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F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo’s travel tips Experience seasonal sailing event with Hôtel Sezz Saint-Tropez Dogan Hotel, a unique travel experience Banyan Tree launches urban resort concept in China’s two new properties Daniel Ricciardo, Scuderia Toro Rosso team
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Editor’s Note
Daniel Ricciardo at Hungary’s F1 Grand Prix 2012
This week, we’re proud to speak to Scuderia Toro Rosso’s young main team driver Daniel Ricciardo in lieu of the upcoming night race in Singapore, as he gives our readers his travel tips and shares with us his travel experiences. Also, sporting event Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is about to commence, and we have just the right hotel for you to spend this season’s sail. Lastly, we bring two you three unique hotels, the quaint and cosy heritage Doğan Hotel in Turkey as well as two of Banyan Tree’s lovely new urban resort concept properties in Tianjin and Shanghai. Enjoy reading! James Chen Editor, Asia Travel Exclusives james.chen@asiaxclusives.com
Contents Dogan Hotel, a unique travel experience
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F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo’s travel tips
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Experience seasonal sailing event with Hôtel Sezz Saint-Tropez
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Banyan Tree launches urban resort concept in China’s two new properties
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Hotel Garden, for guests to relax
Dogan Hotel, a quaint heritage hotel refurbished from old historic houses
Dogan Hotel, a unique travel experience
Famous for its narrow cobbled streets, Ottoman-era architecture and yacht harbour, Old Antalya is vibrant and élan. Guests can explore the quaint and cosy town full of heritage sites, restaurants and souvenir shops, among other attractions. Antalya is a beautiful city to explore, whether on foot, bikes or public transport. Local folks are more than delighted to show guests around the specialties of the city, and guests can also head down to attractions nearby such as the Manavgat Falls, the upper and lower Duden Falls, the Kursunlu Falls, the yachting paradise Kekova, the winter sports center Saklıkent, the Gulluk Mountain National Park, the ancient city
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Doğan Hotel is one of the heritage hotels that consist of historic hoses restored and meticulously renovated to pay tribute to the old century beautiful Turkish architecture. The hotel spells a blend of old world elegance, impressive personalised service and friendly ambience.
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Located in Kaleiçi in the Antalya region of Turkey, Doğan Hotel Is strategically located in the coastal of the vicinity, packed to the brim with history, culture and nature wonders.
of Termessos and the Stone Age settlement, Karain Cave. For those who are willing to venture further, check out the majestic attractions of nature at the ancient ruins of Kemer, or the lush orange groves of Finike. The famous Damlatas Cave in Alanya, with air inside that is widely believed to cure asthma and other respiratory illnesses, is also definitely worth a visit.
at home with the lodge, guests can expect dedicated service, ample relaxation, comfort as well as convenience. The hotel’s signature Garden is a charming location for alfresco breakfasts and dinners in the summer, and is a shady refuge to admire waters cascade amid fragrant orange trees. Guests can also sunbathe in the terrace, or lounge on the sundeck next to the pool.
All these attractions are located in the vicinity of DoÄ&#x;an Hotel, a cosy accommodation made up of four heritage houses converted to hotel rooms, with a total of 41 rooms to lodge a moderate amount of guests. Each room is renovated and upgraded to fulfil the needs of a modern traveller. The quaint and historic hotel is perfect for different types of travellers from families, a solo weekend trip to get away from work to honeymooners. Complete with fine amenities, rooms on the higher floors also offer majestic views of the harbour. With the mission to let all their guests feel
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For those who love the coastal, a smaller and secluded beach is situated only 100 meters away from the hotel, perfect for the afterdinner stroll or quick dip in the ocean. A larger beach is also available 15-minutes away form the hotel via tram services. Guests can also be sure to indulge in the exquisite and delightful celebrated Turkish delights with the hotel restaurant.
Ricciardo at Amber Lounge Fashion event
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Asia Travel Exclusives speaks with Daniel Ricciardo of Scuderia Toro Rosso before the Night Race of the much-anticipated F1 Grand Prix in Singapore begins.
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F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo’s travel tips
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Being one of the junior drivers, Ricciardo has recently been confirmed as a full time race driver for Scuderia Toro Rosso in 2012. The Red Bull junior driver Daniel Ricciardo of Perth’s descent will be arriving in Singapore for the F1 Grand Prix in September.
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We get to know Ricciardo better as he shares with us his travel experiences and tips.
Tell us more about the country that you are from or are currently based in. D: Perth, Australia. It’s a lovely part of the world. What do you think are the top must-dos when visiting this country?
I think basically all the coastal areas are great. We’ve got plenty of nice beaches and lots of cafes etc. along the beaches, which is good. Subiaco is a nice suburb in the city, with lots of nice restaurants, bars and clubs if you want a bit of a night out. Based on the countries that you have raced in, which is the country has the best trackside view? D: Monaco and Singapore. Singapore is special in the night, with lots of
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D: Depends if you’re lucky with the sharks or not, I think Rottnest Island is great, if you’re into snorkelling and maybe some diving! The waters there are beautiful, and it’s just a bit of a ferry ride from Perth (about 40 minutes). As long as you’re not afraid of sharks it should be
alright.
skyscrapers and lots of lights, and the fireworks afterwards, it’s quite special. Monaco, it probably doesn’t need to be explained [why]. I guess if you’ve been there or seen images on TV, you can say it’s pretty spectacular, being in the harbour and the size of the boats/ships there. It’s pretty impressive. Which race has the most exciting after parties? I haven’t really indulged in that fun lifestyle yet… but to be honest I’ve been out to Singapore’s and that was pretty fun. And Monaco again. Probable, with a bit more experience, Canada and Australia are also recommended from what I’ve heard, not really what I’ve experienced. But I know Australia’s always going to be good! If you have the time, which country would you like to visit to for leisure? I’ve never really been to America, and it has fascinated me. I think just the size of it and obviously, there’s so many different parts to the country and so many things to do. I’d love to do America, with a group of friends in a motor home, and sort of… go travelling for months. It’s always something that I’ve always envisioned doing, so maybe one day I’ll make it happen.
