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THAILAND
Boutique perfection
Extending into Asia
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has been expanding its hospitality options with Shangri-La Hotel Paris opened recently along with the distinctive Kerry Hotel Pudong Shanghai. It has also been making moves in one of the most populous cities in the world – China’s political, cultural, and educa- tional centre; Beijing. The recently renovated Traders Beijing has 570 tastefully decorated and light-oriental themed rooms coming with views onto peaceful gardens or the towering China World Phase 3 and CCTV build-
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ing. High points of the hotel include the Traders Club, which is a private lounge with incredible views and professional service, and the pillar-less function spaces that overlook gardens. Meanwhile nearby, is sister hotel China World Summit Wing Hotel, Beijing, which has 278 guestrooms (some with views of the Forbidden City), some of the city’s highest dining and entertain- ment venues, plus extensive conference and banqueting spaces. INFO
www.shangri-la.com
Although little over a year old, Hansar Samui is an exquisite gem of a property that is already proving itself to be a charmer, enter- ing in as easily the best hotel in Bophut Bay – if not the whole of Koh Samui island itself. While the waterfront property does not offer as much as mega luxury resorts, the select offerings on hand are of the premium quality. These top-notch offerings include the spacious Luxsa Spa, 74 comfortable and airy sea-facing guestrooms, an open-air bar, a beach-side saltwater infinity pool, plus a well-equipped gym and what could easily be considered Samui’s best restaurant –H Bistro. Although slightly cosily-sized at 8,862 square-metres, it is precisely this cosiness which makes the property so successful, with intimate public areas and a simple design keeping everything at guests’ fingertips. INFO
www.hansarsamui.com; +66 77 245 511
Rocky excursions in Asia Pacific
Things just got a whole lot better at one of the world’s most remote resorts where the phrase ‘getting away fromit all’ has taken on a whole different meaning. The Ayers Rock Resort is a retreat quite like no other, with the serious getaway destination not only offering guests the opportunity to get up and close personal with one of the world’s most famous large sandstone formations, but to also expe- rience comfortable accommodations and a multitude of wonderful
activities.Awhole suite of new Indigenous guest activities has
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just been launched by Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia, including bush tucker yarns, spear and boomerang throwing les- sons, garden walks, and interactive didgeri- doo performances. Accommodation on offer ranges fromthe luxurious Longitude 131° to the Sails in the Desert Hotel, and also include the award-winning Desert Gardens Hotel and the Lodge and Ayers Rock Campground with air-conditioned cabins. INFO
www.ayersrockresort.com.au; +61 1300 134 044
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