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JAPANESE
INSPIRATION
If you’re keen to sail away for a while, the newly refurbished Diamond
Princess (sister ship of the Sapphire Princess featured elsewhere in this
issue of Expat Living), which can carry 2,700 guests and 1,000 crew,
has added a Japanese-inspired bath and specialty restaurant, Kai Sushi
Bar. The Japanese experience available on board also includes an array
of cultural activities such as traditional storytelling and tea-sampling
ceremonies. While this Princess Cruises ship is currently based in
Yokohama, it is set to call in Singapore this coming September during its
voyage from Tokyo to Sydney.
NEW IN THE
MALDIVES
Recently opened in the UNESCO biosphere
of Baa Atoll is Amilla Fushi , a resort that aims
to do away with the “bill shock” that can come
at the end of a Maldives holiday. So, all water
sports are complimentary, there’s a 50-minute
spa treatment included in the rate, and all
childcare is also free, from the Kids Club’
to au pairs. Accommodation ranges from
one-bedroom houses to three- to six-bedroom
residences, and the island’s restaurateur is
acclaimed Aussie chef Luke Mangan, whose
emphasis is on barbecue flavours, zingy
ceviches and tropical ingredients (and even
UK-style fish and chips!).
MUMBAI OPENING
A new Marriott hotel has opened in Mumbai, India. The 585-room JW
Marriott Mumbai Sahar is just a kilometre from the airport, so it’s useful
for business travellers or people with onward flights. But you might also
want to stay a while, judging by the 15 acres of luxury grounds, the range of
dining options (including an Italian eatery, a bakery and a cocktail bar), and
the presence of Spa by JW, only the second signature spa of JW Marriott
worldwide. |
Sister resorts on the Central Vietnam coast, Banyan Tree Lăng Cô and
Angsana L ăng Cô are hosting their first marathon this year, over the
weekend of 24 and 25 October. The Laguna Lăng Cô Marathon will
be held in an area of pristine coastlines, lush green jungles and rugged
mountain peaks, providing a memorable experience for
athletes, their families and spectators. The event comprises
a full marathon, a half marathon and a variety of fun runs
(from 2K to 10K); early bird rates for entry are available until 31
August. Also, book accommodation at Angsana Lă ng Cô and
Banyan Tree Lă ng Cô before the end of June 2015
and receive 15 percent off the best available
rates
VIETNAM MARATHON