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Sunset yoga, meditation and a 6am ‘fun run’: What it’s like to join a wellness retreat in Phuket

A sunset yoga class is part of the wellness programme at SAii Laguna Phuket.
A sunset yoga class is part of the wellness programme at SAii Laguna Phuket.

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8 best hotels in Taipei for affordable luxury stays: Rooftop pools, skyline bars and more

Best hotels in Taipei for affordable luxury stays
Best hotels in Taipei for affordable luxury stays

Is there a spycam in your hotel room? What you need to know before checking in

Spycam technology has gotten more advanced over the years, with cameras getting smaller and easier to conceal.
Spycam technology has gotten more advanced over the years, with cameras getting smaller and easier to conceal.

Hyrox travel: How hotels are tapping the global fitness racing boom

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CREDIT: HYROX
rmhyrox - AIG HYROX Singapore event 2025 2 

CREDIT: HYROX

A no-nonsense guide to Tokyo’s sushi scene

Prices and demand for sushi joints in Tokyo have increased in recent years in tandem with Japan’s growing popularity among international travellers.
Prices and demand for sushi joints in Tokyo have increased in recent years in tandem with Japan’s growing popularity among international travellers.

China, Japan among popular destinations at NATAS travel fair amid concerns over Mid-East crisis

Tour agency ASA Holidays sees a rising demand for tours to Chinese destinations. The company is one of 74 exhibitors at the Natas Travel Fair held from March 27 to 29.
Tour agency ASA Holidays sees a rising demand for tours to Chinese destinations. The company is one of 74 exhibitors at the Natas Travel Fair held from March 27 to 29.

After ‘priceless’ violin flies on lap, Lufthansa changes carry-on rules

Lufthansa Group, citing “customer feedback,” said it would be applying a new, more generous” carry-on policy for small instruments, such as violins, trumpets or ukuleles.
Lufthansa Group, citing “customer feedback,” said it would be applying a new, more generous” carry-on policy for small instruments, such as violins, trumpets or ukuleles.

The Conscious Traveller

In Nepal’s Bardiya National Park, rising tiger numbers bring new challenges

Sal forest, Bardiya National Park. The park in Nepal’s remote south-west offers superb wildlife viewing without the crowds, and is becoming one of Asia’s best places to see these wild cats.
Sal forest, Bardiya National Park. The park in Nepal’s remote south-west offers superb wildlife viewing without the crowds, and is becoming one of Asia’s best places to see these wild cats.

Weekend Trip

Langkawi travel guide: Where to stay, eat and play in Malaysia’s Jewel of Kedah

lklang - temple – A unique boutique hotel, the Temple Tree resort is home to eight distinctive heritage houses with just 21 rooms. All 80 to 120 years old, the houses are original homes taken from different parts of Malaysia, restored to give guests a unique heritage experience.

Credit: Leslie Koh
lklang - temple – A unique boutique hotel, the Temple Tree resort is home to eight distinctive heritage houses with just 21 rooms. All 80 to 120 years old, the houses are original homes taken from different parts of Malaysia, restored to give guests a unique heritage experience.

Credit: Leslie Koh

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9 best boutique hotels in Kuala Lumpur

Best boutique hotels in Kuala Lumpur
Best boutique hotels in Kuala Lumpur

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