The Ancient Hue Garden Houses retain the essence of the mandarin garden house heritage while blending feudal architecture and nature harmoniously together with noble quintessence and traditional folk colours. As an ideal gateway to the city’s magic, Ancient Hue offers a journey into Hue’s authentic mandarin residential area and lifestyle where tradition, poetry and spirit have been preserved over time.
A secluded location, Veligandu Island Resort is a tropical paradise. Sandy beaches, swaying trees, clear blue water and beaming coral reefs make this the spot for romance and for exploration. Experience the marine life up close and witness what nature has to offer with private excursions, scuba diving or just luxuriating on your private porch to enjoy the view. Surrounded by a lagoon, the island rests over 22 acres and has plenty of sights to truly indulge in the ultimate tropical getaway.
Vineyard Hotel rests on the eastern slopes of the stunning Table Mountain, overlooking the verdant landscape and banks of the Liesbeek stream. The grounds feature a beautiful 7-acre garden that is filled with an array of lush plants, breathtaking water features and is home to the hotel’s adorable resident tortoises. Ramps have been provided to ensure that wheelchair users can access a large portion of the garden, and there are rooms with lower beds and adapted bathrooms.
The hotel has two swimming pools, one indoors and the other outdoors, catering for any kind of weather. The health and fitness centre and Angsana Spa are operated by the world-renowned Banyan Tree Group, meaning that guests can enjoy a high-quality experience with modern, state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.
Nestled in amongst the treetops of Knysna sits Tsala Treetop Lodge. Exclusive, romantic, and modern, guests staying here will receive a private and memorable stay that they will never forget. Sweeping views across luscious treetops and over the horizon are on offer from all suites, which are light and spacious with floor to ceiling glass windows which bring the outside in. Perfectly placed for a variety of exciting, relaxing, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, guests of Tsala can arrange for their days to be spent on the water at Plettenberg Bay – kayaking, sailing, or paddleboarding; in the air – zip-lining through the forest, bungee jumping over rivers and skydiving; exploring the wilderness – on a horse ride safari, hiking trail, or cycling route; or engaging with some of the amazing animals which call the indigenous forests home.
During French rule, Kep was Cambodia’s premier seaside destination, widely known as ‘the St. Tropez of South-East Asia’, at the Knai Bang Chatt they maintain this premier seaside destination with a European flare. Working with a French architect, Knai Bang Chatt restored and remodel the resort to stunning colonial villas and are a centrepiece of an impeccably designed coastal region. The resort provides travellers with the highest of modern amenities in the form of plush rooms, an infinity pool overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, world-class cuisine, and much more. Discover the wonders of Cambodia and its rich culture, history and communities, while relaxing in an environmentally aware modern luxurious hotel along the coast of Cambodia.
4 Rivers Floating Lodge is at one with the natural order and engages the local community in promoting and fostering the soft tread of an environmentally aware footprint. The lodge offers an immersive experience for its guests whereby accommodation includes tented villas which float on the Tatai river. Each of the 12 tented villas is furnished and decorated with top-quality materials that bring a whole new meaning to luxury in nature. Guests can enjoy all of the comforts they would expect from a world-class resort, including a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and a minibar. Guests can relax on the large and private sun-lounger balconies as they view the ever-changing kaleidoscope of colours that define the Kingdom of Wonders.
The Kings Island is mostly known for its fresh water dolphins and it ability to be a world away from the world. Rajabori Villas sits on this beautiful island, giving guests a a deep immersion in an unspoiled part of old Cambodia filled with nature and discovery. The resort focuses on sustainability and being safe to the natural environment. In this light the villas use a system made of one generator that operates a portion of the night and solar panels that provide the service during the day and late night. The aim here is to create an old style Cambodian village on the island, instead of utilising materials that cannot be sustained over a long period of time and ruin the natural environment.
Smitten with the charm of this architecture during their Cambodian peregrinations, the founders of Sala Lodges have reunited eleven houses dating from 1956 to 1985 in order to create a unique hotel and village. Frequently destined to disappear, the houses have consequently been preserved and benefit from a new lease of life. Amidst a dense jungle undergrowth sprout these unique and culturally correct wooden buildings on stilts. As a family, lovers or with friends, everyone finds a place which fulfils their requirements for luxury and intimacy. The thoughtful staff at Sala Lodges know how to make all this happen so that each and everyone’s stay is unforgettable and unique.
La Folie Lodge is a charming ecolodge located on Don Daeng, a car-free island facing Champasack Town. Don Daeng in Lao translates to “Red island” and is reputable for its outstanding and unmissable sunsets. Offering visitors a peaceful haven away from the bustle of inner city tourism, the Red Island is located within the UNESCO protected area of the Vat Phou. As well as delighting in utmost comfort at the sustainable lodge, discover the best of Southern-Laos traditional lifestyle, as La Folie Lodge places guests in the centre of an authentic region.
Thonga Beach Lodge rests on the white sandy beaches of the Maputaland Coast, nestled amongst the coastal forests and verdant grasslands and standing against a backdrop of sparkling lakes and ocean waters. The 24-bed luxury lodge enjoys an idyllic location where guests can enjoy amazing snorkelling and off-shore scuba diving experiences, as well as incredible bird watching and turtle walks during the nesting and hatching season. The suites offer guests a choice of either ocean or forest views, and are built from natural materials, designed to blend into the natural landscape and cause minimal impact. Enjoy a private stay at the edge of the world where the pristine scenery will rejuvenate and relax you.
