Aug 20, 2017
If it’s good enough for the Tomb Raider, then it’s good enough for pretty much anybody. Angelina Jolie is just one of a host of A-listers who’ve stayed at this boutique. With 45 stilted wooden villas, half of which have private plunge pools, it’s an intimate space away from prying paparazzi eyes. The vibe mimics a plush French country chateau. After touring the actual temples, be sure to pay a visit to the Spa Temple, with indigenous tonics and therapies, for a little R&R.
The 1960s are regarded as a gilded period of prosperity and peace for Cambodia. And the Amansara abounds with callbacks to this so-called Golden Era.
Opened in 1932, this charming Raffles outpost is one of Siem Reap’s most established properties; it also boasts the town’s first cage elevator—an elegant, hand-operated structure that continues to ferry guests till this very day.
A colonial time capsule in Siem Reap offers old-world pomp infused with authentic Cambodian flavor.
Twenty places to visit this year, including the majestic Hunza Valley, Bangkok for those with an appetite, and a new-look Kyoto.
