Let’s Visit Asia

February 14th, 2007

Evason Hideaway & Spa at Yao Noi

A new luxury resort will open by mid of this year in Yao Noi, Thailand: the Evason Hideaway & Spa at Yao Noi. Here’s what’s in store:
All villas have open-style bathrooms, creating an atmosphere of space and light within and boast magnificent views of the bay and surrounding forestation. Each villa also features its own […]

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January 19th, 2007

Dragon Hill Spa in Seoul, Korea

I came across this report on a “jjimjilbang”, or Korean-style saunas, and was particularly intrigued by the so-called The Emperor’s Sitz Hip Room.
There are holes in the center of each chair, and from the holes rise steam from various herbs, which seep into the skin and womb. This steam removes body wastes and stimulates blood […]

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December 23rd, 2006

The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa

There’s a newly re-branded luxury resort in Langkawi, Malaysia you might want to check out: The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa, formerly Sheraton Perdana.

Our 202 new guest rooms and suites boast beautiful panoramic views of the Andaman Sea, glorious woodlands, and scenic tropical gardens. A variety of room types allow you to select your own […]

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November 30th, 2006

Blooms and Springs: 2006 Taipei Hot Spring Festival

The falling temperatures as winter approaches set the right mood for Taipei’s annual hot spring festival. What’s in store for this half-year long celebration? In October, the festival started with the Beitou hot spring season and this month, there’s the Taipei Flower Show. Next month, in December, there will be the Shilin Official Residence […]

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October 11th, 2006

World Travel Awards Winners (Asia Category)

Voted upon by travel agents, here are some of the winners in the Asia category of the 13th World Travel Awards, hosted at Turks and Caicos:
Asia’s Leading Airline: Cathay Pacific Airways
Asia’s Leading First Class Airline: Cathay Pacific Airways
Asia’s Leading Business Class Airline: Singapore Airlines
Asia’s Leading Airport: Singapore Changi Airport
Asia’s Leading Casino Resort: Genting Highland Resort, […]

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October 10th, 2006

Central Krabi Bay Resort Officially Opens in November

Although the resort is already open to guests, official opening won’t be ’til November. According to the Central Krabi Bay Resort website:
192 luxury ocean-facing rooms and villas offer generous accommodations completed with extensive terraces for a spacious outdoor lounging and dinning experience. With 72 sq. meters room size as standard, guest rooms feature bathrooms with […]

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September 1st, 2006

Best Spas in Asia

Here are the Asia’s best spas, according to the 2006 Crystal Awards, judged by readers of SpaAsia, a wellness and spa magazine in Asia Pacific:

BEST WELLNESS & SPA COMPANY:
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
BEST HOTEL SPA:
The Peninsula Spa at The Peninsula, Hong Kong
BEST RESORT SPA:
Jiwa Spa, Conrad Bali Resort and Spa, Indonesia
BEST DAY SPA:
The Spa at Mandarin […]

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August 9th, 2006

8th Vertical Marathon at the Banyan Tree Spa, Bangkok

How fast can you run up a flight of stairs? This year’s Vertical Marathon will be up (literally) the Banyan Tree Spa, Bangkok, with the finish line up at the aptly called Vertigo restaurant on the 61st floor, one of the highest al-fresco restaurants in Asia.
Banyan Tree’s invitation (or challenge) reads:
Test the vertical limits on […]

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June 21st, 2006

Dining on the Rocks in Koh Samui

Promising to deliver premier culinary experience on Koh Samui Island, Dining on the Rocks is the place to be for a unique fine dining experience. The restaurant, part of the Sila Evanson Hideaway and Spa juts out to the sea to give you a 270 degree view of the Samrong Bay.
A cosy private bay to […]

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April 28th, 2006

The Peninsula Hotel Launches the Peninsula Wellness Program

One of my favorite chain hotels in Asia is the Peninsula, especially that in Manila and Bangkok. The facilities and location are excellent and exudes a culture of their own. As soon as I enter the lobby, I get the feeling it’s not just a place to sleep and spend a night in. It’s a […]

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