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Kandooma Maldives Welcomes the Year of the Snake with Festive Celebrations

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives invites guests to celebrate Chinese New Year 2025 (28 January–4 February) with a mix of cultural festivities, dining, wellness, and adventure. Set in a tropical paradise, the resort offers a memorable experience for all ages.
Dining Experiences
Guests can enjoy curated meals symbolizing prosperity:

Prosperity Yu Sheng Set: Fresh Norwegian salmon, wild leek pickle, and sesame seeds.
Hot Pot Set Menu: Premium Angus beef, tiger prawns, and rich broths.
Seafood Fiesta: Chilled seafood, roasted Beijing duck, and foie gras.
Prosperity Bellini: A sparkling cocktail to toast the New Year.

Rejuvenation at Kandooma Spa
Relaxation takes priority with treatments like:

Express Facial: Using SUNDàRI products for radiance.
Full Body Exfoliation: A soothing ritual for relaxation.

Adventurous Activities
Exciting experiences include:

Jet Ski rides over turquoise waters.
Discovery Scuba Diving with complimentary photos.
Turtle and shark snorkeling.
Night fishing under the stars.

Kids’ Fun at Kandoo Kids Club
Children can enjoy activities such as Snake Craft Making, Scavenger Hunts, and Food Art Fun.
A Tropical Escape
Located in the South Male Atoll, 40 minutes by boat from Velana International Airport, the resort offers stunning beaches, diverse villas, award-winning spa services, and exceptional dining.
Bookings: Visit maldives.holidayinnresorts.com.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side This Summer with Merlin Entertainments

This summer, Sydney’s top attractions, operated by Merlin Entertainments, are offering exciting new experiences for families seeking adventure and discovery. These include SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Madame Tussauds Sydney, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Sydney Tower Eye, and Immersive Gamebox.
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium invites guests to explore Day and Night on the Reef, an immersive 1.4 million-litre oceanarium reopening on December 20, 2024. Visitors can see vibrant fish, zebra sharks, and stingrays in a Great Barrier Reef-inspired setting. Families can also enjoy the bioluminescent Moonlight Beach and the giant frozen wave exhibit. On January 17, 2025, Reef Rave will be hosted by DJ Lenny Pearce, where guests can dance to toddler-friendly beats while viewing the reef exhibit. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $15 for children, with proceeds going to the SEA LIFE Trust.
SEA LIFE also introduces a new Rockpool experience, open from December 16, 2024, where children can become Rockpool Rangers by learning about marine life like sea stars and anemones.
At Madame Tussauds Sydney, visitors can now see the Wild Australia zone, featuring wax figures of Steve and Robert Irwin, allowing fans to snap photos with the legendary conservationists.
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo has unveiled a new outdoor observation deck showcasing the endangered southern cassowary, alongside the chance to meet Aussie animals like wombats and platypuses. During the school holidays, guests can collect exclusive Wild Mates trading cards.
The Sydney Tower Eye offers a new Twilight SKYWALK tour, giving sunset chasers 360-degree views of Sydney as the sun sets, either from the Observation Deck or through the thrilling outdoor SKYWALK adventure.
A line-up of Summer FUN at Sydney's top attractions

Transylvania's New Hotel of Ice Opens 2024-25 Season

The construction of the Hotel of Ice, in the heart of Transylvania has finished, and its doors have now opened for guests and visitors, as scheduled, on Christmas Day 2024.

The remote Hotel of Ice is perched up in the mountains at over 2000m and is only reachable by cable car. It's a musical theme this year, with sculptures of instruments and famous classical composers from Beethoven to Mozart. The Hotel of Ice has 12 standard igloo rooms, which are priced from as little as £85 per night. The hotel has its very own restaurant, which serves delicious 4-course menus from £50, with one course even being served on an ice plate! For those wanting to warm up with a drink and even a dance, there is also an Ice Bar which serves some drinks in, you guessed it, ice glasses. The temperature in the Hotel of Ice is typically around -2 degrees with professional sleeping bags and cosy bedding provided. There is also a Winter Park with various winter activities from snowshoeing, sledding and even a lift which pulls you up the slope in a rubber ring, which you slide back down in!

For those who wish to warm up, there is also a neighbouring chalet with a bar and restaurant. They also have warm accommodation from £50 per night for those who don't wish to brave the cold.
The nearest Airports are Sibiu (75 mins), Brasov (2 hours) and Bucharest (4 hours). Please note there is no public transport to the remote Hotel of Ice from Sibiu, Brasov or Bucharest so visitors need to either hire a car, organise a taxi or join one of the Untravelled Paths tours below which all start/finish in Bucharest and include visiting Dracula's Castle and a stay in the Hotel of Ice.

