LIFESTYLE

Ho Ren Yung at the Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree, a project that reflects her focus on sustainability and regeneration.

New Gen Hoteliers

Banyan Group heir Ho Ren Yung: ‘Better to be useful than happy’

The luxury hotelier on balancing inheritance, purpose and expansion

Summer 2026

Until recently, Zach Lee has stayed under the radar. He wears a shirt from Boss, and overshirt and jeans from Zegna.

New Gen Hoteliers

Zach Lee: Architect of Hotel Royal’s new future

Following the success of Baba House in Melaka, the group’s Harvard and Cornell-trained leader has major plans for its iconic but ageing property on Newton Road

Vinson Keefe Anggasaputro has tried his hand at a variety of entrepreneurial pursuits. He wears a ⁠shirt, blazer and trousers from Shanghai Tang.

New Gen Hoteliers

Vinson Keefe Anggasaputro: From trading virtual furniture to building a hotel

The serial entrepreneur on what he learnt from his businessman father and that huge gamble he took buying the former Selegie Centre

Manami Resorts sits on a sugar baron's "rest house" estate.

Travel

From sugar barons to spectacular sunsets: The sweet life in Sipalay, Philippines

High-society pedigree meets environmental responsibility in an intimate resort by a sugar mogul’s daughter

Most of Lord Howe Island is protected within a Permanent Park Preserve.

Travel

A world apart at Lord Howe Island

The secluded island off Sydney has just 400 residents and offers a quiet luxury escape from the city

Kohtei's ship-like structure is clad in wooden shingles adapted from the traditional kokerabuki technique.

Travel

On the design trail in Hiroshima

The historic Japanese city weaves architectural wonders into its multifaceted landscapes

Silversea cruise ships offer a refined sense of luxury.

Travel

Silversea Cruises in Asia: A slower, deeper way to travel

Come 2027, it will be the only global luxury line to offer a full summer season in Japan

Mollie Rogers Jean De Dieu says engagement is not about presence – it’s about emotional connection. She wears a tweed coat and leather pumps from Longchamp.

Btluxe Exclusive

Why emotions shouldn’t be swept under the rug – even at work

This business leader has good reasons for her passionate advocacy for emotional inclusion

Tan is the founder of The Omega Watch Club, and has a collection that's 400-plus strong.

Btluxe Exclusive

The Bon Vivant: George Tan on watches, Royal Salute and the art of refinement

The noted Omega collector and whisky enthusiast details why the finest things in life need time to be crafted perfectly

Lim was inspired to cook by her late mother, who “always made sure we had three dishes and one soup at every meal – we called it san cai yi tang”.

People At Home With Miele

Yvonne Lim: Food as a metaphor for love

The Singaporean actress and variety show host is also a star in her own kitchen

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