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

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

The luxury resort along the central Vietnam coast boasts over 20 F&B establishments, golf, a casino and endless activities for both grown-ups and children.

Luxury Hotels

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

Asia travel

Top 10 travel trends for Hongkongers in 2026, from road trips to ‘romantasy’

Food and Drinks

On the Menu | Why the future of food in Asia is about comfort dishes and ‘relaxed dining’

Chefs at a Bangkok event epitomised a focus on heritage over haute that Marriott International’s Future of Food 2026 report says is trending.

Chef Aruss “Jai” Lerlerstkull served this elevated version of the Thai comfort dish phanaeng curry at The Ritz Carlton, Bangkok, as part of Marriott International’s second Luxury Dining Series. Top chefs are embracing traditional cooking techniques and ingredients in a big way in Asia. Photo: Charmaine Mok
Tourism

What are the food and wine wonders of Italy’s Liguria and Piedmont regions?

The neighbouring regions in northwest Italy are between them home to pesto, great wines, white truffles and more. Here’s what to enjoy there.

Africa

Wildly different: Botswana and Namibia offer contrasting safari experiences

andBeyond resorts in the Namib Desert and the Okavango Delta – favoured by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – bring different perspectives.

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Asia travel

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

The group curates a lush, local experience for guests through Vietnamese oil paintings and structures reminiscent of Indochine architecture.

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

6 up-and-coming ski resorts for your winter break on the slopes

From Japan to Morocco, these ski regions promise plenty of snow, wild beauty and fewer crowds.

Icons and Influencers

Style according to … fashion designer to the stars, Tamara Ralph

The London-based, Sydney-born designer has worked with the likes of Beyoncé, Angelina Jolie, Amal Clooney and Gemma Chan.

Luxury Hotels

Rosewood Beijing: a haven of Chinese culture and luxury

An oasis within Beijing’s CBD, this luxe property seamlessly blends Chinese culture and modern opulence with world-class dining and wellness.

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

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

‘The Chinese Hawaii’ just hosted Scott – and it’s a sign that China is embracing music it once scorned for larger consumerist ambitions.

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

A luxurious stay at London’s Chancery Rosewood hotel, where details count

The Chancery Rosewood, a hotel housed in the former US embassy building in London, sets a new benchmark for luxury and attention to detail.

Wellness

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

Women’s wellness often focuses on weight loss and appearances – but there is a shift towards empowerment and ‘health as a lifestyle choice’.

Luxury Hotels

History meets luxury at Rosewood Schloss Fuschl near Salzburg

Works by François Boucher and Friedrich von Nerly line the corridors, while an on-site museum is dedicated to Austria’s beloved Empress Elisabeth.

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

‘Secret sauce’ revealed as Rosewood Hong Kong named best hotel in world

Luxury Tsim Sha Tsui property takes crown in UK-based group’s rankings soon after Sheung Wan’s Bar Leone named No 1 in world.

The Rosewood Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Shutterstock
Tourism

How paragliding in the French Alps takes a ski holiday to a higher level

Jumping off a mountain strapped to a parachute on a late-season ski trip to France’s Les 3 Vallées region affords unparalleled views.

Luxury Hotels

10 independent luxury hotel chains to have on your radar

Italy’s Adler, France’s Airelles and Barrière, Britain’s The Hoxton, Palisociety from the US and Raas from India all offer hotels with a more individual and local vibe.

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Luxury Hotels

Independent luxury hotels are offering a more intimate, local feel

From Palihouse West Hollywood to London’s The Hoxton hotels, these properties offer more authentic cultural connections than many global brands.

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
Food and Drinks

Michelin reveals how its guides make money. Are they still credible?

The French brand’s confirmation that it takes cash from tourism boards gives those who doubt its impartiality ‘ammunition’, an expert says.

Luxury Hotels

Rosewood launches new campaign to prioritise bespoke experiences

The Hong Kong-based hotel group is enhancing its experience offerings by helping guests create meaningful cultural and personal connections during their travels.

Indonesia

Hope and fear as resort aims to transform Lombok to ‘Miami of Indonesia’

A billion-dollar resort in Buwun Mas promises jobs but sparks fears of cultural erosion and environmental damage.

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The stunning turquoise coastal waters of Indonesia’s Buwun Mas village, where Australian investors are planning a luxury resort. Photo: Marina Bay City/Lombok/dpa
Food and Drinks

Will the Michelin Guide’s expansion into hotel ratings help keep it relevant?

Michelin sees itself as ‘a global media’ as it expands into travel and wine, going toe to toe with the likes of TripAdvisor and Condé Nast.

The Michelin man celebrates at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in France in 2024. Michelin has gone from a tyre maker to a fine-dining authority; will it succeed in the travel sector? Photo: James Moy Photography/Getty Images
Tourism

Can island retreat’s tailored sleep programme really unlock your best rest?

A sleep-focused island retreat offers a lifestyle reset with personalised advice from sleep specialists and tranquil surroundings.

Wellness

How Ozempic and GLP-1 meds are reshaping wellness resort offerings

As more people turn to GLP-1s to manage their health and weight, wellness resorts are fine-tuning their offerings to support users.

Luxury Hotels

The Manner is the bold Manhattan hotel redefining downtown luxury

From its star-studded parties attended by Dakota Johnson, Salma Hayek and Baz Luhrmann to its 1970s-inspired suites, The Manner might just be SoHo’s buzziest spot.

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
Trip Inspiration

With the innovative albergo diffuso concept, an entire village is your hotel

6 of the most charming ‘scattered hotels’ - in Nagasaki, Japan; Abruzzo, Italy; Beijing, China and elsewhere.

Sextantio Albergo Diffuso in the mountains of Abruzzo. Photo: Shutterstock
Luxury Hotels

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

The relatively under-the-radar hotel brand is introducing Americans to its elevated take on luxury at its flagship in SoCal.

Luxury Hotels

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

Tim Easton reprises his role as Raffles’ ‘most charming insider’ following the hotel campaign’s first chapter staged at the Singapore flagship.

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