Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Edition — October 2017

56 I Lifestyle News

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OCTOBER 2017

EXPERIENCE

STUNNING five-star Amantaka resort in Laos has partnered with

Mandalao, a new eco-conscious elephant sanctuary, to offer guests

an exclusive opportunity to interact with the gentle beasts. The small

conservation centre operates a no-ride policy and focuses exclusively on

positive reinforcement. Guests will enjoy an intimate audience with adult

and baby elephants, feeding, washing and playing with the animals, as

well as experiencing the Lao countryside, food and culture in surrounding

villages. The baby elephant experience costs US$590.

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Bathing with giants

STAY

RADISSON Blu Resort Phu Quoc is set to open before the end of the year.

The new 522-room hotel features an all-day restaurant and bar, fully

equipped fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool, spa, VIP Lounge and

Casino Phu Quoc – the first in Vietnam to permit domestic entry. Located

off Vietnam’s southwest coast, Phu Quoc is known for its stunning

beaches, rich coral reefs and dense tropical jungles. Local attractions

include the Tranh Waterfall and Din Cau Rock Temple, while other nearby

facilities include a safari park, water park and a 27-hole golf course.

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Escape to Vietnam

THE all-suite Silks Club Kaohsiung has opened in the Asia’s New

Bay area of Taiwan’s southern city. The 147 executive suites start at

a minimum 53 sqm and boast floor-to-ceiling windows with city and

harbour views. A 4D kinetic installation, Dancing Particles creates a

stunning centrepiece in the lobby, with choreographed sequences

operating every 30 minutes. Gastronomes will be able to enjoy fine-

dining teppanyaki at Japanese Ukai Tei – the first overseas iteration

of the Michelin-starred restaurant, while the hotel also boasts

another Japanese first in the form of the iconic Dassai sake bar.

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Taiwanese treat

LUXURY travel retailer DFS Group has launched a second collaboration with
iconic designer Michael Kors. The exclusive capsule collection features 14
statement pieces for men and women, including coveted items such as the
Mercer Bag (HK$4,800/US$613), the Sloan Editor Medium Chain Shoulder
Bag (HK$3,800/US$486) and a Packable Puffer Jacket (HK$2,700/US$345).
To celebrate the partnership, a new virtual reality in-store experience has also
been launched at six locations, including Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore.
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