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April/May 2012

Cover Story: How the ‘Basel Effect’ Put Miami Back on the Radar

Whether for food or fashion, art or architecture, there’s never been a better time to visit Florida’s Magic City, where the dazzle of Art Basel week suffuses a thriving cultural scene. more >>

India: Ode to Orissa

Studded with sublime temples and flanked by the brilliant blue waters of the Bay of Bengal, India’s ninth-largest state is also among its least visited—and that’s half of its allure. more >>

London: Let the Gourmet Games Begin

With the summer Olympics on the horizon, London’s dynamic food scene continues to evolve apace. Here are 10 restaurants that are helping to redefine the culinary landscape of the British capital. more >>

Interview: Stephanie Chai on ‘The Luxe Nomad’

An interview with model-turned–travel maven Stephanie Chai about ‘The Luxe Nomad,’ an online booking portal focused on upscale hotels and resorts in the Asia-Pacific region. more >>

Phuket: The Boathouse Resort Reopens Following Revamp

Great expectations abound with the alteration of any landmark, especially one as beloved as mom Tri’s Boathouse in Phuket. Designed by the Harvard-educated Thai architect mom luang Tridhosyuth Devakul. more >>

Jakarta Hotels: Javan Ease at Keraton at the Plaza

Tucked behind a luxury mall in the center of Jakarta, the Keraton at the Plaza (Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Kav. 15; 62-21/5068-0000; starwoodhotels.com; doubles from US$550) takes its name and inspiration from the more >>

Air Travel: Why the Time Is Right for Frequent-Flier Perks

Now more than ever, frequent-flier programs offer travelers a world of opportunities to earn award seats, as a look at the industry’s emerging trends reveals. more >>

Book Review: ‘Greetings from Jakarta’ Reveals Past

A new coffee table book captures a bygone urban landscape and reminds readers that Jakarta once boasted one of the region’s most advanced streetcar networks. more >>

Hangzhou: MetaSpa Aims to Be Fountain of Youth

An ambitious wellness complex bills itself as China’s most advanced medical aesthetic spa. more >>

Japan: Tokyo Sky Tree Set to Offer Dizzying Heights

Soaring 634 meters above the Japanese capital, the transmission tower is set to become the city’s new tourist attraction in May. more >>

Cathay Pacific Launches Premium Economy Class

Cathay Pacific has launched its new long-haul premium economy class on flights between Hong Kong and Sydney, New York, Toronto, and Vancouver. more >>

Singapore Restaurants: the City-State Beefs Up

A trio of new restaurants–Fat Cow, Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse, and L’Entrecôte–is catering to the Lion City’s carnivorous crowd. more >>

Book: ‘Defining Luxury’ Showcases Hotel Designer

A new coffee table book lets readers ogle the work of Hirsch Bedner Associates, a leader in hospitality-industry design. more >>

5 Ways to Get More Out of Your Frequent-Flier Miles

Five tips on the best ways to accumulate—and redeem—your frequent-flier miles. more >>

Cruise News: New ‘Disney Fantasy’ Offers Caribbean Cruises

The newest cruise ship in the Disney fleet, the Disney Fantasy comes with 1,250 staterooms and offers adventurous Caribbean journeys. more >>

Quebec: Train of Le Massif de Charlevoix Launches First Summer Season

The brainchild of Cirque du Soleil co-founder Daniel Gauthier, the new train follows the St. Lawrence River from Quebec City. more >>

Adventures in Zanzibar: Stone Town and the Weight of History

One of the oldest cities in East Africa, the onetime slave port of Stone Town beguiles with its exotic blend of cultures and historical landmarks. more >>

Bali Resorts: Getting Back to Nature at The Menjangan

Far from the madding crowds of Kuta, a retreat in Bali Barat National Park offers a wildly different perspective on paradise. more >>

Shopping: Five Stylish Boutiques in Ho Chi Minh City

Exploring Ho Chi Minh City’s retail trail has never been so satisfying, especially if you start with this quintet of stylish shops. more >>

Side Trip: Newcastle, Two Hours North of Sydney

With a community of artists, retailers, and restaurateurs helping to shed its industrial image, this former Australian steel town is gritty no more. more >>