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Motherhood is a profound force — quiet yet unwavering, tender yet resilient. This Mother’s Day, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur honours this timeless strength through Rooted in Love, a thoughtfully curated celebration inspired by the grounding power of nature and the nurturing spirit of mothers. From exquisite dining rituals to intimate spa journeys, each offering is a tribute to the women who shape our lives with grace and unconditional love. Growing Beautiful Moments at The Brasserie The celebration begins at The Brasserie, where guests are invited to partake in an immersive brunch experience unlike any other. Held on 11 May 2025, Rooted in Love: A Mother's Day Brunch draws inspiration from the beauty of nature — its grounded roots, its capacity to flourish, and its enduring presence. This symbolic theme comes to life through an exclusive Terrarium Masterclass, led by the hotel’s in-house floral atelier, Flower Series. Mothers will design their own miniature garden to take home, accom...

 Samsung has expanded its acclaimed Galaxy Tab lineup with the launch of the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE+, delivering a powerful blend of creativity, productivity, and on-the-go versatility. Designed to cater to a wide range of users, from young professionals to aspiring creators, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE series offers a premium tablet experience at an accessible price point. Both models feature Samsung’s iconic design language, with a sturdy yet lightweight body and a refined matte finish that enhances grip without sacrificing style. A Bigger, Better Canvas for Creativity The Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ stands out with its expansive 13.1-inch display, providing ample screen real estate for multitasking, content creation, and immersive entertainment. Despite the larger size, the tablet remains slim and highly portable, thanks to Samsung’s ultra-thin bezel design. Both the S10 FE and S10 FE+ support the S Pen stylus, offering seamless note-taking, sketching, and editing capabilities...

 With a dramatic design referencing calligraphy, vistas of the Gulf of Thailand, and Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine promoting health and sustainability, show-stopping Yitong Chinese Restaurant & Sky Bar has debuted in vibrant Pattaya. The rooftop restaurant and bar opened this month on the 12th floor of Meliá Pattaya Hotel, which celebrated its grand opening on February 14 this year on Second Road, known as Pattaya Sai Song, near an array of attractions. As soon as they set foot in the venue, diners are greeted by a ribbon-like ceiling sculpture installation that makes for a compelling contemporary interpretation of calligraphy. Characterised by gold and black trimmings with pops of crimson to signal prosperity, the restaurant’s colour palette is magnified by the backdrop of floor-to-ceiling windows affording views of Pattaya’s beach and sky. In addition to the main dining area with soft lighting, earthy tones and natural textures inspired by the landscapes of Chonburi and North...

 Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the 124-year-old luxury hotel in Vietnam’s capital, was named one of the world’s “500 Best Hotels” by the influential U.S.-based magazine Travel + Leisure. The recognition, part of the magazine’s annual “World’s Best” awards, is among the most coveted honors in the global hospitality industry. Metropole Hanoi was one of just 12 luxury hotels in Vietnam to appear on this year’s list – and one of only two in the capital. “An extraordinary setting. Design that feels both unexpected and of-the-moment. Service that goes above and beyond. When a hotel feels truly exceptional, our readers are slow to forget,” the magazine said about this year’s list of honorees. The prestigious award, announced in Travel + Leisure’s May 2025 issue, follows other major accolades for the hotel. In December last year, Metropole was the only hotel in Vietnam to land on Condé Nast Traveler’s “Gold List” comprising the world’s 72 finest hotels and resorts. All of this has come a...

 When style meets precision, the result is nothing short of breathtaking. The new BONIA Cristallo BNB10853 collection has made its dazzling debut — a glittering celebration of femininity, craftsmanship, and confidence. Designed for the woman who knows how to command attention and walk in grace, this stunning timepiece is more than an accessory; it’s a statement. Launched just in time for Mother’s Day, the BNB10853 collection is a luxurious tribute to the women who inspire us. With its bold presence and refined elegance, it makes the perfect gift for a glamorous mother, an accomplished woman, or even yourself. Each piece is crafted with the level of detail and sophistication BONIA is renowned for — reflecting the artistry of watchmaking fused with the allure of fine jewellery. Timeless Glamour in Every Shade The BNB10853 arrives in six radiant colour variations, each thoughtfully designed to suit a spectrum of styles and moods. Whether you gravitate toward the serene elegance of lig...

 As the world prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the U.S.-Vietnam War, guests at one of Southeast Asia’s most storied hotels are invited to revisit the conflict’s history in a unique and personal way. Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi’s special “Path of History” tour includes a visit down into the hotel’s underground bomb shelter, which shielded visitors including Joan Baez, Jane Fonda and others during wartime air raids. The bunker was closed and sealed after the 1964-1975 conflict before being rediscovered by chance during the renovation of the hotel’s Bamboo Bar in 2011. The war ended April 30, 1975. The tour, led by a Metropole historian, is exclusively offered to in-house hotel guests twice daily, at 5pm and 6pm. It also includes a look at old photographs of famous hotel guests over the decades (Charlie Chaplin honeymooned at the Metropole and numerous heads of state and royalty have also stayed there), along with vintage artifacts like century-old room keys. But...

