Monthly Archives: September 2011

The secret of a long, healthy life

Posted on September 29, 2011 by jimcarr

By Dr. Werawuth Ekkamolkul, MD Dr. Ekkamolkul is one of the medical doctors at S Medical Spa in Bangkok. He practises self-awareness and believes strongly in the middle way to help us deal with whatever life throws at us. Living … Continue reading →

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Edward Norton, Sir Richard Branson to speak at Six Senses’ SLOWLIFE Symposium

Posted on September 26, 2011 by jimcarr

Actor Edward Norton and Sir Richard Branson are among a number of prominent international environmental leaders who will be speaking at the third annual Six Senses SLOWLIFE Symposium held at Soneva Fushi in the Maldives from Oct. 6-9. Edward Norton, … Continue reading →

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Continued strength in business travel

Posted on September 21, 2011 by jimcarr

Look for continued strength in business travel during the second half of 2011. The good news comes from Accor, and is based on a survey of some 10,000 travellers who made business trips during the first six months of 2011. … Continue reading →

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Four Seasons Chiang Mai introduces two new treatments

Posted on September 19, 2011 by jimcarr

The spa at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai has introduced two new treatments inspired by the resort’s natural surroundings and Thai wellness traditions. The Lanna Tok Sen Ritual is an ancient massage technique that traces its roots to the Lanna … Continue reading →

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‘Travel and Tourism needs to do more’

Posted on September 16, 2011 by jimcarr

CONSIDER THIS: Tourism does do much good for sustainability. If it weren’t for tourism, most of the fantastic reserves in South Africa or Nambia would be mines or farms. The land would go to waste. It would be stripped of … Continue reading →

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Four Seasons Thailand Grand Tour

Posted on September 12, 2011 by jimcarr

Four Seasons Hotels Thailand has its own version of the Grand Tour – once a rite of passage for European gentility – that enables guests to discover the sights and sounds and the culture and history of Thailand. The tour … Continue reading →

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When you have no medical insurance …

Posted on September 10, 2011 by jimcarr

Dr Michael Moreton graduated from the Liverpool Medical School and trained as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Montreal, Canada. He is the International Medical Co-ordinator at Bangkok Hospital, Bangkok. Moreton@bgh.co.th British, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand travelers are more casual … Continue reading →

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Another award for Bandara Samui

Posted on September 7, 2011 by jimcarr

Bandara Resort and Spa, Koh Samui, has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor in recognition of the resort’s on-going excellence in performance and service. Bandara Samui received 134 “excellent” or “5-Star” ratings from paying guests. “The tripAdvisor Certificate … Continue reading →

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Mandarin Oriental adds Wellness Package

Posted on September 5, 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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Intelligent Spas still sees promise for spa industry in Asia Pacific

Posted on September 1, 2011 by jimcarr

Intelligent Spas’ latest report on Asia Pacific shows plenty of promise for the industry in the region. It also highlights the importance of the spa industry to tourism, including Thailand, where it brings in US$200 million a year. This does … Continue reading →

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