The Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai

The Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai

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Although 1876 was the ‘official’ opening year of the Oriental Hotel, the origin of the ‘Oriental’ side of the Mandarin Oriental can be traced back as early as 1863, when two Americans, Captain Atkins Dyer and William West, opened the Oriental Hotel in Bangkok, Siam (now Thailand): however, the original building burnt down only two years later, on 11 June 1865.[2]

However, the history of the ‘Mandarin’ side of the group is comparatively recent: the The Mandarin hotel only opened in 1963, in the Central District of Hong Kong Island. In 1973, The Excelsior Hotel, which continues to use a separate brand today, opened in Causeway Bay.The property was intended and conceptualized as a palace and because of this you find royalty stamped all over. Extreme detailing and care has been insured into all aspects of the resort, starting from the moment you land till you check out. A lot of hard work has been done in ensuring that each room transports the guest to the good old days and the place sparkles with excellence and hospitality. 

Each room is drenched in luxury and comfort. A stay in any room even for a small duration of time is an epic to life and every fiber of your being feels more alive than ever. From private swimming pools attached to the rooms, to courtyards, the resort not only offers breathtaking features within the premises but also allows the guests to enjoy the natural landscapes. as possible from local produce (lobster with the giant citrus fruit they call shaddock; jerk shrimp with mango; cashew fruit with rocket). Nelson may have called his posting to Antigua 'infernal', but a week at Hermitage Bay feels pretty close to heaven.

If its rates seem steep, it also has a three-star sister resort, Cocos (00 1 268 460 2626; www.cocoshotel.com; Sea View Cottages from US$270), which represents such good value that most guests keep it a secret. On the west of the island, it has superb views of coast around Lignumvitae Bay and an idyllic beach. The rooms, all with balconies, are plainly furnished (no televisions or air con), and the bathrooms verge on austere. But the setting is perfect, and meals, drinks (including cocktails and wine), snorkelling and kayaks, are included

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The Bulgari Resort, Bali BALI

THE Bulgari  Resorts, Bali Bali

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Bulgari Resort Bali is located in one of the most exclusive destinations in the world, a veritable emblem of the tropical exoticism of the Orient, combining the breathtaking beauty of unspoiled nature of Bali beach resorts with a sophisticated contemporary design born from the encounter between traditional Balinese forms and high Italian style. The quality of the services along with the views of the Indian Ocean offered by its magnificent position 150 meters over the sea are the perfect introduction to the second luxury hotels from Bulgari Hotels & Resorts.

Sotirios Boulgaris, born in an Aromanian village known as Kalarites, a son of Bulgarian immigrants, began his career as a jeweller in his home village Paramythia[2] (Epirus, Greece), where his first store can still be seen. In 1877, he left for Corfu and then Naples. In 1881 he finally moved to Rome, where in 1884 he founded his company and opened his second shop in Via Sistina. The store in Via Sistina was then replaced by the current flagship store in Via dei Condotti opened in 1905 by Bulgari with the help of his two sons, Costantino (1889–1973) and Giorgio (1890–1966)

There are five grades of rooms here and unsurprisingly, top dog, the super-private Osprey Suite, is the pick of the bunch. Jaw-dropping views, separate sunken lounge, freestanding oval handmade stone bath and terrace spa, plus state-of-the-art audiovisual gadgets (including a laptop). On a more affordable tip, we also love the 11 Flinders Suites (which have dreamy day-beds for terrace chilling), and five Ocean Retreats (with fabulous freestanding tubs and fireplaces).

Stone fortress atop a nearly 500-foot bluff, high above a white-sand beach accessible only by funicular. With an emphasis on drama, the common spaces and 59 spacious villas fuse the spirit of Bali with sophisticated Italian design

It has colourful lighs blook like a blue theme

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Laucala Island

Laucala Island

Laucala (pronounced [is one of a triplet of small islands that lie to the east of Thurston Point on the island of Taveuni in Fiji. The privately owned islands are the site of the exclusive Laucala Resort.

