27 June 2012

Laguna Lăng Cô

The Ritz-Carlton Club Experience in SingaporeA Five-Star Gem in the Canadian Rockies2 new Resorts to choose from in the Turkish city of BodrumThe Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore’s Choux Delight

Banyan Tree’s Laguna Lang Cô to debut in November

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ContentsThe Ritz-Carlton Club Experience in Singapore 4

A Five-Star Gem in the Canadian Rockies 7

Banyan Tree’s Laguna Lăng Cô to debut in November 8

2 new Resorts to choose from in the Turkish city of Bodrum 9

The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore’s Choux Delight 10

Publisher Raymond Wong • raymond.wong@asiaxclusives.com

Editor James Chen • james.chen@asiaxclusives.com

Web Sam Soh • sam.soh@asiaxclusives.comOphilia Leung • ophilia.leung@asiaxclusives.com

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Editor’s Speak

In this issue of Asia Travel Exclusives, we take a look at the different up and coming resorts to look out for in the next few years.

In Central Vietnam, Banyan Tree’s Laguna LăngCô to looks set to debut in November. Towards the Mediterranean, specifically in the

Turkish Town of Bodrum, two new resorts from Swissôtel are scheduled to open in 2013 and 2014. Meanwhile near the Canadian

Rockies, Silvertip Village is expected to be completed a year later in 2015.

In addition, we take a look at the Ritz Carlton experience in Singapore. Happy reading!

James ChenEditor, Asia Travel Exclusivesjames.chen@asiaxclusives.com

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The Ritz-Carlton Club Experience commences from arrival and encompasses access to the Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, which is located on the 32nd floor of the hotel - a private sanctuary for hotel guests with club privileges.

The Ritz-Carlton Club Experience in Singapore

Lobby of The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore

The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge

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At the Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, luxury abounds in understated touches from panoramic views of Marina Bay and the city skyline to exquisite culinary presentations served with impeccable flair. Be it discovering hand-picked artisanal cheeses from France in the evening to perusing the carefully assembled selection of art books over afternoon tea, the Ritz-Carlton Club experience is for those who believe in indulging in the very best in life.

Breakfast at the Ritz

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Highlights for hotel guests who reserve rooms and suites with Club privileges include:• Personalizedarrivalanddepartureservicewithcheck-in/outintheirroomorClubLounge;• CulinaryindulgenceattheRitz-CarltonClubLoungewith:Champagnebreakfast,light

refreshments, three-tiered Classic Afternoon Tea, Hors d’Oeuvres & Cocktails and ChocolatePralines&Cordials;

• Complimentarygarmentrefreshment(pressing,laundry&dry-cleaning)foruptofivepiecesoflaundryuponarrival;

• Complimentarylimousineservicewithintheimmediateprecinctbetween7a.m.to11p.m.daily(subjecttoavailability);

• Personalizedstationerywithguests’namesembossedonletterheadsandin-residencecards in gold.

Marina Bay Deluxe Room

Experience Luxury like no other at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore

Indulge at The Ritz Carlton Club

Pool at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore

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Located at the gateway to the Canadian Rockies, Silvertip is a breathtaking, 550-acre master-planned mountain resort on the sunny side of the Bow Valley overlooking the alpine town of Canmore, Alberta. The Village at Silvertip is a rustic mountain village inspired by picturesque alpine hamlets in Canada, Europe and across North America. In addition, as the only resort village located on the southwest face of the surrounding mountainside, Silvertip offers long,sunshine-filleddaysonthegolfcourseorenjoyingtheVillage’smanyamenities.Thesurrounding area has been designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO because of itspristinebeauty,studdedby14,000-footmountain peaks, glaciers, alpine lakes, streams, waterfalls and dense forest.

With a host of amenities including championship golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools, an ice rink and easy access to Canada’s most popular ski resorts and outdoor destinations, The Village at Silvertip is poised to become a spectacular playground and go-to destination for summer and winter recreation for well-heeled outdoor enthusiasts.

A Five-Star Gem in the Canadian RockiesTheVillageatSilvertipisconfiguredaroundpiazzasandsquares;reminiscentofEuropeanvillages where the character is created not by any one single building, but rather by the quality of the public spaces that are formed by the buildings. Constructed using mostly local stone and timber, the village will have a mix of residences, visitor accommodations, retail shops, restaurants and public facilities. Neighborhood piazzas and public squares have been incorporated within groupings of four- and

five-storybuildings,creatingcomfortablepedestrian environments for socializing with neighbors and visitors. Stone and brick walkways meander under stone arches that connect buildings;balconiesoverlookthestreets,andrestaurant patios and café terraces open up outside for al fresco dining and early evening cocktails. Finally, the orientation of The Village and each of its “neighborhoods” deliberately takes advantage of the spectacular mountain surroundings.

Village at Silvertip

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Vietnam’sfirstworld-classintegratedresort,LagunaLăng Cô, is set to makeitsdebuton1November2012.NestledalongthecoastoftranquilCentral Vietnam, Laguna LăngCôisBanyanTree’sfirstforayinthecountry.

