Don't fret if you’re in need of a five-star lifestyle, and your bank balance is feeling decidedly three. Financial lifestyle blogger DAWN CHER susses out savvy ways to indulge in SG.

Besides the highly anticipated Milan Furniture Fair, the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair is another design exposition that has gained international recognition as a key industry event showcasing emerging trends.

Nestled in a high-rise designed by UNStudio, this new hotel, inspired by the surrounding landscape of the Chinese city of Hangzhou, features interior spaces created by AB Concept.

Venture into the breathtaking, fragile realm of the polar bear.

The latest bite-sized updates from the F&B scene.

The take-up rate for their tech solutions was initially slow, but these local companies – GTriip, Oddle and TiffinLabs – stuck to their guns. Now, there is no stopping their phenomenal growth.

The comparatively modest size of this apartment inspired the designer to delve deeper to create a luxurious yet practical holiday home for the client and his family. LYNN TAN reports.

The century-old mythical Hotel Lutetia in Paris reopens after four years of renovations with a design that propels it into the 21st century.

British interior designer Kelly Hoppen gives tribute to Mauritius’s tropical style throughout the spaces of this luxury hotel.

In addition to sophisticated design and idyllic surroundings, this family-friendly hotel offers a variety of activities for both adults and children.

Four superstar designers in their own right reveal their secrets to creativity and design.

We find out about Wildlife Reserves Singapore’s animal adoption programme, and how to be a part of it.

These local boutique gems in quaint neighbourhoods make for cool staycays when the circuit breaker period ends

Make plans to immerse yourself in the great outdoors – when the borders of the world eventually reopen.

An avant-garde tap company in Northern Italy is also the home to Casa Fantini Lake Time, an intimate luxury boutique hotel overlooking Lake Orta, one of Italy’s unsung jewels. Welcome to paradise.

More than the heart of the entertainment industry, the city of Los Angeles is also a hot spot for design lovers to check out the latest in interior styles and architecture.

Whatever your fancy, whatever your style, there’s an experience right here to stir up your wanderlust.

Paris-based interior architect Tristan Auer embodies the elegance of high-end French design like an ambassador of the French art of living throughout the world.

Nestled in a mid-century building, this design hotel draws inspiration from the Korean culture of its surrounding neighbourhood and the City of Los Angeles.

Decorated by acclaimed interior designer Jonathan Adler, this eccentric oasis reflects a Hollywood vibe in the middle of the desert.

This resort with a unique glamping concept has been drawing tourists from all over the world to its collection of trailers, tents and cabins located close to one of the most beautiful natural parks in the United States.

Lush and luxe escapades for a soul-reviving, peace-inducing overhaul.

CHI, THE SPA AT SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, SINGAPORE

Deepen your connection as a couple with getaways to breathtaking destinations.

These innovative openings in New York City encourage visitors to rethink art and design.

The Star Wars trilogies may be over, but Tozeur is about to rise.

History meets hospitality at this luxury heritage hotel in Sentosa.

Take centre stage with these stunning beauty looks inspired by your favourite K-drama heroines.

The Japanese lifestyle lends itself to wellness with a love for gardens, healthy eating and onsen baths.

Israeli designers are creating a new language of design from the city’s architectural past and multicultural present.

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, the first overseas property of The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts, stays true to the brand’s ethos of revitalising a historical landmark.

A Venetian palace remade as a hip boutique hotel.

You shouldn’t feel bad about taking time out to look after your well-being or spending on a much-deserved spot of pampering. Here are our picks for where to go. The reward: glossier hair, smoother skin, and feeling much more relaxed.

The city of Auckland has all the bustling excitement of a cosmopolitan hub with none of the overcrowded frenzy, and the SO Auckland sits at the very heart of it all.

If you’re after a trip that’s steeped in history, culture and heritage, check into these hotels for the complete experience

Designed by Meyer Davis and located in Music City, USA, this hotel is experiencing a revival while paying tribute to its fascinating past.

Homegrown furniture and design label Scene Shang launches its second store.

St. Regis arrives in Wan Chai along with a rich design narrative and a celebration of old Hong Kong.

Rosewood CEO Sonia Cheng bears out her belief that she knows exactly what today’s luxury travellers want in a hotel – by building places that she herself will stay in.

