From Sumba to Patagonia: The New Luxury Travel Map for Malaysians
Luxury is no longer defined only by grand hotels. Across these 12 destinations, it can mean a private island, an Arctic sky, privileged access…
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Hotels and Resorts
Explore selected travel stories, guides and destination notes from The Malaysian Traveller.
Luxury Indonesia with Aman: Bali, Java and Moyo Island
Four Aman retreats reveal four distinct expressions of Indonesia, from Ubud's river valleys and East Bali's coast to Borobudur and wild Moyo Island. True…
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The Aman Difference: When the Entire Journey Is Designed Around You
There are hotels chosen for their location, facilities and room categories. Then there are hotels that shape the journey itself. Aman belongs firmly in…
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What Makes Amandayan One of China’s Most Extraordinary Luxury Retreats?
At first glance, Amandayan doesn’t seem particularly dramatic. There are no overwater villas. No private islands. No infinity pools hanging off cliffs. Yet for…
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The Side of China Most Travellers Never See
The morning mist lingered over the tiled rooftops of Lijiang as the distant silhouette of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain slowly emerged from the horizon.…
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What It’s Really Like Staying at Shinta Mani Wild
Imagine waking up to the sound of a waterfall. Not from a recording. Not from a decorative fountain outside your hotel room. A real…
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The Wildest Luxury Escape in Southeast Asia? Discover Shinta Mani Wild, Cambodia
Most luxury resorts promise privacy. Some promise nature. A few promise adventure. But how many luxury resorts allow you to arrive by zipline, soaring…
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Is This the New Maldives? Unlocking the World’s Most Exclusive Islands in the South Pacific: French Polynesia
If we asked you to name the most beautiful island in the world, you’d likely say the Maldives or Mauritius. But there is a…
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Why Rail Travel Is the Most Underrated Way to Explore Europe
There is a common misconception that exploring Europe requires a stressful mix of changing flights or enduring long, rushed bus transfers. But there is...
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My Birthday Trip to Japan: When the Itinerary Is All About You
April 2026. A customised journey through cherry blossoms, clear skies, and everything I love. There's something quietly radical about planning a trip...
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