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INVIGORATING SUMMER GETAWAY
享受一個私密的假期
盛夏風光明媚，絕對是出走外遊的最佳時節。不論你屬於冒險型或享受型， 鄰靠大自然，與森林和海洋作親蜜接觸的地方，都是你的理想目的地。今 期，為讀者們嚴選七個豪華與恬靜兼備的亞洲頂級酒店，讓你過一個洗滌心 靈的夏日假期。 The glorious rays of summer sunshine has the ability to accentuate the beauty of one’s surroundings, making this season the perfect time for a vacation abroad. It does not matter whether you are up for an adventure or just planning to chill out; mother nature provides you the ideal setting when you are intimately surrounded by the ocean and tropical forest. In this issue, we scoured coast to coast across Asia for our readers in search of seven of the best luxurious and serene beach resorts to invigorate your summer holiday.
Text / Norah G & Lilian T . Art / Timothy Chan . Opening Photo / Miskawaan Luxury Beachfront Villas
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ELYSIUM COLLECTION 加
，斯里蘭卡 GALLE, SRI LANKA
想
情的感覺，斯里
If you’re in the mood for an exotic and extravagant hideaway, Galle is an
蘭卡可會是你下一個理想的度假勝地。位於
探
，
emerging holiday destination not to be missed. Situated in the southwestern
優美的泰 及 色。入 常
一
國
海
度
的Elysi m，可
，具有
Elysi m Collection 、
的度假
o se
可
度
間獨立 ，
或一眾 treet的內 客 造
villa hotels that provide an ideal base to explore the fascinating colonial city. Two of these hotels, Elysium and Satin Doll Villa, are located on the beachfront
Elysi m與 atin Doll
that offers spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. With its 20 meter infinity
的
人
。
靜典
每
pool and comfortably spacious suites, each villa can accommodate up to
八到十人，
8-10 people, making it very ideal for families or a group of close friends to
合一家人
enjoy an intimate holiday. 48 Lighthouse Street on the other hand, offers
，
享私密假期。48 Lightho se
a grand colonial ambience for its guests - with 25 foot-high ceilings, roof
裝修同樣務求給客人最高享受，
terraces, elegant furnishing, and an elegant library, the hotel is absolutely
高 優
tip of Sri Lanka, the Elysium Collection comprises three luxurious boutique
和
下兩間位於非
，可
設有20米
與
的海
25
，更有
家具，如斯享受
有
台
享
對可以為你
一個家。Elysi m享有得天獨
的地理位
置，
富有特色的名勝，如
界文化
產 alle Lightho se、及建於1640
年的D tch Ch rch
alle，
為
合國世
your home away from home. Due to its geographical location, this culturally rich city is surrounded by distinct historical landmarks such as the ancient Galle Fort and the Galle Lighthouse, as well as the Dutch Reformed Church, one of the country’s oldest Protestant churches built in 1640.
