ALL-INCLUSIVE HOLIDAYS ASIA DESTINATIONS
All-inclusive stays are starting to make their mark in Asia
@Katie_McGonagle
The quiet life
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lurping a bowl of beef pho from a street stall in
Vietnam, struggling to twist the garlicky noodles of Thai-style sukiyaki around chopsticks, or getting a hit of sharp-but-sweet papaya salad som tam while standing at the side of the street – these are all rites of passage for any visitor to Asia’s culinary hotspots. So with street food this good, why go all-inclusive? It’s a fair question, but with a rising tide of hotels starting to offer all-inclusive options, there’s clearly something to the trend. Following in the footsteps of the
Indian Ocean, where luxury resorts have redefined ‘all-inclusive’ to encompass spa treatments, sports and excursions, staying all-inclusive in Asia is about more than just food and drink. The packages are
as diverse as the countries they cover, from uber-luxury camps in the highlands of Thailand to chilled-out beach resorts in Bali, but one thing almost all have in common is – contrary to the reputation of some all-
inclusive resorts – encouraging guests to get to know the local area. So there should be plenty of time for that street snack after all.
w THAILAND: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS As the region’s most established beach
destination, Thailand has the greatest choice of all-inclusive resorts, generally clustered
around popular package spots such as Phuket, Hua Hin, or larger islands such as Koh Samui. “There are a number of
great all-inclusive options in Thailand, particularly in Khao Lak,” says Hayes & Jarvis destination manager Matthew Clift. “I’d recommend the Apsara Beachfront Resort & Villas. It’s on the beach and surrounded by unspoilt natural parks. The all-inclusive option offers both Thai and international dining menus, and guests can even learn how to cook like the locals with a free Thai cooking class.”
4 February 2016
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