Indonesia: Executive Chef Adrian Hauenstein brings a fresh Mediterranean experience to CIRE at Alila Villas Uluwatu

Indonesia – Alila Villas Uluwatu has welcomed Adrian Hauenstein to the Alila family as Executive Chef. Hailing from Switzerland, the 35-year-old chef has worked in executive chef and executive sous chef roles in 5 star Hotels, resorts and restaurants around the world, including the Award winning luxury Ayada Maldives, The Shop boutique restaurants Cambodia, S- Hotel Group flagship Santiburi in Koh Samui and, most recently, … Continue reading Indonesia: Executive Chef Adrian Hauenstein brings a fresh Mediterranean experience to CIRE at Alila Villas Uluwatu

Thailand: Embark on a Progressive, Multi-Sensory Dinner with 2021 Iron Chef Winning Dish at The Slate Phuket

Phuket – The Slate, the whimsical, art-inspired sanctuary on Phuket’s secluded northwest shore, is inviting guests to embark on a new highly immersive culinary journey at its Chef’s Table – a progressive evening of award-winning gastronomy which takes diners on a multi-sensory tour of this avant-garde resort and allows them to savour an Iron Chef Thailand winning dish for the first time since the show … Continue reading Thailand: Embark on a Progressive, Multi-Sensory Dinner with 2021 Iron Chef Winning Dish at The Slate Phuket

Food For Now: Singapore’s OG Artisanal Pizza Place puts the ‘Extra’ back in extra virgin pizza

The time was 2011, the location was a shiny new skyscraper in Marina View, and the pizza was freshly made from Singapore’s first import of Caputo flour. Extra Virgin Pizza’s giant double ovens have turned out tens of thousands of Neopolitan pies over the last decade and has remained a firm favourite of the island’s OG foodies, hailing back to when all our selfies had … Continue reading Food For Now: Singapore’s OG Artisanal Pizza Place puts the ‘Extra’ back in extra virgin pizza

Food For Now: Crystal Jade launches new menu made with Impossible Pork

Impossible™ Pork has made its debut at Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao – the casual dining brand under award-winning Chinese culinary group, Crystal Jade. The chain is launching its first Impossible™ menu inspired by local flavours and classic favourites, the new menu features seven dishes made with delicious Impossible™ Pork. Starting August 1, the new menu will be exclusively available at the brand’s … Continue reading Food For Now: Crystal Jade launches new menu made with Impossible Pork

Vietnam: BLINK Design Group creates a vernacular spectacular with Regent on Vietnam’s paradise isle of Phu Quoc

The prime movers in placemaking have teamed up with the last word in authentic Asian luxury to create a stunningly unique resort experience perfectly timed to open as South East Asia roars back to life.  This is the story of the making of Regent Phu Quoc, the new jewel in the crown of Regent Hotels, which opens its doors in April 2022 to a world … Continue reading Vietnam: BLINK Design Group creates a vernacular spectacular with Regent on Vietnam’s paradise isle of Phu Quoc

Thailand: SAii Phi Phi Island Village Brings Marine Conservation to Life with New Diving Experiences

SAii Phi Phi Island Village, the free-spirited five-star lifestyle resort from S Hotels and Resorts PCL, has always put sustainability first and strived to preserve its precious environment. This idyllic island retreat also understands that its guests, or “InSAiiders”, seek activities that bring them closer to nature and have a positive impact on the planet. With this in mind, two of the resort’s facilities – the … Continue reading Thailand: SAii Phi Phi Island Village Brings Marine Conservation to Life with New Diving Experiences

Indonesia: Alila Villas Uluwatu named as one of The World’s Best Hotels 2022

Indonesia – Alila Villas Uluwatu is thrilled to be voted by readers of Travel + Leisure as one of the 5 Best Resorts in Indonesia, the 15 Best Resorts in Asia and the 100 Best Hotels in the World in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2022. Perched on limestone cliffs along Bali’s southernmost coast, our all-pool-villa resort was praised by readers for its immaculate, personalised … Continue reading Indonesia: Alila Villas Uluwatu named as one of The World’s Best Hotels 2022

Thailand: The Slate Phuket Relaunches its “Artist in Residence” Programme with Central Saint Martins Inbox

Phuket – The Slate, the whimsical, art-inspired resort on Phuket’s secluded northwest shore, has always been a haven of creativity where guests are immersed in a world of art and design. From Bill Bensley’s eclectic interiors to its original installations and onsite gallery, this Design Hotels member property is proud to showcase artistic talent in all its forms. Now, following a two-year hiatus due to the … Continue reading Thailand: The Slate Phuket Relaunches its “Artist in Residence” Programme with Central Saint Martins Inbox

Indonesia: Invest Islands helps digital nomads swap the city for luxurious new lifestyle in Lombok

Indonesia – The myriad challenges of recent years have motivated many urban professionals to leave Hong Kong and start a new life and career abroad. Following almost six decades of continuous growth, the population of “Asia’s World City” fell by 116,000 residents in 2020 and 2021, and the exodus is expected to continue in 2022. But while many Hongkongers are being attracted to the West, … Continue reading Indonesia: Invest Islands helps digital nomads swap the city for luxurious new lifestyle in Lombok

Food For Now: Seriously Keto opens new flagship store on Seah Street

Seriously Keto’s new Seah Street flagship is a glamorous lifestyle space for both foodies and health-conscious individuals looking for gourmet foods, snacks and desserts that are delicious and have no added sugar. Officially opening on 15 July, this ushers in a new era for Singapore’s first and only fully ketogenic hub as Seriously Keto is now a one-stop shop for healthy yet delectable alternatives, having … Continue reading Food For Now: Seriously Keto opens new flagship store on Seah Street