‘Asia’s most eligible bachelor’ marries a commoner at 10-day royal wedding

‘Asia’s most eligible bachelor’ marries a commoner at 10-day royal wedding

Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen has cultivated something of a James Bond-like image,is worth $45 billion and owns some 7000 cars.

  • byGeorge Styllis

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Flight test:Royal Brunei Airlines

Flight test:Royal Brunei Airlines

This little-known airline is top notch when it comes to cabin service.

24 hours in the pocket capital

24 hours in the pocket capital

Hugged by Borneo jungle,the compact Bandar Seri Begawan hides a wealth of attractions,writes Steve McKenna.

Six-star hotel offers luxury surrounds,shame about the service

Six-star hotel offers luxury surrounds,shame about the service

Megan Flamer finds a'six-star'hotel rating doesn't mean six-star service in Brunei.

Flight test:Royal Brunei Airlines

Flight test:Royal Brunei Airlines

For all the charms of Brunei,the main reason many passengers would take this flight is as stage two of a currently inexpensive flight to or from London via Dubai and Brunei.

A stopover with majesty

A stopover with majesty

Steve McKenna swings from royalty to rainforest in one of south-east Asia's most underrated destinations.

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A case for the butler

A case for the butler

Gary LaPersonne encounters tailored service and royalty on a six-star sailing from Singapore to Hong Kong.