We are proud to introduce our Preferred Hotel & Cruise Collection featuring hand-picked selections of the finest hotels, resorts and cruises from our key destinations of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar and Indonesia. These distinctive properties are as unique as the destinations themselves. Choose from elegant colonial-style hotels near cultural heritage sites to eco-luxe resorts located in lush mountain scapes or along stunning stretches of coastline. Those who enjoy the journey as much as the destinations have more options than ever with waterway cruising combining elegance, comfort and chic cabin design. Based on our expertise and close partnerships with these select hotels and resorts throughout the region, we are able to offer insider advice and assist in hand-selecting properties that best match each traveller’s interests and expectations. Please contact our expert Leisure Consultants to plan the perfect holiday with a stay in any one of these outstanding properties.
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The Peninsula Bangkok Banyan Tree Bangkok Tower Club at lebua COMO Metropolitan Bangkok Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai X2 Chiang Mai Riverside Resort Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort Soneva Kiri InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort Banyan Tree Samui Six Senses Yao Noi Rayavadee Amanpuri Rosewood Phuket Trisara Banyan Tree Phuket
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Amanjiwo Aman Villas Nusa Dua Viceroy Bali Amandari Alaya Resort Ubud Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
Anawrahta - Ayeyarwady & Chindwin Rivers Ylang Lan Ha Bay Ginger Lan Ha Bay Jasmine Halong Bay Violet Halong Bay Jayavarman Mekong River The Jahan Mekong River
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Vietnam’s spectacular and contrasting
to impressive escapist luxury resorts
and fascinating history spanning
destinations of Nha Trang, Vinh Hy Bay
landscapes, rich culture, ethnic diversity thousands of years, makes it one of the most intriguing destinations to visit.
Historic past and contemporary designs converge in Saigon, with upscale hotels
displaying unique interpretations of the
French Indochina era, from neo-classical colonial architecture to whimsical artsy designs. The southern tropical islands of Phu Quoc and Con Dao are home
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with stunning beachfronts. The coastal and Cam Ranh Bay in south-central
Vietnam, along with Danang in central Vietnam, offer a magnificent array of five-star resort options ranging from
wellness-focused to romantic hideaways. Wherever you choose to stay, expect warm Vietnamese hospitality and exceptional service.
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PARK HYATT SAIGON
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Total rooms: 245
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Saigon
Location Central city location near Opera House
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French, Italian, Vietnamese, Bar, Café
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Spa, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool
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HÔTEL DES ARTS SAIGON MGALLERY COLLECTION
Park Hyatt Saigon enjoys a prime location in downtown Saigon, overlooking the Opera
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Total rooms: 168
House on Lam Son Square and within walking distance of major cultural attractions. This luxurious hotel evokes a nostalgic French colonial feel, tinged with exquisite
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Oriental touches, yet simultaneously provides ultra-modern technologies and facilities. The elegantly appointed 245 guestrooms and suites offer city or pool views. World-class wining and dining options are Saigon stand-outs in their own right: Opera for authentic Italian cuisine, super-stylish Square One for Vietnamese and French dishes, the refined Park Lounge, renowned for its afternoon teas and 2 Lam Son, a chic nightlife place-to-be. A floor dedicated to leisure pursuits incorporates award-winning Xuan Spa, a state-of-theart fitness centre and outdoor pool with expansive sun terrace.
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Location Central city location Saigon attractions within walking distance
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Western, Asian, Rooftop Bar, Café
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Spa, Fitness Centre, Rooftop Pool
Each hotel in the prolific MGallery collection regales a unique story with a distinctive style in outstanding localities. Centrally located, Hôtel des Arts Saigon wows with a uniquely modern twist on 1930s Saigon, where both business and leisure travellers can relive the glamour of an “Indochine Française” bygone era, while luxuriating in 21st century comforts. A private collection of paintings and antiques are displayed throughout, while elegant guestrooms and stately suites are reminiscent of colonial times. A global award-winning Spa provides guests with luxurious spa treatments that soothe, rejuvenate and revitalise. Destination-worthy wining and dining venues feature a whimsical art-café, talk-of-the-town Social Club restaurant and rooftop bar, revealing panoramic city views. VIETNAM
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SIX SENSES CON DAO
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Total rooms: 50
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Con Dao
Location 45 mins flight from Saigon followed by a 10 mins transfer 8
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International, Vietnamese, Bar, Chef’s Table
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Spa, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool, Library, Yoga Pavilion
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The first five-star resort in Vietnam’s archipelago islands, Six Senses Con Dao enjoys a private and remote setting and is a famed hideaway for celebrities. Contemporary in design, the property reflects the essence of a traditional fishing village. Surrounded by lush mangrove vegetation, each of the private pool villas offer generous personal space and unobstructed ocean vistas. The resort’s demonstrated commitment to sustainability has been recognised as one of the world’s top eco-lodges. A host of activities on-
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Total rooms: 70
outstanding natural beauty, Six Senses Con Dao enjoys a breathtaking setting in a protected
hand run from turtle hatchling release to a spa with holistic treatments and yoga practices. PREFERRED HOTEL & CRUISE COLLECTION
LA VERANDA RESORT PHU QUOC
Phu Quoc
Location On Duong Dong Beach, 15 mins transfer from Phu Quoc Airport
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Vietnamese, French International, Bar
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Spa & Treatments, Outdoor Pool, Fitness Center, Complimentary Morning Yoga, Tour Desk, Romance Activities Booking
One of the first international hotel brands on Phu Quoc, an idyllic island in the Gulf of Thailand, La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc MGallery by Sofitel is cocooned amidst tropical gardens beside a white sand beach. Reminiscent of a French colonial seaside mansion, this luxury beach resort and boutique five-star hotel epitomises the simple values and relaxed character of island life, embracing well-being, environmental sustainability and escapism, but indulging with deluxe modern comforts. All 70 gorgeous accommodations evoke an era when life was slower and each, as times past, provide a broad veranda or terrace to enjoy sweeping garden or ocean views and cooling breezes. The signature gastronomic restaurant is perfect for savouring Phu Quoc’s legendary sunsets and sparkling sea. VIETNAM
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JW MARRIOTT PHU QUOC EMERALD BAY This award-winning luxurious destination resort presents a unique style beside a pristine white sand beach and is the first such five-star international brand resort on Phu Quoc Island, a natural tropical paradise located off Vietnam’s southern coast. JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay seamlessly blends oceanfront tranquility with elegance and a quirky, whimsical style. Celebrated international architect Bill Bensley designed the resort inspired by a mythical 1890s French University and has woven his magic throughout every space. Each of the rooms, suites and villas are extraordinary in their individuality and come gorgeously appointed with colourful décor and residence-inspired amenities. Most accommodations offer panoramic bay views and spacious private balconies, while the collection of sumptuous villas feature private pools. A sophisticated array of restaurants
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and bars delivers fresh local produce and artfully crafted cocktails.
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Total rooms: 234
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French, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, International
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Fitness Centre, Kids Club, Spa, Three Pools, Water Sports
Location 15 mins drive from Phu Quoc Airport and 30 kms from the main town
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L’ALYA NINH VAN BAY
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Total rooms: 33
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levels extend to round-the-clock butler service. An overriding concept of spaciousness is a key component throughout the resort. Open-air island design is coupled with a respectful embrace of the all-natural environment. Expansive spaces feature coconut thatched roofs with high-vaulted ceilings, allowing natural breezes to flow through. Sized from 90 to 230square-metres, the pool villa accommodations are hand-crafted from locally sourced natural wood and rock. Choose from spectacular beachfront, lagoon or rock pool settings.
