Under the banyan tree 12 by Laguna Lăng Cô

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Shanghai Jaunt

issue 12 >> january 2013 >> mci (p) 102/02/2012

MUST GOLF

B A N YA N T R E E

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executive chairman’s message \

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as we leave 2012 behind, an exciting opening closes the year

shanghai jaunt new perspectives from china's oldest metropolis banyan tree spa shanghai on the bund welcomes you exotic holiday eats & treats weddings made in heaven on earth make it a tropical golf holiday with your buddies! banyan tree bintan all-pool villa resort have chef will travel angsana ihuru welcomes you to a vibrant underwater universe banyan tree vabbinfaru an all-pool villa resort coming your way

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angsana tengchong hot spring village banyan tree chongqing beibei

corporate social responsibility \

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banyan tree inks agreements to further sustainable tourism educational initiatives in thailand

banyan tree gallery /

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the rose ginseng collection

awards \

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banyan tree group forges ahead with awards the world over

banyan tree global /

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AS WE LEAVE 2012 BEHIND, AN EXCITING OPENING CLOSES THE YEAR.

Banyan Tree is making its mark in two gateway cities in China – Shanghai and Tianjin – and both are on prime riverside sites. The Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund not only overlooks both new Pudong and old Shanghai waterfront, but the lobby opens directly onto the bund promenade, uninterrupted by any road. Its 130 rooms and suites (some with Banyan Tree’s signature urban resort relaxation pools) are – at 60m for the smallest room – amongst the largest in Shanghai. Every room overlooks the Huangpu River – a first for any Shanghai hotel – and its alfresco rooftop bar rivals the views from Banyan Tree Bangkok’s world-famous Vertigo rooftop bar.

The 160-key Banyan Tree Tianjin Riverside faces the Hai River as it winds its way through downtown Tianjin, and overlooks a historic “old-street” entertainment area, and this will open in early 2013.

In the same breath, Vietnam’s largest resort project – Laguna L ng Cô – has welcomed guests before the end of 2012. Featuring in its first phase a championship Nick Faldo golf course, a Banyan Tree resort with 49 pool villas and a 229-key Angsana which also has pool suites and unique Sky Pool Villas, Laguna L ng Cô will eventually be even larger than its namesake, Laguna Phuket – Asia’s first and currently largest integrated resort. Laguna L ng Cô boasts another first – it is the only beach resort with three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the imperial capital of Hue, the riverfront town of Hoi An, and the Cham Kingdom Sanctuaries at My Son – each less than two hours’ drive away. In 2013 we will also see the opening of the Banyan Tree Kerala – 54 pool villas on its own island in the famous backwaters near historic Cochin – as well as Banyan Tree Chongqing BeiBei, in a hotsprings area of this bustling metropolis. The list continues as we go further into 2013...

After a slower growth in the past 18 years when we opened an average of 2 hotels a year to reach today’s basket of some 35 hotels, the next 5 years will see a doubling of growth to around 4 -5 openings a year, with many of them in China. By the time Banyan Tree becomes an adult at age 21, we should have over 50 operating hotels strung like jewels around the world.

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AS YOU CELEBRATE THE END OF 2012 AND RING IN THE NEW YEAR, I HOPE IT’S IN ONE OF OUR RESORTS AND HOTELS! :) BOOK NOW.... AND

BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY & MEANINGFUL 2013. Ho Kwon Ping

Executive Chairman, Banyan Tree Holdings

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Shanghai

JAUNT GLAMOROUS, GLITZY, CONFIDENT AND FLUSH WITH CASH,

SHANGHAI TODAY IS A FAR CRY FROM ITS GREY, MAO-SUITED DAYS JUST A FEW DECADES AGO.

A veteran food & travel journalist of more than 20 years, Sim Ee Waun writes food and travel stories regionally. She previously was editor for various food publications and currently runs Simply Fabulicious, a quirky lifestyle e-zine out of Singapore and HongKong.

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SHANGHAI JAUNT

Just a few decades ago, Shanghai was a Mao-suited sea of grey, with most of the city’s population meandering its streets on bicycles, living on a daily dose of routine and uniformity. What a difference it is now, as the Pearl of the Orient rediscovers its true colours and bursts forth with buzz and energy. The vibe here is vibrant, urgent and confident. People are successful, driven, aflush with cash and ready to spend it. The newer and glitzier, the better. Yet there’s history here, too – not just within the walls of its historical structures but also the traditional practices that thrive amid modernity – which makes Shanghai a fascinating destination for a getaway.

The first stop? The Bund, of course, with its grand European buildings overlooking the Huangpu River and the modern skyline of Pudong on the opposite shore. Synonymous with Shanghai and its early jazz halls, The Bund is the city’s most desirable piece of real estate, and many of the large international brands and expensive restaurants make their enviable home there. You might think it was a thoroughfare of an old European city, if not for the China flags which fly above every building there – no doubt a deliberate statement countering the colonial past that took place in China’s not-too-distant history. Dramatically breathtaking, this grand boulevard deserves two visits – one in the daytime when you can see every architectural detail of the buildings, and another in the evening when they are all enticingly lit – quite a contrast to the bright neon lights flashing from Pudong across the river. The night lights turn off promptly at 10.30pm, which marks the time to duck into one of the bars nearby for a nightcap.

If not, take a taxi ride to Xintiandi, formerly the colonial French Quarter for a stylish supper. An area of winding streets flanked by historic, European-style buildings, it is now transformed into a hip and happening enclave of stylish restaurants and up-to-theminute drinking holes where expatriates and the fashionable young go to see and be seen. You’ll find modern Chinese and up-market chain restaurants standing alongside stylish bars, French and Spanish restaurants, slick tea boutiques and quaint stores selling Mao paraphernalia with a tongue-in-cheek spin.

IT’S ALMOST A PARTY ATMOSPHERE AS YOU WEAVE THROUGH THE INFECTIOUSLY CHEERFUL CROWD.

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If you’re there in the day time, don’t miss the delightful Shanghai Shikumen Open House Museum, with its discreet entrance. Worth a visit, especially with kids, this modest museum authentically recreates a shikumen, or typical private house in Shanghai, showing how people used to live in the 1920s. Decked out in period furniture, the recreation is detailed and evocative, down to the retro pictures on the wall, the faithful inclusion of old hand held mirrors and combs, the kitchen with all its utensils, even the tiny rooms tucked into stair landings which many of China’s bohemian, early 20 century writers like Lu Xun, penned their greatest novels as struggling artists. Not far away is Fuxing Park, a lush and sprawling 10-ha space in the middle of the city along Nanchang Lu, still within the former French Concession. This French-style park was notorious for displaying the sign ‘No Dogs and Chinamen allowed’ when it was opened to the French public in 1909.

These days, the park is a mustsee and it’s best on a Saturday morning, coming alive with the city’s residents out for some group recreation. It’s almost a party atmosphere as you weave through the infectiously cheerful crowd. Various groups carve out areas in the park to engage in their pastimes. Dressy ballroom dancers waltz away under the trees, sharing the music with maracas enthusiasts who shake to the rhythm set by their 80-plus year-old leader; men try to outdo each other in an open field where they spin large, heavy tops, and further along amid flower beds, calligraphers, armed with over-sized brushes dipped in water, paint proverbs and poetry on the pavement only to see it evaporate a few minutes later, leaving their concrete canvass ready for another transient masterpiece. There are choirs, wrestling groups, kids on inline skates taking lessons, old men playing chess, even a retired doctor offering free check-ups, attracting a long and patient queue. Capturing the spirit of the Shanghainese and their love for outdoor activities, this scene plays out in parks all over Shanghai every weekend.

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SHANGHAI JAUNT

No visit to Shanghai is complete without a stop at Yuyuan Gardens, formerly a residential private garden and now, one of the city’s most well known. To get there, you first have to weave through winding, noisy Yuyuan Bazaar, a network of shops clearly aimed at the tourists, selling tea to herbs and crafts. At the Gardens, walk the famous ‘zig-zag’ bridge, with its series of 90-degree turns designed to ward off evil spirits and see the hundreds of orange koi swim in circles in the pond below. Once inside, it feels like you’ve stepped into a Chinese painting with its rockeries, reflective ponds, pagodas and willows. It’s a peek into the leisurely and gracious life of the rich in times past. Tranquil corners of greenery spring up next to pretty pavilions and poetic passageways offering plenty of photo opportunities. Look up, and even the eaves and corners of the roofs are heavily carved with decorations, statuettes of animals, auspicious symbols and famous historical figures.

LOCAL HAUNTS If you’re after something that’s off the tourist route, pop into the Confucius Temple Book Market (Gushu Shichang) on Sunday mornings. Aptly held in the grounds of a temple dedicated to China’s greatest scholar, this lively little bazaar is a buzzing market of second hand and vintage books! Poke around and you are likely to come up with some great finds – retro Chinese comics the size of your palm retelling ancient Chinese tales, picture books on traditional Chinese crafts, thread-bound classics, and works of early 20th century greats like Ba Jin, Lu Xun and Bing Xin. The crowds here are a book-loving lot, so enjoy the good natured chatter and bonhomie as enthusiastic buyers and sellers recommend books, admire your finds, discuss different editions of various books, and even point you to the stall where you’ll find what you are looking for. While we’re on all things bookish, a two-minute shuffle up the road brings you to what the locals call the ‘Stationery Market’, a road of clustered with stationery shops selling pretty notebooks, novelty pens, pencil cases, school bags, etc. This is where you can stock up for the kids, or amass an arsenal of potential presents for kids, for a song.

While Xintiandi is a tourist magnet, Tianzifang is where the young local crowd prefer to gravitate. An edgy, funky neighbourhood crammed with tapas bars, cocktail joints, Italian eateries, designforward shops and art galleries, this meandering warren of supremely narrow alleyways was once factories in the 1950s. Now the Soho of Shanghai, it attracts a stylish crowd on the ground level. But look up and you’ll see laundry, shabby electrical wires hanging from the tenements just one storey above. Definitely worth a linger for the local colour while you nurse an espresso. Other areas for local colour include the Qipu Road Clothing Market, where cramped wholesale shops and tailors will happily measure you up and tailor a suit, tuxe, qipao or designer lookalikes in a couple of days for a fraction of the price you pay elsewhere.

