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In Thailand, a resort for the greater good

In Thailand, a resort for the greater good

MAE WANG, Thailand — As we sat together on a long, narrow raft of bamboo, Alexa Pham dipped her hand into the quickly moving river....

Thailand's Chai Lai Orchid resort

Thailand's Chai Lai Orchid resort

Alexa Pham's Chai Lai Orchid features typical activities such as hiking and elephant rides but is also a way for girls to avoid falling prey...

China: New W hotel makes its debut in Guangzhou

China: New W hotel makes its debut in Guangzhou

The W Hotels chain, famous for its coolness factor, is...

Singapore: Lion City shows its prowess with new hotels, sights

Singapore: Lion City shows its prowess with new hotels, sights

Singapore, nicknamed the Lion City, is roaring into the future with a host of new or updated tourist...

Projects Abroad gives teens a chance to lend a hand

Projects Abroad gives teens a chance to lend a hand

From childcare to medical internships, Projects Abroad offers high school...

Airfare deal: Tokyo for spring, summer and fall? $672 round trip

Airfare deal: Tokyo for spring, summer and fall? $672 round trip

Looking toward Tokyo this spring, summer or fall?

Maldives: Park the jet, then park yourself at Shangri-La resort

Maldives: Park the jet, then park yourself at Shangri-La resort

Well-heeled travelers bound for the turquoise waters and white sand beaches of the Maldive Islands now have a new place to park their...

China: Sips of Hangzhou are savored like a fine tea

China: Sips of Hangzhou are savored like a fine tea

HANGZHOU, China — Few cities in this vast, complex land rival Hangzhou in the hearts and minds of the Chinese.

Asia: Hotel embraces cherry blossoms

Asia: Hotel embraces cherry blossoms

Cherry blossom season sprang to life earlier than usual this year in Tokyo and is now in full swing, according to Japan’s weather...

Asia: Kempinski opening hotels in China and India

Asia: Kempinski opening hotels in China and India

Another longtime European hotel group is making fresh inroads into Asia.

Indonesia: Maluku Islands offer an underwater wonderland

Indonesia: Maluku Islands offer an underwater wonderland

MALUKU ISLANDS, Indonesia — Perched on the edge of a skiff, I felt a trickle of sweat inch down my cheek. A heavy scuba tank pulled at...

Hong Kong: New billion-dollar cruise terminal to open this spring

Hong Kong: New billion-dollar cruise terminal to open this spring

Construction crews in Hong Kong are putting the final touches on a massive...

Borneo: Tour promises adventure, apes, aerial walkways and more

Borneo: Tour promises adventure, apes, aerial walkways and more

Armchair travelers and adventurer-seekers who dream of getting off the grid will find a taste of the exotic in a new trip being organized by...

India: Say 'namaste' at the International Yoga Festival

India: Say 'namaste' at the International Yoga Festival

Trade bad karma for good next month at the International Yoga...

Hong Kong: Mandarin celebrates its first 50 years and its next 50

Hong Kong: Mandarin celebrates its first 50 years and its next 50

When the Mandarin Oriental opened its doors in Hong Kong in 1963, it...

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