Gourmet Traveller

A Riverside Opulence

With an emphasis on cultural experiences, thoughtful design and personalised service, Capella Bangkok offers an uninterrupted views of Thailand’s revered river, the Chao Phraya.

Colonial Charm Meets Maldivian Reverie

Designed to exude the intimate ambience of a luxury residence, Raffles Maldives Meradhoo brings to life the heritage of its brand and the natural beauty of its destination.

Garden On The Sea

Paying homage to the influence of Nanyang tropical style, Andaz Xiamen is located on China’s southeast coast.

Lakeside Retreat

By arriving from Melbourne, one is treated with a scenic threehour drive through the picturesque Murray River region before reaching The Sebel Yarrawonga. 

The Royal Connection

During a stay at the historical Royal Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta, Eve Tedja discovers what makes the city special.

Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh
A New Standard of Coastal Luxury Awaits
There is a certain magic to summer by the sea, when time slows, horizons stretch endlessly, and every moment feels touched by possibility. At Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh, that experience has been elevated to new heights with the unveiling of its newly enhanced Beachfront Villas, where privacy, personalized service, and contemporary elegance converge along one of Vietnam’s most captivating coastlines.
Cathay Pacific
A New Transpacific Chapter to Seattle
Marking 80 years of connecting worlds, Cathay Pacific unveils a refined new link between Hong Kong and Seattle. This five times weekly service expands its North American presence while reflecting a broader vision of seamless global travel, where innovation, comfort and cultural exchange meet at 35,000 feet with quiet elegance.
MARIO MENDIS
Leadership Played in the Long Game
Recognised as Hospitality Personality of the Year at the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025, Mario Mendis represents a new generation of hospitality leadership in Vietnam. As General Manager of Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang, his approach blends people-first purpose, wellness-led thinking, and long-term responsibility toward communities, talent, and place.
 
THE SPA AT REGENT PHU QUOC
Where Stillness Becomes the Ultimate Indulgence
On the quiet edge of Phu Quoc, The Spa at Regent Phu Quoc elevates wellness into an art of living. Recognised as Highly Recommended – Best Spa & Wellness Resort at the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025, it offers a rare, deeply personalised sanctuary where time yields, rituals unfold, and restoration is approached with exquisite restraint.
NAMIA RIVER RETREAT
Where the River Slows and Wellness Breathes
Flowing gently along the Thu Bon River, Namia River Retreat proposes a quieter definition of luxury - one shaped by Vietnamese herbal wisdom, mindful design, and sustainable intention. Here, wellness unfolds as a lived experience, measured not by schedules, but by breath, light, and time reclaimed.