Cape Fahn Hotel, Private Islands, Koh Samui recently announced its new partnership with Virtuoso Australia/New Zealand Region, a global network of travel advisers who work with top destinations and a vetted portfolio of the best travel brands globally. This now opens the door to travellers across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and beyond who seek quality and value at select holiday destinations where they can enjoy the serenity of private-island accommodation.
Consulting a Virtuoso adviser is considerably more than just chatting to a travel agent. Advisers will not simply plan a journey. They'll also take into account users' preferred travel style to ensure personal involvement and continuity on all their travels.
Virtuoso employs more than 1,500 advisers across Australia, New Zealand and Asia who guide users to the brands just right for them. Virtuoso provides the kinds of sources and insights required for a safe, successful and memorable trip while putting travellers in touch with exclusive benefits and upgrades.
Visit capekantaryhotels.com.
Avani Easter holiday offer
In celebration of Easter Day next month, Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok launches its Easter Getaway Package with prices starting from 6,700 baht++ per room. Offer is valid for stays from April 1 to May 31.
Package includes a two-night stay in Avani Room with daily breakfast for two (children under 12 stay for free on rollout bed with breakfast at limit one child per room), welcome amenities for kids, afternoon tea set and two BTS SkyTrain day-pass cards.
Please note We Travel Together campaign does not apply to this package.
Package booking is available online at mhg.to/vs0rv from now to April 10. For more information call 02-079-7555 or email res.vsuk@avanihotels.com.
Good craic at Barsu for St Patrick's Day
Barsu, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit's vibrant bar and live-music venue, rolls out the green carpet for guests and local residents on March 17 in celebration of St Patrick's Day.
To mark Ireland's national day, this legendary bar in the heart of Sukhumvit is inviting Bangkokians to dress up in their best green outfits and come together to enjoy the craic along with special menu items showcasing the spirit of the Emerald Isle.
Barsu's chefs will create three delicious and comforting Irish classics -- Guinness beef stew; shepherd's pie with lamb; and slow-cooked corned beef with cabbage. For dessert, diners can tuck into a colourful choice of green velvet cheesecake or green velvet pancake.
Call 02-649-8888 or email bkklcdining@marriott.com.
MGallery expands portfolio in Philippines
Accor continues its rapid expansion in the Philippines with addition of South Palms Resort Panglao Bohol - MGallery, a locally inspired 5-star resort on the idyllic island of Panglao that will introduce this emerging destination's unique heritage and community values to visitors from all around the world. The resort joins a strong group of 16 committed projects across the country and will become the first resort-style property for MGallery in the Philippines.
Scheduled to open its doors in 2024, the 188-key South Palms Resort Panglao Bohol - MGallery will be nestled within 6.4 hectares of expansive grounds surrounded by palm trees and overlooking the powder-soft sands of Panglao's south coast. Throughout their stay in this tropical paradise, travellers can soak up the stunning scenery and explore the island's cultural charms and natural wonders, including snorkelling and scuba diving in the turquoise seas.
South Palms Resort Panglao Bohol - MGallery is located less than a 10-minute drive from Bohol-Panglao International Airport, which offers direct flights to and from Manila and other cities in the Philippines, with the potential for international flights in future.
Visit group.accor.com.
Six-month makeover for Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
Singapore's legendary Mandarin Oriental hotel is temporarily closing its doors to undergo a six-month transformation. Re-opening in September 2023, the hotel will offer a brand-new look and feel.
The hotel's multi-million-dollar transformation is set to take place across all fronts, including a complete redesign and refitting of interiors, from grand lobby and guest rooms to the hotel's award-winning food and beverage venues.
World-renowned interior design firm Design Wilkes -- the creative force behind Mandarin Oriental's properties in Dubai, Bangkok and Tokyo -- has been commissioned to lead the extensive transformation. The redesign will complement the property's iconic architecture, designed by esteemed architect John C Portman whose creation remains a distinctive part of the Singapore skyline.
During the transformation, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore's social media platforms will be alive with compelling content honouring the incredible legacy of the hotel related by new and long-term employees; regular peeks into the hotel transformation process; and the release of early room, dining and spa booking offers ahead of September 2023.