The total land area of the main island is 12 square kilometers. It is 5 kilometers long with a maximum width of 3 kilometers, narrowing to 1.5 kilometers in some places. The other two islands in the group are Qamea several hundred meters to the west and Matagi.The property was intended and conceptualized as a palace and because of this you find royalty stamped all over. Extreme detailing and care has been insured into all aspects of the resort, starting from the moment you land till you check out. A lot of hard work has been done in ensuring that each room transports the guest to the good old days and the place sparkles with excellence and hospitality. 

Each room is drenched in luxury and comfort. A stay in any room even for a small duration of time is an epic to life and every fiber of your being feels more alive than ever. From private swimming pools attached to the rooms, to courtyards, the resort not only offers breathtaking features within the premises but also allows the guests to enjoy the natural landscapes. A boat ride is another addition to the glamour of Udaivillas that you cannot afford to miss.

ntigua means "ancient" in Spanish after an icon in Seville Cathedral, 

"Santa Maria de la Antigua"—St. Mary of the Old Cathedral.[3] The name Waladli[4] comes from the indigenous inhabitants and means approximately "our own".[citation needed] The island's circumference is roughly 87 km (54 mi) and its area 281 km2 (108 sq mi). Its population was 80,161 (at the 2011 Census).[5] The economy is mainly reliant on tourism, with the agricultural sector serving the domestic market.

Treading lightly on scrub-covered dunes above the sea, luxe Kangaroo Island boutique hotel Southern Ocean Lodge is an exquisite designer haven. Solitude, serenity and privacy are what guests are paying for – staying here you get the feeling there’s no-one else within miles (and there probably isn’t). Calming, contemporary interiors embrace the outdoors, with all-inclusive food, drinks and activities adding to a restful stay. Outside Australia's Galapagos awaits, from kangaroos and seals to wild beaches and spectacular coastal rocks.AT THE HOTEL

Destination spa, wine cellar, library lounge with board games and DVDs, mountain bikes. In rooms: free WiFi, sound system with MP3 input, minibar, Li’Tya toiletries and outdoor terrace with day-bed. Selected suites have flatscreen TVs, DVD players and EcoSmart fires.its very good 

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Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley

Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley

An ultra-luxury conservation-based resort occupying just one percent of a 7,000 nature reserve in the Greater Blue Mountain World Heritage Area.A scenic 2.5 hour drive from Sydney, located on Australia's Great Dividing Range between the Wollemi National Park and the Gardens of Stone National Park, within the World Heritage-listed Greater Blue Mountains. The resort occupies just one percent of its own 7,000 acre conservancy. The Wolgan Valley is approximately 26 kilometres long and seven kilometres wide. The Wolgan River cuts a deep gorge through the sandstone in part of the valley, forming a bottleneck that is only one kilometre wide. Steep cliffs contrast with the gentle curve of the valley floor and a picturesque road winds along the river to reach the resort on the eastern end

OUR FAVOURITE ROOMS

There are five grades of rooms here and unsurprisingly, top dog, the super-private Osprey Suite, is the pick of the bunch. Jaw-dropping views, separate sunken lounge, freestanding oval handmade stone bath and terrace spa, plus state-of-the-art audiovisual gadgets (including a laptop). On a more affordable tip, we also love the 11 Flinders Suites (which have dreamy day-beds for terrace chilling), and five Ocean Retreats (with fabulous freestanding tubs and fireplaces).

POOLSIDE

No full-size pool, but there’s an infinity-edge plunge pool outside on the terrace by the restaurant, plus hot tubs in the Remarkable Suites and Osprey Pavilion. A short walk away, Hanson Bay has consistent surf for a rough-and-tumble swim.

PACKING TIPS

Leave your ego at home. Sure, you’re paying for the privilege of being here (and it is a privilege), but management takes a first-name-basis approach, and the vibe is casual and unfussed. Don’t expect to hear any obsequious ‘sirs’ or ‘ma’ms’.

ALSO

Backed by an impressive limestone wall and with imported Roman floor tiles, the multi-faceted lobby area has something for everyone. The bar and restaurant occupy a large part of it, but there’s also a walk-in wine cellar in-the-round, a shop selling local produce, arts and crafts, a sunken lounge area with a too-cool French fireplace suspended from the ceiling, racks of quirky books and hip magazines, and an outdoor extension with a plunge pool.

