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June/July 2009
What’s New Around The Asia-Pacific Region
Boracay Bliss Far from the madding crowds of White Beach—Boracay’s epically beautiful but hopelessly overdeveloped strand—the Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa brings to the Philippine holiday isl...Book Review: Capturing the Beauty of Australia’s Lord Howe Island
A new book showcases the natural bounty of Australia’s Lord Howe Island.Island Spas Around Asia
Bliss out at the region’s most seductive new island spas.Manila: The Establishment is a Place to See and be Seen
A quintet of enticing dining rooms and bars round out the offerings at Manila’s newest entertainment venue.Turkey: the Wine of Bozcaada Island
A small Turkish island sees the revival of its wine industry.Thailand: Island-Hopping in Phang-nga Bay
Island-hopping among the picturesque limestone outcrops—and luxurious new resorts—of Thailand’s Phang-nga Bay.Bali Hotel: Komaneka at Bisma Combines Art, Culture, and Hospitality
This striking property is the third Ubud venture by Komaneka, a budding Balinese boutique-hotel group run by a family of art collectors.The Philippines: the Batanes Islands
The Batanes Islands may be the smallest province in the Philippines, but with a windswept landscape akin to the Scottish Highlands, distinctive cultural traditions, and gregarious inhabitants, they’...Papua New Guinea: Treasure Islands
An Australian cruise ship explores the remote islands and reefs of eastern Papua New GuineaKoh Samui Nightlife: the Ocean Club
Jakarta: New Bars and Restaurants Energizing Indonesia’s Capital
A rash of new openings has given Jakarta’s dining and entertainment scene a much-needed shot in the arm.Fiji: Interesting Finds at the Fiji Centre for the Arts
Shopaholics and scholars alike will be intrigued by the offerings at a new gallery-cum-boutique in Suva.Travel in Mauritius: A Day in Port Louis
A day in the life of Mauritius’s unsung capital, Port Louis.Garden Variety
Garden Variety Built in the 19th century as a water tank, Sydney’s heritage-listed Paddington Reservoir was abandoned in 1991 when the roof over its western chamber collapsed, leaving a grotto of ol...Malaysian Borneo: A Return to Batu Lawi
A remote mountain in Sarawak provides a unique perspective on the environmental challenges facing Malaysia’s largest state.Bali Culture: Under the Spell of ‘Mepantigan’ Performances
A new art form takes root in Bali.New Zealand: The South Island’s Wild West Coast
A land of high mountains, deep fjords, and sparkling glaciers, the wild west coast of New Zealand’s South Island is a scene-stealer in a country full of natural wonders.10 Great Island Beaches
For that ultimate tropical idyll,nothing beats a ravishing stretch of sand—particularly when the beach in question is located on an equally serene isle. After a considerable amount of island-hopping...