Back to Magazines
April/May 2012
Stone Town and the Weight of History
One of the oldest cities in East Africa, the onetime slave port of Stone Town beguiles.Italy: Two New Lodging Options for Lovers of History
Hotel Castello di Casole is a medieval castle and Palazzo Margherita is a 19th-century villa owned by Francis Ford Coppola’s grandfather.Dispatches from Bali to Borneo to Singapore on the Orion II
An expedition cruise between Bali and Singapore by way of Borneo provides a tantalizing combination of creature comforts and creatures.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.Hangzhou: MetaSpa Aims to Be Fountain of Youth
An ambitious wellness complex bills itself as China's most advanced medical aesthetic spa.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.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.Jakarta Hotels: Javan Ease at Keraton at the Plaza
Phuket Resorts: The Boathouse 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 Devak...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.10 New London Eateries
London’s dynamic food scene continues to evolve with these ten defining restaurants.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.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.