The Best Five-Star Hotels in Bangkok

City lights, private plunge pools and riverfront gardens: neighbourhood by neighbourhood, these are the best hotels in Bangkok. Gilded temples, rooftop bars, longtail boats and sleek Skytrains – where you stay in Bangkok shapes the way you experience the city. From riverside hotels with heritage to BTS-connected bases near dining, shopping and nightlife, this guide […]

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Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi or Penang: Which Malaysia Escape Should You Book?

Malaysia is a country of diverse traditions, festivals and food, so where you stay means everything. When deciding where to stay in Malaysia, the answer depends on what you want from your time away: Kuala Lumpur has skyscrapers, shopping and a broad dining scene; Langkawi is a resort-led break beside the sea; and Penang is […]

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Stay in Avantgarde Luxury – Then Swim Above the City at This Porto Hotel

Torel Avantgarde brings together Porto’s strongest hotel selling points: sweeping Douro River views, a rooftop pool, rooms inspired by cultural icons and a spa made for lingering. Swoon-worthy city and river views are just the beginning: Torel Avantgarde is a five-star boutique hotel on Rua da Restauração, a one-MICHELIN-Key property that was also named Portugal’s […]

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Gold Coast Insider Guide: Beach, Bars & National Parks

Known for decades as the end-of-high-school party spot, the Gold Coast has itself graduated to become a sun-kissed strip of high-end luxury. Here’s what our guide to the Gold Coast. This region is not called the Bronze Coast or even the Silver Coast: the beaches, the nightlife, the seafood straight from the ocean to your […]

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The London Hotel With a Michelin-Starred Restaurant & Four-Floor Spa

Start with Michelin-starred dining, reset at the Guerlain Spa, and finish with a Vesper in the very building that inspired James Bond – this is Raffles London at The OWO. At Raffles London at The OWO, the itinerary starts before you step outside. There’s Michelin-starred dining from Mauro Colagreco, a multi-level Guerlain Spa and a […]

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Malta Unpacked: Why Go & Everything You Need to Know

Planning your first trip to Malta comes down to a few smart choices. Here’s what to know before you visit the European island that defies its size. Malta is a destination that may look simple on a map but gets more interesting the closer you look. The country is compact, English is widely spoken and […]

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Meet Little National, The New Adelaide Hotel That’s Little in Name Only

Little National Hotel Adelaide brings cleverly compact rooms and a rooftop bar with 360-degree views across the city, hills and coast to the CBD There’s a new kid on the block in Adelaide’s CBD. Opening on 1 September 2026, Little National Hotel Adelaide brings the brand’s compact-room formula to the leafy streets of North Terrace. […]

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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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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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How to Spend 48 Hours in Vancouver: Your Pre-Rockies Stopover

Canada’s multicultural port city can satisfy the foodie, history buff and hiker in us all, so don’t waste a minute as you explore from the forest to the Fairmont. Vancouver is an easy city in which to pause before an Alaskan cruise or a Rocky Mountaineer journey. Two days can’t capture its full breadth, but they will introduce you to its enthusiasm for local produce and the great outdoors. Read on to cram […]

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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. […]