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The Villa Le Corail, A Gran Meliá Hotel is nestled on Vietnam’s stunning coastline on a private beach. Photo: Handout

Looking for a luxury Vietnamese escape with Spanish flair? We know a place

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The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto exterior

Review / How the Osaka and Kyoto Ritz-Carltons blend luxury with Japanese tradition

Mett Singapore is located in the heart of Fort Canning Park in central Singapore. Photo: Handout

Review / Mett Singapore is a secluded retreat right in the heart of the city

Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur occupies the top floors of Merdeka 118, the second tallest building in the world. Photo: Handout

Review / Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur: a luxurious escape in Asia-Pacific’s tallest building

The Edison George Town is housed in a 1906 heritage colonial building in the heart of George Town, capital of the Malaysian island of Penang. Photo: Handout

Review / Old-world charm meets modern refinement at The Edison George Town, Penang

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In 2026, expect to find luxury hotels working harder to raise the bar and stand out in the crowd. Photo: Handout

11 exciting luxury hotel openings in 2026, from London and Florence to Kyoto

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The Dome at London’s Home House, a private members’ club that also offers accommodation. Photo: Handout

Private members’ clubs are adding rooms for the most discerning travellers

The Shangri-La Chengdu stands by the city’s river. Photo: Handout

6 of the best hotels in Chengdu from which to explore the city or mountains

The main pool at Trisara in Phuket overlooks a quiet and pristine beach. Photo: Handout

Review / A luxurious stay in Phuket at Trisara, away from the hustle and bustle

One of Hoiana Resort & Golf’s several pools. Photo: Handout

Is Hoiana Resort & Golf Vietnam’s ultimate seaside escape?

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The lobby of the Peninsula New York during the holidays. Photo: Handout

Review / The Peninsula New York becomes a centre of seasonal cheer during the holidays

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andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge in Namibia. Photo: Handout

Wildly different: Botswana and Namibia offer contrasting safari experiences

The lobby at The Anam Cam Ranh in Vietnam. Photo: Handout

Review / The Anam’s resorts blend luxury with a truly authentic Vietnam experience

Rosewood Beijing is located in the city’s busy Chaoyang district. Photo: Handout

Rosewood Beijing: a haven of Chinese culture and luxury

Kanye West and Travis Scott are just two artists who are rebranding Hainan in China. Photos: Getty Images

How Hainan is using hip-hop to rebrand luxury in China

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Women meditating with sound bowls at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona. Photo: Handout

Is this the future of medical spas? Behind Canyon Ranch’s US$500m Texas resort

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Rosewood Schloss Fuschl, near Salzburg, has its roots in the 15th century, when it was a hunting lodge. Photo: Handout

History meets luxury at Rosewood Schloss Fuschl near Salzburg

The Hôtel Barrière L’Hermitage La Baule in France. Photo: Handout

10 independent luxury hotel chains to have on your radar

Rosewood Hotel Group has launched a new campaign promoting closer connections between guests and the hotels’ environments. Photo: Handout

Rosewood launches new campaign to prioritise bespoke experiences

The Rooftop at The Manner in New York is already a hit with the in-crowd for drinks – and it’s easy to see why. Photo: Handout

The Manner is the bold Manhattan hotel redefining downtown luxury

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A terrace suite with a firepit at Regent Santa Monica Beach, overlooking the Santa Monica Pier. Photo: Tanveer Badal

Regent Santa Monica Beach: reviving a dormant luxury brand in California

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A royal wake-up call from the King’s Piper, courtesy of Raffles London at The OWO. Photo: Handout

Raffles’ The Butler Did It chapter 2 is set in London and stars Henry Golding

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Bali, offer a home away from home by the sea. Photo: Handout

Home and away: the rise of modern hotel-branded residences

The Raas Jodhpur is an excellent example of an independent hotel: sat amid the hustle and bustle of the old town, it affords stunning views of a 15th-century fort. Photo: Handout

Independent luxury hotels are offering a more intimate, local feel

The Waldorf Astoria New York reopened this year following an eight-year renovation. Photo: Handout

Review / Waldorf Astoria New York continues to uphold its grand legacy, a century on

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