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IN SRIRACHA
The latest excuse to visit Thailand’s eastern
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& Suites in Sriracha, a 90-minute drive from
Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International
Airport. With a stunning seaside location, the
curvaceous building is done up in cool whites
and hues of blue to mirror the waters of the
Gulf of Thailand, a theme that continues
inside the 100 bright rooms and suites,
all appointed with balconies and large picture windows that frame views of the surrounding
scenery. Those traveling with kids will want to book one of the Family Residences (which come
with a children’s area with bunk beds) or a two-bedroom suite, as both categories are equipped
with kitchenettes. When it comes time to dine out, the resort’s rooftop UMI Restaurant is a chic
setting for Japanese dishes as well as the chef ’s creative take on Thai and European staples.
Back on ground level, the Tropicana Pool Bar specializes in iced margaritas, while Spa Cenvaree
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For more information, call 66-38/316-888 or visit centarahotelsresorts.com
PADDLE POWER
Renowned for its dramatic treetop arrival via a
suspension bridge, Four Seasons Resort Bali
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hotel arrival by river raft. Set in a river valley
close to the artistic center of Ubud, the resort
has launched the innovative rafting check-in
as an option for guests transferring from its
sister property on Bali’s southwest coast, the
beachfront Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay. Instead
of the usual 90-minute road transfer, travelers
combining a stay at both resorts can instead
be taken by private car (a 60-minute drive)
to the departure point for a two-hour rafting
adventure down the Ayung River, Bali’s longest
watercourse. After enjoying a guided adventure
through Class III rapids with views of lush jungle,
rice terraces, and majestic gorges, rafters
land directly at the Four Seasons’ Riverside
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check-in and within minutes guests are relaxing
in their room, having experienced a hotel arrival
unlike any other.
For more information, call 62-361/977-577
or visit fourseasons.com/sayanSUITE DREAMS
In a bid to welcome more guests,
Awarta Nusa Dua Resort & Villas,
an award-winning property in
Bali’s Nusa Dua enclave, has
expanded its accommodation
options with the addition of 40
new suites. Surrounded by exotic
tropical gardens and appointed
with rich solid-wood furnishings,
the suites are designed for
travelers who are seeking an
intimate experience at a more
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alongside new facilities such as an expansive public swimming pool, an all-day dining venue, and
a multifunction rooftop space with stunning views of the island’s southern coast. Awarta means
“treasure,” which is apt, given the resort’s beautiful fusion of traditional Balinese and Chinese
architecture, plunge pools with waterfall features, gracious service, and pampering spa.
For more information, call 62-361/773-300 or visit awartaresorts.com
WATCH THIS SPACE
Set to take place from September 28 through October 13 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore,
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haute-horology event, as well as the largest such exhibition the Swiss manufacture has ever
held. Visitors can expect free admission into the immersive and expansive installation, where
they’ll learn about Patek Philippe’s tradition of high-precision watchmaking and gain insights
into the family-owned Genevan company’s long history. Exhibits from the Patek Philippe
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century, richly enameled pocket watches, and musical automata alongside a selection of
the brand’s most splendid creations from 1839 to the present day, including a “royal watch”
presented to Queen Victoria during the Great Exhibition of 1851. Watchmakers and artisans
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watchmaking and the decorative techniques that have adorned timepieces for centuries.
For more information, please visit patek.com/watchart2019