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HOTEL DIRECTOR HUBERT BUELACHER: HIS HOME IS YOUR HOME

Posted on May 23, 2019

Crystal Serenity Hotel Director Hubert Buelacher

Hotel Director Hubert Buelacher is always smiling. He is naturally a man of the people, who relishes creating moments – sometimes just seconds of fleeting conversation, other times long discussions on all manner of topics – that make guests feel like family. Hubert relates deeply to the philosophy behind our new campaign, “Where Luxury is Personal,” in which he is featured. For him, this spirit of individuality is a cornerstone of Crystal, not only for guests, but also throughout the ranks of the officers and crew…

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MASTERPIECE EUROPEAN VOYAGES FOR ART LOVERS

Posted on May 21, 2019

It doesn’t take an art history degree to appreciate the 17-foot marble marvel that is David. Nor does one need to be a collector to recognize the immense influence the Medici Family had on bringing Renaissance masters into the spotlight. And Van Gogh’s genius may well have been misunderstood, but there is no mistaking the vibrancy of his creativity. It could be said that Europe itself is a wide canvas that has been filled over centuries with masterpieces that are treasured beyond value and today fill the bucket lists of travelers around the world…

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PREGO’S CHEF DE CUISINE, ALFRED NAPOTNIK’S PERSONAL JOURNEY WITH CRYSTAL

Posted on May 16, 2019

“I’m from Wolfsberg in Carinthia, Austria, which is south, and close to the Italian border. When I was a kid, I was dragged by my parents almost every second weekend to Italy for lunch or a long weekend. So, there are certain things you remember as you eat them over and over. The taste of Northern Italy is part of who I am, and I love that I get to incorporate it into what I do every day…”

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CULINARY JOURNEYS, EPISODE 6: TRADITIONAL ASIAN FLAVOR WITH A SAMOAN TWIST

Posted on May 14, 2019

Every Sunday after church, the people of American Samoa flock to the local shop for a feast. Taro root, plantain, coconut milk sauce and a host of fresh flavors meld on plates full of traditional comfort food. One central favorite is sapa sui, the Samoan iteration of classic Chinese chop suey and a staple in the island’s culinary customs…

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TREASURED ASIA UNESCO SITES NOT TO MISS, PART II

Posted on May 7, 2019

The treasured places in Part 2 of our “must-see” collection of UNESCO Site in Asia each meet more than one of these, earning their clout with profound significance. Visits to these incredible places mean literally tracing the footsteps of history. They have each played momentous roles in the development of civilizations and the natural balance of the world and continue to do so. And they’re certain to leave a lasting impression on your travels…

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