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Why travellers are seeing stars in the search for beds

As hotels add stars to their epaulettes, travellers head in search of dark skies and the best beds.

As hotels battle to ensure a perfect night's sleep for guests, the travel spotlight falls on stars, both celestial (for stargazers) as well those self-bestowed on groaning hotel epaulettes. What on earth is a seven-star hotel?

DESTINATION

S'pore gets new luxe eco-stays

Raffles, Banyan Tree, set new sustainability bar.

PROFILE

Interview with Peter Caprez, GM JW Marriott Bangkok

'Why working with people is a joy

NATURE STAYS

Deep in Sabah, the jungle calls

We visit a very special Borneo rainforest retreat.

ADVENTURE

Chiang Rai fun guide to temples, cafes and flower gardens

Wild Chiang Rai fun guide

ESCAPES

Macau's magical mix of churches and casinos a fine balancing act

Wild frontier Chiang Rai fun guide, Manila list, big Samui resorts review, a grab-bag for Hanoi, a look at Vietnam beach resorts, more Penang spas and Bali resorts review, and an Ice Marathon

AIRLINES

In business class the battle is on for the best, slickest, biggest 'suites'

Frequent flyer perks get squeezed, widest seats in economy, the widest business class seats to Asia, Small Asian airlines open up the region. Plus the A380 vs B787. And the B-737 MAX-8

TOP CITIES

Hong Kong fun shopping guide

Hong Kong business hotels , a review of new Singapore eco-hotels, tips for fun in Macau, HK shopping guide and the best HK Milk tea, a look at Tokyo, and Seoul business hotels. KL shopping guide

EDITOR'S RANT

The search is on for sleep, stars and dark clear skies

Author - Vijay Verghese Why travellers are seeing stars (not just at hotels) and heading into the dark — to simply fall asleep. New travel trend sees hotels embark on fresh pillow fights and a race for the most comfortable beds. This retail battle stretches right into your home. So who has your back?

CHINA

Why travellers are seeing stars in the search for beds

S'pore gets new luxe eco-stays

Deep in Sabah, the jungle calls

Macau's magical mix of churches and casinos a fine balancing act

In business class the battle is on for the best, slickest, biggest 'suites'

Hong Kong fun shopping guide

The search is on for sleep, stars and dark clear skies

Shanghai shopping for all tastes

Delhi guesthouses that beat hotels

Immersive Sabah rainforest escape

Taiwan spa hideaways

El Nido guide, resort reviews