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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GOOD TO GO

ARIAS FOR ARABIA • A groundbreaking opera is set to premiere in the Saudi capital.

LET’S GET DIGITAL • The Japanese capital’s most Instagrammable installation spaces are back, and bolder than ever.

SUPER NATURAL • The yoga offerings at these far-flung resorts invite you to practice your downward dog and warrior pose against awe-inspiring backdrops.

ALL THAT GLITTERS • A former Australian gold-mining town is being reborn as a creative and gourmet hub.

AFRICAN QUEEN • Voyage along one of the continent’s great waterways aboard a stylish new lake cruiser.

Ode to An Island • Smack in the middle of Thailand’s Phang Nga Bay, the new Anantara Koh Yao Yai beckons you to leave the world behind.

At Home in the Himalayas • A bold new restaurant explores the flavors and food cultures of India’s mountainous north.

Moved by the Mekong • Cruising the upper stretches of Laos’s Mother River, the 10-cabin Anouvong provides a luxurious new way to explore the waterway’s remote landscapes and communities.

It Takes a Village • In the hills of central Java, picturesque Nglanggeran has emerged as a showcase for community-based rural tourism.

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HOTELS & RESORTS • In the survey that determines these results, we asked readers to name their top 10 picks for hotels and resorts in 17 countries and territories across Asia Pacific. The responses did not disappoint, with a mix of enduring gems and stylish newcomers that together represent the crème de la crème of hospitality in the region.

CITIES & ISLANDS • Bangkok is back this year as the region’s favorite city, followed closely by Japan’s ever-captivating capital. But when it comes to island destinations, Bali remains the top choice, as it’s done since the debut of these awards back in 2006.

AIRPORTS & AIRLINES • Now with its revitalized and expanded Terminal 2, Singapore’s Changi Airport continues to be DestinAsian Reader’s aviation hub of choice. Singapore Airlines has retained its top position too across all but one of the categories in our airline poll.

CRUISE LINES • The outlook for largeship cruising in the region continues to look good, with Royal Caribbean — Reader’s favorite cruise line for four years running — planning to homeport two of its most popular vessels in Asia later this year.

BOUTIQUE HOTELS • Small is a big plus at these more modest-size properties, each of which comes with less than 100 rooms. This year’s standouts — divided between city hotels and resorts — all get top marks for their personalized service, more intimate character, and deeper connections to their respective locales.

HOSPITALITY BRANDS • Four Seasons remains the top hotel brand when it comes to leisure stays, while The Ritz-Carlton excelled in the business category. Ascott The Residence, meanwhile, landed once again at the number-one spot among serviced residence operators.

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AN APPETITE FOR UBUD • Bali’s cultural capital is also a hotbed of culinary creativity, with high-level chefs being driven by local produce and the culture of the surrounding environment as never before.

OUT OF THE BLUE • In the sun-kissed Yaeyama Islands of Japan’s far south, a centuries-old boatbuilding tradition speaks to the heart of the islands’ independent-minded spirit.

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