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Shanghai Shikumen Open House Museum Lane 181, Taicang Lu, near Madang Lu Yuyuan Garden 132 Anren Street (in the center of the Old City)

Confucius Temple Book Market (Gushu Shichang) 215 Wenmiao Lu

Tianzifang Lane 210 Taikang Lu Qipu Road Clothing Market 168 Qipu Rd, Hongkou district

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SHANGHAI,

FONDLY REFERRED TO AS THE “PARIS OF THE EAST” IS WELL DESERVING OF ITS MONIKER. With an illustrious colonial past still evident in enclaves of European edifices and a luminous future built into the superstructures of its cloudcaressing skyscrapers, Shanghai proffers an old-world charm and modern exuberance. Increasingly popular with dapper jet setters and fashionistas au fait with emerging labels, China’s financial capital is also a must-visit on any business itinerary.

URBAN RESORT BANYAN TREE SHANGHAI ON THE BUND OPENS

NEW PERSPECTIV ES FROM CHINA’S OLDEST METROPOLIS

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NEW PERSPECTIVES FROM CHINA'S OLDEST METROPOLIS

All 130 rooms and suites at the urban resort are restful sanctuaries, replete with large windows bestowing scenic river views and glittering cityscapes. Room sizes start at 60 square metres, one of the most generously scaled in a space-scarce metropolis. Sleek interiors feature a contemporary aesthetic infused with modern renditions of key Chinese décor elements. Dark wood, light floors, neutral fabrics and stylish furnishings convey a minimalluxe ambience while intricate wall carvings and Chinese paintings lend a touch of cultural sensibility.

Contemporary in character, Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund is designed to bring polished resort living to the Chinese megapolis. Everinviting and finely-calibrated to accommodate leisure-seekers and business travellers alike, the Group’s first urban resort outpost in China brings a welcome breath of fresh air to Shanghai’s hospitality arena.

Located on the Huangpu riverbank in Shanghai’s historic northern Bund area, Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund is an urban oasis in a dynamic metropolis pulsing with irrepressible energy. Situated in the heart of the city, the urban resort is easily accessible from major transport hubs of Shanghai Railway Station, Hongqiao International Airport and Pudong International Airport. An integral part of the Above The Bund Urban Complex, Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund commands exceptional views of the celebrated Bund promenade, Huangpu River and the Lujiazui financial district.

Resort stay essentials such as a large living area, deepsoaking bathtub, deluxe rain shower, mirror television, six-pillow menu and Nespresso machine are enhanced by executive amenities such as an Expediency Box where guests can conveniently place shoes for polishing, laundry and drycleaning for swift pick-up and delivery. There are numerous different room layouts to choose from. Simply look out your Panorama Riverside Retreat for phenomenal Huangpu River vistas. Chic and plush interiors inspire much needed rest and relaxation - rare commodities in hectic city life.

The Panorama Oasis with Romantic Pool is also worthy of special mention. Measuring 66 square metres, this retreat for the senses features a dipping pool set by tall windows overlooking Pudong’s futuristic skyline. A perfect refuge for hectic business travellers or a romantic hideaway for vacationing couples, this room type is located on the higher floors. The jewel in the crown, the Banyan Suite, brings elegant resort living to new heights. This ultra-exclusive haven spans two floors and features one bedroom, living and dining rooms, a private pool, timber sundeck, loungers and an outdoor garden and dining area. An attentive Banyan Tree Host is available around the clock to offer customised services for convenience and comfort.

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NEW PERSPECTIVES FROM CHINA'S OLDEST METROPOLIS

CHARISMATIC SHANGHAI IS BEST ENJOYED AT THE BANYAN

TREE SHANGHAI ON THE BUND, WHERE NOISY CITY SOUNDS ARE TRANSFORMED INTO GENTLE WHISPERS AND ELEGANCE REIGNS WITH WARM ASIAN HOSPITALITY.

Guests with an appetite for fine dining will discover culinary gems at Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund. Helmed by chef Jose Fernando Corona Burch of Banyan Tree Macau’s Belon Oyster Bar fame, signature restaurant Oceans impresses with Chinese-inflected fare, grills and exotic seafood platters. Ming Yuan presents a highly curated menu of traditional regional delicacies, whilst serving up inventive dishes of authentic Cantonese cuisine.

Stunning river views afforded by the terrace of private rooms elevate the dining experience. Tai Hei, an upscale sushi and sashimi counter, serves up a mosaic of flavours along with the freshest seasonal ingredients. Savour afternoon tea or sip a fine wine at the Banyan Lounge. Let rooftop bar STARS dazzle you with atmospheric sunsets and molecular cocktails.

Spanning three floors of the resort, the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa features 11 exquisitely appointed treatment rooms as well as a beauty salon, nail bar and the Banyan Tree Gallery. Trained professional therapists deliver body-to-soul rejuvenating spa treatments. Luxuriate in harmonising remedies such as the Banyan Hot Stones where heated stones are soothingly massaged over the body with Clarity Oil, exerting warmth and pressure on energy points for smoother flow of “qi”. The Health Club offers a stateof-the-art gym and yoga studio for your workout pleasure. Skimming the invigorating waters of the indoor pool or unwinding in the relaxation pools is also an ideal option for exercise-focused guests.

Meetings, conferences or training sessions. Grand banquets, swanky soirees or elegant receptions. With four function rooms accommodating 10 to 90 guests and a Summit Room that can host 65 to 130 guests, the resort is an exceptional venue for events, whether for business or pleasure. Negotiate the city in the resort’s shiny London cab. Ascend the vertigo-inducing Shanghai World Financial Centre for a panoramic view of the city skyline. Descend on the glitzy malls on Nanjing Lu for a spot of shopping. March to the People’s Square to view artifacts, calligraphy, jade, ceramics and art at the Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Art Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art. Bite into a tasty dumping at Yang’s Fry Dumplings, a revered Shanghai institution. Admire the vestiges of Shanghai’s colonial yesteryear with a stroll down the Bund and its spectacular display of Art Deco buildings. Shanghai is a mecca for urban explorers eager to traverse its grand leafy avenues, quaint alleyways, bustling streets and marbled lobbies of towering skyscrapers. Charismatic Shanghai is best enjoyed at the Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund, where noisy city sounds are transformed into gentle whispers and elegance reigns with warm Asian hospitality.

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BANYAN TREE SPA SHANGHAI ON THE BUND WELCOMES YOU

enhancing the wellness aspect of your spa day, a sumptuous lunch of healthful chinese, japanese or western spa cuisine completes the experience.

banyan tree spa

Shanghai On The Bund welcomes you with a contemporary aesthetic paired with modern chinese design essentials and an expertly curated spa menu that epitomises

the award-winning spa’s 'high-touch, low-tech' approach, banyan tree spa shanghai on the bund is perfect for spa aﬁcionados and urbanites seeking respite from hectic city life.

Spread over 1,300 square metres on three floors of Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund, this sanctuary for the senses is located in the heart of Shanghai’s historic Bund district. The award-winning spa features 11 luxuriously appointed treatment rooms that include two Imperial Rooms, four Double Deluxe Rooms and five Single Rooms, named after the twenty-four Chinese solar terms of great significance. A beauty salon, nail bar and Banyan Tree Gallery are also available for an all-encompassing pampering experience. Endorsing traditional Chinese healing philosophies such as the Five Elements, the harmonious balance of Yin and Yang elements and Qi life force energy, the Spa

embraces these core concepts of physical and spiritual health in its décor and spa therapies. Each treatment room is accoutered with Five Elements features such as crystal blue lighting for the Water Element and classic matte gold furnishings for the Gold Element. The Five Elements are also integrated into splendid spa treatments – Gold for Purifying, Wood for Renewal, Water for Relaxing, Fire for Revitalising and Earth for Balance. Only premium Chinese herbs, botanicals, oils and various ingredients are utilised in all spa rituals. Spa guests can look forward to an impressive array of treatments featuring time-honoured Chinese wellness enhancers such as Pearl, Chrysanthemum, Ginseng and Pu’er tea.

A 150-minute signature package – Banyan Hot Stones is a harmonising treatment where heated stones are soothingly massaged over the body along with the use of warm Clarity Oil to exert warmth and pressure on meridian points for smoother flow of “qi” and discharge of toxins. It concludes with a Rose Body Scrub, Chrysanthemum Body Conditioner and Rose Bath to leave the skin soft and nourished. Inspired by the traditional Chinese health concept of Yin and Yang, the 120-minute Chinese Traditions features a selection of classic Chinese therapies. Yin For Her – Sweet Serenade will impart a top-to-toe glow with its proprietary blend of Soya Mint Body Scrub that deep cleanses and moisturises while the Oriental Massage and Oriental Head Massage segment of the experience improves blood circulation. Yang For Him – Renewed Vigour comprises a Tropical Lush Body Scrub that exfoliates dead skin, an Herbal Mud Body Wrap to moisturise and ends with a choice of Body Massages to alleviate muscle aches and pains.

A signature Banyan Tree Spa innovation, the Yin Rainmist and Yang Rainmist experiences are unique syntheses of Rain Shower, Steam Bath and invigorating body treatments. The Yin Rainmist is a combination of cold therapies that awaken the senses with the application of Longjing Tea Cold Body Scrub and Ice Compression. The natural warming ingredients in the Creamy Spice Body Conditioner and Warm Herbal Pouch are harnessed in the Yang Rainmist to uplift the senses and nourish skin. Spa enthusiasts seeking an all-embracing, body to soul renewal, can indulge in Banyan Day, a full day of sublime beauty and wellness. Luxurious spa treatments including a body scrub, bath, massage, facial, hand and foot therapies. Enhancing the wellness aspect of your spa day, a sumptuous lunch of healthful Chinese, Japanese or Western spa cuisine completes the experience. The Banyan Tree Spa Shanghai On The Bund is open to guests and visitors daily from 10am to 11pm.

