Featuring 35 stunning villas overlooking the glittering Gulf of Thailand, this amazing beachfront retreat blends contemporary style with cultural sophistication, artistic design and an outstanding setting.

FOR more than four decades, the Royal Cliff Hotels Group has been a hospitality landmark in Pattaya, welcoming guests from home and abroad with its unique array of special attractions and facilities while continually raising its standards to maintain its position as a world class resort.
 
Indeed, think of Pattaya – and only one hotel instantly comes to mind. It’s been that way since the early 70s when the Royal Cliff opened and did more than any other institution to promote Thailand’s most famous beach destination.
As its name indicates, the Royal Cliff enjoys a superb elevated location overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Thailand. What’s more, its four award-winning hotels are set within a magnificent 64-acre private parkland estate, with access to the beach below.
 
The resort’s vast green spaces and overall tranquility offer the ultimate escape from today’s increasingly crowded urban life – ideal for families and those who enjoy nature and the fresh, clean air of beach life. And with new expressways linking Bangkok to Pattaya, it’s only a two-hour drive away.
 
Its recent makeover has been truly comprehensive, including a brilliant new design masterminded by Mr. Duangrit Bunnag, the world-renowned Thai architect who once again oversaw the construction. All kinds of exciting modern facilities have been installed to enhance the resort’s famous reputation for impressive service and authentic Thai experience.
 
The Royal Cliff Hotels Group operates a choice of award-winning hotels providing guests with the ultimate vacation experience.

Koh Samui has long been one of the world’s favorite holiday destinations. The tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand is renowned for its palm-fringed, white-sand beaches and mountainous interior forests. Here visitors have chance to enjoy natural splendor both above and below the waterline. Samui likewise is a place where you’re sure to have loads of fun hanging out with friends while making new ones day and night.
 
But there’s always been one problem for a certain type of visitor to Samui: the clued-up independent traveler who, while keen to find good-value accommodation, doesn’t want to go too basic. A thatch-roofed hut with hard bed might save you money, but at cost of your being tired, cranky and altogether out of sorts. Some bargains aren’t worth it. And although the island has many high-end hotels and swish resorts, a couple nights there and your socializing and entertainment budget soon gets zeroed out. There was a gap to be filled.
 
Presenting Lub d Koh Samui Chaweng Beach, the island’s comfortable yet affordable new spot – a sweet spot – for sleeping well, having fun and making connections.
 
Lub d Koh Samui Chaweng Beach is situated on one of Chaweng’s last stretches of seafront large enough for a beach club setting. And because the hotel has preserved surrounding natural island flora, guests stay connected with nature as well. Add to that a design providing Gulf of Thailand views from just about anywhere, and at Lub d Koh Samui Chaweng Beach there’s always a feeling of being connected with the sea and surf, of being a part of beach life and society.
 
A trusted brand in Southeast Asia with properties in Thailand at Bangkok and Phuket as well as in neighboring Cambodia and The Philippines, Lub d now brings its “social hotel” concept to Samui Island. This is where the switched-on cool kids will be heading – both the young and the young at heart – who want a totally different kind of beach club experience while on holiday.

In fact, Kiroro offers more than 15 restaurants and bars throughout the resort from the slopes to the streets, ranging from fresh Hokkaido catch at Fuga Sushi to artisan pizza fresh from the oven at Alla Moda and everything in between. Start with a hearty Japanese breakfast at World Buffet, break for lunch at Café Lumiere for a bowl of hot ramen, and finish with dinner at Shunsai in Season, the Japanese-inspired steakhouse at The Kiroro, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel.
 
While guests are visiting, they can also check out the award-winning Yu Kiroro, offering 108 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom freehold luxury ski-in-ski-out private residences. Scheduled for completion in December 2019, Yu Kiroro offers fully-furnished, turnkey convenience with a ski valet, natural indoor-outdoor onsen, luxury club house and a 24-hour concierge and fitness center. Prices start at 70M JPY. To schedule an appointment to visit the show unit, visit Yu Kiroro.
 
This holiday season, Kiroro is offering a variety of packages and incentives to visit. Whether for just one day or an entire week, holidays at Kiroro are sure to be filled with memories of a lifetime.

Avani+ Samui is designed as a seaside hideaway, ideal for couples or families. Steps away from an untouched, secluded bay guests can choose from 25 guest rooms, 27 private pool villas, or six beachfront pool villas. Each is spacious, with nature-inspired interiors and ample natural lighting. Even more privacy can be found within the villas, where modern amenities are surrounded by verdant gardens with a private pool for the ultimate luxury.