Tours, which include a night in the Hotel of Ice

4-Night Ice Hotel Experience from £399pp
7-Night Ice Hotel Ski Experience from £950pp
7-Night Winter Transylvania Experience from £699pp

If you have any questions or need any assistance please don't hesitate to contact us on info@untravelledpaths.com.

Jia He Ushers in the Year of the Snake with Bountiful Lunar New Year Feasts

Flourish with abundance in the Year of the Snake with Jia He's delectable Lunar New Year offerings. Celebrate from January 5th to February 12th, 2025, with early bird promos starting December 15th, 2024.

Jia He is open throughout the period ready to serve the guests for the Chinese New Year (CNY) feasting, catering and banqueting needs.

Indulge in a variety of options, for dine in at Jia He Chinese Restaurant @ Connexion and Jia He Grand at One Farrer Hotel. There are set menus for Lunar New Year (LNY), ala carte, to special set menus. During the more than month long 39-day celebrations, Jia He eshop at shop.jiahe.com.sg has takeaway sets and festive goodies to Jia He's all-new Blissful Harvest Buffet Box for the diners' feasting be it at home or in the office.

Abundant Feasts at Jia He Chinese Restaurant and Jia He Grand:

Savor traditional favorites like Yusheng (prosperity salad) and Pen Cai (treasure pot), alongside innovative dishes symbolizing abundance and prosperity. For private celebrations at home or in the office, Jia He's takeaway sets, festive goodies, and the exquisite Blissful Harvest Buffet Box are ideal.

The Blissful Harvest Buffet Box by Jia He is hand-made from Jia He's kitchen by our Master Chefs, carefully packed and served warm with

Steamed Rice with Chinese Sausage in Claypot, Roasted Crispy Duck (1 ½ duck), 20 pieces each of Steamed hand-crafted dim sum such as Steamed Prawn Dumpling with Asparagus, Steamed Crystal Dumpling with Tomato and more. Jia He's Blissful Harvest Buffet Box also includes 20 pieces each of fried dim sum such as Baked Mini Egg Custard Tartlets, Crisp-fried Crabmeat with Black Truffle and Avocado Boule and more. Guests get to receive a Complimentary Platter of Smoked Salmon Yu Sheng to make a prosperous start with a refreshing and auspicious dish. Priced at $688+ for 15 to 20 persons and is suitable for self-collection or deliveries.

Indulge in New Culinary Highlights:

Luo Xuan San Bao Yusheng: This Yusheng features a luxurious trio of abalone, salmon, and geoduck for an auspicious start to the celebrations. Double-boiled Collagen Soup with Shrimp and Pork Dumpling served with Sea Urchin, Stuffed Fried Shark's Fin in Spring Roll Steamed Red Garoupa with Beetroot infused Silky Beancurd Braised 3-Head Australia Abalone with Sea Cucumber in Premium Abalone Sauce Baked Whole Suckling Pig with Hakka Suan Pan Zi Chilled Medley of Melons and Berries with Bird's Nest

Jia He Grand Menus (Lunar New Year period 5^th Jan to 12 Feb 2025)

Special Set menu at $2688++ for 10 persons, from $118++ min. 2 persons available. CNY Set Menu Lunch only at $1188++ for 10 persons, CNY Set Menu A from $1388++ for 10 persons available to CNY Set Menu C at $1888++ for 10 persons.

Jia He Chinese Restaurant Menus (Lunar New Year period 5^th Jan to 12 Feb 2025)

Special Set menu at $2688++ for 10 persons, from $118++ min. 2 persons available. CNY Set Menu Lunch only at $988++ for 10 persons, CNY Set Menu A from $1188++ for 10 persons available to CNY Set Menu C at $1688++ for 10 persons.

Dine-In, Takeaway, and Online Ordering:

Jia He restaurants will remain open throughout the festive period, offering a variety of options to suit the requirements. Enjoy a delightful dine-in experience, savor thoughtfully curated takeaway set menus and ala carte menus for self-collection or delivery or browse Jia He's selection of festive goodies available for online purchase at shop.jiahe.com.sg.

Rebates are available for self-collection if customers choose the option, instead of delivery, please refer to shop.jiahe.com.sg for details.

Experience the Essence of Lunar New Year:

Both Jia He Chinese Restaurant and Jia He Grand boast distinctive menus featuring a diverse array of flavors and textures that capture the essence of Lunar New Year. Await a truly memorable dining experience!

Jia He Chinese Restaurant @ Connexion
For reservations, please contact 6694 8988 / 6694 9466 Email: enquiries@jiahe.com.sg
1 Farrer Park Station Road, #01-14/15/16 Connexion, Singapore 217562

Jia He Grand @ One Farrer Hotel
For Reservations, please contact 6538 9688 / 6538 2788 Email: jiahegrand@jiahe.com.sg
One Farrer Hotel, Level 1 #01-01
1 Farrer Park Station Rd, Singapore 217562
For enquiries:
• WhatsApp: 9067 0828 / 8870 8988 / 9170 2682
• Email: enquiries@jiahe.com.sg
• Website: https://jiahe.com.sg
• eShop: https://shop.jiahe.com.sg

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Welcome the Year of the Snake with a sumptuous Weekend Reunion Dinner Feast Buffet.