人感受到當地
的文化氣息。
Elysium Collection Tel: +94 (91) 2282946 / +94(77) 321 3970 | Fax: +94 (91) 2282946 info@elysiumsrilanka.com / reservations@elysiumsrilanka.com www.elysiumsrilanka.com 經 及 42 | KEYPAD
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站
Cathay Pacific flies from Hong Kong to Colombo 4 times per week. The Wednesday flights are a connecting flight from Hong Kong via Bangkok to Colombo. Distance from Elysium to Colombo and Bandaranaike International Airport is approximately a 2 hours drive respectively. Unawatuna Railway Station is 4.3km away. KEYPAD | 43
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ALILA SEMINYAK 峇里島， 峇里島多年來深受歡 劃當地的美麗 峇里島西南海 度假 人
，更是其中擁有
美
身體驗到
身心，同時
氣的
對熱
的豪華度假 。
如K De Ta和Potato
人
。如想
每一位遊客的感
海
線及
ead。在
、豪華的感覺，提供的 心靈，可享受 華的 eminya 夏，你
可以
Jl. Taman Ganesha No. 9, Petitenget, Kerobokan, Bali Tel: +62 361 30 21 888 seminyak@alilahotels.com www.alilahotels.com/seminyak
only lavish but also eco-friendly, surpassing industry norms with its EarthCheck 極高的當代小說《Eat Pray Lo e》，深 與心靈。即將在
、美麗的大自然、更重要的是當地人著重環保，愛
的設計富有當代藝術氣息，同時
對，內裡具有私人
Alila Seminyak
to a prime beach retreat. The richness and warmth of the Balinese culture captivates Seminyak opens this autumn to offer visitors an authentic experience that is not
的理想度假勝地之一。同時，更曾
致。峇里獨特及豐富的文化氣息，深深地
in the bestselling novel Eat Pray Love, Bali is one of the top choices when it comes all five senses and the soul. Cocooned along the southwestern coast of Bali, Alila
BALI, INDONESIA
，讓旅客
你鬆
Well loved by westerners and prominently featured in contemporary media such as
間不但
a Alila的 treet，可參
地球
合來度 的
上峇里藝術節及當地的
一
月的新
療程，當地的 高
季開幕的Alila
five star resort offers rooms that suit honeymooners or even for a party of nine
工業發展更重要。這間五星
with your own private pool. Seek some natural healing at Spa Alila, where local
夫
九
therapists use organic ingredients with age-old techniques to cure your stresses and
為
pamper your skin. Situated near the oceanfront and easily accessible to the bustling
，或是人
Seminyak streets, visit the upscale boutiques, galleries, restaurants and highly
，同時也具備能
療師以有機成分及古法
，走進高 節，
你
standards. Incorporating contemporary artisanal designs and premium comfort, the
eminya 位於
品 連忘
。
地道美
技
發
約5
0 3 direct flights to Bali from Hong Kong per day, 5 hours each way. Located less than 30 minutes drive away from Ngurah Rai International Airport.
sought-after nightspots such as Ku De Ta and Potato Head. During the summer, you will also get to catch Bali Art Festival and the local kite festival.
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UNDER THE STARS
長 島， 律 BORACAY, PHILIPPINES
長
島是世界十大名
each更
和
天
Lonely Planet
。而今次
的
Tambisaan
nder The
each海
，
程，位置優越。如愛在 內設有室外 務和保 大海，設有 出外遊
，讓你可不受
專
自
Crocodile sland，位於 個長 生物。
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島美
與
車
間可
亦提供
，自
10分
靜假期，
合九個成人的3
的話，
於
、 天24小時管家服
的500s m
台與
或
tars
離市中心 享受
、私人海 。而
，當中的White
為世界最美麗的
當中見識到五
和 室空間。想 自行車遊
的時
，推
，對可遠 色的海
Boracay is a small island that has the World’s Most Beautiful Beach (White Beach was ranked top by Lonely Planet), and is also a scuba diving haven. Nestled along the Tambisaan Beach, you will find Under The Stars Luxury Apartment strategically situated, a 10 minutes drive away from the city center. If you enjoy luxury and tranquility
Under the Stars +62 36 288 3354 utsboracayrealty@yahoo.com www.under-the-stars.net
in your vacations, facilities and activities such as an outdoor swimming pool, private beach, 24/7 butler service and a nanny on call are available right at your door steps. Each of its 500sqm-spacious apartments include a balcony that overlooks the luscious tropical garden and the crystal clear Sulu Sea, and a fully furnished 3-bedroom space suited for nine adults. Exploring Boracay at your own pace is hassle-free as Under The Stars provides transportation within the island. Make sure to visit Crocodile Island - a picturesque point of Boracay where vibrant marine life can be found when you head out for a dive trip.
18 約20 3 direct flights per week to Kalibo International Airport from Hong Kong, with an additional 2 hours drive to Boracay. 18 flights per week to Manila International Airport from Hong Kong, followed by a transfer to Kalibo International Airport or Caticlan Airport. From Caticlan Airport, it only takes a boat ride and drive of 20mins to Boracay.
