Weekend Getaway

Venture beyond the predictable places for the bluest waters, coolest sea life, and most secluded overwater bungalows.

Giant tortoises, a pretty lighthouse, and awesome wellness programs round out the luxury.

This new, beachfront, exclusive resort will spoil you rotten. Long live the butler!

With borders reopening, now is the perfect time to book a luxury road trip through New Zealand.

Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas is a true dream.

The Bali-with-breathing-room you’ll find today is fleeting. Here’s our guide to visiting now.

Just opened, Regent Phu Quoc combines serenity with a touch of decadence.

A sprawling new beach resort pushing fitness and nature immersion, Avani+ Khao Lak gives you room to stretch.

In this exclusive T+L interview, one of the world’s top actresses and producers talks all things travel.

Start booking those wine drives and glacier hikes now.

We review the new Anantara World Islands Resort.

Celebrating the reopening of Vietnam to international travelers, Intercontinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort offers enticing stay packages.

Celebrate Australia’s reopening with a slow train through the Outback.

Plush, lively, food-focused and super convenient — the energizing spirit of the next gen of this Thai isle.

Guaranteed room upgrades for the win!

From swimming with sharks to champagne at sunrise, nature goes next level at this luxurious playground.

100 of the most unforgettable new stays on Earth.

You’ll feel like a kid again going up the secret ladder and down the spiral slide.

This might be the ultimate use of three weeks.

Style, surf and sustainability make these the coolest, cutest places to stay.

Explore the history of this fragrant resin—its storied appeal is very much alive today.

If you think that Phuket is just for beaches, think again.

Cow horns, quartz crystal and the lunar cycle make some fantastic biodynamic vino.

Go catch a set in these perfect little towns.

Ever dreamed of a romantic voyage on the high seas? Norwegian Cruise Line has you covered with more than 75 magical journeys in Europe.

Exclusive accommodations set among the stunning landscapes of French Polynesia.

Unplug and recharge at these wifi-free resorts and retreats that are the ultimate antidote to our digital age.

Our T+L guide to this lo-fi Thai island, featuring a fun new hotel.

Relax in the privacy (and luxury) of a Mandarin Oriental-approved residence this summer.

New restaurant, better rooms, brighter energy. Here’s what a visit is like today.

Both the city of Siem Reap and Bensley Collection – Shinta Mani hotel spent their Covid-closures working on building community. Now’s the time to go back.

Heritage shophouses, buzzy bars and restos, and beautiful beaches await. Here’s what to know.

Hello, bucket list.

Time your trip right, and you might even get to scuba with Jean-Michel Cousteau himself.

A beachtown resort upcycled from a former concert venue for bands like the Lemonheads, Cargo Remote has funky sustainability in its DNA.

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands seamlessly merges local traditions with high design.

Tropical exclusivity, private chefs, on-site spas, beautiful pools and killer views perfect for all kinds of parties.

Room and dining discounts at Hyatts around the world if you act fast.

Ariel is calling, and she wants you to learn to freedive.

Jaipur is a stunning historic gateway filled with palaces, bazaars and oh-so-luxe hotels.

We catch a private jet to a wellness retreat drenched in the healing power of water.

Time to book that dream trip.

The top slot goes to a place with 349 hours of sun per month.

This brand-new hotel is finding truly creative ways to reduce its eco footprint.

The world’s largest sand island has no shortage of natural wonders.

We review zero-waste Jampa, which seems aiming for Michelin, like its starred sister restaurant Pru.

The Avani Hotels debut its largest resort in Thailand and their new lifestyle concept, AvaniFit.

For many, TCM is a way of life. Here’s how to incorporate it into yours.

This place is all heart.

Luxury pampering with sides of electromagnetic pulses, lasers and all the collagen your heart desires.

Cutting-edge science, all kinds of aquatherapy, and a dash of drugs put these Maldives resorts ahead of the wellness pack.

From one of the oldest towns in Italy to one of our fave islands in Indonesia, this list is pure #smalltownvibes.

Looking for that iconic aerial view over The Palm Jumeirah? Here it is.

Imaginative and upscale journeys across Vietnam for all generations.

Fresh air, open seas, the great wide open.

Here’s how to spend a perfect day on Molokai, Hawaii’s fifth-largest island.

Come take a dip with us.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Sometimes simplicity is all you need. (Plus love, of course.)

These wellness resort offer access to world-famous breaks and some of the best for beginners.

An easy flight from Southeast Asia, this wonderland brims with charm.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so we’re here with romantic inspo.

It’s not easy going green, but Four Seasons Resorts of Asia is implementing the kind of meaningful, structural changes that can have a lasting impact.

