Uma Paro, Bhutan has introduced a series of all-inclusive itineraries for small groups between three and 12 travellers.In April, enjoy a challenging wilderness trek – the perfect way to experience the Bhutanese people and their culture. Read more »
Uma Paro in Bhutan becomes the first in the country to be listed in the 2008 Design Hotels’ directory while Uma Ubud in Bali joins an elite selection of Design Hotels’ members on the Indonesian island. Both hotels form part of COMO Hotels and Resorts, which also owns the Metropolitan London (a Design Hotels’ member since 1993) and the Metropolitan Bangkok, which joined Design Hotels in October.
Design HotelsTM represents and markets a hand-picked collection of more than 160 hotels in over 40 countries across the globe. Read more »
In just a few hours you can be on a 1,000 acre private Caribbean island enjoying the gentle lapping of the turquoise waters on the cotton-white sand beach.
Here the average temperature is 85 – 90 degrees in the summer, and the water is a lovely 82 – 84 degrees.
Parrot Cay combines nature – 1,000 unspoilt acres, a mile-long powdered beach – with relaxed luxury and the award-winning COMO Shambhala Retreat, which offers a range of holistic, Asian-inspired therapies. Read more »
COMO Shambhala launches the perfect pairing. For Valentine’s Day 2008 COMO Shambhala has created a new Gift Box Collection comprised of 100ml HARMONY Body Oil and 10ml HARMONY Blended Essential Oil. Called ‘HARMONY: Body & Bath’, the products are presented in a small gift box with a limited edition heart-shaped coconut necklace. This latest release in the company’s Gift Box series costs £30 and is available for purchase for a limited time only via the comoshambhala website, comoshambhala.bz
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As Thai cuisine covers a huge variety of techniques and skills, Head chef Matthew Albert has devised a series of Master classes covering different aspects of Thai food, where some will include a wine tasting, by matching wines to Thai cuisine.
Over a coffee the morning will start with a relaxed introduction to the recipes and ingredients to be used during the class. Read more »
From 20th to the 26th April, 2008, internationally renowned Yoga teacher Don Peers will be hosting an Ashtanga retreat at Uma Ubud, Bali.
Don Peers has been practicing Yoga since 1993. His teaching reflects his belief that Yoga is an inward journey; how we undertake that journey is as important as the final destination. Read more »
COMO Shambhala Estate at Begawan Giri, Bali, scooped a total of four awards in the Annual SpaAsia Crystal Awards and the AsiaSpa Awards 2007. The Estate was awarded ‘Best Wellness Retreat’ and ‘Best Complementary and Alternative Medicine Centre’ in this year’s SpaAsia Crystal Awards (2007) plus first place for ‘Best Spa Cuisine’ and ‘Best Destination Spa’ in the 2007 AsiaSpa Awards. Read more »
Christmas is a magical time to visit London. The city sparkles with lights, open-air ice rinks offer some ice-cool fun and the shops and department stores are a Christmas shopper’s paradise. On New Year’s Eve a magnificent firework display lights up the Thames, and our Concierge can recommend the best venues to welcome the new year and dance the night away.
- And in January, don’t miss the famous designer sales! Read more »
The Unique Tourism Collection, which provides marketing and representation services for unique, boutique and luxury international tourism destinations, products and services has appointed Jane Corbett-Jones to oversee its Public Relations/communications strategy and activities.
Jane will focus on UTC’s newest account, Como Hotels and Resorts Read more »
Experience The Metropolitan Bangkok for less
The Metropolitan Bangkok, the hip hotel which encapsulates the COMO Hotels and Resorts flair for understated urban design, is offering an unbeatable deal for Australian travellers.
Until the 31st March 2010, guests can stay at this conveniently located, iconic hotel for just $80AUD per person twin share, Read more »
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