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A gorgeous uber luxury beach resort, The Sanchaya offers a quintessential retreat for those looking to escape the bustle of the city for a safe, secure and private weekend.  The Sanchaya is located on Bintan Island, an hour direct flight from Jakarta, and a convenient hop from Batam. With zero traffic, this secluded 9.6 hectares beachfront private estate boasts untouched white powdery beaches, privacy and ample social distancing, adhering to strictest health and safety protocols. Inspired by the European Salons of the 19th century, this Preferred Legend property embodies highly refined service and discreet atmosphere which are especially beloved by Hollywood and Bollywood A-listers and has hosted discerning dignitaries on their visits - paying homage to the attentiveness observe...

The first Meliá property to open in Thailand has launched a “resort within a resort” called The Level, that sets apart 55 luxurious rooms and suites as well as a private lounge and a raft of bespoke privileges. Overlooking secluded Choeng Mon Beach on the north-eastern tip of Koh Samui island in the Gulf of Thailand, Meliá Koh Samui’s 24 ‘The Level Pool Access Rooms’ have private terraces that segue to a remarkable 700m-long lagoon pool meandering through the resort’s lush grounds like a river. Thirty elegant two-story ‘The Level Boat Suites’ are made from meticulously refurbished merchant vessels that are more than 100 years old. Six of the boat suites afford vistas of the resort’s two-level infinity pool, with sunken seating areas and in-water lounges, and Choeng Mon Beach beyond. ...

Acclaimed restaurant Waku Ghin officially re-opens to the public (1 March 2021) at Marina Bay Sands after extensive renovations, offering the brilliance of Chef Tetsuya Wakuda over a widened repertoire that spans contemporary bar experiences, private dining and its signature Chef’s Table. From design inspiration to menu, the revamped Waku Ghin leans heavily towards Chef Tetsuya’s Japanese roots. The dining space, for instance, is designed by award-winning Japanese designer Yohei Akao, and features a minimalist design that integrates natural materials and intricate details that pay ode to nature and heritage.  At the restaurant’s new entrance located adjacent to its previous location, diners are greeted by a majestic two-tonne stone sculpture from Shikoku, Japan, towering over the r...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the opening of the 1,600-room Grand Hyatt Jeju in South Korea, the largest Hyatt hotel in Asia Pacific. This highly anticipated opening also marks the return of a Hyatt hotel into Jeju Special Autonomous Province, an island on the southern end of the Korean Peninsula renowned for its rich history and cultural traditions. Part of the new Jeju Dream Tower, the island’s iconic twin-tower landmark, Grand Hyatt Jeju embodies the modern Korean lifestyle, offering leisure guests, business travelers and locals an impressive selection of world-class culinary, leisure and entertainment experiences under one roof. These include 14 distinct restaurants and bars, HAN Collection, a dedicated retail space showcasing over 200 Korean fashion designers and bra...

Autograph Collection Hotels announces its debut in Singapore with the opening of Duxton Reserve Singapore. Owned by The Garcha Group, the 49-guestroom boutique hotel joins Autograph Collection’s diverse and dynamic growing portfolio of independent hotels around the world, championing values of vision, design and craft. Duxton Reserve Singapore, Autograph Collection is situated in the island’s city centre of Tanjong Pagar, and the heart of Chinatown where business, socializing, dining and nightlife take centre stage. Guests can explore the culture-rich Chinatown with its enchanting temples or enjoy a historical journey at the National Museum of Singapore and Asian Civilisations Museum. With the highest concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants in the city, travellers can enjoy l...

Banyan Tree Spa Krabi Banyan Tree Krabi, a 72-key luxury beach resort that opened in October, has unveiled a new spa with a special hydrotherapy facility and eight treatment rooms, each equipped with a choice of vibrant lighting to help improve the well-being of each individual customer. The new resort, Banyan Tree's fourth in Thailand after Phuket, Bangkok and Koh Samui hotels, is situated on quiet Tubkaek Beach, a 45-minute drive from Krabi International Airport and about 20 km north of Railay and Ao Nang's key tourist areas. Nestled in the northernmost corner of the beach, Banyan Tree Krabi is flanked by nature, straddling a green rolling landscape known as Naga Crest Hill, facing the spectacular calcareous cliffs and the Andaman Sea's sapphire waters. A freshwater stream winds do...