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Hotel Experience: Luxury Splendour

Luxury Splendour

The Farm at San Benito

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The Farm at San Benito, a proud member of CG Hospitality, is an eco-luxury holistic medical wellness resort located in Lipa, Batangas, a 90-minute drive south of Manila.

It rests on 48 hectares of lush green jungle, with stunning views of the majestic mountains, and pure and fresh air with clear and positive life-giving energy radiating around the property. Its worldclass facilities and services have made it a recipient of 60 prestigious international accolades, including ‘The Best Medical Wellness Resort in the World.’

Guests visit for a large number of reasons, from wellbeing and rejuvenation to deeper health issues. The Farm offers natural and holistic medically-supervised health programs addressing some of the most alarming and prevalent lifestyle illnesses in today’s society such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension, chronic pain, hormonal imbalance as well as anxiety, stress and depression.

Programs are carefully planned and conducted by internationally-trained integrative medical doctors, nurses, spa therapists, nutritionists, living food experts, fitness coaches and yoga teachers.

The Farm’s healing journey is focused around five pillars: diagnose, cleanse, nourish, repair and sustain. The aim is for guests’ bodies to return to their ideal, balanced state and achieve holistic optimum wellness using five key healing components: holistic integrative medical services, nurturing spa and hydrotherapy water wellness, plant-based, wholefood, vegan cuisine, mindful movement and functional fitness, healing environment and heartfelt service.

To mark this milestone of leading the wellness lifestyle revolution, The Farm has collaborated with European Wellness™ and Living Life Well Integrative Medical Clinic (CIGNA accredited global health care provider) to enrich quality by offering evidence-informed holistic solutions for addressing and treating chronic health disorders, work related chronic pain, work related stress, anxiety, depression and more.

The Farm is also proud to offer noninvasive aesthetic beauty and anti-aging services for those who wish to enhance their physical aspects through a holistic approach. All these are a culmination of efforts to create the next level of luxury holiday through life transformative retreats.

With only 33 exclusive suites and villas, a well-maintained property, world-class service, and the Filipinos’ nurturing touch, The Farm offers guests an unparalleled lifechanging holiday experience.

Palawan

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Voted World’s Best Island in 2013 and 2015, Palawan, often referred to as the last ecological frontier of the Philippines, has much to offer its visitors. Officially the Province of Palawan, it is an island province that is located in the Mimaropa region.

The biggest island in the Philippines, Palawan. It is part of an archipelago with more than 1700 islands on the western side of the country and its eco diversity includes grasslands, jungles, mountains and pristine beaches.

The northern part is characterised by incredible clear waters, white beaches that line the coast and many species of flora and fauna.

One of the most visited places, El Nido, is known for its sandy beaches, coral reefs and is the gateway to the Bacuit archipelago, a group of islands with steep limestone cliffs. The area has many dive sites, including Dilumacad Island’s long tunnel leading to an underwater cavern.

When El Nido is crowded during the peak seasons and you prefer a quieter environment, Taytay is a great place to visit. It has loads of things for visitors to do. You can swim in the many hidden lagoons, kayak on beautiful Lake Manguao, swim around the beautiful waterfalls, snorkel or island hop.

The capital of the province is the coastal city of Puerto Princesa. It is a great base from where visitors can take boat trips through the huge limestone caves as well as the underground river in Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. Around the city are great dive sites that are only five to 40 minutes from the beach inside Puerto Princesa Bay with the closest being White Beach and Red Cliff. They offer slopes and walls just seven metres under the surface where colourful fish, turtles and rays can be seen. Not to be missed is a visit to the 19th-century Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral.

The cheapest option for getting around Palawan is by local jeepneys and tricycles. Getting from one island to another is possible with daily boat trips available. Car and van rentals are also available.

Sheridan Beach Resort & Spa

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Sheridan Beach Resort & Spa is a premier luxury resort located on one of the world’s best islands, Palawan.

Nestled between towering mountain ranges and the pristine shore of Sabang Beach, this charming world-class resort is the first green resort in the Philippines to practise environmental sustainability in one of Palawan’s most protected areas. Here the adventure of a lifetime awaits guests who want to explore the rich landscape that Sabang offers.

The resort is only 15 minutes away by boat to one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, the Puerto Princesa Underground River. Navigate through the underground river and experience first-hand one of the most complex cave systems in the world. Traverse the lush green jungle on an ATV ride, zipline 800 metres across the Sabang Sea or discover mangrove forests teeming with wildlife on a paddleboat tour.

The resort also offers exclusive beach hopping to Sabang’s most pristine beaches. Sailing is a thrill as you jump on board one of the resort’s sailboats and cruise along the coastline. Have fun in the sun, snorkelling and kayaking, and for the more adventurous, board rentals are available.