Some hotels are about location, while others are about heritage. We are about you.

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EXOTIC HOLIDAY EATS & TREATS

WHAT A WONDROUS TIME IS SPRING WHEN THE FRESH NEW COLOURS OF MOTHER NATURE BEGIN TO SOFTLY KISS THE TREES AND BRANCHES AFTER A LONG, COLD WINTER!

To whet your appetite, we are proud to present the Chinese Appetiser Combination (Ἷ ⳽ċ᝚⋑), that consists of the following: 尾圚噃濝៯埗

Chilled Cordyceps Sinensis with Wild Mushroom with Bai Ling Mushroom, Simiji Mushroom ٩瓒䰑箵᝚聶聥

SPRINGTIME ala CHINOIS! With this issue of the magazine being focused on our new urban resort Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund, we thought it would be a good time to share some of our resorts’ Chinese delectables with you for when you next plan to stay with Banyan Tree! First up, from our spanking new and elegant yet stylish and avant garde Chinese restaurant in Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund, Ming Yuan – comes precious and healthy ingredients to present a collection of authentic Cantonese cuisine, innovative Chinese delicacies and global specialties. The dining experience always goes beyond one’s expectation of traditional Chinese cuisine as the chefs create innovative dishes with bravado and aplomb, combining ingredients of Chinese and Western cuisines!

Da Lian Abalone on Ice with Shallot, Lemon and Wasabi Dressing

At the newly-opened Banyan Tree and Angsana L ng Cô in Central Vietnam, tuck into our chef’s seafood fried rice at Rice Bowl! This is a turmericinfused seafood fried rice with garlic-ginger crusted egg and served with a tomato cucumber relish.

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Chinese Yam with Shrimp on Ice

At our other urban resort and oasis across in Macau, Banyan Tree Macau serves up a tasty morsel in the form of the

caramelised kurobuta pork belly which consists of Pork Belly, Chickpeas Puree, Garlic Coconut Emulsion, Coconut Foam, Caramelized Carrot, Garnish…all to be enjoyed in the comfort and style of our elegant signature restaurant Belon, known for its tantalising signature dishes! Belon offers seafood and grills and boasts an extensive wine selection and three private dining areas for you and your guests.

Located on the Central Coast of Vietnam, the popularity of rice and seafood in local cuisine is second to none! A tribute to the cultivation of rice, an integral part of Vietnamese culture and identity, Rice Bowl restaurant serves up local rice dishes and the most quintessentially dish in Asian cuisine, seafood fried rice. Savour the seafood fried rice prepared by our skillful Executive Chef highlighting the flavours of the region including the succulence of seafood from the East Sea, freshness of local vegetables with a hint subtle garlic flavour, too good to miss!

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High in the mountains around Yunnan, and particularly in Shangrila, Banyan Tree Ringha can get quite cold! For such weather what better to warm one up than a cosy and delicious highlands hot pot for two! You will be served up with a wonderful selection of the freshest ingredients for the hot pot, such as spare ribs, Yunnan Ham, black chicken, pork loin, tenderloin, mushroom, grass carp, tofu and a whole lot of vegetables, as well as fruit such as Dragonfruit, Hami Melon and more!

Such a favourite with many in Asia is the famous hainanese chicken rice! This very tasty dish is loved for its tender and juicy chicken, and is served up in Ming Yue in Banyan Tree Sanya! The locals refer to it as Wenchang Chicken. It is lightly marinated with spring onion, ginger and anises before being cooked whole in boiling water. Gentle simmering for 30 minutes ensures it is perfectly done. Keep the chicken stock, add in coconut flesh, wolfberry, yam and dates for further boiling until the rich flavours are obtained.

Away from the mountains of China and into the oceans around the stunning Maldives, we arrive at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, and specifically to Ilaafathi Restaurant, for a sampling of the freshest of fresh maldivian yellow ďŹ n tuna! The chefs here have paired this with a Chinese preparation which consists of warm, seared Maldivian yellow fin tuna loin marinated with lemon, garlic and Maldivian chili served on a fresh Chinese-style vegetable salad flavoured with soya sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil!

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WEDDINGS MADE IN HEAVEN ON EARTH

WEDDINGS MADE IN

Heaven on Earth A destination wedding at a Banyan Tree property is a romantic celebration of a lifetime. Whether you choose a traditional or whimsical theme, creative Banyan Tree wedding specialists are poised to choreograph every detail, from décor, photography to seat arrangements and ﬁnely curated menus. All you need do is walk down the aisle to embark on your journey to marital bliss.

SAY I DO ON A MAJESTIC CLIFF TOP, EXCHANGE YOUR VOWS ON AN IMMACULATE BEACH OF GOLDEN SAND OR WED UNDERWATER WITH A BRIDAL PARTY OF COLOURFUL FISHES AND ANCIENT TURTLES. GRAND WEDDINGS FILLED WITH STYLE AND GLAMOUR OR INTIMATE MOONLIT NUPTIALS. HOLY MATRIMONIES PRESIDED OVER BY PRIESTS OR EXOTIC LOCAL CEREMONIES BLESSED BY GURUS.

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LASTING MEMORIES OF PARADISE

WEDDED BLISS

With sweeping views of stunning Lamai Bay and cool sapphire waters of the Gulf of Thailand, the all-pool villa Banyan Tree Samui presents an exceptional setting for a memorable destination wedding. The groom is the star in an elegant Thai ceremony with a customary long-drum procession held in his honour. A classic service adorned with fragrant flowers and ordained by a priest is also an option for couples tying the knot the traditional way. Package inclusions comprise thoughtful accompaniments such as a wedding cake, photo album on CD-ROM and a sublime spa session for two!

Endless stretches of soft white sand beaches. Sparkling azure waters of the vast Andaman Sea. Sunny days followed by sultry nights. The conditions are perfect for an exquisite destination wedding at Banyan Tree Phuket. Commit to your life together on the beach to the soothing soundtrack of ocean waves. Host your nuptials at the Banyan Tree Spa Sanctuary and be swept away by romantic venues and alluring atmospheres. Solemnise your marriage in a Thai or Westernstyle ceremony under a flowered arch in a charming garden or in the privacy of your own villa. Afterwards, make a wish and send a Krathong soaring into the night sky. A lifetime of bliss begins at Banyan Tree Phuket.

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WEDDINGS MADE IN HEAVEN ON EARTH

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ISLAND ROMANCE

ETERNALLY YOURS

Enveloped in serenity and fringed by tropical palms, Banyan Tree Bintan provides a postcard perfect location for your nuptials. Celebrate the joyous occasion on the beach in view of the boundless South China Sea or in the verdant garden of your private villa accompanied by birdsong. With a myriad selection of wedding sequences to choose from and ever-attentive resort hosts, your special day will truly be a celebration of love.

Tucked away in scenic Baie aux Tortues, or Turtle Bay on the northwest coast of vibrant Mauritius, Angsana Balaclava Mauritius is a haven for romance and passion. With beaches of sparkling sand and lush surroundings, this contemporary resort promises once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Your dream tropical wedding can be held poolside or officiated on the beach with a breathtaking sunset at dusk. Champagne toasts and dancing into the night with friends and family complete the celebrations.

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UNION OF A LIFETIME Complete your union to the tune of Balinese Bamboo Rindik music with Balinese blessing rites held poolside. Perform unifying symbolic acts of rice offerings and water purification during an intimate Javanese ceremony. A union of a lifetime can be forged in your luxuriously appointed private villa, outdoors by the magnificent resort pool or on the Ju-Ma-Na Bar terrace against the stunning horizon of the Indian Ocean, atop the towering cliffs of Ungasan. Exuding exclusivity and refinement with a touch of the exotic, Banyan Tree Ungasan is the destination wedding venue for couples with eclectic tastes.

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WEDDINGS MADE IN HEAVEN ON EARTH

FANCY A REALLY DIFFERENT WEDDING?

THE UNDERWATER WEDDING EXPERIENCE IS JUST THE THING FOR YOU. STRAP ON A SCUBA TANK AND DIVE INTO THE OCEAN DEEP TO EXCHANGE RINGS IN THE PRESENCE OF RAINBOW FISH, ANGELFISH, TURTLES OR EVEN A WHALESHARK.

RESURFACE AS MAN AND WIFE AND SAIL INTO THE SUNSET WITH WINE AND CANAPĂ&#x2030;S.

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ATMOSPHERIC AMBIENCES Moored in the crystalline waters of the brilliant Indian Ocean, quaint Maldivian atolls boast legendary natural beauty and extraordinary tranquillity. With four outposts in the region, Banyan Tree and Angsana offer venue options and wedding sequences to please even the most discerning and adventurous bride and groom. Island sanctuaries in their own right, the ultra-exclusive Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Banyan Tree Madivaru are all-pool villa resorts. Modern and chic, Angsana Ihuru and Angsana Velavaru offer a more contemporary and dynamic environment.

A FULL MOON WEDDING BESTOWS GOOD LUCK AND FORTUNE ON MARRIED LIFE.

Back on land, the intimate Sandbank Wedding sequence, designed just for two, includes a private ceremony held on a secluded sandbank, photography, wedding cake, as well as champagne, a romantic dinner by the sea and a spa visit. Angsana Velavaru in South Nilandhe Atoll offers couples four additional options. The Castaway Island Beach Wedding features a romantic sunset ceremony held on a private island with traditional Bodu Beru drummers and a private BBQ dinner. To symbolise the beginning of their lifelong journey as a couple, newlyweds plant a coconut palm together during this unique wedding sequence.

AUSPICIOUS AND ENCHANTING, THIS WEDDING SEQUENCE IS FOR TRUE ROMANTICS AT HEART.

Exchange vows in a graceful pavilion on the beach bathed in the glow of a spectacular Maldivian sunset. The Sunset Beach Wedding is a simple expression of eternal devotion. Embark on your happy ever after on a Dhoni, a traditional Maldivian sailboat. Make your lifetime commitment to marriage under blue skies, surrounded by family and friends.

