Tag: Weekend escapes
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Spotting pygmy elephants, eating UFO tarts: Why Sandakan should be on your Sabah travel list
Not far from Singapore, this laid-back harbour town is the gateway to Borneo’s extraordinary wildlife – but stay awhile for its fascinating wartime history, fresh seafood and distinctive local eats.
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Bangkok’s historic Custom House reborn as The Langham’s newest luxury hotel
The 1888 riverside landmark has been lifted, restored and reimagined as a 75-room hotel, with its heritage buildings reserved for restaurants, bars and public spaces.
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Trade Bali’s traffic for a boat to Nusa Lembongan
A short ride from Sanur, the island offers beachside dining, surf and dive sites, stylish stays and easy access to its neighbouring islands.
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5 Singapore hotels to check into for the National Day long weekend
From neighbourhood stays in Chinatown and Selegie to a quieter Sentosa escape, these hotels offer plenty of reasons to play tourist at home over the SG61 long weekend.
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Where to book a National Day staycation in Singapore for the SG61 long weekend
Whether you are after fireworks, festive dining, family activities or a restorative break, these Singapore hotels have lined up packages for the National Day long weekend.
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What to do in Song Wat, one of Bangkok’s coolest neighbourhoods near Chinatown
From street art and indie boutiques to Michelin-starred dining and old-school shophouses, Song Wat offers a different way to explore Bangkok beyond the usual tourist trail.
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Race first, holiday after: Why Hyrox fans are turning competitions into vacations
From Bangkok to Incheon, Hyrox participants are building entire trips around race weekends – and collecting cities along the way.
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Luxury hotel Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur to open in late 2026
Travellers can now reserve stays at the all-suite luxury hotel set to open in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle in late 2026.
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Ancient archery, riverside picnics and sunrise at Borobudur: Inside Amanjiwo, Java’s meditative resort
Nearly 30 years after it opened, Amanjiwo remains one of Asia’s most iconic resorts. With Borobudur temple always in view, a stay here reveals how thoughtful design, culture and nature can transform doing nothing into an art form.
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Private villas, nature walks and slow luxury: Mandarin Oriental Desaru Coast finds its third life
A former One&Only resort begins a new chapter as Mandarin Oriental Desaru Coast, offering private villas, sea views and a quiet tropical escape just two hours away from Singapore.
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