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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SMOOTH SAILING • One-night weekend cruises by the Indonesian Ayana brand deliver a five-star island-hopping adventure to those with limited time off.

GOA GROWS UP • India’s Sunshine State now offers more than raucous beach parties and nightclubs, thanks to a crop of new bars, homegrown breweries, and craft distillers.

SHAPE SHIFTERS • Inkstones and jasmine petals are just some of the design inspirations behind China’s latest crop of cultural landmarks.

MALAYSIA ON THE MENU • These five Kuala Lumpur restaurants are celebrating the country’s native ingredients and rich culinary traditions in fresh new ways.

KOBE DECODED • Often passed over for neighboring Osaka and Kyoto, this Japanese port city is well worth a stop not just for its prized beef, but also an art and music scene fed by foreign flavors. Here’s how to make the most of it in just one day.

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PUTTING DOWN ROOTS • With Banyan Tree Holdings (banyantree.com) now celebrating its 25th anniversary, founder and executive chairman Ho Kwon Ping delves into the genesis of his Singapore-based hospitality brand and where it’s headed next.

WORLD-CLASS MACAO

WORLD-CLASS ARTS • In its final month, the inaugural Art Macao festival is a citywide celebration of Chinese and international creativity and culture.

WORLD-CLASS DINING

WORLD-CLASS ACCOMODATION • There’s no shortage of stylish places to stay in Macau, including no less than a dozen hotels with fivestar ratings from Forbes Travel Guide.

WORLD-CLASS ACTIVITIES • You could spend every day in October attending an Art Macao event or exhibition. But when you need respite, there are plenty of other diversions to keep you entertained.

HOUSE CALL • Showcasing the genius of one of Japan’s preeminent architects, a unique 10-room hotel has put down roots in a mountain resort outside Tokyo.

CHECKING IN

ISTRIAN IDYLL • Continental Croatia meets the Adriatic in Istria, a picturesque peninsula where ancient hilltop villages and gastronomic discoveries are among the many surprises.

WORK IN PROGRESS • Once a symbol of Korean modernization, the aging Seoul neighborhood of Euljiro is stepping into the limelight once again. But will its time-capsule quality survive?

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Natural Selection • Wellness these days continues to evolve in step with scientific breakthroughs, but there’s a growing movement to tap into nature and centuries-old healing traditions to treat our modern ills. From guided forest-bathing sessions in the Asia-Pacific region to five must-try facials around the world, here are a few ways to keep you feeling balanced and healthy.

ABOUT FACE • From cutting-edge treatments in the Maldives to face-muscle workouts in New York, here are five innovative facials around the world that will leave you looking better than ever

TOUCH WOOD • With its focus on appreciating the intricacies of the natural world, “forest bathing” allows us to take a step back from our increasingly wired lifestyles.

HEALING WISDOM • Reset your inner balance at these Bali wellness retreats.

The Myriad Charms of the PHILIPPINES • An island-hopping adventure across this beguiling archipelago allows you to...