Secret Retreats Blog - Unveiling the essence of Asia

Baozi is traditional Chinese steamed or fried bun, first introduced by the well-known Chinese war strategist, Zhu Ge Liang in the 2nd century. The popularity of Baozi has gradually spread all over the world to become one of the popular…
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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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Asia is a land of ancient traditions, beliefs and rich cultural heritage. Mixed with some of the most amazing sceneries on the planet, for many, Asia is synonym for mystery. The Secret Retreats team has made of Asia their playground and…
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Written by Rachamankha Hotel’s architect-owner, Ong-ard Satrabhandhu on his Asian Residences, the book is published by Rizzoli New York with photography by François Halard. Considered the ‘Axel Vervoordt of Asia’ for his masterful use…
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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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Chef Gavin Baker's Mist Project comes to the beautiful Misool Eco Resort, Raja Ampat, Indonesia from 4-16 May, 2015. Mist is a roving restaurant that reinterprets local ingredients and techniques, transforming them into world-class…
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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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