Secret Retreats Blog - Unveiling the essence of Asia

Build unique experiences around two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Southeast Asia There’s something about standing in the centre of a significant historic spot that makes you contemplate time. Home to a variety of ancient sites, ruins and…
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A stay at Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge is more than meets the eye Away from the hustle of Nepal’s frantic cities, Pokhara appears like a scene out of a dream. With its tranquil lake framed by snowcapped mountains, the idyllic escape…
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Winner of the award for Asia's Most Romantic Boutique Retreat 2016 – at the World Boutique Hotel Awards Ceremony in London! Summertime Villa is a very private nest for romantic retreats, perched on a hilltop overlooking paddy fields and…
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How do you set about reinventing one of the most famous dishes in the world? This was the challenge that Chef Kevin Cherkas set himself when he started work on refreshing the Cuca, Bali menu for late 2016 and set his sights on bringing the…
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Travelling on water is a truly magical way to explore the sights, sounds and tastes of the diverse region spanning across South-East Asia. Whether cruising along the sea, rivers or lakes, your floating journey will have you drifting…
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There are 37 UNESCO World Heritage Sites across 11 countries in Asia, all with something individual and amazing to offer visitors. Here are five of our favourite places, guaranteed to whisk you away in the wonder and history of our…
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1. Misool Eco Resort, Raja Ampat, Indonesia This luxury dive resort and conservation centre is built in splendid isolation about 4-5 hour boat ride southwest of Sorong on a private island. Surrounded by an archipelago of uninhabited…
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The largest and most important Hindu temple complex in East Java Just 10 Kilometers north of Blitar (East Java) on the lower slopes of Mt. Kelud, the temple is said to be dedicated to the Siva and has been used for at least three hundred…
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Orchestrate the most special day of your life at Hotel Tugu Bali or Tugu Lombok, where timeless romance and exotic luxuries blend. Chosen as a sampling of Paradise on Earth, Hotel Tugu Bali and Tugu Lombok are places where, upon…
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Anyone who loves a curry will be familiar with the bright orange/yellow-coloured powder called Tumeric. Also known as “Indian saffron,” turmeric is a product of Curcuma longa, a perennial plant that belongs to the ginger family, native to…
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