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Among the ever increasing number of new luxury hotels and resorts in Southeast Asia, one can still see a few historical gems that have weathered through decades — some surviving more than a century —remaining polished, sparkling, and appealing to today’s most discerning travelers.  Among them, there is one rare beachside heritage property in Hua Hin, Thailand – CentaraGrand Beach Resort & Villas (formerly The Railway Hotel). (more…)

The most famous beach resort destination in Singapore is located along Sentosa Island. Famed for its giant Merlion and its theme parks, Sentosa is also home to some of Singapore finest beaches. Although artificially created with sand imported from Indonesia and Malaysia, the 2km-long sheltered beaches offer a place to relax surrounded by resorts such as the Shangri-La or the Siloso Beach Resort.

Other beautiful resort hotels include the Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Singapore, the five-star luxury Capella Singapore located in former British barracks, Resorts World Sentosa, the Hard Rock Hotel, Le Méridien, the W Singapore – Sentosa Cove, some being located on hills surrounded by rainforest and overlooking Singapore Harbor.

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by Dave Stamboulis

When most visitors think of Southeast Asian beaches, Myanmar usually isn’t the first country to come to mind. Which is probably just fine for those in the know. With over 2,000 miles of untouched coastline and some 800 uninhabited islands in the magical Mergui Archipelago, you’ll find plenty of hidden gems and tropical paradises reminiscent of what Thailand was like thirty or forty years ago. For those who want seclusion, epic sunsets, along with some of the best diving to be found in the region, Myanmar’s your choice. Just don’t delay on going, as the word is starting to spread about this white sand nirvana.

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Maya Beach on the island of Koh Phi Phi Leh in Krabi province made famous by the 2000 Leonardo di Caprio movie, The Beach, is a classic example of a popular destination suffering from overtourism. (more…)

By Jaffee Yee

When you’ve got the feeling of being trapped in a big concrete jungle, fighting an endless rat race, you may just dream of a paradise island with powdery white sand beaches gently lapped by warm crystal-clear waters. This dream can be a reality, as there is truly such a place on earth… and it’s not that far from Thailand or China. (more…)

Beach lovers can rejoice when coming to the Philippines. With 7,641 islands, not only is there a beach for everyone, but you could probably spend a lifetime or three here and still never discover them all. Whether you’re after suave resorts, empty stretches of white sand, or for that matter even black or pink sand, the Philippines delivers on all fronts. Start packing your swimsuit now. (more…)