Tag: Weekend escapes
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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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Beyond street food: The new hotels, restaurants and bars refreshing George Town, Penang
From the storied Eastern & Oriental Hotel and newly opened Soori Penang to Michelin-selected restaurants, independent bookstores and intimate cocktail bars, George Town’s heritage scene is finding fresh energy.
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Australian artist CJ Hendry brings immersive Flower Market and JuJu World to Gardens by the Bay
The IMBA Theatre at Gardens by the Bay will host the Flower Market from Jun 10 to 14, and JuJu World, the world’s first inflatable experience dedicated to Hendry’s very own collectible toy series, from Jun 20 to Jul 18.
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From Chiang Mai’s black house to the Bangkok skyline: Inside 137 Pillars
A derelict teak house in Chiang Mai became the unlikely beginning of 137 Pillars, linking a heritage hotel in Wat Ket with a sky-high Sukhumvit address.
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A fresh guide to Kuala Lumpur: Where to stay, shop and dine in and around the TRX district
With Malaysia’s first Kimpton now open in Kuala Lumpur’s Tun Razak Exchange, the city’s newest business and lifestyle district is making a case as a sleek stay-and-play base for shopping, dining and exploring creative neighbourhoods nearby.
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