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Best Resorts to Celebrate Day of Silence in Bali

Best Resorts to Celebrate Day of Silence in Bali

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This year, Nyepi Day or the day of silence falls on 3 March 2022.  We have selected some of the best resorts in Bali to help you decide where you’ll be spending the Nyepi Day.  On the Nyepi Day,  everything is shut down for 24 hours and no one is allowed to go outside and do any activites. Regardless, the whole experience is just magical. It’s highly recommended that you should plan your next holiday during the Nyepi Day.   NUSA DUA The Apurva Kempinski Bali Join us at The Apurva Kempinski Bali as we embrace diversity in our pursuit of serenity. Renew your mind and spirit, through a two-night experience that is designed to realign your body, mind and soul.  Ultimate Serenity Package is available on 2 - 4 March 2022. Grand Deluxe Room is at IDR 2,...
A New Oasis in Mai Khao Beach

A New Oasis in Mai Khao Beach

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Opened its doors for business on December 1, Meliá Phuket Mai Khao is the latest offering from Melia Hotels International. Located 15-minute drive to Phuket International Airport and near an array of attractions including Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation, Sirinat National Park, and Wat Phra Thong temple, this beachfront resort offers 30 one-bedroom suites and 70 one-bedroom villas.  The resort’s design melds traditional and contemporary Thai aesthetics with a smattering of Mediterranean accents and uses a neutral palette of colours to complement Mai Khao’s sandy shoreline.  Meliá Phuket Mai Khao provides three accommodation categories. Each features a single bedroom and is differentiated by an anchoring amenity -- be it an outdoor bathtub, a private plunge pool or a w...
A Luxury Taste of Fruits by Mandarin Oriental

A Luxury Taste of Fruits by Mandarin Oriental

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The beginning of a new season is always the best time to tempt our taste buds with some special culinary offerings. Let us embrace the summer heat with an array of gastronomic delights made with tropical fruits at the following Mandarin Oriental hotels in Asia. Inspired by the Pacific Ocean and rich culture of Asia’s ports, MO Bar presents a vibrant experience that celebrates the flavours and aromas of the region. The majestic signature cocktail, Sarimanok is a grand orchestration of croissant fat-washed rum, mango, peach and kombucha. Artfully presented by the talented team, it is inspired by the mythical rooster in Lanao, Philippines, atop this modern interpretation of a daiquiri sits a canvas of bold colours made of edible rice paper perfumed with vodka spritz. A tiki-style...
Marriott International Expects To Open Nearly 100 Hotels in Asia Pacific in 2022

Marriott International Expects To Open Nearly 100 Hotels in Asia Pacific in 2022

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Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) has announced its plans to further expand its portfolio across Asia Pacific, targeting to open its 1000th property in the region in late 2022. The company expects to open nearly 100 properties in the region this year. With a vision to deliver exceptional and distinctive travel experiences, Marriott is committed to bringing the benefits of good travel to its guests, owners and communities in Asia Pacific. Luxury Demand Continues to Boom in Greater China According to research by ILTM Asia Pacific, Greater China’s affluent population contributes to half of Asia Pacific’s total spending on airfare and lodging. Affluent travelers in Greater China continue to look for luxury travel in new and emerging destinations. Greater China remains an eng...

Delectable New Lunch and Dinner Offerings at Tippling Club

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To celebrate 14 years of service in Singapore, the award-winning restaurant Tippling Club introduces new menus for lunch and dinner. The new menus were developed by mastermind duo, Chef-Owner, Ryan Clift and Head Chef Ayo Adeyemi, who continue to combine a skilful mix of genius and surprise to the venue. The latest prix fixe menus for lunch (S$110++) will rotate on a fortnightly basis, with each menu carefully curated with key ingredients freshly procured from around the world. The multi-course menu comes with four snacks, five main courses, pre-dessert and petit fours. The menu takes on Tippling Club’s unique style of modern gastronomy with unexpected flavour pairings and compositions attuned to a curated wine list. In innovative Tippling Club fashion, the tasting menus imbue a...

Delectable New Lunch and Dinner Offerings at Tippling Club

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To celebrate 14 years of service in Singapore, the award-winning restaurant Tippling Club introduces new menus for lunch and dinner. The new menus were developed by mastermind duo, Chef-Owner, Ryan Clift and Head Chef Ayo Adeyemi, who continue to combine a skilful mix of genius and surprise to the venue. The latest prix fixe menus for lunch (S$110++) will rotate on a fortnightly basis, with each menu carefully curated with key ingredients freshly procured from around the world. The multi-course menu comes with four snacks, five main courses, pre-dessert and petit fours. The menu takes on Tippling Club’s unique style of modern gastronomy with unexpected flavour pairings and compositions attuned to a curated wine list. In innovative Tippling Club fashion, the tasting menus imbue a sen...