Only kids over 10 years old are allowed. Extra beds can be provided for AU$600 a person (with a minimum of two guests in each room).it has good view of mountain. early in the mornin sun rises like a rabbit red eyes its make good 

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Southern Ocean Lodge KANGAROO ISLAND

Southern Ocean Lodge
KANGAROO ISLAND

Treading lightly on scrub-covered dunes above the sea, luxe Kangaroo Island boutique hotel Southern Ocean Lodge is an exquisite designer haven. Solitude, serenity and privacy are what guests are paying for – staying here you get the feeling there’s no-one else within miles (and there probably isn’t). Calming, contemporary interiors embrace the outdoors, with all-inclusive food, drinks and activities adding to a restful stay. Outside Australia's Galapagos awaits, from kangaroos and seals to wild beaches and spectacular coastal rocks.AT THE HOTEL

Destination spa, wine cellar, library lounge with board games and DVDs, mountain bikes. In rooms: free WiFi, sound system with MP3 input, minibar, Li’Tya toiletries and outdoor terrace with day-bed. Selected suites have flatscreen TVs, DVD players and EcoSmart fires.

Practically everything is included, from transfers and sailing tuition to Champagne and a massage in the small spa, by way of up to four good à la carte meals a day made as far as possible from local produce (lobster with the giant citrus fruit they call shaddock; jerk shrimp with mango; cashew fruit with rocket). Nelson may have called his posting to Antigua 'infernal', but a week at Hermitage Bay feels pretty close to heaven.i has good room service and facilities

If its rates seem steep, it also has a three-star sister resort, Cocos  which represents such good value that most guests keep it a secret. On the west of the island, it has superb views of coast around Lignumvitae Bay and an idyllic beach. The rooms, all with balconies, are plainly furnished (no televisions or air con), and the bathrooms verge on austere. But the setting is perfect, and meals, drinks (including cocktails and wine), snorkelling and kayaks, are included

Have you ever wanted to feel how kings and queens of yester years lived and pampered themselves? The answer is Udaipur which is a vibrant, colorful spice in the ever amazing Rajasthan, India and is known for its romantic fervor, manmade lake and luxury. Udaipur has hosted a number of high profile marriages and is a favorite honeymoon destination in India.

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Turks and Caicos Islands Parrot Cay Resort

Turks and Caicos Islands Parrot Cay Resort

Parrot Cay by COMO is an award-winning Turks and Caicos luxury resort set on its own private island. With 1,000 unspoilt acres and mile-long beach, we deliver foot-in-the-sand luxury. All rooms, suites and beach villas have soothing interiors along with COMO’s service ethic, holistic therapies, yoga, diving and worldclass cuisine.rom its personalised service and sophisticated cuisine to its distinctive design and island beach, our Turks and Caicos luxury resort works hard to tailor the experience to your needs. This is because we know that everyone has a different idea of what a beach holiday should comprise.

There are probably more all-inclusives per head of population on Antigua than on any other island on earth. But although many of them conform to the mass-market stereotype, there are long-established exceptions such as Jumby Bay, part of the classy Rosewood empire, which is set on a 300-acre private island two kilometres off the coast (and is currently closed for refurbishment until next year).

However, the newest and loveliest addition to the island's hotels, all-inclusive or not, is Hermitage Bay, named after the supremely secluded crescent beach, above which rises a steep verdant hillside dotted with 17 handsome wooden cottages, each with a plunge pool. There are a further eight cottages close to the sand; they are smaller and lack plunge pools but have other advantages, not least their location. All have modish minimalist interiors, shaded verandahs and silvery wallaba-shingle hip roofs just like the ones in nearby Nelson's Dockyard, the exquisite Georgian settlement built by the British navy in the 18th century.our menus draw from the Caribbean’s rich seafood larder while emphasising all that is fresh, local and organic wherever possible. Our relaxed poolside Lotus restaurant serves light Caribbean-inspired dishes during the day and contemporary Asian at night, while the Terrace restaurant specialises in modern Mediterranean.

Our delicious and nutritious COMO Shambhala Cuisine, meanwhile, maximises energy and wellbeing, and our extensive room service menus let you enjoy meals in complete privacy with beach picnics, tiki hut dinners and poolside meals at your villa.

