2+ hour, 52+ min ago  (410+ words) The acclaimed designer behind some of Asia's most distinctive hotels has opened Hacienda Botanica, his 16-hectare Mexican-inspired retreat in northern Thailand, to guests. When asked to explain why his private estate in Chiang Mai looks nothing like Northern Thailand, Bill…...

18+ hour, 46+ min ago  (649+ words) The Cartier exhibition brings together nearly 400 jewels, timepieces and archival materials, including 24 historic tiaras in its final gallery. Twenty-four historic tiaras fill the final gallery of the latest blockbuster exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). For many visitors,…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (1063+ words) Francis Goh shares the lengths he guides FDAT Architects to design buildings that respect a site's context. Peruse FDAT Architects' portfolio and you'll be hard pressed to find an "alien building" " at least this is what its co-founder and director…...

5+ day, 29+ min ago  (204+ words) Brand Studio brand studio The luminous effect extends throughout the watch. The dial and rubber strap are also enhanced with Super-Lumi Nova pigments, while indices, numerals and grey hands receive their own luminous treatment. In daylight, the 250-piece limited edition…...

5+ day, 27+ min ago  (50+ words) CNA Luxury We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be. To continue, upgrade to a supported browser or, for the finest experience,…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (354+ words) A former One&Only resort begins a new chapter as Mandarin Oriental Desaru Coast, offering private villas, sea views and a quiet tropical escape just two hours away from Singapore." Here's a millennial fairy tale, children." Third time lucky, then....

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (737+ words) Behind its stained glass-panelled pintu pagar, this Mount Sophia residence brings together preserved architectural details, contemporary works and personal objects shaped by a life lived across seven cities. Earlier in her career, Koh worked in public relations, advertising, events and…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (1035+ words) From the storied Eastern & Oriental Hotel and newly opened Soori Penang to Michelin-selected restaurants, independent bookstores and intimate cocktail bars, George Town's heritage scene is finding fresh energy. I discovered Areca Books while visiting the newly opened Soori Penang. After…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago  (752+ words) The latest cohort of women entrepreneurs or fellows of the Cartier Women's Initiative demonstrates how women-led businesses are tackling some of the world's biggest challenges " from healthcare and employment to climate change and food security. When Cartier launched the Cartier…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (911+ words) Inside Explora I, the luxury cruise wooing non-cruisers CNA Luxury Caviar for breakfast, Pilates and pickleball classes, oceanfront suites for all " Explora Journeys is wooing non-cruisers and it's working A floating hotel whose address is the ocean, Explora Journeys offers…...