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Shinta Mani Wild

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The Most Beautiful Hotel Pools in the World

The Most Beautiful Hotel Pools in the World Truly spectacular design leaves an impression, and swimming pools are no different. No matter the climate, any luxury hotel worth its salt has one—after all, it’s hard to say whether it’s more awe-inspiring to be submerged beside a sand-trimmed sea or surrounded by snowy peaks. And, increasingly, … Continued

Tourism: 13th century pilgrimage | CLAD

Tourism: 13th century pilgrimage | CLAD Yên Tu Mountain is considered to be the cradle of Trúc Lâm Zen Buddhism in Vietnam – around two million pilgrims from the region visit Yên Tu each year to pay homage to Buddha-enlightened King Tran Nhân Tông, who established the Trúc Lâm Yên Tu Zen sect there in … Continued

Unearthing Greater Ubud

Unearthing Greater Ubud Capella Ubud, Bali — a new high-end permanent camp with an ecologically-minded philosophy and a serious design edge. The 23 plush tents, designed by celebrated Asia-based architect Bill Bensley, blend seamlessly into their wild surrounds.

A Design Lover’s Guide to Cambodia and Laos

A Design Lover’s Guide to Cambodia and Laos With much to see and do, having a local guide is an enriching experience, given the amount of firsthand knowledge he or she can bring. The scope of what’s possible and value when it comes to escaping the beaten tourist path is unmatched. Herewith, a few musts … Continued

Shinta Mani Wild

Shinta Mani Wild Shinta Mani Wild | BENSLEY Collection has scored 9 out of ten for overall rating by The Telegraph Travel UK. 

Why now is the moment to visit Cambodia

Why now is the moment to visit Cambodia Cambodia is having a moment. Forty years on from the end of the Khmer Rouge reign of terror, this country is undergoing momentous change driven by the vigour and energy of its young population (65% of which is under 30). Once relegated to a mere stopover (just … Continued

What it’s like to be Bill Bensley, designer of whimsical resorts

What it’s like to be Bill Bensley, designer of whimsical resorts His latest, Shinta Mani Wild, is the fourth in his own BENSLEY Collection and has a wild tale to match. The exclusive, remote 15-tent eco camp in southwestern Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains sits on a parcel the size of Central Park and was inspired by … Continued