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By Manu Vardhan Kannan
Published on April 19, 2025
Taking a bold step in championing women in diving, OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO, part of the Atmosphere Core portfolio, has launched the first-ever PADI Women’s Dive Month in collaboration with TGI Maldives, ELE|NA Ayur spa, and Marine Biologist Luca Melodia. Extending the spirit of PADI Women’s Dive Day on 19th July into an entire month, this initiative gives solo women travellers, families, and groups of friends more opportunities to explore the underwater beauty of the Maldives.
Following the 2024 “PADI Outstanding Contribution to Women's Diving” award, both TGI Maldives and OBLU NATURE Helengeli continue their mission to introduce more women and families to the joys of diving. Helengeli island, with its exotic house reef located just metres from the shore, and surrounding dive sites, offers unparalleled diving experiences suitable for beginners and professionals alike.
Throughout July, guests at OBLU NATURE Helengeli can enjoy special offerings such as discounted dives, marine life talks, wellness activities, and curated holiday packages as part of the comprehensive OBLU Island Plan™. TGI Maldives, with over 40 years of experience in ocean diving, is offering exclusive discounts on all dives booked by women during the month, including the PADI Discover Scuba Dive sessions ideal even for non-swimmers.
Highlighting the initiative, TGI Maldives Operations Manager Greta Marcelli shared, “There’s nothing like seeing guests’ emotions after their first dive. While we celebrate women in diving year-round, PADI Women’s Dive Month in July provides a platform to offer more reasons to join us in paradise.”
The celebration is further enriched by ELE|NA Ayur spa, which has curated over 18 wellness activities including sunrise yoga, aqua aerobics, and core stability classes. These sessions aim to enhance flexibility and stamina, supporting guests in their diving journeys. Additionally, women who book a dive experience will enjoy special discounts on the spa’s signature Coconut Shell and Sand Bundle massages, crafted with locally sourced, sustainable ingredients.
PADI Regional Manager Matt Wenger noted, “By extending our PADI Women’s Dive Day celebration into a month-long event at the stunning OBLU NATURE Helengeli resort, we aim to welcome even more newcomers to the sport while also offering advanced certifications for enthusiasts.”
This July, guests are invited to embrace the spirit of exploration and relaxation by booking their stay with a 20% discount on a minimum four-night fully inclusive package. TGI Maldives and ELE|NA spa are also extending a 20% discount on women’s PADI-certified dive courses and spa treatments booked throughout the month.
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By Hariharan U
Published on October 1, 2025
Indian weddings have always carried the weight of grandeur, but today’s celebrations are moving beyond the palace-and-ballroom template. Guest lists may be getting smaller, yet the experiences are becoming more imaginative, meaningful, and deeply personal. Couples are rewriting tradition with destinations that offer far more than backdrops they create stories.
In Ras Al Khaimah, weddings feel like they belong in a dreamscape. Here, mehendis unfold in centuries-old coral-stone courtyards, while adventurous celebrations take flight on the Jebel Jais zipline. At Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island, haldis take place barefoot on private beaches, where the golden sun mirrors the turmeric hues. Evenings shift seamlessly from ballrooms glowing with sangeet lights to pheras under desert skies painted in fire.
Thailand’s charm lies in its intimacy. Pheras take place on terraces that seem to float above the Andaman, framed by limestone cliffs. Sangeets glow under paper lanterns in tropical gardens, while mornings start with Thai wellness rituals. At Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, weddings begin with a dawn blessing by monks a moment of serenity before the festivities unfold. Each celebration here feels uniquely curated, never copied.
Seychelles transforms weddings into experiences that feel elemental. With its scattering of islands—from cultural Mahé to untouched Platte couples celebrate amidst nature that feels otherworldly. Pheras glow on pristine beaches, mehendis spill into palm groves, and starlit sangeets bring families together in landscapes so pristine they feel eternal.
Kenya offers backdrops where nature writes half the story. In Nairobi’s wildlife conservancies or the Maasai Mara, vows unfold as elephants graze in the distance and golden skies turn to star-filled nights. Safari lodges double as venues, blending game drives with evening sangeets. Along the coast, Mombasa and Diani host barefoot pheras on soft white sand, followed by Swahili feasts and music carried by the sea breeze. No two weddings here are alike each one shaped by the wild or the ocean.
Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas feels designed for Indian weddings. With its vast coastline, palatial ballrooms, and villa clusters, every ritual finds a fitting stage. Lantern-lit courtyards host mehendis, pheras glow beneath Gulf sunsets, and sangeets spark to life in waterparks or glittering ballrooms. It’s luxury and drama, woven seamlessly into days of celebration.
Sri Lanka offers something different intimacy as the ultimate luxury. Teardrop Hotels’ boutique estates host weddings that feel more like family tales than events. Within Galle Fort, pheras unfold to the rhythm of the ocean. In Nuwara Eliya, misty tea fields wrap couples in a fairytale haze. Along southern beaches, barefoot ceremonies gather only the closest circle, turning vows into cherished secrets.
