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Jan302024 by olafNo Comments

Premium Dining Concept with a View at AKASA Restaurant & Bar

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Situated at Jumeirah Bali, one of the best resorts on the island, AKASA Restaurants and Bar offers dreamy sunset vistas, flamed-grilled local delicacies infused with aromatic firewood, and premium dry-aged beef. Perched on the topmost level of Jumeirah Bali, the signature restaurant AKASA places diners in the midst of nature, sea and sky with awe-inspiring views across the island’s gin-clear waters and romantic sunset panoramas. Inspired by the Majapahit era, the golden age of Java, the elegant venue invites guests to relax on the terrace over a sunset drink or the exquisite dishes from Chef de Cuisine of AKASA, Chef Joan Achour, a talented French chef who joined AKASA from Jumeirah Maldives and, prior to that, Jumeirah Mina A'Salam in Dubai, bringing with her years of experience w...

Jan272024 by olafNo Comments

Celebrate The Year of The Dragon at Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort

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Step into a world of ancient traditions and vibrant celebrations as Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort proudly presents its elevated Chinese New Year 2024 festivities. Get ready to embrace the power, strength, and abundance associated with the Year of the Dragon. Join us as we create unforgettable memories and embark on a journey of transformation and growth! Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort is thrilled to announce the Year of the Dragon celebration. Prepare for an extraordinary experience filled with exclusive offerings and enchanting festivities. The resort has curated a variety of promotions and experiences that embody the spirit of this auspicious occasion including the Barong Sai performance, scheduled for Chinese New Year’s Eve. From February 9 to 11, 2024, Lion X will feature a...

Jan262024 by olafNo Comments

A Newly-Opened Luxury Tented Camp in Thailand

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Visama Mae Chan is a newly-opened glamping experience where modern comforts blend seamlessly with the surrounding natural beauty. Mae Chan is a district in the northern part of Chiang Rai province, Northen Thailand, about 40-minute transfer from Chiang Rai international airport. Opened in December, the newly opened luxury Visama Mae Chan tented camp in northern Thailand is available for exclusive private event buyouts by families or groups of friends. Sit on almost five hectares of land, It has only 10 luxury tents divided into 4 categories: Standard Luxury Safari Tent, Deluxe Studio Safari Tent, One Bedroom Suite Tent, and Two Bedroom Suite Tent. It is ideal for small group reunions, special occasions and weddings. Companies can also take it over for private business meetings. Eac...

Jan252024 by olafNo Comments

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at One of Thailand’s Best Romantic Destinations

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Located on tranquil Tubkaek Beach, and tiered into a lush hillside facing westward towards the Andaman Sea and the sunset, Banyan Tree Krabi has become one of Thailand’s best-loved venues for Valentine’s Day and romance since it opened its doors to guests in 2020. Beginning around sunset on February 14th, eight lucky couples are invited to gather on the resort’s beachfront lawn where an intimate candlelit dinner will be served inside a private bamboo gazebo to the accompaniment of live music. The set menu features amorous delicacies such as Crispy Beer Battered Oyster in Rose Jam, Smoked Salmon Gravlax, and Black Caviar, which will be followed by entrées of Roasted Wagyu Beef Tenderloin or Pan-Roasted Black Kingfish with Grilled Krabi Lobster, and rounded off with some sumptuous c...

Jan192024 by olafNo Comments

Banyan Tree Group Announces A Shift of its Name to Banyan Group

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Celebrating three decades of creating exceptional experiences across hotels, spas, residences, food and retail, Banyan Tree Group is evolving its corporate umbrella brand from “Banyan Tree Group” to “Banyan Group”. This brand shift reflects the Group's evolution into a dynamic, multi-brand hospitality powerhouse. Since 2019, the Group has doubled its brand portfolio, bringing its pioneering spirit, design-led experiences, and purpose driven mission to new destinations, including Banyan Tree AlUla in Saudi Arabia, Garrya in Kyoto, and Folio in Osaka, Japan, Dhawa in Ho Tram, Vietnam, Homm in Huzhou, China and Banyan Tree Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. 2023 also marks a year of strong and steady business performance that has surpassed pre-pandemic levels. Multi-brand Growth Contin...

Jan182024 by olafNo Comments

The New Wellness Immersion Programme at Amanpuri

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Amanpuri launches inaugural immersion created & hosted by Maria Sharapova, the brand’s Global Wellness Ambassador. The first in Aman’s series of wellness immersions has been unveiled and is now available to book. Hosted at Amanpuri, Aman’s flagship property situated on its own private peninsula on Phuket’s west coast, the Optimising Performance & Recovery Immersion will take place from 21-24 February 2024. The immersion combines mindfulness, movement, nutrition, and recovery practices to offer guests a wellbeing experience designed to support their commitment to the pursuit of professional and personal aspirations. Curated and hosted in person by Maria Sharapova, utilising expertise and knowledge built during her decades of experience as an elite athlete, in combination ...