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February/March 2016
Top 4 Dark Sky Reserves for Stargazing
Few things are more stirring, or humbling, than staring up at the universe on a clear night. For some of the best stargazing on the planet, start with these dark-sky reserves and parks.Safeguarding the Ganges
A new chapter in Indian ecotourism is unfolding along the upper reaches of the country’s holiest river, where a ban on rafting camps and the area's first upscale wilderness resort are contributing t...Katamama Opens as Bali’s Hottest New Hotel
Contemporary Indonesian design and fantastic dining make the Potato Head group's hotel debut the coolest new digs in Seminyak.Changchun’s Echoes of Empire
The onetime capital of colonial Manchuria, Changchun is a living museum of Japan’s imperial ambitions in China.Travel Journal: Laurent Baheux
The acclaimed wildlife photographer tells us about his travel style, idea of a perfect trip, and more.6 Questions with Hidetoshi Nakata
A decade after retiring from the field, Japanese football hero Hidetoshi Nakata tells us about his new set of goals making his US$1,000-a-bottle sake, N.Alicia Yoon’s Guide to Korean Beauty
As the founder of Peach & Lily, New York–based Seoul native Alicia Yoon knows the landscape of her beauty-obsessed country better than just about anyone. Here are her tips to navigating its offering...Tune in to these 3 New Music Museums
Listen up, music-lovers: three music museums are soon to open in the Americas.3 Restaurants to Try at Singapore’s National Gallery
Housing the world’s largest collection of modern Southeast Asian art, Singapore’s new National Gallery is also home to these three culinary gems.Checking in at the Metropolitan by COMO, London
Once London’s top party hotel, the recently renovated Metropolitan by COMO now caters to a better-behaved clientele looking for sophisticated pampering with an emphasis on wellness. We stop by for a...Dishing Up Da Nang
Vietnam’s third largest city is second to none when it comes to homegrown cuisine, as a tour of eateries both here and in nearby Hoi An reveals.Four Seasons Resort Lanai Reopens with a Splash
After a multimillion-dollar renovation, the Larry Ellison-owned Hawaiian escape is welcoming guests once again.Making the Most of Macau
With casino revenues on the slide in China’s gambling mecca, city officials and developers are looking to win over visitors with non-gaming attractions. Could this be the shape of Macau to come?Harbin’s Opera House Hits a High Note
The new MAD Architect-designed opera house in Harbin is a gorgeous marriage of the northern Chinese city's reputation for architectural and musical excellence.Relishing Rishikesh: the Beatles’ Ashram, a Yoga Festival, and More
Perhaps nowhere embodies Indian spirituality more than this small city of ashrams, temples, yogis, astrologers, set in the Himalayan foothills.Taking the Slow Road through Switzerland
Efficient as Switzerland’s train system may be, visitors looking to plot their own course will now find it easier to hit the road, thanks to a new program of self-drive itineraries called the Grand ...On the Job with Bora Bora’s Romance Concierge
The St. Regis Bora Bora couldn’t be a better destination for lovebirds, thanks in part to its romance concierge Nathalie Demaille, whose job it is to create vacations that sweep guests off their fee...Cartography at Its Coolest in this Map Book
A new Phaidon book explores maps with intents and purposes other than directions.On Top of the Town in Lower Manhattan
A wealth of new architecture, food, and nightlife spurred by post-9/11 affection for the area is giving Lower Manhattan an entirely new image, and putting it back on top of the town.A Jazzy Anniversary for a Hong Kong Hotel
In honor of its 10th anniversary, Lanson Place Hotel has released a CD recorded by local musicians in its loungeIndulge on the Irrawaddy with the Strand Cruise
Yangon's luxurious Strand Hotel has begun floating a version of itself down the calm waters of the Irrawaddy River.Koh Samui’s Best New Rooms for Families
Bunk beds, toy chests, and kid-sized slipper fill the InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort's new Family Rooms.
