Cassia Phuket Pet-Friendly Hotel

Cassia Phuket Pet-Friendly Hotel

Cassia Phuket Pet-Friendly Hotel

Cassia Phuket Pet-Friendly Hotel with Full Facilities for Four-Legged Guests

Banyan Tree Group’s premier lifestyle property Cassia Phuket has joined the ranks of Phuket pet-friendly hotels. Designed with both pets and owners in mind, the new offering has been carefully planned and implemented with the comfort and convenience of those travelling with pets at the forefront. Read more

30 Travel Packing Tips from Your Fellow Travellers

30 Travel Packing Tips from Your Fellow Travellers

Travel Packing Tips from Your Fellow Travellers, Photo by Vlada Karpovich

Travel Packing Tips from Your Fellow Travellers

Let’s face it, packing for a vacation is never easy. With so many factors to take into consideration, it’s easy to overpack or underpack, especially if you like to leave it to the last minute, just like me. Not to worry though, while I can’t do the packing for you, these useful travel hacks will sure make your packing easier. Read more

Buahan, First Banyan Tree Escape in Bali, Indonesia

Buahan, Banyan Tree Escape, Rainforest Pool Balés

Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, Rainforest Pool Balés

Banyan Tree Opens its First Banyan Tree Escape in Bali, Indonesia

Unveiling a “no walls, no doors” concept in the wilderness of Ubud

Banyan Tree Group announces the official opening of Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, set in an off-the-beaten-track, untouched part of northern Ubud. This brand extension symbolises the Banyan Tree brand’s vision and commitment to creating immersive experiences combining deep nature and sustainable design. Read more

4 Best Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries to Visit in Chiang Mai

4 Best Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries to Visit in Chiang Mai

4 Best Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries to Visit in Chiang Mai

4 Best Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries to Visit in Chiang Mai

Northern Thailand, particularly Chiang Mai, is famed for its extensive list of elephant sanctuaries. Walk down any tourism hub in Chiang Mai, and you’ll be surrounded by travel agencies showing off their popular elephant experiences, highlighting why visiting elephant sanctuaries is one of the best things to do in Chiang Mai. With so many options to choose from, the experiences vary widely. Along with the food, culture, and a slightly milder climate than in Bangkok, Chiang Mai’s array of ethical elephant sanctuaries makes it one of the best places to visit in Thailand.

Without further ado, here are our top 4 of the best elephant sanctuaries in Chiang Mai, in no particular order. Read more