Swoonworthy Southeast Asia

A Bill Benlsey property, it was designed as an ode to the artists, luminary icons, and composers of the opera-meets-jazz age culture of the Roaring Twenties in this part of the world.

After city living, enjoy the serenity of Mai Châu valley. Bike down red dirt roads and take in cascading green terraces, towering limestone peaks, and lush rice paddies filled with water buffalo and farmers in conical hats tending their crops.

Once a trading port, Hội An enchants with lantern-lit streets, riverside alleys, and rich history. Explore Buddhist shrines, teahouses, and bespoke modistes, where centuries-old tailoring dates back to Asia’s merchant days before French colonization.

This Outpost features just 20 hardwood suites with amenities that punch above their weight—an ideal base for exploring the Mekong's ancient temples and floating villages.

Siem Reap, gateway to Angkor, sits on Tonlé Sap Lake, where stilted villages thrive on the Mekong. Watch the sunrise over Phnom Bakheng and explore this UNESCO site, once lost to the jungle, as morning light unveils its ancient temples and history.

Head to Bangkok, cruising in tuk-tuks while tasting green papaya salad and curry on coconut rice. Visit the Royal Grand Palace, then explore Wat Po, home to the famous golden Reclining Buddha, a must-see sanctuary in the heart of the city.

Nestled in northern Thailand’s foothills, Chiang Mai’s 13th-century walled center features palaces, golden temples, and a vibrant art scene. Visit Kanta Elephant Sanctuary and enjoy the region’s famous khao soi noodle soup at a local lunch stop.

Take a private boat from Phuket to Ko Yao No, a seascape with coconut trees. Over the next few days, hop between Phi Phi islands, visit Maya Bay in a long-tail vessel, and see the limestone pinnacles of Khao Phing Kan, made famous by James Bond.