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A Newly-Opened Luxury Tented Camp in Thailand

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

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

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...
The New Wellness Immersion Programme at Amanpuri

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 ...
Ultimate Guide to Explore Chinatown Singapore 

Ultimate Guide to Explore Chinatown Singapore 

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Singapore is one of the most favoured destinations in Asia and a hub that attracts all kinds of people as residents, tourists, business people and people just passing through, a real melting pot of cultures. One of the must-visit neighbourhoods in Singapore is Chinatown. There is more to see and discover in Chinatown Singapore beyond eating. Here are some ideas on how you can spend 24 hours and immerse yourself in this beautiful melting pot of traditional charm and modern appeal. Where to Stay Mondrian Singapore Duxton is a new hotel establishment making a big splash with its stylish and luxurious approach. Equipped with a rooftop terrace and pool overlooking the eclectic skyline of shophouses and skyscrapers, the hotel even boasts several restaurants and bars that seek to enhan...
Korean Offerings at Laguna Lang Co

Korean Offerings at Laguna Lang Co

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Laguna Lang Co’s vivid constellation of dining stars has just been enhanced by an upgrading of the Korean cuisine at the resort. A skilled chef with a strong track record of creating authentic Korean food has been appointed to impart expertise. This input is sure to be appreciated by Korean golfers seeking an authentic taste of home, with numbers surging at the integrated project’s championship layout, a Sir Nick Faldo Signature Design. The integrated project in Central Vietnam encompasses a wealth of alluring flavours across its two award-winning resorts Banyan Tree Lang Co, and Angsana Lang Co, as well as its acclaimed golf course where another enticing accommodation option, Laguna Parkside Residences, is just steps from the 18th hole.  Cuisines on offer include Vietnamese, T...