  Azerai Ke Ga Bay, an all-suites-and-villas beachfront resort in southern Vietnam, won the runner-up spot in the “Most Instagrammable Hotel in the World” contest sponsored by the U.S.-based travel trade magazine Luxury Travel Advisor. The only Vietnamese hotel in this year’s competition, Azerai won five head-to-head rounds in which online voters decided which hotel offers better photography opportunities for social media. Azerai was crowned “The Most Instagrammable Hotel in the Eastern Hemisphere” and “The Most Instagrammable Hotel in Asia, the Indian Ocean and South Pacific.” The final round was a playoff between Azerai Ke Ga Bay and Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets in Mexico. Impression secured the win and Azerai Ke Ga Bay took second place. Azerai Ke Ga Bay, located a comfortable 2.5-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City on a new highway, is nestled amongst 5 hectares of verdant gardens, framed to the east by Hon Ba Island with its historic lighthouse and to the west by soaring sa...

 Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong invites guests to celebrate spring's most treasured occasions with an array of exceptional dining experiences and exclusive treats. From artisanal Dragon Boat Festival rice dumplings to heartfelt Mother's Day celebrations across the Hotel's award-winning restaurants and the Spa, May brings opportunities to create meaningful moments with loved ones. Dragon Boat Festival Rice Dumplings from Michelin-Starred Lung King Heen As Dragon Boat Festival approaches, Executive Chinese Chef Chan Yan Tak of the two-Michelin-starred Lung King Heen presents meticulously crafted rice dumplings available for pre-order on eShop from now until May 30, 2025. Early bird savings of 15-25 percent are available until May 9, 2025. This year's premium selection includes the signature Organic Glutinous Grain Rice Dumpling with Abalone and Conpoy, paired with Fuding Cold Dew White Tea (20 grams) at HKD 588 per set. For guests seeking variety, the combination of Glutino...

Leading boutique cruise operator Ambassador Cruise has launched a remarkable dining experience under the starlit skies of UNESCO World Heritage listed bays Halong and Lan Ha. The new ‘Dining Under the Stars’ concept on Ambassador Cruise’s overnight cruises features two menus, crafted by executive chef Nguyen Gia Thien, accompanied by live entertainment on the luxurious vessels’ elegant 360-degree sundecks. Softly-lit, white tablecloth service and an incredible backdrop of myriad limestone karsts silhouetted against the night sky evoke a romantic atmosphere.  Guests choose between international and Vietnamese dinner menus; both underpinned by fresh, premium ingredients. As part of the five-course “Heritage By Night” menu, guests select two main courses from five gourmet options including roasted sea bass fillet with chorizo butter and zucchini emulsion, pan-seared beef medallion served with crispy potato and meat jus, and caramelized duck breast flambé with gnocchi and orange jus. A...

  The Anam Mui Ne, an Indochine-era inspired resort in Vietnam’s popular beach town Mui Ne, has expanded its spa and wellness offerings with a menu of Himalayan singing bowl therapies that offer an array of health benefits. Used for centuries for healing and meditation purposes, the therapy involves running a mallet along the edge of a metal bowl in a slow, circular motion to create a rich and deep sound that resonates throughout the body. The Anam Spa’s new Himalayan singing bowl therapies are believed to stimulate circulation and boost the immune system, alleviate stress and anxiety, improve sleep quality, balance energy, release blockages, help naturally detoxify the body, and promote emotional healing.  From 45 to 60 minutes, the “Relaxing”, “Balancing”, “Detoxifying”, “Healing Power” and “Healing Sound Bath” treatments afford a variety of health benefits. “Relaxing” involves seven different singing bowls to relax “brain waves and all cells in the body”, relieving tension ...

  As part of its ‘Best of Japan’ series, Palace Hotel Tokyo is unveiling ‘JAXURY at Palace Hotel Tokyo’, an exclusive stay package designed to showcase excellence in Japanese craftsmanship paired with the award-winning property’s distinctive hospitality. The JAXURY Consortium was founded in 2021 based on research undertaken by the Authentic Luxury Lab at Keio University’s Graduate School of System Design & Management. Representing a joint project between academia, media and various industries, the Consortium undertakes a cross-country search each year to identify brands which exemplify a harmonious intermingling between nature and humanity, authenticity in delivering a sense of wonder and appreciation, and luxury through the outstanding quality of their products and services. 2025 marks the fifth consecutive year in which the JAXURY Consortium has recognized Palace Hotel Tokyo for its exemplary embodiment of ‘Japan’s Authentic Luxury’. “With its understated elegance and heartfe...