The FIFA World Cup is coming, the arts calendar will bowl you over, gorgeous and green construction is abuzz at a frantic pace and luxury resorts are moving in.

Is it a boat? Is it a plane? It’s both – and a magnificently thrilling ride.

There are layers of passion, hard work, and history behind every aspect of Melbourne—Australia’s cultural capital.

London leads the way worldwide but can you guess what the most-lauded breakfasts in Asia are?

From a creative bolthole for surfers to a villa without walls and doors, these are the stays you’ll want to book first.

Use this T+L guide to choose your own adventures this year.

Our kingdom for a beach. These are some of the best, most bucket-list-worthy tropical escapes in the region.

Whether you can travel to a distant isle or just across town, these roarsome Lunar New Year escapes will help you channel your inner tiger like the superstar you are.

From off-grid jungle adventures in Thailand to swimming with manta rays in the Maldives, this is the stuff of serious bucket lists.

The South Pacific is calling! We got a first look at this brand-new, uber-luxe, eco-chic resort.

Happiness expert Gretchen Rubin offers tips for maximizing fun and minimizing tension based on the four tendencies outlined in her quiz.

Looking for inspo of where to go in 2022? We asked some of the most influential people in Asia’s travel industry for their this-year bucket list.

We check in to the first property of a brand-new brand in Vietnam.

Overlooking the Andaman Sea in the island’s most dynamic district, Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort is perfectly suited for all ages to kick back and relax

Eco-chic Bawah Reserve is adding six private residences on a new island.

From the white sands of the Seychelles to the peaks of Pakistan.

What could be more glamorous than seeing the world aboard a Four Seasons-designed private jet?

We checked in to the splashy, social new beachfront resort.

A wealth of experiences await your discovery amidst the various textures of Four Seasons Resorts Thailand.

We preview this culinary high, and round up other resorts in the region where you can fly on site.

These lush getaways offer soothing natural beauty with a side of serious adventure.

Dubai doesn’t stop – bigger, better, taller, more!

The ultimate T+L guide to all the best hotels, resorts, restaurants and bars that have opened since lockdown 1.0.

Where are the hottest new places to eat, drink, stay and spa? Check out our T+L guide.

Travel is getting more inclusive.

Kempinski Floating Palace will open in 2023.

The city has been cooking up a ton of great places to eat, drink, stay and explore for its currently captive residents.

A whole lot has happened Down Under in the past year or two. Bookmark this guide of the best new hotels, restaurants and bars now.

All the perks of private air travel, none of the broker drama.

Make the most of family time in the comfort of a Four Seasons home.

We got a first look at the expanded holistic healing programs at Asaya. Here’s what a wellcation there is like.

That’s the spirit.

The best resorts in the Maldives for luxury vacations and honeymoon escapes offer their guests star-lit picnics, coral plantations, and wine tasting in the company of rare marine creatures.

A luxe sailing from Bangkok to Ayutthaya on the Chao Phraya may be the closest you’ll get to traveling back in time.

Pacific Island hospitality is calling us! We’ve got the details, plus five of the best deals at luxury resorts.

The Peninsula Bangkok wants you to get your chakras balanced before all the feasting and champagne toasts, so they’ve organized this completely complimentary three-day Wellness Festival. Here’s all you need to know.

In a post-Covid world, wellness is more emotional than ever. Banyan Tree is aiming to heal body, mind and soul — just in time to offset the festive season stress.

This design-forward, boutique-feeling new hotel is an immersive Japanese luxury experience.

Maya Bay originally closed in the name of conservation back in 2018.

Here’s your chance to go off the radar to 7 Thai beaches in one trip.

The Wheels Up x Abercrombie and Kent partnership is a match made in luxury heaven.

One Asia-Pacific nation made the top 10. Can you guess which?

Need a reset? Book a stay at Joali Being ASAP.

The Standard, Hua Hin is set to be a beachy dream with big Miami vibes.

Color, creativity and some seriously good paella.

Swim 50 floors above the ground with 360-degree views.

Turkey 5 meters below sea level!

Island-hopping in the Maldives just got a whole lot more affordable.

This is our ulti-mutt guide to petcations in Asia Pacific, the cute kitty corners at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok just one pawsome example.

Take over a Waldorf Astoria with 24 of your best friends.

Five-star service doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag.

Here’s a first look at Raffles The Palm Dubai.

What better way to spend the holidays than basking in the sun at the Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives?

It’s the adventure your kids didn’t know they needed.

Guests who stay in the beautiful suite will also have their airfare included in booking.

It’s about time someone put a new wellness retreat in Singapore’s lush vacation isle.