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MAKE IT A TROPICAL GOLF HOLIDAY WITH YOUR BUDDIES

Known as the Pearl of the Andaman, Phuket island has long been famed for its beautiful beaches, exciting nightlife, luxurious beach resorts and… surprisingly, its golf courses!. With seven courses now on the island, it has become a popular golfing destination for golfers from all over the world. Laguna Phuket Golf Club was established within the grounds of Banyan Tree Phuket in the early 90s and fast became popular with golf enthusiasts for its resort style course and international standard of management.

LAGUNA PHUKET GOLF CLUB,

In 2010, the scenic 18-hole golf course was selected to host the Singha Thailand Open, with world professionals playing in the tournament, and televised to over 125 million viewers. In 2011 the club was again selected to host another professional event with Asia’s players competing in the Mercedes-Benz Thailand Masters. Laguna Phuket Golf Club takes its pride of place not only within the integrated resort of Laguna Phuket but also within the golfing community of Phuket as a must-play for all golfing visitors to the island.

THAILAND avid golfers unite! plan your next golf vacation at any or all of these three choice banyan tree locations that offer award-winning resort accommodation and service banyan tree style, plus stunning, scenic golf to boot!

make it a tropical golf holiday with your buddies!

Add to that the Thai-styled club house, featuring a wellstocked Pro Shop, full-service locker rooms, four floodlit tennis courts and a full Golf Academy for those wanting to sharpen their game. After-game refreshments can be enjoyed at the Banyan Café providing air-conditioned and outdoor seating, featuring a broad selection of Western and Thai cuisine for discerning palates! For enquiries & more information contact: t. +66 (76) 270 991 e. golf@lagunaphuket.com

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LAGUNA L NG CÔ GOLF CLUB,

LAGUNA BINTAN GOLF CLUB,

INDONESIA

CENTRAL VIETNAM

Located an hour north of Da Nang international airport and 85 minutes south of the historic imperial city of Hue, this brandnew Nick Faldo designed Laguna L ng Cô Golf Club is the newest addition to the Laguna group of golf courses. As with its sister courses, the Golf Club is a part of the greater Laguna L ng Cô resort which will be the first fully integrated coastal resort in Central Vietnam.

This Nick Faldo architected course is one that is greatly anticipated for many golfers regionally and internationally, as this would be only the second Nick Faldo design in Vietnam, and touted as one of his best to date. “This is a stunning and very diverse piece of land with gently rolling terrain, splashes of sand throughout and an impressive array of natural design features,” Faldo said when he began the design process two years ago.

“Our layout will incorporate sand dunes, rice-paddy fields, trees and scrub, wonderful exposed rock formations as well as a section of dramatic coastline and a routing that will visit each of these features on both nines. For this part of Vietnam it’s a real hidden gem. We have the opportunity to create a very strategic golf course that offers golfers an abundance of shot and route options. Players will need to plot their way through some very picturesque surroundings. The course will sport a ruggedlyhandsome look with a real sense of place.”

Combine all of this with a world class clubhouse with its full-service locker rooms, the Titleist/Footjoy concept pro shop, tennis courts, and the Laguna Café which serves up both local Vietnamese and international cuisine, Laguna L ng Cô Golf Club is sure to rate highly amongst the other courses in the region! For enquiries & more information contact: t. +84 (0) 54 3695 880 e. golf@lagunalangco.com

Closer to the shores of Singapore 45 minutes away by ferry, is the Greg Normandesigned 18-hole Laguna Bintan Golf Club - pure inspiration for aspiring and seasoned golfers alike. Set in 60 hectares of a coastal, tropical Eden, it lets nature define the course winding through the diverse terrains of forestlands, natural wetlands, beachfront coconut groves and an abandoned quarry. The greens can be treacherous at

times – practice your putting if you want to make par! The memorable signature holes come towards the end of each nine. Holes 7 and 8 are framed by the South China Sea welcoming you with a refreshing sea breeze. Relish the view while deciding on your club choice to use to drive successfully across the sea, past daunting rocks towards the 8th green. It’s a golfing experience unmatched in these parts!

After a satisfying round, retire to your private pool villa, or book into the excellent Banyan Tree Spa, to relax and unwind, body and mind. Transportation can be arranged for non-staying guests from the club to the ferry terminal. For enquiries & more information contact: t. +62 770 693 188 / +65 6849 5885 e. golf-bintan@banyantree.com

For the keen traveller and golfer, what is more fun and relaxing than gathering a few of your buddies over a couple of rounds of holiday golf with award-winning resort, spa and unique golf experiences to enjoy together! Fore, I say, fore!

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BANYAN TREE BINTAN ALL-POOL VILLA RESORT

BANYAN TREE BINTAN

all-pool villa resort SET ON PRIVATE TANJONG SAID BEACH ON BINTAN ISLAND, INDONESIA, BANYAN TREE BINTAN IS AN OASIS OF PEACE AND RELAXATION. With extensive renovations and refurbishments completed, the 5-star luxury resort now features relaxation pools in all 64 villas, as well as various in-villa enhancements.

The choice destination for city-dwellers seeking a quick getaway, couples yearning for romantic interludes and travellers to the region, the award-winning resort is a 45-minute ferry ride away from the bright lights of Singapore. Built on an elevated cliff top, the all-pool villa resort offers scenic bay views and sparkling South China Sea vistas. Tropical rainforests, lush hillsides and a secluded soft sand beach create an idyllic ambience complemented by the traditional Indonesian architecture of its buildings. Refreshed to boast aesthetic and unrivalled views of the South China Sea, villa interiors now feature updated bathroom fittings, furniture and stylish high definition televisions. The keystone of the renovations is the addition of relaxation pools to every villa, affording guests the option of relaxing with a private relaxation pool on their timber-deck terrace. Increased inventory of the much sought-after premium OneBedroom Banyan Pool Villas and WIFI throughout the resort premises are also available now.

The all-encompassing revamp can be seen in the dining outlets too. Signature restaurant, Saffron, showcases a refined Thai menu, Treetops presents medleys of international fare and Indonesian favourites, while The Cove features a gourmet selection of European cuisine. An exciting supplement to in-villa dining, the romantic Blue Moon experience is inspired by the localeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blue skies and includes atmosphereenhancing blue-coloured lantern decorations, jazz tunes, candlelight and an exquisite menu of fresh seafood or hearty meats. The new Banyan Tree Bintan promises luxurious accommodation, picturesque surroundings, an 18-hole golf course, an award-winning spa, elegant dining options and most importantly, rejuvenation and a Sanctuary for the Senses.

THE KEYSTONE OF THE RENOVATIONS IS THE ADDITION OF RELAXATION POOLS TO EVERY VILLA, AFFORDING GUESTS THE OPTION OF RELAXING WITH A PRIVATE POOL ON THEIR TIMBER-DECK TERRACE.

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HAVE CHEF WILL TRAVEL

you have a huge fan-base around the world and are known for the world café series. how long have you done this with tlc, where have you gone, and what's the latest? I started in 2006/2007 with World Café Asia, then World Café Middle East, and I’ve just finished filming in Zanzibar, Sicily, Portugal and Peru. The series started in Asia, then took me to the Middle East and now, Africa, Europe and then Peru. I very much enjoy this as it puts me on a fast track to experiencing a culture, place, in five to eight days. But it is very intense and that’s the part I don’t really like. Sometimes even though I’m exhausted, I try to fi nd one to two days in that shoot to actually get away and see things I would not normally see with the film crew. To connect with the locals you have to take the extra time to go do that. Bobby Chinn relaxing at Banyan Tree Bintan

Have Chef Will Travel bobby chinn – global celebrity chef, restaurateur, indentured servant… takes a well-deserved break at the renovated and idyllic tropical island resort of banyan tree bintan. from his hectic, across-the-globe tv ﬁlming schedule, he gives under the banyan tree this exclusive interview. read on to ﬁnd out what he’s been up to…

tell us about peru and what you did there? when is this going to air? Peru is a country so rich in history, food and culture. When you go you know that you are experiencing something very very special. From the Spanish architecture to the Incas that built the most incredibly advanced micro-systems in the side of the mountain in the middle of absolutely nowhere, and then seeing ingredients that you have never seen before, like herbs and fruit – hard to describe, a lot of them don’t have names, just very unique!

why do you call yourself the indentured servant?

I was also blown away by the Japanese food because you have this sea that is taking currents from the south up to the north and likewise a current coming from the north hitting south and those two actually hit Peru creating a third sea, and becomes this incredible wealth of seafood - very cold water so the seafood is very very good, like scallops and sea urchins off the charts! They also have this prehistoric toothless ﬁsh that grows up to three metres, weighs 50kg and eats piranhas! (UBT thinks this might be the Paiche, or Arapaima Gigas, check it out!) I think that World Café has educated a lot people about places - like I’m talking about Peru and it’s so far away from Asia, in Latin America – seeing it all is an education and crossing, transcending borders to a TV show is something people recognise and ﬁnd of interest. If food is going to be this new rock star or something that is of common denomination then so be it. I would assume it airs next year. aside from all that you’ve seen, what other cuisines of the world would be interesting for you to explore and why? More of Latin America, and Africa. I like Chile, Argentina, I love football…samba, music, tango, it’s romantic.

LIKEWISE A CURRENT COMING FROM THE NORTH HITTING SOUTH AND THOSE TWO ACTUALLY HIT PERU CREATING A THIRD SEA, AND BECOMES THIS INCREDIBLE WEALTH OF SEAFOOD - VERY COLD WATER

SO THE SEAFOOD IS VERY VERY GOOD, LIKE SCALLOPS AND SEA URCHINS OFF THE CHARTS!

