If you love travelling (like us!), you’ll love looking at new hotels or destinations in between trips. The good news? There are plenty of new resorts and hotel updates to check out for your next getaway. We also have hotel deals here in Singapore, for your next staycation fix!
Anniversary Openings
Frasers Hospitality is celebrating its 27th anniversary with the launch of six new Asian properties. The upcoming openings include serviced residences in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Dalian, a new signing in Roppongi, Tokyo, and additions in Putrajaya and Penang. The group says that the developments reflect its strategy to grow in high-potential cities while meeting the rising demand for long-stay accommodation among modern travellers. Each property is designed for flexibility, too, offering business and leisure facilities alike.
Bangkok Bliss
The serene Aman Nai Lert Bangkok has opened its doors, offering 52 suites, a spacious 1,500-square-metre spa and wellness centre, and seven dining and social venues in the city’s heart. Tucked within the quiet greenery of Nai Lert Park, the new hotel marks Aman’s return to Bangkok, decades after beginning its story in Thailand with Amanpuri. This latest addition offers a peaceful escape amid the capital city’s very loud buzz!
Kick Off in Paradise
Get ready, football fans: Michael Owen is heading to Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort to host a kids’ football camp from 20 to 23 October 2025. Young guests staying at the resort will get expert coaching from the former England striker, with the camp ending in a grand finale on 24 October. It’s open to all children aged 15 and under, and free for resort guests. Beyond the pitch, families can enjoy creative activities, water sports and wellness sessions.
+960 660 1660 avanihotels.com/en/fares-maldive
Five Luxury Escapes
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is expanding across Asia with five new hotel openings in 2025. Just opened is Fairmont Mumbai, and the roll-out continues until November with properties in Tokyo, Udaipur, Bangkok and Hanoi. Each hotel reflects its location’s culture – from Udaipur’s hilltop palace charm to Hanoi’s Indochinese elegance – while offering luxury and comfort, as well as wellness centres, pools, event venues and diverse dining.
Tee Off in Vietnam
Azerai Resorts has unveiled new golf packages at two of its properties in Vietnam, providing guests with the chance to play rounds on some of the country’s most celebrated golf courses. Azerai Ke Ga Bay on the southern coast and Azerai La Residence, Hue in central Vietnam are both near world-class courses, designed by the likes of Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus, and offering top-level championship and leisure play to golfers from around the world.
Visit the websites for details of what’s included in the resorts’ “stay-and-play” packages. azerai.com/azerai-ke-ga-bay |azerai.com/azerai-la-residence-hue
Retreat to the Hills
Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort in Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand, has launched the Mekong Explorer Tent, a twobedroom hillside retreat designed for those seeking an immersive stay. Set within a 160-acre bamboo forest near the meeting point of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar, the tent offers views of the Mekong River and jungle below, where rescued elephants roam. Guests arrive by longtail boat and enjoy full-board dining, sky biking, a choice of activities like elephant walks or spa treatments, and private terraces with pools and bathtubs.
+66 53 784 084 | bit.ly/AnantraGoldenTriangle
Sony Photo Awards
Ten category winners were recently announced in the 18th edition of the Sony World Photography Awards, and a Singaporean is among them! Ng Guang Ze took out the “Landscape” category for his black-and-white shot of a stream meandering through grasslands into a lake in the distance; it was taken in Lijiang, China. Entrants were invited to submit their strongest single images from 2024.
New In Sri Lanka
Teardrop Hotels has opened Kalkudah Beach House, a five-bedroom retreat on Sri Lanka’s East Coast, offering a peaceful stay amid coconut groves fringed by the Indian Ocean. The property includes two villas, a tropical pool and direct beach access. Guests can snorkel among coral reefs, visit ancient cities like Polonnaruwa, or watch whales in season. With open-plan architecture, solar power and locally inspired cuisine, the house combines comfort with thoughtful design. It’s the eighth property in the brand’s Sri Lanka collection.
The Right Travel Insurance
Picking the right travel insurance for your next trip may sound like an easy task, but when you start looking at your options, the right plan may not be as obvious as it originally seems. To help you find a plan that suits your next trip, the team at Pacific Prime has put together a list of key factors you should look at when comparing your travel insurance options.
#1 Compare medical coverage levels.
Many providers offer basic, intermediate, or comprehensive plans. The level of medical coverage you need will depend on your destination and what activities you’re planning on doing there.
#2 Compare short- versus long-term travel insurance policies.
Some travel insurance policies are designed for shorter trips, some for longer trips. Make sure that you compare plans that are designed for short and long trips since their benefit packages and prices will differ.
#3 Consider auxiliary benefits.
Benefits such as trip cancellation and interruption coverage can sometimes be handy as they compensate for flight changes, but they are not always included in basic travel insurance plans. Be sure to consider these benefits when looking for the right plan, especially if you have a lot of prepaid expenses for your trip.
If you’re looking to insure your travels, you can get free impartial advice by getting in touch with one of Pacific Prime’s expert insurance advisors. Partnering with major global insurance providers, Pacific Prime can provide you with tailored quotes based on your needs and requirements from different providers.
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