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JB’s City Square Mall will be revamped by end-2027 with a new hotel, adventure park, wellness hub, and more
The mall at Johor Bahru will be expanded to accommodate a total of over 300 stores
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Air Japan to cease operations completely, with Singapore-Tokyo flights ending March 2026
The budget airline by ANA has only been in operation for two years
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A new luxury resort getaway just a 20-minute ferry ride from Singapore is now open
The Westin Nirup Island Resort & Spa is a super luxe new island escape in Batam, complete with four dining venues and a stunning ocean-facing spa
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Scoot just launched new direct routes from Singapore to Labuan Bajo, Medan, Palembang, and Semarang
It's also ramping up services to popular destinations like Bangkok, Bali, and Jakarta
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Singaporeans travelling to Japan will soon require an ESTA despite visa exemptions
The Japan Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (JESTA) programme will commence in 2028
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Two Asian cities ranked among the top 10 on the 2026 World’s Best Cities list
Resonance Consulting’s prestigious World’s Best Cities list just dropped – with Tokyo and Singapore cracking the top 10
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These are the most value-for-money travel destinations in Asia in 2026
Goa, India’s best beach destination, and Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh make up Asia’s inclusions
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You can save up to SGD $1,300 on Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas cruises if you book before November 13
Travel to your favourite locations in the region at a huge discount
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This luminous train station in China is officially among the most beautiful in the world
Baiyun Station in Guangzhou, China, has been named one of 2025’s most beautiful train stations by Prix Versailles
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This UNESCO-listed sanctuary is one of Asia's most underrated cultural sites
Vietnam's My Son Sanctuary was once the spiritual heart of Cham civilisation – here's why you should visit
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I explored Indonesia's Komodo Islands by sailing yacht – and nothing else compares
For a slow luxury adventure by sea, the Mutiara Laut is hard to beat
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Weekend getaways: 11 best breaks in Southeast Asia for every type of traveller
We all could use a break from the daily grind – and what better way than an easy weekend getaway? With short flights and minimal planning, you can trade...
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The perfect weekend getaway to Singapore
Singapore is a city of contrasts. One moment, you’re admiring futuristic skyscrapers; the next, you’re strolling through heritage neighbourhoods...
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The perfect weekend getaway to the Maldives
The Maldives is a stunning island paradise known for its unspoilt shores and pristine waters teeming with marine life. Located south of India and Sri Lanka,...
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The 11 best cheap hotels in Singapore
Who says budget rooms should be a bore? We've rounded up the best affordable hotels in Singapore for your next getaway
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The 16 best Singapore hotels right now
From quirky boutique rooms in cultural enclaves to luxury villas by the beach, these are the city's best hotels
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New hotels to check out in Singapore in 2025
Including a treehouse-inspired luxury hotel and one converted from a defunct train cabin
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The best city hotels in Singapore
Spend a weekend at these hotels located in towering skyscrapers boasting impressive views of the city
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The best romantic hotel packages in Singapore for a Valentine’s Day staycation
An all-in-one gift for your dearest.
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The most romantic hotels in Singapore
Get in the mood for love with these boutique and luxury hotels fit for a romantic stay
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Check out this new family-friendly hotel in KL
Your next stay in Kuala Lumpur just got twice as exciting with the debut of not one but two new properties. Nestled in the heart of the city, Marriott's...
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Family-friendly activities in Johor Bahru
JB's not just for cheap petrol and even cheaper food. Will Chin explores five kid-friendly attractions that's perfect for a weekend getaway
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Sleep in a safari tent, slurp fresh oysters and sail alongside dolphins as you take a road trip up the coast of New South Wales
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The beginning of autumn in New Zealand means you get to soak in the gorgeous outdoors – and the adventures that come along with it – without...
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Fancy an escape? A remote Irish island is hiring caretakers
The mostly uninhabited and very, very picturesque Great Blasket island is looking for two custodians
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A town in Sicily is selling €1 houses – and it’ll pay you to fix one up
Troina is the latest Italian town to attract new residents with rock-bottom prices and cash incentives
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France has its first ever Michelin-starred vegan restaurant
The crowdfunded ONA is overturning stereotypes about what this famously gourmet country likes to eat
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Paris’s most famous street is becoming a huge urban garden
The world-famous Champs-Élysées will be lined with all-new planted areas and ‘tree tunnels’ by 2030
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A 750-mile trail connecting NYC to Canada is now open
The trail is now open to hikers, bikers and more