Phuket – आवारा मुसाफिर

A revolutionary new wellness retreat that embraces all stages of life

October 7, 2024107 Views

Layan Life by Anantara opens in Phuket Layan Life by Anantara, a new world-class retreat aimed at transforming the wellness experience has opened at the family friendly beachside paradise of Anantara Layan Phuket Resort. Combining cutting-edge technology and ancient Thai healing traditions and drawing on more than two decades of pioneering wellness expertise from Anantara Hotels & Resorts, Layan Life offers bespoke three-to-10-day programmes using the ‘Whole of Life’ approach to wellness that celebrates key life stages. Set within a biophilic designed space of 1,767sqm and surrounded by tropical gardens, sandy beaches, and the calming Andaman Sea, guests are invited to embark on an empowered wellness journey where the innate healing power of nature plays an integral role. ...

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Phuket emerges as a global medical wellness hub

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June 12, 2024201 Views

Anantara develops cutting-edge facility Layan Life Anantara Hotels & Resorts brings two decades of wellness expertise to Layan Life by Anantara, a new concept blending modern medical technologies with ancient Thai healing traditions Minor Hotels has announced Layan Life by Anantara, a world-class medical wellness concept within the grounds of Anantara Layan Phuket Resort that is set to uplift Phuket's reputation as an international destination for medical wellness. The new purpose-built facility, set across 1,767 square metres, is scheduled to open in Q3 this year and will offer a blend of modern medical technologies and 'Rajasamnak' (royal style) Thai healing traditions. Drawing on more than two decades of pioneering wellness expertise from Anantara Hotels...

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Holiday like the cast of ‘Mother of the Bride’

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May 15, 2024256 Views

Experience the Glamour of Anantara Resorts in Phuket Step into the sun-kissed world of the chart-topping ‘Mother of the Bride’ and live out your silver screen dreams in the very locations that charmed over 26.7 million Netflix viewers worldwide in its debut weekend. Directed by Mark Waters, who is known for his work on ‘Freaky Friday’ and ‘Mean Girls’, the hit romantic comedy was filmed at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort and Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas and is a love letter to the enchanting island of Phuket in Thailand. For a taste of celebrity life with a full suite of VIP services and amenities, book the Two-Bedroom Royal Villa by Jim Thompson, which Brooke Shields’ character Lana called home during filming. Nestled just a whisper away from the soft, white sands of Mai Khao B...

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Phuket is a new hub for global film production

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May 8, 2024349 Views

New Netflix film ‘Mother of the Bride’ puts a new spotlight Thailand has established itself as the go-to destination for Hollywood and international filmmakers, leveraging its stunning locales to boost tourism and support the local economy. Highlighting Thailand’s allure is the recent production of Mother of the Bride, an American romantic comedy directed by Mark Waters which was shot at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort and Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, both operated by Minor Hotels. In 2022, the Thai government took a bold step to waive personal income tax for foreign talent for five years, augmenting an already attractive film incentive system. Since then, the programme was further enhanced to offer foreign film productions a cash rebate of up to 20%, with Phuket emerging as a ...

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European style & sophistication at Phuket’s serene sunset coast

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October 30, 2023641 Views

Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao beach resort opens its doors Nestled on the soft sands of Mai Khao Beach on the island's northwest shore, this chic resort invites couples, families and groups to explore the wonders of Southern Thailand Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 31 extraordinary hotel brands, has announced the opening of Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort, which introduces a new era of culturally-infused hospitality to Phuket’s stunning sunset coast. Nestled in the golden sands of Mai Khao Beach and surrounded by the natural beauty of Sirinat National Park, the resort provides a serene tropical hideaway for guests to unwind in style. “We are delighted to start welcoming guests to Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort...

