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Taipei spas and hot springs how-to, Xin Beitou to Wulai

Best Taipei spas and hot springs in the Beitou area

A pleasant path leads up the valley from Xin Beitou past Beitou Park, following the hot spring up skirting various spa hotels until you reach the top where the plusher addresses are located/ photo: Vijay Verghese

CITY GUIDE

22 Taipei must-dos for all

From fortune tellers to noodles, night markets and more.

PROFILE

Interview with Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, MGTO Director on Macau's path ahead

'Macau needs more tourism zones'

DESTINATIONS

Airport duty-free shopping

Where to find the cheapest whisky and perfume.

LOCAL BITES

The best Hong Kong milk tea places - HK miulk tea guide by Vijay Verghese

Hong Kong milk tea guide and more

AIRLINES

Widest business class seats: Cathay's Aria Suite finally makes its debut

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

ESCAPES

A look at new luxe Macau beds

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

TOP CITIES

How to have fun shopping in KL

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

EDITOR'S RANT

HK: head for the hills to enjoy the countryside

Author - Vijay Verghese Why Hong Kong’s borderlands continue to enthral all comers with their unique blend of heritage, hikes, hills, farms and beaches. Add local bites, tea, and creative flair and it’s a winning combination. But much work still remains.

CHINA / MEETINGS

Sanya fun guide for families

Shanghai business hotels, the top Sanya fun guide and Xian, Shenzhen corporate meetings, family fun in Guilin, the best Beijing business hotels, and Guangzhou Canton Fair

SOUTH ASIA

Goa beach romp for romantics

Mumbai business hotels review, hot Gulmarg ski resorts, more on Bangalore business hotels, top tips in our Sri Lanka resorts review, Goa resorts review. A Kathmandu fun guide and Yangon.

ADVENTURE / SPORT

Immersive Sabah rainforest escape

Phnom Penh, a detailed Mergui islands guide, wickedly good Tioman dives, an insightful Sabah fun guide to jungle adventure plus Himalayan Nepal Treks around the Annapurna Circuit. Plus Bhutan fun guide, and a look at the best Asian golf courses.

SPA ESCAPES

Taiwan spa hideaways

Taiwan spa resorts, and a Taipei fun guide with 22 must-do things. Plus our Taipei business hotels review.

ISLANDS

El Nido guide, resort reviews

Plus our Cebu resorts review for lovers, divers and an exotic Maldives resorts review for all tastes. Palawan resorts review.

Centara Hotels & Resorts

JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok