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Best in Travel Poll 2024 - Smart Travel Asia Magazine

 

Which brands still retain that elusive feel good factor?

2025 Best in Travel Poll by Smart Travel Asia magazine - an annual reader vote

Our annual reader poll runs June through August with no paid-for nomination lists. This is a free, fair, and open poll with an unlimited universe. Do let us know your favourite airlines, hotels and destinations.


DESTINATION

Review of new BKK hotels

Will Aman, Dusit, Ritz competition affect luxe rates?

SPACES

Tiny pod hotels can be big fun

Think social spaces, bars, cool design, and even views.

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EDITOR'S RANT

New search engines drop invasive data scraping

Author - Vijay VergheseAs search gets swamped by advertisers, it is time for travellers to explore alternatives that protect privacy, wipe user tracks, and actually serve up useful results. And the names are fun too. Think Swiss Cows, Kagi, Duck Duck Go. That should be enough to pique some serious interest.


Jim Thompson silk, Thai icon

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