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Jamie’s Phuket: A visit to Doi Thepnimit temple

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TAT announces five new national parks in Thailand

TAT announces five new national parks in Thailand

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The lure of the sea: Without lifeguards to back them up, red flags can be fatal

Unesco awards Bagan World Heritage status

Unesco awards Bagan World Heritage status

Off-road biking with DirtBoy Downhill Phuket

Off-road biking with DirtBoy Downhill Phuket

10 Top Tours in Phuket

10 Top Tours in Phuket
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Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts’ Little Birds Clubs offer fun activities for young guests
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ Little Birds Clubs offer fun activities for young guests
Friday 21 July 2017, 11:01AM
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is giving young guests a chance to spread their wings by introducing a unique program of fun and educational activities at its Little Birds Clubs around the world. From cooking and dancing classes with a local twist, to eco trails, bird-watching and much more, children and their families are being invited to try an exciting roster of signature ‘Little Birds’ experiences, which complement the existing kids’ club activity schedules. This one-of-a-kind Little Birds Club initiative is part of the recently-launched ‘Mövenpick Family’ program, which is designed to help parents focus on what really matters — creating family memories. Targeting young guests aged two to 12, the Little Birds Club program, which is available at all Mövenpick properties with in-house kids’ clubs, focuses on five areas: • Local flair activities to help young guests learn about the local culture through art, craft or music; • Family activities that encourage parents and their children to have fun together such as dance classes or fitness challenges; • Environmentally-friendly activities that promote the importance of protecting the planet, which are aligned to Mövenpick’s Corporate Social Responsibility program ‘Shine’; • Cooking classes that provide fun food experiences, in line with Mövenpick’s culinary heritage, and promote the new Power Bites healthy kids’ menu; • A library packed full of children’s books, which young guests can borrow and read in their hotel room at their leisure. These experiences are both authentic and fun, with many stand out examples found at Mövenpick properties around the world. At Mövenpick’s Little Birds Clubs in Asia, activity highlights include a visit to the organic garden followed by Thai cooking classes at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket; folding coconut leaves into animal shapes at Mövenpick Resort Bangtao Beach Phuket; an ‘adopt-a-plant’ initiative and Ukelele guitar lessons at Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu; and traditional Balinese ying kite making plus basic Balinese language lessons at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali. In North Africa, Little Birds experiences range from Nubian dancing and henna tattoo painting at Mövenpick Resort Aswan and Bedouin-inspired arts and crafts at Mövenpick Resort Taba, both in Egypt, to using recycled materials to design toys, plus garden tours at Mövenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi Marrakech, Morocco. In Jordan, Mövenpick Resort & Residences Aqaba is teaching children Arabian Dabke dance steps, offering live sand art demonstrations and educating them about Red Sea marine life, while at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay Aqaba, the action-packed itinerary includes organic garden tours, painting classes and the ‘Famolympics’ where all family members tackle pool and beach obstacle courses together. Properties in the Middle East are also on board, with young guests treated to beachside bird-watching at Mövenpick Beach Resort Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia and arts and crafts sessions at Mövenpick Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel Dubai. And at Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart in Germany, kids are invited into the property’s kitchen for a journey of discovery. The ‘Mini Kitchen’ experience immerses them in a culinary world where they learn about local ingredients, cooking styles and the service traditions of their destination. The Little Birds Club is one of five new facets of the ‘Mövenpick Family’ program. The other four are: special room discounts; the Power Bites healthy kids’ menu; complimentary on-demand baby essentials; and other amenities and services ranging from kids’ TV channels to babysitting.   For more details about the family experiences being offered at Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts worldwide, visit www.movenpick.com/family
Jamie's Phuket: Spellbinding views from the black rock
Jamie's Phuket: Spellbinding views from the black rock
Sunday 16 July 2017, 10:00AM
There’s always something new to find in the Andaman area. Just about a year ago we found a newly opened viewpoint in Phang Nga, not far from Phuket, called Samet Nangshe – and it was quite a find, hardly known a year ago, it has now appeared on quite a few tour itineraries and websites.
Surf Thailand: Seeking fresh surf in Khao Lak
Surf Thailand: Seeking fresh surf in Khao Lak
Saturday 8 July 2017, 10:00AM
A good road trip once in awhile is a great way to get away from it all. It is exciting to break off from the normal routine, explore unfamiliar territory, and discover new sights and sounds.
Kamala Beach Estate is perfect for a secluded family getaway
Kamala Beach Estate is perfect for a secluded family getaway
Saturday 1 July 2017, 02:00PM
Perched on a small headland at the southernmost tip of Kamala Beach lies a boutique hotel called Kamala Beach Estate. It’s ideal location offers a quiet and peaceful stay with spectacular views of the sunsets over the Andaman Sea.
Blazing Saddles: Racha islands offer great bike trails and wildlife spotting
Blazing Saddles: Racha islands offer great bike trails and wildlife spotting
Sunday 25 June 2017, 01:00PM
