✨ Let’s Go to The Empire Hotel & Country Club – Brunei’s Palace of Extravagance! ✨

#summervacay **📍 Location:** Jerudong, Brunei Darussalam (30-min drive from Bandar Seri Begawan) --- ### **🏨 Why Visit?** 1. **7-Star Luxury** – Built by Brunei’s royal family, this **gold-drenched** resort is one of the world’s most opulent hotels. 2. **Iconic Features:** - **Towering Atrium** with crystal chandeliers & marble floors. - **Private Beach** + **Olympic-sized pools**. - **Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course**. 3. **Celebrity Magnet** – Michael Jackson, Stallone, and Mariah Carey have stayed here! --- ### **💎 Experiences You Can’t Miss:** ✔ **High Tea in the Lobby** – Sip champagne under Swarovski chandeliers. ✔ **Golf with Ocean Views** – Greens fees ~BND $150 (weekdays). ✔ **Sultan’s Suite Tour** – Peek at the **US$20,000/night** royal apartment (if available!). --- ### **🛏️ Stay or Day Visit?** - **Room Rates:** From ~BND $300/night (book via luxury travel agents for upgrades!). - **Day Pass:** Access pools/beach for ~BND $50 (weekdays). --- ### **🚗 Getting There:** - **From Bandar Seri Begawan:** Taxi (~BND $25) or hotel shuttle. - **Pro Tip:** Rent a **white Rolls-Royce** (yes, the hotel offers this!) for photos. --- ### **💡 Insider Know-How:** - **Dress Code:** Smart casual (no flip-flops in lobby restaurants). - **Golden Hour:** Sunset at the **Jetty Lounge** is pure magic. - **Hidden Perk:** Free **golf buggy rides** around the 180-hectare property! **🌟 Ready to live like royalty?** Pack your glam outfits—this is Brunei’s Beverly Hills! 👑 *(Want the best room upgrade hack? DM me! 😉)*