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Total pool villas: 59
be accessed by private speedboat from Nha Trang. A back-to-nature lifestyle and
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by wildlife, L’Alya guarantees exclusivity and privacy. This five-star boutique resort can only Vietnamese hospitality marries international-standard luxury and high personal service
Location 30 mins from Nha Trang
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Secluded in wildly beautiful Ninh Van Bay, a remote, forested peninsula mainly inhabited
Vietnamese, Western Spa, Fitness Centre, Library
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Location 1 hr car transfer from Cam Ranh Airport and 20 mins speedboat transfer
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International, Vietnamese, Bar
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Spa, Kids Club, Library Fitness Centre, Tennis Badminton, Volleyball, Petanque Courts
This luxurious Six Senses resort rests in dramatic Ninh Van Bay, set amongst impressive rock formations overlooking the sea. A golden sand beach and towering mountains add to the property’s sense of being at one with nature. The family-friendly resort’s architectural style incorporates Vietnamese traditions, with all 59 villas offering private pools. A sanctuary for the senses, the acclaimed Six Senses Spa offers traditional Vietnamese, signature treatments and customised wellness programmes. Besides breathtaking treatment rooms where guests are immersed in nature, the spa comes equipped with a yoga pavilion and jungle-gym training circuit. Whether choosing to join a wildlife excursion or enjoying the world-class facilities and plethora of water sports activities, Six Senses Ninh Van Bay ensures that every guest experience is truly unforgettable. VIETNAM
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FUSION MAIA DA NANG
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Total rooms: 86
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AMANOI
Stunningly positioned on Danang Beach, Central Vietnam, this boutique all-villa resort
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offers a pioneering holistic experience. Blending healthy living with understated luxury and emphasising wellness and the art of relaxation, Fusion Maia Da Nang is more than a resort,
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it’s a lifestyle, redefining the spa experience by integrating total well-being as part of guest daily routines. Centred on acclaimed Maia Spa, the resort offers a unique “All-Spa Inclusive” concept, which incorporates as inclusive dedicated spa and wellness facilities, extensive treatments, daily, spirit-lifting activities and an “anytime, anywhere” breakfast concept (buffet or a la carte). The ultra-stylish, one, two and three-bedroom villas provide further bliss, a relaxing sanctuary-within-a-sanctuary with a private pool and courtyard garden. An inspirational and tranquil resort to lose yourself and find yourself, simultaneously.
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Location 1 hr flight from Saigon, 60-70 mins transfer to Vinh Hy Bay
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Part of the luxurious Aman brand, the Amanoi presents a secluded, meditative retreat embraced by Nui Chua National Park, one of Vietnam’s largest natural conservation sites. The resort is situated overlooking Vinh Hy Bay, on the wildly beautiful south-central coast. Combining the Sanskrit word ‘aman’ meaning ‘peace’, with ‘noi’ meaning ‘place’ in Vietnamese, this contemporary-designed beachside resort offers a deluxe collection of accommodations – 11 Pavilions, 18 Villas with private pools, five Residences and two Spa Houses – for ultimate privacy and exceptional service levels. The Aman Spa is positioned lakeside, while magnificent views unfold from the hilltop infinity pool and Central Pavilion, housing the resort’s restaurant, bar and library. The Beach Club, with a second swimming pool, overlooks a secluded swathe of golden sands. VIETNAM
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This five-star beach resort brings a whole new level of luxury to Cam Ranh’s northern peninsula, in south-central Vietnam. With its French colonial-style architecture and design, The Anam exudes an old-world Indochina charm, blended with contemporary luxuries and the highest service levels. This secluded resort boasts the perfect location with 300-metres of absolute beach frontage nestled in one of the world’s most spectacular bays. There are sweeping views of the East Sea, islands to the east and jungle-clad mountains to the
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west. Luxurious accommodations feature 136 rooms and suites, 77 super-elegant villas, some oceanfront and with a private pool. Amongst a plethora of top-notch facilities, stand-outs include a private 3D Cinema, chic beach club and gastronomic hubs.
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Total rooms: 213
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Spa, 3 outdoor swimming pools, fitness center, tennis court, water sport center, 3D cinema
Location 20 mins from Cam Ranh Airport, 30 mins from Nha Trang
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FOUR SEASONS RESORT THE NAM HAI Set amongst tropical landscaped gardens edging a stunning white sand beach, with unsurpassed opulence and refined service, this Four Season’s all-villa hideaway raises the benchmark for luxurious resorts in central Vietnam. Lavishly appointed accommodations inspired by authentic Vietnamese garden homes and ancient Feng Shui principles range from sumptuous one-bedroom villas to five-bedroom beachfront compounds with private gardens. Many villas boast private infinity pools and
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butler service. Abundant recreational facilities feature three infinity pools terraced down to the azure East Sea and a world-acclaimed spa, where private spa villas seemingly float on a serene lotus pond. Exceptional dining experiences hosted by world-class chefs showcase the sensational regional fare. Rooted in Vietnam’s cultural heartland, The Nam Hai also provides a gateway to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Fitness Centre, Spa, Infinity Pools, Kids Club, Cooking Academy, Yoga & Meditation, Water Sports
Location 30 kms south of Da Nang, 11 kms north of Hoi An
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Cambodia Once the greatest empire in Southeast Asia, Cambodia’s momentous history and awe-inspiring ancient Angkor temples makes this one of the most enthralling countries in the region to visit. Home to one of mankind’s most impressive architectural feats – Angkor Wat Temple Complex – Siem Reap also offers an impressive collection of luxury properties, situated near to Angkor Wat and other attractions.
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From French-Indochine and traditional Angkor styles to chic modern villas, these five-star hotels and resorts are destinations in their own right, indulging with top-notch facilities. In the capital Phnom Penh, hotels offer a taste of old and new Cambodia, from a historic Indochina landmark to skyhigh contemporary designs. Wherever you choose to stay, expect a warm Khmer welcome.
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RAFFLES HOTEL LE ROYAL
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An architectural statement, blending Khmer, Art Deco and French-colonial styles, the original Hotel Le Royal welcomed its first guests in 1929 with the inaugural opening attended by the Hotel Le Royal in 1997 and stands as a historic landmark hotel of Indochina. This grand
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images capturing 20th century history and artisan-commissioned Khmer artwork. A traveller’s
Personality Suites, which pay tribute to world-famous Luminaries, just some of the many VIPs and celebrities who have visited here.
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heritage hotel is an integral part of Phnom Penh’s rich history, with its walls adorned with
with two swimming pools, set in verdant gardens. Period-style accommodations feature four
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Total rooms: 119
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Cambodian monarch. After sensitive extensions and refurbishments, it reopened as Raffles
Royal Khmer, French, International, Bar, Conservatory Spa, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pools, Boutique Shops
RAFFLES GRAND HOTEL D’ANGKOR
• Location Heart of the French Old Quarter, 15 mins to Angkor Wat
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Spa, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool, Boutique Shops
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor first welcomed travellers in 1932. After a meticulous renovation, it has been beautifully restored to the splendour of a bygone era. This historic landmark is rich in Cambodian history, featuring original Angkorian architectural elements and period features, including its original, hand-operated timber elevator. Each of the spacious 119 rooms, suites and villas are tastefully-appointed with Art Deco-style furnishings, some with their original claw-footed bathtubs. The sumptuous Two-Bedroom Villas offer the ultimate in luxury and privacy. Set amidst beautifully-landscaped French gardens and built around Cambodia’s most iconic swimming pool, the hotel offers a peaceful oasis after exploring the World Heritage Site of Angkor. This grand hotel of Indochina provides superb international standards, infused with Cambodian hospitality and Khmer charm, along with the legendary Raffles Butler Service. CAMBODIA
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ROSEWOOD PHNOM PENH
Five-star Rosewood Phnom Penh takes the Cambodian capital’s luxury hospitality experience to new heights, occupying the top 14 floors of Vattanac Capital Tower, the city’s first genuine skyscraper and tallest building. Designed as a high-end curated mansion, this new hotel blends modernity and tradition, presenting Cambodian culture in a contemporary and understated manner. All 175 residential-style guestrooms, including 37 opulent suites, blend traditional refinement with
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sophistication, indulging with plush furnishings, intuitive technology and panoramic city views. Distinct restaurants and lounges catering to the most discerning of patrons and diverse tastes include Sora, a sought-after sky bar perched on a cantilevered terrace on the 37th floor. A dedicated wellbeing floor features one of the city’s premier spas. The Rosewood brand’s Sense of Place® philosophy is omnipresent, including unparalleled personal service.
