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The Ritz-Carlton’s luxury cruise arm is launching routes from Singapore for the first time ever
Sail to Maldives, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh and more on the all-suite Luminara superyacht
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Brace yourselves for three months of Circle Line train delays lasting up to 30 minutes in early 2026
Don’t worry, there will be shuttle bus services to help mitigate the crowd. Here's the lowdown.
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There’s a brand new Singapore-Batam ferry route with round-trips at $76
Passengers will land directly at Gold Coast Bengkong instead of Batam Center
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A new high-speed train will start running between Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur in December 2025
This new Electric Train Service (ETS) will get us from Singapore to KL in four hours, sans the jams
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Fancy a road trip in Malaysia? You’ll finally be able to rent an RV for that in 2026
Campervan rentals for tourism purposes are finally going to be made legal
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Indonesia is the first in the world to implement biometric ‘seamless corridors’ in airports
Long queues at immigration may soon be a relic of the past
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I visited one of the best islands in Asia – and found a Mediterranean dreamscape in Vietnam
From sunsets and fireworks to pastel-hued streets, Phu Quoc turns a classic island break into something unforgettable
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These are the Michelin Key-awarded hotels in Asia most worth visiting
The wild, the historical, and the spiritual make these hotels destinations in themselves
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This sprawling metropolis in Southeast Asia overtakes Tokyo as the world's largest city
And guess what? Nine of the top ten most populous cities are in Asia
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I stayed at this beautiful Chengdu hotel and yes, it was worth skipping the city centre
This quiet, design-forward mansion near Jincheng Lake Park has one of the best breakfasts in Chengdu, dreamy courtyard views and serious old-meets-new charm
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This luxury hotel in Beijing houses one of the world's largest collections of Salvador Dalí's artworks outside of Spain
Hotel Éclat is part hotel part art gallery with pieces by Andy Warhol, Francis Bacon, Zhang Xiaogang and other acclaimed artists
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Weekend getaways: 11 best breaks in Southeast Asia for every type of traveller
We all could use a break from the daily grind – and what better way than an easy weekend getaway? With short flights and minimal planning, you can trade...
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The perfect weekend getaway to Singapore
Singapore is a city of contrasts. One moment, you’re admiring futuristic skyscrapers; the next, you’re strolling through heritage neighbourhoods...
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The perfect weekend getaway to the Maldives
The Maldives is a stunning island paradise known for its unspoilt shores and pristine waters teeming with marine life. Located south of India and Sri Lanka,...
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The 11 best cheap hotels in Singapore
Who says budget rooms should be a bore? We've rounded up the best affordable hotels in Singapore for your next getaway
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The 16 best Singapore hotels right now
From quirky boutique rooms in cultural enclaves to luxury villas by the beach, these are the city's best hotels
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New hotels to check out in Singapore in 2025
Including a treehouse-inspired luxury hotel and one converted from a defunct train cabin
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The best city hotels in Singapore
Spend a weekend at these hotels located in towering skyscrapers boasting impressive views of the city
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The best romantic hotel packages in Singapore for a Valentine’s Day staycation
An all-in-one gift for your dearest.
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The most romantic hotels in Singapore
Get in the mood for love with these boutique and luxury hotels fit for a romantic stay
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Check out this new family-friendly hotel in KL
Your next stay in Kuala Lumpur just got twice as exciting with the debut of not one but two new properties. Nestled in the heart of the city, Marriott's...
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Family-friendly activities in Johor Bahru
JB's not just for cheap petrol and even cheaper food. Will Chin explores five kid-friendly attractions that's perfect for a weekend getaway
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Sleep in a safari tent, slurp fresh oysters and sail alongside dolphins as you take a road trip up the coast of New South Wales
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Queenstown
The beginning of autumn in New Zealand means you get to soak in the gorgeous outdoors – and the adventures that come along with it – without...
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Fancy an escape? A remote Irish island is hiring caretakers
The mostly uninhabited and very, very picturesque Great Blasket island is looking for two custodians
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A town in Sicily is selling €1 houses – and it’ll pay you to fix one up
Troina is the latest Italian town to attract new residents with rock-bottom prices and cash incentives
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France has its first ever Michelin-starred vegan restaurant
The crowdfunded ONA is overturning stereotypes about what this famously gourmet country likes to eat
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Paris’s most famous street is becoming a huge urban garden
The world-famous Champs-Élysées will be lined with all-new planted areas and ‘tree tunnels’ by 2030
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A 750-mile trail connecting NYC to Canada is now open
The trail is now open to hikers, bikers and more