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PIMALAI RESORT AND SPA 蘭
島，
，泰國 KOH LANTA, KRABI, THAILAND 位於泰國南西海 、 蘭
色
Tucked away in the west coast of southern Thailand, Krabi boasts stunning white
。
beaches, lush jungles and enchanting limestone cliffs. Within the Krabi Province,
語
Koh Lanta stands out as one of the notable islands. Known as “a little patch of
」。Pimalai Resort and
Heaven” in ancient Sanskrit, Pimalai lives up to its name - the Pimalai Resort and
密的
，擁有
與
島是
美的
的
中最聞名的島
中解作「小天 a位於
的小島天
為人開發的
Spa is flanked by a fusion of untouched nature and luxury on the secluded island
大自然之中。當你走進這個
世
，你
paradise. Visitors get to unwind in style with rooms such as pool villas situated
發現每間
，擁有私人
on the hillside as they swim in their own private infinity pools that looks upon
間之中，當在私密及
the gorgeous horizons. Observe the myriad colours of marine life as you join the
間都讓人身心鬆
的度假
建於
一望無際的 的海
及
，在
時，你可以
無與倫
線。此外，也可以參加
發的
團，
的海
世界，
島海 無人
入
的島
國家公
海， 身感受大自然， ，以及
resort’s daily dive tours into the Andaman Sea. Visit natural landscapes such as
每日出
the Lanta Marine National Park and smaller neighbouring islands for the ultimate
色彩
island retreat.
如
細小、了
，體驗一次與別不同的島上
假期。
Pimalai Resort and Spa Tel: +66 (0) 2320 5500 | reservation@pimalai.com | www.pimalai.com 人 站 1 4 flights from Hong Kong to Phuket International Airport daily, followed by a transfer from Phuket or Krabi Town by car or ferry to Koh Lanta. 48 | KEYPAD
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MISKAWAAN LUXURY BEACHFRONT VILLAS 島，泰國 KOH SAMUI, THAILAND
七八月是到
遊
Mis awaan L 海
之
的大
更具備供應泰 私人
一位活
計劃人為
的 天 海
美
別
子裡享
海、
車、
up fresh Thai delicacies, babysitting services and your own private parking space. Miskawaan even has event coordinators who provide complimentary
現代
services for those planning an event for special celebratory occasions. Each
無論在室內或戶外的
villa has their own unique features and layout, comprising of a fully-furnished
都擁有獨一無 到
情
各 、
至
美的
contemporary Thai-inspired design and a private view of the magnificent
上活
ocean be it in the living room or balcony. It is all play when you hit the tropical
出
waters as Miskawaan offers an array of watersports activities including jet
、
來新興的立
的活
，如
伽，又或
泰
受一個豐富又充
manages 11 luxury beachfront villas that includes a personal chef that whips
典場合
要你想得到的，都可以大 、
away from the crystal-clear ocean, Miskawaan Luxury Beachfront Villas
至有
、 ，
外，也可參與靜
the perfect period for your trip to the tropical island. Barely a few footsteps
，其中 師、保
時，都可以
、 ，
的私人
島，你可以
上電
The climate in Koh Samui is most favourable during this season, making it
離
客戶提供策劃
設計，而
。在
的
illas
車場。Mis awaan
服務。每一
化的泰
季節。今次推
eachfront
，提供11間豪華別
服務及
衝
的最 ry
年
一
ski, kite surfing, kayaking, sailing boats, fishing, diving, snorkeling and the 。此
行的泰
賽事，讓你享
recently-popular paddle board. For those looking for more laidback activities, the villa offers enriching activities such as Thai cooking classes, yoga and access to Thai-boxing shows, just to name a few.