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BELMOND LA RÉSIDENCE D’ANGKOR Situated on the banks of a tree-lined river in a leafy central quarter, this boutique hideaway beautifully captures the region’s history, while offering every modern comfort. One of the first luxury hotels to open in Siem Reap, anticipate an
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authentic Cambodian experience. Traditional Khmer architecture is impressively featured throughout the hotel, alongside elegant teak and basalt accents that echo the magnificent ancient Angkor temples located nearby. Belmond La Residence d’Angkor has undergone extensive renovations converting all of its guest rooms to suites, with spacious bedrooms and bathrooms with rain showers, all decorated with rich woods and sumptuous textural fabrics. The hotel’s peaceful tropical gardens, an inviting swimming pool and luxurious spa are the perfect spots to unwind at the end of an adventurous day.
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Spa, Outdoor Pools, Boutique Shops, Fitness Centre
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PARK HYATT SIEM REAP
Located near the stupendous 12th century ruins of Angkor, Park Hyatt Siem Reap offers contemporary luxury and comfort surrounded by history. The 104 spacious guestrooms feature Khmer-inspired contemporary art and Italian marble and
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include 13 residential-style suites, designed as elegant havens with private garden and/or private plunge pool. Highlights are the Two-bedroom Pool Suites, perfect for families and the sumptuous, luxurious top-floor Presidential Suite. After a day of temple sightseeing, this five-star provides a sanctuary of serenity. The Spa is the ultimate wellness retreat while the saltwater lap pool and lagoon-style pool immersed in lush gardens, provide an urban oasis. Enjoy enchanting evenings of traditional Cambodian dance performances and Khmer-inspired cuisine at the hotel’s beautiful courtyard.
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Location 15 mins from Siem Reap Airport, 45 mins from Phnom Penh Airport, 8 mins from UNESCO World Heritage site
Spa, Fitness Center, 2 Swimming Pools, Kids Amenities
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AMANSARA
In Cambodia’s cultural capital Siem Reap, Amansara is beautifully positioned a mere ten-minute drive from the Angkor Temples – a UNESCO World Heritage site. Nestled within the grounds of the royal estate of King Norodom
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Sihanouk, Amansara’s 24 suites, including 12 with private swimming pools, are understated yet elegant, each delicately finessed with subtle Khmer touches. Similar in design, each suite enjoys an open-plan layout and a private courtyard. The self-indulgent luxury spa lies in wait, housed within a tranquil sanctuary. Set beneath a soaring ceiling, the circular Dining Room serves Khmer and Western cuisine made from local, seasonal produce. Traditional dance performances and blessing by a serene Buddhist Monk, enhance Amansara’s tranquil atmosphere.
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Spa, Outdoor Pools, Library, Boutique Shop
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SHINTA MANI ANGKOR BENSLEY COLLECTION The debut flagship from Asia’s foremost hotel architect-designer, Bill Bensley, the Shinta Mani Angkor-Bensley Collection provides guests with a whole new level of luxurious comfort and world-class hospitality in temple town, Siem Reap.
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Located in a downtown leafy neighbourhood, ten, opulent villas secluded in high-walled compounds, complete with lush tropical gardens and personal lap pool, offer the ultimate in privacy and authentic Khmer immersion. Within each split-level villa, chic interiors showcase custom-designed furniture, exclusive artworks and the fluffiest bedding. A rooftop living room under a canopy of ancient palace trees, plus an outdoor living space provide exquisite spots to unwind. Discerning guests are indulged by traditionally trained, discreet Bensley Butlers and have exclusive access to deluxe facilities at two other Shinta Mani properties nearby.
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Club Lounge, Spa, Outdoor Pool
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ANANTARA ANGKOR RESORT
Boutique Anantara Angkor Resort is enviably located just 15 minutes away from UNESCO World Heritage Site Angkor Wat and its spellbinding ancient temples. During your grand adventure, this stylish five-star resort offers unparalleled comfort
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and exquisite attention to detail, providing an all-suite luxury experience. This commences with a complimentary airport transfer and foot ritual upon arrival, welcomed by an Experience Butler, who provides attentive, yet discreet, personalised service throughout. The thirty-nine Khmer-inspired suites come draped around a charming courtyard pool, indulgent with rich silks, teakwood floors and modern luxuries. A highlight of the Luxury Collection Suites, the sumptuous Henri Mouhot Two-Bedroom Suite is reminiscent of a Khmer summer home. Divine culinary options feature Anantara’s signature “Dining by Design” concept, while the award-winning Anantara Spa showcases age-old Khmer therapies.
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Spa, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool
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Laos Laos, a peaceful land-locked nation, is one of Southeast Asia’s hidden gems. The natural beauty of forested mountains and valleys teeming with wildlife, combined with a fascinating Buddhist culture, make Laos a superb destination for those seeking adventure and authentic cultural experiences. The UNESCO Word Heritage town of Luang Prabang, situated in a picturesque valley at the confluence of the Mekong and
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Nam Khan rivers and backed by verdant mountains, is home to some of the finest luxury properties in Laos. Select from five-star hotels and resorts housed in original French Indochina-era colonial or traditional Lao heritage buildings. The tranquil and stunningly beautiful environs, plus the friendly hospitality of the Lao people will surely make a unique and memorable stay.
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BELMOND LA RÉSIDENCE PHOU VAO Positioned atop Phou Vao Hill, affording panoramic views of mist-shrouded mountains, Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao is a sanctuary of serenity. Its calm, tranquil ambience echoes that of the sleepy World Heritage town, Luang Prabang, spread out below. Designed traditional-style, this boutique hotel is tastefully appointed with teak woods, silks, hand-woven Lao textiles and fresh cotton accents. All the 34 spacious suites feature large windows
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allowing for sunlight to flood-in, polished parquet floors and private balconies. The award-winning open-air spa, set beside a waterlily pond, consistently ranks as one of Asia’s finest. A freshwater swimming pool teeters on the cliff’s edge. One of Luang Prabang’s finest restaurants, Phou Savanh is renowned for its wonderful European-influenced Laotian cuisine, captivating views of Mount Phousi and heritage gardens decorated with lanterns.
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Spa, Outdoor Pool, Boutique Shop, Library
Location 10 mins drive to Luang Prabang’s town centre
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ROSEWOOD LUANG PRABANG
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The first property in Laos from luxury brand Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, this boutique five-star is completely immersed amid a thickly forested setting, intersected by a river and waterfall, yet a 10-minute drive from magical Luang Prabang. Designed by acclaimed architect-
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incorporate a blend of traditional Lao and French colonial touches, while luxury tented villas secluded in jungle-clad hillside celebrate the explorer spirit. Distinct riverside dining
children’s unique playtime experiences.
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at one with the naturally wild surrounds. Bordered by riverbanks, spacious accommodations
environments embrace Laotian specialties and a farm-to-table concept, with some ingredients
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Total rooms: 24
designer, Bill Bensley, Rosewood Luang Prabang encourages guests to unwind and become
harvested from the resort’s own organic gardens. Exceptional tailor-made activities include
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AMANTAKA
Location Town centre, near the night market
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Spa, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool, Library, Tennis Court, River Cruise
The name Amantaka combines the Sanskrit-derived word for “Peace” with “Taka” (from “Tipitaka”), meaning “The teaching of the Buddha” in Theravada scholastic literature. With sacred Mount Phousi as a backdrop, Amantaka rests in the centre of Luang Prabang, Laos’ spiritual capital, close to the Mekong River and within walking distance of this UNESCOprotected town’s main attractions. Set on a garden estate, the luxurious property is housed in a white walled and green-shuttered period building, which retains the genteel tranquility of its French-Colonial past yet meets the needs of contemporary travellers. Drawing on Luang Prabang’s Buddhist heritage, Amantaka’s 24 suites resemble peaceful sanctuaries that feel close to nature, some with private pools. Facilities include an expansive spa and beautiful outdoor swimming pool. LAOS
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THE LUANG SAY RESIDENCE
A member of “Small Luxury Hotels of the World,” The Luang Say Residence is one of the most iconic colonial-style hotels in UNESCO World Heritage Town, Luang Prabang. This five-star boutique hotel beautifully captures the elegance of the colonial-era, with its blend of Indochinese and French architecture, while reflecting the historic exploits of 19th century French explorers.
