Acclaimed hospitality group Dusit Thani makes its way to Singapore amid a pandemic.

Thann founder Tony Suppattranont tells us how the brand went from obscure to having a global presence with a spa resort.

A new luxury resort promises to be a coastal sanctuary, and it’s so close to home.

Aman Kyoto’s minimalist design immerses guests in nature – and it can’t come at a better time.

Desaru Coast offers premium stays set amid the unsullied natural beauty of an era gone by.

A new retreat on Sumba island eases guests into a plant-based lifestyle.

From palm-fringed beaches to picture-perfect ocean views, these resorts in the Maldives are where you can retreat to for a slice of island paradise

SINGAPORE'S MOST NOTABLE INTERIOR DESIGN FIRMS OF 2019 AND THEIR OUTSTANDING PROJECTS.

Personalised luxury mingles with serene island life at Intercontinental’s first property on an atoll.

Powerful and passionate, this year’s 18 nominees in The Singapore Women’s Weekly’s Great Women Of Our Time Awards are not only making major strides in their respective industries, breaking new ground, they are also using their voice to lift up others.

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.

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

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Lying on a beach or mooching through a museum not your idea of a fun holiday? Maybe it’s because you crave the transforming challenge of adventure.

Private jet travel gains wider appeal with journeys becoming increasingly bespoke, offbeat and adventurous Writer Angela Goh

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Rwanda’s latest luxury eco-lodge offers sightings of gorilla families in their natural habitat.

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.

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

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Maldivian resorts sometimes rely too heavily on their looks, but Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villa has style and substance.

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.

Speed is discouraged on Asia’s first tropical rainforest immersion, where slow, silent roaming deep in Borneo’s jungle soothes the soul.

Kids and pampering are no longer mutually exclusive.

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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.

To welcome the Year of the Pig, bespoke luxury Portuguese rug manufacturer Ferreira de Sa designed the limited edition Fortune rug.

Disconnect all gadgets—it’s time to reboot the body, mind and spirit at one of these ultra-pampering spas.

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

We don’t all travel like billionaires to Davos, nor would we want to.

A spot of rejuvenation might just be the tonic you need to see out the rest of the year.

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

Let your heart pound with adrenaline at these daredevil destinations

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

Embrace the elements in accomodations that combine the best of the outdoors with the height of luxury.

At resorts from South Africa to Thailand, guests are no longer mere observers.

Start the new year fully recharged by booking a wellness getaway at these amazing resorts, where health and fitness are at the heart of it all.

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

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

Situated at the top of a mountain in Tamil Nadu is a 160-year-old bungalow offering the perfect retreat.

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

JUST FOR THE GROWN-UPS.

SUMMER’S SARTORIAL PLAYBOOK IS RICH IN BOTH COLOUR AND PRINT.

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.

And the living should be easy, but that’s not the case now. With the prevailing mood of dressing up even when you’re dressing down, the fashion bar has been raised for what to wear, wherever you are, whether it’s close by like Bawah – an island paradise an hour and a half from Batam – or somewhere further away like Croatia, or just Orchard Road.

Get some serious Instagram-worthy snaps while holidaying at this Bintan beach resort, says ELISA CHIA.

Its latest resort at Fiji (which opens on April 14) isn’t just another place of incredible natural beauty and sustainability – it is also 100 per cent solar-powered.

DESIGNED FOR PLE ASURE AND LEISURE, THESE VACATION SPOTS ARE PLUSH HOMES AWAY FROM HOME.

Design studio Black N White Haus created a home with a cosy ambience, by using warm colours and a mix of East and West elements.

ELISA CHIA'S first visit to Okinawa in Japan was made all the more memorable, thanks to a four-day stay at this family-friendly resort.

You'll love these hassle-free hen party destinations.

Hassle-free wellness retreat at Bali, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Australia or Indonesia. Take your pick!

The best getaway wardrobe is a combination of what keeps you cool while making you look cool: denim, anything with stripes (Breton or otherwise), and day-tonight dresses. As to where to go, we like it breathtaking yet nearby – like The Sanchaya at Bintan that takes us just one hour to get to (including clearing customs).

