Regent Seven Seas Cruises brings a new era of luxury travel in 2025
As luxury travel evolves, the world of bespoke cruise adventures is becoming increasingly popular with multi-generational travellers and those with the ability to remote work. Regent Seven Seas Cruises recently announced their extraordinary 2025-2026 Voyage Collection, which invites travellers to embark on unforgettable journeys filled with cultural immersion and personal connection. Let us take a look at what this luxurious cruise liner has in store for us in the coming months.
Well-being and wildlife: Should luxury resorts be using animals in their human wellness programmes?
Resorts with wildlife or horses roaming around say interaction with animals enhances guests’ wellness, but what about the well-being of the animals?
How India has reclaimed heritage sites to create incredible luxury travel resort destinations
From Rajasthan to New Delhi, heritage sites, including a 230-year-old fort, converted to luxury hotels are sustainable options to preserve and revive existing buildings.
Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf unveils refurbished Arabian Houses
In a stunning reimagining that combines tradition with contemporary design, Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf has unveiled its newly refurbished Arabian Houses, offering a luxurious retreat nestled within the lush landscapes of Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah. This intimate resort, known for its unique charm and tranquil ambience, invites guests to immerse themselves in a world where personalized experiences foster relaxation and connection.
Top family-friendly hotels in Asia in 2024
Travelling with extended family can be a rewarding experience, but finding the right balance between shared adventures and personal space is key. We've handpicked a selection of exceptional hotels across Asia that cater perfectly to multigenerational getaways, offering spacious accommodations, engaging activities and thoughtful amenities to ensure everyone has an unforgettable time.
A US$600,000 5-day space travel programme with Virgin Galactic
As space tourism emerges as the next frontier in luxury travel, pioneering companies like Virgin Galactic navigate significant challenges that could redefine the industry’s landscape. Exorbitant costs, safety concerns, environmental impacts and ethical dilemmas complicate the journey toward making space accessible to a broader audience. Hill Choi Lee explores the intricacies of commercial space travel and its implications for discerning adventurers and the planet.
£40 million townhouse is one of many offerings at London's Chelsea Barracks
The Chelsea Barracks has gone from being a symbol of military might to one of the UK‘s most anticipated property developments. Hill Choi Lee visits one of London’s most prestigious addresses to witness how these military barracks became the city’s most expensive real estate.
Own a piece of the Aman lifestyle with its first standalone residences in Tokyo
Aman unveils its first standalone branded residential project –Aman Residences, Tokyo – which is now going through its second phase of sales.
Aman sibling Janu unveils its inaugural hotel in Tokyo
Janu, meaning ‘soul’ in Sanskrit, opened its inaugural hotel in Tokyo, marking the inception of a robust and expanding pipeline of 12 properties.
Where to stay: A grand view at Grand Hyatt Seoul
Minutes away from downtown Seoul, Myeongdong and Itaewon districts on top of Mount Namsan, the stately Grand Hyatt Seoul has been a fixture of the capital city’s landscape for over four and a half decades. An urban retreat that is perfect whether you are travelling solo or with family, for business or leisure, Hill Choi Lee finds out what this Grand Dame of Seoul hospitality has to offer.
Review / Tailor-made luxury for group travellers at Àni Private Resort
Looking for a bespoke, fun-filled travel destination for groups? Àni Private Resort could be your answer. Hidden on the serene island of Koh Yao Noi, Thailand, the resort offers a luxurious escape for group travellers seeking privacy, relaxation, and tailor-made activities. After a three-night-four-day stay on a personalised programme, Hill Choi Lee reveals what it’s like to be taken care of hand and foot.
4 New winter journeys with Belmond's Venice-Simplon-Orient Express
The original icon of the rails, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a Belmond Train, unveils four new winter journeys between Paris and the French Alps with their inaugural routes scheduled at the end of the year.
The Peninsula opens Istanbul location with gastronomic promise across all its properties
To coincide with the recent opening of The Peninsula Istanbul, The Peninsula’s stunning new property along the Bosphorus invites guests to all its properties to sample the artistry of Turkish cuisine.
Rolex explorer Steve Boyes ventures on Great Spine of Africa expeditions
Through its Perpetual Planet Initiative, Rolex is supporting Steve Boyes’ Great Spine of Africa series of expeditions, traversing thousands of kilometres of rivers that have never been scientifically documented.
Review / Is the new Soho Warehouse in downtown Los Angeles worth the trek?
With its cosy and gorgeous interior, Soho Warehouse is a comfortable, homelike place to relax and socialise, but will millennials make the trip to its virtually deserted area of downtown?
How Netflix’s Chef’s Table star Jeong Kwan put temple food on the map in Korea – and where to taste the best
South Korea’s answer to culinary tourism, temple food, is made from home-made, meatless ingredients and locally-sourced vegetables, and is used to practise Buddhism.
Review / Amanoi, Aman’s luxury resort in Vietnam – where there is no shortage of adventures
Peaceful residence in the Vinh Hy Bay hills is just right for couples or families who want to keep adventurous activities an option.
Why ‘the next Spielberg’ – the UK’s youngest film director, Elliott Hasler – is screening his films at Soneva Jani in the Maldives
He’s just 18, but UK film director Elliott Hasler could be the next Steven Spielberg. Meet him and learn from him at the Soneva Jani luxury resort in the Maldives.
Shoot a meteor shower in Chile: how astrotourism has put stargazing on the travel map
Millennials are getting hooked on the photo opps that go with astronomy tourism, with destinations like New Zealand, Hawaii and the Canary Islands on the uptick.
Why Nicholas Clayton, Capella Asia CEO, puts ‘life priorities’ first
Despite his demanding schedule, the boss of the luxury brand is determined to enjoy a full life focused on health, relationships and career.