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Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
Top 5 MustDos in Experience seasonal sailing event with Hôtel Sezz Singapore Saint-Tropez Paris’ Hôtel Sezz Saint-Tropez offers a unique and exciting spectator experience for this season’s Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez One of the most highly anticipated sailing events of the year, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is not to be missed. Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is the peak, as well as the seasonal closure of the Mediterranean yacht regatta season.
With that in mind, the Hôtel Sezz Saint-Tropez is launching a whole new exciting spectator experience for their guests. From September 30 – October 7, guests can expect to enjoy the action right from the hub of the event, aboard a specially chartered yacht or even one of the competition vessels. A member of The Design Hotels™, Hôtel Sezz SaintTropez are more than happy to welcome sailing enthusiasts in the tranquility of their luxuriously designed hotel.
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Relax with the designer spa facilities
Guests can indulge in the enchanting world of international sailing, while relaxing at the epicurean hotel. An exclusive chance to watch the race atop a private yacht enables hotel guests to experience a VIP treatment, and visitors of Hôtel Sezz Saint-Tropez will have an extensive array of vessels at their disposal, ranging from sailboats to motor yachts in sizes from 12 to 32 meters.
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Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is a prestigious sailing event that features classic yachts alongside contemporary sailing boats. Aficionados from all around the world are drawn to race in the gorgeous bay of Saint-Tropez.
Gorgeously designed suites
Check out the bar at night
Step into any of their meticulously designed rooms
Spa Sezz outdoors Pool view at night
There is also a personal experts crew available for guests to learn more about the race and input their insights, or simply for discussion. The best part of the hotel experience catered to the guests? Guests have the exclusive opportunity to climb aboard a competition vessel and experience the adrenalinefueling thrill first-hand. H么tel Sezz Saint-Tropez consists of 37 guestrooms, suites and villas that are scattered around the area and is surrounded by lush tropical greeneries. Bask in the dreamy aura of France as one can lounge on the Christophe-Pillet designed furniture while sipping cocktails and socializing. Indulge at the Dom P茅rignon champagne bar and luxurious Restaurant Colette. Guests can also choose to relax with Spa Sezz by Payot that offers a full range of facials and body treatments with a vast array of exclusive botanical products. For reservations, please visit http://www.designhotels.com/ or call one of their toll-free numbers available here.
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Banyan Tree Shanghai on the Bund
Luxury-oriented hospitality operator Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts debuts new urban resort concept with properties in Tianjin and Shanghai.
dows that open out onto the broad Bund thoroughfare. The signature suite features panoramic views and a private dipping pool. For guests in other room types, they can enjoy a dip in the water with the resort’s generously-sized pool as well.
Set in Shanghai and Tianjin, hospitality operator Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts unveils two new properties following an urban resort concept. Based on the success of its Bangkok, Seoul and Macau counterparts, the new urban resorts Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund and Banyan Tree Tianjin Riverside opens in October and November respectively. Both urban resorts are luxurious new additions to the hospitality landscapes of the effervescent, fast-growing cities.
With four food and beverage outlets, Oceans, Ming Yuan, Banyan Lounge and Stars, guests can enjoy a variety of dining experiences from Western, Chinese to Japanese cuisine. Guests are also privileged to enjoy the debut of a new concept “Banyan Tree Host”, which features a dozen senior concierges of mixed nationalities that provide highly personal and customized services.
The urban resort is the first hotel in the city ever to boast river views from every single one of their 130 suites, built with large French win-
Guests can expect muted tones and refined lines of traditional Chinese ink paintings, with most rooms featuring a large French window over-
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Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund is located in the northern Bund area, in the vicinity of historic landmarks of old Shanghai, and proximity of modern cultural and commercial centres. The ideal location facing Pudong’s Lujiazui financial district also has magnificent views of the HuangPu River.
Located on the east bank of the Hai River of downtown Tianjin, Banyan Tree Tianjin Riverside is also part of the new urban resorts concept, priding itself for 158 luxurious suites, an extensive number of dining options as well as the first Banyan Tree Spa in north China. Less than 30 minutes away from the city’s main railway station and international airport, the resort is aesthetically designed to fuse local history and cultural references into its architecture.
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Banyan Tree launches urban resort concept in China’s two new properties
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Lobby of Banyan Tree Tianjin
looking the Hai River. Bathrooms feature an oversized round bathtub offering the spectacular river view as well. An extensive number of dining options from traditional Cantonese delicacies to grilled seafood and meat specialties are available as well. Guests can indulge in the resort’s Banyan Tree Spa that offers pampering wellness treatments based on regional Asian healing therapies. Combat the dry climate with their special skin moisturising service, or sooth those tired muscles with the signature Royal Banyan massage. Guests can enjoy leisurely strolls after dinner on the waterfront promenades from Hai He Promenade and Italian Street to the Dining District and several famed shopping areas.
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