Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Best Western launches luxury, environmentally friendly resort in Ipoh, Malaysia

One of the first properties in Malaysia that uses 100 per cent sustainable energy has been opened by Western International.
The Best Western Premier The Haven, Ipoh offers 100 rooms and suites all equipped with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi.
The resorts offers other amenities such as a four-level lagoon-style swimming pool, tropical gardens, a jogging track, barbecue and picnic areas, a gymnasium, badminton and tennis courts, a children’s playground, café and restaurant.
It boasts environmental credentials such as 100 per cent renewable energy harnessed from the power of the wind and sun, and harvests rainwater for use elsewhere in the property.

The Best Western Premier The Haven, Ipo is Best Western’s fourth hotel in Malaysia, following existing properties in Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan. 













World’s costliest coffee at Anantara Resorts, Maldives properties

Anantara Resorts has debuted some of the world’s costliest coffee at its Maldives properties and at Anantara’s Golden Triangle property in Thailand. 
Indeed, the special coffee beans, "BLACK IVORY" are harvested from elephant dung and are sold at $1,100 per kilogram. The beans are digested by an elephant before you drink it.
There are only 50 kilograms, or about 110 pounds, currently for sale.
According to Anantara Group, Black Ivory coffee beans are “naturally refined” by Thai elephants. Research indicates that during digestion, the enzymes of the elephant break down coffee protein, according to the resort. Protein is one of the factors responsible for bitterness in coffee: less protein, less bitterness.



Sunday, April 27, 2014

Away Villa Collection, New Thai villa collection launched by BHMAsia

Launched by BHMAsia, Away Villa Collection initially features four luxury properties in northern Thailand -  three in Chiang Mai and one in Chiang Rai.

  Away Phucome Chiang Mai Villa is a luxury three-bedroom villa located on the outskirts of the      city, and features living space, a kitchen and dining room indoors, and a swimming pool,  barbecue and dining terrace outside.

The Away Villas Collection is designed for “over-stressed [people] who just need to get away from their normal routine”.

It shows a simple yet comfortable manner and appeal to people who recognise that they need to find a better balance, without forging some of life’s luxuries






Discover Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit revamped rooms

Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, former part of Starwood’s Luxury Collection, has relaunched its Grande and Premier Rooms, with the Luxury Rooms and Luxury Suites to follow in a later phase.

Styled by an  Australian designer Diana Simpson, and furnished in a contemporary Thai style using wood and marble,  the beds now feature gold-coloured headboards printed with Thai patterns, while rooms also feature local artworks and antiques, along with new drapes and carpets.

The bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and large showers, while in-room amenities include 40-inch flat screen Samsung LED TVs with an IPTV option, a media hub with HDMi, Bluetooth and a USB ports, and high-speed internet.

Both rooms,  the Grande and Premier Rooms measure 45m², with large windows offering views of the Bangkok skyline or Lake Ratchada.





Saturday, April 26, 2014

Dusit Thani Maldives, the unparalleled luxury setting of the Maldives

A blend of Thai hospitality with an unparalleled luxury setting of the Maldives, Dusit Thani Maldives is encircled  by white sandy beaches, a stunning 360 degree house reef and a turquoise lagoon,           Located on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll - The Maldives’ first ever UNESCO biosphere reserve - the resort is just 35 minutes by seaplane from the capital Malé and 10 minutes by speedboat from the Dharavandhoo Domestic Airport in Baa Atoll.
Guests can enjoy the facilities and activities on offer at Dusit Thani Maldives: dive and snorkel, swim in the infinity pool - the largest in the Maldives - retreat to one of Devarana Spa’s treetop treatment pods for a pampering experience beyond compare, or dine at one of the exquisite restaurants before heading back to the comfort of one of the villas and residences which offer a Thai-inspired haven of modern sophistication with luxurious amenities and technology......