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Asia's luxury hotel scene is unlike anywhere else on earth: overwater villas in the Maldives, rooftop infinity pools in Bangkok, ryokan-style suites in Kyoto, and colonial-era grandeur in Mumbai.

Not all points are created equal.

Points and miles get all the glory, but the unsung hero of smart travel planning is what happens when things go wrong - a cancelled flight, a lost bag, a sudden illness abroad.

Planning a multigenerational family reunion is a logistical puzzle: grandparents want comfort and quiet, parents need connecting rooms and flexibility, and kids want a pool that never closes.