Author Archives: Sharon King Hoge

Break Away From Business To See The Sights In Guangzhou

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published in Global Traveler Photo: Guangzhou Opera House © Chengxin Xie | Dreamstime.com Despite its reputation as “strictly business,” Guangzhou provides some rare opportunities for sightseeing. Two modern monuments face each other across the Pearl River: the iconic “twist” of the … Continue reading →

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Guangzhou Impresses With Elegant Business Venues

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published on Global Traveler Get to the heart of business matters by Sharon King Hoge | September 2015 Photo: Exhibitors at the Canton Fair 2014 © Pindiyath100 Guangzhou has focused on “strictly business” since the city’s early years as the … Continue reading →

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Hilton Quebec Review

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Capping the bluff over the St. Lawrence at the edge of Old Town, the historic Fairmont Chateau Frontenac may be the iconic hotel of Québec City, but across the city lies another desirable option, the Hilton Quebec. Perched on Parliament … Continue reading →

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Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Nova Scotia’s Annual Treasury of Sight and Sound Around the world, there are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and there are music festivals, but the combination of the two is unique in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. For 30 years, the colorful city … Continue reading →

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Grand Finale of the Hampton Classic Horse Show

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

 Published on New York Social Diary Judging jumpers is the main event, but there’s another annual competition at the Hampton Classic Horse Show. For the grand finale afternoon this past Saturday, tables in the VIP Tent are elaborately decorated by … Continue reading →

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Canada’s Malbaie

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published on Huffington Post Discover Fashionable Down-to-Earth Murray Bay Three hundred fifty million years ago a meteorite nearly three miles wide crashed into the shore of the St. Lawrence River just east of Quebec City. Traces of the crater can … Continue reading →

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Work Or Play, Visitors To Boao Enjoy The Picturesque Hainan Locale

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published in Global Traveler Photo: Boao beach © Sharon King Hoge The capital island of China’s smallest, southernmost province, Hainan has set its sights on becoming a “worldwide first-class island resort.” Dozens of major global resorts are located on its … Continue reading →

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Escape To Hainan, China’s Tropical Vacation Destination

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published in Global Traveler Visions of Paradise Photo: Pools on the beach in Hainan © Aleksander Karpenko | Dreamstime.com China’s crowded, traffic-congested, chaotic cities call for a place to escape the stress and wear and tear, and the solution is … Continue reading →

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Quebec City: A Closer Pick Than Paris

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published in Huffington Post Why Francophiles Are Flocking to Nouvelle France Quebec City on the St. Lawrence RiverWhy yearn for “April in Paris” when you can hum “Ete in Quebec” all season long. There may not be “chestnuts in blossom,” … Continue reading →

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Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou Review

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Strolling through 12 acres of gardens, lounging beside the meandering outdoor swimming pool just steps from the lush riverbank, it is hard to believe you are in the midst of one of China’s most chaotic cities and walking distance from … Continue reading →

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Riyadh Welcomes Business

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Riyadh balances progress with tradition Photo: Greenery in Riyadh with Al Faisaliah Tower in the background © Elgru | Dreamstime.com Don’t let the office towers and looping freeways mislead you into thinking Riyadh is your run-of-the-mill urban metropolis. While the … Continue reading →

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Fine Music in Ireland’s Far West Chamber Music, Charming Setting

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Fortissimo or Pianissimo — that’s the dilemma of devoted concertgoers at the West Cork Chamber Music Festival. Should we holler out its praises to attract bigger audiences or keep it a secret to avoid encouraging crowds that would destroy its … Continue reading →

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New York City Summer Samplings

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published on Huffington Post Art Shows To See Before September Here today; gone tomorrow. Summer subsides all too soon, it seems — taking with it this year, a number of notable exhibits on temporary view in New York City. Interrupt … Continue reading →

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Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa Review

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

With Hamptons accommodations focused on weekly and monthly house rentals, finding a resort for a short-term stay can be a challenge, particularly accommodations right on the beach. Ta-da! Presenting Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa. Under new management, the vintage 1926 … Continue reading →

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Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe Review

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published in Global Traveler Sprawled around the hub that is Guangzhou East Railroad Station, shopping malls are stocked with clothing, accessories, storefront restaurants and familiar brands: Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Subway. Facing a block-long fountain are a multistory IKEA outlet … Continue reading →

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