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The Hotel Book: Great Escapes Asia

The Hotel Book: Great Escapes Asia

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Among the gems waiting for you in Great Escapes Asia:
- In Kerala, India, choose between luxurious tree houses suspended 25 meters off the ground or futuristic-looking, Star Wars-style houseboats made of bamboo poles, palm leaves, and coconut fibers
- Are you more the resplendent-resort or budget-bungalow type? Find the best of both in Bali
- The best place for a delectable cup of joe: a luxury lodge and spa on a Java plantation in Java
- In the Philippines, an organic resort composed of superimposed huts whose every room affords instant access to the beach via rope ladder
- Tadao Ando's sprawling minimalist concrete-and-steel hotel attached to the contemporary art museum in Naoshima, Japan--the perfect place to contemplate the relationship between humans and nature
- An exclusive hotel on a private island in Sri Lanka, once owned by Paul Bowles and frequented by Arthur C. Clarke and Peggy Guggenheim
- Thatched-roof cottages in India whose gardens overflow with mangos, nutmeg, and cardamom
- An Ayurvedic spa in the Himalayas where nothing matters but peace and relaxation
- In Myanmar, an elegant river cruise boat and a hotel on a breathtaking archaeological site
- Chairman Mao's former getaway in Beijing, where you can rent his lavish, traditionally-decorated suite complete with adjoining concubine rooms

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ISBN13: 9783822819135
ISBN10: 3822819131
Language: English
Publication Year: 2003
Format: Hardcover

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    Unique Asian hotel escapes for every adventurer

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    If you love exploring unique luxury and cultural escapes across Asia, this book is a treasure trove. Whether you're dreaming of floating bamboo houseboats, minimalist art hotels, or historic royal retreats, you'll find vivid descriptions that ignite your wanderlust. It’s perfect for dreamers and seasoned travelers alike who want to discover extraordinary places.

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