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Visit this private island an hour from Singapore where cars do not exist; rooms from $224 a night

A King Deluxe room at The Westin Nirup Island Resort & Spa.
A King Deluxe room at The Westin Nirup Island Resort & Spa.

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These fine-dining restaurants in culinary city Shenzhen are worth the splurge

(From left) Steamed Stuffed Buns from Yong Fu Xiao Xian, Chef Water Tang with wild-caught seafood at Shekou Market.
(From left) Steamed Stuffed Buns from Yong Fu Xiao Xian, Chef Water Tang with wild-caught seafood at Shekou Market.

Sofitel Krabi’s new Le Petit Prince Kids Club: A family holiday with a literary twist

At Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra, the indoor play area has zones inspired by the settings in classic children's book Le Petit Prince.
At Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra, the indoor play area has zones inspired by the settings in classic children's book Le Petit Prince.

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5 best places to eat on a 48-hour foodie trip to Penang

Photo by Judith Tan
Photo by Judith Tan

Weekend Trip

Lavender farms and wildlife trails: Best Perth attractions for a family holiday

Go beyond major hotspots such as Margaret River and check out lesser-known family-friendly activities such as wildlife trails and scenic beaches.
Go beyond major hotspots such as Margaret River and check out lesser-known family-friendly activities such as wildlife trails and scenic beaches.

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Batam’s top eats: Cafes, the best kueh lapis and a kelong worth travelling to

Batam's new establishments include Itsumo Tart, which sells high-quality tea-based desserts in an industrial-chic setting.
Batam's new establishments include Itsumo Tart, which sells high-quality tea-based desserts in an industrial-chic setting.

Weekend Trip

Ride horses, go fishing and travel slow in Hualien along Taiwan’s eastern coast 

Horse riding is one of many activities available in Hualien's coastal areas.
Horse riding is one of many activities available in Hualien's coastal areas.

Weekend Trip: Sip on craft cocktails under $10 at Jakarta’s best bars

Jakarta's up-and-coming cocktail scene offers tremendous value, with happy hour cocktails going at less than $10.
Jakarta's up-and-coming cocktail scene offers tremendous value, with happy hour cocktails going at less than $10.

Drive three hours from Jakarta for Korean fine-dining? It is a culinary journey worth taking

Jung Chan Dining in Bandung is a 12-seater private dining restaurant that regularly draws diners from Jakarta.
Jung Chan Dining in Bandung is a 12-seater private dining restaurant that regularly draws diners from Jakarta.

Weekend Trip: Phu Quoc is Vietnam’s overlooked island paradise on the rise

Sunset Town, a tourist attraction inspired by the Mediterranean, was opened in Phu Quoc in 2024.
Sunset Town, a tourist attraction inspired by the Mediterranean, was opened in Phu Quoc in 2024.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.