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BRITISH DUO PETER PILOTTO’S SATCHELS COME WITH A SLOT AT THE BASE SO THAT ONE CAN SLIDE IN AND ATTACH ONTO THE METAL HANDLE OF ANOTHER.

Wellness holidays are becoming increasingly popular and these getaways make the perfect “mumcation” or family vacay.

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

Poland, known to be the shipyard to some of the world’s top yacht brands and commercial vessel builders, is strengthening global confidence in its domestic brands and expertise.

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

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.

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

Only a few months old, this luxury hotel is an oasis in the middle of the ocean.

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

JOURNEY THROUGH NEW HOROLOGICAL VISTAS WITH WATCHES INSPIRED BY THOSE WHO TRAVERSE UNEXPLORED TERRAIN.

Six female journalists, six stops, one Great Ocean Road – this writer relishes the camaraderie of a female road trip on Australia’s most famous coastal route.

A trio of resorts is subverting expectations of Sri Lanka by offering highly distinctive experiences.

Serene and warm, Alizee Brion’s beachfront home offers a glimpse into her personal world. KArie Monie finds out more.

KEEP CLEANING WITH SWAPPABLE BATTERIES

What happens when you star in not one, but two of the most talked- about blockbusters this summer?

Nelson and Terence Loh took a gamble on their careers. Now there’s no stopping the cousins who are changing the rules that health care has played by for far too long.

Let these travel buzzwords lead the way to your next escapade

SPANISH TEAM MAPFRE won overall Leg Zero honours ahead of China’s Dongfeng Race Team in the build-up to the 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race, which starts from Alicante, Spain on October 22. 13th Volvo Ocean Race – Leg Zero; August 2-16, 2017

The city and its surrounds provide a pick-me-up for body and soul.

LEGENDARY AUSTRALIAN SAILOR DAVID WITT WILL SKIPPER HONG KONG’S FIRST ENTRY IN THE 2017-18 VOLVO OCEAN RACE WHILE ALSO AIMING TO LEAD THE 100ft SCALLYWAG TO VICTORY IN THE 73RD ROLEX SYDNEY HOBART YACHT RACE IN DECEMBER.

Take time to savour the paradise of Hurawalhi.

13th Volvo Ocean Race; October 22, 2017-June 2018

Located on 90 hectares of clifftop land perched above Jimbaran Bay, the award-winning Ayana Resort and Spa Bali features majestic sunset and ocean views complemented by a white-sand beach shared with Rimba Jimbaran Bali, making it the destination’s only integrated resort.

Legendary oceanographer races against time to create hotspots to save marine animals from extinction.

REFIT TIME CAN ALSO BE AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE YOUR VESSEL.

HONG KONG AND NEARBY GUANGZHOU in China’s Guangdong province will each host a stopover in the Volvo Ocean Race for the first time in the 2017-18 edition of the 45,000nm round-the-world yacht race.

FROM INDONESIA TO THAIL AND AND MYANMAR, ENJOY EXPLORING SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL SCENERY IN SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST STUNNING CHARTER YACHTS.

NAMED THE European Powerboat of the Year 2016 and the recipient of a Boat Builders Award for 2015, the 16.2m three-deck Galeon 500 Fly is available for sale by Asiamarine. The model is equipped with three cabins accommodating up to six people and features a large interior space. Boasting a 725hp engine, the customisable hull has a unique beach mode that extends the width of the cockpit to 6m by dropping down both the port and starboard sides.

Keep your family hale and hearty with Ocean Health’s nutritional supplements.

THE RISING IMPORTANCE OF the Gulf of Thailand

THE SIXTH EDITION OF the China Macau International Yacht Import & Export Fair (Macau Yacht Show) will return to Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, where visitors can experience this yacht event with the theme “Ocean Environment & Technology”.

Leave technology and stress behind at this island getaway in Mozambique.

ARETHA LOH discovers that there’s more to this laid-back beach destination than meets the eye.

Much more than a honeymoon destination, Mauritius is a jewel floating in the Indian Ocean. With incredible beaches and a growing reputation for adventure sports, this lush tropical island is also home to some of the world’s best spas.

Ago Bay is known for its pearls, and legend says it is the birthplace of the precious lustrous mollusc. Today the bay area, midway between Kyoto and Tokyo on the eastern side, emerges not only with shiny allure but also as a haven of wellness, a perfect escape from the city to rejuvenate.

THE PAST 12 MONTHS HAVE SEEN IMMENSE DEVELOPMENTS IN CURING THE PLASTIC PLAGUE. COULD THIS MEAN THE FUTURE OF OUR OCEANS MAY NOT BE AS DEPRESSING AS MANY HAVE THOUGHT?

The region offers many great places to visit, and an even greater selection of vessels to make your boating holiday perfect.

Never been to Okinawa? This hidden gem is perfect for your next family holiday

Rainforest and rough seas, surfing and storms – vancouver island is a rugged and wonderful destination for adventure or relaxation.

REL A XING IN THE PHILIPPINES ON A BOAT FROM EL NIDO TO CORON IN PAL AWAN PROVINCE.