The All-Inclusive Hillside Koh Samui Resort With Five Pools & Private Oceanfront Villas

From beachfront dinners on the sand to a spa that sends you home rearranged – this all-inclusive Koh Samui resort is built for couples and families who want it all. Ten minutes’ drive from Koh Samui airport, the Hyatt Regency Koh Samui sits on a hillside above the Gulf of Thailand, all cascading pools and […]

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The Inimitable Royalty-Approved Hotel That Still Sets the Standard in Bangkok

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has been hosting royalty, writers and the well-travelled since 1876. Here’s why it’s still on top. By most reckonings, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is one of the most storied hotels in Asia. Audrey Hepburn stayed here. So did Joseph Conrad, Princess Diana and David Bowie. The portraits in the Author’s Lounge document the […]

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Does This Singapore Hotel Have Marina Bay’s Best Location?

Floor-to-ceiling skyline views, private club lounges and a massive play village for the kids – here’s why Pan Pacific Singapore is the ultimate Singapore escape. Singapore packs a lot into a small footprint, and Marina Bay is where most of it happens. It’s a 20-minute drive from Singapore Changi Airport, but the bigger sell is […]

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The Best Tour Destinations for 2027

These bucket-list destinations are your reasons to book a guided tour in 2027 For 2027, these destinations are at the top of every serious traveller’s list – India and Japan for the depth; Vietnam and Sri Lanka for the food and value; Africa for the wildlife; Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Spain and Portugal for the kind […]

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Bold Design & Better Views: This Resort is Ha Long Bay’s Best New Stay

A bold addition to a famous seascape, Ha Long Bay’s brightest new resort pairs striking design with thoughtful local touches, delivering a stay that feels both polished and authentically Vietnamese. Brand-new luxury hotels arrive gleaming, designed with confidence and delivered with flair. The worry, always, is whether they have any soul. InterContinental‘s newest Vietnamese property […]

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12 Best Things to Do in Sri Lanka’s South

Sun, surf and safari: encounter awe-inspiring wildlife, history and tradition on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Locals call it ‘Down South’: a region where destination hotels, untamed wildlife, historic seaside towns and centuries-old traditions adorn the shoreline of Sri Lanka’s south. From thrilling saaris in Yala National Park to kayaking through the mangrove-lined waters of […]

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The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Vietnam

Beachfront beauty, all-inclusive luxury, historic treasures: from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, discover the best family friendly hotels in Vietnam. Vietnam’s best family-friendly hotels and resorts are designed to keep everyone happy – from toddlers to teens (and parents, too). Think all-day entertainment programs at kids’ clubs, splash zones and sprawling waterparks, plus generous buffets that even picky eaters will happily […]

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These Tropical Destinations Are Made for Your Next Holiday

From glossy Maldivian luxury to jungle-clad Sri Lanka and incense-scented Bali, which tropical holiday paradise is your perfect match? Not all tropical destinations are created equal: while they may have postcard-perfect beaches and swaying palms in common, the culture and vibe is completely distinct to each. So how do you choose when booking your next […]

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5 Experiences You Can’t Miss at Ha Long Bay

From floating feasts to secluded swims, here are five experiences you can’t miss at Ha Long Bay. This vast UNESCO World Heritage site is one of Vietnam‘s finest natural masterpieces, dotted with nearly 2000 limestone islands that rise dramatically from crystal-clear water. A day cruise on the bay is a must for many visitors to […]

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Pastries, Pools and Spas: This Singapore Hotel Does It All

COMO Metropolitan Singapore delivers a downtown sanctuary with TikTok-famous pastries, Michelin-starred bites, and the city’s largest COMO Shambhala spa. Orchard Road is loud, flashy and impossible to ignore – and then there’s COMO Metropolitan Singapore, quietly doing its own thing. Part of the new COMO Orchard destination, it blends rooms, restaurants, wellness spaces and fashion boutiques, so you can start the day with Cédric Grolet pastries, browse a […]

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The Best Restaurants in Hong Kong

With Cantonese traditions and British influence, Hong Kong uniquely blends culinary excellence from around the world. Street stalls, tea shops and Cantonese BBQ – here’s our pick of the best restaurants in Hong Kong. Centuries-old Cantonese traditions, strong influences from its past as a British colony and with many expats calling it home, Hong Kong’s […]

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Is This the Most Beautiful Hotel Renovation in Singapore?

Following a top-to-toe redesign, this Marina Bay icon has reemerged with bold colours, gallery-style floors and one of the city’s most dramatic atriums. Mandarin Oriental Singapore has always been one of the city’s recognisable landmarks, thanks to its soft green exterior and the dramatic atrium designed by John Portman. After a major transformation completed in […]