From Kagoshima in Japan to Beihai in China, five new properties spark travel inspirations by bringing Sheraton's new vision to life

Opening this September near Kyoto Station, Dusit's second hotel in Japan, Dusit Thani Kyoto, is primed to link guests with the best of the destination – all while delighting them with unique and memorable experiences of its own. Reservations are now open.

The largest hotel group in South Korea, LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS announced the soft opening of L7 HOTELS BY LOTTE WEST LAKE HANOI on July 28, the first overseas hotel of the L7 HOTELS BY LOTTE brand, located in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Located in one of Bangkok’s best known high-end neighbourhoods, a preferred address for many of the city’s wealthiest, lined with homes of diplomats and embassies including the US and Netherlands, Langsuan is where Kimpton Maa Lai stands tall in all its glory.

Setting sail from Soneva’s original barefoot luxury resort, Soneva Fushi, liveaboard enthusiasts who love diving and surfing can look forward to the new four-day, three-night Goidhoo experience onboard Soneva in Aqua. Goidhoo is an island in the south of the Baa Atoll, 48 kilometres (30 miles) from Soneva Fushi, taking approximatel

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants has announced that legendary Bangkok chef Supinya Junsuta (better known as ‘Jay Fai’) is the recipient of the Icon Award – Asia 2021. Dubbed the queen of Thai street food, Jay Fai has been cooking at her open-air shophouse for over 40 years, turning her modest restaurant into a coveted destination for gourmets, chefs, celebrities and VIPS from within Thailand and from across the world.

Imagine the strong rays of the Sun God beating down upon the vastness of dune upon desert dune and you’re on a camel - riding, hungry, delusional - your throat parched and your mind delirious. You’re yearning to stumble upon a thirst quenching miracle - that fairy tale Oasis with clear water lakes and tall shady date palm trees.

On our return to Athens from the beautiful island of Santorini, Laveena and I chose to stay at The Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel, an uber luxury resort, a short 30-minute drive from the city centre, revered and loved by the international swish-set, world celebrities and heads of state alike.

Someone recently asked me how we manage our time, so that travel is such an essential part of our lives. I responded rather spontaneously that ever since Laveena and I were married, travel has been a priority and hence we have chosen to follow a compass and not a clock.

Laveena and I are chasers of Michelin restaurants across our beautiful world and although Haoma - a brand new gem in Bangkok’s bejewelled culinary crown is yet to receive a star, we believe that 2020 will see it featured as a brand new entry on that coveted list.