Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spa

It is my pleasure to introduce you to the most beautiful resorts in the world Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spa  and encourage you to start planning your dream getaway… 

Wrap yourself in nature in a five-star luxury resort in the mountains of Thailand’s Golden Triangle. Choose your own adventure, with mahout training in our elephant camp, hill trekking or longtail boat trips up the Mekong on the border of Burma, Thailand and Laos.

Unwind in a boutique resort and spa on the sun-kissed beaches of Thailand’s Koh Samui Island. Enjoy the clear waters by diving, snorkelling, sailing, kayaking or just lounging in the beachfront infinity pool. Discover the art of Thai massage in our destination spa.

Relax in a signature Anantara suite in historic seaside Hua Hin. Kick-start your day with a round of golf by the sea. Indulge in a rejuvenating Thai spa treatment in the acclaimed Anantara Spa, steps away from dazzling tropical gardens and romantic sunrise coast.

Experience the ultimate romantic island getaway of our Maldives luxury resort. Step from your luxurious private over-water villa into the turquoise seas below - the perfect island honeymoon. Embark on an Ayurvedic Spa retreat or get your PADI dive certification and explore the world-famous coral reefs of the Maldives.

Escape to an all-suite luxury beach resort in Bali. Toast the famous Seminyak beach sunsets from our rooftop destination restaurant. Head to the highlands for an excursion to Bali’s cultural heart of Ubud.

Anantara, invite you to discover a new passion. Thai cooking. Ayurvedic spa retreats. Elephant trekking and ecotourism. Sailing or diving. Wine tastings. Cultural excursions. And to discover some of the world’s most stunning natural beauty. Bali beaches. Mekong Valley hill country. Coral reefs in the Maldives. Thailand’s islands and beaches.

Whether you come to get away from it all or to dive into something new, there is only one word to describe the experience that awaits… Anantara.

Thailand 

Golden Triangle - Special Offers
Hua Hin - Special Offers
Koh Samui - Special Offers
Phuket - Special Offers
Si Kao, south of Krabi - Special Offers

Maldives

Dhigu - Special Offers
Veli - Special Offers   

Naladhu - Special Offers
Kihavah - Special Offers 

Indonesia

Bali - Special Offers

Abu Dhabi

Desert Islands - Special Offers
Qasr Al Sarab - Special Offers

Bangkok

       Baan Rajprasong, Bangkok - Special Offers

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

It’s the things we do together that seem to stay with us longest – exploring new cities, lazy days on a beach or adventuring outdoors. This summer, Four Seasons sets the stage for holidays that everyone can enjoy, with plenty of options to please every member of the family, from kids and teens to parents and grandparents – and why not bring along the cousins too?

Special offers* at participating Four Seasons hotels and resorts around the world this summer include complimentary nights, spending credits, and a host of other extras such as complimentary meals and spa treatments, tours, and toys for the kids. Bookings can be made beginning now for stays from June 15 to September 15, 2013.

What’s more, every Four Seasons offers family-friendly services and amenities to all guests. Kids for All Seasons is a supervised program for children at all Four Seasons resorts and select urban hotels, and many properties offer additional programming such as movie nights, kid-friendly tours and excursions, and professional babysitting services when the adults want some alone time. Many locations also have teen centres stocked with games and movies that host theme parties especially for younger guests. And, Four Seasons invites families to pack light, with baby gear including cribs and strollers loaned at no charge, along with special child-size robes to match Mom’s and Dad’s.

Connecting rooms are often available at a special price, and many resorts also offer residence rentals, giving families their own living spaces for private time spent together, along with multiple bedrooms to accommodate everyone.

Share Travel Experiences with Families Like Yours

Have Family Will Travel, the colourful blog created by Four Seasons, unveiled a fresh new look this spring to showcase real-life travel stories by popular family travel bloggers and Four Seasons staff. New features include the Kids’ Concierge, a tool that allows parents to search for stories, tips and destination guides by location, kids’ ages and favoured activities. There’s also a new function that invites families to upload their stories, tips, photos and videos from their own Four Seasons holidays; and the new, user-friendly Parents’ Insider Guides to Family Travel makes searching blog posts by destination a snap.

Also check out the Look Mom! Pinterest board, a collaboration between Four Seasons and top family bloggers. Follow and join in the conversation on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #FSFamily.

