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Celebrate San Francisco Pride with Joie de Vivre Hotels

San Francisco is celebrating diversity in the community through the partnership with Joie de Vivre Hotels. Stay at one of seven Joie de Vivre properties throughout the city and save up to 20 per cent off the best available rate. The offer is bookable now and available not only for San Francisco Pride (June 23 to 24) but through the end of the year (December 31 2018).

Of the seven Joie de Vivre properties, Galleria Park Hotel, a timeless boutique hotel with deep ties to San Francisco, is featuring a specialty Pride Package in conjunction with the event-filled weekend. Guests who book now using code ‘PRIDESF’ will receive one pair of grandstand tickets at the official San Francisco Pride Parade (while supplies last), and are invited to indulge in the extended ‘Love and Equali-Tini Hour’, a hosted martini hour in the lobby, through the end of the weekend.

A portion of the proceeds from each booking will be donated to the Human Rights Campaign.

Exporting an African success story: Announcing &Beyond Vira Vira

Luxury experiential travel company &Beyond has announced the addition of its first lodge in South America, building on to a portfolio of award-winning properties in Africa. The company intends to use the exclusive property as the cornerstone for a series of lodge circuits in South America.

&Beyond CEO Joss Kent explains that they found the ideal match at &Beyond Vira Vira, an elegant property set on a flourishing working farm, where owners Michael and Claudia Paravicini have created a strong foundation that combines a world-class guest experience with a breathtaking setting and a sustainable ethos.

The new addition to their portfolio fits &Beyond’s long-term vision for South America for a number of reasons. The pristine beauty of the natural setting plays into their ethos of ‘care of the land’. The sustainability ethics and operating standards already in place throughout the lodge operation, including a ‘farm to table’ concept of producing all the ingredients required for the award-winning restaurant, ideally fit with the sustainability measures in place at all &Beyond lodges.

Just as &Beyond does in Africa, the property also works with the local Mapuche people, incorporating their ancient wisdom, respect for the natural world and way of life in the guest experience and allowing travellers the opportunity to experience their traditions.

Beat the mid-year travel itch with Oaks Hotels & Resorts’ mega sale

Suffering from that mid-year travel itch? Oaks Hotels & Resorts has just the remedy for your holiday fix! On sale now, the leading accommodation provider has unlocked a host of great-value travel deals across more than 20 of its favourite hotels and resorts spanning Australia and abroad as part of its annual mid-year sale!

Holidaymakers can save up to 30 per cent across an exciting range of destinations, from Tropical North Queensland to Broome on Western Australia’s coastline, New South Wales’ Hunter Valley, the Northern Territory’s vibrant capital city Darwin, and New Zealand’s adventure playground of Queenstown. Prices start from just $108 per night and are available to book until 30 June 2018, for travel until 30 December.

Last Chance to book Club Meds Infamous Early Bird

From the exotic sights of Bali to the snow peaks of Japan, now is the best time for travel agents to lock-in the perfect offer on an all-inclusive Club Med holiday their clients will remember. The Early Bird Deal ends midnight June 14 2018 and is for travel from November 2018 to April 2019.

Banyan Tree Anji to open on 25th June 2018

A hidden gem situated in Anji Lingfeng Tourist Area of Huzhou, Zhejiang Province will open on 25th June 2018. Conveniently located within a lush bamboo forest overlooking a stunning lake, the resort is accessible to major neighbouring cities including Shanghai, Hangzhou and Nanjing via expressways, making it an ideal location for a nature escape from the urban hustle and bustle. Combining traditional Chinese Aesthetics and contemporary design elements, Banyan Tree Anji is ready to welcome guests with its array of smart amenities, warm and thoughtful service, diverse outdoor experiences and activities.

Set against beautiful lush landscape, Banyan Tree Anji takes full advantage of its natural surroundings, creating a luxury sanctuary for guests to stay and play throughout the year. In Spring, guests can pick tea leaves and enjoy the aromas of Anji white tea in the Zen Tea valley; in summer, guests can explore via horseback through the wooded mountains; in fall, marvel at the changing colours of trees and have a game of golf; while in winter, guests will experience a different kind of snowy holiday amidst the green landscape of Southern China.

