The Henry Hotel, Manila, The Philippines

Old- and new-world Philippines collide in this beautiful compound of converted 1950s townhouses. This was our true oasis...

The Confidante Miami Beach Hotel, Miami, USA

As a nostalgic and playful celebration of its retroglam roots, this quintessetntial beachside resort among many on the...

Borgo San Felice, Tuscany, Italy

The Tuscan countryside, with its endless vines and oaks punctuated by vertical slashes of green cypress trees, is...

The Connaught
London, United Kingdom

British, urban luxury comes to life at the Connaught, one of our five-star favourites in London. Stylish yet...

Park Hyatt
Seoul, South Korea

Everyone knows Gangnam, thanks to PSY’s take on life in what is dubbed as the ‘Beverley Hills’ of...

Rochester, Bariloche, Argentina

Just a short walk from the ‘beach’ of Nahuel Huapi Lake, the Rochester is best described as a...

Charming Luxury Lodge, Bariloche, Argentina

Right on the banks of Lake Nahuel Huapi, just a few miles outside Bariloche town, we couldn’t help...

Home Hotel, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Home by name, home by nature; this is the very definition of warmth and cosiness amid the bustling...

Grand Isle Resort & Spa, Great Exuma:
Swimming pigs

So, you may have heard of flying pigs, but how about swimming ones? I just couldn’t resist telling...

W Hotels:
Sound suites

There is one place where you’d be excused for having some banging music pumping from your hotel suite...

The Modern Manila Issue

A journey through the capital of the Philippines featuring actor Jake Macapagal in Filipino home-grown menswear – part...

Ink credible
Hong Kong, China

On a journey to Hong Kong, Uwern Jong finds the ultimate tattoo inspiration. Sometimes in life, you travel...

Dinarobin Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa
Mauritius

The reputation of the Dinarobin precedes it. It is the jewel to Mauritius’ crown. Escapism, exoticism and unadulterated...

Hotel Keppler
Paris, France

Pierre-Yves Rochon was set loose on this handsome private residence and he created the Hotel Keppler, Paris –...

Siam Kempinski, Bangkok, Thailand

This property has become known as one of Bangkok’s most notable urban-resorts, except the Siam Kempinski really takes...

Muntri Grove
Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia

On the original site of one of our Founder’s family shop-house now stands the beautifully restored Muntri Grove...

Fairmont Manila
Manila, The Philippines

This five-star offers an urban sanctuary in the bustling hub of Manila. Asian luxury with a Canadian vibe...

Hotel ICON, Hong Kong, China

It’s rare for us to describe a hotel as epic, but the Hotel ICON certainly was. The property...

Teraj and Barry Hoy
NYC, New York, USA

To get the lowdown on all that’s happening in New York City, OutThere sits down with emerging music...

IGLTA:
Japanese dawn

When I checked into my hotel room at the Hotel Granvia Kyoto, a sextet of origami birds were...

Dalmatia 101
Dalmatian Coast, Croatia

Jetting off to Croatia’s most popular destinations – Dubrovnik, Split and Hvar, Uwern Jong discovers what makes the...

Sheraton Iguazu Resort, Iguazu, Argentina

The only hotel to find itself inside the boundaries of the National Park, meaning that we enjoyed Iguazú...

Royal Sonesta, Houston, Texas, USA

They say everything is bigger in Texas, and the suites at the Royal Sonesta are no exception. Our...

Llao Llao, Bariloche, Argentina

Our time spent in beautiful Bariloche was amplified by a stay at what is billed as one of...

Legado Mitico, Salta, Argentina

Sister property to Buenos Aires’ Palermo boutique, we loved the private club ambience of this place. Set in...

Park Hyatt Palacio Duhau, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Situated on millionaires row, Alvear Avenue, we had no doubt that this five star, in its illustrious Belle...

The Sun House
Galle, Sri Lanka

Just outside the fort city of Galle, we were transported back in time somewhat to a small, boutique...

Nobu Hotel, Manila, The Philippines

Less Manila more Vegas, or Macau even, but the gold-tinted glass of the shiny new Nobu Hotel in...

Loi Suites, Iguazu, Argentina

Set deep in the Iryapú tropical forest, this resort is one of the closest upscale properties to the...

Entre Cielos, Mendoza, Argentina

The Entre-Cielos takes the best of European cellar-door hospitality and makes it ultra-stylish. The only ‘issue’ is that...

Tamarind Village, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Situated in the heart of Chiang Mai’s old town, yet in its own secluded area, this stunning boutique...

Wildcatter Ranch, Graham, Texas, USA

If you like the idea of an authentic Texas ranch experience, but don’t actually want to do any...

The Peninsula
Manila, The Philippines

Manila’s social royalty has, since 1976, been using The Peninsula Manila as their ultimate go-to. Even in today’s...

Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Manila, The Philippines

Watching the sunset over Manila Bay from our suite on the 27th floor of the Sofitel is something...

The London EDITION
London, United Kingdom

The London hotel scene can be fashionably fickle, but the testament to the success of The London EDITION...

The Palace, San Francisco, USA

If like us, San Francisco was your entry point into Burning Man, a great place to top or...

How green is my valley?
Lake Bled and Ljubljana, Slovenia

Despite its growing popularity, the small nation of Slovenia remains somewhat off-the-beaten-path. Leo Morgan heads to the ‘sunny...

Emerald life:
Travelling under cover

I’ll take the risk of sounding naive, as there is a lesson to be learnt here. But there was...

Hotel Pulitzer, Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Pulitzer is the only member of the Design Hotels family in Argentina. Found on a quintessentially Microcentro...

Writing’s on the wall
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires is known for many things, but Uwern Jong learns its internationalism and openness come through in...

Food for thought
Toronto, Canada

No trip to Canada is complete without a taste of the country’s many flavours – Martin Perry samples...

Baccarat, NYC, USA

Opulence with a French accent. This is how we would describe the infamous crystal company’s designs and we’d...

Jake Macapagal
Manila, The Philippines

Internationally acclaimed, out, gay Filipino actor Jake Macapagal shares thoughts on his life and why he chose to...

Grand Bretagne, Athens, Greece

You mustn’t miss the Grande Dame of Athenian opulence. A Starwood Luxury Collection Hotel, this historic property is...

Patrick Duffy
NYC, New York, USA

A self-declared NYC nomad, Patrick Duffy talks to OutThere about the city he loves and about his latest...

SuperYachtsMonaco:
Grey matters

So it’s Friday before the Spring (it’s officially here, although you wouldn’t know it from the snow and...

Take a hike
Bariloche, Argentina

Steven Nguyen goes walking in the glacial landscape of Patagonia. I blinked hard and rubbed my eyes. I...

Koh Kradan:
Offshore luxury

Is a beautiful white sand beach in Thailand, shared with quite literally no one else just the ticket?...

Panoramic Grand, Iguazu, Argentina

Located on a hill overlooking the Three Frontiers, this property benefits from being just a couple of blocks...

Design Suites, Salta, Argentina

This city centre hotel is set just off the main square, in a unique, handsome, art noveau building...