As soon as the border opens, put Danang on your travel schedule.

The company behind the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai debuts the new Jumeirah Maldives.

From living the hotel suite life to perfume classes and private Pilates, daycations are at the top of our local travel bucket list.

Wellness has never felt more essential, which is why we love these offerings from Four Seasons.

We’re dreaming of endless beaches, wise healers, paddy terraces and fab hotels.

The first Ritz-Carlton yacht, the Evrima, will launch next spring. Here’s what we know.

Cutting-edge architecture, commitment to arts and sustainability… A visit to Doha appeals to all the senses.

First up: Brisbane, Australia, and Pattaya in Thailand.

We’ve rounded up 7 of the most exciting two-week, two-resort packages in Phuket and Samui.

A collaboration with Net-A-Porter and The Meshminds Foundation, “Please Insert Women” is a groundbreaking work.

Down the shore from Bangkok, Hua Hin is primed for the big time, and this loyalty-inducing luxe hotel is right in the middle of the action.

Here’s a first look at the luxury beach resort coming to “South American continent” off Dubai.

With a new, next-gen attitude, this is not your auntie’s old-school Regent.

Goodtime Hotel is a kaleidoscopic wonderland that’s reimagining the South Beach experience.

A trio of new boutique hotels will bring modern dazzle to the scene in Singapore.

If you needed incentive to schedule a trip this year, the new departure tax kicks in Jan. 1, 2022.

With all the news in Tokyo, maybe you missed this luxe opening. Traditional meets modern in its style, spa and superb restaurants.

In the stunning resort community Kukui’ula, Hawaiian life is simply sweet.

Secret bars, tiny restaurants, cultural gems — there’s nothing like roaming Tokyo with a local.

Six Senses has arrived, and you’ve never experienced Ibiza like this.

Doesn’t the “Tropical Far North” sound so breezy and romantic? Here’s why we’re headed for Cairns.

The best-located hotel in Hong Kong with the most Michelin stars in the world is getting a gorgeous redesign. Here’s a first look.

Villa-management firms elevate private residences to six-star stays.

VIDEO: From a bamboo pod in Bali to a treehouse on an alpaca farm, check out these insane rentals.

Scott Dunn Private has awesome travel experiences for the awesomely wealthy. Think you can score a membership?

Productivity increased while hours decreased in the study performed from 2015 to 2019.

Because what’s less romantic than rationing the spa treatments?

The luxury resort on Sentosa Island recruited the starchitect to update its suites for the modern traveler. We got a first look.

Warning: These gorgeous retreats from Avani Hotels & Resorts are sure to guaranteed to induce wanderlust.

Guys, let’s all go to Guam.

The integrated destination resort is welcoming travelers to stay and play safely.

Here are the dishes, drinks, cultural attractions and stays that have us dreaming of booking a plane ticket.

A sun-drenched retreat in the Gulf of Thailand wants to improve your posture. We discover the benefits of sitting up straight.

Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives is as green as it gets and it’s offering up to 50 percent off extended stays.

Andaz Bali, the brand’s first-ever resort in Indonesia, is elevating a sense of place to a whole new level.

Meet the whimsical new Hong Kong hotel making waves with its great style and hard-to-book tables in an unexpected location.

If you’ve been dreaming of a villa stay on a private island, the Waldorf Astoria Maldives is the perfect place to indulge.

Have you seen the Green Wall of Singapore? The new Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay is the latest lush example of biophilic hotels, designed to immerse us in nature inside and out.

Cherry blossoms are expected to bloom as early as March 15 in Tokyo.

We love our hotels, but #villalife is really something special. Get inspired for your next group trip with this round-up of killer villas across the region.

Social distancing is no trouble at all when you’re underwater searching for rare species of marine life.

A new boutique hotel on Rottnest Island ups the ante for accommodations in Western Australia’s favorite nature getaway.

From art installations to breathtaking boutiques, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, is a
different kind of retreat.

This new luxury beach resort near Quy Nhon highlights just how much historical and natural beauty remains to be seen in coastal Vietnam.

There’s more to this magical archipelago than meets the eye.

Once-sleepy Kampot now has its first luxury resort.

This quiet emirate challenges the typical U.A.E. stereotypes, with deeply rooted heritage and rugged mountains, desert, and coastline. Make the hour’s drive from Dubai and you just might find your great escape.

Since September, Gili Lankanfushi has been hosting guests. Here’s how they’re doing it safely.

Sun, sand and plenty of space for social distancing—paradise is looking pretty good these days.

With pool butler service and spacious accommodations, Royal Wing Suites & Spa is just right for an indulgent weekend retreat.

