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Experience Beyond: Northern Cambodia Helicopter Journey

Product — Mon, 11 May 2020 01:13:45 +0000

See & Explore Cambodia by Helicopter

11 may 2020

Having explored the temples of Angkor from the ground, it’s time to get a bird’s eye perspective of the extent of the temple construction the Angkorians undertook. In the comfort of a privately chartered helicopter we will fly north of Siem Reap town to visit remote temple complexes and take in some breathtaking scenery.

An Exquisite Pink Temple

Our first stop will be the beautiful pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srey, famous for its intricate carvings. At one point during this flight we will be eye-level with the lesser known hilltop temple of Phnom Bok – a truly surreal sight to behold. We will touch down on Phnom Kulen, the birth place and sacred mountain of the Angkorian Empire and what was a conurbation of temples, reservoirs and roads on top of the plateau.

A Trilogy of Mountains

At one point during this flight, we will be eye-level with the lesser-known hilltop temple of Phnom Bok – a truly surreal sight to behold. We will touch down on Phnom Kulen, the birthplace and sacred mountain of the Angkorian Empire and what was a conurbation of temples, reservoirs and roads on top of the plateau.

Lunch will be served picnic-style in the shade of a remote, hidden temple located amidst lush greenery.

The Lost Wonder

In the afternoon we’ll continue by helicopter on a thrilling ride across the landscape. We soar above the temples and land at the Koh Ker complex, a 10th-century, pyramidical sanctuary. Another wonder we pass above is Beng Mealea, which was once at the center of an ancient highway connecting Angkor to its northwestern outposts.

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Southeast Asia Stays: Remote Tented Escapes

admin — Wed, 06 May 2020 07:31:53 +0000

Southeast Asia Stays: Remote Tented Escapes

Social distancing may be a new way of life. Once the world reopens, we're ready to transport guests to the hidden corners of Southeast Asia with unique, remote escapes. These are the ultimate escapes for true explorer's journeys.

Rosewood Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang, laos

Rosewood Luang Prabang is an ultra-luxury escape within an idyllic hilltop forest in north central Laos. Here, guests are able to immerse themselves in the rich cultural history, spiritual heritage and diverse tropical landscapes of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The exclusive and charming resort provides a unique vantage point to appreciate this rich destination.

Accommodation: The 23 accommodations are situated adjacent to a river or waterfall or float above the ground amongst the treetop foliage. They variously include their own private swimming pools, oversized balconies, outdoor wooden bathtubs and other features special to each, yet all provide the experience of immersion in a dense tropical forest.

Location: The guest rooms, villas, suites and tented accommodations surrounding the site’s natural waterfall, only a 10-minute drive from Luang Prabang, the 14th-century capital of ancient Laos.

Insider Tip: Opt for a Hilltop Tent. Hidden away on the hillside, the tents bring guests closer to nature complemented by private dining areas and wrap-around decks.

Shinta Mani Wild, Bensley Collection

Cardamom National Forest, Cambodia

Shinta Mani Wild combines world class design, hospitality and conservation. The property’s focus to conserve and protect threatened wildlands while creating new and sustainable opportunities for the local community. This jungle escape offers a luxury adventure driven by creative experiences. Here, guests will have more activity options than time to do them. Explore the region through mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, ziplining, fishing, or relax with romantic dining in the wild or with a signature spa treatment.

Accommodation: Fifteen 100sqm, custom designed tents are perched over the swift moving waters and waterfalls of Cardamom National Forest. Each tent has been meticulously designed to invoke the feeling of what it would have been like to be on a luxury safari in the jungles of Cambodia with Jackie O’.

Location: Located in a 350-hectare wildlife corridor, Shinta Mani Wild sits on a river valley along 1.5 kilometers of river and waterfall on the southern border of the Cardamom National Forest.

Insider Tip: To cut down the transportation time to the remote tented camp, guests can opt for a luxurious helicopter transfer from anywhere in Cambodia – truly arriving in style!

Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle

Golden Triangle, Thailand

Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle offers a luxurious, all-inclusive adventure package in the storied venue of the Golden Triangle. Activities vary from elephant care experience, spa treatments, Thai cooking, Golden Triangle excursion, wine tasting, and more. Tents echo the spirit of early explorers while providing the modern comforts and amenities you’d expect at a signature Four Seasons property. Fine dining, an outdoor spa and exceptional experiences complement the stay for each guest.