It’s the Chinese in me! No seriously, it’s because I never did anything for money…literally, whenever I did anything for money, it became a real pain. I have to do it, and love it. I have to feel that I need to do it almost. There is not a day off every day is Monday and I am totally reachable if you need me. I’m indentured…a servant, I do what people wish me to do and I only sign up for it if I want to do it. I really should have taken a year off and do what I want to do to improve oneself, to be a better person. what would you do with a year off? I would probably be reading, and writing more. Take some classes. I’d probably play in a band, cook and read more…there is so much information out there, someone needs to develop an app that can ﬁnd what you are looking for in a cookbook!

to be a world chef, one has to be pretty adventurous with food. is there anything you would not eat, or would you try anything once. what is the most bizarre thing you have eaten? Well the knowing part is the hardest part. I just ate a ’rodent’– if you ever saw it, it looks like a rat and there is a psychological wall. But when a person makes food with pride and gives it to you, shares it with you, and you say ‘I’m sorry that is too foul for me’ then I’m not being open to a culture. So I feel it’s my job and responsibility to be open. In Peru I ate a worm, big and thick, cooked and the chef said ‘it’s absolutely fantastic, you are going to love it’ and ‘it tastes like foie gras’ I ate it, it was fat, interesting… I would eat anything once, I feel it is part of the whole progress of life, it’s all about experiences. Like in the west people ask me ‘you eat chicken feet?’ and I’m like dude, I eat more than chicken feet. I love chicken feet. Once in London I ate…unknowingly… goat’s bladder…made for us by the servants of some African princes, and it tasted good! Amongst our cultures we’ve created biases towards food… I have to be open.

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HAVE CHEF WILL TRAVEL

your book wild wild east, is about vietnamese food, its people, places. tell us about it and are there plans for another?

how’s the new restaurant bobby chinn doing in hcmc, did you have challenges launching it, you even had a reality tv show for that process?

you’ve been in vietnam for many years now, do you still find the land, the people, the culture, cuisine interesting? what keeps you going?

The book started with a friend who hangs out with us - and I tell a story, stories of what happened and she’s laughing! She found it funny because it was happening to me! They say that tragedy, plus time, equals comedy. And I would go to my restaurant on a daily basis with different stories of what had happened…you tell a story, you build upon it and you get laughter, which is fun. It made me a much better judge, chef, it’s about my experience about going to Vietnam, trying to start my business.

A restaurant is more than a place where people eat. It’s a community that supports families, designers, artists. I provide a special ambience, which isn’t just about a restaurant, it’s about creating a special event, and venue. I design the restaurants, I create the lights, I can have a stage, or a little kitchen, and make it a multipurpose space. And I wanted to create the sustainability and be socially responsible, do the right thing, as much as possible. Even for water, I try to use an environmentally friendly agent.

In one story, a woman rejected me for 8 years! 8 years eating in her restaurant once a week, sometimes twice - 8 years. And I’m like excuse me, why don’t you teach me? “Just come to my house”. Like, WHAT? I said, are you going to teach me now? And she said “you’ve been bothering me for eight years, my children don’t want to learn from me, so I’ll teach you”. And it’s our secret.

It has its challenges, contractors, delays and the like, but if you can do something professional, you will stand out, that is the opportunity.

The Vietnamese people are very sensitive people, very kind, very generous, very proud people. And when you understand that and you commit to them, they become very loyal. So my success is based on the Vietnamese loyalty and friendships I have established over the years. I will not be able to do anything without them…there is the livestock, street food, the sense that there is a very young dynamic economy that is growing up. That’s what’s kept me there. There is energy, the sense that you can do anything. I’ve lived there for 17 years, there is a group of people that you’ve grown up with and befriended.

I tell stories, interweave those into the actual recipes. My grandmother had this idea, that I give away a lot of family secrets. And I ﬁgured, isn’t that what food is about, isn’t that sharing? So that’s Wild Wild East, recipes, stories about food, mostly Vietnamese food. Western ideas, Middle Eastern ideas, or Moroccan, and turn it in to semi- Vietnamese dishes.

I’d like to do more of good food, global food, small plates, light, healthy, I want to feel like I can eat all of these different dishes without having any concerns or worry.

THE FISH CONGEE IN CENTRAL VIETNAM IS SECOND TO NONE.

where do you call home? You know, I don’t really any more, Vietnam has been my home for many years. I just came back from San Francisco but I don’t feel it’s home. I know where to go, I can drive, but I can also do that in London, Cairo, Saigon, Singapore…so I feel the world – is my home. what are some of vietnam’s best kept secrets when it comes to cooking, ingredients? Vietnam probably has the best chocolate I have ever eaten… Marou chocolate. It also produces tons of bird’s nest, it’s a major export item and it keeps growing! So everyone is growing it…all you need is a house, put in some holes, and have some speakers of screaming birds! Vietnam also has the best ﬁsh sauce…from a place called Phu Quoc. And the seafood is good.

you are collaborating with banyan tree for the opening of their very first integrated resort – banyan tree and angsana l ng cô, central vietnam. how is the food here different than from the north and south? are the hotel guests in for surprising treats? To many outsiders they would assume Vietnamese food is Vietnamese food. Or that Chinese food is all the same, and Indian and Thai and so on. Vietnamese food in Central Vietnam is very important historically because it was part of the imperial cities. It has its own style and they have intricate dishes that are only found here, and to make them is very labour-intensive, very difficult. The fi sh congee in Central Vietnam is second to none. Hue was the imperial city – history, geography all play a huge role. The north tends to be more subtle, more sophisticated. The south tends to be more bold and friendly to visitors, but most would not know the Central or highlands food and they are two very important cuisines to discover – you realise you cannot find it outside of Vietnam. For the Banyan Tree opening event I think it will be Vietnamese-inspired dishes that use local ingredients from the region. There will obviously be luxury items as well to reflect Banyan Tree…

to wrap up, tell us what you do for fun? I read, I play music…guitar, I’m not very good but it’s a good looking instrument and it makes me feel good just to pluck it! I can do this on my own, when I walk around, with an idea, and you just start strumming, playing…a little country, generally blues, rock and roll…there’s only three chords. I’ve a bunch of guys I’ve been playing with for years, they are professional musicians, and we jam, play some rhythms, change the arrangements, that is fun for me. I used to play at the jazz club every Friday night for years in Hanoi.

Bobby Chinn will guest-chef at the grand opening of Banyan Tree and Angsana L ng Cô, Central Vietnam in April 2013. Don’t miss this chance to meet with him and partake of his delectable creations with a very special Gala Dinner Menu! For more information, contact Angsana L ng Cô at +84 54 3695 800 email: reservations-langco@angsana.com or visit angsana.com for online bookings.

ANGSANA IHURU

WELCOMES YOU TO A VIBRANT

UNDERWATER UNIVERSE angsana ihuru accommodates underwater adventures

HALCYON WEATHER, NATURAL ATOLLS, KALEIDOSCOPIC REEFS, AND WARM AZURE WATERS TEEMING WITH LIFE. WELCOME TO THE MALDIVES, THE ULTIMATE DIVING DESTINATION, OPEN YEAR ROUND. Launch your next diving expedition from Angsana Ihuru, set in the idyllic North Malé Atoll, a 20-minute speedboat ride from Malé.

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Recently renovated, Angsana Ihuru’s Beachfront Villas and Beachfront Jet Pool Villas now feature more indoor space and accommodation for up to four guests – a boon for families and groups of friends seeking to share a dive-centric getaway! The resort also boasts enhanced facilities with a new PADI FiveStar Gold Palm Resort at the Angsana Ihuru Marine Centre. Professional dive instructors are available to give an entire range of PADI courses in various languages. A first in Maldives, the marine centre also offers SNUBA, an underwater breathing system that allows dives of up to six metres deep without the use of scuba tanks.

walk in and dive into an underwater paradise This resort is celebrated for its impressive house reef bestowed with channels, reefs, coral mountains and caves. With such a diverse marine ecosystem, it is no wonder that myriad species of corals, fish, sea turtles, invertebrates, crustaceans and sponges have taken up residence at Angsana Ihuru.

Enter the house reef from any of the five entry points around the island and be amazed by a parade of lobsters, nurse sharks, moray eels, turtles, big-eyed trevally and other illustrious marine residents. The house reef affords great snorkelling and diving conditions all year with average visibility of up to 30 metres.

THE HOUSE REEF AFFORDS GREAT SNORKELLING AND DIVING CONDITIONS ALL YEAR WITH AVERAGE VISIBILITY OF UP TO 30 METRES.

all aboard The lagoon surrounding Angsana Ihuru is also home to the famous Rannamaari Wreck. Laying 26 metres deep on the ocean floor, this former dredger now enjoys a new lease of life as an artificial reef. With shimmering waters so clear that visibility can stretch up to 50 metres, the striking scenes of Rannamaari’s underwater world is a delight to observe by day and night. Festooned with 13 years of spectacular coral growth, the Rannamaari is home to colonies of lightweight Tubastrea, or sun coral. Schools of silvery jacks and streamlined fusilier fish swarm the exterior of the wreck. Navigate your way through to find amiable groupers and gentle batfishes hanging out around the hull. Watch batfishes change colours in camouflage at the cleaning station, where fish like the cleaner wrasse, give them the full treatment.

At the rear of the wreck, you may spot a slow-moving frogfish. The cozy interior of Rannamaari is host to its new aquatic crew. Inside the engine room bay, translucent glassfish and wide-eyed squirrelfish dart about as giant moray eels float by gracefully.

At the bottom of the wreck, nurse sharks sleep peacefully while lionfish float patiently in gentle currents, awaiting unsuspecting, tasty prey. Garden eels, blennies, gobies and colourful shrimp find shelter on the wreck floor. Play hide and seek with the uniquely coloured commensal shrimp living in black spiral coral.

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more to see Angsana Ihuru is in proximity to over 30 dive sites, including Hoholha Gaa which feautres a beautiful reef formation with unique dwellers such as longnose hawk fish and red anemones. Lankan Manta Point, located on the Lankan Finolhu reef, is a world-renowned site for manta rays from April to December. More intrepid underwater adventures can arrange for off-resort dives at the Angsana Ihuru Marine Centre.

conservation and preservation Once a month, guests are welcome to join the Marine Lab team in reef cleaning activities such as removing coral predators like crown of thorns starfish and ocean debris. Guests are also encouraged take part in the Turtle HeadStart Programme where they can enjoy the experience of feeding, cleaning and measuring Green Sea and Hawksbill turtles. Another must-do is a visit to the “Barnacle”, an experimental reef. This volcano-shaped steel structure is an integral part of the reef rejuvenation goal of the Marine Lab.

an underwater paradise beckons A vibrant underwater universe of plankton-rich blue waters, gentle currents, vivid coral, caverns, a life-giving shipwreck, a sensational array of exotic marine life, sophisticated dive facilities and luxurious accommodation. Angsana Ihuru – where the ocean comes alive.

