Travel + Leisure Releases The 14th Annual It List, An Editor-Curated Collection Of The Best Hotels In The World This Year Each year, Travel + Leisure editors check in to hundreds of new hotels around the globe in search of the properties that offer a winning alchemy of setting, design, and service. The editors then … Continued
DELICIOUS MAGAZINE MARCH 2019 – FRUITS OF THE FOREST Shinta Mani Wild is only a couple of months young, barely stretching its legs,but already it feels equal parts wild and decadent, just like the fruits which you will find in its forest.
THE TRAVELLER AUSTRALIA – CAMBODIA – CANVASSING A CONTINENT Bensley’s latest project is set to shake up things up even further by taking luxurydeep into the wilderness. While cashed-up, comfort-loving travellers in Africa and South America have long had a rich range of remote lodges to choose from, Asia has lagged behind. The just-opened Shinta … Continued
Architecture supremo Bensley: “I am not alone in the way that I choose a place to stay” Bensley, perhaps most famous for his unorthodox design ethic, is also deeply passionate about the lifetime benefit of the resort, he creates with considerations on community and sustainability. It is those two aspect that feature heavily in the … Continued
DestinAsian.com – Green Dreams Encompassing the largest tract of unbroken rain forest in Southeast Asia, Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains have long been plagued by rampant deforestation and poaching. But a new generation of dedicated conservationists is helping to protect this vast wilderness, backed by ecotourism initiatives that are only now beginning to putdown roots.
Bill Bensley Shares the Stories Behind his Hotels – Discovery Bill Bensley is adamant: ‘Luxury as we knew it is stone-cold dead!’ He’s not the first person in the hospitality industry to make that remark, or something like it. But as the man who has done more than anyone else to redefine the luxury hotel … Continued
Bill Bensley on Style, Shopping, and Shinta Mani Wild Bensley is responsible for some of Asia’s greatest hotels. His latest opening came in the last weeks of 2018, is among his most ambitious, and was one of the most anticipated travel openings of the year: Shinta Mani Wild. The suspended eco tent camp in Cambodia’s … Continued
Interview: Bill Bensley on making luxury travel ethical – SilverKris BILL BENSLEY’s interview on SILVERKRIS magazine on February 11, 2019.
STYLUS – EXPLORING ECO-TOURISM We take a look at the evolving trend of eco-tourism, and how hospitality brandsare meeting growing demand. As research reveals 87% of travellers want to seethe world sustainably, with 68% intending to stay in eco-friendly accommodation,brands have a clear opportunity to engage meaningfully with consumers.
SILVERKRIS – CAMBODIA – WILDEST DREAM – SHINTA MANI WILD Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains is the largest expanse of unbroken rainforest left in Southeast Asia and a biodiversity hotspot – and a new breed of tourism offerings and conservationists are working to keep it that way.
Camping with a conscience – Silkwinds Spread over more than one million hectares in the southwest of Cambodia, Cardamom Mountains is the largest expanse of unbroken rainforest left in Southeast Asia. Covering more than 5% of the entire country, it’s a biodiversity hotspot with more than 16 different ecosystems, and is home to significant populations … Continued
Cambodia’s paths less travelled Much of its recent history has been deeply harrowing, yet the country projects a certain sense of youthful optimism; the roughly 65 per cent of the population that is under 30 seems to be looking to a more vibrant present and future, which is part of what gives a journey through … Continued
From a Resurgent Puerto Rico to the Mexican Hamptons, the 13 Best Places to Travel in 2019 A new year brings with it resolutions, a fresh start, and—for travel junkies—a new crop of bucket-list destinations. In 2019, we’ve got our eye on a globe-full of noteworthy spots, each timely for its own reasons. Some, like … Continued
Where the world’s billionaires will be holidaying in 2019 the great review of where the world’s billionaires will be holidaying in 2019 by Jaclyn Sienna India, the founder of luxury travel firm Sienna Charles.
2019 Best of the Best Hotel Awards: The World’s Best New Hotels | Jetsetter BEST FOR ROMANCE : THE WINNER Capella Ubud, Bali The highly anticipated Capella Ubud proves that over-the-top luxury can be delivered without cutting down a single tree—which also explains how hidden this property feels. A natural ecosystem of rice terraces and … Continued
A Life Less Ordinary – Bill Bensley – THE STAND Bensley speaks to THE STAND about taking risks, fighting to effect his unique vision in the corporate world and the importance of leaving a positive legacy.
Luxury resorts in Cambodia: beach, rainforest and temples Wild by name and wild by nature, the just-opened Shinta Mani Wild tented hideaway is the latest creation of the designer du jour Bill Bensley, whose other showstopping projects include the Siam in Bangkok, Rosewood Luang Prabang and Capella Ubud in Bali.
16 of Asia’s most exciting new hotels Shinta Mani Wild in southern Cambodia is located in the fragrantly-named Southern Cardamom National Park. It’s where a luxury tented camp takes arriving in style to a whole new level.Shinta Mani Wild is the creation of the brilliant mind of American designer extraordinaire Bill Bensley who has created … Continued
16 One-of-a-Kind Events Happening in 2019 Where: Shinta Mani Wild, Cardamom National Park, Cambodia True, legendary gonzo hotelier Bill Bensley’s newest project did technically open in the waning hours of 2018, but this year will be your first opportunity to visit the four-acre luxury camp, which is set along 1.5km of jaw-dropping river and waterfalls … Continued
