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Thailand, Travel

Amanpuri, The Beginning of Everything

“Welcome to Amanpuri”; the voice echoed as a beautifully handcrafted fragrant heart-shaped jasmine bracelet slipped onto your wrists as soon as the car door opened. With the sight of endless coconut palm trees shooting out from the horizon, just like the fireworks but in a full broad daylight. The sound track of whispering ocean as the calming wave kisses the shore. The dramatic staircase leading the way to the seemingly infinite stretch of powdery white sand beach with a mesmerizing backdrop of crystal clear turquoise Andaman sea, and the view of the stunning 40 villas. All designed to echo the Buddhist Zen and architecture of ancient Ayutthaya, gently cascading down the oceanfront hillside. We know we have arrived here in heaven on earth. A true place of peace, living up to its name, “Amanpuri” in Sanskrit.

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Thailand, Travel

Soneva Kiri, Untamed Jungle Home By The White Sand Beach: A Koh Kood’s Diary

It is so good to be back, the last time was 8 year ago when we were celebrating our 1st year anniversary together. Despite the long gap between these visits, Soneva Kiri has always been one of our top favorite three resorts in Thailand. In fact, Soneva is also one of our top favorite chains; we have been to every single property ever built. At Soneva, we always find the simple life at its very best; the kind of barefoot luxury meets secluded lush green tropical paradise. One of many things we like about Soneva Kiri is the swift and the ease of the travel, with 80 minutes direct flight from Bangkok’s Suvarnnabhumi Airport on the resort’s private jet. Time flew by so quickly, we hovered over many different beautiful islands of the Gulf of Thailand, the scenery that you normally would never see from Bird’s eye view (as there is no flight to Koh Kood or even our neighbor islands like Koh Chang or Koh Mak. After cruising down the turquoise clear water via our private speedboat, upon our arrival on this idyllic island, we were welcomed by our Miss Friday (as butlers are called here) on the jetty. She said, “Welcome back”. Let the holiday begin!

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Thailand, Travel

Four Seasons Koh Samui: Sweet dreams are made of this

Sweet dreams are made of this; coconut trees stretch as far as your eyes allow them to, crystal-clear turquoise blue water reflecting the endless horizon above, where pure white satin sand beach is your private playground. This is definitely a homecoming, to our all-time favorite brand, Four Seasons. Koh Samui is where we call home for the week to celebrate our 8th year anniversary together on this romantic getaway.

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Italy, Travel

Westin Excelsior Rome: La Dolce Vita

Oh Roma Roma, World’s capital of grand history and endless romance. This is an eternal city where you can literally feel the love in the air as you explore these ancient opulent ruins, inspiring mastery pieces of art, ultra-vibrant streets, and mouth-watering gourmet (be it pasta, pizza, or gelato). Westin Rome is a romantic dream, this 1906 hotel is rich in history and is cutting a stately figure on the famous “Via Vento”, the original backdrop of Fellini’s 1960 Classic “La Dolce Vita”, giving us the full taste of its definition of “The Sweet Life”. Westin Rome is also just few steps away from these Italian Made World Famous Landmarks; Trevi Foundation, The Spanish Steps, Pantheon, and Colosseum. Offering you the full “Roman Explorer” experience, the true luxury that comes with the old-world charm. Upon our arrival, we heard the voice echoed “Mr. and Mrs. Gouret, Welcome to Westin Rome, we will escort you to your “Grand Luxe Suite”. Follow me, this way.

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Indonesia, Travel

Alila Uluwatu: Instragram Goddess

Bali, the island of god, is rich in culture and heritage. One of few places on earth that uber luxuriously opulent resorts are standing shoulder to shoulder. Of them all,c. A true jaw dropping cliff hanger, perched high on Bukit Peninsula. The ultimate show stopper is none other than its Worldly Famous Panoramic Infinity Pool which stretches as far as our eyes allow and seamlessly merges itself, the Indian Ocean, and the horizon into one. If you are ready for the luxurious-fun-in-the-sun retreat follow us, this way!

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Indonesia, Travel

Viceroy: Valley for Kings and Queens

Bali, a surreal tropical state of mind. Get ready to pamper yourself with a fantasy within a reality. A place where free gypsy spirits and authentic sense of luxury perfectly blended and merged into one. Located in “Valley of Kings”, Viceroy is nothing short of a hidden private paradise making us feeling like true King and Queen of the Valley. The sight of lush green forest stretches as far as your eyes allow it. Wanting to arrive in style at this sanctuary of serenity? No problem, Viceroy’s private on-site helipad is here to serve you. Undoubtedly, Viceroy is the best of Ubud has to offer and the ultimate sweet spot is none other than our “Viceroy Villa” or “The Presidential Villa”, The Crowd Jewel and one of its kind. If you are ready for a check-in, follow us, this way!

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