Holidays for Couples

Simon Ostheimer is a Hong Kong-raised, Bangkok-based travel writer, who has spent the last 14 years living in cities across Asia, on a mission to find the continent’s best street food. So far his favourites are the xiao long bao in Shanghai, and nasi

It’s the question that the internet loves: who would win a fight between a baboon and a badger? I’ve laughed at the opinions of myriad celebrities, politicians and online commentators over the years, but on a recent trip to Africa I’m pretty sure I g

Few cities match the Eternal City for romance, ancient history, dolce-vita vibes and memories of Audrey Hepburn on a Vespa in Roman Holiday. Bring your very own Gregory Peck to the extremely swish, newly reopened Hotel Eden, a stone’s throw from the

Question: How can you make a private island hotel even more exclusive? Answer: Make your hotel room the island. As in, the entire island. A three-level floating structure on the turquoise waters of Tanzania, The Manta Resort’s Underwater Room is wher

Before you even drag out your suitcase, think ahead and loosely plan out what you’re going to wear for each day of your trip. It pays to write out a basic list of the items you’ll wear, but be realistic – you really won’t need stilettos if you’re tre

“Affectionately known as La Looch (inquiries@lalucciolabali.com), this restaurant is a pioneer in fine dining in Bali. The food is modern Mediterranean-style fare, but it’s the setting, with its traditional thatched-roof pavilion, that turns a meal h

“If you love the romance of waterfalls, Bali really delivers. Tegenungan Waterfall is one of the best, located at Tegenungan Village just outside Ubud. Its lush green setting, easy access and heavy water flow make it ripe for exploring. Just pay the

At Samoa’s Seabreeze Resort, you can nab a complimentary double glass-bottom kayak, load it up with a fresh picnic hamper and a bottle of sparkling wine, and paddle along the historic coastline to the remains of the church of Aufaga. Pull up on one o

NSW With possibly the best perch in Sydney Harbour, Quay enjoys views of the Bridge and the Opera House. Happily, the menu matches the setting – chef Peter Gilmore’s food is all about elegant harmony and contrast (see the fan shell razor clam with sh