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EXTRAORDINARY PLACES TO STAY

PHOTOGRAPHS: HERITAGE SUITES HOTEL , THE CANOPI

YOU ARE SLEEPING IN: Safari-inspired tent

suites that come with modern day spoils of

air-condition, 4-poster beds, LCD television,

outdoor Jacuzzi, BBQ pits, sisal carpets and

complimentary Wi-Fi. Each suite is 400sqft big,

with a private garden where visitors can stargaze

in a hammock or start w campfire supper. The

Canopi is just 45 minutes away from Singapore

2. THE CANOPI
   Bintan, Indonesia

YOU ARE SLEEPING IN: Luxury tents within a

private campsite that boast extravagant

amenities such as plush mattresses, pillows and

linen, flush toilets, washbasins and top

Cambodian botanicals Bodia Nature products.

Any couple seeking an adventurous yet romantic

getaway can do so through this ethereal retreat

with sister company Heritage Adventures. Start

off the journey with a countryside jeep tour and

hidden temple visit, then settle in during sunset

and enjoy welcome cocktails and cold towels. All

meals are fully catered for and when night falls,

the site is lit with candles and oil lamps for an

experience like no other.

WHAT ARE THE ADDITIONAL DRAWS? Tents

run cheaper with higher number of bookings, so

1. HERITAGE

SUITES HOTEL

Siem Reap, Cambodia

head on down with your private entourage and

explore the hidden temples and archaeological

wonders such as Prei Monti and Beng Mealea en

route to the camp site. When daylight arrives,

the group can also go on a culture tour to a

nearby village in a traditional ox cart.

RATE: US$1,695++ per night

heritagesuiteshotel.com

via a high-speed catamaran ferry and includes an

activity of interest for all nature advocates and

thrill-seekers. Exotic species of rainforest plants

and wildlife can also be spotted during the

Mangrove River Safari, these includes

kingfishers, raptors, otters and even snakes.

WHAT ARE THE ADDITIONAL DRAWS? Right

out front the glamorous row of outdoor suites is

the spectacular 6.3 hectares salt water Crystal

Lagoon. This is Southeast Asia’s first and largest

recreational sea-water body that has undergone

a treatment process. Aquagliding, bumper boat,

jetovator, kayaking and water tricycle are just

some of the interactive water activities

available. Bali also has some of the world’s best

masseuse so be sure to book an in-room

massage session while at it.

RATE: US$120++ per night

thecanopi.com

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