2009 January - A series of surveys and researches of tour and travel by following its business

Less is more at the Banyan Tree’s new Maldivian outpost, a private island that is home to just six tented pool villas. Designed to complement the natural environment, a lush tangle of palm and pandanus ringed by talcum powder sand, canvas-roofed accommodations are fitted with limber floors, rattan and teak furniture, and vine-draped outdoor showers. [...]

Spread over 60 acres of natural landscapes incorporating serene paddy fields and exotic plantations, the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi is Chiang Mai’s only luxury resort where you can enjoy one of the world’s most beautiful spas and surround yourself with the rich heritage of the Lanna Kingdom. The design of the hotel’s suites, villas, and [...]

With demand far exceeding supply at his single-suite one hotel in Siem Reap’s old market area, American owner Martin Dishman decided to quadruple his inventory, opening this three-room lodging in the shop house next door. The intimate property is an altar to local artists, and each room is unique. In the sun-filled Saffron room, paintings [...]