Welcome to your April Elite News & Events for Elite Resorts of Asia Pacific. We are incredibly happy to welcome The Ploh Group to the Elite Luxury Alliance, and Jetwing Lagoon as our first Elite Resort in Sri Lanka where the Luxury travel world is being re-drawn, we’re also delighted to have been featured in this month’s World Magazine, Concierge. This month Gayana Eco Resort re-introduce baby clams into the wild, we feature Peppers Anchorage, Silversea Shanghai Elite Experience & The Ryokan Collection’s Sankara Hotel & Spa.

We draw your attention to last weeks 10 Best Elite Experiences, & last month’s 10 Best Elite Episodes. We have also received some insightful comments on our blog articles ‘Hey Big Tipper’ & ‘Defining Luxury’ and we encourage you to share your thoughts, we will be releasing a new entry every Monday.

We have revamped our social networking profiles, with exciting news coming soon, please add us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest & Linkedin, also don’t forget to fill out the Elite Survey for your chance to win an amazing experience at Bunga Raya Island & Spa.

Latest News

Gayana Eco Resort & Spa and Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa celebrate the success and re-introduction of Baby Clams back into the wild.

Featured Resort

Peppers Anchorage is the perfect destination for an intimate hideaway with an elegantly nautical feel overlooking sparkling seas

 Featured Elite Experience

Explore Shanghai in a vintage 1930s style side-car motorcycle, the most original way to see Asia’s largest city during this Silversea Expedition

LATEST OFFERS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Gayana Eco Resort: Complimentary couples massage & private dining

Villa Suralai: Outstanding Gourmet & Spa inclusions

Peppers Ruffles Lodge & Spa: Deluxe Treehouse Spa & Soul Package

Elite Living

Now you can truly be at home at Elite Resorts of Asia Pacific with our ever-expanding possibilities for Elite Living home ownership. Six Senses Laamu Resort is proud to offer a select few the opportunity to be one of the first families to enjoy holiday home ownership in the Maldives.

Elite Recommends

Japan: Sankara Hotel & Spa, Yakushima is the first and only luxury resort hotel on this unique island which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, that attracts nature – lovers from all over the world.

DISCOVER, EXPLORE & EXPERIENCE

Elite Insider: The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs

Learning To Love Yourself: #2 – Destination Spa’s: Thailand

Elite Luxury Alliance: The Ploh Group

“Unforgettable”, “I couldn’t believe it”, “A dream come true” – these are the phrases that best describe the Elite Experiences on offer around Asia Pacific. Trekking through history, diving the world’s greatest reefs, seeing ancient cultures up close, dining on secluded beaches, sailing into ports rarely seen by others and travelling by rail into the rarest of places – these are 10 of the best ELITE EXPERIENCES that E.T.C. has identified and brought to “Friends of Elite” for your travel pleasure, and they are just for you.

Ananda Himalayan Adventures

Experience the grandeur of the Himalayas with outdoor adventure options offered by Ananda including trekking, white water rafting, nature walks, visiting the wild elephants of Rajaji National Park, and elephant photo safaris at nearby Chilla National Park. At Ananda, test and improve your golf skills at the six-hole, par-three golf course with an independent driving range.

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Dolphin Island: Diving The Wrecks Of Fiji

Working with Ra Divers some of the most popular sites are the fascinating wrecks of the Papuan Explorer and the Ovalau. The Papuan Explorer, Fiji’s largest and most accessible wreck, is situated in 20 meters of water and is home to an abundant array of tropical fish. The Ovalau is an exhilarating dive into a 55m roll-on roll-off car ferry that sunk on the 23rd August 2003. For those who like to get close to nature the Breathtaker is not to be missed.

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The Oberoi, Bali: ‘Semar Pegulingan’ Gamelan & Dances

In an effort to share and promote the performing arts of Bali, The Oberoi, Bali invites guests, residents and visitors to experience firsthand the spirit of the rare Balinese ‘Semar Pegulingan’ Gamelan together with classical dances, through special performances at The Amphitheatre, combined with a Seafood and prime meat barbeque buffet dinner under the stars.

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The Maharajas’ Express: Princely & Royal Journeys

Enjoy ‘Supper’ at the magnificent Laxmi Vilas Palace. Designed in Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, the palace built by Maharaja Sayajirao III in 1890 is the residence of the Royal family. Witness the grandeur of its ornate Durbar Hall, the Venetian mosaic floor, Belgium stained glass windows and sculptures of bronze and marble by Fellici. Witness a lovely folk dance performance, typical to the Royal House as you savour a wide array of delicacies from the Royal kitchens.

