Royal Park Ratchapruek in Chiang Mai is now welcoming flower lovers to enjoy the delightful sight of colourful blooms until June.
Now in full bloom are the monkey flower tree and silver trumpet tree which paint parks in red and yellow. This is especially a good time for nature lovers and photo aficionados.
The 470 rai royal park is open daily from 8am to 6pm. It is located 16 minutes from Chiang Mai International Airport.
Enjoy a feast by the beach at Dusit Thani Hua Hin
This month, Dusit Thani Hua Hin is holding Feast by the Beach, a three-day pop-up event featuring DJs, wellness activities, live entertainment, special room rates and international drinks and dishes prepared by some of Thailand's most celebrated chefs and mixologists.
From March 18-20, guests can experience an epicurean journey across three continents when Appia, 100 Mahaseth and el Willy Kitchen take over the resort's kitchen to showcase their renowned flavours and distinctive culinary flair. Wine pairings selected by oenophiles from Soul Wines and creative cocktails by Tropic City -- a regular fixture on the list of Asia's 50 Best Bars -- will enhance the experience.
Live bands and DJs will provide the soundtrack to the three-day event which also includes creative sustainability workshops; Kids' Camp games; and rejuvenating wellness activities such as paddle boarding, kitesurfing, aqua aerobics and beachside acroyoga.
Price ranges from 1,250 baht++ to 1,950 baht++ per person. Upon reserving a place at any Feast by the Beach dining event, diners will have access to an exclusive stay package starting at 3,000 baht++ per night, inclusive of daily breakfast and a 30% discount on treatments at Devarana Wellness. The special offer is valid for stays between March 18-20.
Call 032-520-009.
Enjoy Six Senses with all the family
Six Senses now offers family-focused activities and programmes which are available at Six Senses Yao Noi in Phangnga province.
Following the theme of Farm, Nature and Re-creation, the three-day Junior Eco Warrior programme at Six Senses Yao Noi aims to educate future changemakers through hands-on experiences and outdoor adventures. Children can collect fresh eggs, meet Kevin the goat, spend time sowing seeds, and head to the beach to learn the importance of keeping marine ecosystems clean. They can also have fun turning trash into treasure in a 3Rs Workshop and try their hand at building villas for the resort's resident hornbills out of recycled timber.
With views overlooking the iconic limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay, the three-bedroom Ocean Retreat has the option of a connecting one-bedroom Ocean Deluxe Pool Villa.
Other family-friend programmes from Six Senses are also available at Six Senses Ninh Van Bay in Vietnam and Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives.
Visit sixsenses.com/en/resorts/yao-noi.
Get your hands on a special
In celebration of Easter next month, Caterina Murino, the acclaimed actress, jewellery designer and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Fan, has teamed up with Mandarin Oriental, Paris pastry chef Adrien Bozzolo to create a spectacular and delightful chocolate Easter egg with an egg-shaped filigree pendant inside.
All profits from the sale of these Easter eggs will be donated to Amref Health Africa, Africa's leading health non-governmental organisation, of which Caterina is the godmother.
On her travels as a Fan of Mandarin Oriental hotels, Murino met chef Adrien in Paris. The two artists inspired each other to design a unique tribute to Easter in this romantic city.
Influenced by the work of ancient artisans from Sardinia, Murino has designed and created an egg-shaped pendant in silver filigree. Among this limited-edition collection, is an exceptional single copy of the pendant crafted in pink gold and set with a sapphire.
For his part, chef Adrien took inspiration from the refined design of the jewel to create a delicate egg-shaped sculpture in pure Madagascan chocolate. Behind this, a chocolate egg is standing on a crispy hazelnut and fleur de sel praline cushion. The precious pendant is hidden inside the egg, the base of which is filled with small chocolate candies made with Sardinian myrtle liqueur.
Visit mandarinoriental.com/paris.
