Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia is the regional edition of the world’s biggest—and most trusted—travel magazine brand. Every month, Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia inspires its readers to experience stunning adventures; explore cutting-edge hotels, spas, shopping and more; and travel in sensational style, armed with hands-on, up-to-date, accurate and practical travel information. A chic, stylish and authoritative guide for today’s traveler within Asia and beyond, Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia is the must-read guide to all that Asia has to offer.
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INSPIRED STORIES • MGALLERY BY SOFITEL IS A COLLECTION OF BOUTIQUE HOTELS DEDICATED TO LOVERS OF LIFE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE. EACH EXUDES CHARM, CHARISMA AND A PROFOUNDLY LOCAL CHARACTER THROUGH ARTFUL DESIGN, SIGNATURE CUISINE AND COCKTAILS, AND MEMORABLE MOMENTS. AND EACH IS A GATEWAY TO A BYGONE ERA, A HIDDEN HAVEN, OR A SPECTACULAR NATURAL LANDSCAPE.
VOTE FOR YOUR TRAVEL FAVORITES • TLWorldsBest.com/intl
LOOKOUT • The ultimate 2018 gift guide; artisanally crafted Southeast Asian culinary delights; a new luxury resort in Flores, Indonesia, gets you closer to the Komodo dragons; eat your way through Michelin-starred Guangzhou; and more. travelandleisureasia.com
CONTRIBUTORS
On Our Watch • The long-haul flight just keeps getting longer. This year, Singapore Airlines launched the world’s longest flight (19 hours!) from the city-state to New York. And Qantas revealed plans for a 20-hour trip from Sydney to London in 2020. On-board gyms, child-care facilities and economy bunk beds are ideas to help temper the journey. While it’s just a pipe dream (or nightmare) at this stage, here are a few tips to avoid cabin fever.
#TLASIA • FROM BUSY CITIES TO THE BAY, WE LOVE SEEING ASIA FROM YOUR POINT OF VIEW.
FROM MY TRAVELS • I stopped by The Capitol Kempinski Hotel (kempinski.com) on a visit to Singapore, my first time at the newly opened property without a hard hat. I had seen the revamped address a few years ago but legal delays prevented the doors from actually opening. That’s a shame since the hotel is a beautiful restoration of two historic structures—the Capitol Building and Stamford House—with all the mod-cons you would expect from a new hotel. Be sure to book a Grand Deluxe room, which comes with its own terrace thanks to the historic nature of this project.
REASONS TO TRAVEL NOW • T+L’s monthly selection of trip-worthy places, experiences and events.
State of the Art • The Thai capital has transformed into a citywide gallery, with the inaugural Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) setting world-class artworks in the city’s temples, malls, museums and heritage buildings. We sent Bangkok-based photographer Leigh Griffiths to capture some of the striking installations, from pieces that take on taboo topics of religion, sex and death to playful sculptures inspired by cultural traditions.
TOP 10 ISLANDS OVERALL • In our 2018 World’s Best Awards, Asia makes a strong showing when it comes to your favorite islands from around the globe.
A Home Among the Gum Trees • Melbourne’s newest boutique hotel is tucked away on the leafy streets of South Yarra, and with just 12 thoughtfully designed suites, it’s a cozy place to call your own. Lindy Alexander settles in for the night.
LAKE TOBA AWAITS • COMBINING AN ADVENTUROUS BREAK WITH A GOOD DOSE OF FASCINATING CULTURE IS NOT ALWAYS EASY, ESPECIALLY OFF-THEBEATEN PATH. BUT, WITH NEW FLIGHTS FROM KUALA LUMPUR, A VISIT TO LAKE TOBA IN NORTHERN SUMATRA DOES JUST THAT.
Another Side of Croatia • For years, Joshua Levine had been traveling from his home in Paris to his adopted home on the island of Hvar without experiencing the other coastal attractions nearby—until a cruise awakened him to the varied wonders of the...
