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To see the real Bangkok, head to Lumphini Park at 06.00
This century-old park is a microcosm of the Thai capital and ideal in the early hours – there are few better places to exercise, get breakfast or start your day
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Design-led dining spots to visit this May – from a fire station-turned-ale house in Auckland to Marseille’s latest retro-futurist opening
As warmer weather welcomes us back outdoors, here are our picks of where to dine this month. Need to cool down? Pick up a zingy beverage from the shores of Lake Garda.
Hoshino Resort’s OMO7 Yokohama hotel gives new life to the former city hall
A new hotel in Yokohama’s former city-hall complex makes striking use of its spacious building designed by celebrated architect Togo Murano, preserving an old-school charm rarely found in contemporary builds.
The perfect weekend getaway: Verneuil-la-douce, a charming château-turned-inn just outside Paris
A 19th-century château has been restored as an art-filled hotel in which to dream and unwind.
Shopping for heritage inside Tokyo’s legendary Imperial Hotel arcade
From made-to-order shirts and Edo-era antiques to katana swords, the Imperial Hotel’s retail gallery offers an assortment of quality items to remember your stay by.
Indulge yourself at the Ritz Paris’s shopping gallery, a one-stop destination for all things luxury
With a range of offerings from high-end jewellery to quality coffee beans, the storied Parisian hotel is just as much a shopping destination as it is a heritage stay.
Red rising: Thailand’s The Barai spa grows into a full luxury hotel in Hua Hin
Newly reimagined, the spa-focused Thai wellness retreat invites guests looking beyond the conventional hotel experience.
From New York to Melbourne via the Côte d’Azur: Three smart addresses for your next getaway
Looking for a change of scene? Here are three hotels to check into.
How investing in staff wellbeing generated higher revenue at the Maldives’ Patina Hotels & Resorts
Hospitality staff are more likely to stick around if their accommodation offers them a chance to relax and recharge – which is why the Capella Hotel Group is rethinking its behind-the-scenes design.
Lake Como gets a beautiful new must-stay with the arrival of the Edition hotel
Bringing a welcome array of after-dark attractions to a classic Italian getaway destination, the Edition’s latest opening on Lake Como is the first of a number of major waterside openings from big-name hoteliers.
Where to repair clothes in Paris: The city’s five finest tailors and master cobblers
Get your fix: the repair shops giving Parisians’ wardrobes a fresh start