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BANYAN TREE VABBINFARU AN ALL-POOL VILLA RESORT

Located in the Maldivian archipelago on the private island of Vabbinfaru where azure Indian Ocean waters meet sparkling white sand, the awardwinning resort is just 20 minutes by speedboat from Malé International Airport. A fine illustration of tranquillity and privacy, Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru remains a favoured choice of many discerning guests seeking a romantic and intimate retreat. Renovated and outfitted with private dipping pools as well as jet pools in all of its 48 villas, the resort’s Oceanview Pool Villas, Beachfront Pool Villas and Vabbinfaru Pool Villas are coveted vacation destinations in themselves. Now, between sunbathing and other exhilarating activities, guests can enjoy the luxury of soaking in their private pools, cocooned in the serenity of a tropical garden. The rustic elegance of the Oceanview Pool Villa lends an authentic air to island living. With unparalleled vistas of the vast Indian Ocean, handsomely appointed interiors, and an utterly tranquil atmosphere, relaxation and revitalisation comes easy at this villa type. Step out and bury your toes in warm white sand. The Beachfront Pool Villa sits right on a stretch of immaculate beach. Bask under the sublime Maldivian sun then take a welcome dip in the cool Indian Ocean…ultimate island vacation redefined.

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BANYAN TREE VABBINFARU HAS REOPENED WITH GREAT FANFARE AFTER A HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FULL RENOVATION.

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VABBINFARU AN ALL-POOL VILLA RESORT

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The expansive Vabbinfaru Pool Villa, an exclusive beach hideaway, offers privacy and seclusion as well as a sanctuary for the senses. Luxuriate in the quietude of your outdoor pavilion or enjoy the calm of gentle waves from your beachside terrace. The rest of the world melts away in this tranquil setting of sun, sand and sea. Embark on mouthwatering culinary journeys at the beachfront Ilaafathi restaurant where local Maldivian or international favourites are the order of the day! Refreshing cocktails and sumptuous snacks are served at the alfresco Naiboli Bar, the island’s main watering hole. Guests with adventurous appetites can indulge in various destination-dining experiences. Breakfast, a picnic lunch or dinner taste better on a private sandbank with panoramic ocean views. Nothing inspires romance and sparks passion more than a viewing of the dazzling Maldivian sunset while sipping champagne on a timber jetty.

Between sunrise yoga and star-gazing, snorkel or dive the spectacular house reef straight off the beach, participate in culinary demonstrations or jump onboard a traditional Maldivian dhoni for a sunset cruise. Seek rejuvenation at the Banyan Tree Spa Vabbinfaru. Bathe in exotic handcrafted copper bathtubs or receive invigorating scrubs and soothing massages surrounded by lush tropical greenery. Leave with renewed vigour and an uplifted spirit. With luxuriously appointed all-pool villas enveloped by lush trees, tropical palms and surrounded by shimmering waters, Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru is the best place to spend your next Maldivian sojourn.

A FINE ILLUSTRATION OF TRANQUILLITY AND PRIVACY, BANYAN TREE VABBINFARU REMAINS A FAVOURED CHOICE OF MANY DISCERNING GUESTS SEEKING

A ROMANTIC & INTIMATE RETREAT.

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China’s world-class hot spring retreat with mineral-rich waters and perfect tropical highland climate are for those seeking a holiday with a difference. Nestled in a valley near the western edge of Yunnan Province, Angsana Tengchong • Hot Spring Village is Tengchong Country's premier resort.

ANGSANA TENGCHONG HOT SPRING VILLAGE

Wellness cuisine ﬂavoured with herbs and traditional oriental remedies are the highlight at Waterlight Café, or simply enjoy delicious snacks and cocktails at The Lounge, or thirst-quenching juices at Food Kiosk & Pool Bar.

accommodation

Oriental chic and contemporary style permeates the resort’s interior design, and its architecture pays homage to Tengchong’s unique culture and rich heritage. With arched roofs and stone footpaths meandering through cultivated gardens, Angsana Tengchong • Hot Spring Village offers 37 retreats and villas with modern amenities and stylish furnishings. All retreats and villas are replete with a private hot spring tub, with some villas featuring private swimming pools and personal outdoor massage areas.

dining facilities and services

This intimate resort is a 30-minute scenic car ride from the Tengchong Airport and a mere 15 minutes away from key natural attractions such as Beihai marshlands. Famed for its geothermal pools, Angsana Tengchong • Hot Spring Village is an ideal getaway for couples and holiday makers.

Dining choices abound at Angsana Tengchong • Hot Spring Village and include authentic mouthwatering Yunnan and Cantonese delights and specialties at Chun Feng, an elegant all-day dining restaurant with three private ﬁ ne dining rooms that seat 10 to 16 guests.

The resort has a well-appointed conference room, Kids Club, Angsana Gallery and the award-winning Angsana Spa. Located in the Hot Spring Center, Angsana Spa Tengchong is dedicated to deliver exclusive spa therapies, from full body massage to Oriental Foot Massage with remedies derived from minerals and organic ingredients. Relax and rejuvenate in any of the six treatment rooms, sauna and steam rooms. Worthy of note are the Hot Springs and Pools. Indulge in any of the 43 outdoor mineralbased pools with six different themes derived from herbs and teas which are renowned for their therapeutic qualities. Choose from poolside massage rooms, scrub rooms and hot beds for an invigorating session. Private cabanas are also available for booking or rental.

Angsana Tengchong • Hot Spring Village is the perfect respite for urban dwellers and the ideal place for rediscovering healthy living, passion, romance and a zest for life. Opening in Q2 2013.

The Group’s ﬁrst luxury hot spring resort, Banyan Tree Chongqing Beibei presents an exclusive sanctuary of 107 suites and villas, with some ﬁtted with a personal hot spring dip pool and private garden.

Set amidst photogenic, rich ﬂora and fauna, this hot spring resort is 40-minutes away from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport and 50-minutes from Chongqing city centre.

nestled at the foot of jinyun mountain nature reserve, banyan accommodation tree chongqing beibei is located in the With scenic views of undulating enchanting beibei hills and meandering streams, district of the south Banyan Tree Chongqing Beibei western metropolis of is a modern mountain retreat chongqing, china. offering contemporary resort

BANYAN TREE CHONGQING BEIBEI

living accommodation with well-appointed rooms, expansive living areas, hot spring facilities and sophisticated amenities. Designed to complement its natural surroundings, the exterior tiled-roofs reﬂect traditional Chinese architectural styles with a modern rendition of understated Chinese elegance, stylish interiors of dark wood furnishings, ﬂooring and décor.

dining facilities

Feast on a hearty buffet breakfast, international favourites, delicate Hong Kongstyle dim sum lunch, or themed dinner buffets in a casual dining atmosphere at Ming Yue. With elegantly decorated private rooms and an ultra-exclusive VIP dining room that hosts 20 guests, enjoy authentic gourmet Cantonese delicacies at Bai Yun, the resort’s signature Chinese restaurant. Savour an exclusive meal in one of the four private dining rooms at Jin Yao Xuan, serving many varieties of the region’s celebrated hotpot cuisine with the freshest of seasonal produce. A perfect place to unwind after dinner, the Lobby & Cigar Bar offers premium Chinese and Western teas, fragrant coffees, aromatic wines, aged whiskey and signature cocktails. Cigar aﬁcionados will be pleased with the bar’s fully stocked humidor of ﬁne Cuban cigars. Stylish meetings can be held in the small to medium meeting facilities and up-to-date business centre, or stage that unforgettable celebration at the grand Banquet Hall that accommodates 120 guests.

The award-winning Banyan Tree Spa proffers rejuvenation of body, mind and soul. Soak in the restorative spring waters famed for therapeutic remedies at the Hot Spring Baths or indulge in luxurious East-meets-West beauty and wellness therapies for that invigorating spa session. Replete with indoor and outdoor hot spring baths, the Spa also features nine exquisitely appointed spa treatment rooms and hair salon. Tranquillity, romance & charm await guests at Chongqing, at Banyan Tree Chongqing Beibei. Opening in Q2 2013.

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banyan tree spreads roots through

educational initiatives in thailand

Established in 2009, Banyan Tree Global Foundation (BTGF) is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of the Banyan Tree Group. Charged with a mission to “Embrace the Environment, Empower People”, BTGF seeks to enhance the social, environmental and economic well being of all stakeholders. Committed to achieving the dual purpose of assisting the local community and creating unique guest experiences, BTGF is continuously driving educational initiatives through its three properties in Thailand.

BANYAN TREE BANGKOK

Evolving from participation in a UNICEF programme to equip children with basic chef skills through the provision of vocational training, Banyan Tree Bangkok has increased its involvement exponentially. Now, in partnership with the Mechai Pattana School in Buriram, BTGF is sponsoring a five-year hospitality training programme for enrolled children aged 13 to 18. The programme complements the school’s existing syllabus, aiming to impart essential vocational skills to the students for future employment. BTGF supports with the purchase of hospitality equipment and sourcing personnel to provide mentorship and coaching for students.

BANYAN TREE SAMUI

Motivated to provide safe educational facilities after the devastation caused by severe floods in the south of Thailand in 2010, BTGF and Banyan Tree Samui’s associates have renovated a badly-damaged school in Surat Thani to minimise its floodrisk. Beginning in 2012 and completed in 2012, the group installed protective measures to channel floodwaters around buildings and improved overall hygiene standards, providing adequate toilet and sink facilities.

LAGUNA PHUKET

Supporting local schools and awarding individual scholarships to the local community throughout its 25-year history, Laguna Phuket has been an active champion of education on the island. In 2008, Laguna Phuket pledged to create a more substantial impact by creating two-year partnerships with rural schools to fix their infrastructure and improve sustainability. Baan Klong Sai and Baan Jao Krua schools received over THB 2 million to reconstruct roofs and launch sustainable lunch programmes.