Spacious, stylish and sustainable, Kayumanis resorts are wonderful for romance and rejuvenation on the Island of the Gods.

This is the year of the staycation, so make the most of it with a special readers’ deal in your own backyard.

No longer just a transit point, El Nido Town and its neighboring beaches are coming into their own.

Some of Southeast Asia’s best getaways don’t require getting on a plane. Isolate in style with your own luxury villa.

A flourish of hip new hotels, dining spots and micro-bars sees Queensland’s once-dismissed capital on course to become one of Australia’s coolest cities.

Break your travel drought with a Samui trip—check official hotel websites for resident and stay-later deals as properties reopen with special rates.

Put your hands up in the air for a summery resurgence of beach-club culture on glitzier-by-the-minute Koh Samui.

Bohemian isles, castaway retreats, adults-only hideouts—make it a magical couple’s getaway in one of these lush luxury escapes.

A kids-optional retreat in Bali provides a nurturing space for moms to invest in themselves, recharge and reconnect with themselves.

Holing up has us dreaming of La Mer and Michelin stars at one of Shanghai’s most luxe recent openings.

There are wellness resorts and then there’s Sangha Retreat, just two hours outside of Shanghai. We check-in for a relaxing escape, only to find healing in unexpected ways.

This electric city—with its beloved mix of good eats, commerce, history, culture and nature—has been centered on the sea for centuries. Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong offers an easy access, upscale stay where there are seriously no bad views.

Not only does this storied stay hit all the marks, but it is also the only seafront hotel in George Town.

Ending 2019 on a high note, the final piece of the Desa Potato Head puzzle opens this month. Nestled among the village, the floating ring is lifted by reinforcements and houses 168 guest rooms and a sunset bar.

With plenty of pretty stays on offer in Chiang Mai, Thailand’s hub for boutique hotels, few stand out like this Lanna colonial-style house.

These stylish watering holes at InterContinental resorts serve up drinks with a view.

If it’s authenticity you seek in Japan’s ancient capital, a low-rise beauty wrapped around Kyoyamato, a kaiseki restaurant run by the same family since 1877, is where you want to lay your head.

Sky-high, beachfront and boutique luxe hotels plus inventive and Instagrammable eateries and bars.

Thoughtful menus, funky bars and a pair of luxury high-rise hotels.

Star power in the kitchens of Saigon and Hanoi, and hotels go uber-mod and historical luxe.

A grande dame made new again and an Old Man transplanted: can you guess our picks for the best new openings in Singapore 2019?

Gorgeous, locally minded hotels, creative dining, and a beach club that conjures Greece.

Gorgeous hotels across the country and divine food from edgy to rustic.

InterContinental Maamunagau may have opened up the Maldives’ less-developed Raa Atoll to more visitors, but this sparkling new jewel makes protecting its pristine foundations the prime mission.

The old school rules in Geylang, where a colorful jumble of heritage shops, ornate temples, bustling kopitiams and legendary eateries invites a closer look at Singapore’s grittiest neighborhood.

A launch pad for Mullum’s hip cafés, the destination Kiva Spa and the bush trails of Nightcap National Park (part of the UNESCO-listed Gondwana rainforests), Blackbird Byron makes a compelling case for hyper-local travel.

Carving out a new life in Cambodia, a group of deported refugees brings a deeper resonance to local tours.

Whether you’re looking for full detox or just a break from it all, Banyan Tree Spa Sanctuary is a chill recharging station where the only requirement is a daily massage.

Set in old forest amid history-laden north Kyoto, a new Aman wants you to do little more than wander, contemplate and explore both its own vast grounds and the neighborhood it calls home.

At the top of the Philippines is a clutch of windswept islands where the bonds of community have been forged by the elements. In verdant Batanes, Stephanie Zubiri dances among lighthouses, absorbs lessons from tribal elders and just lets go.

How to prep a corner of paradise for the outside world while keeping it as pristine as possible is on the minds of many in Phu Quoc these days. It’s shockingly easy to get to this on-the-up Vietnamese idyll— just please don’t eat the sea urchin.

If you ever need to get away from the bustling crowds in Macau and neon lights of the Cotai Strip, Coloane village offers a breath of fresh air and slices of nature: beaches, hiking trails, pandas and more.

Touring the south of Thailand on a vintage motorcycle is a chance for Duncan Forgan to get a true taste of the region and its limestone karsts, abandoned beaches and more than a plate or two of spicy food.

In George Town, there’s a meal of a different sort at Hikayat, a sleek one-stop-shop for literature, creativity and Penang’s latest, most artsy accommodation.

The eastern shore of Koh Lanta offers a more subdued take on the popular Thai island, writes Joe Cummings, who is already daydreaming of his next visit.