Spacious accommodation includes 95 rooms and suites with contemporary interiors and local touches, designed for the ultimate comfort during your stay.

Dining options include the South Sea Restaurant with an open-air design that commands magnificent ocean views. The majority of ingredients are sourced directly from the resort’s very own Sheridan Organic Farm & Eco-Village, the largest organic farm in Palawan. Enjoy the cosy yet elegant ambience in the Lobby Lounge with signature coffee and a tempting selection of desserts and pastries.

The Blue Bar serves refreshing cocktails, juices and other beverages, or swim up and enjoy a cool drink or two at the Wet ‘n Dry Pool Bar at the largest pool in Palawan. End the day with a relaxing massage at the Sheridan Nature Spa, a wellness haven that is based on the holistic concept of health and beauty traditions from all over Asia combined with a touch of modern trends.

For a dream wedding in a perfect setting, Sheridan Beach Resort & Spa’s prime location in romantic Sabang draws couples from around the world to exchange or renew their vows and create a lifetime of memories amidst the sun, sand and sea.

Concorde Hotel Singapore

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Indulge in the classical charms of the Concorde Hotel Singapore.

Affordable luxury

In the heart of Singapore’s bustling business, shopping and entertainment district, on the famous Orchard Road, Concorde Hotel combines the finest location with unparalleled levels of service and attention, offering visitors to Singapore the ultimate in affordable luxury.

With contemporary touches of elegance, a total of 407 rooms and suites are designed to meet the needs of both business and leisure travellers. Each guestroom is equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, a work area, built-in wardrobe and modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay in Singapore.

The hotel completed a full refurbishment and renovation project for all the guestrooms in late 2017. The rooms now have a modem bathroom layout, new wallpaper and carpet, featuring lighter hues, improved in-room lightings and a range of other upgraded amenities. With the concept of an urban oasis, the Deluxe Plus rooms are designed with a neutral colour palette consisting of warm earth tones to exude warmth and cosiness. Each room is tastefully decorated to create a home-away-from-home experience for guests.

The well-furnished Premier Suites are glossed with a modern look yet elegant luxurious vibes. Premier guests have access to the exclusive Premier Lounge, where you can sit back and relax in one of the comfortable couches and leisurely browse through a wide selection of newspapers and magazines while enjoying light snacks and drinks. The Premier Lounge also features a work area endowed with high-speed internet access and a private meeting room is available upon request.

For exceptional dining, Spices Cafe presents an interesting mix of local and Western cuisines. The extensive menus will spoil diners with a wide variety of tantalising meats, seafood, local delights and desserts. Spices Bar is also the perfect place to wind down with a tipple or two after a long day. Relax at the poolside restaurant and tuck into healthy salads or sandwiches. Wash it down with freshly squeezed tropical juices and cool cocktails. Soak up the sun and take occasional dips in the pool.

Be it a work seminar, wedding banquet, company dinner and dance or simply a business meeting in Singapore, Concorde Singapore offers top class meeting and event facilities with more than 1,278 square metres of event spaces and a full team of banquet and conference coordinator to attend to your needs.

The Barracks Hotel

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Discover a heritage hideaway, steeped in timeless romance at The Barracks Hotel Sentosa.

Once a British artillery outpost, the hotel now transports world-weary wanderers to the golden age of travel, when travel was- and still is- a stylish art form, filled with marvel, romance and discovery.

Accommodation is brimming with Old World charm and luxe sophistication with dark wood grains, warm brass and leatheraccented furnishing. The craftsmanship is expressed here in the skilful interweaving of nostalgic charm and modern refinement. Seal in a good night’s rest amidst plush cotton, vintage curios and soothing shades of forest green and ochre. All guests have access to a personalised Equerry Service, ensuring round-the-clock service for a seamless stay.

Each day presents endless opportunities. Discover more on the history of the hotel and Sentosa on the complimentary heritage tour. The lap pool provides an idyllic setting to soak in the warmth of the sun, or the expansive pool deck at the adjacent Village Hotel features four uniquely themed pools: the Pamukkale Pool, the Adventure Pool studded with hangout pods, the restful Lazy River and the Children’s Play Pool.

Perfect your swing at the world-class International Golf Academy, or enjoy the magnificent vistas of downtown Singapore. For an unforgettable evening, coast along on a 22-sail luxury vessel while enjoying dinner and live music.

A culinary adventure awaits with a selection of dining options to suit even the most discerning tastebuds. Guests have exclusive access to The Living Room, where breakfast, all-day refreshments, afternoon tea, evening cocktails and canapes are served. Native Kitchen offers all-day dining serving islander cuisine. The Royal Taj presents a sumptuous regal feast prepared with age-old Indian recipes. table65’s award-winning, open kitchen design eschews the formality of a typical fine dining restaurant. 1-V:U Restaurant and Day Club, Sentosa’s first and only rooftop lifestyle destination, serves up perfectly smoked and grilled platters of meats. On the Pool Deck, Happy Camper is a vintage Volkswagen food truck that provides a quick stop for refreshments and iced drinks. Supply Depot offers quick grab-and-go options for those on the move.