Accommodation: Fifteen stand-alone, hillside, luxury tents boast rustic wooden furnishings. Every tent comes with views or either jungle, elephant camp or river. Outdoor showers, and private outdoor decks, some featuring hot tubs, complete the luxurious tents.

Location: Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle sits on a lush hillside on the Thailand side of the Myanmar border and Ruak River. It takes about one hour from Chiang Rai Airport to port in the Golden Triangle, and a short boat ride to the resort.

Insider Tip: Choose one of the adventure packages that include all meals, house beverages and mini-bar, daily spa treatment, on-site excursion and round-trip airport transfers.

9 Hornbills Tented Camp

Koh Yao Noi, Thailand

An adults-only property, 9 Hornbills is perfect getaway for guests who want to do a bit of everything, or nothing at all. 9 Hornbills resort is unique in its prime location on Koh Yao Noi. Boasting idyllic Southern Thailand views, this is paradise. Wake up to iconic Koh Yao Noi sunrises and enjoy a floating breakfast in your private pool. Catch up with some reading on the outdoor lounge or head down to the beach resort for an excursion to the islands. For the ultimate romance, enjoy a private candlelight dinner in your garden.

Accommodation: Each of the property’s 10 exclusive tents is complemented by a villa attendant station and a pop-up bar. Relax in style with luxurious, locally made furniture from sustainable teak forests.

Location: 9 Hornbills is located approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes from Phuket or Krabi. Arrive in style with a long-tail boat straight to the property’s private beach. On arrival, you will be greeted by our staff and then whisked away with the buggy.

Insider Tip: This is the perfect escape for couples. Highlight features of the stay include private swimming pools, complimentary minibar, butler service and experiences ranging from bird watching to stand up paddling, fishing, spa treatments and more.

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Smiling Albino Founder Named Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Travel Specialist

admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:11:26 +0000

Smiling Albino Founder Named Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Travel Specialist

21 april 2020

Since founding Smiling Albino in 1999, Dan has lived in Bangkok and roves between his teams in Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam non-stop. But, Dan is so much more than our founder and CEO at Smiling Albino.

Dan also hosts his own TV show in Thailand (in Thai!), is an active adventurer who has taken celebrities motorcycling, billionaires for street-side noodles, connected top name artists and designers to curious travelers, and arranged a private rocket festival in a remote Burmese Village for locals to celebrate.

He’s our chief travel mahout, a make-anything-happen magician and so much more!

Click here to see the full list of 2020 Travel Specialists.

A One-On-One Q&A with Dan Fraser

What’s your favorite Thailand travel experience?

Cycling (or motorcycling) the stunning roads along the Mekong River in Loei, Chiang Rai, or Ubon Ratchathani and seeing the colourful riverside communities and lives of local people. It can cure any ill and bring lasting smiles and memories to the most seasoned traveler.

What’s the greatest misconception about Southeast Asia travel?

The notion that “everything has been done”, or that there are no more authentic experiences or undiscovered locations left. On the contrary, we are continually discovering new, less explored places and experiences – sometimes in the middle of the region’s capital cities. We connect locals and travelers who’ve never before had the chance to interact, and illuminate out of the way hidden gems for our curious guests. The best parts of Southeast Asia are absolutely not overcrowded!

What’s your Smiling Albino must-do experience for all guests to Thailand?

Wandering the small communities and canal-side villages in the old Thonburi side of Bangkok. A food and drink night out on the town with Smiling Albino, and of course getting off the grid into the colourful villages and stunning countryside of the far north. Nature heals us like nothing else can.

What’s the most memorable travel experience you and the Smiling Albino team have ever delivered?

Hard to pick with 20 years of memories! Once for a group trip we choreographed an absolutely epic (and surprise) pilgrimage walk through an ancient riverside town in Vietnam, complete with traditional drummers, torches, dancers, and local pilgrims appearing out of doorways, alleys, side streets and shops, and joining us to walk through town to a 17th Century Hokkien Shrine, which opened to an amazing dragon dance and a catered meal featuring dozens of dishes reflecting the 300-year history of the ethnic groups in the area. The whole town took part. We planned every second of it. It was the ultimate 360 degree benefit for everyone. Lifetime memory and organizational coup d’etat.