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Peacefully set within lush tropical gardens, the 32 luxurious and beautifully furnished suites are spread over eight pavilions. These include four Explorator Suites, located on the upper floor of the main residence, which provide ample living space and private, garden-view terraces. Take-in the picturesque mountain backdrop, while enjoying world-class wines in the atmospheric 1861 Bar, followed by dinner in La Belle Epoque fine-dining garden restaurant.
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Total rooms: 32
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Location 5 mins drive from downtown Luang Prabang
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AVANI + LUANG PRABANG
The former site of French officer quarters during the Indochina era and a landmark hotel, AVANI + Luang Prabang presents a modern boutique hideaway, welcoming with classic-contemporary style while remaining true to this UNESCO World Heritage town’s colonial architectural heritage. Located in a central, yet tranquil spot in Luang Prabang’s Old Quarter, this stand-out chic hotel is a mere five-minute stroll
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to key attractions, including the Night Market, Royal Palace and Mount Phousi. Spread across two storeys in grounds shaded by mature Banyan trees, all 53 rooms and suites offer open-plan living and French louvered doors that open out onto a private balcony or terrace. These Zen-like sanctuaries reveal teak wood flooring and indigenous hand-woven fabrics, blended with a sleek design and ultra-modern comforts.
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Total rooms: 53
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Location 5 mins walk from Mekong River; opposite the Night Market
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Myanmar Enchanting Myanmar, the “Golden Land”, is renowned for its glistening temples, ancient cultures, natural beauty and gentle Buddhist nature of its diverse peoples. Yangon, a dynamic city that exudes old-world charm, boasts a number of prestigious luxury hotels. Some come housed in restored British colonial-era buildings, combining modern-day comforts with Burmese heritage, while an increasing number of contemporary
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five-star hotels are complete with international-style facilities. Modern, luxurious options even extend to the picturesque highlands and Inle Lake. Embracing the past yet moving forward, as Myanmar continues to develop, expect more exciting upscale properties to launch in this “Hidden jewel of Southeast Asia.”
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BELMOND GOVERNOR’S RESIDENCE
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Total rooms: 49
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A colonial-style mansion dating back to the 1920s, the Belmond Governor’s Residence is
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fan-cooled verandas, carved teak wood details, sumptuous silks and timbered floors, this
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yet moving with the times, guests can enjoy classic colonial design and décor with the very
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latest of modern amenities. A fan-shaped swimming pool and verdant gardens, dotted with lotus pools, surround the hotel’s well-appointed guestrooms and suites, while the Governor’s Oasis Spa offers an
Location Historic Quarter and Central Business District
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delightful Belmond property is reminiscent of a bygone era. One of the most timeless luxury hotels in Yangon, here, old-world elegance meets rich Burmese beauty. Embracing the past
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Total rooms: 205
redolent of the days when it was home to the ruler of Myanmar’s southern states. With its
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Fitness Studio, Spa, Infinity Pool
Opening early 2019, Rosewood Yangon is a restored heritage building that features 205 spacious guestrooms, suites and one and two-bedroom Rosewood Residence. Boasting high ceilings and abundant natural light, most accommodations provide patios and balconies where guests can enjoy views of the majestic Yangon River, or beautifully landscaped internal courtyards. This luxurious hotel offers five distinct dining venues: a residential-style tea lounge and patisserie, a contemporary-style Chinese restaurant, a convivial bistro, intimate bar and cigar lounge, plus a panoramic rooftop bar revealing sweeping city and river vistas. Recreational options feature Sense, A Rosewood Spa, a rooftop infinity pool and fitness studio, while meeting and function facilities incorporate a ballroom, a heritage salon, a bridal suite, an event studio, meeting rooms and a terrace suite featuring a large outdoor deck. MYANMAR LAOS
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PAN PACIFIC YANGON
Just minutes from Shwedagon Pagoda, Pan Pacific Yangon meets the needs of both business and leisure travellers with luxurious touches and top-notch facilities. This 25-storey, five-star hotel features beautifully appointed guestrooms and suites, including one regal quality Presidential Suite, that indulge with floor-to-ceiling windows and premium amenities. Many rooms offer stunning views of Yangon’s iconic Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the world’s oldest Buddhist stupas. Guests in Pacific Club Room and Suites get exclusive access to the top-floor Pacific Club Lounge and Pacific Club privileges. Stand-out facilities extend to a 6th floor Sky Lobby revealing spectacular city vistas, award-winning St.
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Gregory Spa and Wellness Centre and a mouthwatering array of restaurants and bars. A wide range of meeting and function venues, plus facilities with wheelchair-friendly access are also featured.
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Total rooms: 336
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Location 5 mins drive to Shwedagon Pagoda and Chinatown
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LOTTE HOTEL YANGON
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Total rooms: 343
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Soaring high into the Yangon skyline, striking for its contemporary architectural style, LOTTE Hotel Yangon sets the benchmark for five-star hotels in Myanmar. This luxurious property is also noteworthy for its enviable location, near to the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda and alongside
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Inya Lake. All the 343 generously-sized rooms and suites are elegantly appointed, providing
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leaders as esteemed guests. An impressive array of world-class facilities cater to both business
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SOFITEL INLE LAKE MYAT MIN
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guests with state-of-the-art amenities and commanding lake and pagoda views. The pinnacle of Lotte Hotel’s hospitality, the one-of-a-kind, sumptuous Royal Suite, boasts VIPs and world and leisure travellers. Gourmet dining is available at a trio of lake-view restaurants, while an outdoor zone featuring an infinity pool, Jacuzzi and cabanas, offers guests the ultimate in relaxation.
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This boutique five-star resort perfectly blends the Sofitel brand’s unique French-style luxury, authentic Burmese heritage and the latest technologies at a spectacular lake-side location. Sofitel Inle Lake Myat Min is beautifully positioned on the eastern shores of picturesque Inle
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Lake, nestled between lush rice fields and the lake’s iconic floating gardens, with a dramatic
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The surrounding area offers an unparalleled way to experience first-hand the traditional
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backdrop of soaring mountains. Burmese way of life adopted by the local communities. The 101 elegantly luxurious rooms and suites feature a contemporary design with Burmese nuances. Amazing lake and sunset views are best enjoyed from several of the suites, besides the infinity pool and at the signature restaurant, with its chic outdoor dining space and bar terrace. MYANMAR LAOS
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Thailand Thailand is a popular tourist destination famed for its legendary hospitality, diverse natural beauty, Buddhist culture and historical attractions. A well-developed tourism infrastructure allows endless options for activities and accommodations. In the capital, Bangkok, where modern high-rise buildings and glitzy shopping malls pervade, contemporary five-star hotels still embrace old Siam traditions in design and service offerings. In southern regions,
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the idyllic tropical islands of Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Kood and Koh Yao Noi, plus Krabi’s Phranang Peninsula, are home to luxurious top-brand resorts, with impeccable service and spectacular beachfront settings. Up In Thailand’s mountainous north, centred around the historic cities of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, secluded resort settings allows closer access to nature and traditional Lanna culture in the height of comfort.
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THE PENINSULA BANGKOK
One of Bangkok’s grandest hotels, The Peninsula Bangkok presents a spectacular urban oasis on the banks of historic Chao Phraya River. With its distinctive waved-shape design, this opulent five-star adds an iconic architectural statement to the Bangkok skyline. Here, Peninsula brand luxury mixes with sophisticated Thai charm and timeless elegance with contemporary technologies. Defining Thai-style luxury and comfort, each of the 370 guestrooms and suites provide magnificent river views
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and legendary Peninsula 24-hour service. The multiple award-winning Peninsula Suite, on the 34th Floor, is the pinnacle of refinement, exquisitely appointed with rich silks, antiquities and crystal chandeliers. Extraordinary, destination-worthy dining options are set in stunning riverside settings, while guests can travel in style along the ‘River of Kings’ on one of four beautifully restored rice barges.
