mansion while blending digital innovation with cultural preservation.

cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/people/cheong-fatt-tze-blue-mansion-penang-malaysia-shen-loh-lim-interview-249421

How to plan the ultimate three-day ski trip to Kitzbühel

Head to this renowned Austrian resort to discover perfectly groomed slopes, fantastic Tyroleon food, a lively town and one of the greatest tests of Alpine skiing.

www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/paid-content-how-to-plan-the-ultimate-three-day-winter-trip-to-kitzbuhel

Keraton At The Plaza Jakarta, Hyatt's New All-Club Hotel

The 138-room Keraton at The Plaza Jakarta will be opening in early 2025, as part of Hyatt's Unbound Collection. Here are the details.

onemileatatime.com/news/keraton-at-the-plaza-jakarta-hyatt

‘The Disneyland of American grocery stores’: How Trader Joe’s became a tourist hot spot | CNN

Trader Joe’s started out as a health-food store in California in 1967. The brand has expanded across the US and now has travelers from around the world clamoring to visit one of its outlets.

edition.cnn.com/travel/trader-joes-tourist-attraction-cult-products/index.html

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