7 ways to fly like a VIP for less

June 04, 2017

We can’t all afford private jets and first-class airborne suites — but watching the pennies doesn’t have to mean compromising on comfort and class

Singapore

Sleep: Singapore

February 21, 2017

From a beachside hotel with a chic Gallic-granny vibe to an island retreat with a croquet lawn, accommodation in the Lion City is an eclectic affair

Thailand

Sleep: Bangkok

January 26, 2017

From rooftop pools and space-age lobbies to water limousines and hidden nightclubs, Bangkok’s eclectic array of eye-catching hotels are a big part of the city’s exuberant charm

Malaysia

Sleep: Kuala Lumpur

November 05, 2016

Butlers, signature spas, rooftop pools — Kuala Lumpur does a good line in luxury hotels

Singapore

City life: Singapore

May 28, 2016

A financial powerhouse, a playground for young and old, and rich in history and culture, Singapore is a lot less predictable than you think — and a lot more fun

Malaysia

Malaysia: In the thick of it

March 30, 2016

In Malaysia’s far north lies Belum National Park, a rainforest refuge for birds, bugs and endangered mammals. Yet for all its natural wonders, it’s an uphill battle for survival

Japan

Sleep: Tokyo

September 05, 2015

There’s no shortage of hi-tech, high fashion and high jinks in the Japanese capital, but a little exploration reveals serene green space, wooden Shogun-era shops and traditional ryokans, too

Thailand

Thailand’s top 5 beaches

August 06, 2015

Head to this tropical Southeast Asian hotspot for some of the best beaches on the planet, and kick back under a swaying coconut palm or swim in a labyrinth-like rock pool teeming with candy-striped bannerfish

Singapore

Sleep: Singapore

April 12, 2015

The city-state is brimming with places to stay, but which hotels hit the mark? We reveal all, from laid-back hideaways to grande dames oozing colonial opulence, and hipster pads in Chinatown taking design to new…

China

City life: Shanghai

October 17, 2014

Possessing a voracious appetite for all things new, this technicolour Chinese city excels at hip drinking dens, OTT luxury malls and fancy hotels — although it still has lashings of the Shanghai of old, from…