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Bespoke travel with ease with ‘Angkor Ultra Luxury’ package

April 22, 2023919 Views

Combining an action-packed Angkor Wat adventure with a three-night stay at a top-tier hotel near Cambodia’s most sacred site, the new ‘Ultra Luxury Package’ from Anantara Angkor Resort aims to maximise the enjoyment of bespoke travel by adding a ‘travel with ease’ element to the experience, with cultural excursions, visa arrangements, dining and spa all part of the package. A collection of 39 Khmer-style suites circling a serene courtyard pool, the all-suite Anantara Angkor Resort offers the perfect getaway to the temples of Angkor Wat nestled in a vine-tangled jungle just 15 minutes away. While centred on Angkor Wat discoveries, the ‘Ultra Luxury Package’ also features a host of experiences beyond the ruins: scenic countryside rides by bicycle, quad, Vespa or vintage jeep; kaya...

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A temple of gastronomy at Angkor Wat

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November 24, 2022304 Views

Anantara launches private temple dining experience for heritage hunters Anantara Angkor Resort, a part of Minor Hotels and a peaceful sanctuary at the crossroads of Cambodia’s past and present, is offering travellers a rare and captivating Temple Dining experience that marries exquisite dining and historic discovery for a bucket list experience like no other. By inviting guests to dine, in full privacy, on site of a heritage temple set within landscapes rich in thousands of years of history, Anantara Angkor Resort places travellers at the heart of an ancient civilisation while parting the curtain on the lesser known sites of Angkor. Taking Anantara’s signature Dining by Design concept to new heights, the exclusive dinner takes place at the central sanctuary of a heritage Angkor ...

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FCC Angkor by Avani Launches First Christian Develter Gallery

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November 23, 2022272 Views

FCC Angkor by Avani is taking its cultural offering to new heights with the launch of internationally renowned artist Christian Develter’s first solo gallery. Set to open to great fanfare on 30th November in a ceremony to be attended by Princess Sita Norodom and the Belgian Ambassador to Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos Sibille de Cartier d’Yves, the vibrant art space will house Develter’s critically acclaimed signature works, including original oil paintings, limited edition lithographs, sculptures and iconic fashion items. Interwoven with Cambodia’s rich history, which has long inspired the Belgian born artist’s most famous oeuvres, FCC Angkor by Avani is a natural home for The Develter Gallery, offering a splash of modernism to the resort’s neo-colonial architecture an...

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United States returns to Cambodia 30 antiquities looted from historic sites

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August 9, 20221083 Views

The United States will return to Cambodia 30 looted antiquities, including bronze and stone statues of Buddhist and Hindu deities carved more than 1,000 years ago, U.S. officials said on Monday. The Southeast Asian country's archaeological sites -including Koh Ker, a capital of the ancient Khmer empire - suffered widespread looting in civil conflicts between the 1960s and 1990s. Cambodia's government has since sought to repatriate stolen antiquities sold on the international market. Lee Satterfield, Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. State Department delivers remarks as he stands with seized items during an announcement of the repatriation and return to Cambodia of 30 Cambodian antiquities sold to U.S. collectors and instituti...

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Beyond Angkor Wat in Siem Reap with Avani

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July 31, 2022543 Views

There is much to do and see in the hypnotic town of Siem Reap beyond Angkor Wat. And with FCC Angkor by Avani’s Pack & Go package which provides globe trotters seeking last-minute getaways with visa on arrival, VIP fast-track at the airport, return airport transfers and other benefits, traveling to Siem Reap has never been easier. With that in mind, now is the time to experience all the marvellous activities Siem Reap has to offer. Phare Circus Phare performers leverage theatre, music, dance and modern circus arts to depict unique Cambodia tales. Filled with energy, emotion, enthusiasm and talent, Phare Circus artists comprise students and graduates from Phare Ponleu Selpak’s vocational training centre in Battambang. Suitable for all ages, this is one of the most entertainin...

