DestinAsian

DestinAsian is the only travel magazine in the world exclusively dedicated to covering destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. Published 6 times a year, it delivers regular features about food, shopping, spa retreats, luxury lodgings, design, and fashion, all backed by award-winning writing, photography, and design.

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NYUH KUNING’S NEW GROOVE • A Bali resident shares her insider tips for exploring one of the island’s most strollable areas.

DATE WITH DESTINY • After finding success in New York, a Filipina chef has brought her bold, imaginative cooking home.

THINKING BIG • A new underground library awaits beneath Australia’s most provocative art museum.

SCENTS OF PLACE • These niche Asian fragrance brands are bottling memories and the essence of real locales in unexpected ways.

MONPA ON THE MENU • In northeast India, a women-led dining experience is focused on reviving traditional Monpa ingredients and dishes.

A Fresh Take on Phong Nha • With sound healing, mud wraps, and clifftop cold plunges, a new tented retreat showcases a softer side to Vietnam’s caving capital.

Thimphu’s Time • Most visitors to Bhutan give its compact capital only a passing glance. They’re missing out.

State of Emergence • A new lodge on the fringes of Assam’s Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary blends river cruises, rhino safaris, and immersive cultural experiences.

A River Runs Through It • Once a place to pass through on the way to Sydney’s Blue Mountains, Penrith is coming into its own.

THE LUXE LIST 2026 • IMAGINE A REFINED HERITAGE CONVERSION IN ONE OF KYOTO’S MOST STORIED NEIGHBORHOODS, A MODERNIST BYRON BAY BOLT-HOLE, OR A PHILIPPINE PRIVATE-ISLAND HIDEOUT THAT TRULY BRINGS OUT THE LOCAL CULTURE. ALL THREE ARE FEATURED ON DESTINASIAN’S LATEST LUXE LIST, OUR ANNUAL COMPILATION OF THE MOST NOTEWORTHY HOTELS AND RESORTS THAT HAVE DEBUTED ACROSS THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION. SELECTED BASED ON THE FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCES OF OUR SEASONED CONTRIBUTORS, THIS YEAR’S LINEUP OF NEW OR COMPLETELY REVAMPED PROPERTIES IS BIGGER THAN PREVIOUS EDITIONS, WITH MORE THAN TWO DOZEN REPRESENTED IN ALL.

That Special Asian Touch • WHEN IT COMES TO LUXURY STAYS, ASIA’S HOMEGROWN HOSPITALITY BRANDS ARE SETTING GLOBAL BENCHMARKS WITH TOP-TIER SERVICE, METICULOUS ATTENTION TO DETAIL, AND A CULTURE OF INNOVATION.

History in the Making • Imperial Hotel, Kyoto reimagines a 1930s Gion landmark as a timeless luxury retreat.

Beachside Bliss • Centara Reserve infuses coastal stays in Koh Samui and Krabi with its own approach to contemporary Thai luxury.

A Rejuvenated Icon • Through its newly refurbished Mayfair Wing, Goodwood Park Hotel offers a timeless urban retreat that balances contemporary comforts with a sense of history.

A Quarter-Century of Excellence • Refined Japanese hospitality and newly renovated rooms await at Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel, which is marking its 25th anniversary year.

Pride of Place • AYANA Hospitality puts an Indonesian spin on luxury stays and lifestyle experiences that are deeply rooted in the destination.

Small Wonders • Japanese luxury boutique hotel brand TRUNK is reinventing hospitality through its singular design-and culture-led retreats in the heart of Tokyo.

Five Destinations, One Distinctly Indonesian Spirit • From the shores of Bali to the highlands and cities of Java, discover a collection shaped by its surroundings and united by the heartfelt hospitality of Padma Hotels.

Hospitality with an Eye on the Future • SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation creates new opportunities through its integrated destination model.

Elevated Filipino Hospitality • NUSTAR Resort Cebu brings together exceptional accommodation,...