Indigo Pearl

Location. Overlooking quiet Nai Yang Beach on Phuket’s northwest shore in Phuket, Thailand, Indigo Pearl is adjacent to Sirinath National Park. This hotel is one half kilometer from Nai Yang National Park and three kilometer from Phuket International Airport. Hotel Features. Designed to reflect Phuket’s tin mining past, Indigo Pearl is a resort featuring polished colored cement floors, blackened stainless steel with brass rivets and Thai silks and floral art. Contemporary art and found industrial art also are components of the design. Rooms, cottages and suites are scattered among lagoons and jungle. The resort offers a day spa that utilizes natural ingredients in its body scrubs, wraps and massages. Recreation opportunities include swimming in three meandering pools, tennis, aerobics and yoga. A variety of dining options from four restaurants include grill favorites, Thai fine dining, casual caf

 

Thara Patong Resort & Spa

Location. Swiss Belhotel Thara Resort is tucked along popular Patong Beach on Phuket Island in Thailand. The hotel is located close to Phuket Town and the main entertainment and shopping districts of Patong Beach. Hotel Features. On site dining includes Tantawan Restaurant that specializes in seafood and Thai cuisine. La Piazza Ristorante Italiano serves homemade pastas and pizzas cooked in wood ovens. Tandoor Indian Restaurant resonates with the music of India and serves authentic Indian dishes. A pool bar offers Asian and Thai light meals, while Baskin Robbins is famous worldwide for its ice cream, bakery and coffee. Function rooms accommodate up to 50 people and offer Internet access. This resort features two free form pools with a spa tub and a children’s pool. A fitness center contains cardiovascular and weight training equipment. Thara Spa offers soothing oil treatments that include traditional Thai massage. Other treatments offered are herbal and Swedish massages, papaya body wraps and apricot scrubs. Guestrooms. This hotel features 171 guestrooms and one and two bedroom suites with tropical garden and pool views from private balconies. Rooms are enhanced with Thai fabric accents, marble or terra cotta floors and ceiling fans. Many suites feature separate living rooms, kitchenettes and minibars. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers. Expert Tip. This Thai property houses a whimsically designed children’s pool that features a waterfall, a mushroom shower, a mini beach and water spouting whale sculptures.

 

Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel

Located on the east bank of the Chao Phya River, the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, is just 16 miles (26 kilometers) from the Don Muang Bangkok International Airport. Adjacent to the hotel is River City Shopping Centre, one of Thailand’s largest shopping venues. Other attractions in the vicinity include Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun), Pasteur Institute (Snake Farm), and Chinatown, all within one mile of the Sheraton. The Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, National Museum, and the Weekend Market at Chatuchak Park are less than 10 miles away. The Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel rests directly on the River of Kings, also known as the Chao Phya River, making for incredible views throughout the entire hotel. Amenities include separate spas for men and women, two pools and two on site restaurants, Lobby Lounge and Aqua Sala & Bar. The Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel’s guestrooms include panoramic views of the fabled River of Kings. The 740 guestrooms in the 28 floor hotel are decorated in pastels and teakwood, with a touch of Thai style and modern furnishings. All guestrooms are soundproofed and amenities include satellite television, minibars, turndown service, in room safes and dial up Internet access. The Royal Orchid Sheraton provides the perfect atmosphere for leisure, dining and relaxation in Bangkok.

 

La Flora Resort & Spa

Location. Positioned along the Andaman Sea in Khao Lak, Phang Nga, Thailand, La Flora Resort & Spa stands three kilometers from Khao Lak National Park. Hotel Features. This resort offers complimentary breakfasts each morning, and View 59 Restaurant specializes in Thai and western dishes. Beachfront dining overlooks the Andaman Sea. Poolside and rooms service are also offered. Function space, complimentary wireless Internet access, and fax and photocopy services are available. Leisure activities include swimming and sunning at the outdoor pool and children’s pool, or relaxing in the steam room, sauna or spa tub. Spa La Flora practices a holistic approach that includes Samsala Body Scrubs, traditional Thai massage, Andaman Salt Scrubs and Aromatic Milk Baths. This resort also offers complimentary use of mountain bikes, non motorized water sports equipment, yoga classes and Thai cooking classes. Guestrooms. A three story property, La Flora Resort & Spa offers 70 guestrooms and villas with balconies or patios. All accommodations provide contemporary d

