Audrey Phoon

For a 4D3N itinerary, the Seven Stars covers over a thousand kilometres of track.

Kyushu’s Seven Stars: a journey to remember

Japan’s earliest luxury overnight train shows no signs of slowing down after 12 years

Kalkudah Beach Hotel is putting an under-visited region of Sri Lanka on travellers’ maps once again.
TRAVEL

Kalkudah, Sri Lanka: Beauty and the beach

This remote hotel on the coast offers the perfect environment for an intimate, secluded getaway

A private beach villa on Cempedak Island.
TRAVEL

Destination wellness

As people increasingly dedicate time and travel to well-being, hospitality companies are responding with ever-more tailored offerings

Damai Spa is a portal to a multitude of innovative wellness offerings.
THE ART OF HOSPITALITY

World of well-craft

Grand Hyatt Singapore and its well-being director, Thea Wong, are pioneering a new dimension of wellness for the hospitality industry

At the palatial Oberoi Amarvilas, every room comes with a private panorama of the Taj Mahal.
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India’s golden hour

The country’s most famous sights may be brimming with history, but discovery still awaits

Ed Sheeran on stage in Bhutan.
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Ed Sheeran and Bhutan show the way ahead for music tourism

The isolated nation and first-time concert host is showing developed countries how to make music tourism more meaningful and sustainable

An iceberg in the Northwest Passage.
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North by Northwest: Journey to the Arctic

In pursuit of polar bear sightings, one writer retraces part of a fabled, remote sea route that for centuries has bewitched explorers

Sound healing is quickly becoming one of the world’s biggest wellness trends – the market was valued at US$1.12b in 2023, and is forecast to more than double by 2032.
HEALTH & WELLNESS

Saved by the bell

Sound healing is a growing trend in wellness tourism. A former corporate director turned sound healer shares the art and science of...

Vault focuses on local designers with vintage and more avant-garde items.
STYLE

Value in vintage – Melbourne raises the bar on second-hand fashion

With conscious consumption trending for 2025, Australia’s style capital emerges as a key hub for curated archival and vintage fashion

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Conquering the Pacific Ocean

Crossing the world’s largest body of water is a lesson in what makes life unforgettable