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April/May 2014

Get Ready for Rio, Brazil
Rio has seen a massive infrastructure investment—even its impoverished favelas are being transformed.The Present Splendor of Oman’s Past
A land of immense natural beauty, Oman’s northernmost peninsula makes for a wildly exotic experience.Pondering Phuket’s New Enchantment
A resident of the Thai island explores its enduring appeal and discovers its myriad of new offerings.Need a Retreat? Try 10 Days of Silence
A silent meditation retreat in Java brings otherworldly clarity, bliss, and inner calm.Beijing’s Photo Event of the Year
Beijing's "Power of the Lens" exhibit captures nearly two dozen of the world's best photographers.Troubled Beauty in Myanmar’s Waters
Inle Lake, one of Myanmar's most beautiful and visited waters, faces environmental concerns.A Royal Polo Tournament in Jodhpur
A maharaja-hosted polo tournament provides the perfect excuse to revisit Jodhpur, India's Blue City.5 Behind-the-Scenes Hotel Tours
From private gallery tours to sipping sake with the brewers, these hotel tours offer insider looks.Cambodia’s Kep Beach Resort
A return visit to Cambodia's Kep reveals that not much—blissfully— has changed over the years.Getting Around Australia’s Airlie Beach
Gateway to Australia’s Whitsunday Islands, the town of Airlie Beach has its own share of attractions.West Zurich Neighborhood Guide
West Zurich has become a happening hipster 'hood with budding indie boutiques and arts venues.Myanmar’s Family-Run Elephant Sanctuary
A family-run elephant sanctuary in Myanmar’s Shan Hills provides a safe haven for its animals.Andy Murray’s Cromlix Hotel Opens
A country hotel in Perthshire procured by the Scottish tennis ace last year has been transformed.6 Spots on Singapore’s Tras Street
A previously unfashionable corner of Chinatown has emerged as Singapore’s latest foodie enclave.Shangri-La Hotel, Lhasa Opens in Tibet
The Shangri-La Hotel, Lhasa puts a local touch on its 279 guest rooms with views of the Potala Palace.Checking In at Westin Singapore
The November opening of the Westin Singapore marked the brand's return to the shores of the city-state.5 Sky-High Lookouts Around the World
These vertigo-inducing lookouts give the visitor a bird's-eye view of stunning natural landscapes.Alila’s New Jabal Akhdar Hotel in Oman
Perched on the edge of a gorge high in the jagged Hajar Mountains lies the Alila Jabal Akhdar.Q&A Winnie Chiu of Dorsett Hotels
DestinAsian catches up with Dorsett Hospitality International's 33-year-old president, Winnie Chiu.Camping Among Cambodian Temples
Khiri Travel is taking adventurers three and a half hours from Siem Reap to camp alongside temples.Hong Kong’s Liang Yi Antique Museum
Liang Yi Museum on Hong Kong's Hollywood Road has opened featuring the antiques of financier Peter Fung.3 New Golf Courses in Southeast Asia
A trio of new or revamped golf courses in Southeast Asia will delight duffers and scratch golfers alike.Excursions Aboard the African Queen
The iconic African Queen steamboat used in the 1950s silver-screen classic has been restored in Uganda.Surf Shorts with a Social Mission
Surf legend Terry Simms has crafted his ideal pair of surf shorts inspired by Indonesian ikat textiles.Bhutan’s Dhensa Punakha Hideaway
Singapore-based Dhensa Boutique Resorts have chosen to place their first property high in the Himalayas.Celebrate Shakespeare’s Birthday
April 23 is the 450th anniversary of Shakespeare's birthday, and his hometown will host a lively bash.