Q Magazine - Summer 2019

12 Thai Infusions Anantara infuses local flavours with world-class hospitality Poolside at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort S tylish, luxurious and infused with local charm, Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas opens a window to more than 30 destinations around the world. In Thailand, where the brand launched 18 years ago, Anantara’s network now runs the length of the country, from the jungles of the Golden Triangle to the Andaman beaches of Phuket. The Anantara brand is built on extraordinary experiences. In Thailand, this is brought to life through activities and encounters that reveal the characteristics of each city and locale. At Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, guests ‘walk with giants’ on an ambling route through the elephants’ natural habitat. At Anantara Chiang Mai Resort, the grounds of the former British Embassy provide an elegant setting for lessons in Muay Thai, Thai cuisine and Thai massage. In Bangkok, Anantara Siam unveils the charms of the capital, with experiences that delve into the city’s history, culture and cuisine. Along Thailand’s resplendent southern coastlines, their resorts showcase the delights of the Andaman, with journeys across the waves and explorations beneath them. And in the Gulf of Thailand, both Anantara resorts on Koh Samui invite guests into the quintessential tropical escape, with diving, island- hopping, luxurious spa and wellness experiences and sprawling pool villas overlooking the sea. Whether in Thailand, the Maldives, the Middle East, Europe or Africa, Anantara offers unforgettable journeys that connect guests to the people, places and stories that make every destination unique.