Luxury Holidays in Southeast Asia

Bali

Adventures in Buttavia

Andrew Taylor explores the pleasure and pain of Indonesian massage.

Malaysia

Shining a light on good health

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Feeling run-down? Stick it in your ear, writes Jane E. Fraser.

Seminyak

Say hello excess and wave goodbye to stress

John Borthwick Chill out in this sumptuous homage to oriental kitsch. John Borthwick did.

Thailand

Adventures in spa land

Richard Jinman Forget just lounging on a beach - Thailand is getting serious about relaxation. Richard Jinman tests the waters.

Bali

A bloke in bliss

Mal Chenu Without compromising his masculinity, of course, Mal Chenu succumbs to the temptations of essential oils and ginger tea.

Spa break

How to feel gorgeous in one perfect week

Kirsten Galliott A week of shopping and massages found Kirsten Galliott doing some serious woman-only bonding.

Luxury travel

Indulged, pampered and charitable

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Carol West visits a Thai resort that has been instrumental in a community's post-tsunami recovery.

Bangkok

River queen

The Marriot Resort and Spa at Bangkok.

Winsor Dobbin Those in the know can escape the bustle of busy Bangkok, Winsor Dobbin writes.

Casinos

Mobsters and hookers unwelcome in Singapore

Hand stacking chips.

Loan sharks, prostitutes, money launderers and mobsters - they're traditionally as much a part of casinos as the punters themselves.

Singapore

Carrying on tiffin

Sharon Mascall Sharon Mascall tries Raffles Hotel in Singapore for what has become the most English of meals.

Bali

Just too Ubud to be true

Jayne D'Arcy For a health retreat on the cheap, Ubud is perfect, writes Jayne D'Arcy.

Asia

Stylish stopovers

Richard Jinman and Kerry O'Shea Why go all the way when you can layover in luxury? Richard Jinman and Kerry O'Shea report on the options.

Bali

In a world of their own

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A staffed, private villa is the way to afford luxury in Bali, Matthew Brace writes.

Borneo

In the jungle with my head in the clouds

Debbie Hunter The wilderness of Borneo proved irresistible for Debbie Hunter.

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