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Total rooms: 370
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Location 35 mins drive from Bangkok Airport
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BANYAN TREE BANGKOK
A world-class, all-suite hotel for both business and leisure, five-star Banyan Tree Bangkok offers some of Bangkok’s largest accommodations, all providing a spacious living area. Highlights are the exclusive Spa Sanctuary Suites with inclusive, unlimited spa treatments and a lavish, duplex Presidential Suite. Located in Bangkok’s CBD, this luxury five-star ranks also as one of the city’s tallest hotels, revealing spectacular cityscape views.
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Exceptional gourmet dining and wining venues include a stylish open-air rooftop bar on the 61st floor, regularly making the lists of ‘World’s Top 10 Rooftop Bars’ and Thai dining aboard a converted vintage rice barge on the Chao Phraya River. Leisure facilities extend to an award-winning branded Banyan Spa – Bangkok’s largest hotel spa – and forested garden zone.
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Total rooms: 327
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Location 35 kms from Bangkok Airport
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TOWER CLUB AT LEBUA
From the river views and sumptuous suites to the hospitality and service, plus the acclaimed restaurant and bars, Tower Club is everything you’ve heard about lebua, turned up, for a heightened five-star hotel experience. Located on the 51st through to the 59th floors, the 221 expansive suites, ranging from 66sqm to 266sqm, feature separate bedrooms and living room. At Tower Club Lounge, the hotel’s Executive Lounge on the 52nd floor, guests receive complimentary continental
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breakfast, light lunch, afternoon high-tea and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, from 6am to 6pm. The Dome at lebua, a refined collection of award-winning wining and dining rooftop venues, features Sirocco, one of the world’s highest al fresco restaurants, Sky Bar, one of the world’s highest rooftop bars, the world’s highest open-air Champagne Bar and twoMichelin-starred restaurant, Mezzaluna.
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Total rooms: 221
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Location 40 mins drive from Bangkok Airport, 10 mins walk to BTS Sky Train and Riverside Pier
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COMO METROPOLITAN BANGKOK
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Total rooms: 169
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Part of the iconic COMO Hotels and Resorts brand, five-star COMO Metropolitan Bangkok is an acclaimed, contemporary stylish design hotel that offers its discerning guests stellar
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personalised service and a sleek urban escape. Generously-sized rooms, including duplex
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COMO Shambhala Urban Escape, a sanctuary infused with a super-personalised approach to fitness and wellbeing and glow restaurant, where organic COMO Shambhala Cuisine
Bar, a chic, lounge-style bar exclusive to guests and members, celebrated for its mixologist
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and cutting-edge technology. The COMO brand’s all-pervading wellness component includes
Michelin-starred nahm, consistently ranked as one of the Asia’s finest restaurants and Met
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Total rooms: 99
Penthouse Suites and Terrace Rooms with private patio, incorporate modern Asian aesthetics
comes showcased in nutritious, wellness-focused menus. Destination-worthy venues feature
Location 10 mins walk to Silom Shopping Complex
FOUR SEASONS RESORT CHIANG MAI
Location 25 mins drive from Chiang Mai Airport
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Spa, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool, Tennis Court, Kids Club
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai offers the perfect place to connect with nature and discover the treasures of Northern Thailand, combined with the renowned luxury and service levels of the Four Seasons brand. Nestled in sprawling grounds, accommodations in this 99-room fivestar resort range from spacious, Lanna-styled pavilions that overlook beautiful Mae Rim valley, to exclusive palatial residences with sumptuous interiors. A haven of well-being, the infinity pool overlooks the surrounding emerald rice paddies and the acclaimed spa is inspired by Thailand’s ancient wellness rituals. The resort’s restaurants and lounge serve an elevated take on Northern Thai cuisine and Asian specialties, with fresh produce supplied from the organic gardens. Further culinary options include customised gastronomic experiences and an on-site Thai cooking school.
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X2 CHIANG MAI RIVERSIDE RESORT This stylish boutique resort rests on the tranquil banks of Ping River, in Chiang Mai, Thailand’s cultural heart and capital of the ancient Lanna Kingdom. Located just outside the old city walls, with close proximity to Chiang Mai’s main attractions, luxurious X2 Chiang Mai Riverside Resort still provides romantic and natural seclusion. This five-star’s award-winning,
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architectural design blends cutting-edge, contemporary elements with traditional Lanna nuances. Century-old Tamarind trees shade a centrestage inner courtyard. Many of the 30 spacious and elegantly appointed suites overlook the river, with two suites providing private outdoor pools. World-class facilities feature a sophisticated fine-dining restaurant, Oxygen Dining Room, overseen by a Michelin-starred French chef, a casual café and Chiang Mai’s only fibre optic-lit infinity rooftop pool.
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Total rooms: 30
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FOUR SEASONS TENTED CAMP GOLDEN TRIANGLE
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Deep within the Golden Triangle, Four Seasons Tented Camp offers an adventure of a
Thailand, Myanmar and Laos, simultaneously. Within an intimate setting, reminiscent of
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spaced apart for privacy in bamboo forests. The first Four Seasons all-inclusive resort offers
19th century explorer expeditions, there are just 15 Tent accommodations and one Explorer’s Lodge, with plunge pool. These luxurious units are fully air-conditioned and generously a range of wondrous activities. At the Elephant Camp, guests can interact with rescued elephants in a natural jungle habitat. As a small, close-knit community, sublime dining experiences are shared in locations which vary by the day. The open-air spa adds a magical
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ground encircled by mountains, the Camp overlooks the confluence of Ruak River and
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FOUR SEASONS RESORT KOH SAMUI
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Location 30 mins drive from Koh Samui Airport
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Spa, Fitness Centre, Infinity Pool, Tennis Court, Library, Kids Club
Located on Laem Yai Bay on the northwest tip of beautiful Koh Samui and set in lush tropical grounds alongside a pristine beach, this five-star Four Seasons Resort offers a tranquil hideaway to experience Thailand’s idyllic island life. Accommodations feature expansive private residences, a Thai home-away-from-home indulgence with exclusive amenities and a selection of contemporary-style villas, with private pool and outdoor deck overlooking the sparkling Gulf of Siam. This luxurious beachfront resort houses two upscale restaurants offering unique dining experiences either down at the beach or elevated on a palm-fringed hilltop. Spend your days enjoying leisurely pursuits such as pampering at the Secret Garden Spa, lounging by the infinity pool, endless water activities in calm azure waters, or simply relaxing on the white sand beach.
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ANANTARA GOLDEN TRIANGLE ELEPHANT CAMP & RESORT Nestled on a jungle ridge in Chiang Rai, within northern Thailand’s Golden Triangle region, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort boasts breathtaking panoramas across the convergence of two rivers and three countries –
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Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. Amidst enchanting grounds of natural bamboo forest, indigenous gardens and verdant rice paddies, the 40 Thai-inspired luxury Rooms and 15 Suites provide a secluded jungle getaway. Admire stunning river views from the daybed balcony, lulled by wild bird songs. Outstanding facilities include a jungle spa and award-winning Dara Elephant Camp. Modelled on traditional mahout villages and habitat to the resort’s very own herd, this benchmark camp provides guests with unforgettable elephant experiences. Other enriching activities include rice farming and drifting deep into the Golden Triangle on a long-tail boat.
