Solitaire (Singapore)

Where To Next?

- Anton D. Javier Deputy Editor

here is a collective sigh of relief heard across the world as most countries have finally opened their borders, resulting in the long-awaited reawakenin­g of the travel industry. This has perfectly coincided with the summer season, which is typically associated with travel, adventure, and merrymakin­g.

So, where are you off to?

If you’re planning to visit some place warm and tropical – maybe Maldives or perhaps Fiji – the story Summer Sensations (page 26) just might inspire you when it comes to choosing summer-ready jewellery. Palawan, a picturesqu­e destinatio­n in the Philippine­s known for golden South Sea pearls, will surely entice you as well, especially after reading the story on Palawan’s Golden Pearls (page 46).

For those who have chosen to stay put in the last two years, the story Jewels and the City (page 52) will surely come in handy. If New York, London, and Paris are on your itinerarie­s, then this story will keep you up to speed when it comes to the best places for jewellery shopping, food, and culture. We’ve also put together a visual feature (Globe Trotter) that brings together some of the most breathtaki­ng jewels inspired by countries and regions known for their strong sense of aesthetics (page 32).

In addition to jewellery, we also have a comprehens­ive travel feature that documents The Evolution of the Experience (page 82). While internatio­nal travel has resumed, not all experience­s are going to be the same. To ensure we’re on the right track, we spoke to key names in travel and hospitalit­y to find out more.

For now, happy reading and even happier travels!

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