Jia He Chinese Restaurant @ Connexion
Welcome the Year of the Snake with a sumptuous Weekend Reunion Dinner Feast Buffet.
Available 11, 12, 18 & 19 Jan 2025
ADULT $68.00++/pax (Min. 4 pax)
CHILD
$38.00++/pax (5-12 years old)
INCLUDES 1 PLATTER OF ABALONE & SALMON YUSHENG

Feast on a wide array of dishes at Jia He's Lunar New Year season Dinner Feast ala carte Buffet. Experience the best of Chinese cuisine this Year of the Snake.
Saturdays & Sundays
1st Seating: 5:30pm to 7:15pm (Last Order at 6:15pm)
2nd Seating: 7:45pm to 9:45pm (Last Order at 8:45pm)
Reservations required.

www.jiahe.com.sg
*Terms and Conditions apply.
Jia He Chinese Restaurant @ Connexion
For reservations, please contact 6694 8988 / 6694 9466
Email: enquiries@jiahe.com.sg
1 Farrer Park Station Road, #01-14/15/16 Connexion, Singapore 217562
For enquiries:
WhatsApp: 9067 0828 / 8870 8988
Email: enquiries@jiahe.com.sg
Website: https://jiahe.com.sg
eShop: https://shop.jiahe.com.sg
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Bill Bensley to Hold 3-Month Rotating Art Exhibition Series of New Works at Four Seasons Hotel Art Space by Moca Bangkok 10 January - 20 April 2025

Celebrated architect, designer, and artist Bill Bensley returns to the Four Seasons Hotel's Art Space by MOCA Bangkok with a rotating art exhibition featuring three collections from January 10 to April 20, 2025. Inspired by travels across 11 countries, Bensley’s vibrant works focus on supporting environmental conservation and educational programs in Southeast Asia. All proceeds benefit communities in Cambodia and Laos through the Shinta Mani Foundation.

The exhibition includes three themed shows. "New Paintings by Bill Bensley" (January 10-30) showcases landscapes inspired by his travels, funding education for deaf children in Luang Prabang and hospitality training for underprivileged youth in Siem Reap. "The Ring of Fire" (January 31-February 27) highlights natural forces like volcanos and fire, with proceeds supporting basic needs for Siem Reap families. "Call of the Cardamoms" (February 28-April 20) celebrates the endangered species of Cambodia's Cardamom Rainforest, with funds aiding its conservation through partnerships with Wildlife Alliance.

Each collection reflects Bensley’s commitment to philanthropy, environmental preservation, and cultural diversity. His dynamic artworks, priced between $6,000 and $10,000, are available for international purchase via a digital catalog, with flexible shipping options.

Four Seasons Bangkok celebrates Bensley’s dual impact on art and humanitarian causes. Lubosh Barta, the hotel's General Manager, praises his creativity and dedication to meaningful projects. For Bensley, the exhibition is a platform to share his journey and inspire through storytelling and artistry. He envisions the space as a sanctuary for creativity, where visitors connect through the power of imagination while supporting vital causes.

Bensley Outsider Gallery

Banyan Group Celebrates its Landmark 30th Year with Record Openings; On Track to Welcome 100th Resort for its Singapore Homecoming in 2025

Banyan Group, a global hospitality leader, celebrates its 30th anniversary while unveiling ambitious plans for 2025. Key developments include opening its 100th resort, Mandai Rainforest Resort in Singapore, and expanding to new destinations like Tanzania and the Dominican Republic. With 15 new hotel and resort openings and five branded residences planned, Banyan Group continues to redefine hospitality through innovative, multi-concept spaces blending wellbeing, culture, and nature.
Highlights for 2025 include:

Mandai Rainforest Resort: A 338-room nature-inspired retreat in Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Reserve.
Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape: A safari experience in Tanzania's Ruaha National Park offering cultural immersion and wild encounters.
Urban Integrated Development in Bangkok: A boutique destination combining accommodations, spa, dining, and a nightclub.
New Openings in Asia: Including Banyan Tree Zhuhai Phoenix Bay in China, Banyan Tree Haeundae Busan in South Korea, and Homm Mandaue City Cebu in the Philippines.
Caribbean Expansion: Cassia Punta Cana, the first resort in the Dominican Republic.

Sustainability remains central to Banyan Group’s mission, with initiatives like marine conservation projects in Hainan and the Maldives, and rewilding efforts, such as a bee-friendly forest in Indonesia. The Group’s proprietary "8 Pillars of Wellbeing" will also see expanded integration into guest experiences.
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