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Total rooms: 61
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Location 1 hr drive from Chiang Rai Airport
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SONEVA KIRI
This luxurious hideaway resort is nestled on Koh Kood, an untamed tropical island of outstanding natural beauty, far beyond Thailand’s tourist trail. It is surrounded by ancient rainforest, coconut tree fringed white beaches and local fishing villages, a sea teeming with marine life and healthy coral reefs and island interiors boasting some of Thailand’s most vibrant natural ecology. On Koh Kood, award-winning Soneva Kiri offers an unrivalled combination of barefoot, back-to-nature luxury, low impact, sustainable design and authentic Thai experiences. Eco-friendly buildings blend seamlessly into the all-natural island environment. Ranging from one to six-bedrooms, 34 ultra-spacious pool villas offer the ultimate in privacy and luxury, each assigned a dedicated private butler. Standout facilities include the spectacular
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Treepod Dining experience, Benz’s traditional Thai restaurant on stilts, Six Senses Spa, overwater outdoor cinema, and observatory.
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Total rooms: 34
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Location 90 mins by private plane from Bangkok Airport
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INTERCONTINENTAL SAMUI BAAN TALING NGAM RESORT Elevated on cliffs, immersed in coconut plantation and rainforest and on a pristine private beach, InterContinental® Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort rests within the secluded Taling Ngam Bay, on the unspoilt west coast of Koh Samui Island. This luxurious five-star resort pays homage to Koh Samui’s rich indigenous culture through design accents and unique guest activities. Accommodations feature 79 Thai-inspired guest rooms, suites and villas, complete with private balconies for breathtaking views of Ang Thong National Marine Park. Some villas provide private pools, such as the Club Napa Reserve Three Bedroom Villa, indulgent with dedicated butler service and personal chef and Club Beachfront Pool Villa. An idyllic resort suitable for families and couples, highlights include a
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spectacular infinity pool, award-winning spa and iconic Air Bar, a premier sunset viewing spot.
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Total rooms: 79
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Spa, Fitness Centre, 7 swimming pools
Location 50 mins flight from Bangkok Airport
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BANYAN TREE SAMUI
Overlooking the Gulf of Thailand’s azure waters, Banyan Tree Samui is a luxurious resort nestled amidst the lush jungle of a secluded bay in Lamai, on paradise Samui Island. From the prestigious Banyan Tree brand, this five-star resort offers the ultimate tropical oasis to relax, be it in the privacy of a beautifully appointed pool villa, or at the expansive pool overlooking the beachfront lawn and bay. Diverse dining options feature a selection of delectable cuisines and culinary experiences, including bespoke Destination Dining upon the white sand beach. Created in the award-winning Banyan Tree tradition, Banyan Tree Spa Samui features The Rainforest, a holistic hydrotherapy wellness experience designed to heal and soothe –
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offering a spa sanctuary for blissful respite and rejuvenation.
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Total rooms: 88
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Location 30 mins drive from Samui Airport
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SIX SENSES YAO NOI
Hidden on a small island amid awe-inspiring Phang Nga Bay and its iconic limestone pinnacles, Six Senses Yao Noi offers a sense of privacy, endless adventures, nature immersion and exceptional service. A signature of the Six Senses ‘barefoot luxe’ brand, this idyllic hideaway is environmentally committed, with self-sustainability and preservation of the naturally wild surrounds – including tropical flora, mangrove forest and rubber plantations – an overriding philosophy. Indigenous and reused materials have been utilised in the resort buildings and diverse collection of blissful pool villa accommodations, while the freshest produce is harvested from in-house organic gardens and farms. Nestled in lush hillsides, the acclaimed Six Senses Spa village offers personalised wellness programmes. Sophisticated dining and wining options feature a world-class wine cellar and resident sommelier, Chef’s Table and degustation dinners.
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Total rooms: 56
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Location 20 mins from Phuket Airport to Ao Por Grand Marina, then 45 mins by speedboat
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RAYAVADEE
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Total rooms: 96 twostorey pavilions and 5 luxurious villas
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A ‘Leading Hotels of The World’ member, Rayavadee is a luxury five-star resort nestled on
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and three National Marine Park beaches – two of which are considered amongst Asia’s most This stunning area is renowned for its rich flora and fauna and reefs brimming with tropical fish and marine life. Immersed in this natural beauty, Rayavadee is deeply committed to living in balance and environmental sustainability. Accommodations of two-storey pavilions provide guests with unsurpassed comfort.
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Andaman coastline. Rayavadee is surrounded by towering limestone, jungle-topped cliffs beautiful.
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the edge of Krabi’s National Marine Park and at the tip of Phranang Peninsula. The award-
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AMANPURI
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Location 30 mins drive from Phuket Airport
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Situated on Phuket’s tranquil west coast on a headland overlooking the sparkling Andaman Sea, award-winning Amanpuri – meaning “Place of Peace” – reflects the timeless charm and elegance of Thai culture in a beautiful island setting. Within Aman’s luxurious flagship property, a collection of Siam-inspired pavilions and private villas are ensconced within tropical gardens and a mature coconut plantation. Offering a choice of one to nine bedrooms, many of the sumptuous villas are positioned oceanfront. Sophisticated dining venues celebrate some of the globe’s finest cuisines, besides southern Thai recipes. Resort highlights include an idyllic private white sand beach and a wellness centre, a holistic hillside sanctuary inspired by ancient Thai therapies. Amanpuri’s deluxe fleet of cruisers offer voyages of discovery around the many surrounding islands. THAILAND
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ROSEWOOD PHUKET
Positioned on a tranquil headland in southwestern Phuket, Rosewood Phuket presents a luxurious seaside hideaway nestled along an expansive beachfront in exquisite Emerald Bay – one of Phuket’s last remaining areas for a secluded beach enclave. This sophisticated beach estate incorporates lush landscaped grounds and tropical forest, edged with soft white sands and warm, shallow waters. The first Southeast Asia property for upscale brand, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, this five-star resort comes beautifully designed with innovative contemporary architecture and environmental sensibilities, blended with subtle Thai influences and indigenous materials. The generous-sized and ultra-private pavilions and villas indulge guests with infinity pools and spectacular Andaman Sea vistas. Signature Rosewood touches feature impeccable service and warm hospitality, ASAYA, a holistic wellness concept and excellent children’s programme, Rosewood Explorers.
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Location 1 hr drive from Phuket Airport
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TRISARA
Nestled in the forested hills of northwestern Phuket, Trisara offers a unique and super-luxurious slice of tropical paradise and “Garden in the Third Heaven,” as its Sanskrit name implies. Set alongside a private cove and within a protected nature preserve and exotic gardens, this sumptuous boutique beachfront resort presents an exclusive hideaway that lends itself to ultimate privacy and tranquility. Secluded on terraced hillsides, Trisara’s intimate and refined community of 63 luxury villas, suites and private palatial residences are oversized sanctuaries for the senses, a blend of Thai heritage and contemporary simplicity boasting spectacular Andaman Sea vistas. The spa underscores Trisara’s celebration of spiritual and physical well-being, while farm-to-table inspired “PRU” is a One Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant – Phuket’s first and only dining destination to receive this prestigious accolade.
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Location 15 mins drive from Phuket Airport, 40 mins to Phuket Town
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BANYAN TREE PHUKET
Set amid tranquil Bang Tao Bay on Phuket Island’s northwest coast, Banyan Tree Phuket, was the first Banyan Tree resort to be built, a stellar flagship property setting the benchmark for future Banyan Tree offerings. This fully integrated, all-villa resort is comprised of three paradise-within-paradise elements, each delivering a unique and sumptuous boutique resort experience, with a combined total of 175 pool villas. Luxury beachside resort, Banyan Tree Phuket, comes surrounded by a saltwater lagoon. The expansive DoublePool Villas by Banyan Tree welcomes guests as an intimate, exclusive hideaway, while the Banyan Tree Spa Sanctuary is a dedicated, adults-only wellbeing retreat. As part of Laguna Phuket, Asia’s first integrated resort, Banyan Tree Phuket provides guests with a plethora of in-resort facilities and activities – including the award-winning Laguna Golf Phuket and Banyan Tree Spa.
