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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POWER PLAY • A FORMER POWER STATION IN THE RUSSIAN CAPITAL HAS BEEN REIMAGINED AS AN AMBITIOUS NEW CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART.

THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT

All about Egypt

MAKING WAVES • CRUISING IS STAGING A COMEBACK IN THE GALÁPAGOS WITH A RAFT OF NEW SHIPS AND ITINERARIES.

GOOD FOR THE SOUL • A LOOK AT SONEVA’S IMMERSIVE NEW WELLNESS CONCEPT.

WALK THIS WAY • A NEW SERIES OF ARCHITECTURE WALKING TOURS IN SHARJAH OFFERS A STEP BACK IN TIME — TO THE 1970s AND ’80s.

NATURAL SELECTION • AN INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION CELEBRATES WILD SPACES AND WILDLIFE.

SUBSCRIBE NOW! • FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN A THREE-NIGHT STAY AT SHERATON GRAND MACAO

Byron beckons • Long past its ’70s hippie roots, Australia’s Byron Bay has evolved into a buzzing beachside town where wellness and sustainable dining are among the top draws.

PROTECTING THE PLANET FOR PERPETUITY • Rolex continues its longstanding commitment to environmental protection and global exploration through the Perpetual Planet initiative.

Treasure hunt • Truffles aren’t the only gastronomic gems to sniff out in the vine-covered hills of Piedmont’s Langhe region, where elegant red wines and full-flavored Italian cuisine await.

Testing the waters • Thailand’s iconic Maya Bay has reopened with strict visitor rules in place. Will they be enough to safeguard the cove’s newly recovered ecosystem?

WIN • A THREE-NIGHT STAY AT FOUR SEASONS RESORT CHIANG MAI

Readers’ Choice Awards 2022 • The results of this year’s survey—the first to be conducted since the pandemic began—represent the best of the best in Asia-Pacific travel, as voted by you, our discerning readers. Spanning hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, and more, the winners also remind us of what makes this region so special for travelers in the first place. So here’s to all those who made the list—and to all the future trips they might inspire.

BEST CITIES & ISLANDS • Bali remains unchallenged as the favorite island destination in the region, while top honors in the Cities category go to Thailand’s riverside capital.

BEST AIRPORTS & AIRLINES • The challenges to air travel over the past two years didn’t stop readers from weighing in on their favorite regional airports and carriers. Leading in the latter category, as it has for the past 15 editions of this poll, is Singapore Airlines, with its home base of Changi once again retaining the No. 1 airport spot.

BEST CRUISE LINES • Travelers who love being at sea are eagerly anticipating the recovery of the cruise industry. When it comes to Asian waters, these are the top five large-ship lines they most look forward to booking a voyage with.

BEST HOSPITALITY BRANDS • For a second year in a row, Four Seasons came out on top as readers’ preferred hotel brand for leisure stays. The company also earned third place in the Business category, bested only by Grand Hyatt and St. Regis. Oakwood, meanwhile, shone among serviced residences, thanks in part to its ever-expanding portfolio of properties.

BEST BOUTIQUE HOTELS • As savvy travelers know, good things often do come in small packages. This category singles out properties with less than 100 rooms—and more than their share of character, style, and sense of place.

BEST HOTELS & RESORTS • Despite the continued disruptions to...