While weekend getaways to regional destinations allow one to relax with the tried and true, it is travel to the unfamiliar that inspires and provokes thought. Here, luxury travel agency Scott Dunn and resort operators share their recommendations and insights for 2020.

Where most see risks and disadvantages, Gary Xie sees potential in destinations less travelled – and proves his point with the success of Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts’ far-flung hotels.

The trends you gotta got behind before 2019 ends!

A new style of Champagne is bubbling up, offering aficionados distinct and differentiated tastes.

Standout interiors at The Berkeley’s new watering hole in London’s Knightsbridge.

In New York City’s Flower District, this new hotel accommodates a series of striking spaces designed by Yabu Pushelberg and Rockwell Group.

What we’re all talking about this month

Anantara’s Phuket flagship hotels and residences offer a breath of fresh air.

Thailand’s fertile jungles, wildlife and rich culture make the ideal landscape for a sustainable vacation.

Isn’t this the smartest kind of camouflage? You’d be hard pressed to spot the deluxe new Grand Park Hotel on a visit to Istria, the pretty heart-shaped peninsula in Northern Croatia.

A country steeped in history and heritage, Thailand captivates mind and spirit with ancient sites, temples and even secret tunnels. Writer Angela Goh

Writer Joyce Ip

The InterContinental-ANA Ishigaki Resort presents laidback, luxury living in beguiling lands that time almost forgot. Writer Elle Kwan Place

Pampering where exceptional design is a priority Writer Lorelle Williams

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Celebrated travel writer Pico Iyer examines the intersection between history and home in a new book about Raffles.

DAPPER GENT GILBERT MADHAVAN KEEPS TO CLASSIC SILHOUETTES BUT ISN’T AFRAID TO EXPERIMENT WITH PRINTS, TEXTURES AND TEXTILES.

In the middle of the Indian Ocean, this hotel celebrates both the joy of living, and the beauty and fragility of nature, through art.

Unveiled in April, the luxury hotel imagined by renowned interior designer Andre Fu pays tribute to the city’s culture.

She went green before businesses embraced eco-consciousness, and grew a two-person start-up into Singapore’s leading sustainable-packaging firm. Susan Chong’s story is one of single-minded vision armed with an ironclad resilience.

Stimulating the local economy, nurturing the community and protecting the environment—doing good could be as easy as booking into one of these luxe lodgings.

After a two-year restoration programme, the grand dame of Singapore returns—ready to romance again.

Newest restaurants at Raffles Hotel includes chef Anne-Sophie Pic's first restaurant in Asia- La Dame de Pic and Alain Ducasse's first mediterranean grill concept- BBR by Alain Ducasse.

In the foothills of Yunnan Province’s Meili mountains is a village with 22 homes that are more than 100 years old.

THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS THAT MAKE US…

Preserving a treasured heritage while updating it with a forward-looking mindset has crystallised Raffles Hotel into a space of timeless luxury.

Turn your next break into a staycation with these diverse, design-savvy boutique hotels born in Singapore.

Raffles Hotel Singapore reopens, setting the bar for sophisticated glamour and tantalising dining options.

AsiaSpa magazine is proud to announce the 15th annual AsiaSpa Awards.

Villa Foz Hotel & Spa, Porto.

Your guide to luxury travel & wellness.

Whether you’re after natural beauty and cultural ruins or want to party and lounge poolside, Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula is the place to play.

Treat yourself to indulgence and pampering after a day spent in Vietnam’s most liveable city.

These bucket-list hotels are not only immersed in nature but also work to protect the environments they inhabit, making them memorable eco-escapes.

Let scent be your guide to with Elemental Herbology’s Tailored Treatments at Hyatt Regency’s Melo Spa.

Hideaways for Your Next Stay.

Guide to Stylish Spas.

With touches evoking Bauhaus buildings, Modernist mansions and Postmodernist palaces, these hotels are sure to delight both architecture and art aficionados.

The epitome of luxury and impeccable service, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, is home away from home, not just for business travellers but also for holidaying families with children.

The way to the modern traveller’s heart is to combine thoughtful destination-centred design with cutting-edge technology.

FROM GLORIOUS BALLROOMS FOR GLAMOROUS CELEBRATIONS TO INTIMATE SPACES FOR THE MOST STYLISH WEDDINGS, THESE WINNERS IMPRESSED US THE MOST.