Our highly customised level of service is always combined with gourmet culinary offerings, all in the most secluded of private island environments.

We will confidently arrange the entire event from flowers to music and a castaway seafood feast. Celebrations can also be held at the privately owned residences that comprise Parrot Cay Estate.

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THE OBEROI UDAIVILAS, UDAIPUR

THE OBEROI UDAIVILAS, UDAIPUR 

vey good viewslocated on the bank of Lake Pichola, The Oberoi, Udaivilas stands on the 200 year old hunting grounds of the Maharana of Mewar. Spread over a luxurious fifty acres, which includes a twenty-acre wildlife sanctuary w

ith deer and wild boar, The Oberoi Udaivilas affords spectacular views across the verdant gardens and sparkling Lake Pichola.

The hotel's intricate layout of interconnecting domes and corridors reflects the layout of Udaipur itself - whose seven lakes are linked by canals. These domes and walkways are flooded with sunlight, caressed by balmy breezes and offer magnificent views of the lake and gardens.Guests enter the Kohinoor Suite through a private courtyard bathed in sunlight. Within the suite, a natural palette is lifted by subtle gold furnishings and wall frescoes. A master bedroom, twin bedroom and living room afford access to a private pool with outside dining, while inside is another dining room and work space.The inner sanctum of our spa is majestic Sulphur-crested cockatoo perching on resort balcony.

In June 2004, Mulpha Australia Limited acquired Hayman, and, in January 2010, after almost six years of planning, design and environmental consultations, the final approvals were granted. The initial phase of this strategic plan has included revitalisation of the Hayman pool and the construction of luxurious new Kerry Hill designed beach villas.

Hayman re-opened on 1 August 2011 after five months of extensive restoration on the island, due to the severe impact of Tropical Cyclone Anthony and cyclone Yasi earlier that year. This period of closure enabled Hayman to complete the repairs required to landscapes, guest and accommodation areas, activity facilities and essential infrastructure as well as undertake other planned projects.

Commander George Nares gave Hayman its name in honour of Thomas Hayman, his navigator. The two carried out many exploits together, becoming the first to pass through the Suez Canal and completing a dangerous navigation around Antarctica.In the surrounds of the resort, a new botanical garden has some 33,000 new plants and 327 new plant species having been introduced by landscape designer, horticulturalist and personality, Jamie Durie, who was engaged to replant Hayman's 16 hectares of gardens.

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Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp, Botswana

Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp, Botswana

The Okavanago Delta offers one of the very best safari destinations on the planet. This oasis of rivers and lagoons in the middle of the Kalahari Desert is filled with an abundance of wildlife. Here, you’ll have the chance to see a vast array of birds, lion, cheetah, leopard, hippo, elephant, buffalo, mongoose and more. Guests stay in deluxe private tents – just nine are on the property – each featuring an oversized indoor tub, outdoor shower and private plunge pool. In addition to game drives in four-wheel drive vehicles, excursions by dugout canoes and electric 

“eco-boats” are available. All meals are included, as well as champagne, fine wine, beer and cocktails.In 1947, Australian aviation pioneer, Reginald Ansett acquired the island. Work began on the Royal Hayman Hotel, which opened in 1950 by Australian Deputy Prime Minister, Sir Arthur Fadden in anticipation of a royal visit to Australia, for which Hayman was granted a Royal Charter.

Hayman soon earned the reputation as Australia’s foremost leisure and honeymoon destination[citation needed] and attracted widespread international recognition.[citation needed] Arrival on Hayman was by Catalina and Sandringham flying boat. These days, guests to the island arrive by Hayman's private fleet of luxury motor yachts, and private charter helicopter or Air Whitsunday seaplane.

