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Palmeiras Resort, Your House in a 5-star Resort in the Algarve

04 Jun 2010 - noxa

Palmeiras Resort is an exclusive and very private 5 star residential development located on the outskirts of the charming Eastern Algarve town of Tavira.

Designed to combine traditional Algarvian architecture with the very best in modern living, the apartments at Palmeiras Resort come with the highest standard of contemporary interior design and finish. The homes are set in small private residential areas and enjoy spectacular views towards the sea or the lush landscaped gardens of the resort, that contain a huge variety of native and tropical plants, trees, all in a serene and tranquil setting.

The project is considered one of the most significant and ambitious residential developments ever undertaken in the beautiful Eastern Algarve, offering residents a truly unique quality of life.

Overlooking the natural setting of the stunning Ria Formosa Nature Reserve and close to some of the finest beaches and golf courses in all Portugal, Palmeiras Resort lies just 25 minutes from Faro International Airport and 20 minutes from the Spanish border.

The Palmeiras Resort is for the privileged who appreciate the highest standards of leisure (tennis courts, kids club, multisports area…), services (5 star hotel, wellness spa, fitness centre, beach club, restaurants, shops…) and security in magnificent sun kissed luxury environment.

Tavira is one of the most architecturally attractive towns in the Algarve and has a particularly interesting historical background.

Tavira’s attraction stretches beyond its medieval heart, its monuments, churches and charismatic chimney pots and roof tops. It also has one of the best, and as yet, undiscovered beaches in Southern Europe.

Buying a property at the Palmeiras Resort not only gives you the opportunity of enjoying all the facilites and tranquility the resort and its surrounding area has to offer, but it also gives you the chance of experiencing the lifestyle of the Algarve with all its history and heritage.

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Belize Fishing Resort

23 May 2010 - noxa

On such a wintery day, I can’t help but daydream about my recent whirlwind trip to Ambergris Caye, a small island off the northeastern coast of Belize—a place so consistently warm that residents easily (and even somewhat wistfully) recall in detail the one day of the year they wore a sweater.

I was there to check out a hotel for T+L’s “40 Secret Beach Hideaways” (March 2010), and expected to spend most of my time stretched out on a white sand beach, piña colada in hand. The island, after all, is only 25 miles long and one mile wide. And while I did my fair share of reclining, I was surprised—and thrilled—to discover how many activities are available to the traveler.

Here’s my short list for how to best explore the island and its surroundings.STAY The six thatched-roof casitas at the beachfront Xanadu Island Resort,  consist of 19 one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites, each appointed with plush sofas, full kitchens, and private balconies

that look out on the Caribbean Sea. The small staff is both friendly and attentive. (San Pedro; 011-501/226-2814; $190)EAT Be sure to try the excellent huevos rancheros at Estel’s, an easy to miss, white-and-aqua breakfast spot with wooden tables, a chalkboard menu, and a sand floor that spills onto the beach. (501/226-2019; breakfast for two $20)

DO Arrange a three-hour snorkeling excursion with local guide Alfonse Graniel to Hol Chan—teeming with rainbow parrot fish, loggerhead turtles, and octopus, it’s the second largest barrier reef in the world. (San Pedro; 501/226-2814; from $25)DO On the mainland, check out Mayan ruins (the largest pyramid at Xunantunich or “Stone Woman” rises 130 feet above the plaza, pictured above) and then go cave tubing on a half- or full-day excursion with Ed’s Eco Tours. Along the way, the very knowledgeable Edward Allen points out rare bird (Jabiru stork) and plant species. (Belize City; 501/601-1982; from $150)

EAT There are several good dinner options in the main town of San Pedro, which has just three colorful main streets (aptly named Front, Middle, and Back), but I especially enjoyed the atmosphere at the open-air Hidden Treasure restaurant, set about five minutes south of town. With a bamboo fence, a dark wood walkway lined with torches, and a traditional menu (I had the seafoord ceviche, Butterfly lobster, and coconut pie), it’s the perfect ending to a full day. Just don’t forget bug spray!

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honeymoon resort

19 May 2010 - noxa

On such a wintery day, I can’t help but daydream about my recent whirlwind trip to Ambergris Caye, a small island off the northeastern coast of Belize—a place so consistently warm that residents easily (and even somewhat wistfully) recall in detail the one day of the year they wore a sweater.

I was there to check out a hotel for T+L’s “40 Secret Beach Hideaways” (March 2010), and expected to spend most of my time stretched out on a white sand beach, piña colada in hand. The island, after all, is only 25 miles long and one mile wide. And while I did my fair share of reclining, I was surprised—and thrilled—to discover how many activities are available to the traveler.

Here’s my short list for how to best explore the island and its surroundings.STAY The six thatched-roof casitas at the beachfront Xanadu Island Resort,  consist of 19 one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites, each appointed with plush sofas, full kitchens, and private balconies

that look out on the Caribbean Sea. The small staff is both friendly and attentive. (San Pedro; 011-501/226-2814; $190)EAT Be sure to try the excellent huevos rancheros at Estel’s, an easy to miss, white-and-aqua breakfast spot with wooden tables, a chalkboard menu, and a sand floor that spills onto the beach. (501/226-2019; breakfast for two $20)

DO Arrange a three-hour snorkeling excursion with local guide Alfonse Graniel to Hol Chan—teeming with rainbow parrot fish, loggerhead turtles, and octopus, it’s the second largest barrier reef in the world. (San Pedro; 501/226-2814; from $25)DO On the mainland, check out Mayan ruins (the largest pyramid at Xunantunich or “Stone Woman” rises 130 feet above the plaza, pictured above) and then go cave tubing on a half- or full-day excursion with Ed’s Eco Tours. Along the way, the very knowledgeable Edward Allen points out rare bird (Jabiru stork) and plant species. (Belize City; 501/601-1982; from $150)

EAT There are several good dinner options in the main town of San Pedro, which has just three colorful main streets (aptly named Front, Middle, and Back), but I especially enjoyed the atmosphere at the open-air Hidden Treasure restaurant, set about five minutes south of town. With a bamboo fence, a dark wood walkway lined with torches, and a traditional menu (I had the seafoord ceviche, Butterfly lobster, and coconut pie), it’s the perfect ending to a full day. Just don’t forget bug spray!

