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The proud flagship of JW Marriott Hotels and Resorts in Vietnam, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort and Spa will open its doors to public in January 2017, making it the first international luxury hotel brand on Phu Quoc island. The resort offers a selection of 243 lavish rooms, suites, apartments and villas. Bill Bensley’s whimsical touches now blend harmoniously with modern comfort and JW world-class service to make an exceptional stay. At a 54 square-meter minimum, the resort’s guestrooms provide generous space for indulgence.  Let your imagination run wild. The design narrative is based on a mythical academy of learning with each building on the premises modeled after an academic department. Famed architect Bill Bensley has woven his magic into every detail. The emerald color of the ocean paints a perfect backdrop to the palate on which the architecture thrives. Each detail has been carefully crafted in accordance to its inspiration. Wherever you turn in this r...

As we approach the year end of 2016, Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort fondly looks back retrospectively on its feats and achievements throughout the exciting year. As Bali’s favourite luxury holiday resort, it has come such a long way since opening near the brink of 2013, going through a good deal of progress, changes and improvements along the way, and securing itself as one of the most prestigious five-star resorts in Nusa Dua. Here, we look back at the milestones and accolades in this not-so distant past. Ever since wowing delegates from the APEC summit three years ago shortly after its opening, Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort has also made the holidaying dreams of travellers and loyal Accor guests worldwide come true, as Bali’s first and only French luxury hotel brand, putting forth an exquisite combination of French elegance and flair with warm Balinese hospitality, rich culture and fine arts.  The resort’s outlets, achieved high acclaim among connoisseurs. C...

The Sanya EDITION celebrated its official launch on Friday, Dec 9, with a glamorous opening party. Over 200 socialites, celebrities and international media attended the grand opening of the beachfront property, the latest addition to EDITION hotels, the brand conceived by legendary hotel visionary Ian Schrager in a partnership with Marriott International. Continuing to expand his global influence, The Sanya EDITION is Ian Schrager’s first hotel in China. As part of the opening celebrations, guests attended the launch of the stylish Limited EDITION shop displaying exclusive pieces of art co-curated by UCCA (Ullens Center for Contemporary Art) Beijing and Steven Giles of BASE PROJECT. Visitors were invited to dine at Market at EDITION, one of the hotels several specialty restaurants, before heading to the spectacular rooftop Sky bar for the after party with a headline set from Shanghai-based DJ Cara. From this vantage point, guests were treated to a brilliant fireworks display over t...

Mandarin Oriental, New York and award-winning designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy, founders of the luxury fashion label Rodarte, are excited to unveil a rare collection of original sketches drawn by Kate Mulleavy exclusively for the property. Ms. Mulleavy’s sketches are hand-illustrated pieces of art, which are rare and collectible, blending Rodarte’s widely-acclaimed modern femininity with whimsical touches celebrating the property’s idyllic setting in New York City. The first of the collection’s five sketches has debuted on November 16, 2016.  Created to serve as a limited-edition piece of artwork for both art and fashion enthusiasts, the first sketch would be personally signed by the designers and gifted to select guests throughout the holiday season. Inspired by the seasonal transitions characteristic of the city, this launch sketch was Kate Mulleavy’s visualization of the Rodarte woman clad in an intricate frock and set against a backdrop of vibrant cherry blossoms in Ce...

Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel immerses travellers in Thailand’s rich cultural heritage. In the luxurious sanctuary of Anantara Spa, journeys move beyond relaxation to offer nostalgic pampering, highlighted by the signature 90-minute Siam 2482 treatment. This unique therapy is exclusive to Anantara Spa Siam Bangkok and was inspired by the Kingdom of Thailand’s history. BE 2482 is the year the kingdom changed its name from Siam to Thailand. To commemorate this momentous date, Anantara Spa developed a signature massage to reflect the cultural fusion of that time, incorporating healing traditions from Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and China. Four distinctive massage styles provide unique pathways to holistic wellbeing. Two bamboo sticks are used to invigorate the circulation. Stretching and pressure point techniques enhance flexibility and energy flow. Eight herbal compresses, each wrapped in a fabric of healing indigo, soothe tension, aches and pains. Foot reflexology promotes overall...

Autograph Collection Hotels , Marriott International’s distinguished portfolio of independent hotels recognized for celebrating individuality, announced today its debut of four properties in Asia next year. In 2017, the brand will open The Shanhaitian Resort Sanya in China, The Majestic Hotel and Hotel Stripes in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and RYSE hotel in Seoul, South Korea. Autograph Collection Hotels is a curated collection of some of the finest independent hotels located in extraordinary destinations throughout the world. Each hotel is hand-selected for its heartfelt design, exquisite craftsmanship and uncommon details to enchant the individualist traveler with exactly like nothing else experiences.  The Shanhaitian Resort Sanya is located in the Da Dong Hai Bay area of the Sanya region on China’s Hainan island. With beautiful shorelines of pristine white sand, crystal clear waters and stunning vistas, Da Dong Hai beach is a tropical paradise located close to the cit...