After several hours of driving through the steep-sided valleys that thread their way through the dense rainforest, the ocean crashing onto a pristine beach is nothing short of arresting.

Once in a while, in an escape from the ordinary, a destination delivers a fairy tale. Join us in the Maldives.

Suddenly the rain stopped and it was “back to lovely.” Seaplanes buzzed in, water taxis bobbed on their moorings and patios filled up.

Nizuc Resort & Spa, on the idyllic Punta Nizuc, has been artfully shaped with serenity in mind.

From traditional street food to the UNESCO Global Geopark, the city is full of surprises.

Having 750 private acres in the heart of the Mayan forest and a sacred cenote almost all to ourselves seems a tad hedonistic, but why not?

With its chirpy misty mornings, dogs snoozing at midday and the soft warmth of evening, Luang Prabang is a place of sweet-tempered geniality.

It’s blissful here at the Ocean Club, with nothing much on our agenda for a few days.

With its legendary cuisine, iconic skyline and rich history, the spirit of Hong Kong is stronger than ever.

Our EVA Air flight landed in Taiwan at the Taoyuan International Airport, where were greeted not only by friendly staff but also by—to my surprise—a robot named “Pepper.”