ASIA

Set along the white sands of Medana Beach on Lombok’s tranquil northwest coast, The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok blends traditional Indonesian architecture with refined beachfront luxury. Surrounded by tropical gardens spanning approximately 24 acres, the resort offers spacious thatched-roof pavilions and private pool villas overlooking gardens, ocean or Medana Bay towards Bali’s Mount Agung. With direct access to coral reefs and the nearby Gili Islands, the resort appeals to travellers seeking privacy, understated elegance and immersive island experiences paired with Oberoi’s renowned personalised service.

Set in Bangkok’s refined Langsuan district, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok is a design-led urban sanctuary blending contemporary luxury with Thai-inspired warmth. Surrounded by lush gardens near Lumphini Park, this five-star lifestyle hotel offers a calm, residential feel in the heart of the city. With spacious rooms, a strong culinary scene, and a sociable, pet-friendly ethos, it delivers a modern luxury experience that balances style, comfort, and personality.

Set directly on Seminyak Beach within expansive tropical gardens, The Oberoi Beach Resort, Bali is a refined beachfront sanctuary blending traditional Balinese architecture with understated luxury. Spread across approximately 15 acres of landscaped grounds, the resort offers pavilion style rooms and private pool villas designed for privacy, space, and seamless indoor outdoor living. With ocean facing dining, an award winning spa, and warm Oberoi hospitality, it delivers a serene escape just moments from Seminyak’s vibrant dining and lifestyle scene.

Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast is a secluded luxury retreat set between ancient rainforest and the shores of the South China Sea in Johor, Malaysia. Designed by the late architect Kerry Hill, the resort draws inspiration from a traditional Malaysian kampung village, blending contemporary elegance with indigenous materials and open-air living. Spread across lush tropical landscapes, the property features an intimate collection of suites and a private villa, many with plunge pools and generous terraces. Guests come for the sense of space and serenity, complemented by refined dining, beachside leisure and holistic wellness experiences in a pristine coastal setting.

A Tale of City Pulse and Island Serenity Kuala Lumpur and Pangkor Laut Island could hardly be more different, yet together they create one of the most compelling twin centre escapes in Asia. Three nights at the design-forward Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection place you at the heart of a city where Moorish towers rise above colonial streets and the air hums with spice and street food, before a short transfer trades the skyline for the horizon at Pangkor Laut Resort, a private island sanctuary where ancient rainforest meets the Straits of Malacca and the only agenda is the spa, the sea, or the jungle canopy. Two destinations. One unforgettable Malaysian escape. Itinerary Overview Kuala Lumpur — 3 Nights at Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection Arrive in one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic capitals and check in to Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection, a stylish boutique property in the vibrant Bukit Bintang district celebrated for its bold design, artisan details and distinctly local character. With a rooftop pool commanding skyline views, this is the perfect base from which to explore KL’s captivating blend of Moorish grandeur, colonial heritage, legendary street food and cosmopolitan energy. Highlights at Kuala Lumpur:Gaze up at the iconic Petronas Twin Towers and explore the galleries, gardens and KLCC Park that surround them, most spectacular after dark when the towers are illuminated against the night sky. Lose yourself in the aromatic laneways of Jalan Alor, KL’s legendary open-air street food strip, where hawker culture unfolds nightly in a blaze of wok smoke, neon signs and steaming bamboo baskets. Explore the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, housing one of the finest collections of Islamic art and architecture in the world within a building that is itself a masterwork of Mughal and Moorish design. Wander through the dramatic Batu Caves, the limestone temple complex reached via 272 colourful steps and one of Malaysia’s most vivid and spiritually significant landmarks. Discover the KL Forest Eco Park, a pocket of ancient rainforest at the heart of the city connected by canopy walkways and a remarkable reminder of the jungle that once carpeted this entire valley. Optional: Ascend to the Petronas Twin Towers Skybridge or reserve a table at one of Kuala Lumpur’s celebrated sky-high restaurants for a truly unforgettable night-time skyline view.Pangkor Laut Island — 5 Nights at Pangkor Laut Resort After the electric energy of Kuala Lumpur, a short flight to Ipoh followed by a private boat crossing delivers you to Pangkor Laut Resort, one of Asia’s most celebrated and intimate private island retreats. Set on an island almost entirely covered by two-million-year-old rainforest, this extraordinary sanctuary combines breathtaking overwater and hillside villas, the legendary Spa Village and the rare privilege of having an entire island almost entirely to yourself. Unhurried, unbothered, and utterly unforgettable. Highlights at Pangkor Laut Resort:Settle into a Sea Villa or Hillside Villa where the private deck extends over the Straits of Malacca, the sea stretches to the horizon and the sounds of the rainforest fill the warm evening air. Experience the world-renowned Spa Village, one of Asia’s finest wellness sanctuaries, where ancient Malay, Chinese and Indian healing traditions combine with contemporary therapies in a setting of extraordinary tranquillity. Discover the secluded Emerald Bay, consistently listed among the most beautiful beaches in Southeast Asia, accessible only by resort boat and virtually always deserted. Snorkel or kayak in the warm waters surrounding the island, where vibrant coral reefs shelter tropical fish and the clarity of the sea makes every excursion feel like a private aquarium. Walk the jungle boardwalk trails through the ancient rainforest interior, where hornbills, monkeys and the sounds of the tropics create an immersive natural experience completely at odds with city life just days before. Optional: Arrange a private sunset dinner on the floating pontoon as the last light turns the Straits of Malacca to copper, or charter a traditional boat for a sunset cruise along the island’s forested coastline.