Oct 26, 2018 | News
This month Abbie from SLC took a group of travel professionals over to Australia with Thai Airways.
The group flew into Melbourne, staying 2 nights at Crown Promenade before flying over to Sunshine Coast for a week of amazing experiences in and around Noosa.
The group included a mix of both Product and Sales staff from Trailfinders, Flight Centre, Gold Medal, Abercrombie & Kent, STA, & Austravel. Experiences included a tour of Australia Zoo, home of the Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, a scenic flight to Fraser Island (1 week before the Royals!), Whale watching, a day spent snorkelling with turtles on Lady Elliot Island, the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, the Great Beach Drive 4WD tour from Rainbow Beach to Noosa, the Noosa everglades with The Discovery Group, surf lessons with Go Ride A Wave and a Brewery Tour, not forgetting exploring gorgeous Noosa National Park!
Oct 25, 2018 | News
ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region’s leading hotel management companies, has signed an agreement with a joint venture company led by Panchshil Realty to launch OZO Maldives.
Scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2020, the 200-villa private island resort will occupy a secluded island in the Raa Atoll, located northwest of the Maldivian capital of Male.
Positioned as a family-oriented resort, OZO Maldives will bear all the signatures which define an OZO including an enhanced sleep experience, smart connectivity of personal devices in both private spaces and public areas, and curated destination and activity tips by enthusiastic and informed team members.
Featuring design elements and experience touch points inspired by a fictitious castaway explorer named Sebastian King III, an artist and amateur sailor who was shipwrecked and lived alone on the island for eight years before allowing himself to be discovered, OZO Maldives will immerse travellers in a reinterpretation of the legacy he left behind through a series of structures, shelters and landmarks Sebastian creatively constructed from island-sourced raw materials and flotsam washed ashore over the years.
Highlights include an upturned Dhoni shipwreck hidden within a jungle which doubles as an activity centre, a crow’s nest-style observation tower, an abandoned lighthouse, Sebastian’s rustic home located within the kids’ club, educational sundial and weather station, and a mangrove discovery walkway.
The social centre of the island will be the ‘Village’, a collection of rustic driftwood styled retail and dining outlets offering art and craft workshops, bespoke ice cream and refreshments, as well as island-inspired fashions. The island’s large size and natural untouched terrain also offer family-oriented activities including adventure and biking trails, a kids’ camp site, a pitch and putt golf course and various natural and environmental features to appeal to travellers of all ages.
Other facilities include OZO’s signature EAT all-day-dining restaurant best known for energizing breakfasts, a specialty ‘sunset experience’ restaurant, a rustic and informal ‘Victory Bar’ and floating lagoon pavilions and jungle tree-decks for private dinners. There will also be an island farm run by Maldivian islanders, offering guests natural and fresh organic produce in a unique market garden dining experience. The resort will also feature Maai Spa, a signature Thai wellness concept, a gym and yoga facility, dive centre and a large landscaped lagoon swimming pool.
Oct 18, 2018 | News
Tuesday’s Royal visit sent many hearts aflutter, as thousands of visitors flocked to the Sydney Opera House to catch a glimpse of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The Royal couple arrived via the Man O’War steps after visiting Taronga Zoo earlier in the day. They observed a private rehearsal of the Bangarra Dance Theatre in the Main Rehearsal Room before meeting with CEO Louise Herron in our Boardroom to sign the Distinguished Visitors Book (pictured below), continuing the tradition set by Harry’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II who was the first to sign the Book when she opened the Opera House 45 years ago.
Photography courtesy of Penny Bradfield.
Oct 15, 2018 | News
Perched in the treetops, Osprey’s Restaurant is a unique Port Douglas area dining experience.
With jaw-dropping panoramic vistas looking out across the sparkling waters of the Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef and the World Heritage-listed Rainforest clad coastal ranges – including the iconic Daintree National Park. With tropical open sided architecture and open every day for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffees, sundowners and cocktails; guests and visitors dine among the birds and nature in the surrounding treetops while enjoying modern Australian cuisine combined with friendly service.
