BINTAN ISLAND, Indonesia – Nutritious soups and smoothies, detoxifying body massages and private yoga sessions by the South China Sea are among the array of options on offer as part of The Sanchaya’s new detox program designed to provide the ultimate restorative holiday. Under the two-day “Detox at The Sanchaya” package, guests kick-start the day...
DANANG, Vietnam — Ba Na Hills Golf Club is lighting up the golf scene in central Vietnam. Literally. Late last month, the country’s newest golf course, which opened all 18 holes on March 25 on the outskirts of Danang, fired up its comprehensive lighting system, enabling golfers to play well into the evening. “We’re finding...
April 2016 – Anantara Hoi An Resort, which is situated within walking distance of the UNESCO World Heritage site, has launched a picturesque new cruise on Hoi An’s beautiful Thu Bon River, opening up one of Asia’s most storied waterways in a whole new way. The daily one-hour cruise, which departs from the French colonial-inspired...
BINTAN ISLAND, Indonesia – The Asian premiere of the award-winning virtual reality film The Doghouse will be staged at The Sanchaya on Saturday, May 7 as part of an innovative events series called Pala. Written and directed by Johan Knattrup Jensen and produced by Mads Damsbo, The Doghouse is a 20-minute film installation project. Wearing...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Galle Face Hotel’s Sea Spray restaurant is set to turn the tide on Colombo’s culinary scene when it opens its doors in June. The upscale restaurant, with the largest oceanfront dining area in the capital, has its sights set on becoming Sri Lanka’s top seafood restaurant. With grandness in mind the...
DANANG, Vietnam — Vietnam’s central coast is poised to make another move up the leaderboard of great golf destinations thanks to a calculated read by Bangkok Airways. On May 25, Thailand’s second biggest carrier will launch direct flights from Bangkok to Danang, gateway to four of the most impressive courses to have opened in Asia...
BINTAN ISLAND, Indonesia – The Sanchaya is offering a free villa or suite for every seven booked to entice MICE planners to lock in a luxurious beach getaway retreat on Singapore’s doorstep as part of its “Seventh Heaven” promotion. Situated on Indonesia’s Bintanisland – a 45-minute ferry ride from Singapore’s Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal...
HALONG BAY, Vietnam — Paradise Hotels & Cruises, the No. 1 cruise provider on Halong Bay, is dropping an anchor in the 4-star sector by assuming management of La Vela Cruises. In operation since 2008, La Vela Cruises tours the bay with two steel boats of similar size but different style — the 28-cabin La...
HUE, Vietnam — As plans gear up for the biennial Hue Festival April 29 to May 4, La Residence Hotel & Spa is holding the line against outsized pricing with a Memorable Hue Festival package at 3.5 million VND (US$160) per night. Memorable Hue includes two nights accommodation, daily breakfast for two, a one-way airport...
HANOI — A collection of 30 photographs that illuminate Hanoi and Hue at night will go on display at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi April 14 – 24 and at the MGallery La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa in Hue April 29 – May 4. Conceived, executed and produced by Sebastien Laval, a Poitiers, France-based...