Following the success of these projects, Laguna Phuket developed the Survival Swim Programme to teach water safety and emergency swimming techniques to local children. Over 500 children have received instruction with another 2,000 to be taught later this year.

Next in the pipeline is a Mobile Learning centre to be launched in June 2013. Bringing books and reading skills to children in rural communities to raise literacy levels, the travelling library will be run in conjunction with local teacher training facilities.

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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

banyan tree inks agreements to further

sustainable tourism

An ardent advocate of sustainable tourism, the Banyan Tree Group has a stellar reputation for its dedication to sustainability initiatives and practices. With the Group’s core value of driving sustainable development and mission of

“embracing the environment, empowering people” giving impetus to a triple bottom line (economy, society and environment) business, the Group has received due recognition and prestigious accolades for its efforts.

Reaffirming its commitment to sustainable tourism development, the Group recently inked two key agreements with EC3 Global, an international tourism and environmental management and advisory group. On the significance of the agreements, Ms Claire Chiang, Co-Founder of Banyan Tree Holdings and Chairperson for Banyan Tree Global Foundation said, “This collaboration reinforces our commitment to engage stakeholders of all levels within the development process and deliver sustainable solutions regardless of the project’s scale, or the level of local regulatory infrastructure supporting sustainable development.” GPS Development Services (GPS), the commercialised arm of the Group providing development and technical expertise internally and externally, signed a MOU with EC3 Global. As an official partner of EC3 Global, GPS is now able to deliver their expertise in project planning, development management, green technical advisory and engineering technology to external parties. A key milestone for the Group, the alliance enables GPS to leverage EC3 Global’s extensive portfolio of over 1,300 hospitality and travel clients in 73 countries, bringing additional revenue streams to the Group.

BANYAN TREE GALLERY

In the second agreement signed, Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts renewed their partnership with EarthCheck, endorsing a continuing commitment to the highest level of sustainable operations. EarthCheck, an internationally recognised environmental management and certification programme, assists the travel and tourism industry to monitor and reduce their environmental impacts in the core areas of energy, water, waste, community, paper, cleaning and pesticides.

banyan tree aims to further extend its participation in earthcheck. in addition to the 16 resorts already enrolled in the earthcheck programme, seven more resorts as well as ﬁve other elements of laguna phuket are in the process of achieving earthcheck benchmarked status.

Exclusively available at all Banyan Tree Gallery boutiques across China, the Rose Ginseng Collection is the latest addition to the Gallery’s exquisite personal care product range.

Restore & Revitalise with the

rose ginseng collection

Inspired by the Banyan Tree Spa Rose Ginseng Body Scrub, and specially created for Banyan Tree Spa Shanghai On The Bund, the newly developed product collection includes Shower Gel, Body Scrub, Body Butter, Body Lotion and Hand Lotion. Formulated to restore moisture balance and revitalise skin, the delicately scented products in the Rose Ginseng Collection contain Rosewater, Ginseng extract, silk elastin and essential oils.

A time-honoured beauty essential, Rosewater calms, tones and hydrates. Also known as the “Flower of Life”, Ginseng extract is a favoured herb used in traditional Chinese beauty rituals throughout generations. Containing skin-enhancing phytonutrients, Ginseng extract possesses anti-aging properties that stimulate collagen production and preserves skin elasticity. An infusion of soothing essential oils to nourish and condition skin completes the exclusive product formulation which has all the ingredients coveted by spa and beauty aﬁcionados. A decadent treat for yourself or a perfect gift, the collection features Rose Ginseng Shower Gel (250ml) that cleanses and moisturises, Rose Ginseng Body Scrub (160ml) to reﬁne and polish, Rose Ginseng Body Lotion (160ml) to soften and moisturize, Rose Ginseng Body Butter (250ml) for deep moisturising, and Rose Ginseng Hand Lotion to revitalise and rejuvenate. Stop by any of the Banyan Tree Gallery boutiques located in China for your exclusive purchase of the Rose Ginseng Collection.

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P.54

Banyan Tree Group

forges ahead with awards

the world over

Leading manager and developer of 30 resorts and hotels, with over 60 spas globally, the group has garnered 864 awards and accolades since opening of flagship resort Banyan Tree Phuket in 1994. With brand integrity firmly rooted in its philosophy of rejuvenation of the body, mind and soul – a Sanctuary for the Senses, the group has won 82 unique awards in the first three quarters of 2012, a testament to its reputation for excellence amongst travellers and industry experts. Highly regarded as a benchmark of quality and innovation in the field of wellness with its focus on proprietary training for therapists, Asian-inspired treatments and lavish facilities, Banyan Tree Spa has won numerous international accolades this year. Banyan Tree Spa once again clinched Best Spa Operator at the 23rd Travel Trade Gazette (TTG) Travel Awards 2012. It is the Spa’s eighth consecutive win of this coveted travel award from travel trade professionals and readers of TTG publications. Banyan Tree Spa was endorsed by the China Hotel Starlight Awards 2011 as Best Spa Operator of China for the fourth consecutive year, the Hurun Report China-Best of The Best Awards 2012 as Best Spa Brand for the sixth year, and the 2012 World Luxury Spa Awards as Best Luxury Spa Group – Global Winner.

Banyan Tree Spa Phuket garnered the UK Daily Telegraph ULTRAS Awards 2012 as Best Spa in the World and for US Celebrated Living Readers’ Choice Platinum List 2012, it was ranked second for Top 10 International Spas while Banyan Tree Bangkok ranked first. Acclaimed desert oasis Banyan Tree Al Wadi won the Best Destination Spa at the Middle East Spa Awards 2012. In Mexico, Banyan Tree Mayakoba and Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués were cited at the 2nd Annual spAWARDS as two of the Top 50 Spas in Mexico. Chinese Beauty & Life magazine awarded Banyan Tree Spa Best Spa Brand as recommended by editors, and Harper’s Bazaar Malaysia gave Angsana Spa Kuala Lumpur two awards, for the Best Body Massage and the Most Luxurious Traditional Pampering Body Treatment. TimeOut Shanghai bestowed awards on Banyan Tree Spa Shanghai for Best Popular Spa, Angsana Spa Hotel Nikko Shanghai for Best Spa Design, and Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund for Best Upcoming Spa. The World Travel Awards counted Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués as one of Mexico & Central America’s Leading Spa Resorts in their 2012 roundup. The inaugural Thailand Spa & Wellbeing Awards at the end of September in Bangkok conferred

five illustrious titles on Banyan Tree Spa, testament to the high standards and influence of the group in the spa and wellness domain. Banyan Tree Samui received the Innovative Spa Treatment award for its signature Rainforest Indulgence treatment, Angsana Laguna Phuket was recognised for its Innovative Spa Menu, Banyan Tree Bangkok won in both the Amazing Hotel Spa and Amazing Resort Spa categories, and finally, Banyan Tree Group was awarded pioneer in the Spa Product category.

Other accolades include the group’s Indonesian outpost, Banyan Tree Ungasan’s Certificate of Excellence from Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel site. Corporately, the group received Gold for Best Annual Report from the Singapore Corporate Awards. Smart Travel Asia gave both Banyan Tree and Angsana brands awards for Best Travel Brands 2012 as part of their Best in Travel Poll.

Banyan Tree Spa Academy picked up the 2012 Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Award in Education and Training, and Best Spa Academy of the Year for the third year running by the renowned SpaChina Awards 2012. At WTA 2012, Banyan Tree Bangkok was named Asia’s Leading City Spa Hotel, while Banyan Tree Hangzhou won three awards for China’s Leading Resort, China’s Leading Luxury Resort and China’s Leading Boutique Hotel. Sister resort Banyan Tree Ringha, located in Shangrila, also received a nod for China’s Leading Boutique Hotel, while Banyan Tree Macau secured the award for Macau’s Leading Resort. In addition, Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués received the award as Mexico & Central America’s Leading Spa Resort for the Carribean and Americas.

Lauded for his leadership excellence, Executive Chairman Ho Kwon Ping was conferred the Travel Business Leader Award in Asia Pacific (TBLA) by CNBC. Recognised for his keen business acumen in driving growth, success and profitability through innovative strategies and commitment to creating a strong corporate culture, Mr Ho was saluted for making Banyan Tree a model of success in the industry. Mr Ho accepted the honour on behalf of the group, attributing its continued achievements to the burgeoning population of intrepid multi-racial travellers eager for distinctive experiences in unique destinations.

P.56

BANYAN TREE GLOBAL

SOUTH ASIA

BANYAN TREE HOTELS AND RESORTS AFRICA Banyan Tree Seychelles P.O. Box 2086 Anse Aux Pins Mahé Island Republic of Seychelles Tel: +248 438 3500 Fax: +248 438 3600 seychelles@banyantree.com

AMERICAS Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués Blvd. Cabo Marqués, Lote 1 Col. Punta Diamante Acapulco, Guerrero 39907 Mexico Tel: +52 744 434 0100 Fax: +52 744 434 0101 cabomarques@banyantree.com Banyan Tree Mayakoba Carretera Federal ChetumalPuerto Juárez Km. 298 Playa del Carmen Quintana Roo 77710 Mexico Tel: +52 984 877 3688 Fax: +52 984 877 3689 mayakoba@banyantree.com

Banyan Tree Kerala Nediyathuruthu, Panavally, Cherthala, Alappuzha District Pin 688 566 Kerala State, India reservations-kerala@banyantree.com

Banyan Tree Tianjin Riverside 34 Haihe East Road Hebei District Tianjin 300010 People's Republic of China Tel: +86 22 5861 9999 Fax: +86 22 5861 9998 tianjinriverside@banyantree.com

Banyan Tree Lijiang Yuerong Road, Shuhe Gucheng District Lijiang Yunnan Province 674100 People's Republic of China Tel: +86 888 533 1111 Fax: +86 888 533 2222 lijiang@banyantree.com