Prepare for a unique gastronomic journey at CURATE, Asia’s first dedicated restaurant showcasing the Michelin Star experience. Savour the freshest of seafood cuisine with a touch of Asian flair at the underwater aquarium dining venue, Ocean Restaurant.

Amari Galle – Sri Lanka

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Amari Galle is a 172-room luxury beachfront resort prominently situated in the historic southwest coastal city of Galle.

Amari Galle’s architecture and design takes inspiration from the natural beauty of Galle’s coastline. A panoramic view of the ocean, the gentle sea breeze and warm southern smiles of the Amari Galle team are what greets guests upon arrival.

Accommodation categories include deluxe ocean view, deluxe ocean view horizon, grand deluxe ocean view, junior suite ocean, one-bedroom suite, and a 360 square-metre presidential suite complete with roof terrace and private plunge pool. Every guestroom and suite offers direct sea views and private balconies. Light-filled and spacious interiors capture the tranquillity of the coastline with soothing colour schemes that create a beach house feel.

Ahara Gourmet Gallery, the signature market-style restaurant offers guests the opportunity to interact with chefs and experience the vibrant flavours of Asian and Western cuisines inspired by the region’s vibrant street food culture. Shoreline Beach Club provides the ideal setting for guests to take in the calming view of the ocean while sampling a variety of snacks and cocktails. The rooftop bar, Bommu, named from the local expression ‘let’s have a drink’, is the ideal place to unwind and mingle. Bommu introduces a range of classic and innovative cocktails, locally inspired tapas and soothing tunes. ORU Seafood Restaurant & Bar is dedicated to offering the best local seafood. Located on the beach, the ambience of the restaurant and bar is picturesque with the serene and ever-changing ocean horizon as the backdrop.

Reflecting Amari’s commitment towards facilitating shared experiences, each dining location provides the perfect atmosphere for sharing and togetherness. Another feature unique to Amari is the Voyager Lounge, a comfortable and relaxed space ideal for informal gatherings, reading, working or light meals. Open to all guests, this 24-hour facility also features a library, showers and luggage-sized lockers, perfect for travellers who are arriving early or departing late at night.

Amari Galle caters to a wide variety of guest needs. For families with children, there is a kids’ pool, a supervised kids’ club and babysitting services on request. Guests who want to indulge in complete relaxation can visit Breeze Spa, which offers a pampering range of beauty and wellness therapies.

OZO Colombo

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In Sri Lanka’s commercial capital, OZO Colombo is an innovative urban outpost for travel enthusiasts from around the world looking for insider experiences.

Consisting of 158 smartly designed guestrooms and suites, OZO Colombo’s Snooze Zone, comprises four categories: Sleep, Dream, Dream Ocean and OZO Suites, providing guests with the perfect night’s sleep. Each room is complete with high-quality bedding and a variety of modern amenities including IPTV, multimedia connectivity panel and free Wi-Fi access.

From seamless, paperless check-in and friendly staff, also known as Vocal Locals, and information lecterns loaded with recommendations of the city’s attractions, the Spot provides guests with all they need for work or play.

Foodies are in for a treat with a buffet of nutritious breakfast choices, energising shots and all-day dining at EAT. Generous and unrestrained midnight snacks and nibbles are available around-theclock from the grab and go outlet, EAT2Go, or the delicious meals and signature drinks created by trained international mixologists at Colombo’s hottest rooftop bar, ON14 Rooftop Lounge & Bar.

The infinity swimming pool, Splash on the 14th floor overlooks the Indian Ocean, while Tone, the fitness room, is located beside the pool and offers views across the city. Additional facilities include the boardroom, Talk and meeting room, Aqua which offers 270-degree sea views filled with natural daylight, accommodating up to 220 guests for cocktail receptions, conferences, product launches and intimate weddings.

OZO Kandy

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Amidst the rich surroundings of Sri Lanka’s lush green hills and tropical tea plantations, OZO Kandy is situated in the heart of Kandy overlooking the lake.

The 122 guestrooms and suites are divided into four categories: Sleep, Dream, Dream Lake and OZO Suites. All rooms come equipped with high-quality beds, a multimedia connectivity panel, IPTV and free Wi-Fi access.

A healthy breakfast awaits at the all-day dining restaurant, EAT, which also offers an enticing variety of evening buffets. EAT2GO, the 24-hour, grab-and-go outlet, is ideal for grabbing breakfast on the run or satisfying late-night cravings. A selection of classic drinks, delicious snacks and mouth-watering tapas are available at BOMMU, OZO Kandy’s rooftop lounge. Splash, the rooftop swimming pool complete with loungers and beautiful views of Kandy provides the perfect spot to relax, or keep active in the fully-equipped fitness centre.

