The Ubud Resort That Will Change How You See Bali

Discover Ayatara Resort Ubud, a serene highland retreat in Taro Village where private pool villas, Balinese cultural experiences and wellness rituals create a slower, more immersive way to experience Bali. For many travellers, Bali is synonymous with beaches, beach clubs and busy resort towns. Ayatara Resort Ubud offers another perspective. Set in Taro Village, one […]

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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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The Private Villa Destinations That Match How You Want to Travel

The best private villa holiday destinations aren’t interchangeable. This guide compares Bali, Australia, New Zealand and Thailand by area, access and daily pace, so you can choose a base that works for the trip you have in mind. A private villa holiday starts with a map, not a property search. This guide compares Bali, the […]

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Tokyo Bucket List: The Experiences First-Timers Miss

Live sumo fights, multi-course ryokan dinners and a post-fish-auction market breakfast: these are the Tokyo experiences most first-timers miss. Most first-time visitors plan the same week for their Tokyo bucket list: Shibuya crossing, a conveyor-belt sushi lunch, Senso-ji. None of these are wrong – each one is well-worth doing. But Tokyo is large and layered enough that you can fill seven days with only the […]

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Skyscrapers to Sea Breeze: The Best Things to Do in Hong Kong Beyond the City

Beyond neon lights and high-rises, there’s a softer side to Hong Kong that few ever see. Most travellers head to Hong Kong for the neon lights, the dumplings and the chaos – and fair enough, it delivers all three. What they don’t expect is to be standing on a deserted white-sand beach an hour later, wondering if they’ve accidentally caught a ferry to the Maldives. […]

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Jimbaran Beach Access, Lounge Upgrades & 5 Restaurants: Welcome to InterContinental Bali

InterContinental Bali Resort pairs a beachfront Jimbaran Bay setting with varied dining, multiple pools and easy access to Bali’s southern highlights. There are Bali resorts designed for a few quiet days by the pool, and there are resorts that make staying in feel like part of the itinerary. InterContinental Bali Resort belongs to the second […]

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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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Where Kuta Slows Down: Discover the Beachfront Bali Resort with Five Pools and a Private Beach

Kuta can move quickly, but The ANVAYA Beach Resort Bali proves the area also knows how to slow down. Tucked behind lush tropical gardens on the Kuta beachfront, the five-star The ANVAYA Beach Resort Bali operates at a pace entirely its own – five pools, a private beach, a spa rooted in Balinese tradition and […]

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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 […]