• travel-asia-now-wellness-and-luxury-travel-Raffles-Maldives-Meradhoo-Resort
    Wellness

    Wellness now at the heart of the ‘new’ travel experience

    Well-being and all that it encompasses has become, now more than ever, an essential part of the overall travel experience, moving from megatrend to leading expectation as consumers worldwide seek to advance their health, mindfulness and peace of mind. With societal habits shifting and wellness taking on new and farther-reaching meaning in response to the global pandemic, the desire and need for wellness and its positive effects cannot be understated. Serenity, harmony, relaxation, recovery and pleasure are the pursuits of well-being that fuel and rejuvenate luxury travelers globally. They are also the touchstones for wellness at Raffles Hotels & Resorts and the inspiration for the brand’s white paper, Answering the…

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    Food + Drink

    Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival offers unique online and offline experiences

    Prepare to be excited. The annual Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival is going live this year, promising to delight the global audience with its online and offline format. The all-new format will give audiences at home and abroad a new gastronomic experience not bound by time and geography. Enjoy a wealth of exciting online experiences, including an Online Wine Cellar, Gourmet at Home Menus, and live-streamed cookery and wine-tasting masterclasses on a new one-stop online platform. Offline experiences include special deals and gastronomic events offered by hundreds of dining outlets across the city for consumers to enjoy. Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), the festival will run…

  • travel-asia-now-luxury-hotel-in-bangkok-Garden-Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok
    Stays

    Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok: A new luxury hotel in Bangkok opens

    A new oasis awaits in the chic neighborhood of Langsuan in the heart of Bangkok with the opening of Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok. With its distinctive design, stylish facilities, and convenient access to prime districts such as Sukhumvit, Silom, Siam and Chidlo, the hotel offers both ideal location and comfort. For a more refreshing escape, this luxury hotel in Bangkok also offers serene views of the tranquil Lumphini Park, one of the city’s largest green spaces. The Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok experience Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok offers inspiring design that evokes curiosity and forward-thinking flavors that feed the soul. Maa-lai is the traditional Thai floral garland symbolic of welcome, good health, and respect…

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    Promotions,  Stays

    Luxury private jet: The ultimate convenient way to travel

    What could be more luxurious and supremely convenient than arriving by a private jet to a charming resort for a two-night escape?  137 Pillars House in Chiang Mai has partnered with VIP Jets based in Bangkok for an exclusive and relaxing travel experience. VIP Jets operate with a highly trained team of international professionals flying Gulfstream G200 Private Jets which accommodate up to four passengers and two pilots.  With VIP Jets, there are no queues or crowds, no excess baggage charges, no waiting for security checks. You set the schedule. It’s all about you. The ultimate escape with luxury all the way The Luxury Private Jet Package is perfect for…

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    Stays

    Ascott offers ‘Work in Residence’ and ‘Space-as-a-Service’

    Looking for a comfortable, private space to work safely, study or organize fitness activities? The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has launched its ‘Work in Residence’ initiative at participating properties worldwide, transforming selected apartments into conducive work suites. To extend its service offerings, Ascott is also providing its ‘Space-as-a-Service’ by exploring with multinational corporations (MNCs), entrepreneurs and small-medium enterprises (SMEs) different possibilities to optimize the use of space in its properties. These range from hosting cloud kitchens and Starbucks coffee kiosks, to organizing live streaming or fitness activities in its apartments, and serving as parcel collection hubs for convenient pickup of online orders. Live, work, play and innovate in serviced residences Mr…

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    News,  Promotions,  Stays

    Why now is a good time to plan your next trip in the Philippines

    Itching to travel again? We agree, the excitement and pleasure from dreaming of travels and adventures delivers a different level of happiness. Planning your dream getaway is a great opportunity to clear your head, especially after months of lockdown. With the gradual lifting of quarantine restrictions in the Philippines, many are eager to pull out their suitcases and travel again, although more cautiously this time. Here comes the good news—the September Online Sale, or S.O.S.—giving you a good reason (or excuse) to book your future travel right now. Organized by the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) Philippines, with the support of the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the September Online…