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Set in the midst of a lost valley in northern Laos sits an oasis - the small and beautiful Muang La Resort. Surrounded by two natural hot bathing springs, this retreat for the soul has become even more appealing with the magical addition of…
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Departing in front of Kanagawa Hotel (one minute walk), this wonderful 40 minute boat ride allows visitors to experience nature's beauty by river. Travelling through the deep, leafy valley, breath in the flowers of the season and enjoy the…
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There’s something about the word ‘secret’. It’s one of those irresistible words when combined with others such as ‘insights’, ‘photos’ or a number of others, that captures your attention. You have to know what the secret is, right? It…
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7 members have been awarded the Hall of Fame by Tripadvisor and more than 30 others with the Certificate of Excellence Across the world, nearly every week it seems, we see hotels or restaurants given awards. With so many awards, how does…
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The team at Muang-La Resort has written an interesting review on minority tribes in Laos that we are pleased to share here.A true mosaic of ethnic groups, Laos has 130 different ethnic tribes divided into four language groups. Some of the…
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The island of Lombok, twenty minutes flight east of Bali or 2.5 hours on a speedboat across the Lombok Strait, is a hidden, unpolished jewel traditionally overshadowed by the fame of its neighboring island. Very few know about its magical…
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Bangkok May 28th 2015 We are all aware of the recent events that have devastated the public image of Nepal. At Secret Retreats, we can say that our friends and new members at Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge have been unaffected. But…
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Following the devastating floods from last year, Sukoon Houseboat is delighted to announce their re-opening in mid-February. The transition between the seasons and post-floods has been very active with further upgrades to all rooms and…
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Fully responsive and more dynamic, the new version of Secret Retreats website is now on-line. Bloggers willing to contribute here about Art, Culture, Festival or the destinations we cover can contact kat@secret-retreats.com
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