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VIETNAM
AVANI QUY NHON
Nestled on a palm-fringed, sandy shoreline, with a backdrop
of orchard covered mountains, the Avani Quy Nhon Resort &
Spa – the latest addition to the Avani Hotel group – is a vibrant
new upscale destination for travelers exploring Vietnam’s south
central coastline. The 63 spacious guest rooms and suites on
offer are designed to relax, entertain and inspire. The resort’s
contemporary style is fused with classic Vietnamese accents,
and the rooms all have private balconies with spectacular sea
views. For a modern touch there’s satellite TV, large LED screens,
and free WiFi.
Guests can enjoy fresh sea breezes and stunning coastal views at
Avani’s cliff-side restaurant, or relax with a cocktail at the sunny
tropical poolside retreat. If you’re in need of relaxing, check into
the on-site spa for an extensive treatment menu, pampering
packages beauty treatment rooms, steam baths, Vichy showers
and a Japanese dry sand and salt sauna.
Avani Quy Nhon Resort & Spa
Bình Dinh Province, Vietnam
To arrange transportation,
please call +84 56 384 0132
www.avanihotels.com/quynhon
INTERNATIONAL
SECRET RETREATS
Providing experiential travel to discerning
customers, Secret Retreats collection of
boutique resort and vacation properties is
proud to announce the addition of several
new ASEAN properties to its roster.
PARK HYATT SAIGON
Since opening in 2005, the 244-room Park Hyatt Saigon has
earned a reputation of delivering authentic hospitality and
providing superior service and facilities. Their current luxury
upgrade of all facilities and guest rooms – to commence during
2014 – will employ renowned Malaysian interior designer,
EDC, and will give the hotel a facelift to epitomize the French
colonial residential feel, complementing the hotel’s positioning
as Saigon’s premier address. Expect French-inspired ambience
blended with modern conveniences and Vietnamese touches.
The hotel will close for a short period of time – from February
17 until April 2, 2014 – and is scheduled to reopen to the public
on April 3, 2014.
Park Hyatt Saigon
2 Lam Son Square, District 1,
Ho Chi Minh City
For reservation call +84 (0)83 824 1234
www.parkhyattsaigon.com
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PHILIPPINES
Kalinaw Resort - Siargao Island (5 villas)
Siargao is known as the ‘Jewel of the
Philippines’. Facing the beach, each villa
has sweeping views of the lagoon and
nearby uninhabited islands.
www.secret-retreats.com/kalinaw
THAILAND
Supanniga Home - Isaan (3 villas)
Providing an initiation to local traditions
and customs, imagine sitting in a large
garden under a Banyan tree, sipping a cup
of Pu-erh tea, and listening to the gentle
ringing of chime bells and birdsong.
www.secret-retreats.com/supanniga
INDONESIA
Jeeva Beloam - South Lombok (5 rooms)
Nestled amid a secluded cove, this beach
camp is surrounded by pristine sandy
beaches and 55 hectares of unspoiled
nature. Overlooking the sea, each beruga
evokes a serene ‘Robinson Crusoe’
experience.
www.secret-retreats.com/jeevabeloam
Si Datu Bua - Banda Sea & Sulawesi (3 cabins)
This exquisite sailing vessel pays
homage to the traditional Indonesian
Phinisi of yesteryear, that once carried
cinnamon, cloves and ironwood around
the archipelago.
www.secret-retreats.com/silolona
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