FRESH CATCH
Here’s a fun fact: Tasmania produces
more seafood by value than any other
Australian state, including an annual haul
of about four million oysters. And there’s
perhaps no better way to appreciate this
marine bounty than on a half-day tour
with Pennicott Wilderness Journeys’
Tasmanian Seafood Seduction tours,
which explore some of the most pristine
waterways in the world. Operated aboard a custom-built 12-passenger vessel, the full-day
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accessible only by boat. Along the way, expect to spot dolphins, whales, seals, penguins, and a
profusion of seabirds while sampling the freshest wild seafood caught and cooked on the vessel,
accompanied by local wines, beers, ciders, and juices. Guests will also enjoy oysters shucked
straight from the water and watch as their guide dives for abalone and sea urchin. For anyone
who is curious about the ocean but reluctant to get wet, it’s the ultimate immersive experience.
For more information, visit seafoodseduction.com.au
BAY WATCH
Whether at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore or its nearby sister property The Fullerton Bay Hotel
Singapore, guests booking the Romance by the Bay package can look forward to the perfect
backdrop for commemorating marriage proposals, anniversaries, vow renewals, or simply an
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River cruise, and heritage tours of either the historic waterfront or The Fullerton Hotel
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Couples opting to stay at the
latter will enjoy accommodation
in a Premier Bay View Room and
be entitled to a round of cocktails
at The Lighthouse rooftop bar,
while guests of The Fullerton Bay
Hotel can look forward to staying
in a Bay View Room and cocktails
for two at La Brasserie or the Gin
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For more information, visit
fullertonhotels.comHIGH NOTE
The tallest hotel in Southeast Asia, the Vinpearl
Luxury Landmark 81 recently opened its
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awe-inspiring “above the clouds” experience.
Situated in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City
amid a dynamic new central business district
on the west bank of the Saigon River, the
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223 tastefully appointed rooms and suites that
look out onto breathtaking views of the city
and its surrounds. Sky-high amenities include
an outdoor swimming pool on level 47, the
Mandara Spa–operated Akoya Spa, and, on the
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Vietnam’s culinary heritage is updated with
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yet warm service, Vinpearl Luxury Landmark
81 also houses one of the largest ballrooms
in town, as well as what could be the country’s
most stylish club lounge.
For more information, call 84-28/3971-8888
or visit vinpearl.com/landmark81ECO-FRIENDLY INDULGENCE
Each of the 105 villas and suites at Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives comes with
its own plunge pool, but the real luxury at this private-island paradise in the Noonu Atoll is
knowing that the property is committed to safeguarding the fragile environment in which it
resides. Apart from harnessing renewable energy through solar power, the resort operates
a desalination plant that produces 4,000 liters of drinking water per day; bottled on-site,
this eliminates the usage of approximately 300,000 plastic bottles per year. Another of its
sustainability drives is to educate snorkelers and divers before any tour about the coral reef
ecosystem and its surroundings. Back on dry land, guests receive a pencil that contains
a water-activated seed capsule to be planted and transformed into an edible herb when
they return home, while plastic straws have been banished in favor of ones made from
biodegradable bamboo. Together with an imminent coral-planting project, these initiatives
ensure that eco-minded guests can rest easy on their next Maldivian getaway.
For more information, call 960/656-3000 or visit movenpick.comUPDATES AND OFFERS FROM DESTINASIAN PARTNERSConnections