11 places to discover
Daydream Island is a small resort island in the Molle Group of the Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, located in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park near Airlie Beach. Formerly West Molle Island, it is occupied almost entirely by Daydream Island Resort and its Living Reef lagoon. Known for its sheltered beaches, fringing coral reefs, and family-friendly resort facilities, it serves as a base for snorkeling, water sports and Great Barrier Reef day trips.
Daylesford is a historic spa town in the Shire of Hepburn, Victoria, about 115 kilometres northwest of Melbourne in the Central Highlands. Known as the spa capital of Australia, it sits amid rolling hills and holds the country's largest concentration of natural mineral springs. Established during the 1850s gold rush with strong Swiss-Italian heritage, it is notable for Lake Daylesford, Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens, Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve, wellness retreats, galleries and food and wine culture.
Fort Ilocandia Resort Hotel is a beachfront resort hotel in Barangay Calayab, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, located along the South China Sea coast north of the city center. Built in 1983 with Spanish-Moorish architecture, it is the only five-star resort in northern Philippines. The property features extensive landscaped grounds, swimming pools, a golf course and casino, and serves as a base for exploring Ilocos Norte's heritage and natural attractions.
Hayman Island is a private resort island in the Whitsunday Islands off the central coast of Queensland, Australia, within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Located at the northernmost point of the Whitsunday group, it is known for its luxury InterContinental Hayman Island Resort, fringing coral reefs, white sandy beaches and tropical national park surroundings. The island is accessible only by boat, helicopter or seaplane and is a base for reef exploration.
Kim Boi Hot Spring is a natural mineral hot spring located in Kim Boi District, Phu Tho Province (formerly Hoa Binh Province), about 70 km southwest of Hanoi. The spring emerges at 34-36°C with clear, odorless mineral water used for therapeutic bathing. Developed with communal pools and private bath facilities, it is a well-known wellness and relaxation destination set in a valley surrounded by limestone hills and rice fields.
Misibis Bay is a private luxury beach resort located on Cagraray Island in Bacacay, Albay, Bicol Region, Philippines. Situated along the southeastern coast facing the Albay Gulf, it is known for its secluded white sand beach, clear waters and upscale villas. The resort is notable as one of Albay's premier island resort destinations, offering water sports, island hopping and views of nearby islets, accessible via causeway from mainland Albay.
Palm Cove is a coastal suburb and resort beach located about 27 kilometres north of Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia, within the Cairns Region. Known for its curved sandy beach lined with melaleuca and palm trees along Williams Esplanade, it is a low-rise resort village with boutique accommodation, restaurants and a jetty. It serves as a base for Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest visits while offering a calm beachfront setting.
Resorts World Sentosa is a 49-hectare integrated resort on Sentosa Island, Singapore. Opened in 2010 and developed by Genting Singapore, it is one of Singapore's two integrated resorts. It combines hotels, casino, Universal Studios Singapore, S.E.A. Aquarium, Adventure Cove Waterpark and extensive dining, retail and convention facilities, serving as a major leisure, entertainment and MICE destination.
Sonya's Garden is a private garden resort and bed-and-breakfast in Buck Estate, Alfonso, Cavite, near Tagaytay City. Established in 1998 by Sonya Garcia, it is known for its cottage-style accommodations, lush flower and herb gardens, open-air restaurant serving garden-inspired set meals, and spa offering traditional Filipino hilot. The property combines horticulture, dining, and wellness in a tranquil rural setting and is a popular day-trip and overnight destination from Manila.
St Kilda Sea Baths is a historic bayside complex on Jacka Boulevard in St Kilda, within the City of Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria. Located on the foreshore of Port Phillip Bay, it features a heated 25-metre seawater pool, spa, health club and waterfront restaurants. Notable for its 1930s Moorish-style architecture and heritage listing, it has operated as public sea baths since the 1850s and remains a prominent leisure and dining destination.
Taj Connemara is a heritage luxury hotel located on Binny Road off Anna Salai in central Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Originally opened in 1854 as The Imperial Hotel and renamed The Connemara in 1890, it is among the oldest hotels in India. Operated by Taj Hotels, it is noted for its colonial architecture, heritage wing, Art Deco interiors and long association with Chennai's social history.