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At SIGNIEL Seoul, atop the world’s fifth-tallest building, a stay unfolds with sky-high fine dining and scenic baths with the city spread quietly below.

No longer just the final dish, desserts are becoming the main event.

From sunset sails to full-day private charters, these hotels in Asia turn water access into a defining part of the stay.

Five Filipino restaurateurs reveal how travel shapes their craft — from market wanderings to regional flavors — and how to truly taste the world.

For those who prefer their romance wrapped in leather-bound spines, these hotels in Asia prove that a great library can be just as seductive as candlelight.

From Seoul to Manila, Asia’s biggest cities can feel overwhelming — but their density of people, cultures and cuisines is exactly what makes them extraordinary places to eat. These nine Asian cities are where generational cooking, local ingredients and modern kitchens are reshaping how — and where — to eat in 2026.

Here’s everything you need to know about one of the world’s best references for hotels, restaurants and travel.

Where to eat, stay and shop across Seoul’s commercial and cultural core in northern Seoul — from Dongdaemun’s fashion engine and the world's largest Louis Vuitton Store to the eclectic streets of Hannam and Itaewon.

These are Asia’s most dramatic hotels for bold design lovers, where more is always more.

Where to eat, stay, and shop in southern and eastern Seoul, from Cheongdam’s luxury retail to Seongsu’s industrial-chic design hubs.

Filipino cooking has begun to register more widely with the arrival of The MICHELIN Guide in 2025, marking a turning point in how the cuisine is seen beyond the country’s borders. Local dining today moves easily between regions, traditions and dining rooms. In the greater Manila area and coastal Cebu, that movement reveals a cuisine increasingly sure of its voice.

Manila is an old city that feels young. Between its MICHELIN-Starred restaurants and history-rich structures, the capital of the Philippines continues to shine through the years.

Crystal-clear waters. Gentle mountain peaks. A laidback urban atmosphere. Cebu City’s easy-breezy vibe betrays a hardy spirit always at the cusp of reinvention.

Ten French chefs open the doors to their family homes and self-made retreats, where terroir, tradition and personal hospitality shape some of France’s most compelling restaurant — and often, hotel — experiences.

Japan’s top stays don’t always mean sky-high prices. These MICHELIN-Key hotels are where gentle rates meet remarkable quality.

In 2026, the world’s most exciting trips begin at the table. From MICHELIN-selected restaurants and hotels to emerging culinary scenes, these 16 destinations, many well-loved and others more off-the-beaten path, are shaping how — and why — we travel now.

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A design-forward journey through South Korea’s seaside metropolis — where art spaces cling to cliffs, temples face the ocean and MICHELIN-Starred dining rises above it all.