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Four Seasons Alexandria

At San Stefano

In a glamourous Alexandria luxury hotel retreat set against the Mediterranean shoreline, 19 storeys of classic European-inspired luxury accommodations in San Stefano's stately Grand Plaza are graced by open-air restaurants, world-class service and a European-style spa.

Built into the 29-storey seaside tower of the Grand Plaza, Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano, Egypt, has 118 guest rooms, including 31 luxury suites, located on the 4th to 19th floors. Varying in size, our light and airy Alexandria luxury hotel accommodations offer supreme comfort for living, business and entertaining. Each hotel room or suite opens to a private furnished balcony, with panoramic vistas of the Mediterranean or the glittering cityscape, and classically chic décor enhanced by traditional Egyptian accents.

A marble entrance leads to a comfortable sitting area with an 107-centimetre (42-inch) LCD flat-screen television. Other amenities include a private bar, walk-in closet and in-room safe. Business travellers will appreciate the comforts of a writing desk and direct-dial, dual-line telephones, along with wired and wireless high-speed Internet access. Our spacious Roman-style marble bathrooms feature a vanity, deep soaking tub, separate glass-enclosed shower and WC. All luxury suites have an additional LCD television in the master bathroom.

Adrère Amellal

Siwa

A massive compound built in the unlikely materials of mud and salt, Adrère Amellal Desert Ecolodge, Siwa is a monument to imagination. There’s more to Egypt than the pyramids and the Valley of the Kings. There are sites that are more confidential but which guarantee visitors an unforgettable experience. It is so unusual and unexpected that it could almost classify as a hallucination. Unlikely as it might seem, also the walls of some of the guest rooms are made from cakes of salt embedded in mud.

Built on the sides of a white limestone mountain (Adrère Amellal means white mountain), the hotel takes the form of a traditional village. The buildings are made of kershef, a mixture of earth, stone and salt water, which provides surprisingly good insulation. “It conserves the heat in winter and the cold in summer. Air conditioning is unnecessary. So much the better since there’s no electricity”, according to the its creator, Mounir Nemagalla.

Each one of its hand-built 40 rooms is unique, combining distinction and authenticity. Earth buildings blend naturally into the landscape. All the furniture and crafts pay tribute to nature and to talented local artisanship. The furniture and sofas are made of earth covered with white cushions, and each detail is carved and enhanced with white limestone. With no electricity, the rooms are softly lit with a dozen beeswax candles and the starry desert sky.

The food comes exclusively from the hotel’s organic garden. The building is a veritable labyrinth of corridors leading to terraces or sumptuous and elegant covered areas. For relaxation, the hotel has a spa and a spring water pool. In the heart of the desert, the Adrère Amellal is proof that luxury can be simple, ecological and exclusive.

Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

For more than 140 years, travellers have followed the Chao Phraya River to stay at the legendary Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. A luxury five-star hotel in one of the world’s most exciting cities, this hotel enjoys a reputation for style, service and excellence.

A haven of calm on the banks of the river, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is a truly remarkable five-star hotel. Timeless yet contemporary, classic yet cutting-edge, its unique blend of luxury and comfort make it the ultimate Bangkok address.

With 324 elegant rooms, 44 luxurious suites, innovative restaurants and a world-class spa, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok offers a luxurious five-star experience.

Banyan Tree Bangkok

An Urban Resort in the heart of Bangkok - Situated here and conveniently located in the Sathorn/Silom area, is Banyan Tree Bangkok. The city’s only 5-star all-suite hotel combines a luxuriously spacious accommodation with world-class dining experiences, meeting and event spaces, and an award-winning Spa; all offered with unparalleled hospitality and service. One of the tallest hotels in the city, Banyan Tree Bangkok offers some of the best views of the city and stands as an icon of urban tranquility.

The Siam Hotel

The Siam Hotel is an urban luxury resort set on the river in historic Bangkok, offering five-star service and accommodation, superb Thai and international dining.

Set on 3 acres of premium river frontage, their privately owned and operated 39-room luxury retreat will transport you to a bygone serenity suffused with priceless antiquities, oriental allure and contemporary comforts. The Siam features Bangkok’s most spacious suites and is the kingdom’s premier urban resort offering intimately private pool villas with rooftop terraces.

An irresistible array of bespoke cultural amusements await you at The Siam: explore Bangkok by cruise from our private pier; indulge in pampering at the seductive spa; explore the grounds and discover a veritable treasure trove of curios; or simply unwind with a sunset cocktail at our riverfront bar.

Soneva Kiri

Koh Kood is Thailand as it was years ago. Untamed jungle, pristine beaches, fishermen going about their business. Ancient Siam, at peace with itself.

