CAM RANH, Vietnam (September 4, 2018) – The Anam is pulling out all the stops to usher in Christmas and the New Year with jolly good cheer and experiences ranging from setting up an open-air art studio to lighting up a huge Christmas tree amid a choir performance. With the season to be merry approaching,...
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How Deep is Your Tub?
There’s no getting around the fact that, for many of us, tubs were the venues of our first great adventures. Picture yourself as an intrepid 4-year-old, with mom or dad at the faucet and a plea on your lips. “No, deeper.” Well, some things never change. Tubs can be as much the setting of an...
Paradise Bans Plastic Straws on All Cruising Vessels
HALONG BAY, Vietnam (Aug. 15, 2018) — Hoping for a sea change in how plastic is used and treated in Vietnam, Halong Bay’s leading cruise provider has launched a program aimed at combating one of the world’s greatest environmental concerns. Earlier this month, Paradise Cruises removed plastic straws from all seven of its luxury cruise...
Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc Celebrates Opening
Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc, a 514-room property overlooking the northern stretch of Vietnam’s most compelling beach, Bai Dai, is opening its doors tomorrow, August 15, as part of an unprecedented integrated resort on the nation’s biggest island. Situated on Phu Quoc island’s picturesque northwest coast, Vietnam’s first Radisson Blu Resort heralds a new era...
Metropole Hanoi Welcomes the Mid-Autumn Festival with Decadent Mooncakes Steeped in Nostalgia
HANOI (Aug. 7, 2018) – The Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam is a time for families to bond, celebrate and to create memories with traditions that have been passed down through generations. This year, the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi unveils a beautiful mooncake gift box featuring nostalgic drawings by the award-winning Vietnamese graphic novelist and illustrator,...
Vietnam’s Cool Pools
From underwater sound systems to iconic views we’ve rounded-up some of Vietnam’s most stunning pools where you’ll want to take a dip this summer. The Reverie Saigon Guests need not miss a beat while doing laps in The Reverie Saigon’s open-air swimming pool. The 24-metre long space has its own underwater sound system that plays...
Banyan Tree Samui Hailed as Eco-Friendly Torchbearer for Thailand
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (July 18, 2018) — Banyan Tree Samui has become the first and only hotel in Thailand to be awarded “Gold Certification” at a single-property level by Earthcheck, the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for travel and tourism. Although other hotel chains have received similar accolades from EarthCheck at a...
GHM Prepares for Grand Opening of Heritage Resort: Al Bait Sharjah, UAE
SINGAPORE (July 16, 2018) – General Hotel Management Ltd (GHM) has announced Sept. 1, 2018 as the opening date of Al Bait Sharjah, a 53-key property that celebrates the heritage of Arabia and that will stand as GHM’s second property on the peninsula after the award-winning Chedi Muscat. Developed in partnership with Shurooq (the Sharjah Investment and...
Sherwood Suites Saigon Gives Families Room to Maneuver
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM (July 11, 2018) – Sherwood Suites, one of the newest and plushest apartment-only properties in Ho Chi Minh City is positioned as a family favorite due to its spacious suites, child-friendly facilities and convenient location just next to the busy central district. Travelling to Vietnam’s southern hub with a family...
Fusion Resort Phu Quoc Expands Property
PHU QUOC, Vietnam (July 11, 2018) — Phu Quoc’s only all-spa inclusive resort, Fusion Resort Phu Quoc, is celebrating its first birthday by cutting the ribbon on new villas, new spa treatment rooms, an elegant function space, and an action-packed kids club, while guests enjoy additional summer savings. Opened last June with 97 private pool...