6 Reasons Why This New Luxury Resort in Lombok Surprised Me

Quiet shores, impeccable dining, a community-run turtle program, and an indulgent wellness menu built around the island itself: the reasons The Sira won’t stay a secret for long. Perched on Lombok’s north coast, close enough to the Gili Islands that I could see them from the beach, The Sira, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, […]

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Where to Stay in Hong Kong: A Neighbourhood Guide from Central to Tai Hang

From Kowloon’s waterfront to hidden shophouse streets, Hong Kong rewards those who know where to look. Here’s where to stay in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of those cities that can make you feel like you’ve seen it all and completely missed it at the same time. You can do the Peak Tram, tick […]

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The 10 Best Hotels in Kuala Lumpur, from KLCC to Sunway City

Kuala Lumpur’s best hotels split across four distinct areas – skyline views in the city centre, nightlife in Bukit Bintang, transit links at KL Sentral, and a resort escape in Sunway City. Here are the 10 worth booking. Kuala Lumpur’s best hotels cluster around four areas: Kuala Lumpur city centre for skyline views and the Petronas Towers, Bukit Bintang […]

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Vietnam Holidays for Every Budget: From Under $1K to All-Inclusive Luxury

Vietnam is one of those holiday destinations that works at every budget. Whether you’re after a beachfront room under a thousand dollars or a private-pool villa with UNESCO World Heritage sites on the doorstep, you’re in the right place. Vietnam‘s hotels punch well above their price tag at every level — it just depends how […]

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Inside Villa Skyfall: The Indulgent Lombok Hideaway That Has 007 Written All Over It

High in the hills of Kuta in Lombok is Villa Skyfall, a James Bond-themed residence that is so over-the-top luxurious it would suit either 007 or one of his feline-stroking nemeses. If you are going to hatch a nefarious plan to take over the world, there are worse places to do so than poolside at […]

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Singapore with Kids: Where to Go, Stay and Eat

Some destinations are fun with kids. Singapore is easy with kids – and that changes everything. Clean, compact, safe and endlessly stimulating, Singapore packs world-class wildlife parks, immersive museums, incredible food and some of the best family hotels in Asia into an island you can cross in under an hour. First-timers are often surprised by […]

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The Khao Lak Resort Where Families Get a Water Park and Couples Get a Lagoon

From the Seaside Wing’s adults-only pool to the Aqua Wing’s water park, The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani gives couples and families their own version of the same holiday. Set directly on the beach, The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani offers something architecturally deliberate: three separate wings, each with their own atmosphere, sharing one stretch […]

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7 Reasons Why This Could Be Labuan Bajo’s Most Extraordinary Resort

TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo, is the resort that makes Labuan Bajo unmissable. Labuan Bajo sits at the edge of Indonesia’s most dramatic landscape, a former fishing village turned luxury destination that serves as the gateway to UNESCO World Heritage-listed Komodo National Park. Ten minutes from the airport, TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection […]

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Loved Bali? Here’s Why Lombok Should Be Next

Thinking of visiting Lombok? Here’s why Bali’s quieter neighbour deserves a spot on your travel list. Bali has long dominated the Indonesian island conversation, but just across the Lombok Strait lies a destination that offers everything its famous neighbour does – with fewer crowds to share it with. Lombok moves at its own unhurried pace, […]

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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 […]