Three mummies tell us about their most memorable family vacations so far

Relax and recharge with yoga at these amazing destinations.

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

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

Essential Detox at Naman Retreat provides a mind-broadening reset.

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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.

Luxury resorts are shaping up to be holistic sanctuaries bridging Western medicine and alternative healing sciences.

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Check out the gorgeous resorts at this Malaysian island for those long weekend family escapes. ELISA CHIA experiences two of them.

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.

Spa heaven framed by nature.

Adults-only resort Breathless Montego Bay Resort & Spa provides the ultimate party experience with a beach club, fire pits, cabanas, five bars and lounges, and Jamaica’s only rooftop pool.

Amidst the city buzz and demands of daily life, a spiritual retreat with your sense of self the only focus can feel miraculous. These havens of solitude await around the globe – you just need to choose your favourite.

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.

Relax to the max at the luxurious Tanjong Jara Resort.

NESTLED ON A WHITE sandy beach amidst the northern tropical landscape in Cebu is a hidden gem. Land, sea and sky blend seamlessly to form the postcard-perfect backdrop of Kandaya Resort, an idyllic destination located in historic Daanbantayan that offers an enviable mix of serenity, adventure, relaxation and tradition to reinvigorate the body, mind and spirit.

PIMALAI RESORT AND SPA, winner of Luxury Wellness Spa at the World Luxury Spa Award 2016 and a part of Condé Nast Johansens’ spa collection, is a romantic, spiritual and natural sanctuary where the rainforest meets the sea.

Party and pampering in paradise.

AMATARA WELLNESS RESORT is the new benchmark for a life-enhancing wellness holiday experience in a luxury resort setting. Our concept is to help clients to achieve life balance through rejuvenating body and mind with healthy activities, wellness meals and blissful treatments. This is the kind of happiness that lasts a lifetime.

The American Southwest is as vast as it is varied, with everything from deserts and canyons to Alpine lakes and Aspen groves.

Welcome to spa country

Lake Austin Spa Resort is a healthy oasis in the heart of Texas.

AMATARA WELLNESS RESORT is the new benchmark for life-enhancing wellness holiday experiences in a luxury resort setting.

From fruit based to decadent chocolate indulgences, there is something inherently romantic about dessert, especially one that is shared with that special someone. The following 10 desserts are sure to fan amorous flames.

Nearly 25 years after it opened, the recently refurbished Amanpulo is still the gold standard when it comes to idyllic beach resorts.

Zannier hotels’ first five-star resort in asia, located in siem reap.

Run out of kid-friendly places to visit? Load your calendar with ideas from our guide to family fun – many for free!

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples expands its ‘grown on-site menu’ with new crops such as tomatoes, edible flowers and baby zucchini using a revitalised version of its CropBox. Aptly named ‘The Grow House’, it’s a sustainable, self-contained, hydroponic vertical system designed for precision farming.

Myanmar continues to open up to tourists, but right now it is still a country of undiscovered gems.

It’s worth getting away from it all to recharge your mind and body. We reap the benefits of an Ayurvedic retreat at a luxury resort in India. Here are the best bits. BY ZARELDA MARIE GOH

Treat the kids to an unforgettable winter holiday. SASHA GONZALES rounds up the family-friendly resorts you should check into.

The globetrotter’s guide to divinely worldclass destinations for your next great escape.

The highest five-star resort in the Middle East is nestled in the mountains of northern Oman.

Staycations don’t always have to be in a hotel. Singapore families are flocking to upscale chalets and local resorts that offer comfortable lodgings with cool facilities.

Tired of the same old family destinations? We suggest unusual places that are surprisingly kid-friendly.

Top-notch spas with unique treatments simply not to be missed

Healthy holidays where you can pack the kids (and the grandparents)!

Madeira is best known for its sub-tropical climate, beautiful gardens and lush mountainous terrain, a hotspot for walkers and nature lovers. A mere dot in the Atlantic Ocean, it’s a well-established port for cruise liners which is shaking off its reputation for sedate holidays as visitors discover its wild side

Asia’s Quintessential Tropical Spa Escape

Not ready for a long-haul flight with the kids? These destinations promise family fun in under three hours.

