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June/July 2015

Mythic Wellness Resort Keemala Set to Open in Phuket
This article originally appeared in the June/July print issue of DestinAsian magazine (“Thai Tales”)On the Job With Caddie Master Ramesh Seeballuck
When it comes to knowing the Gary Player–designed golf course at One&Only Le Saint Géran in Mauritius, no one is quite on par with caddie master Ramesh SeeballuckA Taste of Tasmania’s Best Whiskies
These Tasmanian boutique distillers are producing some singular single malts.A Literary-inspired Sojourn on Corfu
A long-deferred sojourn to Corfu proves well worth the wait, with pleasures aplenty to be sought out beyond the summertime crush of the island's main beaches.4 Places to See Sculpture Art Underwater
From Bali to the Bahamas, these underwater sculpture attractions give divers and snorkelers a chance to immerse themselves in art.In the Seychelles, What to Do on La Digue
This diamond-shaped island is one of the most alluring destinations in the Seychelles. Read on to discover why.Culture and Comfort at the Maldives’ Only Art-focused Resort
Loama Resort Maldives has all the trappings of barefoot luxury while providing a showcase for Maldivian artifacts and artistry.Finding an Eco-luxury Paradise in Koh Kood
Despite being one of Thailand’s biggest islands, Koh Kood remains a refuge from the crowds, thanks to local and government forces determined to preserve its natural, quiet charm.A New Book Captures the Heyday of Airline Advertising
In Airline Visual Identity: 1945–1975, Matthias C. Hühne explores the most visually stunning brand campaigns from the golden age of air travel.Supermodel Petra Nemcova Talks Haiti, Disaster Relief, and her Line of Candles
An ambassador-at-large for Haiti and founder of Happy Hearts Fund, Czech supermodel Petra Nemcova tells us how it all comes together in her line of travel-inspired candles, Be the Light New York.A Journey to Fiji’s Remote Yasawa Island
A small island in the seas beyond Viti Levu offers not just scenery and solitude, but also a glimpse at a proud culture and a taste of curry-scented Fijian cuisine.Summer Fashion Takes the Stage at Velaa Private Island
Lapped by the translucent waters of the Maldives’ Noonu Atoll, Velaa Private Island sets a sumptuous backdrop for the season’s chicest seaside looks.An Inside Look at Hong Kong’s Up-and-coming South Side
Industrial spaces on Hong Kong Island’s southern shores are being repurposed as restaurants, galleries, and guest rooms. But could a new MTR line put the brakes on what’s emerging as the city’s ...3 Island Music Festivals this Summer
In Jamaica, Corsica, and Borneo, music fests of all genres are sounding off this summer.Dingoes, Shipwrecks, and Goddess Eyes on Fraser Island
Australia’s Fraser Island is known to its traditional aboriginal owners as paradise, and it’s easy to see why.Singapore, Now and Then: A Brief History and Update on the 50-year-old Nation
Here, an occasional resident looks back on the 50 years since Singapore's independence and how Southeast Asia’s smallest country has been transformed from a struggling city-state into one of the ric...3 European Anniversaries to Celebrate this Summer
In Britain, Belgium, and Switzerland this summer, three major anniversaries will be affairs worth stepping out for.A Suitcase Designed for Efficient Packing
Introducing ShelfPack, a roller suitcase with internal shelves for the organized traveler.The Chicest Rickshaws in Manhattan
The Mark hotel has begun a pedicab service, taking guests to the Upper East Side's top attractions.The Grand Hyatt Taipei Gets a Makeover
After a three-year-long overhaul, the hotel relaunched in April with a new restaurant and modern rooms.One World Observatory Opens In Manhattan
The tallest building in the Western Hemisphere has opened its lookout spot with the best views in NYC.Shanghai Natural History Museum Opens Its Doors
The new museum designed by Perkins+Will is shaped like a nautilus shell and home to a Tyrannosaurus rex.