Indulge yourself, and experience the best views and tastes of the tropics.
Oct 10, 2018 | News
WA is home to an array of spectacular natural attractions that drive visitors from near and far to see nature at its best.
The State is currently experiencing one of its biggest wildflower seasons on record, with an abundance of blooms on show from north to south. Between now and November, visitors can check-out more than 8,000 species of wildflowers throughout WA’s South West. Hot spots include the Cape to Cape Track, Fitzgerald River National Park, Stirling Range National Park and Porongurup National Park.
Nature lovers can also witness the annual southern migration of whales between September and November, as humpback and southern right whales make their way from the birthing waters of the Kimberley to the southern Antarctic waters. The ultimate way to witness the whales at play is on a guided tour off the coast of Perth, Dunsborough, Augusta or Albany.
Sep 27, 2018 | News
Koh Samui, September, 2018 – The Library is pleased to announce the final additions to its award-winning “Secret Chapters” – The Writer and The Editor – 2 singular, ultra-luxurious pool villas designed respectively by Kasemtham Sornsong, owner and creative director, and Tirawan Songsawat, project manager and interior designer.
Early in the year, the iconic beachfront hotel took top honors during the prestigious BCI Asia Interior Design Awards (IDA) for its original take on pool villas. The independent panel of jurors from Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand recognized the new collection as “an aesthetically pleasing space that provides both freedom and privacy, like an island where one’s secret can be concealed.” With the opening of The Writer and The Editor this September, The Library completes a brilliant sequel which aims to deliver outstanding leisure experiences though conceptually engaging design and warm Thai hospitality.
Design Rebel
The enduring design philosophy of The Library is that of minimalism, and The Writer subverts that narrative with a play of contrasts – a merging of flamboyant interiors and sharp-lined exteriors, a juxtaposition of the modern and the exotic, a melting pot of Western and Eastern sensibilities! Borne from the imaginative mind of The Library’s owner, Kasemtham Sornsong, this 359-square-meter pool villa stands as a singular bold statement of a well-traveled working creative. Key features include an absolute beach frontage and access, a custom-made 11-feet-wide bed, dedicated living and dining spaces, library, outdoor cinema, expansive courtyard with private gym and Jacuzzi, an upper floor terrace with spectacular views and an 8.5 x 7.5-meter saltwater swimming pool. The Writer is the largest and most exclusive pool villa available at The Library and is for adults only.
A Mood for Love
In a profoundly evocative and romantic atmosphere, The Editor’s core ethos is revealed through its obdurate focus on “emotion”. Interior designer, Tirawan Songsawat lends her artistic vision in creating a special space for traveling couples where every room has a specific scenario. A beautiful palette of seductive red hues awakens the passion and verdant green tones soothe the senses. Key features include a custom-made 11-feet wide bed with mood lighting, full dining area with pantry, dedicated reading room, outdoor sala, a spacious Jacuzzi bathtub and an 8-meter-long saltwater swimming pool. The Editor is a bespoke 278-square-meter villa for 2 adults.
New Heights of Luxury
With an enchanting beachfront location and a minimalist design, The Library on Chaweng Beach is the perfect place to curl up with a good book. True to its name, this unique conceptual hotel features an expansive library of over 1,400 books available for guests to borrow. This wealth of literature is complimented by the clean lines and bold design choices of its 46 luxury pool villas, suites and studios, each furnished with a reassuring assortment of premium amenities and entertainment technology. Furthermore, a world-renowned red swimming pool provides stark contrast to the alabaster-white buildings of the property. But the lasting respect for the surrounding landscape is unequivocal. From The Page restaurant holding fort on the beachfront, to the Drink Gallery and Tapas Bar fronting the street, The Library seals the chasm between nature and modern life.
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