Framed by a three kilometre beach and lush countryside, the 280-hectare community resides near Lăng Cô Bay in the Chan May region overlooking theEastSea,anarearenownedforitspristinecoastline,tropicaljungles,rugged mountain peaks and proximity to the country’s most storied UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the cities of Hue and Hoi An along with the relics of My Son. The resort is nestled in a unique crescent bay offering privacy and unparalleled exclusivity, and will include Banyan TreeandAngsanabrandedhotelsandspas,an18-holechampionshipgolfcourse designed by Sir Nick Faldo, private villas and residences available for sale, convention facilities and a plethora of recreational activities for guests of all ages. Laguna Lăng Cô is poised to become the leading world-class holiday and premium second home destination in Southeast Asia.

The hotelsBanyan Tree Lăng Cô offers a luxurious retreat from which to explore the culturally rich destination of Central Vietnam. Inspired by the artistic heritage of Vietnamese dynasties past, the resort features 32 one-bedroom lagoonvillas(131sqm)and17one-bedroombeachvillas(124sqm)seton the shores of Canh Duong beach. A spa highlights Banyan Tree’s award-winning treatments and services, while a Marine Centre provides opportunities to learn about and explore the vibrant waters of the East Sea.

Banyan Tree’s sister hotel, Angsana Lăng Cô, is a contemporary getaway featuring229stylishsuites(from52sqmto179sqm),100ofwhichcomeequipped with their own private pools. All suites in every room category feature picturesque mountain, lagoon, or sea views, and incorporate local materialssuchasbambooandMotherofPearl,alongwithtraditionalartswith a contemporary twist, lanterns and elegant framed calligraphy.

Things to do

Championship Golf CourseThe Laguna LăngCôGolfClub,an18-hole,par-71championshipcoursedesignedbySirNickFaldo,deliversagolfingexperiencethatcanbeenjoyedbyskilledandnoviceplayersalike.Thesite’snaturalruggedterrainhas been preserved, offering a distinctive course with changing landscape framed by mountains on three sides and the East Sea to the west. The course weaves between soaring trees, flowing streams, verdant rice paddies and dramatic rock features, and are noted for their oceanfront footage.

Tours & ActivitiesLaguna Lăng Cô offers a wealth of activities to meet the needs of groups, couples and families of all ages. The Marine Centre features aquatic activitiessuchasjetskiing,parasailing,waterskiing,windsurfing,kayakingand banana boat rides, while the Activities Centre offers archery, mountain biking,all-terrainvehicles(ATV),kids’ATVs,2-seaterminicarsandhorseriding. The Handicraft Centre immerses guests in Vietnam’s rich artistic legacywithclassesinvariousfineartsledbylocalmasters.

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Come2014,touriststothecityofBodruminTurkeywillhavetwonewSwissôteldeluxehotelstochoosefrom:abeachresortand a city resort in Bodrum. The city is an upcoming tourist destination in Turkey. The two new properties are scheduled to openin2013and2014.

As a tourist destination, Bodrum has become increasing popular with both tourists and locals, with its location and the warm MediterraneanclimateoftheAegeancoast.Thecityoffersidealconditionsforsurfing,divingandallotherwatersports.What’smore,theGreekislandKosisjustahalfhourawaybyboat.

Swissôtel’s future beach resort lies directly on the waterfront in Turgutreis, approximately 20 kilometres from the centre of Bodrum.Themaintwo-storeyhotelcomprises66roomsandsuitesofferingatleast40m2perroom,complementedbyvillasandduplexterracesinfront,whichhouse72residencesthatare85–274m2insize.Roundingofftheofferingareindoorandoutdoorpools,PürovelSpa&Sport,awidevarietyofsportopportunitiesandvariousrestaurants.

On the other hand, its city hotel is located in the hills of Bodrum, with a fascinating panoramic view over the city. 56 elegant roomsandsuites,45privateresidences,threerestaurantsandPürovelSpa&Sportwillbeavailabletoallguests.ThecentreofBodrumis10minutesfromthehotelandtheairportisjust20minutesaway.

2 new Resorts to choose from in the Turkish city of Bodrum

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Chihuly Lounge

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The Summer Weekend Afternoon Tea at Chihuly Lounge is now sweetened with delectableéclairs.Theseclassicchouxpastriescomein12differentcreativeincarnations ranging from Cotton Candy Éclair to Gula Melaka Éclair. Guestsmayalsoenjoyanassortmentofscones,sandwichesandpetitcanapéslikeSmokedDuckwithVanillaRhubarbChutneyandGooseLiverwithPear&FigJam.

Aselectionoffineteasisservedonelegantchic‘Feuilled’or’lineofBernardaudPorcelainimportedfromFrance.Therangeofoverthirtyblendsoflooseleafteasfrom the Ronnefeldt tea collection features citrus-flavoured teas such as Morning Star and Roibosh lemon. Flavoured black teas - “Wild Cherries” and “Rose Tea with Petals”,areasrefreshingasfruit-infused“RaspberryRoyal”and“StrawberrieswithYoghurt” teas.

Availablefrom2Juneto26August2012,2:30to5p.m,theSummerWeekendAfternoonTeaispricedat$48peradult(inclusiveoffreshlybrewedanddecaffeinatedcoffeeandaselectionofteas)/$24perchild(six–12yearsofage)andsubjecttoservicechargeandprevailinggovernmenttaxes.Fordiningreservations,pleasecallRestaurantReservationsat(65)64345288oremailrc.sinrz.restaurantreservations@ritzcarlton.com.

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