This is your guide to the winning face and body treatments in the 2019 Her World Spa Awards. Keep it somewhere safe – you’ll be referring to it often. What the Her World team loves about this batch of winners from beauty salons, medispas, swanky hotels and specialist boutiques: There’s a wellness indulgence for every week of the year, plus extras for tough times.

For almost two decades, this defunct terminal of JFK International Airport lay mostly dormant. After two years of restoration, it has become a space-agey hotel for the jet set.

Peru, not long ago aswarm with backpackers, has lately become a glamorous getaway boasting hotels whose design features complement the destination’s dramatic natural environs and reflect its complex heritage.

In southern Italy, a charming family palazzo has been transformed into an exclusive hotel.

Focused on providing affordable luxury, the 15th hotel by lifestyle brand Citizen M – the brand’s first in China – opened its doors in February 2019.

Designed by Pritzker Prizewinning architect Shigeru Ban, this boutique hotel is a peaceful haven in Japan.

Portugal’s beautiful Douro Valley is looking beyond its heritage of port to a future in fine red and white wines.

A place of unimaginable beauty, Chateau La Coste in the south of France is where art, architecture and wine converge and are in harmony with nature.

New properties to explore in the world’s buzziest destinations.

Turning old into gold, leading hotel brands are giving heritage buildings luxe new interiors.

Behind the operatic voice, the coiffed moustache and the larger-than-life personality lies a man who is transforming a storied French House, one kitten heel at a time.

These aren’t remote retreats but hotels that have your wellbeing at the heart of its front desk

This Wild West getaway combines European style and American craftsmanship.

Here's a list of the best restuarants in 2019 for a pampering meal.

You may not have heard of Luang Prabang, but if you’re looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle, add this UNESCO World Heritage Town to your to-go list for 2019.

Every Lunar New Year, we get more and more amazing yu sheng from hotels and restaurants – here are our top picks for this year’s lo hei.

Usher in the Year of the Pig with bounteous Chinese New Year feast

From tree-posing in Sri Lanka to fasciatherapy in Paris, retreat to these restorative spa destinations for a trip of the holistic kind

From the busy metropolis of Bangkok to the deep green of the Malaysian jungle, these stays will refresh the soul.

Whether you are staying in town or heading overseas for Valentine’s Day, these new luxurious lodgings will give you and bae endless reasons to stay in.

Miuccia Prada takes us into the Miu Miu universe with a one-night-only takeover. Welcome to the Club.

A design masterpiece with past and present intertwined.

Washington D.C.’s new social hub delivers thoughtful design and culinary delights in an eclectic atmosphere.

Sydney is home to a small hotel with big history.

Link bracelet straps are timeless and safe, but sometimes you want a watch that’s a little less ‘business’ and more casual. In these cases, opt for a mesh strap.

Centenarian hotel in Stockholm gets a youthful renewal.

What’s Christmas without tables of festive treats? MARY LIM rounds up the best offerings of the season to share with your kin.

Commemorate your Christmas festivities with the World’s Biggest Mouse Party

Life’s too short to waste on a substandard staycay. From a girls’ night out to a sexy weekend with your boo, here are some of the best staycation experiences for the millennial crowd – tried, tested, and approved by us.

Be part of an exclusive group to live in one of Singapore’s most distinctive landmarks.

Be part of an exclusive group to live in one of Singapore’s most distinctive landmarks.

If you prefer to be home for the holidays, we suss out the latest staycay promotions at these kid-friendly hotels.

Paris welcomes a chic boutique hotel.

Luxurious pop-ups allow guests to have their nature and their caviar, too.

This petrolhead has graduated from the final, Elite stage of Porsche Media Driving Academy at Sepang.

Plush stays popping up in obscure destinations give a sumptuous spin to immersing in nature.

Writer Pico Iyer looks to the quirks of the hermit kingdom as the basis to exploring an age-old question.

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, known for its commitment to wellness and sustainability, opens in Duxton.

The Weekly’s annual Great Women Of Our Time Awards aims to inspire the next generation, fuel entrepreneurial passion and galvanise women to be a force for change.

A look at the iconic buildings of Singapore’s skyline and the families behind them.

From a chic power lunch spot to bold, beautiful elixirs when you need them most.

Escape to a land that time forgot and explore the charming French colonial town of Luang Prabang in Laos.

Recharge your batteries at these tranquil sanctuaries both near and far.

New boutique hotel housed in a heritage shophouse.

