Aug 6, 2019
Formerly the manor of a French governor during colonial times, La Residence retains a stately grandeur befitting its 1930 build. Its original Art Deco design and furnishings include a stunning crimson bar, there’s a serene saltwater pool on the banks of the Perfume River, and all the staff are simply lovely. They can arrange a tasting menu of imperial cuisine at their in-house restaurant, Le Parfum.
The United Nations World Happiness Report remains dominated by Nordic countries. But there’s a new twist this year, with East Asian nations getting a shout-out for Covid-times quality of life.
T+L’s monthly selection of trip-worthy places, experiences and events.
We’ve teamed up with Kurumba Maldives to offer a four-night stay at their postcard-perfect resort, including a full meal plan and roundtrip transfers from Male Velana International Airport.
We asked our writers for their favorite places to travel domestically. Here, Christian Barker tells us where he fancies in Singapore.
