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Innit Lombok is three Indonesian architects’ vision of an escape into nature

Innit Lombok is three Indonesian architects’ vision of an escape into nature

andramatin and d-associates architects design a nature-centred luxury resort that celebrates Lombok’s unique offerings and context.

Dharmali Kusumadi on the Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto by Banyan Tree Group

Dharmali Kusumadi on the Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto by Banyan Tree Group

The Senior Vice President of Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts shares about the sophisticated design of the Group’s first property in Japan and future plans in the country.

An eco-sensitive retreat will open on Lombok’s stunning south coast

An eco-sensitive retreat will open on Lombok’s stunning south coast

Although it’s yet to welcome a single guest, Gran Meliá Lombok has already been hailed as the ‘Best Hospitality Development in Asia’. Here’s why.

Jumeirah Bali: A modern day water palace that revives a forgotten empire

Jumeirah Bali: A modern day water palace that revives a forgotten empire

Jumeirah Bali tells the story of the grand Majapahit empire through water sculptures, symbolic forms and contemporary injections, bridging Bali’s past and present.

5 dream destinations with Asian design sensibilities

5 dream destinations with Asian design sensibilities

From Malaysia to Vietnam, these hospitality projects champion their Asian roots and blend cross-cultural elements to great success.

5 luxury destinations with Asian design sensibilities

5 luxury destinations with Asian design sensibilities

From Malaysia to Vietnam, these hospitality projects champion their Asian roots and blend cross-cultural elements to great success.

The Odyssey: Jackalope Hotel by Carr

The Odyssey: Jackalope Hotel by Carr

Luxury used to mean the consumption of precious objects and items. Then it became the consumption of exclusive services. Now, it’s all about “transformative experiences” – this is luxury 3.0. Carr is pioneering this outrageous new archetype with one of 2017’s most Instagrammed projects. But here’s what your social feed might not have told you about the Jackalope Hotel…

Super Luxe: Resort Living 2.0

Super Luxe: Resort Living 2.0

Mim Design offers up a vision of post-millenium luxe with the new Sheraton Mirage in Port Douglas. Welcome to resort living 2.0.

Super Luxe Hotel Design: The Alila Yangshuo Resort

Super Luxe Hotel Design: The Alila Yangshuo Resort

With architecture by Vector Architects and interiors by Horizontal Space Design, Alila’s second China property is a converted sugar mill on the banks of the Li River—a fantastic blend of the natural and the industrial.