Despite the expensive room rates, this hotel’s luxurious family suites are said to be always fully booked. ELISA CHIA checks in to find out what money can buy.

We document a relaxing night at the stylish Six Senses Duxton.

Having pre-dinner drinks is a great way to start an evening at Origin Grill & Bar. Decked out in dark wood and dotted with plush leather chairs, Origin Bar has a convivial vibe that makes you relax immediately. We enjoy the namesake Origin cocktail, a gin-based thirst-quencher made with spiced pineapple and sugar cane. We also have our eye on other intriguing cocktails such as Leaf The Curry (think curry leaf, tamarind, cardamom and aged rum), and tempting bar snacks (poached lobster roll with trout caviar, anyone?). Alas, dinner beckons.

Check in to these icons of hospitality for a soul-reviving retreat.

Birthplace of minimalism and the omotenashi ( Japanese hospitality) concept, Japan has always been a tourists’ favourite. Here are eight new hotels that offer the best of Japanese design and heritage.

Its first city hotel at 83 Duxton Road brings history and conservation together for a new kind of sustainability.

In response to the popularity of homestays, major hotel groups are muscling into the luxury home-sharing arena.

Why is Leeuwarden in the Netherlands the coolest place to dine in right now?

It is branded as Singapore’s largest play space designed and built for kids in a hotel. ELISA CHIA explains why you should plan to spend the day there.

The majestic Hotel de Crillon in Paris reopens after four years of renovations, creating buzz about the design steeped in modernity yet paired with the building’s 18th century roots.

Marco Pierre White, renowned chef and restaurateur, has successfully breathed new life into two old-world shop houses in Mohamed Sultan Road, converting them into a stunning restaurant and hotel.

Nothing melts away your daily stresses like a trip to the spa: Whether it’s a facial, massage, mani-pedi or wax, these award-winning beauty treatments will have you looking and feeling your best. A perfect spa pampering session is just an appointment away!

A hotel and hostel in Little India.

The city is filled with plenty of hot spots for design lovers to discover, but these 10 Insta-worthy boutique hotels will make you opt to stay in, instead.

The chic Mohamed Sultan district has seen its fair share of changes over the years, from being lined with rows of pubs and clubs, to becoming the locale of boutique hotels and expats.

We’ve got just the postcard-perfect reasons why you’ll want to make this your Milan address.

Check into these beautifully restored hotels in the bustling city or charming countryside.

These new menus featuring vegan offerings, natural produce and sustainable whole foods are not only good for you, but are wonderfully satisfying.

Striking architectuer and stylised interiors go hand-in-hand at these world-class escapes.

More ultra-luxe hotel brands are moving their sights from exotic resorts to urban escapes.

A MODERN EUROPEAN RESTAURANT AND BAR

SINGAPORE-INSPIRED LUXURY HOTEL IN BUGIS

AUN KOH AND WEE TENG WEN ARE DEFINING A NEW GENERATION OF PRIVATE MEMBERS’ CLUBS WITH STRAITS CLAN.

Looking for a new staycay spot? STEPHANIE YEO & ELISA CHIA check into two centrally located hotels.

ART AND HOTEL STAY EXPERIENCE IN LUXURY NEO-GOTHIC HOTEL.

Time for a romantic staycation with your bae this Valentine’s Day.

SWEDISH AND DANISH DESIGN AND HERITAGE COME TOGETHER IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT.

More rooms, a revamped cafe with more of its famous Peranakan cuisine and a luxury spa that will transport you to the Swiss Alps – all at the refurbished Swissôtel Merchant Court.

From crackling pork belly panggang to chilli crab turkey and chendol log cakes, FELICIA WONG and STEPHANIE YEO round up the local festive treats your family will love this holiday season.

A Trendy Boutique Hotel

Style Meets Passion at This Luxe Hotel in Italy

A diversification plan sees Chip Eng Seng go from building homes to creating out-of this world holiday experiences.

For well-heeled travellers, lavish decor, five-star service and luxury amenities set a hotel apart and the options are endless. With so many offering their own take on opulence, it now takes something extra to attract the upscale wanderlust. More than just comfort and style, today it’s all about whimsical escapism.

Even the most seasoned traveller seeking a hot new travel destination, or elusive ancient land, will be spellbound by magical Bhutan, possibly the ‘last Shangri-La on earth’ that lives up to its newfound hype

The white-sand beaches, ancient culture and incredible food of Mexico’s Caribbean Coast make it the perfect getaway.