The Racha islands, situated 20 kilometres south of Phuket, are better known for scuba diving than cycling, but I decided to head over there anyway with my mountain bike to see what I could find. I was very glad that I did!
Jamie's Phuket: The emerald pools and temple views of Krabi
Jamie's Phuket: The emerald pools and temple views of Krabi
Saturday 17 June 2017, 02:00PM
Krabi Town is just 60 kilometres across the bay from Phuket Town, but more like 160km, or maybe a little more, by road. But for this trip we left home early and were driving over the bridge from Phuket at 8:30am, and by 10am, we were getting close to Krabi Town.
Five ways to walk Hong Kong's cultural and historical heart
Five ways to walk Hong Kong's cultural and historical heart
Saturday 10 June 2017, 10:00AM
Beneath the stunning skyline of Hong Kong’s Central Old Town, history, arts, food and culture flourish in one of the city’s oldest and most archetypal neighbourhoods.
Blazing Saddles: The Village People
Blazing Saddles: The Village People
Saturday 27 May 2017, 01:00PM
The concept of “escape” from Phuket seems to occupy people’s minds more and more these days. Talking to fellow cyclists and other residents, particularly those with families, the need to find a sanctuary away from the island’s everyday hassles, stress and traffic is constantly mentioned.
Singapore’s shining example
Singapore’s shining example
Tuesday 25 April 2017, 04:46PM
For obvious reasons Thailand’s tourism marketers are only too keen to jump aboard the burgeoning global passion for all things cycling related. While avidly trumpeting Phuket’s cycle-friendly environment (did I recently read the clichéd phrase “cyclists’ paradise” in this context?) most of the claims at present are little more than commercial hype. The brutal reality is that Phuket remains one of the most dangerous places you could choose to ride a bike and a sad litany of cycling accidents bare grim testament to this.
The heart of Japan: From Osaka to Kyoto, discovering Japan’s hidden gems
The heart of Japan: From Osaka to Kyoto, discovering Japan’s hidden gems
Sunday 23 April 2017, 02:00PM
The Kansai region is known as the cultural and historical heart of Japan. Located on Honshu, the largest island in Japan, the region encompasses Osaka and the ancient capital Kyoto. With great architecture, cuisine, an abundance of natural beauty, and unique world-class attractions, it offers endless opportunities for exploration and discovery.
Carry-on electronics ban could expand
Carry-on electronics ban could expand
Monday 17 April 2017, 09:37AM
Last month, the US banned passengers on direct flights to the United States from 10 airports in eight countries from carrying on board laptop computers, tablets and other electronic devices larger than cellphones. The affected airports are in Turkey, North Africa and the Middle East. The UK followed with a similar ban applying to incoming flights from six Middle East and North African countries. The ban was the result of information seized during a US raid on Al Qaeda in Yemen in January.
Blazing Saddles: More Bang Tao for your buck
Blazing Saddles: More Bang Tao for your buck
Sunday 2 April 2017, 09:00AM
Quiet corners of our increasingly frenetic island are often sought by the gadabout lycra lout for some gentle, meditative pedalling amidst lovely scenery, with the opportunity for a cold beachside drink at the sunset end of the ride. One area of Phuket that still offers these charms is the hinterland of Bang Tao Beach.
Bhutan: A kingdom in the clouds
Bhutan: A kingdom in the clouds
Sunday 26 March 2017, 10:00AM
The opportunity to visit Bhutan is rare and tantalising prospect, the Himalayan kingdom still remains somewhat mysterious to outsiders, it is perhaps best known for measuring its prosperity in Gross National Happiness rather than in economic terms.
Jamie's Phuket: A visit to sleepy Koh Siray
Jamie's Phuket: A visit to sleepy Koh Siray
Saturday 25 March 2017, 04:00AM
Koh Siray (sometimes spelt Siray or even Si Ray) is a rather forgotten corner of Phuket, located to the east of Phuket Town, over a small bridge past the Rassada Ferry Terminal – where you can get the ferry to Phi Phi and Krabi.
Memorable moments at Angsana Villas Resort in Phuket
Memorable moments at Angsana Villas Resort in Phuket
Sunday 12 March 2017, 09:00AM
Looking for that do-able travel experience that’s special, memorable and offers relaxation and fun? Don’t have heaps of time planning the perfect getaway, but want a break and an easy life? Max reward for little effort?
Nai Yang by bike
Nai Yang by bike
Saturday 25 February 2017, 02:00PM
Few are the major international novels that have been set in Phuket, an exception being “Catching the Sun” by the well-known English writer Tony Parsons. Parsons has built himself a major following by writing, to my eye at least, rather maudlin, over-analytical books about that great preoccupation of the British chattering classes – relationships.
Cruising on the Mekong River through the ancient wonders of Laos
Cruising on the Mekong River through the ancient wonders of Laos
Sunday 29 January 2017, 02:00PM
River boat cruises are such a convenient and comfortable way to travel. My journey this trip would take me to the Mekong basin, an area which has held a special fascination for me.
A sky high cycling adventure
A sky high cycling adventure
Sunday 22 January 2017, 10:00AM
It’s the day after Christmas and bulging with turkey and Christmas pud, I find myself sitting in a one-man tent on top of an exposed mountain summit watching a malevolent cluster of black clouds approach across Phang Nga Bay.
A unique experience with Andaman Cruises
A unique experience with Andaman Cruises
Sunday 8 January 2017, 12:00PM
Andaman Cruises is a traditional participant at PIMEX. Prior to the show we set down with the company's general manager Christian Schwind to talk about Andaman cruising grounds.
Koh Yao Noi resort Ani Villas is cultivating new ground in hospitality
Koh Yao Noi resort Ani Villas is cultivating new ground in hospitality
Friday 30 December 2016, 10:00AM
When Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul tweeted news about the surprise celebration vacation he’d planned for his wife’s 30th birthday in early December, the American celebrity media couldn’t post their own follow-up stories fast enough.
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