DestinAsian

DestinAsian is the only travel magazine in the world exclusively dedicated to covering destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. Published 6 times a year, it delivers regular features about food, shopping, spa retreats, luxury lodgings, design, and fashion, all backed by award-winning writing, photography, and design.

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GOOD TO GO

THREE’S A CHARM • A trio of new or updated offerings are bringing a fresh buzz to the shores of Sentosa Island.

COMFORT ZONES • These Japanese properties offer a hotel-based ryokan experience.

FERTILE GROUND • In an idyllic corner of Thailand, nature intermingles with contemporary art.

JUST YOUR CUP OF TEA • In Sri Lanka’s central highlands, a newly restored plantation bungalow comes with shimmering lake views.

READING THE ROOMS • This new book offers a deep dive into 100 years of Balinese hospitality and hotel design.

IN LIVING COLOR • A once-abandoned fishing village on a tiny island in the New Territories has been reborn as Hong Kong’s newest cultural attraction.

Unlock Asia-Pacific’s travel secrets.

Fully Booked • A literary celebration in Sri Lanka combines inspiring literature with sharp thought, art programs, and the historic backdrop of Galle Fort.

Surprises at Every Turn • A weeklong road trip across underthe-radar Shikoku reveals an island whose diverse landscapes are complemented by an easygoing vibe and rich connections to the past.

Let the Music Play • Rooted in global jazz traditions yet shaped by Malaysia’s multicultural heritage, the jazz scene in Kuala Lumpur is thriving as never before.

Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur • Malaysia’s first-ever Park Hyatt is also one of the world’s highest hotels, creating a calm sanctuary that soars above the buzzing streets of Kuala Lumpur.

Tasting Jordan • In a kingdom famous for its ancient ruins and desert landscapes, the food scene is shaping up to be the next big attraction.

HEALTH FIX BALI • IF THERE WAS JUST ONE PLACE IN THE WORLD FOR HEALING BODY, MIND, AND SOUL, IT WOULD BE THE INDONESIAN ISLAND OF BALI, A SPIRITUALLY CHARGED DESTINATION THAT HAS LONG ATTRACTED BOTH SPA-GOERS AND SYBARITES ALIKE. READ ON TO DISCOVER THE LATEST ADDITIONS TO THE LOCAL WELLNESS SCENE

ABOUT FACE FACIALS WORTH TRAVELING FOR • THESE RESULTS-DRIVEN TREATMENTS DELIVER RADIANCE AND REJUVENATION

WELLNESS SCOOP LONGEVITY • BOOST YOUR HEALTH WITH A PROACTIVE, PREVENTATIVE APPROACH TO WELL-BEING

LISTEN UP SOUND HEALING • FROM SACRED DOMES TO IMMERSIVE SOUNDSCAPES, THESE EXPERIENCES INVITE YOU TO TUNE IN AND SLOW DOWN

CRUISE

Breaking the Ice • Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot will achieve a world-first when it circumnavigates Antarctica in 2028.

GO NICHE ON THESE SPECIAL-INTEREST SAILINGS

Five Reasons to Choose River Cruising over Ocean Cruising

Smooth Sailing • Reborn in the wake of a tumultuous few years, Crystal now delivers an enhanced onboard experience—one that makes even a storm feel like a luxury affair.

Komodo Calling • This island-studded marine park beckons for adventurous yachting experiences.

8 NEW BANGKOK RESTAURANTS TO EAT AT

INTERMEZZO

Remembering the Little Red Ship • ANTARCTIC PENINSULA, CIRCA 1985

LANDS OF PLENTY • WITH THEIR DESERT-DOMINATED GEOGRAPHY AND SHARED SILK ROAD AND SOVIET HISTORY, THE FIVE COUNTRIES OF CENTRAL ASIA ARE OFTEN LUMPED TOGETHER AS ONE. BUT EACH HAS A DISTINCTIVE CHARACTER OF ITS OWN, AS A 3,000-KILOMETER OVERLAND JOURNEY ACROSS THIS VAST AND STORIED REGION REVEALS.

SIREN SONG • ON THE ROCKY SHORES OF JEJU, A FRESH GENERATION OF HAENYEO “SEA WOMEN” IS BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO THE SOUTH KOREAN ISLAND’S CENTURIES-OLD DIVING TRADITIONS.

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