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Kanuhura: Sleeping over with Robinson Crusoe

Enjoy a Dinner, a Night and breakfast like Robinson Crusoe. A romantic night under the stars on Kanuhura’s very own secluded desert island. Indulge in a sumptuous dinner of the freshest grilled seafood and meat dishes, prepared specially for you in an intimate candle-lit beach setting on neighbouring Jehunuhura Island.

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Silversea: Hidden Treasures of Shanghai on a Sidecar Motorbike

Explore Shanghai in a vintage 1930s style side-car motorcycle, the most original way to see Asia’s largest city during this half-day Silver Shore Expedition. Take a short transfer to the starting point where you meet your driver/guide, a long-term resident of Shanghai. Climb aboard the side-car or seat behind your driver and explore the back streets of Shanghai, not normally mentioned in guide books or visited by tourists.

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The Oberoi, Lombok: To Tanjung Market by Pony & Cart

Experience the sights and sounds of Tanjung’s busy market. The vibrancy and colour will envelope you as you arrive in the warm, early morning sunshine, at around 8 am, by local transport—a pretty painted horse drawn cart known as a ‘cidomo’.

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Hayman Great Barrier Reef Night Dive

An amazing underworld experience below the waters surrounding Hayman, dive professionals will take guests aboard the dive vessel, Sun Aura, to nearby Castle Rock Wall on an unforgettable dive adventure amid vibrant colours and nightlife. Guests will dive amongst the reef’s creatures, which are only likely to emerge in the evenings, including crabs, shrimp and moray eels.

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Ultimate Huka Lodge Experience

Departing on a 6-7 hour trip you will fly either south from the Lodge to the Kaimanawa Range wilderness, with possible sightings of wild horses and Red or Sika deer. Land next to the famous Rangitikei River to view the large trophy-size Rainbow trout. Return to the lake edge via areas of volcanic activity and craters of the Tongariro National Park OR alternatively travel north via the famous Huka Falls, following the Waikato River to the Wai-O-Tapu and Waimangu geothermal regions. Land on the rim of the dormant volcano Mt. Tarawera, which last erupted in 1881. Return to Lake Taupo via some of the spectacularly lush farm and forest land of the central North Island.

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Banyan Tree Lijiang: Bicycle through 800 Years of History

Horizontal, vertical, sideways, facing the southeast, pointing to the west, each piece of sloping tiled rooftop in the old town of Lijiang is arched so tightly to the other; the entire collage is reminiscent of a big Chinese ink slab. This town with the gray sun-burnt rooftops was first built in the late Song Dynasty more than 800 years ago. Shuhe Old Town, leisurely cycle from the resort, is a protected World Cultural Heritage Site in the Old Town of Lijiang.

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Welcome to our monthly Elite Resorts of Asia Pacific Elite News & Events update for November 2011.

2011 is rushing by and 2012 is almost with us. To all our Hindu Friends this Deepavali, we wish you a joyous celebration of the Festival of Light… Shubh Diwali!

Traditionally this brings us to the very busy festive season, with Hari Raya Haji, Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year celebrations gearing up. Keep an eye out for our Elite Celebrations packages coming in the very near future, some very Elite ways to celebrate our worlds cultures.

This month we will be introducing you to an exciting new chapter in Elite Resorts young life. Mid-November, in conjunction with Lightfoot Travel, we will be introducing E.T.C – Elite Travel Consultancy.

E.T.C provides personalised travel planners who will intuitively create your Elite travel bookings in a bespoke style. You can customise your travel plans from start to finish.

If you are a dive fanatic, what could be more exciting than diving on a rarely visited ship wreck, while staying on your own private island in the Maldives? E.T.C can make it happen for you.

Perhaps hiring a private jet for a simple but spectacular escape with a special friend is more to your liking? Then leave it all in the capable hands of E.T.C. They can help make your dreams come true!

All you have to do is click on the E.T.C button on your selected Elite Resort and you will be rafting the whitewater on the Himalayas or petting your own elephant in no time!

Elite Episodes brings us an amazing offer from The Empire Hotel & Country Club in Brunei.

Elite Living epitomizes the Elite Life and what better way to enjoy this than with your own private residence. The Six Senses Residence Con Dao, located on the South Coast of Vietnam, provides the best of luxury living set amongst the unspoiled natural beauty of Vietnam’s natural Marine Park.