The globetrotter’s guide to eclectic retreats that relax and invigorate.

A decade after the tsunami, Phuket has bounced back with a whopping boom in resort properties.

Take more than a glimpse at the ancient rainforest’s secrets at The Datai Langkawi Writer Véronique Lo.

What do the expatriate community and socialites like Shabnam Melwani know that most of us don’t? They know there is this all-white store at Tudor Court (137/139 Tanglin Road), and it’s their one-stop designer store for all their resort wear and resort living needs.

Always a favourite among tourists who want to skip the crowds, Krabi has a lot more to offer. Writer Nicole Webb.

Perfectly located just a short walk from the UNESCO-listed Hoi An Ancient Town, Almanity Hoi An Resort and Spa, featuring 145 boutiques rooms, is the ideal location to explore the picturesque area. At Almanity, you will enjoy a very special offer: daily unlimited spa treatments during your stay at the My Chi Spa, the largest spa in Vietnam.

Instagram-worthy resorts? Yes please!

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ARE BOATER’S PARADISES THANKS TO MILD CLIMATES AND AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF MODERN MARINAS, PLUS SECURE AND STABLE ECONOMIES.

Thailand is a fun-filled tropical paradise that has something for everyone. A place where your options are only limited by the amount of time you have to spare. You can lounge by the pool and sip cocktails, or find adventure in the craggy limestone rocks or, better yet, put a little om into your oomph with our top 10 Thai yoga and wellness retreats.

Amatara Resort & Wellness is the new benchmark for life-enhancing wellness in a luxury resort setting. Tucked away in a quiet corner of this idyllic island, Cape Panwa overlooks a secluded bay lapped by the turquoise Andaman Sea. Our concept is helping clients reach a new level of happiness through balancing body and mind with healthy activities, diet and blissful treatments. This is the kind of happiness that lasts a lifetime.

With a staggering amount of outstanding natural beauty, Colorado is the perfect place to escape into nature. A visit to one of the state’s outstanding spas will complete your mountain sojourn Writer Rob McGovern.

A trip to Italy would be incomplete without a stopover in the Mediterranean’s largest island Writer Danielle Parla

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Pimalai Resort and Spa is a romantic, spiritual and natural sanctuary where the rainforest meets the sea. This uniqueness is not only limited to the spa operation, but embraces the essence of the entire resort, which are both embedded in nature. Verdant tropical gardens abound throughout with stunning villa accommodations located against the backdrop of the jungle with all its flora and fauna, yet still allowing for commanding breathtaking views across the bay. The resort has been designed thoughtfully to blend in with its natural environment as evident from the tasteful exterior and interior architecture.

Take a trip to one of these fitness-focused Caribbean islands and you’ll tone your body, relax your mind and restore your energy.

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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.

Looking out onto Lausanne’s imposing Gothic cathedral, the Swiss Wine Hotel & Bar provides a perfect base for a wine tour, showcasing the white wines of Lavaux. The region boasts some of the most beautiful and tranquil scenery in Switzerland. Studio MHNA’s ambitious project fuses contemporary and homely elements, with guest rooms combine raw and contemporary materials: wood, stone and cork juxtaposed with coloured glass, porcelain tiles and Jean-Paul Gaultier fabric.

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

Let’s face it – as long as there’s a cool pool and a sandy beach, your kids will have a great holiday. NIKKI FUNG highlights family-friendly beach resorts to check out.

There’s no better place for a staycation than Singapore’s only beachfront resort, Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa.

Visit the Maldives on a budget with the kids? With the right planning, it’s possible. ELISA CHIA shares her tips.

There are countless ways to explore the 60 islands that compose the british virgin islands. this is a caribbean country with remarkable diversity – read on to find the ideal island for your next adventure.

For the ultimate beach escape, it has to be an award-winning private island, eco initiatives optional – these are 10 to consider.

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Escape urban living with spa village tembok bali’s return to yourself retreat

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

If there’s one thing the Her World team can’t get enough of, it’s traipsing around the world – for work or play. Let our travel journals give you inspiration for your next holiday!