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9 September, 2024
Unlike the rest of Japan, Fukuoka has kept its yatai street stalls, and they now propel a popular foodie scene. Photo: Shutterstock
Asia travel

Recap | Unmissable Japan, from Fukuoka’s yatai feasts to luxury ryokans and a samurai’s trek

Looking for a reason to visit Japan? Well, here are five, from a culinary adventure along a historical samurai trek and Okinawa’s gems, to the best Mount Fuji has to offer.

Luxury Hotels

Inside the Rosewood Vienna, a modern classic hotel in the heart of the city

Food and Drinks

Why, for skiers heading to Japan, Niseko and Rusutsu still reign

Tourism

The hottest travel destinations for your holidays in 2025

From Greenland’s northern lights and Chiang Mai’s food festival, to the Kumbh Mela in India, 2025 promises a diverse range of travel experiences.

During the traditional festival of Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thai people release sky floating lanterns or lamp to worship Buddha’s relics with reflection. Photo: Getty Images
Tourism

Eclipse-chasing on Easter Island, amid the moai statues

An eclipse-chaser visited Rapa Nui to enjoy a mystical experience: the island’s first ‘ring of fire’ since 1788, viewed from among its mysterious stone heads.

Tokyo

Inside the Tokyo Edition, Ginza, the city’s sleekest new luxury hotel

The newest addition to the Edition line of hotels is situated in Tokyo’s bustling high-end fashion district, minutes from popular hotspots like the Dover Street Market Ginza and Ginza Music Bar.

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Luxury Hotels

Inside the Island Shangri-La’s newly renovated presidential ‘super suite’

The Shangri-La Suite includes a living room, dining room, bar, two bedrooms and three bathrooms – with the master bathroom featuring twin rainforest showers, a heated bench and an oversized bathtub.

The Shangri-La Suite at the Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Style Edit

Style Edit: How the Poly MGM Museum is helping Macau diversify as a tourist hub

Offering an immersive, multisensory experience, the museum’s inaugural exhibition showcases 228 artefacts and artworks tracing the rich history of the Maritime Silk Road.

Food and Drinks

On the Menu | Total culinary indulgence at St Regis Bali Resort’s luxury experience

A two-day programme, part of Marriott’s Luxury Group Dining Series, included cooking demonstrations, fine dining and a free-flow brunch.

Tourism

6 winter wonderlands to visit this Christmas, from Budapest to Singapore

Magical festive markets and experiences such as reindeer sleigh rides, the northern lights and even a cold-resistance test await the intrepid traveller.

A reindeer-sledge safari in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland. Photo: Shutterstock
Architecture and design

How to add nostalgic charm to your home with a leather trunk

Leather steamer trunks from the likes of Goyard, Au Départ, Moynat, Asprey and Finnigans bring to mind the golden age of travel, as well as those from Hermès and original trunk maker Louis Vuitton.

Vintage steamer trunks embodying heritage and craftsmanship at Bentleys London. Photo: Handout
Luxury Hotels

Review | The Peninsula London, in the capital’s heart, revels in its British aesthetic

From Rolls-Royce limousines and afternoon tea in the lobby, to subtle, East-West details rendered in sumptuous style, The Peninsula London brings new levels of luxury to Belgravia.

Luxury Hotels

Review | NYC’s Nine Orchard Hotel, which just hosted Tom Holland and Zendaya

The hotel offers cosy vibes and the quintessential New York experience, with Holland and Zendaya recently on hand for the launch of Holland’s premium non-alcoholic beer brand, Bero.

Tourism

5 ‘silent tourism’ retreats to visit, from Ecuador to Sweden

‘Quiet travel’ destinations such as Ecuador’s Zabalo Village Quiet Stay and Sweden’s Peace & Quiet Hotel offer serenity, beautiful nature and mental clarity.

Zabalo Village Quiet Stay in Ecuador. Photo: Zabalo Village Quiet Stay
Donald Trump

Is Donald Trump’s private jet really as dilapidated as one writer claims?

