Being highly volcanic, Japan has thousands of onsen (hot springs) all across the archipelago. To be classed as an onsen, an establishment’s water must contain at least one of 19 minerals, such as iron, sulphur or hydrogen carbonate, and be naturally warmer than 25 degrees Celsius. According to the Nippon Onsen Research Association, there are […]
Home to one of Asia’s largest – and most competitive – spa scenes, Hong Kong is the ultimate city for a pamper-break. From express treatments to bespoke traditional therapies, Hong Kong’s day spas offer the widest range of options, and with most spas now operating until 11pm (or later), it’s easier than ever to squeeze […]
From Tokyo to Amsterdam, people across the globe eagerly await the arrival of sakura season each year. Originating in Japan, the ancient tradition of hanami (flower viewing) sees communities coming together to celebrate the unrivalled beauty of cherry blossom in bloom. Legend has it that emperors and members of the Imperial Palace used to host […]
The Maldives is back! Excellent numbers in these early months of 2021
Cerulean sky and turquoise sea merge at Amanpulo, a whisper-quiet private island retreat in the in the Sulu Sea accessible only by a private plane. Amanpulo’s powdery white-sand beach stretches the full 6.5-kilometre perimeter of Pamalican Island, enclosing an unspoilt tropical wilderness. A pristine coral reef awaits exploration just offshore. The calm, clear seas in front of the Beach […]
Kyoto’s Gion district, a 15-minute drive from Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, is one of the few areas where spotting these women in their exquisite kimonos is less of a rarity. You might see them walking in pairs between the okiya (geisha house) and the ochaya (tea house) to preside over a dinner meeting. Delight your senses with a Kyoto-style kaiseki dinner sampling […]
The Danna Langkawi is a reflection of a timeless luxury vacation that nestles against a backdrop of nature’s beauty. As an award-winning hotel in Langkawi, Malaysia, they offer an elite holiday experience that enable you to find supreme comfort amidst an inviting ambience while admiring the unrivalled views of the sandy beach, marina bay, Andaman sea […]
Intimate conversations over cocktails. Dazzling encounters in the beauty of art and science. Exhilarating parties on top of the world at Marina Bay Sands. Discover a hotel of architectural wonder in the heart of thriving Singapore, crowned by the world’s largest rooftop infinity pool. At your fingertips, the best of spectacular nightlife and entertainment, celebrity chef dining […]
Created as China’s first urban resort, The PuLi Hotel & Spa is centrally located in Shanghai’s Jing’An district, making it a perfect enclave for travelers who want to be in midst of the action but based in a serene setting. The striking interiors—all polished tile floors, sumptuous silk wall coverings and contemporary furniture—are accented by reproductions of […]
Eight years after the first LVMH Cheval Blanc hotel opened in Courchevel (booked solid from day one) comes beautiful ultra top-end Cheval Blanc Randheli – Noonu, Maldives, designed by Jean-Michel Gathy, who also created One&Only Reethi Rah. Here he’s used the same large-scale, cathedral-roofed template for the beach villas, and the detailing is superb. The setting is […]
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