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Marriott unveils its latest new-look resort
The hotel giant's Phuket property gets a grand makeover. 
Ayutthaya transforms into Kyoto in latest development proposal
Someone's pretty nifty with Photoshop. 
Second-class sleeping berth. Credit: SRT
New express trains to run between Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Here's how they will look.
Travel times will be cut by up to three hours.
5 sexy pool villas near Bangkok for you and your friends
Gather the gang for a weekend getaway.
3 great reasons why your summer should be all about San Francisco
Not that you need too much persuasion to spend some time in San Francisco this summer, but thanks to a fabulous reopened museum and plenty of up-and-coming neighborhoods, you’ll have all the...
Jakarta's swanky new all-suite hotel
Four Seasons opens in the Indonesia capital. 
Phuket’s top zipline service opens second location
The new Roller Coaster zipline is no monkey business.
The best bars to drink local craft beers around Thailand
From Phuket to Ayutthaya, these bars are worth traveling for. 
Tegallalang Rice Terraces. Credit: Peter Nijenhuis.
A guide to spending 48 hours in Ubud, Bali
Two days of culture and nature away from the seashore.
Northern Samui’s latest sunset spot is gorgeous
The views aren't bad, either.
AJ Hackett Sentosa - Artist impression. Photo Credit: AJ Hackett International
Singapore is getting a crazy bungy tower
So you can fulfill your Mission Impossible fantasies.
Strandbeest by Theo Jansen
5 great reasons to head to George Town Festival 2016
Dutch sculptor Theo Jansen’s Strandbeests will be the star attraction—giant, kinetic sculptures made from PVC skeletons and powered by the wind.
Sleek, modern, beautifully lit—this is not your regular Phuket Town dorm
Hao Hostel also offers bike tours and a ready supply of local craft beer.
Luang Prabang. Credit: Mark Lehmkuhler.
Bus service to connect Nan with Xayaburi and Luang Prabang
A new overland route to Laos's stunning former capital. 
Al Jissah, Oman. Credit Jason Pitcher
You can now fly low-cost from Bangkok to Iran and Oman
The Middle East awaits with these direct flights.
Phuket Town's latest bar offers a huge range of craft beers
Ice-cold beer among the Chino-Portuguese architecture.
Milaidhoo Island Water Pool Villa, Maldives
These three new boutique hotels are among the best in Asia
The properties in China, the Maldives and Vietnam have joined Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
Mu Ko Surin National Park. Credit Axel Drainville
Thailand closes 14 more dive sites due to tourism damage
Like Koh Tachai, these spots might be too beautiful for their own good. 
10 of the best and most affordable Airbnbs around Thailand
These places are literally so much better than any hotels even close to their price.
Kuala Lumpur's latest luxe hotel comes with super-exciting restaurants
The new St. Regis Kuala Lumpur takes its cues from Manhattan high-rises.
Hard Rock Cafe opens its first new Thailand branch in five years
Rock'n'roll island getaway, anyone?
This Myanmar-inspired hotel in Chiang Mai sets out to spoil its guests
Did someone say free minibar? 
Chiang Mai’s first book fair launches next month
Have you "booked" that next trip?
Star Wars takes over Hong Kong Disneyland next month
Pack your lightsaber.