2017 04 Aug Sept

Recommendations

Info

JUST IN Experience Cambodia’s KHMER HERITAGE This Page, Phum Baitang - Terrace Villa Opposite from top, Phum Baitang surroundings; Shinta Mani Angkor interior 18 World Travel
With architectural and design elements highlighting Cambodia’s Khmer and colonial heritage mixed with the contemporary amenities of a luxury resort, Phum Baitang and Shinta Mani Angkor provide a unique opportunity for savvy travellers to find exactly what they’re looking for. “Phum Baitang means ‘green village’ in Khmer and this is the exact aesthetic that has been created here at the resort,” said Geraldine Dohogne, Concept & Interior Designer with Zannier Hotels, Phum Baitang. “You don’t just stay at Phum Baitang, you partake of a visceral experience that embodies all the local cultural senses and transports you back to a true Cambodian village atmosphere.” This atmosphere is enhanced by the use of locally sourced materials, thatched roofs, a natural colour palette, and plenty of rattan, bamboo, and carved stone for most of the resort’s architectural design. Phum Baitang pulls the aesthetic together with local artefacts and antiques that reflect the country’s colonial history, creating not just a resort, Dohogne said, but an experience. According to Indra Budiman, General Manager with Shinta Mani Hotels, the property in Angkor was designed by Bill Bensley with inspiration from local temples – giving guests the opportunity to embrace the Shinta Mani philosophy of “open doors, open hearts.” “The colonnade, prang (a tall tower-like spire), and enclosures (the spaces between walls, with passage through the walls by way of gopuras) are common structures in temples which are incorporated into the hotel design,” Budiman said. The resorts have not only incorporated Khmer tradition into the aesthetic, they make a significant contribution to the local economy – employing Khmer people, providing healthcare services, supporting Cambodian hospitality training schools, and promoting environmentally friendly and sustainable practices among local businesses and producers. Shinta Mani’s farming development centre, a collaboration with the United States government’s Feed and Future Initiative in coordination with the World Vegetable Centre and USAID, aims to “research the best varietals of vegetables to be grown in Cambodia’s harsh climate,” Budiman said, “and then use that information to teach local villagers to grow their own healthy veggies in their own home gardens.” He added that guests at Shinta Mani’s Angkor resort have helped the community even further through a sponsorship program, providing hundreds of Khmer villagers with homes, school supplies, piglets, and more than 1,400 clean water wells. Still, these properties haven’t skimped on luxury. Traditional cultural influences are blended with modern simplicity to provide an exotic and sophisticated travel experience in one of the world’s most sought-after destinations. With beautiful villas, Michelinstar dining, custom amenities, Phum Baitang’s rejuvenating Spa Temple, and gracious hospitality, guests can enjoy the height of elegance – even while immersed in tradition. “The key is to be passionate about what you are trying to achieve,” Dohogne said. “A one-of-a-kind lifestyle experience that brings together provocative innovative design, simplicity, tradition, luxury and intuitive service, all while pursuing excellence as the driving ethos.” zannierhotels.com/phumbaitang/ & shintamani.com/angkor CHRISTINE LEE World Travel 19
