Thailand – आवारा मुसाफिर

Transformative experiences await at the luxurious Phulay Bay

January 27, 2025125 Views

There is one thing everyone around us seems to be doing... planning their next vacation. Thailand appears to be the season's flavour with its visa-free entry extension for Indians. So, if Thailand is on your mind, but you want to escape the usual touristy trail, consider Krabi. It offers a unique blend of tranquillity and sophistication that resonates deeply with vacationers. Bringing the right amount of seclusion and perfect doses of uber luxury is Phulay Bay, the world’s first Ritz-Carlton Reserve, nestled on the shores of the Andaman Sea. Phulay Bay is not just a hotel, it’s an experience, where days transition smoothly into balmy evenings and indoor-outdoor boundaries blur. This 3-Michelin Keys resort, overlooking the limestone mountains emerging from the Sea, is designed to...

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Thailand’s sea nomads work to preserve a vanishing way of life

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December 22, 2024241 Views

When Hook was a child, he started his days by jumping off the boat that his family lived on and into the ocean. By age 3, he could already swim and dive in shallow waters. His home was a kabang, a boat, that his family sailed in Thailand’s southern waters. The ocean was his backyard. Now Hook, whose full name is Suriyan Klathale, lives on land like the rest of his community, a people known as the Moken. The recollections of his childhood, which many Moken of his generation still have, are mostly just memories. The community, a group of indigenous people from Thailand and Myanmar, came to worldwide attention for its members’ understanding of waves when the Indian Ocean Tsunami struck in December 2004 and killed more than 200,000 people. The few tourists who happened to be on the isla...

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Marriott brings its rich legacy and wonderful hospitality to the Southern Thai Paradise

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December 3, 2024165 Views

Khao Lak Marriott Beach Resort & Spa is now open for guests Exceptional service and enriching experiences await at this prime beachfront setting, with world-class facilities and thoughtful design reflecting the area's authentic local heritage Marriott Hotels, the namesake brand of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, has announced the opening of Khao Lak Marriott Beach Resort & Spa, marking its debut in Khao Lak, one of Thailand's most beautiful beachfront destinations. Situated in a prime location on Thailand's stunning southwest coast, Khao Lak Marriott Beach Resort & Spa is just steps from the unspoiled Bang-Lut Beach and the azure Andaman Sea. The resort is surrounded by a wealth of natural wonders, including long s...

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Phulay Bay launches Wellness & Wonder programme

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November 13, 2024308 Views

Yoga Instructor Himani Pal and spiritual wellness expert Daria Gudkova With each passing year, wellness takes more precedence in our lives. As the need to take a holistic approach towards life finds more footing, Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the ultra-luxurious seafront sanctuary in Southern Thailand’s Krabi province, is inviting guests to escape their busy daily lives and step into a world of Wellness & Wonder. Hosted on the serene shores of the Andaman Sea, there is an energizing program of spa experiences, activities and explorations awaiting. This blissful beachside resort, which recently became one of the first MICHELIN three-key hotels in Thailand, has welcomed yoga master Himani Pal to its team. A former yoga master in the Maldives and leader of yoga camps in G...

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Travel + Leisure names Thailand the 2025 Destination of the Year

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November 8, 2024249 Views

Travel + Leisure has named Thailand as the 2025 Destination of the Year. Known for its rich cultural heritage, dynamic culinary scene, and a seamless blend of tradition with modern innovation, Thailand is a must-visit destination for travelers in the year ahead. This is the tenth year Travel + Leisure editors have selected a Destination of the Year, with previous honorees including Costa Rica, Italy, and Japan. Travel + Leisure - 2025 Destination of the Year "We are thrilled to recognize Thailand as our Destination of the Year for 2025," said Jacqui Gifford, Editor-in-Chief of Travel + Leisure. "Whether visitors are exploring Bangkok's cutting-edge culinary scene, relaxing on one of the country's 1,430 islands, or experiencing its renowned hospitality with s...

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A Seasonal Showcase of ‘7 Wonders of Thailand’

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October 30, 2024199 Views

Year-end festivities position Thailand as a world-class event hub Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, together with the National Soft Power Strategy Committee, have officially launched the Thailand Winter Festivals at the Government House today. Running from November to December, these events aim to highlight Thailand's rich cultural assets and foster tourism growth. Under the '7 Wonders of Thailand' theme, the festivals will showcase an impressive range of traditional celebrations, arts, sports, and other events nationwide. The initiative, organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports through the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and in collaboration with public and private sector partners, is intended to boost local tourism while ele...

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Anantara earns four MICHELIN Guide Key distinctions

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September 30, 2024233 Views

Celebrating the most outstanding hotels, MICHELIN Keys represent the pinnacle of hospitality As the most recognised luxury hotel brand in the MICHELIN Guide Thailand’s first-ever hotel selection, four Anantara properties were presented with Keys including: Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort: Two Key Distinction, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel: One Key Distinction, Anantara Hua Hin Resort: One Key Distinction, Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort: One Key Distinction Anantara Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, has announced that four of the brand’s iconic properties have been recognised in the global ranking of the MICHELIN Guide Thailand, where Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort was bestowed the MICHELIN Two K...

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Phulay Bay honoured with Three Keys in the inaugural MICHELIN Hotel Guide for Thailand

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September 28, 2024276 Views

This ultra-luxurious sanctuary in Krabi was included in an exclusive group of eight properties to achieve the highest accolade, placing it among the world’s finest hotels and resorts Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the ultra-luxurious sanctuary on the serene shores of the Andaman Sea, has been affirmed as one of the world’s most extraordinary places to stay after it was awarded with three MICHELIN Keys in the MICHELIN Guide’s first-ever selection of outstanding hotels and resorts in Thailand. The inaugural MICHELIN Key awards were based on the results of anonymous stays or visits by the team of Michelin Inspectors. Only eight properties across the entire kingdom were presented with three Keys, which positions Phulay Bay at the very pinnacle of the hospitality industry. ...

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Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas celebrates first anniversary

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August 19, 2024250 Views

Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas, a luxury island resort in Southern Thailand’s Phang Nga Bay, celebrates its first anniversary as a premier destination for couples and families by offering direct-booking guests exclusive offers to experience more this August and September 2024. Guests can choose from a range of activities, including the chance to savour afternoon tea with panoramic sea views; crafting mocktails and cocktails with the resort’s master mixologists; learning the art of sushi making from the experts; or experiencing pure indulgence at the award-winning Anantara Spa, where pampering treatments include the subtle energies face massage, or a neck, back, and shoulder massage to alleviate muscle tension. For deeper relaxation, Himalayan sound therapy is available...

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Award winning ecolodge in Khao Sok gets a new look

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August 6, 2024315 Views

Anurak Community Lodge beside Khao Sok national park near Phuket and Krabi in southern Thailand has completed renovations and improvements to its guest rooms and bathrooms, the main restaurant, public areas and water supply. The award winning 19-key ecolodge has also added nine new mountain bikes bringing the total available in a range of sizes to 15. The ecolodge’s main Hornbill restaurant, known for its spectacular jungle views, has been refurbished and its opening hours extended. Jungle-style dinners are now prepared in a specially created open-sided bamboo sala which has been relocated deeper into the lodge’s six hectares of wild flower gardens, which have been enhanced by a veteran local landscape gardener. A newly drilled 120-metre well now provides high quality pure...