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QUEEN RANIA ON THE REFUGEE CRISIS
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MCI (P) 023/05/2017 ISSN NO.1793-7566 KDN NO. PPS 1657/11/2012 (022881)
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CHRISTOPHER WILSON
MAN OF ACTION
CHENG RAN | FABIEN COUSTEAU | KIRSTEN DUNST | ONG KENG SEN | SOFIA COPPOLA
TRAVEL INTEL FOR THE LUXE ADVENTURER
GREEN WITH ROYALTY Having expanded its grounds from 100 to 200 acres, the Borgo Santo Pietro hotel is where nature lovers can immerse in a landscape of lush grounds and rolling hills. This five-star boutique property, located in the heart of Tuscany, also
houses an artisan cheese-making dairy and biodynamic culinary gardens. Chef Andrea Mattei whips up gourmet delights at the Michelinstarred restaurant Meo Modo, which features a farm-to-plate philosophy. borgosantopietro.com
FLIGHTS OF FANCY
See Africa from a different height — literally — with the new helicopter flights at Jack’s Camp in Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana. Get in on the action as zebra, springbok, oryx and red hartebeests make their way through the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans during the last great migration in southern Africa. Or hop on a 1.5-hour flight to Kubu Island, and kick back with a tipple before visiting the resident flamingo colony. http://naturalselection.travel
PHOTO: KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION
HEAL THE WORLD
Savour rejuvenating moments away from the hustle of city life with a trip to the Hanok Villages, which are described as “healing travel spots” by the Korea Tourism Organization. Named after traditional homes that date back to the 14th century, the hanok is a fine example of the country’s outstanding artistic heritage. Get an up-close look of these houses with a stroll up stonewalled paths in hanok villages such as Bukchon, Oeam, Naganeupseong and Goryeong Gaesil, after which you can also indulge in handicraft and food. visitkorea.or.kr
BACK IN ACTION
Tapping into the talent and technical know-how of Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, Champalimaud Design and Bensley Design Studios, the Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta reopens this month with 125 suites, each with lavish details such as chinoiserie wall panels, Indonesian artworks and Italian-marble bathrooms. fourseasons.com/jakarta
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