Dutch chefs Jimmy Ophorst and Rick Dingen are setting new standards for sustainable fine dining on Phuket via MICHELIN-starred culinary skills. The two combine flair and finesse when it comes to taking eco-conscious dining to the next level on the Thai paradise island. Ophorst runs the show at PRU, the signature dining venue at Trisara, one of Phuket’s most exclusive … [Read more...] about Montara’s Dutch Chef Duo Shoot Phuket into Eco-Dining Elite
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MANDARIN ORIENTAL, SINGAPORE TEMPORARILY CLOSES FOR MAJOR TRANSFORMATION
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, the iconic hotel that first defined luxury in Singapore’s Marina Bay in 1987, is temporarily closing its doors to undergo a six-month transformation. Re-opening in September 2023, the hotel will offer a brand-new look and feel. “This is a new dawn of exceptional luxury,” says Philipp Knuepfer, General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, … [Read more...] about MANDARIN ORIENTAL, SINGAPORE TEMPORARILY CLOSES FOR MAJOR TRANSFORMATION
THE WESTIN RESORT NUSA DUA, BALI EMBRACES THE SOLEMN NYEPI DAY WITH CULTURAL PROGRAMS
When the world around us is always bustling, there is only one place on this planet where silence is celebrated and valued with dignity, it is on the Island of Gods, Bali. With its sacred Nyepi Day, that is the Balinese New Year, Balinese people welcome their new beginning in seclusion, reflecting on their lives in the year that has passed and meditating for a better tomorrow. … [Read more...] about THE WESTIN RESORT NUSA DUA, BALI EMBRACES THE SOLEMN NYEPI DAY WITH CULTURAL PROGRAMS
Meliá Hotels International’s INNSiDE Brand Expands in Asia With Two New Hotel Openings
As digital nomads wander into the farthest-flung reaches of the world, Meliá Hotels International is expanding its INNSiDE brand throughout Asia with the opening of two new INNSiDE hotels in Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. INNSiDE is a collection of unique urban and beach hotels designed for those with curious minds who have a fluid lifestyle when it comes to work and leisure. … [Read more...] about Meliá Hotels International’s INNSiDE Brand Expands in Asia With Two New Hotel Openings
MANDARIN ORIENTAL, HONG KONG TO CELEBRATE 60 FANTASTIC YEARS
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong will be celebrating “60 Fantastic Years” throughout 2023 with a host of special events and new initiatives to recognise this milestone achievement. The year-long programmes will commemorate the iconic hotel’s past 60 years, in the heart of Hong Kong as well as in the hearts of Hong Kong people. Celebrations commenced at Chinese New Year with … [Read more...] about MANDARIN ORIENTAL, HONG KONG TO CELEBRATE 60 FANTASTIC YEARS
MANDARIN ORIENTAL EXCLUSIVE HOMES LAUNCHES FIRST PROPERTY IN BALI
Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes has welcomed the breathtaking Uluwatu Estate into the growing portfolio for 2023. The immaculate eight-bedroom estate is the first property in Asia to join the collection. Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes is a branded collection of the world’s finest private vacation homes, chalets and mansions. Operated in collaboration with luxury … [Read more...] about MANDARIN ORIENTAL EXCLUSIVE HOMES LAUNCHES FIRST PROPERTY IN BALI
Anantara Equestrian Raid in the Sahara From Anantara Sahara Tozeur Resort & Villas
A luxurious gateway to the majesty of the Sahara, Anantara Sahara Tozeur Resort & Villas is building upon its spirit of adventure with the launch of the inaugural Anantara Equestrian Raid inviting guests to explore the Tunisian south on horseback. Taking place from 23 to 26 February 2023, the experience will expose adventurers to otherworldly desert landscapes as they … [Read more...] about Anantara Equestrian Raid in the Sahara From Anantara Sahara Tozeur Resort & Villas
Alma Resort Grows Its Own Food At New Onsite Farm
Thirty-hectare beachfront resort Alma has cultivated its own onsite farm to produce an array of fruits, vegetables, herbs and chicken eggs, affording organic zero-kilometre vegetables for guests’ meals and beverages. In a bid to make Alma more self-sufficient and sustainable, landscape manager Ngo Duc Thinh and his team of green thumbs have transformed parts of the … [Read more...] about Alma Resort Grows Its Own Food At New Onsite Farm
New Extra-Private Pool Villas at Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort
With its secluded location on Le Chaland Beach, Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas offers the perfect base for families and couples to explore the southeast coast of Mauritius while enjoying residential comforts and elevated privacy of the newly launched two- and four-bedroom villas. Eight luxury pool villas – two with two bedrooms and six with four … [Read more...] about New Extra-Private Pool Villas at Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort
MAINTAIN 2023 WELLNESS RESOLUTIONS WITH MANDARIN ORIENTAL
In its 60th anniversary year, Mandarin Oriental introduces a selection of new wellness programmes across some of its most iconic destinations. In its diamond year, Mandarin Oriental continues to push boundaries in its support of greater wellbeing. The new programmes will not only support body, mind and spirit, but go deeper into personal wellness to provide guests with the … [Read more...] about MAINTAIN 2023 WELLNESS RESOLUTIONS WITH MANDARIN ORIENTAL