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Opening in April 2021, after the IHG (Intercontinental Hotels Group) acquisition of Regent in 2018, the all-villa and suite resort is the first property to open in Southeast Asia. Regent Phu Quoc, situated only 15 minutes from Phu Quoc International Airport, is planned to create a serene sanctuary that will deliver a truly customized and unforgettable experience.Dramatic but discreet, each Regent Phu Quoc guest room offers options for couples, families and groups, from one-bedroom havens to spacious seven-bedroom ultra-villas. BLINK Design Group's earthy hues and design reflect a modern interpretation of Vietnamese heritage infused into each of the stunning suites and villas, from ocean suites with immersive views to the numerous beachfront villas with private infinity pools. Each rep...

In early 2021, Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh is scheduled to open in the Cambodian capital, marking the brand's first venture into one of the most vibrant cities in Asia. The new contemporary-meets-colonial property, with 247 guestrooms including 43 suites, is scheduled to open in January 2021 in the heart of the Doun Penh district of Phnom Penh, with the hotel website currently taking bookings from Jan. 15, 2021 onwards. The hotel's centerpiece is a beautifully renovated French heritage building known as the Colonial House, conceived by award-winning, Singapore-based SCDA Architects and Thailand-based PIA Interior. Rumoured to have been designed in the early 1900s as a royal residence for a princess, the architects went to great lengths to restore the villa, which now serves as the mai...

Koh Russey Villas & Resort, a blissful retreat on Cambodia's remote Bamboo Island, is due to open on December 18th. The resort offers 50 luxury pavilions and 13 freshwater pool villas skirting 1.2km of private beach on the Gulf of Thailand, only a short speedboat ride from the Khmer Riviera. The resort has been designed based on the traditional geometry of the Cambodian Krama fabric, and all the buildings blend into the palm trees and bamboo groves with the island just over 1 mile wide, while the restaurant and infinity pool offer wraparound ocean views. Accommodation ranges from minimalist 'cubes' to a four-bedroom beachfront villa complete with kitchen and butler pantry with outdoor baths. There are two dining venues or private tables at a variety of locations around the reso...

Christmas Wonderland organisers Blue Sky Events is out to deck your screens with good tidings, presented in a whole new way to experience the season with the debut of Virtual Christmas Wonderland 2020. For the first time the biggest year-end festive event in Singapore welcomes guests of all ages from the comfort of their homes to discover a virtual magical world unlike any other. Via a Windows desktop app, visitors can enjoy the full experience of Virtual Christmas Wonderland or access selected functions via the Members Only region at www.christmaswonderland.sg “This year has been an extremely difficult year for everyone. As organisers of Christmas Wonderland, we felt that it was even more important to continue to celebrate Christmas. We’ve come up with a unique solution which move...

Situated within the prestigious Chao Phraya Estate,Capella Bangkok is a gateway to the eternal beauty of nature, and the urban oasis of the city. Inspired by the soul of riverfront life, there are 101guestrooms, suites and villas, each with uninterrupted views of the sacred river of Thailand, offering both intimacy and immersion in this privileged position. Imbued with the personality of a boutique pied à terre, this philosophy extends across all the elements, from contemporary dining to the renowned Auriga Wellness. Capella Bangkok has been accepting reservations for stays from October 1st, 2020. The highly awaited opening is the first property in Thailand for Capella Hotels and Resorts. The award-winning hospitality company focuses on creating for its guests authentic cultural ex...

At a time when our collective wellbeing is more important than ever, Bali is ready for those seeking a fresh start and renewed energy, with the opening of the new Healing Village Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay. Emerging from an 18-month-long renovation with a contemporary Balinese design by Australian architect Nick Juniper and soothing interiors by Japan’s Yasuhiro Koichi, The Healing Village Spa fuses ancient wisdom with modern science. Revolutionary treatments combine light and sound, thermal and colour therapy, plants and gemstones to complement the traditional healing for which Bali is so renowned. There are 10 all-suite spa rooms including the Illume Room, for a truly immersive experience. It features heated quartz-sand bed for inversion therapy and undula...