Banyan Tree Ungasan Jl. Melasti, Banjar Kelod Ungasan, Bali 80364 Indonesia Tel: +62 361 300 7000 Fax: +62 361 300 7777 ungasan@banyantree.com

Banyan Tree Macau Galaxy Macau Avenida Marginal Flor de Lotus Cotai, Macau China Tel: +853 8883 6688 Fax: +853 8883 6108 macau@banyantree.com

DoublePool Villas by Banyan Tree 33, 33/27 Moo 4 Srisoonthorn Road Cherngtalay, Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Thailand Tel: +66 76 372 400 Fax: +66 76 324 375 phuket@banyantree.com

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Banyan Tree Phuket 33, 33/27 Moo 4 Srisoonthorn Road Cherngtalay, Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Thailand Tel: +66 76 372 400 Fax: +66 76 324 375 phuket@banyantree.com

Banyan Tree Al Wadi Al Mazraa, P.O. Box 35288 Ras Al Khaimah United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 7 206 7777 Fax: +971 7 243 5000 alwadi@banyantree.com

SOUTH ASIA

Banyan Tree Bangkok 21/100 South Sathon Road Sathon Bangkok 10120 Thailand Tel: +66 2 679 1200 Fax: +66 2 679 1199 bangkok@banyantree.com

Banyan Tree Ringha Hong Po Village Jian Tang Town Shangrila County Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Yunnan Province 674400 People's Republic of China Tel: +86 887 828 8822 Fax: +86 887 828 8911 ringha@banyantree.com

Banyan Tree Bintan Jalan Teluk Berembang Laguna Bintan Resort Lagoi 29155 Bintan Resorts Indonesia Tel: +62 770 693 100 Fax: +62 770 693 200 bintan@banyantree.com

Banyan Tree Samui 99/9 Moo 4, Maret, Samui Surat Thani 84310 Thailand Tel: +66 77 915 333 Fax: +66 77 915 388 samui@banyantree.com

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Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul San 5-5, Jang Chung-Dong 2-Ga Jung-Gu Seoul 100-857 Korea Tel: +82 2 2250 8000 Fax: +82 2 2250 8009 clubandspa-seoul@banyantree.com Banyan Tree Hangzhou 2 Westbrook Resort Zijingang Road Hangzhou Zhejiang Province 310030 People's Republic of China Tel: +86 571 8586 0000 Fax: +86 571 8586 2222 hangzhou@banyantree.com Banyan Tree L ng Cô Cu Du Village, Loc Vinh Commune Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Hue Province, Vietnam Tel: +84 54 3695 881 Fax: +84 54 3695 891 langco@banyantree.com

Banyan Tree Sanya No. 6 Luling Road Sanya Hainan 572000 People's Republic of China Tel: +86 898 8860 9988 Fax: +86 898 8860 1188 sanya@banyantree.com Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund 19 Hai Ping Road Hongkou District Shanghai 200082 People’s Republic of China Tel: +86 21 2509 1188 Fax: +8621 2509 2288 shanghaionthebund@banyantree.com Banyan Tree Spa Sanctuary 33, 33/27 Moo 4 Srisoonthorn Road Cherngtalay, Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Thailand Tel: +66 76 372 400 Fax: +66 76 324 375 phuket@banyantree.com

Banyan Tree Madivaru AA. Ethere Madivaru North Ari Atoll Republic of Maldives Tel: +960 666 0760 Fax: +960 666 0761 madivaru-maldives@banyantree.com Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru Vabbinfaru Island North Malé Atoll Republic of Maldives Tel: +960 664 3147 Fax: +960 664 3843 vabbinfaru@banyantree.com

ANGSANA HOTELS AND RESORTS AFRICA Angsana Balaclava Mauritius Turtle Bay Balaclava Republic of Mauritius Tel: +230 204 1888 Fax: +230 204 1862 balaclava@angsana.com Angsana Riads Collection Morocco Riad Dar Zaouia N1 Riad Zitoun Jdid Derb NaKouss Derb Zaouia 40000 Marrakech Morocco Tel: +212 524 388 905/6 Fax: +212 524 386 611 marrakech@angsana.com Angsana Riad Bab Firdaus N. 57 -58 Rue de la Bahia Riad Zitoun Jdid, Medina 40000 Marrakech Morocco

Angsana Riad Blanc N. 25 Derb Si Said Riad Zitoun Jdid, Medina 40000 Marrakech Morocco Angsana Riad Lydines N. 45 Derb Abda, Kasbah 40000 Marrakech Morocco Angsana Riad Si Said N. 1-2-4 Derb Abbes El Fassi Riad Zitoun Jdid, Medina 40000 Marrakech Morocco Angsana Riad Tiwaline N. 10 Derb El Arsa Riad Zitoun Jdid, Medina 40000 Marrakech Morocco

ASIA PACIFIC Angsana Bintan Jalan Teluk Berembang Laguna Bintan Resort Lagoi 29155 Bintan Resorts Indonesia Tel: +62 770 693 111 Fax: +62 770 693 222 bintan@angsana.com Angsana Fuxian Lake No 8 Huanhu Beilu Chengjiang Yunnan Province 652500 People's Republic of China Tel: +86 877 681 8888 Fax: +86 877 681 8889 fuxianlake@angsana.com Angsana Great Barrier Reef 1 Veivers Road Palm Cove, Cairns Queensland 4879 Australia Tel: +61 7 4055 3000 Fax: +61 7 4059 0166 cairns@angsana.com Angsana Hangzhou 8 Westbrook Resort Zijingang Road Hangzhou Zhejiang Province 310030 People’s Republic of China Tel: +86 571 8500 2000 Fax: +86 571 8500 2111 hangzhou@angsana.com

Angsana Bangalore Northwest Country Main Doddaballapur Road Rajankunte Bangalore 560064 India Tel: +91 80 2846 8892 Fax: +91 80 2846 8897 bangalore@angsana.com Angsana Ihuru North Malé Atoll Republic of Maldives Tel: +960 664 3502 Fax: +960 664 5933 ihuru@angsana.com Angsana Velavaru South Nilandhe Atoll (Dhaalu Atoll) Republic of Maldives Tel: +960 676 0028 Fax: +960 676 0029 velavaru@angsana.com

ANGSANA AFFILIATED HOTELS ASIA PACIFIC Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel Rue Chao Fa Ngum Ban Thatluang, PO Box 741 Luang Prabang Laos People’s Democratic Republic Tel: +856 71 254 609 Fax: +856 71 212 577 maison@angsana.com Gyalthang Dzong Hotel Shangrila County Diqng Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Yunnan Province 674400 People's Republic of China Tel: +86 887 822 3646 Fax: +86 887 822 3620 reservations-gyalthang@gyalthangdzong. com

BANYAN TREE CORPORATE OFFICE Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts Group Marketing Services 211 Upper Bukit Timah Road Singapore 588182 Tel: +65 6849 5899 Fax: +65 6462 2800 corporate@banyantree.com

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CORPORATE OFFICE

EUROPE

Angsana Hotels and Resorts Group Marketing Services 211 Upper Bukit Timah Road Singapore 588182 Tel: +65 6849 5799 Fax: +65 6463 2800 corporate@angsana.com

France Tel: +33 142 25 9663 Fax: +33 142 25 9091 sales-paris@angsana.com

GLOBAL MARKETING NETWORK AMERICAS United States – Los Angeles Tel: +1 805 212 8148 sales-losangeles@angsana.com

ASIA PACIFIC Australia Tel: +61 2 9411 5576 Fax: +61 2 9279 0780 sales-sydney@angsana.com

United Kingdom Tel: +44 20 7874 1595 Fax: +44 20 7841 2774 sales-london@angsana.com

China - Beijing Tel: +86 10 8515 1828 Fax: +86 10 8587 0308 sales-beijing@angsana.com

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AMERICAS Mexico Tel: 001 888 213 4992

China - Shanghai Tel: +86 21 6335 2929 Fax: +86 21 6335 0658 sales-shanghai@angsana.com

Australia Tel: 1 800 050 019

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Germany, Austria & Switzerland Tel: +49 30 288 732 911 Fax: +49 30 288 732 929 sales-germany@banyantree.com

Hong Kong Tel: +852 2312 1815 Fax: +852 2312 2317 sales-hongkong@angsana.com

Russia Tel: +7 495 935 8927 Fax: +7 495 937 5435 sales-russia@banyantree.com

Japan & Korea Tel: +81 3 5542 3511 Fax: +81 3 5542 3512 sales-tokyo@angsana.com Southeast Asia Tel: +65 6849 5844 Fax: +65 6462 9800 sales-singapore@angsana.com

Angsana L ng Cô Cu Du Village, Loc Vinh Commune, Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Hue Province, Vietnam Tel: +84 54 3695 800 Fax: +84 54 3695 900 Email: langco@angsana.com

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Australia Tel: +61 2 9411 5576 Fax: +61 2 9279 0780 sales-sydney@banyantree.com

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China - Beijing Tel: +86 10 8515 1828 Fax: +86 10 8587 0308 sales-beijing@banyantree.com

SOUTH ASIA

Thailand Tel: +66 2 285 0090 Fax: +66 2 285 0612 sales-bangkok@angsana.com

ANGSANA

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China - Kunming Tel: +86 871 5897 413 Fax: +86 871 5897 413 sales-kunming@angsana.com

Angsana Laguna Phuket 10 Moo 4 Srisoonthorn Road Cherngtalay, Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Thailand Tel: +66 76 324 101 Fax: +66 76 324 108 lagunaphuket@angsana.com

United States – Los Angeles Tel: +1 805 212 8148 sales-losangeles@banyantree.com

Russia Tel: +7 495 935 8927 Fax: +7 495 937 5435 sales-russia@angsana.com Spain Tel: +34 91 217 1368 Fax: +34 91 217 1369 sales-spain@angsana.com

GLOBAL MARKETING NETWORK AMERICAS

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ASIA PACIFIC

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EUROPE France Tel: 00 800 3002 0000 Germany Tel: 00 800 3002 0000 Spain Tel: 00 800 3002 0000 United Kingdom Tel: 00 800 3002 0000

MIDDLE EAST United Arab Emirates Tel: 800 065 0586