 

The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata

The Oberoi Grand Kolkata, affectionately known as the ”Grande Dame of Calcutta,” provides sophisticated accommodations in Chowringhee, the heart of Kolkata, India’s commercial district and shopping center. The second largest city in India and one of most populous in the world, Kolkata is India’s cultural center, famed for its poetry, music, art and cinema. Local attractions near the Oberoi Grand Kolkata include Victoria Memorial, British Raj’s answer to the Taj Mahal; the Maiden, an enormous park often called the ”lungs” of Kolkata; and Kalighat, an important temple to Kali, the goddess from whom Kolkata reportedly takes its name. The Oberoi Grand Kolkata’s neo classical fa

 

Phuket Orchid Resort

Location. The Phuket Orchid Resort is located two blocks from Karon Beach in Phuket, Thailand. This property stands three kilometers from Kata Beach and seven kilometers from Patong Beach. Hotel Features. The Phuket Orchid Resort is configured in the style of a Thai village, with manicured tropical gardens and cascading water features. Le Bayon serves international cuisine, the resort bar offers poolside refreshments and Il Ponte’s features a pizza corner. This property hosts nightly Thai style entertainment. A lobby nook offers high speed Internet access, and wireless Internet access is available in public areas of the hotel. The resort’s on site shopping center displays beachwear and Thai handicrafts. Aromavera Spa offers Thai massage and beauty services, while poolside massage may be requested at the resort’s three outdoor pools. Supervised childcare programs feature Thai crafts and outdoor activities. Guestrooms. This resort offers 525 air conditioned guestrooms featuring dial up Internet access, satellite television and VCRs. Accommodations are equipped with in room safes. Guestrooms reflect Thai design with tile floors, Thai fabrics and warm color schemes. Minibars are provided. Room feature private balconies. Bathrooms contain showers only. Expert Tip. The Phuket Orchid Resort arranges Phi Phi Island, Phang Nga village and coral garden tours upon request.

 

Phuket Orchid Resort

Location. The Phuket Orchid Resort is located two blocks from Karon Beach in Phuket, Thailand. This property stands three kilometers from Kata Beach and seven kilometers from Patong Beach. Hotel Features. The Phuket Orchid Resort is configured in the style of a Thai village, with manicured tropical gardens and cascading water features. Le Bayon serves international cuisine, the resort bar offers poolside refreshments and Il Ponte’s features a pizza corner. This property hosts nightly Thai style entertainment. A lobby nook offers high speed Internet access, and wireless Internet access is available in public areas of the hotel. The resort’s on site shopping center displays beachwear and Thai handicrafts. Aromavera Spa offers Thai massage and beauty services, while poolside massage may be requested at the resort’s three outdoor pools. Supervised childcare programs feature Thai crafts and outdoor activities. Guestrooms. This resort offers 525 air conditioned guestrooms featuring dial up Internet access, satellite television and VCRs. Accommodations are equipped with in room safes. Guestrooms reflect Thai design with tile floors, Thai fabrics and warm color schemes. Minibars are provided. Room feature private balconies. Bathrooms contain showers only. Expert Tip. The Phuket Orchid Resort arranges Phi Phi Island, Phang Nga village and coral garden tours upon request.

 