One hour’s flight from Bangkok by private plane but oh so peaceful. Soneva Kiri Thailand offers an unrivalled combination of luxury, environmentally friendly design and unforgettable, authentic Thai experiences.

Located on the idyllic beach or sunny slopes in the rainforest, all villas have stunning infinity pools, impossibly chic furnishings, personal electric buggies and impeccable service courtesy of Mr./Ms. Friday private butlers.

Highlights include the open-air Cinema Paradiso, Benz’ mangrove restaurant, the Chocolate and Ice cream parlour, the Observatory, The Den and the spectacular Treetop Dining Pod. Barefoot Intelligent Luxury at its best. No news, no shoes, Thai style.

Trisara Phuket

On a secluded cove nesting in the tropical hills of northwestern Phuket, a stroll on the shores of the crisp blue Andaman Sea inspired a vision. Here, among centuries-old ficus trees and breezy coconut and fishtail palms, Trisara envisioned a place where land and sea come together, where culture and heritage can flourish and anchor life’s journey.

Inspired by Thailand’s rich heritage, rooted in timeless tradition and bound to nature, Trisara offers sincere, generous experiences that celebrate spiritual and physical well-being and encourage moments of reflection and connection. Trisara’s intimate community of private villas and residences sit on terraced, tropical hillsides and look straight out to sea.

Within the luscious shade of artfully managed old-growth canopy, an intimate community of luxurious pool villas and residences nest and offer spectacular views of the Andaman sea and sunsets.

Amanpuri

Located on the west coast of Phuket, Amanpuri overlooks the Andaman Sea from a sheltered headland. Aman’s flagship property, the resort offers 40 spacious Thai-styled guest pavilions and 44 exclusive villas elegantly spaced within a coconut grove. At the foot of a sweeping stone stairway lies the white crescent of Pansea Beach.

Combining the Sanskrit-derived word for ‘peace’ with puri, meaning ‘place’ in Thai, Amanpuri exudes all the classic grace of its design inspiration, Thailand’s ancient capital Ayutthaya. At the resort’s heart is a sleek, 27-metre swimming pool, surrounded by a stone terrace and several dining venues.

Offshore, Amanpuri’s own Amancruises is the largest resort-based fleet operation in Southeast Asia. The Andaman Sea around Phuket is fast becoming known as the ‘Caribbean of Asia’ for the wealth of islands and cruising opportunities it presents. The breathtaking bays of Phang Nga and Krabi make for relaxed day trips, while overnight excursions –northeast to the dive mecca of Thailand’s Similan Islands, or south into Malaysian waters.

Banyan Tree Phuket

Be spellbound in this kaleidoscope of sun-kissed sands, pristine waters, vibrant skies and air perfumed with blissful quietude. Come visit the Andaman's greatest treasure – Phuket Island. Encircling the sparkling waters of a saltwater lagoon, Banyan Tree luxury resort in Phuket is a sanctuary of hushed repose, the perfect backdrop to the perfectly planned holiday. Enter the hidden world of Banyan Tree Phuket, nestled in the enclave of Laguna Phuket, and step into a tropical fairytale where the roads are lined with casuarinas and palms, the fields are bright with Allamanda blooms and the Bang Tao Bay always sparkles in sapphire brilliance.

Revel in the serene setting of the spacious Banyan Pool Villas in Phuket. Thai-inspired décor exuding refinement and elegance, and an inviting open-air oval bathtub melt away the pressures of life. From the luxuriously appointed interior of your residence, step right into your private outdoor pool.

Feel the utmost restoration of your body's natural energy balance through the soothing treatment sessions, skillfully performed by professionals of the highest calibre. The treatments are complimented by the finest Ayurvedic oils and herbs from India to refresh your mind and detoxify your body.

Banyan Tree Phuket is the perfect tropical retreat for rejuvenating body and mind.

Keemala

Keemala is nestled well away from the crowds and overlooking Kamala Village and the Andaman Sea. Positioned in the hills and within the lush woodlands, Keemala offers a retreat from every day life and welcomes you in to an enchanting evergreen wonderland.

Experience an all pool villa wonderland set in the rainforest of Kamala, Phuket. Keemala embraces a Thai cultural philosophy and brings it to life through distinctive design and guests experiences. The spa treatments, holistic programs, gastronomic choices, activities and magical villas and cottages all promise to be beyond enchanting.

Keemala is focused on wellness and quality of life. For fun seekers the resort is close enough to Kamala Beach and the liveliness of Patong Beach and all the dynamic action that Phuket has to offer, yet far enough removed to step back and take time to enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the rainforest and a plethora of holistic activities and wholesome cuisine.

Whether you're planning a romantic getaway or simply some 'me time', Keemala offers you a magical and memorable stay in Phuket.