Pitched under the canopy of luxuriant trees, Oberoi Vanyavilas celebrates the great outdoors. The all-tent resort is located just a few kilometers away from Ranthambore National Park, making it a perfect base to explore the famous tiger reserve.
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Six Senses Fort Barwara: Night in a Rajput Palace
Set within the 700-year-old walls, Six Senses Fort Barwara is a resort of extraordinary. It is not only a place to spend the night but a meticulous conversion project that took nearly 11 years to complete.
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Topas Ecolodge: An Ideal Mountain Retreat
Settled on the verdant hillside of the Hoang Lien mountain range and far from the well-worn tourist path, Topas Ecolodge is literally a retreat. Here, guests can disconnect from the modern hectic world and immerse in the idyllic mountain lifestyle like it has been for centuries.
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Subak: The Path of Water in Bali
For the Balinese, irrigation is not simply providing water for the plants. Instead, there is a sophisticated system known as subak that incorporates many water-related components. Through this path of water, a deep connection between the spiritual, the natural and the human world is created.
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A Weekend Retreat at Six Senses Ninh Van Bay
Overlooking a pristine bay and surrounded by forested mountains, Six Senses Ninh Van Bay gave me the feeling of a remote island. Unlike their bustling counterparts in Nha Trang, the resort is for those searching for relaxation and tranquillity.
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Six Senses Con Dao: An Island Getaway
Voted as the best resort in South East Asia by Travel + Leisure readers, Six Senses Con Dao is a hideaway in its true senses. The resort nestles in a quiet area of Con Dao, a windswept island just off the southeastern coast of Vietnam. Here, guests can sleep deeply to the sound of waves and wake up in a strikingly lush landscape.
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Sofitel Legend Metropole: The Grande Dame of Hanoi
Situated right in the heart of Hanoi, Sofitel Legend Metropole is often hailed as the city’s most storied hotel. The grande dame has welcomed guests since 1901, with timeless elegance and a century-long tradition of hospitality.
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Azerai La Residence : An Art Deco Gem in Hue
Originating from a 1930-built Art Deco mansion, Azerai La Residence is an enchanting place to stay in Hue. The hotel is just a stone’s throw away from Hue Citadel, making it an ideal base to explore the one-time capital of Vietnam.
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Kensington Hotel Seorak: A British Touch in Seoraksan
Concealed in the scenic Seoraksan National Park, Kensington Hotel Seorak is the closest accommodation to Korea’s most famous vacation area. With a mahogany interior and royal emblems, the hotel surely evokes the graceful atmosphere of a British royal residence.
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Sim Cheong: A Magical Performance
Fusing media art and traditional Korean performing arts, the troupe and production team of “Sim Cheong” has created a magical performance that highlights filial piety – a virtue that’s highly valued in Korean society.
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Hoshinoya Guguan: Healing in the Forest
Setting against the backdrop of verdant mountains, Hoshinoya Guguan is one of Taiwan’s newest hot spring resorts. It is located in Guguan, a beautiful valley just 90 minutes away from Taichung City.
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Ryokan and the Japanese Hospitality
To put it simply, a ryokan is a Japanese-style inn. But unlike its Western-style counterpart, the ryokan is an embodiment of the Japanese lifestyle which was treasured and passed down over generations. From the traditional and often historical architecture to a skillful level of attention and service, spending the night at a ryokan is definitely an ideal way to experience the “true Japan”.
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Admire The Transient Beauty of Sakura
Pure and elegant, sakura (or cherry blossoms) has long been an unseparated part of Japanese culture. The flowers symbolize the arrival of spring, marking the time for renewals after a winter sleep. Yet this beauty is short-lived. After their peaks around two weeks, the blossoms start to wither, leaving a carpet of pink blush…
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