The Elite Experiences and E.T.C showcases the amazing Elite Experiences to enjoy at the Huka Lodge in Taupo New Zealand.

Finally, enjoy this months Elite Insider, with information on the Sankara Hotel & Spa Ryokan in Japan, and our Elitist author Joy’s excellent series; Once in a Blue Moon Matters of the Heart Part 3, India.

Keep an eye on the Elite Resorts website in the next few weeks for new resorts and more exciting announcements Please continue to share and introduce your friends to the Elite world!

Welcome to our monthly Elite Resorts of Asia Pacific Elite News & Events update for October 2011.

We commence this last quarter of 2011 with an amazing array of creative and unique travel options. Ready for you to plan your last holiday of the year, before the end of year rush overtakes us all!

First, is the all inclusive ‘Your Luxury Estate On a Private Island’ from Pangkor Laut Resort Malaysia, it includes private helicopter transfers, private Estate accommodation for 7 nights, all F&B (excluding Alcohol) for up to 8 people and a almost endless variety of unique inclusions. An incredible Elite Episode perfectly designed to celebrate, with friends or associates, End of Year, Christmas, C.N.Y, or a personal special occasion.

New Zealand provides us with amazing lifestyle Featured Resort, to celebrate the Mana of the nation. The Featured Resort, The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs New Zealand Lifestyle Packages, include, Couples Retreats, Spa Treatments, Fishing Adventures and Family Indulgences aimed to rejuvenate the soul in Gods Country. You can experience your personal heaven at either Cape Kidnappers, The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs or Matakauri Lodge. The PURE beauty of New Zealand with Elite style sophistication. A perfect ‘recovery’ from the Rugby World Cup party before the ‘ON ON’ towards years end.

Elite Luxury Alliance, introduces the Private Jets of Mjets, to allow you to travel in Elite Style, while Elite Living destinations, offers Six Senses Private Residences, on the Laamu Atoll, Maldives. This is to truly “Live Elite.”

Our Elite Reporter Joy continues the Once In a Blue Moon series, this time looking at the Elite Resorts of Thailand, whilst our Elite Insider continues to explore the mysticism of the Japanese Ryokans, this time at Niki Club.

As always please do share this E newsletter with all and enjoy the Elite World this October!

Welcome to our monthly Elite Resorts of Asia Pacific Elite News & Events update for July 2011.

July brings many seasonal changes; in America and Europe, thoughts turn towards summer breaks and schools holidays, while in Australia/New Zealand, winter begins in earnest with ski weekends and hearty cuisine. Whilst here in the Asia Pacific, we get to enjoy the best of both hemispheres, meaning all options available in the Elite World – Sun, Sea, Snow, Sand, Spa, Ski, Safari and of course Golf, Fishing, Diving, Cruising, Trains, Food & Wine, the options are endless!

While speaking of Snow and Skiing experiences, check out the final month of our Live Elite! 2011 competition. The prize is the amazing Green Leaf Niseko Village in Japan for a winter experience the lucky winner will never forget.

To continue our winning trend, we present the prestigious recognition our Elite Resorts have been recently awarded, honouring them for their excellence in the service “2011 Worlds Best Service” and as the finest new hotels in the world the “IT list 2011″. At the very “TOP 10 Worlds Best Service” Hotels and Resorts surveyed by a readers of Travel & Leisure Magazine poll – 5 hotels were located in the APAC region and 4 of those were Elite Resorts members . Elite applauds these fantastic achievements. Please do read about these in the news section of this E.

Our Elite Luxury Alliance and Elite Resorts welcomes the unique and historical Ryokan Collection from Japan for a perfect retreat to reinvigorate the mind and soul and for a unimaginable food experience. To understand more of the nuisances’ of a Ryokan stay visit the Featured Resorts.

Also keep an eye on our Elite Luxury Alliance member Diageo as the World Class 2011 reaches its apex in India, the pinnacle of achievement for cocktail bar connoisseurs. There will be a surprise, trust us!

Our Elitist author continues to Live in the Moment, this instalment in the islands nation of the Maldives, Pacific and Australia whilst Elite Insider gives you all the royal low down, straight from the Taj Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad.

And to round up this month Silversea brings us their eagerly awaited 2012 schedule, for cruises that twinkle in the vast majestic seas of the asia pacific realm. For sea farers and newcomers to a ‘cruisy life’ these are a must.

As always, please share E with your friends, associates, family, anyone else you would like to share the Elite World with and have a great month!