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Total rooms: 175
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Japanese, Fine-dining, Golf-side Café
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Spa, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool, Golf Course
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Location 20 kms from Phuket Airport
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Indonesia
Sprawled across the equator, Indonesia is comprised of a volcanic archipelago of around 17,000 islands, with Mother Nature at her most brilliant. With each island unique, few countries on the planet offer such a breathtaking diversity of landscapes, culture, flora and fauna and ethnic peoples. Indonesia’s primary tourist hotspot, Bali, is one of the world’s top holiday destinations for its stunning tropical
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landscapes, relaxed beach life and unique Hindu culture. From terraced rice paddies to surf beaches, this “Island of the Gods” is home to internationally-acclaimed, luxurious resorts, supplying destination-worthy spas, infinity pools and world-class dining. Bali’s neighbour, Java, emerges as a rising tourism star, where refined boutique hotels are inspired by ancient treasures and royal heritage.
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AMANJIWO
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Total rooms: 36
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Indonesian, Western, Bar
• Jogyakarta
Location 75 mins drive from Yogyakarta Airport
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Spa, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool, Library, Boutique Shop
Established for two decades, this award-winning Anam resort is Central Java’s most luxurious
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directly in line with 9th century Borobudur, the world’s largest Buddhist monument –
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first glimpsed while driving down the five-star’s driveway and later, while dining at the colonnaded, refined restaurant and is mirrored throughout Amanjiwo’s architectural style and A crescent-shaped layout of buildings radiating out to farmlands includes sumptuous garden villa suites, topped with stupa-shaped roofs and separated by imposing stone walls. Some in rice paddies. Service is impeccable yet personalised, welcoming like a Javanese home.
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Asian, Italian, Western
dramatically framed in a central section of the rotunda-like main building. Borobudur is
temple-like sanctuary.
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Total rooms: 5
and exclusive. Secluded in lush hills ringed by dormant volcanoes, Amanjiwo is positioned
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AMAN VILLAS NUSA DUA
• Nusa Dua
Location 30 mins drive from Bali Ngurah Rai Airport
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Spa, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool
Located in upscale resort destination, Nusa Dua, on Bali’s southernmost peninsula, Aman Villas offers a serene and luxurious villa retreat within palm-fringed landscaped grounds. Offering a choice of one to six-bedrooms secluded in walled tropical gardens, the Aman villas are ideal for families and groups of friends travelling together. Each villa is sumptuously appointed with modern comforts, attended by villa butlers and a private chef. Yet each pays homage to traditional Balinese architectural designs and craftsmanship, besides the island’s unique Hindu heritage. All the palatial, two-storey accommodations are designed around a private pool and terrace, flanked by fragrant Frangipani trees and a generous-sized, open-air dining pavilion. Providing the ultimate in privacy, the villas are close by to Nusa Dua’s soft, white sand beach and one of Asia’s finest golf courses. INDONESIA
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VICEROY BALI
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Total rooms: 30
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French, Asian, Indonesian, Bar
• Ubud
Location 5 mins drive to central Ubud
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Spa, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool, Boutique Shop, Library
Perched above a rainforested valley in Ubud’s highlands, award-winning Viceroy Bali is a member of ‘Small Luxury Hotels of the World’ and a five-star luxurious resort, independently-owned and operated by an Australian family. With 30 sumptuously appointed pool villas and unrivalled service levels, this boutique sanctuary in paradise lends a sense of exclusivity and a luxurious home-away-from-home feel. Each super-private villa – including an exclusive, two-bedroom villa – boasts teak wood finishes and marble bathrooms and provides a heated pool and outdoor Balinese pavilion. Unparalleled views and sounds of the surrounding jungle ravine are enjoyed from the private terrace. Superb facilities include a day spa, Ubud’s only helicopter pad and two outstanding restaurants that include recently launched Apéritif, one of Bali’s top fine-dining destinations. INDONESIA
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AMANDARI
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Total rooms: 32
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Indonesian, Western, Bar
• Ubud
Location 15 mins drive to central Ubud
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Spa, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool, Library, Music Pavilion
Meaning “peaceful spirits,” Amandari lies elevated on a hillside overlooking cascading rice
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Award-winning Amandari resort is designed to resemble a traditional Balinese village, married
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suites set in walled garden courtyards, evocative of village dwellings with thatched roofs and interiors of coconut, teak and bamboo. Some suites provide private pools. Situated a short a two-tiered swimming pool and dedicated staff. Uniquely integrated into the community and surrounding lush landscape, Amandari offers processions regularly pass through and local children practice traditional dance.
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with Anam’s five-star luxury and service levels. Accommodations comprise of free-standing
drive away, Amandari’s exclusive Balinese-style villa residence indulges with three bedrooms,
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terraces and jungle-clad Ayung River Gorge, on the fringes of Ubud, Bali’s cultural heartland.
unrivalled access to local cultural experiences and village life. Within its sacred grounds, Hindu PREFERRED HOTEL & CRUISE COLLECTION
ALAYA RESORT UBUD
• Ubud
Location 200 ms to Monkey Forest, 700 ms to central Ubud
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Spa, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool
Nestled in Bali’s highland town of Ubud and surrounded by rice terraces, Alaya Resort Ubud offers guests a serene, sophisticated and romantic sanctuary. Several of the island’s most respected designers collaborated to create this award-winning boutique resort, designed with rare eco-sensitivity and reflecting Ubud’s artistic craftsmanship and natural surrounds – including the statement-piece stone pool and landscaped tropical gardens. Accommodations, including luxurious five suites, provide both chic style and comfort, along with rice field and pool views. Destination-worthy Petani Restaurant serves east meets west cuisine and created with fresh seasonal produce and hosts live performances by talented Balinese musicians. Indonesian restaurant, Manisan, comes elegantly housed within a traditional Javanese joglo teak pavilion, while acclaimed DaLa Spa offers an oasis of tranquility and personal indulgence. INDONESIA
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FOUR SEASONS RESORT BALI AT JIMBARAN BAY
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Total rooms: 156
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Indonesian, Asian, Western, Bar
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3 Outdoor Pools, Fitness Centre, Spa & Yoga, Water Sports, Cooking Academy, Cultural Centre, Beach Club
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FOUR SEASONS RESORT BALI AT SAYAN
With an unrivalled location in crescent-shaped Jimbaran Bay, this luxurious resort immerses
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guests in authentic Balinese culture, architecture and hospitality.
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Just a short stroll from Jimbaran’s golden beach and historic village, Four Seasons Resort Bali village chief. Lush gardens, cascading down a hilly headland to the Indian Ocean, are dotted feature a private pool and Balinese-inspired design, but fully renovated, also reveal a fresh, contemporary style. The recently launched, three-bedroom Imperial Villa and two-bedroom Royal Villa offer tropical sanctuaries for VIP guests and families. World-class facilities include a chic Beach Club, a Healing Village Spa, cooking academy and cultural centre.
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at Jimbaran Bay is comprised of seven traditional ‘villages,’ each headed by a designated with Hindu temples and shrines. All of the elegant, 147 Villas and nine Residence Villas
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• Ubud
Location 35 kms from Bali Ngurah Rai Airport, 10 mins from Ubud town centre
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Riverside Pools, Fitness Centre, Spa & Yoga Facilities, Kids Club, White Water Rafting
Secluded between two rivers in Bali’s Central Highlands and cultural heart of Ubud, the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan is an architectural masterpiece. Guests enter this luxurious resort via the rooftop, crossing a teak-clad footbridge elevated among the treetops to a gravity-defying lotus pond. From here, they descend into the main resort complex and a magnificent estate brimming with rice paddies and coconut trees. Immersed in lush jungle, the sumptuous 18 suites and 42 pool villas guarantee absolute privacy, providing stunning river-front or elevated valley views. Accessed via a timbered rooftop, the Presidential-style, three-bedroom Royal Villa is set beside the Ayung River. Stand-out facilities include a riverside cooking school and bamboo yoga pavilion and the acclaimed Sacred River Spa, focused on Balinese healing traditions and spirituality. INDONESIA
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Refined Waterway Voyages Heritage Line is a singular cruise line and premier boutique cruise operator in Southeast Asia. As artisans, we design and create unique classic vessels that authentically recreate a bygone era and reflect the regional history and cultural heritage of each destination. We host unforgettable and refined voyages with personalised service, where bonds of friendship develop between our guests and their hosts. As a home-grown regional company, we provide unparalleled local expertise and carefully selected, bespoke
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experiences. Our luxurious cruise ships traverse the most enthralling waterways of Southeast Asia: Ha Long Bay and the unknown Lan Ha Bay in Vietnam, the lower Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia and the Ayeyarwady and Chindwin rivers in Myanmar. Continually expanding and refining new products, Heritage Line will cruise the Upper Mekong River, between the Golden Triangle and Luang Prabang and Vientiane, in Laos. In coming times, we aim to explore other exciting rivers in Southeast Asia.
