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Open-plan living and dining room at Soga Forest Chalet in Niseko, Hokkaido, with vaulted timber ceilings, exposed beams and floor-to-ceiling forest views.

Niseko Between the Snows

Niseko is famous for its winter powder. In August, Japan's best-known ski resort turns back into green farmland and birch forest. At Soga Forest Chalet, a luxury villa managed by Elite Havens, guests will find three ensuite bedrooms, a beautiful and spacious living room, and a hard-working concierge team.

Hotels & Resorts JAPAN The Frequent Flier

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Passalacqua: the world's best hotel for 2023

Inside Passalacqua: one of the world’s best hotels

Christine·

Inside Passalacqua Lake Como, the intimate 24-room villa hotel in Moltrasio that was named the world's best hotel and remains one of Europe's finest.

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Chef preparing a dish in the open kitchen at Baan Phraya, the Thai fine-dining restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok.

A Good Reason to Cross the Chao Praya in Bangkok

Christine·

Inside a century-old riverside residence at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, Baan Phraya reimagines Thailand’s culinary heritage through Chef Phatchara “Pom” Pirapak’s contemporary fine dining. We crossed the Chao Phraya for an unforgettable final dinner in Bangkok.

Asia-Pacific Food Trips The Frequent Flier

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Loy Dream, Anantara’s restored Thai rice barge, cruising the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok

The Long Way to Ayutthaya

Christine·

A four-day private voyage aboard Anantara’s Loy Dream, a restored century-old Thai rice barge, takes us from the Gulf of Siam along the Chao Phraya to Bang Pa-In Palace and the ancient capital of Ayutthaya.

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The minimalist lobby at Numazu Club, a Michelin One Key luxury retreat in Shizuoka, Japan, overlooking the reflecting pond and estate gardens. Photographed by Travelife Magazine.

The Quietest Luxury in Japan

Christine·

Just two hours from Tokyo, Numazu Club is one of Japan’s most quietly remarkable luxury stays. In this first-person account, Christine Cunanan explores the Michelin One Key retreat through its historic architecture, serene gardens, tea rituals, wellness experiences, and understated hospitality, discovering why this eight-room estate offers a completely different vision of luxury travel in Japan.

Hotels & Resorts JAPAN Ryokan

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Historic French colonial courtyard at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi featuring elegant balconies, warm lighting, and classic architecture

The Hotel That Has Seen Everything: Inside Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Christine·

Step inside Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Vietnam’s most iconic luxury hotel. From French colonial elegance and wartime history to impeccable service and timeless charm, discover why this legendary property remains one of Asia’s most celebrated addresses.

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Fujiya Hotel Hakone heritage building surrounded by mature trees in Miyanoshita, one of Japan’s oldest luxury hotels

Fujiya Hotel, Hakone: A Study in Graceful Persistence

Christine·

Step back into the golden age of travel at Fujiya Hotel Hakone, one of Japan’s most storied hotels. From its magnificent heritage architecture and hand-painted dining room ceiling to traditional breakfasts served in a former Imperial villa, this historic retreat offers a rare blend of nostalgia, elegance, and authentic Japanese hospitality. Perfect for travelers who appreciate history, character, and the timeless appeal of another era.

Hotels & Resorts JAPAN

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Luxury glamping pavilion at Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape in Bali, featuring an open-air design surrounded by tropical rainforest in the Payangan Highlands near Ubud

Luxury Glamping in Asia: Why Nature Has Become Luxury Travel’s New Frontier

Christine·

Luxury glamping in Asia is redefining luxury travel in 2026. From rainforest retreats in Bali and safari-style camps in Thailand to immersive nature escapes that blend comfort, sustainability and adventure, discover why more travelers are choosing extraordinary outdoor experiences over traditional resorts.

Asia-Pacific Hotels & Resorts

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The Millen Penang on Millionaire’s Row

Florence Ang·

Penang is a city of stories, and The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection—with stunning seafront views is its most...

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Luxury safari landscape at Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve in South Africa, featuring dramatic sandstone cliffs, vast green plains, and pristine natural scenery in the Cederberg Mountains.

WINDOW INTO AN ALMOST PERFECT WORLD

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Bushman’s Kloof — A Sanctuary Between Stone and Silence Hidden deep within South Africa’s Cederberg Mountains, Bushman’s Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat is where the land itself seems to breathe history. Here, sandstone cliffs glow gold at dawn, ancient San rock paintings shimmer in shaded ravines, and the still air carries stories dating back over 10,000 years. This UNESCO-protected landscape offers more than scenic grandeur — it is a journey into South Africa’s cultural and natural soul. Days at Bushman’s Kloof begin with guided nature drives through rugged valleys where mountain zebras and klipspringers roam freely. Afternoons are for spa rituals, wildflower walks, and riverside picnics, while evenings unfold beside candlelit fires and starlit skies — a celebration of African hospitality beneath constellations that have guided travelers for centuries.

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