Towel choice is intensely subjective — for every full-throated waffle obsessive, there are plenty willing to argue the merits of a flat-weave Turkish set. Still, there are a few characteristics ...

White sand, coconut palms, a gently sloping strand? That idea of tropical paradise is often manufactured. Resorts around the world are now embracing beaches in their more natural states.

GEORGE TOWN: A handful of gazebos along the beach in Batu Ferringhi have collapsed, a sign that the erosion is taking its toll on the shoreline. Traders and massage service providers – some of ...

Just a short walk from the beach at Batu Bolong, this restaurant and bar is a fancy affair with no end of cool. Come for intimate group catch-ups, date nights and anniversaries to indulge in a shared ...

Give your home a resort-worthy feel with these editor-tested bath towels. Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online ...