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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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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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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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 […]

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The Rome Hotel That Puts the City’s Icons on Your Doorstep

A stay in Rome is all about location and atmosphere, and Hotel Imperiale by OMNIA delivers on both fronts. Set on Via Veneto, Hotel Imperiale by OMNIA brings together the ingredients of a memorable Roman stay: a storied address, a thoughtful 2025 restoration and a location that keeps the city’s best sights within easy reach. […]

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Why This Landmark Hotel Belongs On Your London Itinerary

Offering one of London’s most coveted addresses, The Royal Horseguards Hotel is where Victorian grandeur and a century of British history await. Set beside the River Thames in the heart of Westminster, this grand Victorian address has welcomed politicians, writers and Londoners with something important to discuss. Today, it delivers river views, old-world British character […]