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Meliá Pattaya Hotel Debuts with Cultural Tribute

Meliá Pattaya Hotel Debuts with Cultural Tribute

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Meliá Pattaya Hotel, a 234-room hotel that pays homage to Pattaya’s ethnic diversity and commands expansive views of the Gulf of Thailand, has officially opened its doors to guests. Located in vibrant Pattaya, a short drive from Bangkok on the Gulf of Thailand’s east coast, the hotel stands 12 stories high on Second Road, near an array of attractions.  In addition to its sun-soaked Lay Beach Club on Beach Road fronting Pattaya Beach, Meliá Pattaya Hotel has unveiled a rooftop restaurant with a sky bar, an executive lounge, swimming pool with an adjacent bar and function lawn, Meliá’s signature YHI Spa, kids club Kidsdom, a fully-equipped gym, coworking space, collection of versatile meeting spaces and more.  The hotel’s food and beverage outlets collectively reference Pattay...
Exclusive Riverside Wine Pairing Experience with GranMonte at Praya Palazzo

Exclusive Riverside Wine Pairing Experience with GranMonte at Praya Palazzo

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Praya Palazzo, a boutique heritage hotel on the Chao Phraya River under Montara Hospitality, is delighted to announce its collaboration with GranMonte, Thailand’s esteemed winery known for its dedication to crafting the highest quality of wine and artistry.  Kicking off with an elegant Wine Pairing Dinner on 15th March 2025, this event promises a refined culinary experience featuring expertly paired Thai wines and gourmet creations. Following this special evening, the experience continues with 4 Sips & Bites, inviting guests to explore the artistry of Thai winemaking through curated pairings available throughout the year. Situated along the tranquil Chao Phraya River, Praya Palazzo is a beautifully restored mansion with Italian influences, offering a timeless escape into old-wor...
Experience The White Lotus Bar Takeover at Four Seasons Koh Samui

Experience The White Lotus Bar Takeover at Four Seasons Koh Samui

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Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui partnered with Max to host a viewing party of the HBO Original Series The White Lotus Season three. The pool and beachside of the resort played host to the much-anticipated first episode on February 17, 2025 as guests of the resort and friends of Four Seasons gathered to celebrate the Emmy®-winning original series. Featured in the latest season, the resort’s facilities and services are geared up to welcome guests to a place where the tropical beauty of Thailand and a world of drama collide. “It is a privilege and honour to have our property featured  on the HBO Original Series The White Lotus Season three,” says Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui General Manager Jasjit Assi. “We look forward to welcoming our jet-setting gue...
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection Debuts in Penang

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection Debuts in Penang

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Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinaryhotel brands, proudly introduces The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection—its first property inPenang. Nestled along the historic Millionaire’s Row, this 146-room designer hotel seamlessly blendscolonial-inspired elegance with modern sophistication, offering a refined retreat that celebratesPenang’s rich heritage. “Each Autograph Collection hotel is exactly like nothing else – each tells a truly unique story and TheMillen Penang, Autograph Collection is a perfect reflection of this. This new opening expands ourportfolio of Autograph Collection Hotels in Malaysia, reflecting the rich history of Penang through arefined and sophisticated lens,” said Ramesh Jackson, Area Vice President, Malaysia &...
A Tranquil Luxury Escape  at JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort

A Tranquil Luxury Escape  at JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort

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JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort, the second JW Marriott property in the Maldives, has officially opened its doors. Part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, this luxurious retreat is nestled in Kaafu Atoll’s largest lagoon, just 15 minutes by boat from Velana International Airport. Designed to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit, the resort offers an idyllic sanctuary amidst the breathtaking beauty of this tropical paradise. The resort features 80 private pool villas, including 47 overwater villas, blending traditional island aesthetics with contemporary luxury to create a harmonious connection with nature. Each villa boasts spacious terraces, stunning Indian Ocean views, and direct access to clear lagoons. Perched above the turquoise waters,...
Teatime in the Treetops at Bird’s Nest” Tables

Teatime in the Treetops at Bird’s Nest” Tables

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Banyan Tree Krabi, a luxury beachfront resort on Thailand’s serene Tubkaek Beach, has unveiled a new Afternoon Tea experience, blending gourmet delights with breathtaking scenery. Named after the tropical banyan tree, a symbol of sanctuary under which one finds peace of mind and internal harmony, this luxury resort in southern Thailand has adopted the concept in its most recent introduction of a special Afternoon Tea set, available to guests and passing visitors alike. Not only is afternoon tea served in beautifully crafted porcelain and presented with a colourful assortment of “hot and cold nibbles” including signature specialties such as Pani Puri Caviar, Truffle-Braised Wagyu Beef, and Mango Sticky Rice Mousse Cake, but the venue itself  is otherworldly too: three “Bird’s Nest” t...