Monthly Archives: July 2011

Six Senses’ Soneva Kiri Eco Villa Earth Award

Posted on July 30, 2011 by jimcarr

A prototype of Six Senses Soneva Kiri  Eco Villa was singled out as one of the five unique installations being showcased at the 2011 Earth Awards. The five-day festival ends on July 31 and is being held in the gardens … Continue reading →

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Tamarind Village offers mothers 50% discount in August

Posted on July 24, 2011 by jimcarr

Tamarind Village Spa at Chiang Mai has a special offer for mothers throughout August – a 50% discount on any massage treatment. The Village Spa at Tamarind Village, Chiang Mai is a sister hotel of Rayavadee, Krabi. Mother’s Day in … Continue reading →

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Cruising the Venice of the East

Posted on July 18, 2011 by jimcarr

With the launch of Anantara Cruises, there’s now a way to see a side of Bangkok very few people get a chance to experience. It includes a cruise around Bangkok’s intricate network of waterways, canals and rivers aboard a restored … Continue reading →

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Meeting Baby Boomer expectations

Posted on July 14, 2011 by jimcarr

Andrew Jacka, president of the Thai Spa Association, is the first to agree. The spa industry is not ready to deal with the next big wave in Baby Boomer expectations. The first Baby Boomers are already into their retirement years … Continue reading →

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Anantara’s Pachyderms & Polo Package

Posted on July 13, 2011 by jimcarr

Anantara Hua Hin is offering a special package to guests who would like to attend the 10th anniversary of the King’s Cup Elephant Polo Charity Tournament from Sept. 4-11, 2011. Prices start from BHT 79,000 and include: Accommodation in a … Continue reading →

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Elephant Polo Reporter Competition

Posted on July 13, 2011 by jimcarr

Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas is looking for a young reporter – and by young, they mean someone between 7 and 15 years old – to cover the King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament planned for Hua Hin, Thailand, from Sept … Continue reading →

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Mandarin Oriental adds wellness package

Posted on July 12, 2011 by jimcarr

Mandarin Oriental Bangkok and one of Bangkok’s premier executive health clinics have teamed up to offer a Wellness Retreat Relaxation package. The package includes luxury accommodation at Mandarin Oriental (a superior riverside room or at different rates, an authors’ suite); … Continue reading →

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A fantasy honeymoon with a customized gift registry

Posted on July 11, 2011 by jimcarr

It’s called the Anantara Honeymoon Registry is it’s being offered at five Ana Tara resorts in Thailand and three Ananatara resorts in the Maldives. In developing the concept, Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas partnered with Honeymoon Wishes, founded in 2003 … Continue reading →

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Banyan Tree Academy celebrates 10th anniversary

Posted on July 9, 2011 by jimcarr

Banyan Tree is launching its exclusive Touch of Wellness courses to mark the 10th anniversary of the opening of its spa academy is Phuket. Its Touch of Wellness program is designed specifically for guests and offers a series of wellness … Continue reading →

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Forget the 135 candles …

Posted on July 9, 2011 by jimcarr

Instead, Mandarin Oriental in Bangkok has launched a special residential experience package as part of its 135th anniversary celebrations. The seven-night package includes one free night; accommodation in a luxury room with personal butler service; daily breakfast; daily Internet access; … Continue reading →

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