There are also plenty to be explored outside the resort. Guests can visit the Taohuayuan Town to unwind in nature, or tour the Anji Lingfeng Tourist Area to explore the essence of Anji’s landscape and attractions including Lingfeng Temple, Jiangnan Tianchi and Zhebei Grand Canyon.

Tamarind Village extends bonus night offer

Tamarind Village in Chiang Mai, Thailand has extended its Bonus Night Offer accepting for new bookings received until 31 July 2018 for stays from now until 30 September 2018. Bonus nights are capped at a maximum two nights. This special offer, based on rates across all categories, includes daily breakfast and an additional bed, and is combinable with the contracted Honeymoon Offer at Tamarind Village.

Tamarind Village is a charming boutique property nestled in the heart of historic Chiang Mai. Surrounded by ancient temples and quaint shopping streets, Tamarind Village takes its name from the magnificent 200-year-old tamarind tree that shelters the hotel in a shady embrace. Set around a series of garden courtyards, the 41 guest rooms and 5 suites reflect the rich ethnic diversity of northern Thailand by using fabrics and patterns drawn from various tribes of the region.

Fivelements expands with Evolution Fitness’ Portfolio

Evolution Wellness Holdings Pte. Ltd. (Evolution Wellness) today announced the addition of Fivelements Pte. Ltd. (Fivelements) to its portfolio. Fivelements, an integrated wellness lifestyle company, owns the world-renowned, award-winning eco-wellness retreat Fivelements Bali and the newly opened holistic sports wellness retreat Fivelements Hong Kong.

This means that Evolution Wellness now has three award-winning brands in its portfolio – Celebrity Fitness and Fitness First Asia, and Fivelements. With Celebrity Fitness and Fitness First being fitness brands, the addition of Fivelements marks the start of Evolution Wellness’s diversification of its portfolio from fitness into wellness.

Founded by Chicco and Lahra Tatriele, the Bali eco-wellness retreat, which is regarded as the ‘spiritual home’ of the brand, is set in a secluded jungle clearing next to the majestic Ayung River just outside Ubud. The Balinese retreat was founded on traditional Balinese healing philosophies, namely Tri Hita Karana, which means living in harmony among spirit, human and nature. Since opening its doors in 2010, it has established itself as an innovative leader in residential wellness retreats, epicurean plant-based cuisine, transformative sacred arts programmes, and wellness hospitality.

Castaway Island, Fiji named Property of the Year

Castaway Island, Fiji was named Property of the Year at the annual Outrigger Resorts’ global Po‘okela Awards held recently in Hawaii. The award was made as part of Outrigger’s Po‘okela Awards that recognize excellence within the group at its resorts in Hawaii, Mauritius, Maldives, Guam, Thailand and Fiji.

Outrigger Enterprises Group executive chairman, Scott Dalecio, said that in spite of the damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Winston in 2016, in 2017 the resort increased its earnings by almost 60 percent. He said that damaged bures had been rebuilt on schedule following the cyclone and that the final bure product had received outstanding feedback from guests. Delacio added that Castaway Island, Fiji continued to perform strongly in 2018 and was consistently rated in the group’s top-three properties.

Resort General Manager Steven Andrews said that the resort’s environmental and social achievements had also contributed to the Property of the Year Award.

The Vegetarian Voyeur: AYANA offers fresh food travel adventures in Bali

With vegetarianism and veganism both on the rise, and Bali a renowned hotspot for healthy living and fabulous food, the five-star AYANA Resort and Spa, BALI is the ideal base for a health-conscious adventure. With its farm-fresh produce and spicy flavours, Bali is a prime destination for vegetarian and vegan voyagers to explore, and AYANA Resort and Spa, BALI offers plenty of choice for those with dietary restrictions.

From touring the local village food markets with an expert guide who can help choose the best produce, to learning how to cook Indonesian specialities using locally sourced ingredients in one of the on-site cooking classes to dining at the all-vegetarian Spa Café, this is a destination which well and truly caters for, and welcomes, vegetarian and vegan guests.

Guests at both AYANA Resort and Spa, BALI and sister property RIMBA Jimbaran BALI by AYANA enjoy full access to dining and recreation facilities across both resorts via a complimentary shuttle, which means a choice of 19 restaurants and bars, including the famous clifftop Rock Bar with its iconic sunset views, an exclusive private beach, 12 swimming pools, a fitness centre and a world-class spa.