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VIETNAM
Intimate Retreat
Have a luxurious and romantic retreat in Central Vietnam at Banyan
Tree Lăng Cô. Part of the Laguna Lăng Cô integrated resort complex,
Banyan Tree Lăng Cô offers luxurious villas that all come with
individual private pools, many of which overlook the azure sea.
Couples will love the option to have a ‘floating breakfast’ in their
own private pool while watching the sunrise. Each of the resort’s
restaurants offer unique experiences: beachfront seafood and
Mediterranean dining at Azura, Thai cuisine with hilltop sea views
at Saffron, authentic Vietnamese cuisine at The Water Court and
cocktails and snacks at Thu Quan. Engage in a plethora of activities
from golf to water sports, boat excursions, exploring the nearby
UNESCO World Heritage Sites and visiting Bach Ma National Park.
banyantree.com/en/vietnam/lang-co
JAPAN
Not Your Usual Hotel Stay
BnA Alter Museum in Kyoto is a one-of-a-kind hotel where guests
can literally spend a night at a museum – an art museum, that
is. The hotel’s 31 guest rooms are permanent contemporary art
exhibitions that guests can stay in, each bearing unique designs and
concepts, from functional minimalist designs to interactive electronic
installations, bright and colourful murals, and even dark and abstract
pieces. Art permeates every space of this building, including the
30-metre vertical staircase gallery, SCG. Guests opting to dine in
can spend time in the café and lounge or enjoy deep conversations
over drinks in ‘untitled’, the bar. Also on the property is the Museum
Shop, which sells a selection of curated artwork, rare art books,
magazines and other finely selected oddities. In addition to having
environmentally sustainable practices, the group’s BnA Revenue
Share System donates a percentage of room bookings to the 15
Japanese artists who created the permanent exhibitions, allowing
guests to support the local art industry.
bnaaltermuseum.com
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