的假期。
Miskawaan Luxury Beachfront Villas 67/28 Moo 1 Maenam Koh Samui Suratthani 84330 Thailand Tel: +6677332271 | Fax: +6677332272 reservations@miskawaan.com | www.miskawaan.com
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約 約 0 Bangkok Airways flies from Hong Kong to Koh Samui twice a day, 3 hours each way. It only takes 30 minutes from Samui Airport to the Miskawaan.
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THE DANNA LANGKAWI 羅
這間五星 海
，馬來西亞 LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA
的設計充滿
情，提供125間客
大的
、
和
民地色彩及地中
The Danna Langkawi is a multi-award winning five star hotel that encaptures a
，具備全島最
rich blend of colonial-inspired design set in the Mediterranean ambience. The
，所以毫
hotel offers up to 125 rooms and suites, together with luxurious facilities such a
及室外
無疑
，今年The Danna Lang awi
3-tiered infinity pool, a children’s pool, outdoor Jacuzzi and spa. It is no wonder
《Tri
Ad isor Tra ellers
that The Danna Langkawi has attracted international big names such as Oscar-
來西亞豪華 不
國際
與 星名人到
Charli e Theron及 不
島
及廣
包括遊 及各
上活
Choice》評為馬 一名。因此， ，如
斯卡影
國王。
羅
winning actress Charlize Theron and the Sultan of Brunei to patronise, and was 里
recently ranked by TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice 2015 as Number 1 for both
擁有
Luxury Hotels and Top Hotels in Malaysia. Langkawi is a gorgeous archipelago is
的熱帶
，熱門的戶外活
made up of many islands endowed with luscious rainforest. Take part in popular
、
、
outdoor activities such as mangrove cruise, bird watching, Rainforest After Dark
。
遊
、行
Tour, jungle trekking and snorkelling to discover the riches of mother nature.
The Danna Langkawi Telaga Harbour Park, Pantai Kok, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia Tel: +604 959 3288 | KL Sales Office at +603 2143 1717 | info@thedanna.com | www.thedanna.com 發 約 0 8 0 不 There is no direct flight from Hong Kong to Langkawi. The next best option is to fly to Kuala Lumpur or Singapore via Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines or Cathay Pacific, and take a transfer flight to Langkawi. The journey each way is roughly 6hrs 30mins to 8hrs 40mins long. 52 | KEYPAD
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ONE&ONLY REETHI RAH 馬
環
馬爾代夫
，海
其是豐富的 想
，馬爾代夫 NORTH MALÉ ATOLL, MALDIVES
世界極為美麗，
，是熱愛
者的
paradise - with a string of coral atolls, lagoons, and clear visibility, the beautiful
。而今次
選的One Only Reethi
reefs are many diver’s dream destination. One&Only Reethi Rah resort is having an
Rah在今年《 i
nternational Tra eller
exceptional year - they were named VIP International Traveller Reader’s Travel
s Tra el Award》，獲選為全球
Award 2015’s Most Exclusive Hotel Worldwide and also featured in Condé Nast
Reader 最私密
一位，亦
Tra eller
Nast
Traveller’s (UK) ‘The World’s Best Family Hotels 2015’ list. The resort is made up
家
。
of a different variety of villas, many of which includes your own private pool perched
illa，其中具備小
的
over the gorgeous lagoon. There is a wide range of activities for the young and old
亦
to choose from - painting in an art studio, rock climbing, golfing in an indoor golf
室、
simulator or having fun at the KidsOnly playland. For those looking to unwind, you
療
can enjoy a relaxing in-water-massage on the beach or even take up yoga and
K》
提供各 非常
。
合一家大小與 及
設 ，
及活 如
。同時，亦可享受
、進行 靜和鬆
《Cond
為全球最
對是最豪華的選
伽及
想
，
身心靈回
meditation classes at the Chi Pavilion.
。
One&Only Reethi Rah North Malé Atoll, Maldives Tel: +960 664 8800 reservations@oneandonlyreethirah.com reethirah.oneandonlyresorts.com
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The water in Maldives is widely considered by dive enthusiasts as the ultimate
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