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When Baby-Friendly Becomes the Benchmark of Luxury Travel

What if luxury wasn’t about marble bathrooms or infinity pools, but about a warm bottle at midnight, a silent crib at naptime, and a baby’s needs met without asking? As more parents travel with little ones, baby-friendly should no longer be a rarity — but the new gold standard.

Keys to a Dream, Where Luxury Finds a Home

What if home felt like a hush of fresh linens, the soft clink of glass on silver, and the scent of lemongrass drifting through quiet corridors? Across the world, hotel-branded residences are turning fleeting luxury into a way of life—where check-in becomes a homecoming, and every sunrise unfolds with the grace of five-star service. From the storied halls of London’s Whitehall to Vietnam’s windswept shores and Costa Rica’s wild coastlines, these sanctuaries are not just places to live, but to dwell deeply, deliberately, and beautifully.

Sacred Flavours: Where Monastic Heritage Meets Modern Gastronomy

In the heart of Prague’s Lesser Town, a centuries-old monastery finds new life through Michelin-worthy cuisine and a forward-thinking culinary partnership. At Augustine, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chef Jan Horák leads a new gastronomic chapter—rooted in Czech tradition, elevated by global technique, and driven by a mission of sustainability.

Disconnect to Reconnect with 5 Pristine Luxury Escapes

In the fast pace of modern life and the glow of constant screens, sometimes what we need most is a pause—a moment to disconnect from technology and return to ourselves. From the Amazon rainforest to Antarctica’s icy wilderness, these destinations offer not only immersion in nature, but also a chance to reconnect with yourself and rediscover balance and inner peace.

Where Presence Takes Flight

Between Vietnam and the world lies a journey shaped by calm, comfort, and connection. With Cathay Pacific, travel becomes more than a destination—it becomes a curated experience where thoughtful design, soulful cuisine, and quiet rituals redefine the art of flying.

A Sanctuary of Serenity by the Sea

Nestled along the pristine shores of Mui Ne, Anantara Mui Ne Resort offers an idyllic escape where body, mind, and spirit find harmony amid the natural wonders of Vietnam. Fringed by golden sands and embraced by the sea, this tropical haven captivates with panoramic views as sunrise and sunset unfold along a single, breathtaking horizon.

Whisper of an Indochine Summer

Bathed in the warm glow of the Gulf of Thailand, where the sea shimmers like silk beneath the midday sun, La Veranda Resort – MGallery emerges like a wistful dream from another time. Set within a French colonial-style seaside mansion, the resort captures the romance of 1950s Indochina: a sanctuary where barefoot luxury meets the elegance of a bygone era.

An Ocean of Lotus and Light

In a world stirred by uncertainty and shifting tides, Banyan Tree Lăng Cô emerges as a sanctuary of stillness on Vietnam’s central coast. From May to September, the resort is graced by lotus blooms, sun-drenched shores, and mountain-kissed horizons—offering a summer not defined by noise, but by renewal. Here, serenity takes the form of silken petals, hushed mornings, and moments that move slowly, deeply. Whether floating in a private pool beside a lotus lagoon or watching the sun rise over the bay, each breath invites you to rediscover something timeless: the quiet joy of being present.

Sips Above the Clouds

High in Vietnam’s misty mountains, Hotel de la Coupole Sapa - MGallery Collection celebrates World Cocktail Month with creative flair. A rooftop bar inspired by the elegance of 1920s–1930s French Indochine and the allure of French haute couture, featuring limited-edition glassware and a curated menu of exquisite cocktails, offers guests not just a drink, but a sensorial journey of craftsmanship, culture, and highland sophistication.

A Celebration of Spain’s Laid-Back Luxury

Villa Le Corail – A Gran Meliá Hotel – unveils Sal by Hispania, an open-air tapas sanctuary that captures the essence of Mediterranean leisure. Nestled at the front of the Gran Voyage building, this breezy new venue wraps around the resort’s pool from Sal Bar to the Hispania terrace, offering a fluid and sun-drenched space for social dining.

The Level At Meliá Vinpearl Cam Ranh: The New Expression Of Refined Coastal Living

A new benchmark for coastal luxury, The Level at Meliá Vinpearl Cam Ranh Beach Resort offers a serene and intuitive guest experience. With beachfront villas, bespoke service, and an unwavering focus on privacy and personalization, this exclusive tier captures the spirit of Spanish hospitality while embracing the calm beauty of Vietnam’s Bai Dai coast.

From Mom’s Kitchens To Restaurant Tables

Before there were restaurants, there were mothers—standing by the hot stove, sleeves rolled, sweat beading at the brow, stirring pots of soup that tasted like love. These five Vietnamese eateries—Nhà Tú, HOME, Vị Quê, A Bản, and Mặn Mòi—don’t just serve food; they gather the scattered flavors of childhood memory, from Mom’s kitchen and countryside gardens to the plant-based family meals and time-honored dishes of Vietnam’s highlands. In every bite is a story. In their own ways, each preserves the essence of home.

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