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Anantara Golden Triangle

Located 100 km south-west of Abu Dhabi, the once desolate Sir Bani Yas Island now teems with life.

To most, Thailand sounds like  a loud spalsh of sun, surf and sea. But head up north along the picturesque Mae Ping River and you will find a touch of Zen within the gentle bustle of historical Chiang Mai.

The Anantara Spas in the Maldives have come up with the perfect plan for those who want to return from their exotic beach getaway with a sun-kissed glow, but without having risked a sunburn or thesun damage that can go along with it.

Meeting  the  Maldivian locals has hitherto been a rarity for tourists visiting the islands. But now you can frely mingle with residents as you experience the generation-old tradition of nocturnal fishing by hand.

It's late by the time I arrive at Anantara Bophut Resort and Spa on the island of Koh Samui. My driver manoeuvres the car down a narrow driveway of ancient timber sleepers.

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From a distance, so much that we hear about China tends to revolve around crowds, haze and materialistic excess. But steer clear of the big cities and you'll get fresh mountain air, some solitude and a bit of adventure.

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