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Centara Hotel Manila
Best Hotels in Asia for Shopping
Nothing’s more relaxing than snagging a couple of comfort buys. Head to these swank establishments—attached to luxe malls or in prime shopping districts—for some much needed retail...
Naked Stables Private Reserve
Top 10 Eco-friendly Retreats in Asia
Eco-geeks will love these retreats that are constructed with sustainable materials and powered by solar energy, as well as promote local crafts and produce.
Stéphane Junca, Secret Retreats
Interview: Stéphane Junca of Secret Retreats
The managing director of luxe boutique hotel group Secret Retreats (which includes properties like Jeeva Beloam) speaks about his passion for Asia and expansion plans.
Sanaeha Pub
Historic Phuket
It’s high time to return to the historic streets of Phuket Town, where a quiet cultural revival is taking place.  
Amari Hua Hin
Top 10 Beach Resorts in Asia
Private beaches (for an exclusive sunbathing experience) plus diving, boating and dining by the sea—these resorts in Asia have plenty to keep you occupied.
Tai O Heritage Hotel
Top 10 Hotels with a Historic Twist in Asia
Get nostalgic at Asia's most beautifully restored retreats in heritage buildings.
Interview: Hot Wheels
Founders of cool car club The MINI Mob (www.theminimob.com) Ivan Ng and Kimberley Olsen talk about organizing the city’s largest convoy, good driving music and what makes life interesting.
Four Points Sheraton Sandakan
Asia's Top New Holiday Destinations in 2012
From a meticulously-planned vacation to a spur-of-the-moment weekend jaunt, there’s never been a better time to explore the region. For our Grand Openings 2012 guide, we’ve rounded up 70...
Bangsar Street, Malaysia
Top Citybreak Vacations in Asia
Singapore might well "come alive" for F1 weekend later this month, but we can't blame you if you're bored to death of the whole thing by now. So why not use the weekend tactically and get...
Anna Koh and Tay Lay Suan from Stilettos Travel
Singapore Sparks Interview: Anna Koh and Tay Lay Suan of Stilettos Travel
Anna Koh and Tay Lay Suan founded Stilettos Travel, Singapore’s first and only travel company dedicated to women’s travel. They offer a unique buddy-pairing service, helping women find...
Tranquil Resort at Wayanad, India
Five Treetop Lodges in Asia
Looking for an interesting alternative to high-rise hotels? Check out the treetop accommodation options in the region.
Mandarin Oriental
Singapore's Best Staycations for National Day 2012
Planning to take a long weekend off this National Day? Pick a getaway spot with a great view of the fireworks like these Singapore hotels.
Air Asia
Battle of the Budget Airlines
Figuring out which budget airline to fly with for that weekend getaway has always been a pain. Not any more.
David Rockwell, W Singapore
Interview: David Rockwell, W Singapore designer
David Rockwell, founder and CEO of American architecture firm the Rockwell Group, designed the swank new W Singapore at Sentosa Cove set to open on September 16. He tells Ric Stockfis about hot...
Airbnb.com
5 Ways to a Pain-Free Vacation Rental Experience
If you’re not used to peer-to-peer rental, it can seem a little daunting. After all, you can’t go running to Reception if there’s a problem. But by following some simple, sensible...
Luggage Shopping
Travel in style with these sleek new luggage designs.
Airbnb
Rise of the Vacation Rental
Why your next holiday really ought to be a rental.
Raifana's rented apartment in Barcelona <br />Credit: AirBnB
I-S ASKS: How Was Your Vacation Rental Experience?
I-S readers give us the low-down on their experience with Airbnb, Roomorama and other P2P vacation rental sites, as part of our story: Rise of the Vacation Rental.
www.campinmygarden.com
Quirky Ideas for Budget Travel
Traveling on a budget? These offbeat services help you get your basics straight on the cheap.
China - Castle on the Bund
Luxurious Homestays in Asia
Luxurious accommodation options in Asia that make you go, "Seriously? Can I stay here?"
Awesome Villas
Asia's Best Villa Rental Agencies
It’s hard to think of a better way of doing Bali (or Phuket, or any other island for that matter) than by renting a villa. Here are three of our favorite agencies.
Spice Roads, Bhutan
Best Active Holidays around Asia
Kyle Ganapathy finds ways to commit to your fitness resolutions while traveling the world.
Ric Shreves, founder of GottaGetaway (blog.gottagetaway.com)
Singapore Sparks Interview: Ric Shreves
Ric Shreves is the founder of GottaGetaway, an online travel startup based in Singapore. He’s authored books on open source technologies and speaks frequently at Internet and travel industry...
W Retreat Koh Samui
Top Hotels in Koh Samui
Boutiques, resorts and remote retreats in Koh Samui worth checking into.