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Made in Bali: The Island Fashion Edit — Bali has quietly become one of Southeast Asia’s most compelling fashion destinations. Our edit of the island-made labels worth knowing now, across swimwear, resort linen, dresses and activewear.
The Expert in Residence: Hotels Hiring Historians — The most interesting hotels in the world are hiring historians, gallerists and architects. Inside the rise of expert-led hospitality, from Raffles Singapore's resident historian to the museum-hotels of Lecce, Marrakech, Venice and Bangkok.
Raffles Bali Review: A Hillside Sanctuary Above Jimbaran Bay — On a garden hillside above Jimbaran Bay, Raffles Bali keeps the house's 1887 tradition of service to just thirty-two private pool villas — each with its own pool and a personal butler.
Where to Stay in Singapore — A Splendid edit of where to stay in Singapore — six hotels chosen for architecture, atmosphere and the details that make a stay sit with you long after you've left.
Lisa Von Tang and the Quiet Rewrite of the Cheongsam — Singapore-based designer Lisa Von Tang reinterprets Chinese heritage silhouettes for the modern wardrobe — the peplum, the kimono dress, and four more FW26 pieces.
Eight Films to Inspire Your Next Trip — From Positano to Paris — the stays behind the most beautiful scenes ever filmed. Eight films, eight hotels that make the fantasy real.
Best Design Hotels in the World: 8 Cinematic Stays — From The James Suite in Florence to Miramalfi on the Amalfi Coast — eight design hotels where architecture, light and atmosphere feel like stepping into a film.
Luxury Ubud Guide 2026: Best Hotels & Restaurants in Bali — An insider's guide to Ubud — Capella Ubud's tented camp, Hoshinoya Bali's river pavilions, and destination restaurants (Room 4 Dessert, Api Jiwa) worth crossing the world for.
Amalfi Coast Guide: Hotels & Cliffside Dining — A curated luxury guide to the Amalfi Coast featuring the best boutique hotels, cliffside restaurants and scenic coastal drives from Positano to Ravello.
Maison Mystique Review: Khao Yai's Cinematic Hideaway — An in-depth review of Maison Mystique — Fearn Kate's 22-suite hideaway in Khao Yai, Thailand. Botanical gardens, lantern-lit passageways and a cocktail bar shaped by storytelling.
A Splendid Guide to the Island of Bali — An insider's guide to Bali after a year of being based here. Editor-in-Chief April Windsor on the hotels she returns to most, the restaurants she sends friends to.
The World's Most Beautiful Hotels: 8 Stays — Eight of the most beautiful hotels in the world, reviewed in person by Splendid Magazine. Maison Mystique, The Bristol Belgrade, The James Florence, Amanjena, Miramalfi, Palazzo Roma, The Venice Venice Hotel and Raffles Singapore. In partnership with Holafly.
Phuket Travel Guide: Best Luxury Resorts & Beaches — The best luxury resorts in Phuket, from hillside pool villas to beachfront retreats, plus hidden beaches, sunset restaurants and spa recommendations.
Hôtel Costes Review: Jacques Garcia's Paris Icon — Inside Hôtel Costes — Jacques Garcia's red-velvet Second Empire hotel on rue Saint-Honoré, the courtyard restaurant beloved by fashion editors, and the bar that gave Paris its soundtrack.
A Weekend in Istanbul — In a city of architectural palimpsests, Six Senses Kocataş Mansions offers a rare moment of calm sophistication along the Bosphorus.
Puglia Guide: Best Masseria Hotels & Coastal Dining — The Splendid guide to Puglia — the best masseria hotels from Ostuni to Lecce, Baroque palazzi, trulli villages, and olive-grove dining on the southern Italian coast.
The Meru Sanur Review: Bali's Boldest Design Resort — Inside The Meru Sanur — the 15-hectare architectural sanctuary by Indonesian architects Yolodi Supie and Maria Rosantina, where Balinese craft meets museum-scale design.
L'Escape Seoul Review: A Designer's Belle Époque Letter — Inside L'Escape Hotel Seoul — Jacques Garcia's belle époque dreamscape in Sogong-dong. Theatrical interiors, Palais de Chine dining and one of Asia's most cinematic hotel lobbies.
Hotel Merch Edit: Best Hotel Merchandise & Collabs 2026 — Silk pyjamas from Paris, candles from Beijing, Aman robes you can actually buy — the Splendid edit of the world's best hotel merchandise and lifestyle collaborations.