The honeymoon is the perfect complement to your special day. But for couples that crave a little adrenaline alongside a healthy dose of romance, it’s worth finding an adventurous honeymoon destination in Asia that can satiate your desire for thrills. From journeying off the beaten path to traditional locales offering post-nuptial bliss, we take a look at three of the best honeymoon destinations in Asia for adventure-seeking couples – because there’s more to a honeymoon than just a resort getaway. Romance and Exploration in Bali Romance and adventure go hand in hand on a honeymoon to the island of Bali. Fill your days chasing sunsets, experiencing the island’s pace of life and packed with as much adventure you and your partner can handle. Adventure on the Island One of the best things about Bali is that thanks to its small...

Chef Rey is the Culinary Director at The Pavilions Phuket. From humble beginnings in New Zealand, his pursuit of all things gastronomic led him on a round-the-world career, from honing his craft from Australia and Abu Dhabi to Vietnam and Malaysia. In this interview, Chef Rey shares his food philosophy, favourite food gadgets and best and worst food-related experiences. Why did you decide to get into the restaurant industry as a chef? My Dad is a pastry chef, his dad was a sausage maker, and his brothers were chefs, so you could say it runs in the family. When I was younger, my dad would participate in the culinary nationals in New Zealand, so this piqued my interest to learn more about being a chef. At the competition stage, I found the atmosphere and competitive nature incredibly exciting. When it...

Once a year on a far outpost of the Mongolian Steppe comes one of the world’s most unique luxury Ger camp experiences. Combining luxury, experiential activities and a breathtaking landscape, The Pavilions Mongolia pop-up camp offers a once-in-lifetime escape back to nature. Glamping brings all the things we love about camping – remote locations, the heart of nature, the freedom of sleeping under the stars – and combines it with modern comforts we can’t live without. But a glamping trip with The Pavilions Mongolia is just as much about the location and the experience as it is a luxury camping trip.

Whether to reduce stress, improve health or increase wellbeing, more of us than ever are incorporating wellness into our vacations. When it comes to choosing the perfect destination for a wellness holiday, Nepal is a country that offers it all.

The all-girl getaway tends to be something confined to our late teens or early twenties. With age, those exciting girls and bff vacations get replaced by family holidays, couples retreats, and destination weddings. But nothing is quite as fun as getting the ladies in your life together for a week away to solidify your friendship, create memories and live the carefree days of youth. The girls getaway seems to be having a resurgence of late, with more women opting to organise a trip with their besties for some quality time, bonding and shared experiences where they can grow together. Ideal Locations in Asia for a Girls Getaway Choosing the right destination for your all-girls holiday is not always straightforward. There needs to be a consensus on where to go and what activities and facilities everyone prioritises. We’ve chosen two destinations that tick all the...

It was great to hear that Douglas Maclagan, Founder of The Pavilions Himalayas, earned the World of Children 2018 Humanitarian Alumni Award. We asked him a few questions so that we could all get some more insight into his journey to all that he has achieved.   When and how did the dream become a reality? In 1993 when first visiting Nepal I realized the urgent need to provide young children and their mothers a second chance in life. In 1994 research showed that 1 in 3 children wouldn’t be able to celebrate their 5th birthday, and 1 in 31 mothers would die giving birth, both instances to totally avoidable causes. As a result, I established the first-day care health centres to provide care and health services to these target groups in December 1995. The dream came true after the...

A destination wedding in Asia is about more than just the big day. To help you choose the right place for your nuptials, we’ve selected our favourite Pavilions Resorts for a wedding abroad. Whether you spend it with friends, family or just the two of you, we’ve even included some pre and post-wedding activity ideas will make saying your “I do’s” even more special. THAILAND Best for: A Destination Wedding with your Favourite Friends With its luxurious accommodations, plentiful beaches and good food, Phuket makes for the perfect island wedding. And with diverse activities and an endless promise of good times, It's the ideal wedding destination for a once-in-a-lifetime reunion with friends from near and far. Pre-wedding Activities: The Pavilions Phuket offers panoramic views and a magnificent setting for your special day. But there’s no better way to relax before...

Plastic is a serious hazard to our oceans and the animals that call it home. It may be close to impossible to avoid plastic altogether, but we can each make a positive impact as individuals. Here are five ways to help you travel plastic free and carry the habit back home. Our oceans are choking on plastic. Each year more than 8 millions tonnes of plastic ends up in our oceans, and if we continue, by 2050 there will be more pieces of plastic in the ocean than fish. Not only does plastic harm marine life, kill animals, and pollute our water, it eventually finds its way up the food chain and onto our plates. 1. Reusable Drinks Bottle Investing in a reusable water bottle is an easy way we can each contribute to solving the plastic problem. Today, many...

The Rise of Experiential Travel   Travel is about seeking unique and memorable experiences. But no longer satisfied with the same old tourist trails, many of us are looking to expand our horizons, venture on more unusual paths and meet and connect with local cultures and people. Enter experiential travel. Rather than just sightseeing, it’s a way to authentically immerse oneself in a destination and develop a deeper understanding of its culture. If you’re looking to embark on an experiential travel adventure, The Pavilions Hotels recommends Mongolia and Nepal, our top destinations for an experiential getaway. Mongolia The chance to connect with one of the world’s last nomadic cultures and travel to one of Earth’s final frontiers is what makes Mongolia an ideal experiential travel destination. Its residents are keen to preserve their culture and heritage that is closely tied...

Proudly ranked among Amsterdam’s best hotels, The Toren is renowned for the personal service offered to guests and its friendly and helpful staff.  We speak to Alessi, the hotel's Guest Experience Manager, on what drives the team. 1.  What inspires the team to create extraordinary experiences for guests? I think the very architecture and history of our buildings inspires the team. The former canal homes (now the hotel) are so unique and have lots of character! Similarly, each team member has their personal way of treating each of the guests. We stick to being ourselves, and truly take care of our guests as we if they were our own friends - a good base for creating extraordinary experiences. The Toren team’s genuine attitude is the main reason why we won the 2018 TripAdvisor Best Service of The Netherlands Award. 2.  Can you share some...

Nepal has long been known as a destination of mountainous beauty, hospitable people, and a spiritual pilgrimage. Luckily the devastating earthquake in April 2015 did not deter travellers for long. Over the past 12 months, tourism has steadily returned heralding a new wave of travellers that are smart, affluent and eco-conscious. Welcome to the new era of travel – sustainable luxe. Launched in November 2015, the Pavilions Himalayas is the luxe first hotel in Nepal to be 100% eco-friendly. This has been a labour of love starting from the first river rock to be laid, up until the hotel opening six months after the earthquake.  Without compromising on luxury, nearly all the materials used to build the Pavilions Himalayas (15 villas, pool, restaurant, even a helipad) were from Nepal. We generate our own solar energy, harvest rainwater, grow a range of vegetables,...

When it comes to Balinese culture and exploring the Island of God, Mul is the expert. Meet, Mul, Head Butler at The Pavilions Bali for 17 years, and learn about some of his best kept secrets on how to experience the authentic Bali. What is a typical workday like?Butlers help our guests make their trip special and most of all, worry-free! We handle details like their in-villa breakfast orders, recommendations for the best experiences in the area, and just about any request. What inspired you to create the “Off the Beaten Track Bali Tour”?  A couple of years back, I had picked up guests from the airport and they asked me for tips on where to go to experience “the real Bali”. I immediately responded with “I’ll surprise you, leave it to me.” I took them my favourite places in Bali, including Beratan Lake,...