4 LIFESTYLE+TRAVEL | ISSUE 105 | VOLUME 2 | APR - JUN 2024 10 CONCIERGE Keep yourself informed with the festival updates, regional announcements, on the ground and up on high. 20 THE BUZZ 22 SURREAL SPELL Sentosa Sensoryscape brings the new norm of magic into reality. 28 NEW COASTAL RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS Every day is a vacation on the coast. 62 P. 44 P. 30 HAPPY HOLIDAYS IN GOOD HANDS To deliver happiness, peace of mind and complete freedom to every guests without boundaries of age or language is the rules at Club Med. 36 10 NEW HOTELS TO HERALD THE REVIVAL OF TRAVEL Unveiling eight newly-launched hotels and resorts around the world to mark the return of travel since the end of the pandemic. 44 THE SPOTLIGHT: VIBRANT VIBE WITH MARIA POONLERTLARP62 THE FEAST 64 A HAVEN OF HOSPITALITY AND ITALIAN FLAVOURS Nestled in Bangkok's bustling Silom district, Cento is the city's freshest addition to the culinary scene, promising patrons a distinctive fusion of Italian hospitality and bold. 66 MASTERFULLY MODERNISED INDIAN TRADITIONS Situated within a century-old house in the heart of Bangkok, Inddee invites diners to embark on an exceptional Indian fine-dining journey. 68 FLAVOURFUL LUNCH BLISS Just steps away from the BTS Skytrain system in Sathorn, the iconic W Bangkok sign welcomes you and leads you to The Kitchen Table. 70 THE JOURNEY 72 PRISTINE AND PICTURESQUE PHENOMENON With majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain watching over the city where time has stood still since ancient eras, and traces of ethnic Naxi culture still be, a visit to Lijiang cannot be anything but dream-like and enchanting. 78 COME SLEEP WITH ME 80 ASTONISHING VISTA With a superb panoramic view of Jade Dragon Mountain in Lijiang, China, backed by the signature all-inclusive vacation policy of Club Med, the holiday is to be remembered. 82 AN ISLAND OASIS FOR COUPLES AND FAMILIES Nestled on the soft sands of Mai Khao Beach in Phuket, overlooking the Andaman Sea and hugged by Sirinat National Park. 84 RETREAT IN STYLE As one of the premier properties of the Best Western chain, this establishment in Jakarta offers a fusion of stylishl. 86 TRENDY AND ADULT-EXCLUSIVE The Outpost Hotel Sentosa sets the new norm of a vacation in Singapore. 72 P. 88 A BALINESE OASIS OF COMFORT AND CUISINE For your next Balinese escapade, choose to stay at Best Western Kamala Jimbaran, where modern comfort meets affordability. 90 NEXT DESTINATION: SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA 80 P. 5EDITOR’S NOTE A monotonous daily regime can, in fact, surreptitiously erode our inner energy and peace of mind without being noticed until we’re already depleted. One of the great ways to recover is to get out of the box and start exploring the unknown that lies beyond. To begin with, you could spare some time on your usual route back home to stop by a new café and discover what’s on their menu. Additionally, weekends and public holidays give excellent chances to explore a destination you’ve never been to before and further away, be it a restaurant with tremendous reviews on the other side of town, or a city or country that would shake up the rut you are in. In doing so, your mental state will undoubtedly be refreshed and you will return with a better perspective, spirits and vigour! Let’s hit the road then, and please share your before and after experience with us. Happy travelling! 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