Escape Magazine Winter 2025

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HANDS UP FOR HANOI, HOI AN AND HALONG BAY Visit three of Vietnam’s most fascinating areas in one epic trip. Begin your Vietnam adventure in the capital, Hanoi , where you’ll stay at the delightful Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi for three nights. The French influence is evident in the city’s grand architecture , tree-lined boulevards, and parks, all just a stone’s throw from the hotel. From there, embark on a one-night cruise through the emerald waters and towering limestone karsts of Halong Bay. The final five nights will be spent at the Boutique Hoi An Resort, just steps from Cua Dai Beach. Enjoy its elegant rooms and villas , superb cuisine, and excellent facilities , including a large swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, and direct access to a private beach . You could easily be charmed into never leaving – but should you want to, you’re only a short shuttle from the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage City of Hoi An .

TEMPTED BY THAILAND?

Dive into the bustle of Bangkok, explore the cultural cool of Chiang Mai , or simply go with the flow along the soothing shores of Koh Samui . Your Thai adventure begins in Bangkok, where you’ll spend two nights at the INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit . Surrounded by sleek skyscrapers, you can take in the vibrant cityscape from the comfort of the infinity rooftop pool. Next, head north to Meliá Chiang Mai for a two-day retreat . There’s no place that better captures Thailand’s rich cultural heritage than Chiang Mai.

INNSIDE BY MELIÁ BANGKOK SUKHUMVIT

HALONG BAY

This soul-soothing retreat offers the perfect blend of tradition and contemporary style . To end, you’ll spend five unforgettable days at the coastal Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort , which delights with its uninterrupted views of the Gulf of Thailand. Best of all, each room and suite features

HOI AN

9 NIGHTS BED & BREAKFAST HOTELS, CRUISE & FLIGHTS

a private outdoor area and is set amidst extensive tropical gardens.

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OUTRIGGER KOH SAMUI BEACH RESORT

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