Koh Samui has long been a major island destination for local and international holiday-makers with a wide-range of activities from the relaxing to the adventurous. With its untouched beaches and easy access to the rest of the island, Taling Ngam Bay makes a perfect location from which to take it all in. Visitors can take a trip to smaller islands close by, lounge on the sand or wonder at the sea life while snorkelling or island hopping. Crisp waterfalls close to the resort provide a lush background for exploring nature or to enjoy a refreshing dip.

Avani+ Samui guests will be able to take advantage of any of the island’s delights, or they can enjoy the activities and amenities offered by the resort. The choices are many, including beach yoga, stand-up paddle-boarding, mountain biking, or just lounging by the pool with a cool drink. For further indulgence, AvaniSPA will offer guests treatments to relax and reinvigorate with the option to be pampered in the privacy of their room or villa.

IF you’re looking for a Bangkok hotel that’s surprisingly different, exciting and refreshing, stylish and memorable, then 137 Pillars Suites & Residences is an outstanding choice.

For a start, it’s located in what is essentially an urban part of Bangkok, low-rise and still very green, some way down Sukhumvit Soi 39, though within easy reach of local amenities like BTS Skytrain and several major shopping malls.

The tropical gardens and elegant Porte Cochere entrance of white marble columns continue the surprises that characterize this unique hotel and architectural masterpiece.

All of its 34 ultra-luxurious suites and 176 residences bear the masterful touch of leading interior designers P49 Deesign & Associates, while the two infinity edged pools offer spectacular and uninterrupted views of Bangkok’s southern districts.

Guests who appreciate good food have a fine selection of gourmet dining opportunities.

Other benefits and privileges of staying at 137 Pillars Suites & Residences include chauffeur driven limousines for airport transfers and other destinations, complimentary shuttle service to nearby amenities, business centre, two meeting rooms, fitness centre and pool with jacuzzi, golf
driving range and simulation studio, and the exclusive Nitra Spa & Wellness centre.

With longer working hours, constant digital contact and increasing obligations, it’s no wonder more people are treating themselves to solo trips to (temporarily) get away from it all! According to a survey by Agoda, one of the world’s fastest-growing online travel agents (OTA), travelers are choosing to go solo to take respite from the stresses of modern living.
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Agoda’s ‘Solo Travel Trends 2018’ survey, conducted by YouGov, found that relaxation and time to unwind is the number one motivator for solo leisure travel globally (61%), which compares to 48% when traveling with friends. Solo travelers surveyed also ranked getting away from routine (52%) and exploring new cultures (45%) as top motivators.

Age gap between Asian and Western solo travelers
Interestingly, Asian solo travelers are more likely to be younger – Millennials (41%) and Generation Zers (38%) – while in the West, solo travel is more prevalent among Baby Boomers (39%) and Generation Xers (24%).
 
Western solo travelers are more likely to indulge in solo travel for longer periods, more often taking trips for 4-7 nights (34%). In addition, Western solo travelers are twice as likely to go on trips of 14 nights or more (20% versus 10%). The Millennial and Generation Z Asian solo traveler tend to take shorter 1-3 night solo trips (46%).
 
Trend towards more screen time
Unsurprisingly, solo leisure travelers spend more time in front of their laptops and phones than any other traveler type –  two hours a day (119 minutes), which compares to 15% more time than when travelers are with friends (100 minutes) and 26% more time than if they are with family (86 minutes).
Asian solo travelers are the most digitally connected and are more than two times as likely to spend four or more hours a day in front of their screens than their Western peers (31% versus 12%).
 
Cosmopolitan destinations dominate the charts
Whether for business, leisure or ‘bleisure’ (a combination of business and leisure travel), independent solo travelers are all heading to cosmopolitan cities around the world. According to Agoda’s booking data, Bangkok (Thailand) is the top destination for Asian solo travelers this year, while London (United Kingdom) is number one for Western solo travelers. Both cities have a lot of attractions to keep any solo traveler busy, from shopping and nightlife to culture and dining. 
 
Tokyo (Japan) is a popular choice for both Asian and Western travelers, hitting the top three for both groups. With various food, culture and accommodation options, from capsule hotels to homes and luxury 5-star retreats, the city has a lot on offer for every kind of solo traveler. 

LOCATION
Only 2 hours drive from Bangkok, Kirimaya is located at the edge of Khao Yai National Park, known for its lush tropical rainforest, wild animals, exotic scenic nature trails and majestic waterfalls.
 
KHAO YAI
1/3 Moo 6 Thanarat Road, Moo-Si, Pakchong,
Nakornratchasima 30130, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 4442 6000
Fax: +66 (0) 4492 9888
 
BANGKOK SALES OFFICE
7th Floor, Q House Ploenchit, 598 Ploenchit Road,
Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2251 5255
Fax: +66 (0) 2251 9455
[email protected]
www.kirimaya.com/resorts
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