The Luxe Lens

  With a location amid ancient Hindu sacred sites and a legacy that deeply embraces Balinese culture, Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana, is launching a menu of retreats that draw from Balinese wellbeing practices. The new multi-day menu of retreats dives deeper into holistic health, a facet of Bali that has long drawn spiritual seekers and wellness enthusiasts to the island. Guests can curate whether they want to dip a toe in or fully immerse themselves in wellbeing during their time at Tanah Gajah through the choice of three packages: The five-night Ultimate Healing Escape, the three-night Holistic Wellness Retreat, and the two-night Journey to Balance.   Designed to help guests feel more balanced and in alignment, Tanah Gajah’s Ultimate Healing Escape includes several therapies that work on a physical and energetic level. The highlight of the package and a new offering to the resort is the 90-minute Insight, Healing, and Harmonic Balancing session that incorporates pal...

  Dusit Thani Kyoto, a luxury urban oasis operated by Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has built on its recent One Michelin Key recognition by earning a 2025 Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Award—further cementing its reputation as one of Kyoto's most exceptional hotels. Founded in the United States in 1958, Forbes Travel Guide (formerly known as Mobil Travel Guide) is a globally respected authority in luxury hospitality, renowned for pioneering the five-star rating system in 1960. Its anonymous inspectors evaluate hotels based on more than 900 objective standards, ensuring a trusted benchmark of excellence in the travel industry. The Four-Star rating is awarded to properties that demonstrate exceptional service and outstanding facilities. Dusit Thani Kyoto earned this distinction through rigorous, undercover assessments by Forbes Travel Guide's inspectors, who experienced the hotel just as a typical guest would—paying t...

  Azerai Resorts in Vietnam has introduced exclusive two-night stay packages ahead of International Women’s Day in March. The special offer at Azerai La Residence, Hue and Azerai Ke Ga Bay includes a two-night stay between March 3-9 with daily breakfast, daily afternoon tea, a 90-minute spa treatment for two, a Vietnamese set dinner for two (not including drinks) and more. The package is priced from 14,880,000 VND++ for a two-night stay at either Azerai La Residence, Hue or Azerai Ke Ga Bay. International Women’s Day, observed on Mar. 8, is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. Azerai La Residence, Hue was recently named one of Vietnam’s best 16 hotels by The Times, the UK’s oldest national daily newspaper. With 122 rooms and suites, the hotel is centered on a colonial mansion that was built in 1930 as part of the residence of the French Resident Superieur. The m...

 ANA InterContinental Tokyo unveils its transformational 15-month renovation. Redesigned for today’s modern luxury traveller, the hotel presents 801 revitalised rooms alongside new dining and social concepts. This marks the beginning of the next chapter in the property’s over 35-year legacy, further cementing InterContinental’s reputation as a leader of approachable luxury hospitality, ensuring that guests can continue to explore the world while feeling right at home. ANA InterContinental Tokyo’s redesigned rooms seamlessly harmonise Japanese craftsmanship with contemporary elegance, ensuring every guest experiences rest and relaxation. Motifs highlight the concept of 'origami' to embody the essence of 'unfolding Tokyo' as guests do when discovering their destination. Dining and social spaces have been designed to create environments where both guests and locals can satisfy their desire for knowledge and culturally rich experiences. The ambiance at the renowned MIXX Bar...

 Nine years after first captivating Singapore’s cocktail scene with its innovative mixology and panoramic city views, Smoke & Mirrors, Singapore’s premier rooftop cocktail destination, announces its departure from its renowned location atop National Gallery Singapore. The much loved bar invites its cherished patrons to stay tuned as it embarks on a new exciting chapter. As the bar reaches the natural conclusion of its lease agreement and prepares for its final service on Saturday, 15 March 2025, it delivers its own love letter to the guests who have joined its journey, with special Valentine experiences, and celebratory guest shifts and partnerships with industry friends. Bespoke Cocktails by Smoke & Mirrors and Live DJ parties  Showcasing their creativity and cocktail expertise, the Smoke & Mirrors team invites guests to join them for a final hurrah from 15 February to 15 March 2025. The bar team invites guests to share their favourite flavours and spirits, before...

Republic at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore proudly appoints Filippo Sanchi as its new Bar Director, targeting new horizons of excellence in service and mixology. Bringing his Italian hospitality and exceptional track record in luxury venues around the world, Filippo’s impeccable hospitality and prowess in elevating the guest experience marry perfectly with the mixology finesse of Head Bartender, Kelvin Saquilayan.     Arriving in Singapore from his position as Director of Bars at Bangkok’s Rosewood Hotel, Filippo hails from Rimini, Italy, brings with him his home nation’s effortless flair for crafting elegant drinks and effusive hosting to each global bar he oversaw. Prior to his role in Bangkok, he spent two years as Bar Manager and Head Mixologist at Rosewood Guangzhou, overseeing and ensuring consistently high standards across its four bars from 2018 to 2020, Filippo helmed Melbourne’s award-winning intimate cocktail bar Above Board.  “I’m absolutely thrille...

  The wait is finally over—the much-anticipated Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has arrived, bringing with it a new wave of innovation, cutting-edge AI capabilities, and a refined design that cements its status as a premium flagship smartphone. From the moment the box is opened, it's clear that Samsung has meticulously crafted a device that blends power, elegance, and next-generation technology. Unboxing Experience: Minimalist Yet Premium Samsung continues its commitment to sustainability with a refined yet minimalist packaging approach. The box contains only the essentials: the Galaxy S25 Ultra, a USB Type-C cable, and a SIM ejector tool—omitting the charger and earphones in line with recent trends to reduce electronic waste. Lifting the device for the first time, the S25 Ultra exudes sophistication. The premium materials and attention to detail make an immediate impression, signaling that this is more than just an incremental upgrade. Design & Build: A Titanium Marvel Th...