Inspiring Ideas from Around the World

• Own a Pony for the Day, Plus a Lovable Labrador and Really Fresh Eggs – The most popular staff member at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire is Oliver, a lab who loves nothing more than to go for rambles around the estate and get his picture taken with guests, or even come along when kids head to the chicken coop to collect their own breakfast egg. For children and teens begging parents for a pony, the Hotel offers an experience that teaches young guests how to ride and care of one they can call their own for the day.
• Chill Out Hollywood-Style with “Larry” – The children’s book character (in plush toy form) welcomes kids to Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, inviting them to play along on his adventures in Los Angeles, and enjoy Larry-themed menus, poolside spa treatments and special treats.
• Explore Malaysian Mangroves – An on-staff naturalist leads a three-hour boat safari of the mangroves, chock full of wildlife wonders. The experience is sure to be a highlight of a family’s stay at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi.
• Dig for Family Roots in the Old Country – Many travellers to Four Seasons Hotel Prague are interested in finding their roots in Eastern Europe, so Hotel staff helps fill in the family tree by connecting guests to local genealogists.
• Explore the Famous Ten Scenes of West Lake – With a guide or using maps created by Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake, families hop on bicycles and tour the region Marco Polo called “heaven on earth,” and see for themselves the historic “ten scenes” first identified during the Qing Dynasty.
• Get Up Close and Personal with Nature – With a wildlife biologist who also happens to be a professional photographer as their guide, families are invited to pile into a luxury SUV and head to the mountains around Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole to see moose, elk, bison, eagles and wolves in a day of adventure no one will forget.
• Now THIS is Room Service! At Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, the Ice Cream Man brings his trolley of treats to guest rooms for custom made sundaes and cones for the whole family. Over 21? They’ll send up the Martini Man too.
• When I Grow Up, I’m Going to Be an Elephant Researcher – In the jungles of northern Thailand at Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, teens and adults can spend time with local mahouts, learning how to ride and care for rescued elephants and participate in research programs.
• In the Footsteps of Liszt and Bartok – On the banks of the Danube, children can join in classes conducted by local music teachers at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest, who expose a new generation to the wonders of folk and classical music, and opera.
• Consider a Career in Hospitality – At Four Seasons Resorts Lanai, the Hotelier Apprentice Summer Camp gives children a behind-the-scenes look at resort operations and has them participating side-by-side with the team who make it all run smoothly.
• Follow the Adventures of Les Triplés au George V – In Paris, Nicole Lambert’s beloved cartoon characters take over Four Seasons Hotel George V in a series of antics depicted on dishes just for children. The family-friendly Hotel staff includes a recreation manager who devises fun things for kids to do in the Hotel and around the city.
• Answer the Call in Dublin – Four Seasons Hotel Dublin is celebrating The Gathering – Ireland 2013 with a special itinerary that allows families to get in touch with their inner Irish.
• Bust a Move in Mauritius – Whether it’s a one-on-one scuba lesson in the plunge pool or a private Creole cooking class, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius can bring just about anything directly to its Deluxe, Grand and Royal Villas. Great idea for families: teens host an en suite dance party while grandparents show off a few moves of their own – disco ball and LED dance floor included.
• Extend a Helping Hand to Other Kids and Families – Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica connects guests with community members in need via the popular Growing Together volunteer program. Guests can help out by providing local families with basic necessities, and bringing backpacks with supplies for schoolchildren. Active families can even lend a hand by painting a local school.
• Pampering and Inner Peace for All – At the Island Spa in at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, children and their parents come together for specially-created interactive rituals that help everyone feel better – physically and spiritually. For those looking for something really special, Four Seasons Explorer is available for private charters, offering the opportunity for a luxe tour of the Maldives for just one family group at a time – along with a full staff to take care of every need and whim.

Get Connected to Four Seasons

Families who love Four Seasons are joining the conversations and sharing their stories on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+ and Weibo. In addition, most Four Seasons hotels and resorts and many Four Seasons restaurants host their own social media pages – visit individual properties on fourseasons.com for links.

^{*Offers valid on bookings for stays from June 15 to September 15, 2013. Many offers also extend beyond this period – full package terms, conditions and dates are available online.}

Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa

Have you ever wondered whether it’s true that elephants never forget, or if they really are one of the smartest animals on earth?  Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa is home to Asia’s premier elephant camp and a permanent elephant intelligence research programme.  The Golden Triangle Elephant Researcher Experience has been created so that ele-enthusiasts can study elephant behaviour and problem solving with the camp’s onsite scientific experts.   This unique destination package involves real scientific studies in a richly educational and hands-on programme, where we can interact with Thailand’s gentle giants in their natural environment. 

Book a four night stay or more of indulgent all-inclusive benefits.  Savour daily gourmet dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a select range of unlimited non alcoholic drinks, house wine, beer and spirits, an in-room mini bar, internet access and roundtrip transfers from and to Chiang Rai airport.  Enjoy an elephant activity programme that includes a mahout training day, three private presentations by elephant researchers on elephant behaviour, cognition and conservation, two elephant intelligence research sessions, an elephant veterinary examination and a meal with the elephant research staff.