By July 1985, a two-year, A$300 million project commenced to transform the island into a "true luxury lifestyle destination" and in 1987 Hayman was invited to join The Leading Hotels of the World. The resort undertook another significant renovation in 2001 and received many of its modern five-star luxury amenities.Edwin Embury, a schoolteacher, dreamer, and amateur scientist established a biological research laboratory on the island in 1933. The abundant wildlife and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef made Hayman an ideal base for scientific discovery.Its is very good its has good rooms and also wifi facilities

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One&Only Hayman Island Great Barrier Reef, Australia

One&Only Hayman Island Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, One&Only Hayman Island is the northernmost of the Whitsunday Islands off Queensland’s coast. This private island resort reflects the harmony of nature set against the backdrop of the Coral Sea. You’ll enjoy elegant resort living in suites, villas, rooms and penthouses tucked among glistening pools, lush gardens and an expansive stretch of pristine white sands. Each accommodation was designed to take advantage of the awe-inspiring views of the island and its natural surroundings. Guests have access to an incredible variety of wildlife, including exotic fish and a 400-pound grouper named Jacko, cockatoos, wallabies and kookaburras. It also offers the ideal combination of activities and indulgences for water sports enthusiasts as well as foodies.

English Harbour on the south-eastern coast is famed for its protected shelter during violent storms. It is the site of a restored British colonial naval station called "Nelson's Dockyard" after Captain Horatio Nelson. It is very good in the worldToday English Harbour and the neighbouring village of Falmouth are internationally famous as a yachting and sailing destination and provisioning centre. During Antigua Sailing Week, at the end of April and beginning of May, the annual world-class regatta brings many sailing vessels and sailors to the island to play sports.Captain James Cook first charted these waters in 1770.

Map of the Whitsunday Group

Whitsundays’ fishermen Bob and Bert Hallam established the Great Barrier Reef Game Fish Angling Club in 1935, attracting local and international game fishing enthusiasts who arrived by coastal steamer. One of them was Zane Grey, American novelist, filmmaker and big game fisherman. Grey planted the first coconut palm on the island and, in 1936, Hayman became the idyllic tropical backdrop for his comedy drama, ‘White Death’.[citation needed]Antigua and Barbuda became an independent state withinCHILDREN

Only kids over 10 years old are allowed. Extra beds can be provided for AU$600 a person (with a minimum of two guests in each room).

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ECO‐FRIENDLY

Southern Ocean Lodge is an eco-attuned operator. It’s rainwater reliant, with breezeway ventilation, and an advanced greywater/compost recycling system. A solar power system is also planned and the lodge runs local environmental projects.

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Hermitage Bay, Antigua

Hermitage Bay, Antigua 

Hermitage Bay offers the ultimate in barefoot luxury as a five-star resort that has transformed how most of us view all-inclusives. The property’s 25 cottages are nestled into 16 acres of brilliant tropical gardens, fronted by a magnificent beach with white, powdery sands. Toast to glorious sunsets with only the finest true Champagne from your private infinity plunge pool and enjoy Garden Spa treatments influenced by ancient Eastern concepts of chakra. Gourmet fare is focused around locally sourced ingredients infused into Jamaican, 

Chinese and Indian dishes, served at a multi-tiered restaurant overlooking the water. The all-inclusive plan includes three meals a day and an afternoon snack, premium-brand drinks, house wines and French Champagne in the winter as well as a host of activities like snorkeling, kayaking and windsurfing along with yoga, Pilates and meditation classes.THE RESORT.its very good in one of themOver 32,000 people live in the capital city, St. John's, at 17°6′N 61°45′W. The capital is situated in the north-west and has a deep harbour which is able to accommodate large cruise ships.

 Other leading population settlements are All Saints (3,412) and Liberta (2,239), according to the 2001 census.English Harbour on the south-eastern coast is famed for its protected shelter during violent storms. It is the site of a restored British colonial naval station called "Nelson's Dockyard" after Captain Horatio Nelson. Today English Harbour and the neighbouring village of Falmouth are internationally famous as a yachting and sailing destination and provisioning centre. During Antigua Sailing Week, at the end of April and beginning of May, the annual world-class regatta brings many sailing vessels and sailors to the island to play sportsFor a local flavour, island-produced natural beauty ingredients are a star attraction, too, including Bay of Shoals Mineral Salts, Australian pink clay, eucalyptus, lavender and Ligurian honey. Start in the steam room and wrap up with a rainshower to emerge refreshed and reinvigorated. If the super-fresh sea air hasn't already soothed away your stress!

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