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Yoga Holidays In Asia

February 9th, 2010

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Yoga can help maintain and enhance your wellness in 2010.   There are yoga holidays offered around the world like at  ABSOLUTE SANCTUARY on Koh Samui, Thailand.

The Moroccan-inspired boutique wellness resort, which plans a new wing in 2010, specializes in detox, spa and yoga holiday programs. It is part of the ABSOLUTE GROUP that owns and operates ABSOLUTE YOGA, one of Asia’s yoga centers.  Established in 2002, ABSOLUTE YOGA is one of the  largest yoga studios in Thailand with 8 yoga centers and 2 studios in Singapore.

Opened in April 2009,  the resort has become a popular destination for detox and yoga holidays in Thailand and a yoga teacher training & retreat center. It has been recognized as the Best Themed Resort award by SKAL International (Koh Samui) and nominated for Best Spa Cuisine of the year by Asia Spa awards.

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Going Greener In The Caribbean

February 9th, 2010

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Green Caribbean resort Bucuti Beach Resort has launched a new, eco-friendly Experience Aruba Green Package.

On the white sands of Aruba’s Eagle Beach, the 104-room boutique resort for couples features Tara Beach Suites & Spa.  Known for its sustainable tourism, Bucuti has been recognized by the Caribbean Hotel Association and the International Hotel and Restaurant Association for its environmentally responsible hotel operations.

Says Ewald Biemans, Bucuti’s owner:

“At Bucuti, we are passionate about preserving the environment so we can share Aruba’s beauty and culture with guests for years to come.  The Experience Aruba Green Package will allow guests to experience some of the island’s spectacular sights, while also learning about our history and ecology. We hope this will help our guests develop a true sense of place.”

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A Caribbean Spring Break

February 4th, 2010

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Need a Caribbean spring break?  Well, Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort is now offering 40+ percent savings on late winter trips through spring break escapes.  The deal is available for travel through April 30, 2010 when booked by February 28, 2010.

Inspired by Mediterranean hillside villages, the luxury green resort is set on a white-sand beach with suites and villas across 60 tropical acres on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia.  This new “Luxury All-Inclusive Special” for nightly double occupancy also includes weekly $350 resort credit.

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Blissing Out In Portugal

February 1st, 2010

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If you bliss out on beach holidays, then take a look at Portugal’s new Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel on the Western Algarve.

Opening in April 2010, the stylish, “barefoot luxury” resort has been designed with eco-conscious couples and families in mind.   Situated on Martinhal Beach, the resort is surrounded by the protected Costa Vicentina National Park and close to the small fishing port of Sagres.

London architect Matthew Wood of Conran & Partners chose a series of “environmentally sensitive” low-rise buildings that merge into the landscape of the resort’s beach location and the national park.

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Tripping Out In The Caribbean

December 14th, 2009

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Fancy a Caribbean holiday in January 2010?

St. Lucia Green Globe certified Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort is now offering a special on all inclusive packages for January 2010.   The resort’s all inclusive rates start at $399 per couple per night which is up to 50% savings on accommodations.

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Thailand’s Sustainable Six Senses

November 25th, 2009
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Image courtesy of Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi

If you’re planning a greener holiday to Thailand, you  might want to stay at  Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi in Koh Yao Noi, Phang-nga.

This 56-room hotel is the most recent winner of the Sustainable Project Design category at the Sustainable Hotel Awards.  The hotel is owned by Six Senses Resorts & Spas/EHY Company Limited and operated by Six Senses Resorts & Spas.  It was recognized for its use of recycled and natural materials, sensitivity to the surrounding natural environment and rain collection efforts.

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Fiji’s Leading Eco-Resort

November 12th, 2009
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Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort was recently named “Fiji’s Leading Resort” at the 2009 World Travel Awards in London earlier this week.

“We are honored by the continued recognition from our colleagues in the travel industry for the guest experience we provide,” says Greg Taylor, General Manager. “This is the third World Travel Award for ‘Fiji’s Leading Resort’ we have received in four years, indicating our staff’s enduring reputation for excellence.”

Last year, the award-winning resort was designated “Fiji’s Leading Resort” and recognized as the first-ever “Australasia’s Leading Green Hotel.”  Among its other awards, the resort earned a 2007 “Global Sustainable Tourism Award” by ISLANDS Magazine and ranked first on TripAdvisor’s 2007 “Top 10 Environmentally-Friendly Destinations” list worldwide.

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