What is the most unique travel experience you’ve had in Thailand?

Wow – 20 years of memories! Attending a community ceremony in remote Si Saket (Isaan) near the Cambodian border where the elders and shamen of the village went into a colourful trance, then a rhythmic dance, followed by one supreme old-time village party – all to encourage the spirits to cure a sick villager and ensure a bountiful rice harvest. It had it all: music, food, traditional beliefs, ceremony, dance, and small town fun that only Thais can do.

A close second would be helicoptering up the forested mountain pass along the Thai-Myanmar border, landing on a ping-pong table slab of turf, and hiking with Akha villagers to their forest dwelling for blessing with elders.

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Travel From Home: Our Favorite Virtual Travels

admin — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 04:01:07 +0000

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Now trending on Twitter, #VirtualThailand is inspiring travelers to post their favorite Thailand photos. From sunsets to local life, underwater scenes, culinary inspiration, temples and more, this trending hashtag is taking us on a user-inspired journey across the Land of Smiles.

Add your favorite Thailand travel photos tagging #VirtualThailand, #VirtualTravel and #MyBestAdventureSA to partake in the global armchair travel movement.

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Taking you to destinations through virtual tours, 360 VR video, video tours and more, this site transports you from the comfort of your home to Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar and more. With a selection of luxury hotels across the region, your are immediately immersed in the surrounds as your mind absorbs the lush gardens, vibrant cities and tranquil settings of some of Southeast Asia’s most renowned properties and locales.

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Smiling Albino Testimonials: A Candid Travel Diary, March 2020

Product — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 08:21:48 +0000

Smiling Albino Testimonials: A Candid Travel Diary, March 2020

march 2020

“First, a huge thank you to Smiling Albino for organizing such a fantastic trip. We really enjoyed everything. It was a trip full of contrasts and great experiences. Your local team always treated us very well. I personally loved the motorcycle experience.

We know this is a difficult time for the travel and tourism industry as a result of the COVID-19 virus. Our guides in Vietnam and Cambodia were very honest when they told us that this is the high season but feels more like a low season. Some estimate tourism is down by 50% or more.

The good news for people who do visit this region is that there are far less crowds at major attractions. Angkor Wat was practically empty and we were able to get photos without crowds of people.

All of our guides were proactive in protecting our health in public spaces. The guides were always ready with a face mask or hand sanitizer as we transited through airports, visited museums or sat down to a meal.

Flight attendants and airport staff were always wearing masks and sometimes latex gloves. Hotels and the boats on Halong Bay sprayed regularly cleaned or sprayed with a long-acting anti-microbial agent. Sometimes we arrived and the surfaces were still damp!

The inconveniences or disruptions were minimal and we never felt unsafe or at risk of getting sick.”

-Smiling Albino Traveler, March 2020

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cambodia | Smiling Albino

Experience Beyond: Northern Cambodia Helicopter Journey

An Exquisite Pink Temple

A Trilogy of Mountains

The Lost Wonder

Ready to learn more about experiencing Cambodia?

see what's happening in thailand

Southeast Asia Stays: Remote Tented Escapes

Social distancing may be a new way of life. Once the world reopens, we're ready to transport guests to the hidden corners of Southeast Asia with unique, remote escapes. These are the ultimate escapes for true explorer's journeys.

Rosewood Luang Prabang

Shinta Mani Wild, Bensley Collection

Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle

9 Hornbills Tented Camp

Are you ready?​ Ready to start planning your getaway?

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Smiling Albino Founder Named Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Travel Specialist

Since founding Smiling Albino in 1999, Dan has lived in Bangkok and roves between his teams in Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam non-stop. But, Dan is so much more than our founder and CEO at Smiling Albino.

A One-On-One Q&A with Dan Fraser

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what are you waiting for?

Travel From Home: Our Favorite Virtual Travels

Smiling Albino Testimonials: A Candid Travel Diary, March 2020

see what's happening in thailand

Are you ready? Ready to start planning your getaway?