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Thanakorn Danthong Appointed as Resort Manager of Away Tusita Chumphon

05 May 2010 - noxa

Chumporn, Thailand – October 2008 – Astudo Hotel & Resort Management, holder of X2 Resorts, Away Resorts and Le Bayburi brands, has announced the appointment of Thanakorn Danthong as Resort Manager for Away Tusita Chumphon.

Thanakorn, a Thai National, will supervise the entire operation of Away Tusita Resort Chumphon. With a Bachelor Degree from Bangkok University, majoring in tourism and hotel management, and 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry combined with his Thai and International knowledge of service and operational standards, he will contribute an innovative and valuable foundation to the Away family.

In his career he has been working in different management positions in hotel operations such as Pimalai Resort & Spa – Koh Lanta, Treetops Arasia Resort & Spa – Phuket, Veranda Resort& Spa – Hua Hin, Hyatt Regency – Hua Hin, Phuket Arcadia Beach Resort, Chiva-Som International Health Resort & Spa, Holiday Tour & Travel Agent, Oriental Hotel Bangkok, Siam Intercontinental Bangkok and Asia Hotel Bangkok.

Away Tusita Chumphon is an intimate villa style resort created for those who seek quality and tasteful accommodation combined with a private and unspoiled natural environment. It’s truly fresh and unconventional design is the first of a new era of high-end luxury in Chumphon province, Thailand. The resort, covering a total area of 25 Rai (40,000 square meters) comprising of 22 villas with 17 garden view and 5 beach view, is located on a beautiful unspoiled beach, Had Arunothai. Dozens of stunning limestone islands rising out of the sea are in full view. Nearby is Paknam Tako, an estuary where guests can observe the lifestyle of the local fishermen and watch the fishing boats bringing home the day’s haul close to sunset.

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Away Resorts to Manage Chumphon Resort

01 May 2010 - noxa

Chumphon, Thailand – September 2008 – Astudo Hotel & Resort Management, manager of X2 Resorts, Away Resorts and Le Bayburi, is proudly announcing the opening of Away (Tusita) Chumphon, scheduled in September 2008.

Being the first southern province to be reached from every other part of the country, Chumphon is regarded as a gateway through which southbound visitors will have to pass before continuing on their routes to the western or eastern coasts. Chumphon is not only renowned for its abundant seafood, but  also known as a province of succulent fruits with various marvelous attractions like beaches, islands,  forests and caves.

Chumphon covers a total area of 6,009 square kilometers with a long coast stretching for 222 kilometers and 47 islands. Its boundary reaches Prachuap Khiri Khan in the North, the Gulf of Thailand in the East, Suratthani in the South and Ranong and Myanmar in the West. Geographically, its landscape is alternate plains and mountains. Coconut, rambutan, durian, mangosteen, banana, and pineapple are some varieties of fruits densely grown on eastern plains.

The resort, (previously known as Tusita Resort), covering a total area of 25 Rai (40,000 square meters), is located on a beautiful unspoiled beach, Had Arunothai. Dozens of stunning limestone islands rising out of the sea are in full view. Nearby is Paknam Tako, an estuary where guests can observe the lifestyle of the local fishermen and watch the fishing boats bringing home the day’s haul close to sunset. Koh Tao, the premier diving area in the Gulf of Thailand is directly to the east with Arunothai providing the closest access point on the mainland and is closer to Koh Tao than the usual point of departure Koh Samui.

The 22 accommodations in the resort comprise of:
- 1 Residence Villa of 150 sqm,
- 2 Beach Suites of 80 sqm,
- 1 Beach Pool Villa of 90 sqm,
- 2 Beach Rooms of 60 sqm,
- 16 Garden Villas of 80 sqm.

The facilities of the resort include a restaurant serving Seafood, Thai and International cuisine, a spa with two treatment rooms and two outdoor massage “Salas”, a swimming pool, a bar, a lounge/library, a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (wireless Internet access system) without entering the password throughout the resort.

Away resorts are the epitome of peaceful hideaways. All resorts offer guests every opportunity to truly slow down and enjoy their holiday but at the same time provide an interesting and unique array of activities and tours to provide a perfect balance for your holiday. A key hallmark of Away Resorts is their relaxed casual atmosphere, blended with high levels of individual service.

About Astudo Hotel & Resort Management
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management (www.astudo.com) is an international hotel management group based in Thailand. It manages 3 brands, with several properties in a growing portfolio and a fourth brand soon to be released.

X2 Resorts (www.X2resorts.com), Thailand’s first designer hotel chain, first launched in Kui Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan – December 2007 and followed by Samui, Suratthani – June 2008. Future X2 resorts anticipated to open in mid 2010 are X2 Koh Tan and X2 Koh Kood.

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