Vietnam’s last dynasty may have built extravagant monuments around its imperial citadel, but Lester V. Ledesma says the enduring monarchic influence is found in the food of the commonfolk—the banh Hue.

A new mountain resort in Darjeeling offers an intimate chance to get away from it all, while experiencing West Bengal’s tea-making traditions in style.

Boracay is back, cleaner and greener than ever. We return to the island to see if this Philippines favorite can preserve its soul along with its shores.

A walk through Manila’s Chinatown reveals its blended cultural identity and the legacies—places of worship, dishes to worship—of the Chinese Filipinos.

Glamping is so last season. Come fly away to a luxe, cunningly conversationist jungle book in the heart of Cambodia.

A new addition on an empty swathe of China’s otherwise crowded coastal hub offers a chance to see Hainan island as more than just a developing skyline with ocean views. Eloise Basuki checks into the Capella Sanya and experiences a five-star version of local life.

Often considered a gateway town, Vientiane is an underrated destination in its own right. Laurel Tuohy wanders its heritage streets and finds hip new hangouts that are reinvigorating the city.

Bintan is known as a resort paradise, with many visitors never straying far from their hotels’ manicured grounds. But the island’s diversity makes for a pastoral family trip.

The Datai Langkawi has reopened after an extensive renovation and the astute realization that the modern traveler’s greatest luxury is learning to commune with nature. On a wellness sojourn, Jeninne Lee-St. John finds the best of intentions under the rainforest canopy.

Off the south coast of Burma, the barely touched, largely uninhabited Mergui Archipelago beckons the intrepid sailor. We check the phone at the cabin door for an exploration of the new eco-resorts in one of the least touristed places in Southeast Asia.

With an influx of luxury hotels and experimental Malaysian restaurants, plus a community of small bars, it is now worth lingering in Kuala Lumpur.

From a former royal guesthouse to a room with sweeping Mount Fuji views, these intimate, extravagant and picturesque resorts are just the spots to celebrate those once-in-a-lifetime moments.

With its landmark heritage buildings, and now shimmering skyscrapers, Dong Khoi Street is undoubtedly Saigon’s most prestigious address. But it’s the drag’s more inconspicuous charms, squirrelled away in century-old apartment blocks, that continually coax Connla Stokes to the area.

Flaunting 60,000 kilometers of sun-kissed coast, Australia is awash in beaches. Those in the know don’t need to share the sand.

On the shore of Western Australia, once-sleepy Perth is coming of age as a new culinary and creative destination.

A once-sleepy suburb of Saigon is coaxing art lovers, shoppers, and even the scenesters and socialites away from downtown.

From the balcony of her luxury tent above the forested hillside at Rosewood Luang Prabang, Eloise Basuki gets a new perspective on the former capital of Laos, and finds there’s plenty to discover beyond the town’s heritage quarters.

As Fiji lands new resorts, international flights and cruises, the South Pacific paradise is trying to preserve its own Eden.

This prehistoric Malaysian island is making moves with the help of new luxury and old species.

SEEMS THE JOINT DEVELOPERS of luxury-lifestyle complex HKRI Taikoo Hui were laser-focused on hospitality with personality, because they’ve each plucked the most luminous brands from their portfolios: in addition to The Middle House, this mini-district in Jing’an also boasts The Sukhothai Shanghai. The original hotel named after the ancient Thai capital is lush and resort-style […]

CULT FAVORITE BOUTIQUE BRAND The House Collective, of Swire Hotels, is opening its fourth property, The Middle House, this month in Dazhongli, one of Shanghai’s oldest neighborhoods, on the southern side of Nanjing Road West. Its rounded, aluminium louvered exteriors create a stylish, environmentally friendly façade that modernizes traditional Shanghainese architectural elements—a thought process the […]

IT’S FITTING THAT THE FLASHY W brand would commandeer prime position here in the tallest building in Puxi, overlooking the Huangpu River. Opened last summer, W Shanghai—The Bund, like many of its sister hotels, is a Technicolor music video on steroids (the Cloud on The Bund suite has a hanging bed in a birdcage), but […]

The new St. Regis Shanghai Jingan is unabashedly dripping in glamour. Read our review of the hotel, complete with bloody Marys and abalone.

The new Capella Shanghai is a stunning historic urban resort.

Hua Hin is becoming one of Thailand’s most versatile destinations, with something for everyone. Minimalist urban boutique? Check. Sprawling family-friendly resort? Got it. A holistic spa escape? You bet.

On a jungle-shrouded private island in Fiji, a reclusive billionaire has created what may be the world’s most extravagant resort.