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The Best Resorts in the World, According to Our Readers Yet again that InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort and JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa ranked #15 and #17 respectively in the world list for this year’s Best Resorts according to Condé Nast Traveler.  

‘Back to school’ at Marriott deluxe resort in Vietnam: Abandoned French university is repurposed for relaxation Designed by the Harvard-educated architect and landscape designer Bill Bensley, who is renowned for creating premier Southeast Asian resorts like the Four Seasons Langkawi in Malaysia and the Hotel de la Paix in Siem Reap in Cambodia, the JW … Continued

Escape: Vietnam’s most sacred mountain, Yen Tu, is emerging from the shadows The new Legacy Yen Tu MGallery by Sofitel, which starts at just £82 per night and is situated in the newly designed Yen Tu Village, is the area’s first five-star property. It’s the work of Bill Bensley, the legendary hotel designer who is … Continued

Unique pearl on secret island JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay, the first international luxury hotel brand there, is further contributing to putting the island on the map as the property allows travelers to fully discover Vietnam’s “best kept secret.”

Why You Should Add This Glamorous Tented Camp in Luang Prabang to Your Bucket List Luang Prabang is one of the few remaining cities in Southeast Asia that retains its physical connection to the past as a royal city. The Buddhist temple complexes are interconnected by pathways; there are no vast roadways. The city is … Continued

The Jungle Look: inside Capella Ubud, Bali’s natural wonderland It’s taken nearly four years to bring this dream scene into existence – an extraordinary amount of time for a complex comprised of just 23 tented retreats and a handful of outbuildings. The reason for the painfully slow build? A sincere concern for the environment, with … Continued

You Should Experience This Enticing Resort In The Laos Jungle Designer Bill Bensley is known for extravagant, fanciful designs on view in hotels throughout Asia. But it’s hard to imagine that he had a canvas as broad as Rosewood Luang Prabang which opened a few months ago just outside of this spiritual, temple laden Laos … Continued

Vietnam’s Most Instagrammable Resort: The InterContinental Danang The consideration to design is unparalleled. Architect Bill Bensley lived on site for two years while finalizing this resort. And his commitment shows. Each room and space is a riotous display of colours, textures and artefacts. Bill travelled the world finding books, cushions, local treasures and so much … Continued

Designer Bill Bensley on his Upcoming Cambodian Glamping site, Sustainability and why luxury is dead Deep in the wilderness of rural Cambodia rests an 865-acre tent resort fully equipped with luxury expedition boats et al. Termed as a “radical” new concept for the luxury camp experience, Shinta Mani Wild: Benley Collection is a soon-to-open glamping … Continued