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ANAWRAHTA - AYEYARWADY & CHINDWIN RIVERS
• Homalin Bargan
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Total suites and staterooms: 23 (five categories)
Katha Mandalay
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International, Asian, Bar
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Spa & Sauna, Gym, Indoor & Outdoor Lounge, Pool & Sun Deck, Boutique Shop
With the largest cabin space on the Ayeyarwady River and imbued with the elegance and refinement of bygone times, the Anawrahta offers the finest on-board experience in Myanmar. This impressive vessel is named after the founder of the Burmese nation, King Anawrahta. During his reign from 1044 to 1077, he introduced and spread the religion of Theravada Buddhism throughout Myanmar. Blending the purity and serenity of King Anawrahta’s Buddhist beliefs with the opulence of the British Empire, Anawrahta is the perfect vessel on which to explore Myanmar’s mighty Ayeyarwady. Built to resemble a British colonial-era paddle steamer, the magnificent 65 m (214ft)-long Anawrahta features three spacious decks and 23 luxurious Staterooms and Suites.
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YLANG LAN HA BAY
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Total suites: 10 (two categories)
Lan Ha Bay
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International, Vietnamese, Bar
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Reception Lounge, Library Lounge, Spa & Sauna, Yoga Room, Pool & Sun Deck
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Set to launch in mid-August 2019, Ylang promises to be the most luxurious traditionalstyled Vietnamese junk cruising through Ha Long and Lan Ha bays. Elegant Ylang will be
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Total suites: 12 (three categories)
Lan Ha Bay
the first to exclusively offer a dedicated, two-night cruise through unspoiled Lan Ha Bay. Embark on an extraordinary voyage, exploring this new, natural wonder. Designed with a
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of exclusivity is accentuated with just ten, exquisitely decorated suites. Gliding through theme for our guests’ ultimate relaxation. The ship features an expansive Spa with sauna, a large sundeck with pool, wholesome cuisine and wellness activities that include yoga and Tai Chi classes, along with cycling and hiking in Cat Ba National Park.
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International, Asian, Vietnamese, Bar
traditional Vietnamese theme and artful flair married with Indochinese accents, a sense Lan Ha Bay’s serene jade waters, Ylang uniquely focuses on a Health and Wellness
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Reception Lounge, Library Lounge, Spa & Steambath, Pool & Sun Deck
Launched in June 2018, Ginger is the latest addition in Heritage Line’s collection of cruise ships. Gracious Ginger takes you on a unique and unforgettable one-night voyage through the unknown waters of Lan Ha Bay, a tranquil and spectacular southern extension of UNESCO Heritage Site, Halong Bay, in the emerald-hued Gulf of Tonkin. Resembling a traditional-styled Vietnamese junk and a luxurious re-invention of an élite naval abode with just 12 spacious suites, elegant interiors are inspired by traditional Vietnamese heritage paired with refined contemporary accents. A unique culinary theme flourishes on Ginger, with a near-on, 360-degree view restaurant-bar featuring an open kitchen area with live cooking performance. The inviting pool on the expansive terrace deck is a marvellous spot for viewing the ethereal-like, limestone islets and karsts passing by. CRUISE
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JASMINE HALONG BAY
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Total suites and staterooms: 23 (three categories)
Halong Bay
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International, Asian, Vietnamese, BBQ, Bar
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Spa, Indoor & Outdoor Lounge, Sun Deck, Terrace Deck, Boutique Shop
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Guests looking for both comfort and adventure in Halong Bay will appreciate the Jasmine’s amiable crew and understated elegance. With 23 staterooms and suites,
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Total suites: 6 (two categories)
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Jasmine is built in the style of a traditional Vietnamese junk, with two billowing tawny sails and dark wood cladding. The ship’s interior’s, like the exterior, are sheathed in
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convene in the formal dining room, enjoy casual barbecues on the terrace and marvel learning Tai Chi, kayaking and exploring local fishing villages, guests can indulge in traditional massage treatments.
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polished woods, lending Jasmine the stately air of an Indochina-era vessel. Guests can at Halong Bay’s moonlit beauty from the Jasmine’s broad top deck. After days spent
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Spa, Lounge, Fitness Facilities & Sauna, Sun Deck
Violet is named after the beautiful Violet Chirita, a delicate purple-flowered plant that grows nowhere else but on the rocky slopes of Halong Bay. Like her namesake, Violet is small and exquisite. With just six luxurious suites, Violet affords guests an exclusive view at the wonders of Halong Bay. Built to resemble a classical Vietnamese junk boat, the wood-clad Violet features gleaming wooden floors, opulent silks and velvets and suites with floor to ceiling windows that frame the breathtaking vistas. Guests will find all the amenities they would expect in a larger vessel, including fitness facilities and sauna, a spa with unrivalled views, a restaurant and lounge and a rooftop sun deck.
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JAYAVARMAN MEKONG RIVER
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Total suites and staterooms: 27 (three categories)
Siem Reap
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International, Asian, Outdoor Bar
Phnom Penh Saigon (My Tho)
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Spa, Indoor & Outdoor Lounge, Boutique Shop, Pool & Sun Deck
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The Jayavarman is considered the father in Heritage Line’s “family” of cruise ships. This magnificent vessel was named after Angkor’s most venerated king, who ruled from 1181 to 1218 and was a devout Buddhist. King Jayavarman oversaw the construction of some of the most celebrated temples in ancient Angkor, including Ta Prohm, Preah Khan and the unforgettable Bayon. Travelling the Mekong River between My Tho, the entry gate to the Mekong Delta, Vietnam and Siem Reap, Cambodia, Jayavarman seamlessly marries the Art Deco charm of 1930s France with the romance of Indochina. Measuring 58 m (190 ft) from bow to stern, the impressive Jayavarman holds 27 elegantly decorated Suites and Staterooms.
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THE JAHAN MEKONG RIVER
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Total suites and staterooms: 26 (four categories)
Siem Reap
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International, Asian, Outdoor Bar
Phnom Penh Saigon (My Tho)
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Discover the bygone elegance of travel aboard The Jahan, Heritage Line’s most romantic cruise liner. This majestic vessel was named after the Indian Emperor, Shah Jahan, who ruled the Mughal Empire from 1628 to 1658. The cultured monarch is a fitting namesake for The Jahan, evoking the sumptuous vessels of the British Raj. Spread over three decks, The Jahan offers the amenities of a fine resort, including an exquisite dining hall, outdoor lounge and bar and the exceptional Apsara Spa. When guests are not relaxing in their luxurious suites and staterooms, they can gather for drinks in the atmospheric East India Club, soak in the Jacuzzi on the pool deck, play a game of chess in the Observatory
Spa, Indoor Lounge, Lounge, or enjoy a pampering massage. Observatory Lounge, Fitness Room & Steambath, Boutique Shop, Pool & Sun Deck
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Trails of Indochina had its humble beginnings in 1999 as a boutique inbound tour operator for three Indochina destinations – Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Though the company continues to expand throughout the region, our driving passion remains the same – to create memorable, authentic experiences that connect our guests with the people and cultures of Southeast Asia.
HEAD OFFICE 33 Le Trung Nghia Street, Ward 12, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Vietnam Email: hello@trailsofindochina.com www.trailsofindochina.com
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