CHIANG MAI, Thailand (June 26, 2018) — Many of us think of Thailand as a playground for parties and drugs, not as a place to get away from hedonistic pleasures. But in recent years, the Buddhist kingdom has established a reputation as a retreat for those seeking treatment for addictions. Several sanctuaries are now catering...
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Banyan Tree Adds a Coconut Flavor to Samui Spa
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (June 25, 2018) – Banyan Tree Samui, a luxurious 88-villa resort commanding one of Thailand’s most dramatic vistas, is paying homage this summer to the island’s most iconic natural resource – the coconut. Throughout July and August, the hotel’s spa is offering a Coconut Immersion package, designed to offer guests an invigorating...
Jun. 2018
Experienced GM Peter Feran To Lead Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc
Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc has appointed renowned hospitality professional Peter Feran as general manager of Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc, the stunning new beachfront resort on Vietnam’s “Pearl Island”. An Australian national with extensive experience on three continents, Peter will oversee the pre-opening of this brand new upper-upscale resort, which will become the first...
Legendary Guitarist Henry Padovani Performs at Metropole Hanoi
HANOI, Vietnam (June 13, 2018) — This month, the original lead guitarist for the chart-topping British rock band, The Police, is set to command the stage for five nights at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. The series of concerts is part of the Sofitel Fête de la musique music celebration. Henry Padovani will perform at Thang...
The Chedi Club Ubud Launches Balloons over Bali
UBUD, Bali (June 12, 2018) — The soft adventure options on Bali soar for the skies this week when The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah Ubud anchors a 23-metre hot air balloon in its rice paddies and opens the gate on its wicker basket for rides three times a day. Despite the popularity of ballooning tours...
The Anam Unveils Calming, Slimming and Detoxifying Wellness Journeys
CAM RANH, Vietnam (June 11, 2018) – The Anam, one of Vietnam’s most compelling new resorts, has launched a series of Wellness Journeys that feature private yoga sessions, detoxifying and slimming massages, green tea body scrubs and deep cleansing facials. Introduced this month, the suite of new three- and five-day packages has been designed to...
Leading Global Hotel Brand Radisson Blu Sets Up Base in Ho Chi Minh City
One month ahead of the grand opening of Vietnam’s first Radisson Blu Resort on scenic Phu Quoc island, the international five-star hotel brand has cut the ribbon on a commercial office in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc’s general manager Peter Feran today joined representatives from Vietnam’s tourism industry...
Green law enacted to protect Thailand’s blue waters
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (May 31, 2018) – A new law aimed at curbing environmental damage will go into effect in July on the Thai islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. The new measures will include a strict ban for at least the next two years on the feeding of marine life, wastewater...
Guest Chef Mickaël Le Calvez Brings French Culinary Flair to Metropole Hanoi
HANOI (May 24, 2018) – This summer, the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi welcomes guest chef Mickaël Le Calvez to the kitchen at the hotel’s French fine-dining restaurant, Le Beaulieu. Chef Mickaël, who is currently the Executive Sous Chef at Raffles Singapore, is set to sprinkle his culinary wisdom into a series of carefully crafted dishes...