CAUSING SOCIAL MEDIA FRENZIES AND GARNERING SEVEN-FIGURE VIEWS PER EPISODE ON YOUTUBE, HIT THAI DRAMA 2GETHER: THE SERIES MADE INSTANT STARS OF ITS TWO YOUNG LEADS, VACHIRAWIT CHIVAAREE AND METAWIN OPASIAMKAJORN, PAVING THE WAY FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE.

As international luxury houses are forced to be more experimental with their approaches, the structure that the entire industry has run on is slowly but surely dismantling. But this might not be a bad thing.

Tee off at the world’s best golf club right here in Singapore.

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

Classic flybridge cruisers like the well-credentialled Maritimo M51 combine luxury with performance, a combination that has proven popular with bluewater sailors and sports fishers alike.

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.

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

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.

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

Lynn Tan takes a peek into a Los angeles apartment belonging to one of the head honchos in the entertainment business, who is surrounded by a-list neighbours.

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

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.

This apartment establishes a clear distinction between the indoors and outdoors, while still bringing them together in a unified style. Lynn Tan finds out more from the design team.

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.

For the well-heeled who subscribe to the belief that where you live is who you are, here are the developments that you should have on your radar.

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.

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.

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.

Not one to shirk a difficult challenge, London-based, GhanaianBritish architect David Adjaye is redefining the meaning of social architecture through changing the city’s landscape. Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle gets up-close with the man of the moment.

MIA DANCED INTO THE SPOTLIGHT AT THE MCY 96 WORLD PREMIERE IN VENICE, PIROUETTING IN FRONT OF A CAPTIVE AUDIENCE AND REAFFIRMING MONTE CARLO YACHTS’ STYLE AND SHOWMANSHIP.

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.

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

A trove of history and indulgence.

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.

High-end yachting is changing as a new generation of luxury travellers dreams of reaching remote destinations like papua new guinea, the northwest passage, svalbard, and antarctica’s ross sea. Now these wanderers can get there in style and safety. By Clare Mahon.

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

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

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.

These luxurious getaways have more to offer than sun, sea and sand.

Builders across the region are creating bigger, better, faster and more luxurious vessels than ever before. By Glen Watson

Sure, you know the Eiffel Tower and London Bridge, but where can you go to really escape the crowds? Check out our insider’s guide to these amazing cities.

These 55 women aged 20-34 dare to follow their hearts and do what they love. Here, they put their best faces forward.