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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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...
Read MoreAnantara 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...
Read MoreCambodia became the latest country in Asia on Monday to end strict quarantine and travel measures for vaccinated arrivals, giving hope to businesses in the pandemic-hit tourism industry. The Southeast Asian country eased travel and entry curbs after 18 months for vaccinated travellers, following similar steps from neighbouring Thailand and Indonesia’s Bali. FILE PHOTO: People ride a ferry at sunset on the Mekong River, amid a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, August 12, 2021. REUTERS/Cindy Liu "This is a good decision because when more tourists return then I can sell more of my things and feed my children," said 75-year-old Men Vanna, who owns a painting and souvenir shop. "More tourists coming into the country the better for my business." La...
Read MoreCambodian temple town has been named in Time Magazine’s World’s Greatest Places of 2021 While the world has been in lockdown for the last 18 months and borders have yet to reopen to international travel, previous visitors of Cambodia will notice some changes once they return to the popular temple town of Siem Reap. Siem Reap has undergone a major re-development as part of the Siem Reap Tourism Development Master Plan, aiming to transform this main tourism hub into a smart town while preserving Khmer culture and historic architecture. Newly laid boulevards, new walking streets, bicycle lanes and gardens compliment the town centre. While at the temple sites new forested bicycle tracks and the relocation of vendors to dedicated areas will greet tourists with a peaceful e...
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Spain, Italy, Philippines, Cambodia impose restrictions on travellers from India, Australia suspends direct flights The first case of the Indian variant of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Switzerland, the Federal Office for Public Health (BAG) said, as other countries introduce travel bans to contain its spread. On the other hand, few more countries including Spain, Italy, Cambodia and Philippines have imposed restrictions on travellers coming from India. Australia has now suspended all direct flights from India until at least May 15. FILE PHOTO: People wearing protective masks walk out a the arrivals terminal of Cointrin airport during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Geneva, Switzerland. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo The case in Switzerland involved ...
Read MorePakistan’s lonely elephant Kaavan began his new life in a Cambodian wildlife sanctuary on Tuesday, the result of years of campaigning for his relocation by U.S. singer Cher. She was there to see him beginning to explore his new home and said: “You know this is amazing for him... his life is going to be the life of an elephant and not the life of a prisoner.” Kaavan in Cambodia The 36-year-old elephant had spent most of his life at a zoo in Islamabad, before being moved on Tuesday to the Kulen Prum Tep Wildlife Sanctuary in Oddar Meanchey Province, to start a new life with some 600 other elephants. Cher had written songs pressing for Kaavan’s release from grim, isolated conditions at Islamabad Zoom and she had spent the last few days with him in Pakistan. Cher waits for Kaav...
Read Moreदुनिया के सैलानियों में कंबोडिया के अंगकोर वाट के मंदिरों की लोकप्रियता ठीक उसी तरह की है जैसे हमारे यहां स्थित ताजमहल की! यदि आप दक्षिण पूर्व एशिया के देशों में भ्रमण का मन बना रहे हों तो अपने यात्रा कार्यक्रम में कंबोडिया को अवश्य शामिल करें क्योंकि यहां एक ऐसी वास्तुशिल्पीय जादूनगरी है जिसका भव्य रूप आपको बार-बार रोमांचित करता रहेगा। यह जादूनगरी है अंगकोर वाट। कंबोडिया के सियमरीप शहर से करीब 5.5 किलोमीटर दूर स्थित अंगकोर वाट दुनिया का सबसे बड़ा धार्मिक परिसर माना जाता है। यह खमेर स्थापत्य कला और वास्तुशिल्प का बेजोड़ नमूना होने के साथ-साथ कंबोडियाई लोगों का गौरवशाली प्रतीक भी है और कंबोडिया के राष्ट्रीय ध्वज पर इसकी छवि अंकित है। प्राचीन कलाकारों ने अपनी कला-प्रतिभा की अभिव्यक्ति के लिए मंदिरो,मस्जिदों और गिरजाघरों को माध्यम बनाया था। पाषाण, ईंटों और चूना पत्थर से खड़े किए गए कई स्म...
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