Page 1: WORLD TRAVELMAGAZINE Staying in Arc
Page 5 and 6: Photograph by Thomas Dekiere/Shutte
Page 7 and 8: CREATE MAGICAL MOMENTS FOR YOUR FAM
Page 9 and 10: Discover our exclusive experiences
Page 11 and 12: ADVERTISER PROMOTION Soneva Fushi T
Page 13 and 14: To know more, visit: www.incredible
Page 15 and 16: From top, Paris Grand Suite interio
Page 17 and 18: Tradition and romance at Bumi Duada
Page 19: Clockwise from top left, Fireplace
Page 23 and 24: From top, Maison Belle Epoque reope
Page 25 and 26: Clockwise from top left, sexy Nobu
Page 27 and 28: FAMILY TOGETHER Family vacations do
Page 29 and 30: WHERE TO GO: BAHAMAS There’s noth
Page 31 and 32: The sun sets over Puncak Villa at N
Page 33 and 34: consistently near-perfect weather,
Page 35 and 36: World Travel 33
Page 37 and 38: Spa-Hotel Jagdhof outdoor space wit
Page 39 and 40: winning spa, well-stocked wine cell
Page 41 and 42: Tucked into the tree canopies, the
Page 43 and 44: HOtel de Crillon A Rosewood Hotel,
Page 45 and 46: Royal Mansour Marrakech, Morocco A
Page 47 and 48: The St. Regis Vommuli Resort Maldiv
Page 49 and 50: Hotel Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom, A
Page 51 and 52: &Beyond Matetsi River Lodge Victori
Page 53 and 54: This Season’s Top 40 Must Have Lu
Page 55 and 56: 3DOLCE & GABBANA Mambo Limited Edit
Page 57 and 58: 3GIVENCHY Sunglasses $395 5 CHOPARD
Page 59 and 60: 3BOTTEGA VENETA Acetate Sunglasses
Page 61 and 62: 3JIMMY CHOO Bag $2995 4JO MALONE Co
Page 63 and 64: “To be fit mentally and physicall
Page 65 and 66: “First impressions are everything
Page 67 and 68: This Page, Listen to sounds of rive
Page 69 and 70: Where fantasy transcends reality Th
Page 71 and 72:
MUMBAI MAGIC INDIA’S PULSATING FI
Page 73 and 74:
This Page, mix grill (meats) at Bot
Page 75 and 76:
in Khar, a glam restaurant designed
Page 77 and 78:
BANGKOK ELEGANT BOUTIQUE SLEEPS, MI
Page 79 and 80:
This Page, blue hour on the deck of
Page 81 and 82:
Supanniga Eating Room: Restaurateur
Page 83 and 84:
SINGAPORE AN ISLAND ABUZZ BY GRACE
Page 85 and 86:
This Page, party until dawn at Lulu
Page 87 and 88:
Jérémy takes local and regional p
Page 89 and 90:
Shangri-La Hotel Singapore: There i
Page 91 and 92:
SAMUI IS THE BOUTIQUE ISLAND OF CHO
Page 93 and 94:
Opened a decade ago, the Four Seaso
Page 95 and 96:
PHUKET EAT, DRINK, DO AND STAY IN T
Page 97 and 98:
winning white rum of incredible cha
Page 99 and 100:
THE HOTTEST PLACE TO WAKE UP REFRES
Page 101 and 102:
terrace has quickly become one of t
Page 103 and 104:
IF THE GREEN SIDE APPEALS, HEAD TO
Page 105 and 106:
World Travel 103
Page 107 and 108:
WE ARE GREETED - RATHER FITTINGLY -
Page 109 and 110:
This Page, from top, the main swimm
Page 111 and 112:
IN THE GOLDEN LIGHT WE PASS CAMEL A
Page 113 and 114:
MONTALCINO A FORTRESS TOWN IN TUSCA
Page 115 and 116:
TUSCANY, AN INDULGENT COMBINATION O
Page 117 and 118:
This page, Narrow street in Montalc
Page 119 and 120:
“THE TUSCANS HAVE THE FACULTY OF
Page 121 and 122:
TYLISH HOPPING IN EOUL A LIST OF TR
Page 123 and 124:
STEP INTO GANGNAM FOR A PREVIEW OF
Page 125 and 126:
LAID BACK AND COSMOPOLITAN, CENTRAL
Page 127 and 128:
This Page, the Cisco Crossing over
Page 129 and 130:
From top left, view of Banff seen f
Page 131 and 132:
From top left, a chef prepares dess
Page 133 and 134:
From top left, the Last Spike Gift
Page 136:
A moment alone - almost!
show all

2017 04 Aug Sept

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?