Sustainable Phuket Restaurants Join Forces for Two Unique Four-Hands Experiences

Two of the most sustainable restaurants in the Phuket area, JAMPA and Aulis by Simon Rogan, are joining forces for two exclusive four-hands events this month, taking place on Friday 24th May and Saturday 25th May.

JAMPA and Aulis Phuket to showcase the best of local produce in inaugural collaboration.

The first event on Friday 24th May sees JAMPA executive chef, Rick Dingen, and Aulis Phuket head chef, Charlie Wilson, come together to serve a 15-course tasting menu at JAMPA, showcasing some of the signature dishes of each restaurant which both embody a deep respect for their surroundings and local ingredients. On Saturday 25th May, guests can experience a more relaxed lunch at HiDEAWAY by JAMPA, where diners are seated at an al fresco chef’s table in the heart of the Pru Jampa Farm.

Kayaking at Ao Thalane

Ok, I admit, I'e got no idea where I am. We had been traversing the huge bay of Krabi for days, bouncing around between Ao Nang, Rai Ley, Koh Phi Phi, until I no longer knew if we were in the Andaman Ocean, in a bay, on the mainland, or on an island.

Dusit Hotels and Resorts celebrates 75 years

‘The Art of Travel’ campaign and social media contest

Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is marking 75 years of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality by introducing ‘The Art of Travel’ – a special campaign featuring exclusive offers at selected Dusit properties across Thailand, Japan, the Maldives, China, and beyond, plus a social media contest giving participants the chance to win free stays plus pocket money at any Dusit hotel and resort worldwide. 

Visiting Hua Hin in Thailand

 Where can travellers escape to for a beach resort retreat that’s budget friendly as well as being known as ‘fit for royalty’? Thailand’s Hua Hin of course.

Literally fit for royalty, Hua Hin is the summer getaway for Thailand’s ruling monarchy and elite. About two to three hours away from Bangkok by coach, many locals also now use the beachside resort town for their weekend holidays.

Hotel Volunteers Help Restore Chiang Mai’s Biodiverse Forest Ecosystems

Meliá Chiang Mai’s staff have helped regenerate more than seven acres of seasonally dry tropical forest in Thailand’s mountainous north, planting more than 4,350 trees of species typical of the region’s natural forest ecosystems. In partnership with Chiang Mai University’s Doi Suthep Nature Centre and Forest Restoration Research Unit, the hotel’s volunteers have painstakingly conserved and restored forest within Doi Suthep-Pui National Park – Chiang Mai’s green backdrop and premier natural tourist attraction.

Classic Railway Revival in Thailand

Love trains? Visiting Thailand in March? 

A special train will run from Bangkok to Ayutthaya using historic steam locomotives to mark the State Railway of Thailand (SRT)'s 127th anniversary on March 26.  

Thailand’s First ‘INNSiDE by Meliá’ Unveils Sky-High Tapas Bar’s Menu

Towering over Bangkok’s trendy On Nut neighbourhood, INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit’s awe-inspiring rooftop tapas bar has crafted an exciting new menu, accompanied with views of both the city … and the bottom of a transparent swimming pool.

Chiang Mai’s Highest Rooftop Bar Launches Exciting New Menu With Green Twist

Meliá Chiang Mai’s 360-degree rooftop bar has unveiled a new menu with dishes underpinned by local sustainable and organic farming.

The highest bar in Chiang Mai, aptly named Mai the Sky Bar, is perched on the hotel’s 22nd floor, affording awe-inspiring views of the Ping River to the city’s east and famed Doi Suthep Temple on the mountaintop to the west.