A city impossible not to fall in love with.

HIDEAWAYS FOR YOUR NEXT STAY.

GUIDE TO STYLISH SPAS.

The inventive spirit of Dutch design is on full display at Amsterdam’s Conservatorium Hotel.

THE LAUNCH OF A NEW TOWER WING

Don’t just feed your fashion obsession with shopping trips—these designer eateries should be part of your stylish sojourns too

Jet-setters with an appetite for the finer things in life need to book a room—and secure dinner reservations— at Hotel Metropole MonteCarlo, stat.

IF YOU WANT A MODERN LUXE GETAWAY WITH YOUR S.O: THE WAREHOUSE HOTEL.

FOR A RESORT FIX WITHOUT THE PLANE TICKET: VILLA SAMADHI.

The right piece of plastic gets you more for your dollar, offers great deals on dining, and chalks up air miles super fast. These are the 10 best cards you need to have in your wallet.

The globetrotting retail fashion director of Net-a-porter and all-round tastemaker shares her cultural indulgences and pick of trends and new labels to know for Fall/Winter 2017.

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A BUDGET- FRIENDLY GIRLS’ DAY IN: HOTEL MONO

From a place of exile to a sun-and-beach paradise, Hainan has it all. 流放地蜕变度假天堂，拥抱海南的阳光海滩.

Art aficionados and stylish travellers will love The Whitby Hotel by Firmadale Hotels in Midtown Manhattan.

It is almost impossible to feel stressed in this beautiful UNESCO World Heritage town. The blend of Franco-Asian history, culture and architecture, the glacial pace of life and calm of the Lao people create a retreat of an entire destination, rather than simply hotel or resort retreats. Escape for a long weekend and suddenly deadlines, pressures and plans seem blissfully far away.

A HOTEL FOR THE HIP AND TRENDY IN GERMANY

Ornate chandeliers give way to greenery and natural light at Shangri-la Singapore’s renovated Tower Wing.

Fluffy yet creamy, packed with flavour yet surprisingly not overwhelming.

If walls could talk…

The first hotel to open on the Kowloon waterfront since 1995, Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong is set to create a vibrant hub in the neighbourhood.

Fun, learning and exploration are on the holiday agenda at these nearby family-friendly resorts that will have your kids begging to extend their stay.

Loh Lik Peng, renowned for design hotels, moves on from New Majestic.

Your preschooler never seems to want to hang out at the hotel’s kids’ club, no matter how exciting its activities are.

SHAKE UP YOUR MAKEUP WITH LANCÔME’S LATEST CUSHION FOUNDATION AND LIP ESSENTIALS

With its amazing themed rooms, a stay at this Hong Kong hotel feels like a holiday within a holiday,

Botanical ingredients in the French brand’s beauty products are also in the food and on the grounds of its convent turned retreat in Provence.

A trove of history and indulgence.

GET YOUR GIN FIX AT THESE BARS.

June 25–july 8 Healing Guru.

Seek refuge in the city’s sleekest spas.

“More soul” is why Singaporean hotelier Chris Teo set up shop in Japan’s old capital over metropolitan Tokyo.

It’s the quintessential american bag brand for the fun, preppy woman, but this s/s ’17, kate spade new york gets an exotic moroccan-inspired makeover. Imran jalal heads to the big apple to discover this meeting of cultures.

The stylish living spaces and warm ambience of this apartment reflect the homeowner’s passion for designing hotel suites.

Imagine working in a spa – such a serene atmosphere full of smiling professional staff. Easy life, right? We go behind the scenes and find out what leading a spa is really about

Offering sustainable luxury without compromising comfort is Jetwing Yala, one of the winners at the 2016 Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) Sustainable Hotel Award

HIDEAWAYS FOR YOUR NEXT STAY

Gen z hollywood scions, film’s new royals, fashion’s cultural elite and pop’s coolest style stars. What happened when chanel invited this rambunctious crew to the ritz for its paris cosmopolite metiers d’art show (not only to grace its front row and runway, but also to relive the hotel’s legendary high life that inspired the collection) last december? Noelle loh gives you an exclusive peek.

GUIDE TO STYLISH SPAS

Perfect views, food and spas

Founder and creative director of international design firm miaja design group and miaja gallery.

The fabled castle of Neuschwanstein is probably on many a traveller’s bucket list.