Southeast Asia
South-East Asia’s version of the Orient Express is back, better than ever
It might not enjoy the same history as the original Orient Express, but the five-star service and opulent decor have the same appeal.
- by Penny Watson
★★★★
Airline reviews
Airline review: This cheap (nearly) lie-flat bed is perk-free but worth it
There are no screens in this budget business class, but the best entertainment of all is being able to sleep.
- by Kate Allman
Here’s what the ultimate island resort looks like
Nowhere does resorts better than the Asia-Pacific. From food to pools to wildlife, here are the best of the best.
- by Craig Tansley
New Singapore hotel is a foodie’s paradise
The new-build mid-scale hotel comes with six distinct dining and drinking options.
- by Julietta Jameson
Beyond Bali and Thailand, smart young travellers are now heading here
This bustling and rapidly changing Asian city is now a magnet for younger travellers.
- by Jimmy Thomson
This once-sleepy coastal pocket is Asia’s next big thing
Ho Tram is an undiscovered gem that’s ripe to play a big part in Vietnam’s plans to increase tourist numbers.
- by Julietta Jameson
This wondrous Bali resort is a work of art
There are few resorts in Bali that manage to be both luxurious and authentically sustainable, but this one does.
- by Penny Watson
★★★½
Hotel reviews
This good value hotel offers a relaxed vibe in bustling Bangkok
The design of this hotel creates a vibe that feels more like a resort than a city hotel.
- by Craig Platt
This mediocre airport could do with a personality transplant
The good news is that, for most Australians who pass through, an hour is the longest you’ll have to spend here.
- by Jenny Hewett
★★★★★
Hotel reviews
This perfect Asian resort is heaven, if you can afford it
We’ve arrived at Heaven. No, I’m not being hyperbolic. The dreamy Intercontinental Da Nang Sun Peninsula Resort is broken up into Heaven, Sky, Earth and Sea.
- by Katherine Scott
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