Spacious Lanna-style pavilions overlook terraced rice fields and the mountains in the beautiful Mae Rim Valley, minutes from the artistic and cultural heritage of Thailand's northern capital. From the Thai cooking school to the acclaimed spa and flawless service, a signature Four Seasons experience.
In a world abundant with luxury hotels, there are a handful of establishments which stand head and shoulders above all the rest.
At turns breathtaking, exhilarating, and unforgettable, Bangkok is a puzzle to unlock, a treasure to discover.
If paradise on Earth consists of idyllic beaches, luxury accommodations, and glorious sunshine, then Koh Samui certainly qualifies.
Bangkok regains the top spot in Travel + Leisure's 2010 World's Best Awards readers' survey, closely followed by Chiang Mai in the second spot, followed by Kyoto and Siem Reap.
Face it: there are very few "new" places left in the world to discover. Here, cities like Mandalay and Yangon (formerly Rangoon) have modern conveniences, but head to Bagan and Inle Lake, for instance, and it's as if you're transported through time. Simply put, Myanmar mesmerized us.
Nick Walton discovers a different side to Southeast Asia as he travels aboard the region's most luxurious train.
When my traveling partner and I decided to go to Thailand, we opted to first stay for a week at a five-star spa resort on the island of Koh Samui. We wanted to slow down and have everything within reach before maneuvering through Bangkok's shopping, attractions and sidewalk vendors.
South Korea's premier 5-star hotel, The Shilla Seoul, has again been ranked among the 'World's Top 100 Hotels 2009' by the prestigious international finance and investment magazine, Institutional Investor.
Peering down at boats gliding across Praia Grande Bay, peaceful Pousada São Tiago is easily Macau's most romantic hotel -- and the most unusual to boot.
As I peered down at the glimmering city of Bangkok below -- the "sky train" that appeared a miniature toy set and the cars that looked like tiny gold bugs...