Donald Trump’s private jet may not be new, but there are plenty of planes older than Taylor Swift in regular service for the likes of Delta and DHL – so why the hate?

Donald Trump with his private jet, dubbed Trump Force One, in 2016. Photo: Getty Images
Food and Drinks

Banh mi for US$1 or US$100, now luxury tourists in Vietnam can eat both

Vietnam’s fine-dining scene is blossoming in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and beyond as tourism spend is expected to hit a record high in 2024.

Tourism

6 winter travel ideas off the tourist trail, from Portugal to Morocco

Winter resorts away from the crowds that should be on your radar, from a beachside hideaway in the Bahamas to an upscale Red Sea retreat.

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Luxury Hotels

Review | Is Rosewood Phuket a hidden gem on the popular Thai island?

Style reviews Rosewood Phuket’s extravagant 4-bedroom Palm House and finds a next-level sanctuary with infinity pools and luxe amenities, as well as private chefs and a personal butler

Rosewood Phuket’s Coral House and Palm House cater to larger groups of travellers looking for top-notch service and luxurious accommodation. Photos: Handout
Asia travel

Why you should visit Desaru Coast, Malaysia’s new holiday hotspot

Luxury resorts, pristine beaches and award-winning spas combine with a strong eco ethos at Malaysia’s crowd-free Desaru Coast.

Tourism

Dubai vs Abu Dhabi: a tale of two emirates reveals modern and historical wonders

Home to more than their fair share of the world’s biggest, fastest and tallest wonders, Abu Dhabi and Dubai offer features of ultra-modern architecture and an oil-wealth of sights to marvel at.

Tourism

5 ski resorts getting sustainable makeovers this winter

From Shanghai’s vast indoor slopes to the planet’s ever more eco-savvy resorts, here’s our round-up of some the world’s most exciting skiing destinations.

A sunny and snowy mountain scene in the distance. Photo: Getty Images
Luxury Hotels

Review | New London hotel The Emory brings quiet luxury to London

A stone’s throw from Hyde Park in London’s exclusive Belgravia neighbourhood, The Emory is the capital’s first all-suite hotel and features designs by everyone from André Fu to Patricia Urquiola.

The Emory Penthouse, designed by Rigby & Rigby, overlooks London’s famous Hyde Park. Photos: Handout
History

Then & Now | Inside Britain and America’s commercial airline race in the 1950s

Many Boeing B-17 bombers were converted into airliners that transformed international travel, forcing BOAC to fly to Hong Kong via the US, Hawaii and tiny Wake Island.

Asia travel

How The Datai Langkawi delivers on its promise to put nature first

Looking for a high-end resort that prioritises sustainability, where you share your balcony with langurs and macaques? Give The Datai in Malaysia a try

Wellness

New research shows how travel can prevent premature ageing

Taking part in new experiences, exercising and connecting with others can boost our immune systems and affect entropy – the ageing process.

Travel makes the mind and body stronger, lowers stress and could slow ageing, research shows. Photo: Shutterstock
Luxury Hotels

Review | The Reykjavik Edition: true luxury in the heart of Iceland’s capital

We checked in to Iceland’s gorgeous Reykjavik Edition, and found its location in the trendy Old Harbour neighbourhood to be the ideal base from which to explore the city – and beyond.

The view from The Roof at The Reykjavik Edition hotel in Iceland. Photo: Handout
Asia travel

3 destination openings, from Kyoto’s new Banyan Tree to treetop dining in Thailand

Stay in a courtyard house at Mandarin Oriental near Beijing’s Forbidden City, take a private onsen bath at the new Banyan Tree in Kyoto or enjoy dining on an elevated platform above grassland at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort.

Indonesia

Corrupt? I was just ‘hitchhiking’ on a friend’s private jet, Widodo’s son says

Kaesang Pangarep visited the office of Indonesia’s anti-corruption agency to reject allegations of wrongdoing over his use of the jet.

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