Yoga Masters in Bhutan

Renowned Australian yoga masters Eileen Hall and Chris Dorje Walker will host a residential retreat at Uma Paro, Bhutan between August 5 and 11. Featuring four hours of practice daily, this double bill in the “Kingdom of Happiness” is an opportunity to meditate in an all-Buddhist land—Bhutan. Retreat prices start at US$3,470 for single occupancy in a superior room (forest views), or US$2,645 per person for double occupancy at COMO Shambhala. Prices include six nights accommodation, five days yoga and meditation instruction, a one hour private session with either teacher, breakfast and lunch daily plus welcome and farewell dinners (not including beverages), four cultural excursions, a traditional Bhutanese hot stone bath and massage (90 minutes) and return airport transfers. www.comoshambhala.bz

Exotic Hospitality

Guests at the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok will experience “exotic hospitality” with their “Ultimate Krungthep Affair” package, featuring a stay in the exclusive Krungthep Wing. The package also includes indulging in newly introduced treatments at CHI, The Spa and exclusive dining by starlight on a private boat, with a firework display. This package is valid for stays of a minimum of three consecutive nights in a specialty suite for two people and includes: breakfast, airport transfers in a S-Class Mercedes Benz limo, a “Sen Chi” sap treatment for two and a two-hour exclusive dinner on Horizon Cruise. www.shangri-la.com

Southern Best

Recently opened, the InterContinental Shenzhen was just voted the “Best New Opening China Hotels 2007” during the fourth annual China Hotel Golden Pillow Awards. The hotel is China’s first Spanish-inspired luxury business hotel with 549 guestrooms and eight thematic restaurants and bars.
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