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Hotel Azerai; Luang Prabang.
★★★★½
Laos

A charming and luxe stay in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage town

Empathetically blending modern design touches into its colonial surrounds, Avani+ Luang Prabang is the ideal base from which to explore one of South-East Asia’s most charming cities.

  • by Mark Daffy
Statues in the lift vestibule.
★★★★½
Hotel reviews

This hotel exists in an alternative universe – it’s a hoot

This hotel is something unexpected in a country with a history sadly mostly identified by war.

  • by Anthony Dennis
Alma Resort

This giant Asian resort has everything – except Aussies

The enormous Alma Resort in Vietnam has 12 swimming pools. I made it my vow to swim in them all.

  • by Julietta Jameson
Sunrise at Angkor Wat.

Best travel experiences of 2023: Asia

Leopard-spotting in India, riding horses on the beach in Indonesia, doing very little in Bali, these are the moments of Asia.

Beachside at Hua Hin.

Nine must-do highlights of Hua Hin, Thailand

Hua Hin on the Gulf of Thailand has regal roots, an almost endless beach and the best night market in the country.

  • by John Borthwick
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The best view over Luang Prabang.

An expert expat’s tips for Luang Prabang, Laos

Heading to a party in Laos? There is one dish that will definitely be on the table.

  • by Belinda Jackson
An artist’s impression of the top deck pool and bar.

These ‘floating hotels’ have the largest pools of any river-cruise ship

If you ever wished your river-cruise ship had a pool, or even just a bigger pool, then your wish has been granted.

  • by Julietta Jameson
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Escape Haven Bali

This women-only resort lets guests break free from domestic drudgery

Part of the philosophy of this resort’s women-only wellness retreats is for guests to give themselves permission to be completely nurtured and cared for.

  • by Penny Watson
Line up to get this swinging shot, for $15. Alternatively, just enjoy the view.

‘Do you know how many followers I have?’ Dodging influencers in Bali

At a beach club after a friend’s wedding, the bride’s family were asked by an influencer if they would move so he could get his shot. I had to escape this.

  • by Kurt Johnson
The rooftop pool - a high-rise favourite.

New Bangkok hotel has wow factor for business or pleasure

This new Bangkok hotel offers an easy switch from work to leisure to wellbeing.

  • by Julietta Jameson