Aureum Palace Hotel

This luxury resort and spa is located among Bagan’s ancient temples, making it an ideal base for easy exploration. Villas are set inside the property’s landscaped tropical gardens, some with private pools, others that replicate the temples themselves; all sleekly designed with distinct Burmese features. There’s also an art gallery, pool and spa, for when […]

Misool Eco Resort

Striking the balance between luxury and conservation, Misool is located in remote southern Raja Ampat, surrounded by uninhabited islands, inside 1,220 sq. km. No-Take zone and 46,000 sq. km. Shark and Manta Sanctuary. The resort’s villas offer seclusion, alongside white sand, and coral-rich water. The beachside restaurant serves up fresh organic fare, with a terrace […]

Uma by COMO, Paro

At this luxury resort in Paro Valley, villas are each situated in their own glade, with valley, forest and mountain views, combining artisanship with contemporary luxe. The property features Bhutanese hot stone bathhouses, an indoor pool with alfresco sundeck, steam rooms, and a yoga studio with valley views. It serves as an ideal base for […]

Shangri-La Tokyo

In central Tokyo, close to the Imperial Palace and famed shopping district Ginza, the hotel is well situated for exploration of the city. The hotel houses a collection of 2,000 artworks by Japanese and international artists and a health club with a gym and indoor swimming pool, as well as CHI Spa. Dine at Japanese […]

Kata Rocks

Situated between Kata and Kata Noi beaches, the oceanfront resort’s hillside villas overlook the Andaman Sea. Each of the 34 Sky villas are spacious and fitted with interative iPad technology, plus each one has its own private infinity pool. Elsewhere on the resort, guests can dine at Oceanfront restaurant, check out the resort’s bar and […]

Singapore Art Week 2014: Hong Sek Chern’s solo exhibition ‘Sleepless in the City’

Artist Hong Sek Chern drew inspiration for her solo exhibition from Spanish painter Francisco Goya, whose etching “The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters” dwells on the idea of sleep. Depicting how city folk struggle to rest, the paintings are thought provoking with the artists’s signature multi-point perspective. Notable works that caught out attention were “Celestial […]