 Meliá Chiang Mai has launched a “Family First” holiday replete with fun at a children’s water playground, spa treatments for all ages, a raft of engaging activities at a vast kids’ and teen’s club, and more. With screens seemingly ubiquitous nowadays, the “Family First” package encourages families to switch off and engage with each other in the present. The package is underpinned by a stay at the hotel’s double 54sqm Family Room featuring city views of Chiang Mai, a sofa bed, separate sitting area, ensuite bathroom, puzzles and board games, a children’s tent and toys. Adjacent to the hotel’s expansive outdoor swimming pool on the second floor and Tien Pool Bar, a shallow watery playground area for the kids is home to two water slides, a rain curtain, water fountains and a giant tipping bucket. The YHI Spa’s menu features treatments for women, men and children such as massages that aim to combat cellulite, ease muscle tension and prevent hyperactivity respectively. For children age...

 The Hari Hong Kong will mark Easter from April 18-21 with lavish brunches and set dinners at authentic Italian ristorante Lucciola and contemporary Japanese restaurant Zoku, as well as its fun-filled family room package.  A seafood platter, ‘lamb lettuce salad with roast corn, egg crumble, red radish and persinette’, and ‘Italian Colomba cake’ from the dessert trolley are among highlights of Lucciola’s Easter brunch menu priced from HK$488 per person. Zoku’s brunch menu includes ‘moriawase sashimi platter’ and ‘chicken Yawata-maki with broccolini, wasabi potatoes, sesame, and lime’ and starts from HK$568 per person. Accompanied by free-flow packages, the brunches are served from noon until 3:30pm (last order at 2:30pm). Lucciola’s Easter set dinner menu, starting from HK$568 per person, features options such as ‘shrimp tartare with burrata espuma and Amalfi lemon’, ‘handmade spaghetti pasta with lobster tail, lemon, and basil sauce’, ‘Italian Easter cake with mascarpone cream...

  Samsung today announced the arrival of the Galaxy Ring in Malaysia, available nationwide from 9 April 2025. Introducing a new era of AI-powered health to users’ hands, the Galaxy Ring seamlessly integrates with Samsung Health to deliver real-time analysis and personalised wellness recommendations. By leveraging Galaxy AI, it transforms data on sleep, activity, and heart rate into actionable insights, helping users optimise their daily health and well-being with ease. Track Your Health Effortlessly, Day and Night The Galaxy Ring wraps advanced health technology in a sleek titanium frame that's as stylish as it is durable. Available in sizes 5 to 14, it provides a tailored fit for every wearer. Its refined, concave design not only protects against scratches but creates a timeless aesthetic that complements any style, delivering continuous health insights while weighing barely more than a traditional ring. Each Galaxy Ring comes with a transparent clamshell charging case, inspired b...

Sirru Fen Fushi, the private lagoon resort and distinguished member of The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) collection, is gearing up for an inspiring month of activities this April, as it invites discerning couples, families and friends to unleash their inner artists and share heartfelt Easter experiences.   From 15-21 April 2025, Sirru Fen Fushi will be transformed into a haven of colour and creativity with a week-long Art Market for World Art Day, the UNESCO-led initiative that celebrates all forms of artistic expression. Guests will be able to come together for a series of expert-led workshops, including magnet art, beach bag painting, coconut art, sustainable bracelet making, and weaving. The Clay Studio will showcase handcrafted sculptures, and the resort’s in-house artists, Fizzy and Adu, will host palm leaf weaving and sand art sessions.   At Sirru Fen Fushi, art is woven into every aspect of the resort – including its commitment to sustainability. Nestled in the turq...

 In a world where smartwatches dominate the wearable scene, Samsung has boldly entered uncharted territory with its first-ever Galaxy Ring—a sleek, titanium-clad smart ring that promises cutting-edge health tracking in an ultra-discreet form. But can a tiny ring really deliver where larger wearables shine? After extensive hands-on experience, the answer is a confident yes!  Design & Build: Minimalist Beauty Meets Comfort Crafted from titanium, the ring feels light yet sturdy, weighing just 2.3–3.0 grams depending on size. It boasts a matte brushed finish available in Titanium Black, Silver, and Gold, lending it a premium, jewelry-like aesthetic. Its concave inner design and subtle curves make it comfortable for all-day wear—even during sleep or workouts. And with 11 different sizes and one can visit Samsung Experience Centre to try the ring ensuring the right size for their finger.  Features & Performance: Discreet Yet Incredibly Capable While it may lack a screen...