Holiday guide
Top resorts Asia
You’ll find these resorts in emerging destinations or popular holiday hotspots, ranging from mind-blowing luxury to the more affordable. All will provide an experience like no other.
Nine hidden gems that visitors overlook
From luxe treehouses in Thailand to creature comforts deep in the jungles of Borneo, try one of these resorts on for size to enjoy a sense of discovery.
- Ute Junker
Treat yourself to one of these 10 luxurious resorts
Elegant villas, superb spa treatments, Michelin-starred restaurants and, naturally, butler service: when it is time to indulge, try one of these five-star getaways.
- Ute Junker
10 resorts that are brilliant for families
With endless islands and palm-fringed beaches, this has been our go-to destination for a tropical holiday. These 10 island and beach resorts nail family-friendly too.
- Sheriden Rhodes
Here’s what the ultimate island resort looks like
Nowhere does resorts better than the Asia-Pacific. From food to pools to wildlife, here are the best of the best.
- Craig Tansley
This wondrous Bali resort is a work of art
There are few resorts in Bali that manage to be both luxurious and authentically sustainable, but this one does.
- Penny Watson
No contest: These are Thailand's 10 best resorts
Thailand will always be one of our best-loved tropical escapes. These resorts are some of our favourite places to land.
- Ute Junker
The 10 best places to stay in Singapore for all budgets
Singapore has high-rise business hotels but there are also tropical resorts, budget busters and boutique options for more personal stays.
- Paul Chai and Evelyn Chen
Top 12 Bali hotels and resorts for different budgets
From beachfront villas to rice paddy hideaways, Bali’s best stays are immersions in local culture, cuisine, architecture and aesthetic.
- Penny Watson
Where water is as clear as vodka, and everyone is drunk on its beauty
A Silversea shore excursion to Coron in the Philippines brings sheer cliffs, turquoise waters and brilliant coral and fish.
- Brian Johnston
Nusa Dua’s giant resort lets you switch off your mind
There’s a lot to be said about letting Club Med do all the holiday planning - during our five-day visit, we don’t actually leave the resort.
- Julie Miller
‘No walls, no doors’ concept at resort lights up jungle
North of Ubud, guests can experience a firefly conservatory in the natural jungle surrounds of this new unique resort in Bali.
- Penny Watson