Jul 29

Then luxuriate for two more nights in your own tranquil river sanctuary
at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan (62-361/977-577), just 10 minutes from Ubud. The deal includes inter-resort transfers, butler services,
daily breakfast, and a floral bath oil arrival. Rates start from US$850, double, per night.

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Jun 11

Ring in Christmas and the New Year in style with the luxury Holiday package at the newly opened St. Regis Bali Resort (62-361/847-8111); stregisbali.com). From US$450, double, the deal includes VIP airport pickup and limousine transfer as well daily breakfast for two.

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May 21

The Rusutsu Resort (81-136/46-3331; en.rusutsu.co.jp; US$180) is a mini-village featuring a 24 story, all-suite hotel tower as well as two
smaller hotel wings connected by a monorail. There’s also an amusement
park, hot springs, and a whopping 18 different bars and restaurants to choose from.
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Apr 28

Though moving to Emerald Hill sometime in July, D’Apres Nous (22 Duxton Hill; 65/6423-0655) remains for now a Chinatown favorite. Owner-designer Delphine Leon does lovely things with teak and white leathers and has a penchant for sleek, sensuous lines that has snared her work decking out swish resorts like Huvafen Fushi in the Maldives.
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Mar 31

The Anantara Golden Triangle (Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai; 66-5/378-4084; anantara.com; doubles from US$249) sprawls over 160 acres of jungle near the border of Myanmar and Laos. Private balconies at the resort’s 58 rooms all feature three-country views.

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