This exciting, rare opportunity begins with an evening meal and a meeting with the resort’s resident elephant researchers.  Then retreat to your luxury room or suite to relax on the comfy built-in sofa of the private balcony, unwinding to the sounds of the jungle by night with selections from the complimentary mini bar.  Wake up to a view of the mist rising off the hills of Myanmar and Laos, and an unforgettable mahout training session where you will learn about the strong bond between elephant and mahout, as well as the Thai commands for driving one of these intelligent creatures. Return to the hotel and replenish with a leisurely breakfast buffet on a terrace with sweeping three country views, followed by a sumptuous lunch, and later an afternoon of elephant trekking and bath time antics in the river. 

This one of a kind experience continues with opportunities to work closely alongside the camp’s resident, native English speaking elephant research staff who work collaboratively with Think Elephants International and the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation.  Spend days two and three as a researcher on an exciting, hands-on study of elephant intelligence.  You’ll work closely with the research staff as you run the study, which may include a test of an elephant’s sense of smell, propensity for problem-solving, or tendency to cooperate.   Listen to three talks on topics such as elephant intelligence, behaviour, conservation and management, and learn why knowledge of behaviour and cognition is vital for the conservation of the species.  Assist the resident elephant veterinarians as they perform a full examination, which may include a few surprises!   Dine with the research team and tap into their impressive wealth of knowledge.

Rates start from THB 41,420 ($1,425) per room per night for a Deluxe Three Country View room, for a minimum four night stay.  Due to the unique nature of this programme, the Golden Triangle Elephant Researcher Experience is available on the following dates:  May 2^nd – 6^th; June 19^th- 23^rd; July 27^th -31^st; Aug 14^th - 18^th; Sept 12^th – 16^th; Oct 17^th – 21^st; Nov 4^th – 8^th; Nov 18^th – 22^nd; Nov 30^th – Dec 4^th; Dec 18^th – 22^nd.

For every package of four nights or more, Anantara will donate THB 40,000 to the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation to help sustainable elephant projects throughout Thailand and South East Asia.  To find out more about the GTAEF, please visit www.helpingelephants.org. To find out more about the elephant research projects included in this special package, please visit www.thinkelephants.org.

Create a holiday story of rich adventure with the Golden Triangle Researcher Package. For more  information and reservations please contact  Tel +66 5378 4084 or email goldentriangle@anantara.com and for more luxury holiday getaways with beautiful Anantara Hotel, Resort & Spas, please click here

Preferred Suites

Offers from Preferred Hotel Group™ are ideal for us who want to splurge – and save – on suite accommodations or those of us who long for a dose of world-class culture and couture. Available now through December 31, these new specials present luxurious accommodations in spectacular settings for unforgettable 2013 excursions.

Before you go… Join I Prefer & experience the ease of I Prefer Membership. No points to count. No waiting for hotel rewards. We will automatically receive room upgrades (if available), complimentary WIFI, early check in and late check out and as an I Prefer member we receive an amenity, unique to each hotel.  Best of all, membership is free so please register online today!

Couples pining for a romantic weekend à deux, families jetting off for a fun vacation, and business travelers on an extended stay can save up to 50 percent on suite accommodations when booking a two-night stay or longer with “Preferred Suites”. Highlights of participating Preferred Hotel Group properties include:

Save 30 to 50 Percent in the Americas (*Discounts vary by property)

 o  Newburg, Oregon, USA: Preferred Boutique member The Allison Inn & Spa offers eight one-bedroom suites that are equipped with a gas fireplace, deep soaking tub, and balcony or terrace with panoramic views of the famed Willamette Valley wine region. *Regular suite rates from US$460 per night.

 o  Orlando, Florida, USA: The one- to four-bedroom villas at The Villas of Grand Cypress, pictured above, a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, allow families to stretch out while enjoying quick access to the city’s famed theme parks. *Regular suite rates from US$225 per night.

Save 20 Percent in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and India

  o   London, England, UK: The 16 suites at ME London, a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, feature private terraces with panoramic views and other unexpected pleasures, such as 24-hour service from a personal host. *Regular suite rates from US$1,670 per night.

  o   New Delhi, India: A luxurious choice for the business or leisure traveler, the 43 suites at Preferred Hotels & Resorts member The Imperial New Delhi are among the largest in India and feature marble baths and custom décor. *Regular suite rates from US$730 per night.

  o   Phuket, Thailand: At La Flora Resort Patong, pictured right, a member of Summit Hotels & Resorts, three Sea View Suites offer private balconies that overlook the Andaman Sea, while five Pool Villas are the only rooms on Patong Beach with private plunge pools. *Regular suite rates from US$615 per night.

  o   Vienna, Austria: The 21 suites at Hotel Sans Souci, a member of Preferred Boutique, feature designer furniture, parquet floors, original artwork from Roy Lichtenstein, and luxury baths with steam showers. *Regular suite rates from US$360 per night. 

For a full list of participating hotels and to make reservations, visit www.PreferredHotelGroup.com/Suites.