Bali Destination Wedding: How to Choose Your Venue, Area & Season

The venue matters less than you’d think. When planning a Bali destination wedding, it’s the area that decides the guest list, season and budget. Bali remains one of the most-searched destinations for couples planning a wedding abroad, and the practical case is easy to make. Entry is straightforward for most passport holders (official Visa on […]

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Hall of Flame: Offbeat Wellness at Anantara Ubud Bali Resort

In northern Ubud, fire ceremonies, rice paddy hikes and a home base hidden in impenetrable tropical jungle highlight the spiritual side of an otherwise buzzing Bali. Paul Chai gets his guru on at the Anantara Ubud Bali Resort. It’s getting hot in here. My family and I are gathered around a fire pit in Ubud […]

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Shangri-La Bangkok Is A Riverside Haven In The Heart Of The City

Shangri-La Bangkok offers a polished riverside base where the Chao Phraya, Thai hospitality and easy city access shape the stay. Here’s why this long-established Bangkok hotel remains a smart choice for first visits and return trips. Shangri-La Bangkok is a riverside retreat on the banks of the Chao Phraya, where the city’s waterways, temples and […]

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Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong: A Waterfront Oasis Above Victoria Harbour

Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong brings harbour views, thoughtful design and an impressive line-up of dining to Kowloon’s waterfront. Here’s how to make the most of a stay at this city-facing retreat. Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong is a waterfront oasis on Kowloon’s Hung Hom Bay, where Victoria Harbour views, open-air spaces and the rhythm of the […]

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Raffles The Palm Dubai Is Palatial In Every Detail

Raffles The Palm Dubai brings grand European design, a private Palm Jumeirah beach and a remarkable collection of restaurants and wellness facilities together under one ornate roof. Raffles The Palm Dubai makes a grand first impression Raffles The Palm Dubai is a beachfront resort for travellers who appreciate a little theatre in their surroundings. Portuguese […]

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The South Coast Winery Stay With the Vineyard at Your Door

Stay among the vines at Cupitt’s Estate on the NSW South Coast, with seasonal dining, cool-climate wines and Mollymook Beach nearby. Cupitt’s Estate is a boutique winery stay on the NSW South Coast, where one-bedroom villas, estate-grown produce and cool-climate wines create an easygoing country escape close to Mollymook Beach and Milton. This is a […]

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The Phuket Resort With A Front-Row Seat To Thailand’s Island Scenery

Set on Phuket’s east coast, COMO Point Yamu combines sweeping sea views, thoughtful wellness and easy island style. COMO Point Yamu pairs far-reaching sea views with colourful interiors, Southern Thai dining and restorative wellness – making it an ideal base for slowing down, exploring the island and switching off in style. COMO Point Yamu turns […]

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New Zealand Insider Guide: Wild Wonders, Great Food & Kiwi Culture

This New Zealand travel guide has everything you need to plan the ultimate trip, from when to go, what to eat and where to stay. Long-isolated deep in the Pacific, New Zealand’s seclusion has only intensified its strengths: natural wonders, remarkable wildlife and a distinctive culture and identity. You can cruise pristine fjords, walk atop […]

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Why September to April is the Northern Territory’s Best Kept Season

Discover why the Northern Territory’s best-kept secret is its best kept season. Visiting the Northern Territory from September to April brings the extraordinary in abundance: seasonal rainfall can send water twisting and tumbling down Uluṟu and fills floodplains in the Top End. Witnessing rain cascade down Uluṟu is a rare spectacle, experienced by just 1% […]

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Melbourne’s Newest Hotel Redefines Luxury on the Yarra River

The brand’s first in Australasia, the award-winning 1 Hotel Melbourne brings new life to a hitherto neglected stretch of the city’s Yarra River with 220 metres of uninterrupted river frontage. Paul Chai checks in. Melbourne’s last remaining heritage goods shed from the city’s shipping heyday has been transformed. Now the architectural centrepiece of 1 Hotel’s […]

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How to Spend 48 Hours in Vancouver: Your Pre-Rockies Stopover

Canada’s multicultural port city can satisfy the foodie, history buff and hiker in us all, so don’t waste a minute as you explore from the forest to the Fairmont. Vancouver is an easy city in which to pause before an Alaskan cruise or a Rocky Mountaineer journey. Two days can’t capture its full breadth, but they will introduce you to its enthusiasm for local produce and the great outdoors. Read on to cram […]

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Australia’s Best Regional Escapes By State: Outback, Vineyard & Coast

Swap city streets for leafy vineyards, rolling hills, expansive beaches and the extraordinary red desert. These are Australia’s best regional escapes. Australia has no shortage of extraordinary cities. But the country’s most memorable escapes are found beyond them in the misty valleys of the Yarra Ranges and the sun-baked red rock of Uluru. Here are Australia’s best regional escapes, state by state. New South Wales Bannisters Pavilion, Mollymook A five-minute walk from Mollymook Beach, with a rooftop […]