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Vincent Vichit-Vadakan

Recent Articles by Vincent Vichit-Vadakan

The Rarest Fish Go to the Highest Bidder at This New Macau Restaurant — T+L Tastemakers

The Rarest Fish Go to the Highest Bidder at This New Macau Restaurant

Drunken Fish lets you bid for your dinner in live seafood auctions. We've got the scoop on all the great dining venues at Wynn Macau.

By Gayatri Bhaumik and Vincent Vichit-VadakanFeb 02, 2025 | 3 min read

A Magical New Resort Has Emerged from the Balinese Jungle — Hotels

A Magical New Resort Has Emerged from the Balinese Jungle

Looking for a grounding jungle retreat, light years away from the crowds? Perhaps Anantara Ubud has the healing you seek.

By Vincent Vichit-VadakanDec 07, 2024 | 9 min read

This Former Phuket Town Bordello Has Had a Sizzling Bill Bensley Makeover — Drink

This Former Phuket Town Bordello Has Had a Sizzling Bill Bensley Makeover

The new Coolies Club in Phuket Town is the aesthetic love child of a second-generation hotelier and a superstar designer.

By Vincent Vichit-VadakanNov 05, 2024 | 6 min read

Delhi’s Original Celebrity Hotel, This Grande Dame is no Fading Star — Hotels

Delhi’s Original Celebrity Hotel, This Grande Dame is no Fading Star

The Imperial Hotel New Delhi might have a stellar guest list, but she's an icon in her own right—and she's ready for her close up.

By Vincent Vichit-VadakanOct 18, 2024 | 7 min read

This Remote Escape in China Has Million-Dollar Water Views — Hotels

This Remote Escape in China Has Million-Dollar Water Views

Come for Detian Waterfalls, stay for the resort. LUX* Chongzuo Guangxi is an enchanting destination in its own right.

By Vincent Vichit-VadakanOct 18, 2024 | 8 min read

Dusit Thani Bangkok Has Finally Reopened and We Checked It Out First — Hotels

Dusit Thani Bangkok Has Finally Reopened and We Checked It Out First

The Thaiest of Thai hotels just reopened in the heart of the capital. We got an early sneak peek at the new Dusit Thani Bangkok.

By Vincent Vichit-VadakanOct 02, 2024 | 9 min read

Giddy-up! Here’s the Best Way to See China’s Tea Horse Road — Hotels

Giddy-up! Here’s the Best Way to See China’s Tea Horse Road

Shangri-La is real, and the journey there is as magical as the destination. We hotel hopped among 8 new LUX* boutique properties in Yunnan.

By Vincent Vichit-VadakanAug 26, 2024 | 9 min read

Two Major U.S. Productions Are Putting Thailand on TV Screens Around the Globe — Hotels

Two Major U.S. Productions Are Putting Thailand on TV Screens Around the Globe

We love to see Thailand on TV, and the Land of Smiles is again lighting up the screen with three resorts in exciting cameos.

By Vincent Vichit-VadakanJul 03, 2024 | 5 min read

These Are Thailand’s Best Hotels, Spas, Pools and More in 2024 — Luxury Awards 2024

These Are Thailand’s Best Hotels, Spas, Pools and More in 2024

Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024 reveal our readers’ picks of the best hotels, pools, spas and general managers in Thailand.

By Vincent Vichit-VadakanJun 13, 2024 | 6 min read

Yet Another Reason to Head Back to Japan: This Luxe New Hotel in the Ancient Capital — Destinations

Yet Another Reason to Head Back to Japan: This Luxe New Hotel in the Ancient Capital

Asian fusion we can all get behind: the new Dusit Thani Kyoto hotel embraces Japanese culture with just the right touch of Thainess.

By Vincent Vichit-VadakanJan 16, 2024

Phuket Is the Island of Plenty: T+L's Guide to the Best Restaurants Now — T+L Tastemakers

Phuket Is the Island of Plenty: T+L's Guide to the Best Restaurants Now

It’s more than the beaches: world-class chefs and new restaurants are giving foodies a reason to fly into Phuket for a degustation vacation.

By Vincent Vichit-VadakanNov 30, 2023

A Michelin-Starred Chef's Secret Eating Guide to Saigon — T+L Tastemakers

A Michelin-Starred Chef's Secret Eating Guide to Saigon

Chef Peter Cuong Franklin, who just opened Pot au Pho, takes us on an exclusive tour of his favorite restaurants and bars in Saigon.

By Vincent Vichit-VadakanNov 30, 2023

This Biophilic Hospitality Brand Is Greening Southeast Asia One Hotel at a Time

The top-tier hotels in Pan Pacific and Parkroyal Group are covered in foliage top to bottom, inside and out, and are super eco-friendly.

By Vincent Vichit-VadakanAug 24, 2023

How Green Is My Island? Ask All the Bamboo Sharks I’ve Rewilded — Hotels

How Green Is My Island? Ask All the Bamboo Sharks I’ve Rewilded

Eco-friendly SAii Phi Phi Island Village leads the way in regenerating the Thai island of Phi Phi and the surrounding area.

By Vincent Vichit-VadakanAug 18, 2023

These Are the Best Vegetarian and Vegan Tasting Menus in Bangkok Now — Awards

These Are the Best Vegetarian and Vegan Tasting Menus in Bangkok Now

Plant-based fine dining is finally winning. We tried the newest vegetarian and vegan tasting menus at some of the best Bangkok restaurants.

By Vincent Vichit-VadakanJan 14, 2022