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Mapping travel risks: an eye on weather, terror, terrain

World travel risk map 2025

Safeture's 2005 Risk Map looks at a variety of factors in this depiction of the world in colours ranging from deep green (no risk) to red (high risk). Travellers need to consider weather, political tensions and possible wars.

DESTINATION

We review new BKK hotels

Will Aman, Dusit, Ritz shake up luxe hotel prices?

PROFILE

Interview with Giovanni Viterale, GM Raffles Sentosa, Singapore

'At Raffles, Viterale wants 'memories'

CITY BRIEF

Taipei bed battles to hot up

New hotels put pressure on rates and service frills.

SHOPPING

Guide to the best airport duty-free shopping

Best airport duty-free rates

ESCAPES

Pattaya hotel openings offer more options for families, meetings

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

How airlines help fix fear of flying from take-offs to sudden turbulence

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

TOP CITIES

Macau , churches, casinos, top beds

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

Where in the world is it actually safe for travel?

Author - Vijay Verghese There may be a reason some roads are less travelled. Why common sense and a good grip on current affairs are sturdy companions that help ensure safer journeys. But you can do your homework too as a series of at-a-glance global risk maps seem to suggest. And check the news.

CHINA

Shanghai shopping for all tastes

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 fun guide to beaches, beds

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

Best Asian golf from sea to sky

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.

MGM COTAI

Centara Hotels & Resorts

JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok