Winner of UN Tourism’s Best Tourism Village award in 2021, Nglanggeran offers visitors experiences from hiking to tours of its cacao and durian farms, all run by locals through a working group.

The first-ever Capella property in the Greater Bay Area will feature 57 suites and 36 unique ‘sky villas’ spread across 17 floors, plus interiors by Paris-based firm Moinard Betaille

Base yourself at a luxury tented camp or recreated fort to discover the evocative city of Jaisalmer and the beautiful desert with its leopards and Rabari tribe

Officially back with a bang, Hong Kong’s neighbouring getaway sports a fresh crop of luxury stays – here’s our pick of the new openings to book now

According to one culture official, the New Cathedral of Coimbra, in Portugal, served as the model for Macau’s Church of St Paul – of which only the facade remains, following a fire in 1835.

With 588 rooms, the hotel has suites that wow and an aesthetic that leans into the urban grit of its surroundings – without losing the luxurious touch

Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown has been transformed into a buzzing neighbourhood full of new restaurants, shops and bars that manages to retain its heritage. Here’s what to eat, drink and do there.

The opening of the Palazzo Versace Macau was a night to remember – John Legend sang, while the likes of Donatella Versace, K-pop’s Taecyeon and Thai actor Blue Pongtiwat mingled at the Grand Lisboa Palace’s latest luxury opening

Sphere, in Las Vegas, uses millions of LEDs to create images that bring art to the masses. One of the multibillion-dollar venue’s creative leads talks about what goes into making the visuals.

Raffles at Galaxy Macau and Andaz Macau are the latest additions to the integrated resort’s list of hotels, not to mention the convention centre and entertainment facilities

Don’t skip downtown – Venice Beach, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills may be top of your bucket list, but central Los Angeles is quietly emerging as must-visit destination

Feel like an aristocrat on board Belmond’s British Pullman, which has welcomed aboard royals like Queen Elizabeth and Prince Harry, or cross western Canada amid stunning views with Rocky Mountaineer

Orchard Road’s western end is more laid-back than the rest of Singapore’s most famous shopping street, but new hotels and rejuvenated malls are bringing a new vibe to the area.

Planning a trip to Taiwan but hoping to go beyond the tourist traps? Check out these world-class recommendations, from Moonrock’s locally inspired cocktails to CMP Village’s gorgeous glamping tents

Nyepi Day, the Balinese New Year – falling on March 11 in 2024 – will see 24 hours of silence, restaurants and public transport shut down, and nobody leaving their homes. It’s Bali at its most peaceful.

Phrae, 200km outside Chiang Mai, in Thailand, used to be at the heart of the teak trade, and the exotic wood can be seen in the architecture of its tourist-free town, in its museums, mansions and temples.

The Disconnect to Reconnect programme at Ritz-Carlton’s Mandapa is the ideal antidote to mobile phone addiction – lots of wellness classes to fill the time, and access to all the resort’s dining options and perks

A rubber tree grove visit, watching local purveyors make fresh coconut crepes, harvesting dokongs and more highlights from our trip with the luxury group’s Stay for Good initiative

Foreign visitors to mainland China say they are more willing to visit and splash out hundreds of US dollars a day on flights, retail spending and dining if they can get in for free and avoid a lengthy application process.

As Bali battles overtourism, this sustainable stay could be your guilt-free oasis of calm on the paradise island

The recent jump in people heading from Hong Kong to Shenzhen at the weekend suggests you can enjoy a lot more for much cheaper in the mainland Chinese city. We compare a packed day in each.

Tickets for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Singapore sold out near-instantly, and hotel bookings are getting snapped up quickly by overseas fans – here are 8 luxury stays to know

From Europe’s highest football pitch to a Unesco heritage site in Italy and the world’s longest golf course, in China, these sporting venues boast scenery that matches the action they host.

Russian entrepreneur Felix Demin reveals why his Private Jet Villa – a new luxury residence in Bali built in an old Boeing 737-200, which rents for up to US$6,500 per night – was so hard to create.

The countries are boosting exchanges, but some analysts question whether Chinese outreach can succeed as it relies heavily on government channels.

Nail your colours to the Philly cheesesteak mast at Geno’s Steaks or Pat’s King of Steaks, browse Reading Terminal Market and the Franklin Flea Market, and don’t miss a hop-on, hop-off bus tour

As tourists explore George Town’s alleys and lanes armed with street art maps, they discover a living canvas that narrates the history of Malaysia’s Penang Island from trading hub to cultural haven.

Rediscover the Thai capital by staying like a local at the 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok – a luxe hotel just a stone’s throw away from the vibrant and cool Sukhumvit neighbourhood

Celebrating its 400th birthday this year, Tainan in southern Taiwan is a bounty of design, culture and architecture, with buzzing night markets, delicious hotpot, historic temples and colonial touches.