ISLAND CONNECTION
A brand new experience in the Maldives invites you to reacquaint yourself with the island nation known for its tranquil beaches and clear waters. CROSSROADS Maldives by S Hotels & Resorts is set to become the country’s first integrated tourist destination, inviting visitors, whether new or returning, to a brand new Maldivian experience. Just 15 minutes by boat from the airport, the property will house Maldives’ first Hard Rock Hotel and first Curio Collection by Hilton property. At the same time, The Marina@Crossroads offers the complete retail experience, including two of Asia’s best restaurants, Ministry of Crab and Nihonbashi by Sri Lankan chef Dharshan Munidasa, and the island’s first Café Del Mar. All these while still enjoying some of the best waters the world can offer. crossroadsmaldives.com
SUSTAINABLY LUXURIOUS
Luxury holiday destinations are now more and more synonymous with sustainable practices. In line with that, the SALA Hospitality Group is pioneering the move towards more environmentally conscious practices by implementing them in all seven of its Thailand properties. All singleuse plastics have been swapped for biodegradable or reusable options, such as plastic straws being swapped out for ones made of cornstarch and plastic water bottles replaced by refillable glass bottles. The move to be greener came naturally, according to Jon Ashenden, Vice President Hotel Operations, as all seven properties are located in sites that are full of biodiversity and history that should be protected. So, the next time you’re staying in a SALA resort, rest assured that the picturesque natural environment you see around you is in good hands. salahospitality.com
AMAZING ATMA-SPHERE
Aman Resorts is reinvigorating its destinations with the launching of event brand Atma, the newest venture from the group. Atma is the Sanskrit word that speaks of the spiritual energy that sustains and excites, something the brand aims to bring to its guest experience through a carefully curated series of events inspired by Aman destinations. Atma’s experiences launches this month at Aman Venice with Carnevale Del Futuro, a night of revelry that takes inspiration from Venice’s annual Carnivale. The fun starts with a Palazzo Dinner in the resort accompanied by the soothing jazz vocals of Jamie Cullum, before partying the night away in Atma’s carnival of the future in the ancient Arsenale di Venezia. atmabyaman.com
CHENGDU CHARMS
The Temple House invites you to experience Chengdu, one of China’s most talked about emerging cities, with its three-night Check-in to Chengdu experience. From the tranquil grounds of The Temple House, step out into the bustling city and walk your own path around the city on foot, or experience a guided view of the city on one of the hotel’s bamboo bicycles. Don’t forget to visit the city’s most popular attraction, the Giant Pandas, housed in the Chengdu Research Base that is only 30 minutes away from The Temple House. After all that cycling and walking, retreat to the calm sanctuary of the in-house MI XUN SPA, where traditional and modern techniques combine to soothe out the fatigue of the day. thetemplehousehotel.com