Rawi Warin Resort and Spa

Location. Langham Place Eco Resort and Spa harmonizes with the surrounding foothills of Koh Lanta Island in Krabi, Thailand. This resort rests amid landscaped gardens along the crystalline waters of Klong Tob Bay on the Andaman Sea. Hotel Features. Six restaurants and bars include the bay view Watermark Seafood/Grill Restaurant that prepares grilled seafood, barbecued meats and Mediterranean fare. The Wave Bar offers signature cocktails, tapas, select wines and cigars. Cocktail developer Vichit Somboonchok created the Mojotini specifically for Mojo’s Sports Bar & Pub, and the Stream Pool Bar provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Auntie Mae’s Bakery and Deli serves Auntie Mae’s original recipe bagels, muffins, croissants, breads and desserts. A 150 square meter function room accommodates up to 100 people, and a business center offers wired and wireless Internet access. The fitness center features a range of cardiovascular and strength training equipment with hardwood floor and natural light. Four outdoor pools include an infinity pool and a children’s pool with a water slide. PADI certified instructors conduct daily dive trips to the Bida Islands, Koh Haa, Phi Phi Ley, King Cruiser Wreck and to the infamous Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. A music room features acoustically designed listening areas, and a library loans DVDs for use in the resort’s 24 seat mini theater. The Kids’ Corner offers children’s activities and programs. Guestrooms. This two story resort offers 183 guestrooms and villas that extend onto ocean , garden and pool view balconies. Accommodations include coffeemakers and minibars and Rooms are equipped with satellite television. Room d

 

The Leela Palace Kempinski Ban

Location. Positioned on nine acres of landscaped gardens graced by a calm lagoon, The Leela Palace Kempinski Ban is adjacent to the KGA Golf Course in Bangalore, India. Hindustan Airport is located 45 kilometers away. Hotel Features. This Art Deco style hotel draws inspiration from the architecture of the Royal Palace of Mysore and the palaces of the Vijayanagar Empire. Gold leaf domes, arches and ornate ceilings reflect the grandeur of a bygone era. Dining options include Zen restaurant that prepares oriental dishes rooted in the culinary traditions of Japan, Thailand, Korea, Singapore and Bali. Live stations serve teppanyaki, yakitori, Korean barbecue, sushi, sashimi, tamaki and makimono. Rice wines and soju enhance the culinary experience. Citrus offers an open display kitchen concept, and serves international, Mediterranean and Indian cuisine. Jamavar recreates the distinctive cooking styles and dining rituals of India’s nobility. The Library Bar is symbolic of an old English lounge where smooth martinis and fine cigars reign supreme. Function rooms, The Grand Ballroom and The Royal Ballroom accommodate between 20 and 500 people. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. The 20,000 square foot holistic Spa offers a spa tub, steam rooms, saunas and massage treatment rooms. The fitness facility contains Cyber and Pricor cardiovascular equipment. The hotel’s outdoor pool is bordered by a sundeck. Guestrooms. This six story hotel offers 357 guestrooms that feature balconies with garden, pool or city views. Rooms include flat screen televisions and DVD players. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers. Royal Club Rooms include 24 hour butler service, round trip airport transfers via luxury car transport, and five signature food and beverage presentations. This room category includes full breakfasts, afternoon snacks, high tea and l

 

The Imperial Chiang Mai Resort, Spa & Sport Club

The Imperial Chiang Mai Resort in Thailand is a one of a kind resort in Chiang Mai, located right on the banks of the Ping River and with a spectacular mountain backdrop. The refreshing climate and relaxed rhythm of living has made this a favorite retreat for nature lovers and locals alike seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city. Nestled in the countryside off of Mae Rim Road, guests are just minutes away from the Elephant Camps, Queen’s Botanical Gardens and City Hall, yet the resort is still far enough away to be quiet and serene. The Imperial features two restaurants: Venezia serves Italian specialties and the Garden View Terrace features local Thai and international style cuisine. On site entertainment includes a piano bar and lounge open for cocktails and refreshments, game room, Thai cooking classes, library and outdoor campfire parties for families. Recreational facilities include a spa and traditional Thai massage services, two outdoor pools, karaoke room, tennis and squash courts, table tennis and darts, badminton, health club and polo club. The hotel also has 24 hour front desk service, tour assistance, limousine service, currency exchange and a business center. Guestrooms offer gorgeous views of the mountains and fragrant fruit trees, rustic style furnishings, air conditioning, satellite television, refrigerators, minibars, bathrobes and slippers, and coffeemakers. Guests will appreciate the warmth and hospitality of the Imperial Chiang Mai Resort staff, as well as the natural wonders and tranquility that are unique to Southeast Asia.

 

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