Glorious Getaways

We find that great stays in five-star hotels are much more than just sleeping in the most comfortable beds, having access to beautiful swimming pools and savouring premium bites in restaurants bedecked in white tablecloths. It goes beyond the top-notch facilities, it's also about bespoke services that make your stay more than just a stay – it's a complete experience. We're here this month to pay homage to those little things that make all the difference: dedicated butler service, haute cuisine for breakfast and customised wellness programmes, all of which you can find in our Cover Story pages.

This month, we bring you great Destinations that also take pride in their exclusive facilities and unrivalled services, including Kamandalu Ubud, Maya Ubud Resort & Spa and The ANVAYA Beach Resort Bali. Join us on a trip to Bangkok like you've never been on before in the Exploring Asia pages. Roaming a bit further afield are our exotic journeys to Prague and Zell Am See-kaprun in Escaping Asia.

For inspirational conversations, get to know General Manager Michael Luible from The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa, General Manager Sven Walter from The ANVAYA Beach Resort Bali and Ari Syarif from internationally known electronic brand Panasonic.

It's always great to bask in the finer things in life, that's why we have the most prestigious brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, FENDI, BVLGARI, Cartier and TAG Heuer to entertain your eyes in the Fashion, Style and Luxury pages. Last but not least, don't miss the latest happenings in our new column, aptly named What's Happening.

We hope you read this from the comfort of your villa, as your private butler brings you a glass of fine Champagne. Until later!