For Indian couples, weddings have never been just about two people, they’re about family, rituals, and memory. Today, as celebrations shift toward immersive and personal experiences, the future of Indian weddings lies not in how big they are, but in how deeply they resonate.
Published on September 30, 2025
Banyan Tree Spa Krabi has been recognised at the Thailand Tourism Awards, taking home the Outstanding Award in the Hotel & Resort category and the Sustainability Award in Health & Wellness Tourism. Both accolades reflect the spa’s dedication to personalized care, sustainable practices, and use of locally sourced ingredients.
While Banyan Tree Spa Krabi secured second prize in both categories, its sister property, Banyan Tree Spa Samui, also made the Top 5 for Outstanding and Top 10 in Sustainability, underscoring the Banyan Tree brand’s growing reputation in luxury, wellness, and sustainability.
Montira Vichiankoo, Spa & Gallery Manager at Banyan Tree Spa Krabi, said, “Our treatments draw from Krabi’s heritage, using ingredients like coconut, turmeric, and tamarind to create authentic experiences. Sustainability is at our core—we support the local community while ensuring our team shares these values with guests. Personalized care is key, from our signature ‘Scent of the Day’ welcome ritual to treatment consultations and self-care guidance after the visit.”
The spa features eight treatment suites with private gardens and adaptive “colour-calm” lighting designed to balance guests’ chakras. It is also home to Krabi’s first hydrotherapy spa, The Rainforest, offering a holistic wellness journey with a Rain Walk, Steam, Sauna, Ice Fountain, Vitality Pool, Outdoor Cold and Hot Plunge Pools, Jet Pool, and Heated Bed.
Banyan Tree Spa Krabi was recently recognised by the MICHELIN Guide as one of Thailand’s seven most luxurious spas and received 2 Keys for its hotel listing. Its Wellbeing Sanctuary programme, led by Ayurvedic specialist Dr Subhash Shanbhag, combines meditation, yoga, massage, nutritious diet, and sleep therapy to deliver a holistic wellness experience.
The resort itself offers 72 suites and villas, all sea-facing with private infinity and jet pools, alongside recreational activities like kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, Thai boxing, hiking, and fine dining with Thai and international cuisine.
About Banyan Tree Group:Founded in 1994, Banyan Tree Group is a global hospitality leader focused on sustainability, wellbeing, and exceptional design-led experiences. With 58 operating hotels in 17 countries and 47 properties under development, the group has received over 2,900 awards and recognition for its environmental and community initiatives through the Banyan Tree Global Foundation. Strategic partnerships, including a collaboration with Accor, support its global growth and guest loyalty programmes.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Wyndham Garden Conegliano, a four-star hotel located in the heart of Italy’s Veneto region. Known for its cultural heritage and world-class winemaking, the region is home to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Prosecco Hills, offering guests the chance to explore rolling vineyards, medieval villages, and family-run wineries.
The Wyndham Garden Conegliano combines contemporary design with a wide range of amenities for both leisure and business travelers. Its 51 refurbished guestrooms feature modern furnishings, premium bath products, a pillow menu, and mini fridges, along with bright, airy interiors. Guests can enjoy fresh Italian and international dishes at the Nice & Vice self-service restaurant, Starbucks coffee, and a continental buffet breakfast at the Garden Lounge Bar, which transforms into a relaxed evening space.
Positioned near Conegliano’s train and bus stations and only half an hour from Treviso Airport, the hotel offers easy access to local attractions, including Venice and the Dolomites. Prosecco Road, Italy’s first official wine route, is just a short distance away, inviting guests to enjoy vineyard tours, tastings, and regional cuisine.
The hotel also provides a fitness centre, free parking, and pet-friendly facilities. For business and events, it offers 70 square meters of event space with a meeting room that accommodates up to 50 guests, supported by catering services and audiovisual facilities.
Dimitris Manikis, President EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, said, “With the rising demand for meaningful experiential travel, Wyndham Garden Conegliano is ideally positioned to attract this growing audience. Located in the heart of the Treviso wine-making region, the hotel is set to drive further footfall to local wineries, cultural heritage sites, and historic landmarks.”
Alberto Reggidori, CEO, All In Italia Hotels & Resorts, added, “In our third collaboration with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, we’ve created a traditional but modernised destination, where the soul of Veneto is poured into every experience. From the rolling vineyards to the timeless charm of Treviso, guests are invited to savour the beauty, culture, and warmth that define this region.”
This is the third hotel developed under Wyndham’s partnership with All In Italia Hotels & Resorts, following openings in Siracusa and Florence. Guests at Wyndham Garden Conegliano can also benefit from Wyndham Rewards, named the number one hotel rewards program by readers of USA Today.
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