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 […]

ExploreMalaysia

This Five-Star Borneo Resort Sits Inside a Protected Marine Park

Picture this: a secluded resort surrounded by the untouched shore of a protected marine park, with ancient rainforest above the walkways and Mount Kinabalu on the horizon. Most island resorts are built on the idea of getting away from it all. Gaya Island Resort, nestled within Malohom Bay in Sabah’s Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, […]

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An Overwater Nightclub and Pool Parties with DJ Sets: Is This the Coolest Resort in the Maldives?

A disco ball above every bathtub, a glass overwater dancefloor and a private house reef steps from each villa. This sleek resort is not your average Maldives escape. The Standard made its name with irreverent boutique city hotels across New York, London and Bangkok before landing in the Maldives in 2019. Huruvalhi Island in Raa […]

AsiaVietnam

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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The Best Hotels & Escapes in South Australia

From a stadium hotel inside Adelaide Oval to a 60,000-acre outback conservancy in the Flinders Ranges, South Australia’s best stays are more varied — and more compelling — than you might expect. South Australia punches well above its weight for places to stay. The CBD has accumulated a run of interesting hotels with distinct personalities. […]

Vietnam

The Best Beach Hotels in Vietnam

With more than 3000km of coastline from north to south, Vietnam has a bounty of beachside resorts: here’s our pick of the best. Vietnam is quickly gaining traction as a flop-and-drop destination for beach lovers, with its palm-fringed bays, golden sands and turquoise waters, stretching from Ha Long, to central Da Nang, and Phu Quoc […]

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What to Expect Onboard the Indian Pacific

Why fly across Australia when you could take a luxury train across the Nullarbor? Traversing the Trans-Australian Railway across 4,352 kilometres and named after the two coasts it reaches, the Indian Pacific is one of the country’s most luxurious ways to travel: think sophisticated suites, sumptuous dining and endlessly time for relaxation. Starting in Perth, the […]

ReviewsThailand

Does This Adults-Only Resort Have The Best Infinity Pool on Koh Samui?

On Koh Samui’s quieter north shore, this adults-only resort makes a compelling case for taking the path less-travelled and staying well away from the crowds Most people arrive in Koh Samui thinking of Chaweng – the long, lively east-coast beach that dominates the island’s reputation. Maenam, on the calmer north shore, stretches 7km along the […]

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This Melbourne Escape Has Won Australia’s Top Hotel Award Three Years Running

Here’s what a stay at this South Wharf five-star actually looks like – from the Yarra-facing rooms to the floating wine gantry at Dock 37. Pan Pacific Melbourne’s running success at the World Travel Awards (in 2023, 2024 and 2025) doesn’t happen by accident. Spend a night (or longer) here and the reasons become fairly […]

DestinationsIndonesiaBali

Why This Acclaimed Ubud Rainforest Resort Should Be Your Next Bali Escape

Lush rainforest, an iconic heated infinity pool and a host of five-star facilities – here’s what sets Padma Resort Ubud apart from the luxury pack. Nestled in the jungle-covered hills of Bali, Ubud is famed for its luxurious wellness culture. Standing as one of the region’s most luxurious family-friendly stays – and ranked by Tripadvisor […]

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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 […]

IndonesiaBali

Uluwatu’s Best-Kept Secret Won’t Stay That Way For Long

Serene clifftop views, a Japanese restaurant with a sushi river and a spa with only one treatment room – here’s why you should put Seascape Uluwatu on your Bali itinerary. With powerful surf breaks and beach clubs with golden-hour queues, Uluwatu has become one of Bali’s most sought-after addresses, so trying to avoid the crowds […]