OZO Kandy welcomes travellers visiting Kandy for business with the right space and set-up support to pull off the perfect meeting. Talk offers the ideal spot for an intimate meeting or event for up to 20 people, with several configuration options. At the Spot, OZO’s take on the hotel lobby, apart from enjoying a speedy paperless check-in, guests can access the information lecterns with 24-, 48- and 72-hour guides highlighting the hidden treasures of Kandy. Kandy is the perfect place to explore the history and culture of Sri Lanka, and OZO Kandy team members are always on hand to give insider tips on what to see and do in town.

The Villas Wadduwa

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Set on the quiet shores of Wadduwa Beach, The Villas Wadduwa offers a lavish getaway in a culturally rich seaside town.

In the quaint coastal town of Wadduwa on the west coast of Sri Lanka, The Villas Wadduwa is a two-hour drive from Bandaranaike International Airport. An airport transfer can be easily arranged, and the villas are also accessible by rail with Pinwatta Railway Station and Wadduwa Railway Station only five minutes away.

Elegant accommodation

Intimate yet family-friendly, this elegant resort offers 32 villas. Each villa features a private balcony, a covered open-air bathroom and modern Sri Lankan-inspired interior design.

All accommodation is air-conditioned, complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Luxury Villas additionally boast their own private plunge pool.

Whether you plan to have an adventurous or laid-back trip, The Villas Wadduwa offers modern facilities and dedicated service to make your stay remarkable. Restore inner-harmony to your body and mind with an array of traditional treatments at the spa, or work up a sweat at the state-of-the-art fitness centre. Swim a few laps in the pool or simply lounge on the deck and soak up the tropical sun.

Authentic cuisine

Reflecting the diverse and lively locale, The Villas Wadduwa offer dining experiences ranging from snacks and creative cocktails with scenic views to a casual, all-day dining restaurant. The main restaurant at The Villas Wadduwa serves up authentic Asian and Sri Lankan cuisine. The main bar and the pool bar offer a comfortable and welcome setting to enjoy light bites and beverages.

Nearby beaches offer an abundance of watersport options, and for those who wish to explore the locale, attractions include the lavish Richmond Castle and the historically rich Kalutara Bodhiya. The Sri Lanka Air Force Museum, Dehiwala Zoological Garden and Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa are also worth visiting.

Whether you are planning to host a meeting, wedding or special event, the resort offers a function space that can accommodate up to 150 guests.

The Fortress Resort & Spa

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Set on the pristine white sands of one of Sri Lanka’s bestloved beaches in Koggala, The Fortress Resort & Spa is an iconic getaway and the true embodiment of luxury and relaxation.

Sanctuary of serenity

One of Sri Lanka’s finest boutique resorts, The Fortress is a sanctuary of serenity and private luxury with world-class facilities that has earned itself a place among international luxury standards. The Fortress was awarded Best Luxury Coastal Hotel at the celebrated World Luxury Hotel Awards 2011, and best Luxury Resort Spa in 2014 while also being one of just 10 hotels in Sri Lanka recognised by Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

The hotel houses 53 decadent rooms and suites, including the exclusive poolside Beach Splash Rooms where you can enjoy true luxury with a private plunge pool and daybeds. All rooms and suites have been designed to reflect the resort’s colourful charm and tranquillity, allowing guests to relax and unwind. All accommodation is smoke-free and features spacious open-plan bathrooms, fulllength mirrors, dual designer sinks and luxury hardwood flooring. They are equipped 55-inch Samsung Hospitality TVs with Geneva wireless sound system, on-demand movies and cable TV. In-room amenities include a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and MD telephones. Fortress Residences, Beach Splashes and Beach Rooms, also come with a jacuzzi.

The Fortress’ cuisine is legend; pizzas from its own wood-fire oven, signature seafood extravaganza, fresh and spiced to perfection. Complementing these is a range of mouthwatering desserts. From the best of Sri Lankan cuisine to a mix of continental, Mediterranean and Asian flavours, The Fortress’ spread offers a veritable smorgasbord created by a team of highly trained chefs.

Oasis of tranquillity

Discover the true meaning of bliss at the spa and awaken your inner spirit with signature Ayurvedic therapies that are designed to rejuvenate and replenish your body and soul. Experience a Twilight Spa, an exotic ritual under the starry sky in the courtyard garden. Complimentary water therapies are offered where you can luxuriate in a hot steam bath or lounge in the soothing warmth of the sauna. The spa offers six dual spa suites, an Ayurvedic lounge and treatment sanctuary, manicure/pedicure and facial zone, aroma steam, sauna, jacuzzi and vitality showers as well as a yoga pavilion and fitness studio.