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MODERN CITY LIVING • EVERY NOVOTEL IS A DESTINATION IN ITSELF. STYLISH AND TIMELESS DESIGNS ARE COMPLEMENTED BY WARM AND RESPONSIVE STAFF. BUZZING LOBBIES ARE PURPOSE BUILT FOR MAKING CONNECTIONS AND HAVING FUN. AND A STRONG FAMILY SPIRIT ENSURES CHILDREN FEEL SPECIAL AS WELL. WHETHER TRAVELLING SOLO OR PART OF A GROUP, FOR BUSINESS OR LEISURE, NOVOTEL GUESTS LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST IN CHARMING CITIES ACROSS SOUTHEAST ASIA.
A TASTE OF KUALA LUMPUR • Enjoy cultures through cuisine at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
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An Icon Blossoms in Bangkok • Waldorf Astoria elevates their impeccable service and legendary tradition for a new generation.
REASONS TO TRAVEL NOW • T+L’s monthly selection of trip-worthy places, experiences and events.
Heritage Heroes • Some of the Philippines’ oldest colonial structures are in the midst of metamorphoses thanks to the efforts of a few passionate conservators. From Manila to Cebu, Rachel Malaguit discovers three structures being rescued from the wrecking ball of modernity.
A New Temple in Town • From the balcony of her luxury tent above the forested hillside at Rosewood Luang Prabang, Eloise Basuki gets a new perspective on the former capital of Laos, and finds there’s plenty to discover beyond the town’s heritage quarters.
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Blissful Times • The first Bangkok Art Biennale launches this month, bringing world-renowned artists, creative installations and potent messages to color the city’s temples, streets, galleries, parks and beyond.
ARTISTS TO LOOK OUT FOR:
Cross the Bridge • A once-sleepy suburb of Saigon is coaxing art lovers, shoppers, and even the scenesters and socialites away from downtown.
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Winter in the Sky Mountain World • Visiting China’s Anhui province in the frigid off-season, Dave Stamboulis climbs the staggering mountain paths of Huangshan in search of a sunrise in the snow.
THE DETAILS
Above the Fray • Part of a wave of new premier hotels opening in the Thai capital, the Waldorf Astoria offers a fresh look onto the city.
Waking Up to Malta • A new emphasis on culture and the arts is leading travelers to this island idyll. Once there, they will get a taste of its centuries-old history, rich cuisine and glorious beaches.
Bloomsbury’s New Buzz • Known for cerebral residents like Virginia Woolf and E. M. Forster and, more recently, for fading grandeur, this central London neighborhood is getting a makeover. In December, the long-awaited Crossrail will open up at Tottenham Court Road, connecting the area to Heathrow Airport in 40 minutes. And culture remains a draw: the British Museum, the most visited sight in London, will complete part of a major refurbishment later this year. Here, our guide to the addresses to check out on your next trip.
Thinking Outside the Box • A radical new project named 700,000 Heures is poised to disrupt the way we think about hotels. Lee Marshall meets the charismatic Frenchman who, armed with a set of elegant trunks, is offering some of the world’s most exclusive travel experiences—from Italy to Cambodia and beyond.
HOW TRAVELING WITH 700,000 HEURES WORKS
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