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Is a Private Pool Villa Resort Upgrade Worth It?

You’ve found the perfect resort, now it’s time to choose between their hotel room or pool villa upgrade: here’s what you actually get for the cost. There’s a moment that happens during almost every villa upgrade stay when the extra spend makes total sense. It usually hits around the second morning, as you look out at a stretch of water that belongs to no one but you. Private pool villas […]

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Cave Dinners & Cliffside Views: 6 Things to Love About Samabe Bali Suites & Villas

From the infinity pool above the Indian Ocean to the secluded beach below, Samabe Bali Suites & Villas is all you need for a complete Bali holiday. Built into the cliffs above Sawangan, Samabe Bali Suites & Villas frames Nusa Dua’s southern coast, where an infinity pool meets the Indian Ocean, an inclinator descends to a secluded beach, and a cave welcomes you […]

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Overwater vs Beach Villa: Which is the Best Maldives Accommodation?

The iconic overwater villa versus sprawling beach abodes: discover the perfect Maldives accommodation for you. The overwater villa is the Maldives‘ postcard shot. It’s the image that launched thousands of honeymoons: a thatched roof on stilts, private deck and nothing but Indian Ocean views in every direction. However, plenty of return guests book the beach villa, with its secluded location and direct beach access. Read on […]

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A New Local Stay with Bold Italian Flavours at Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton

The first internationally branded hotel to land in this storied Italian neighbourhood, Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton is leaning into the suburb’s heritage. Opened in April this year, Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton offers a quieter city stay overlooking leafy Lincoln Square; but outside the front door is a tram to take you just a few blocks […]

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Maldives Family Holiday Guide: Is It Really Kid-Friendly?

Between dedicated family villas, new direct flights and extensive kids’ clubs, there has never been a better time for a Maldives family holiday. Forget everything you think you know about the Maldives. It may still have a couples-first reputation, but a growing number of resorts are now purpose-built for families, with babysitting services, dedicated family […]

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Meet The Singapore Hotel That Raises the Standard

Bold design, a buzzing pool deck, and the Lion City’s most interesting new izakaya – The Standard, Singapore provides a contemporary setting to slow down in one of Asia’s fastest cities. The Standard has never done ordinary. The brand that made a name for itself turning heads in New York, Miami and London landed on […]

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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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Bangkok Family Holidays: What to Do, Where to Stay and When to Go

Kid-friendly hotels, street food they’ll love, and a culture that welcomes children: here’s how to plan your family trip to Bangkok. Bangkok is one of Asia’s most dynamic cities – and one of its most underrated family destinations. Thai culture is built around children; they’re welcomed warmly everywhere, from street markets and temple courtyards to […]

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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 […]

FijiReviews

Hilton Fiji Beach Resort is the Family Escape That Thinks of Everything

Denarau Island is Fiji’s beloved resort destination – and Hilton Fiji Beach Resort is the reason many families don’t leave it. Crossing the small bridge onto Denarau Island for the first time, the scale of the island hit me. This isn’t just a single resort – it’s Fiji’s premier resort island, a self-contained enclave of international hotels, a championship […]

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This Hotel Near Nadi Airport is Perfect For Families Heading to the Islands

With two pools, a poolside bar and a free airport shuttle running around the clock, the Fiji Gateway Hotel turns a Nadi stopover into a proper first night in Fiji. The right hotel can take the hard edge off a travel day. When you land in Nadi with kids, luggage and an island connection still […]