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Thai elephant camp adds more jumbos as Chinese tourists return

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January 21, 2023834 Views

An elephant camp in Thailand has purchased six new jumbos to welcome tourists and returning Chinese visitors, offering activities from elephant rides to elephant showers, the owner said. Pang Chang Kamala Elephant Camp on the resort island of Phuket is also adding programmes such as elephant care due to a rise in bookings after the Lunar New Year, camp owner Wittaya Taweeros told Reuters. A Chinese tourist rides on an elephant in a jungle park ahead of Lunar New Year in Phuket, Thailand January 20, 2023. REUTERS/Jorge Silva "As the number of tourists has increased, we're ready to welcome them, also with our newly bought elephants," Wittaya said. With 25 elephants now, the camp can receive 300 tourists per day, up from 200, he added. Wittaya said he was confident that more t...

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Surf Culture celebrated at the Outrigger Surin Beach Resort

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September 27, 2022456 Views

Outrigger Surin Beach Resort has been active in three ways to promote surf culture in Phuket from its base in Surin beach. First, Outrigger sponsored the “Sprite & OZONE Surfing Contest at Surin Beach 2022” on 2-4 September. The event was attended by approximately 50 surfers and more than 150 spectators. OZONE refers to Outrigger’s ZONE – the company’s global conservation initiative. Second, for artists, Outrigger created the “Outrigger Surf Culture and Phuket Lifestyle by the Sea” surfboard painting competition. Twenty-five local and aspiring artists, many of them students, entered the competition. As a result, eight surf boards were chosen for permanent display in the resort. Third, Outrigger Surin Beach Resort has announced a “Surf’s Up” package that helps teach its guests...

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Anantara Layan Phuket Resort adds new zipline experience

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September 26, 2022406 Views

Taking adventure to new heights, Anantara Layan Phuket Resort has added a 400-metre long Zipline to the cliffside of its Layan Active Zone. The zipline, suspended 15-metres above the ground with elevated views of the spectacular Layan Beach, gives thrill seekers an opportunity to soar through the air for the ultimate adrenaline rush. Explorers can look forward to a full range of fun and challenging experiences at the Layan Active Zone, Phuket’s best leisure and entertainment destination. The zone offers a range of adventurous and fun activities for people of all ages and fitness levels including two floodlit tennis courts, an outdoor gym, a Surf Skate Field, 10.5-metre-high outdoor climbing wall, Muay Thai boxing ring, lakeside pool and Teen Zone. Muay Thai offers a great ...

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Giving nature a helping hand

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April 21, 2022671 Views

Anantara Resorts in Phuket organise annual baby turtle and shark release Guests at Anantara Layan and Mai Khao and its sister property Avani+ in Phuket recently participated in the annual baby turtle and shark release programme in support of the conservation efforts of the Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation (MKMTF) and the Phuket Marine Biology Centre (PMBC). 54 young green turtles ranging from 12 to 15 months old and 34 young bamboo sharks were released along the beaches where both Anantara Layan Resort and Anantara Mai Khao Villas are located. The Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation (MKMTF) was set up by Minor Hotels (the parent company of Anantara and Avani) to help rejuvenate the turtle population in Thailand. Phuket is home to Green Turtles, Leatherbacks, Hawk Bills and ...

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Tropical hideaway gives a perfect holiday

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March 12, 2022711 Views

Stylish Stay and Kids Play at the New Avani+ Mai Khao Phuket Avani+ Mai Khao Phuket Suites & Villas, a new tropical hideaway only 15 minutes from Phuket International Airport, is welcoming travellers to its collection of chic, family-friendly suites and villas in the northwest part of the popular Thai island. Accentuated with breezy, beachy tones, 70 one, two, and three bedroom suites keep guests close to the buzz of the resorts main amenities including the large lagoon swimming pool, fitness centre and kids area while 30 one to four bedroom villas are private oases with outdoor living space, a kitchen, laundry and high-tech toys. For families, the generous sizes of the suites and villas mean having that extra room for the little ones to roam amid uncluttered spaces, natu...