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Cambodian catches world’s largest recorded freshwater fish

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June 21, 2022855 Views

The world’s largest recorded freshwater fish, a giant stingray, has been caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia, according to scientists from the Southeast Asian nation and the United States. The stingray, captured on June 13, measured almost 4 meters (13 feet) from snout to tail and weighed slightly under 300 kilograms (660 pounds), according to a statement Monday by Wonders of the Mekong, a joint Cambodian-U.S. research project. In this photo provided by Wonders of the Mekong taken on June 14, 2022, a team of Cambodian and American scientists and researchers, along with Fisheries Administration officials prepare to release a giant freshwater stingray back into the Mekong River in the northeastern province of Stung Treng, Cambodia. (Chhut Chheana/Wonders of the Mekong via AP) Th...

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Giant stingray catch puts spotlight on Mekong biodiversity

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May 12, 2022933 Views

A team of marine biologists have welcomed the discovery of an endangered giant freshwater stingray during a recent expedition to a remote stretch of the Mekong River in Cambodia, though they warned the biodiversity of the area was under threat. The stingray was accidentally caught by fishermen in an 80-metre (260 ft) deep pool in the Mekong in Cambodia's northeastern Stung Treng province and the visiting scientists helped return the animal alive. Local fishermen stand with a rescued 180-kilogram and 4-meter long giant freshwater stingray hooked by a fisherman's net at the Mekong River, in Stung Treng province, Cambodia May 5, 2022. University of Nevada/Handout via REUTERS Zeb Hogan, a fish biologist at the University of Nevada, said finding the 180 kg (397 lb) stingray, spanning ...

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Take exclusivity to another level

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February 4, 20221303 Views

Enjoy Anantara Angkor Resort’s Discovery Package For travellers dreaming to have the magnificent temples of Angkor Wat all to themselves, the re-opening of Cambodia offers a chance of a truly singular experience. The new ‘Angkor All-Inclusive Discovery’ package from Anantara Angkor Resort brings those ‘pinch-me’ travel moments together in one thoughtfully curated programme that makes the most of the serene, crowd-free sites. Staying in an all-suite luxury resort in Siem Reap, a getaway to the capital of the old Khmer empire, travellers are only 15 minutes away from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat, making daily guided excursions a breeze. Guests can explore the ancient temples at their own tempo, whether it’s the sunrise experience or the magical afternoon light they...

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Travellers are welcomed back to Siem Reap

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January 31, 20221038 Views

FCC Angkor by Avani provides culture-packed reopening experience in Cambodia As Cambodia reopens, quarantine-free, to fully vaccinated international tourists, FCC Angkor by Avani, a heritage hotel situated in the heart of the old French Quarter in Siem Reap, welcomes holidaymakers back with a three-night reopening package. The package features a combination of a stay with stories to tell, guided tours of Angkor’s heritage sites and gourmet dining. Often described as an urban jungle thanks to its mix of heritage design, contemporary features and lush tropical nature, FCC Angkor by Avani offers a serene place to retreat to after a day exploring ancient ruins, shopping for handicrafts and meeting local makers and artists. In addition to providing accommodation for two, the Reopenin...

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A conservation success for wild elephants in Cambodia

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December 20, 2021597 Views

Anantara works in partnership with local communities through The GTAEF Anantara’s charitable foundation, the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation (GTAEF) works in partnership with local communities around the world to reinforce its commitment toward environmental, social and cultural conservation. One such initiative, The Cardamom Tented Camp in Cambodia, has recorded the return of a small herd of wild elephants to its conservation area, after an absence of five years as well as a large group of at-risk native smooth coated otters. Forest rangers discovered and photographed elephant footprints and droppings inside the 18,000-hectare forest concession, which the camp protects with help from Wildlife Alliance and funds raised by Anantara guests. Aerial view of Cardamom Tented Cam...