Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia — May 2017

IN EVERY ISSUE

T+L Digital 8

Contributors 10

Editor’s Note 12

The Conversation 14

Deals 70

Wish You Were Here 114

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17 Mornington Magic Expect to be
transformed when you check in
to the Jackalope on Victoria’s
Mornington Peninsula.

20 Making Waves With tons of
visitors—and money—pouring
into Phu Quoc and the opening of
its first international luxury
hotel, the once-languid
Vietnamese island is on the
verge of a major transformation.

24 Seas to Trees From the edge of
the ocean to the roof of the
jungle, two new tours offer front-
row seats to the theater of
natural wonders on the lush
island of Langkawi.

Special

55 Umbrella Drinks It doesn’t get

much better than sipping a

cocktail while looking out over

the ocean, but the best beach

bars offer more than just booze

and tunes with a view. We

present a round up of favorite

destinations for seaside

sundowners, and which bars do

it best.

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65 The New Goodwill Tour More

travelers are spending their

money—and limited vacation

days—on trips that help make the

world a better place. Read our

guide on how you can join them.

Beyond

29 An Island Away A new

Indonesian private-island resort

near Singapore shines a light on

the many tropical pursuits a

short distance from the city.

34 Azerai Rises Hotel legend

Adrian Zecha talks about his bold

new property in Luang Prabang.

40 Chasing Calm Sleepy Tangalle,

on the south coast of Sri Lanka,

is getting new investments on its

perfect sands. Head there soon,

before you have to share the

waves.

46 Brazil’s Quiet Side Three

fantastic hotels are luring

travelers away from the beach

and into the mountains.

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