The Gen XY Lifestyle
Get-away: Anantara Vacation Club, Villa Mandalay in Bali and Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel & Residences
‘Travel with big groups’ wrap-up: Anantara Vacation Club family activities; Group stays at Villa Mandalay in Bali; new offerings by Pullman in Kuala Lumpur
Anantara Vacation Club accommodates multigenerational families
Anantara Vacation Club has recently announced its latest offerings designed to accommodate the growing market of multigenerational family travellers. As a luxury Shared Holiday Ownership concept in Asia, Anantara Vacation Club offers a variety of destinations in Asia and beyond.
The resorts at Anantara Vacation Club feature accessible rooms and amenities for the older guests, as well as one-of-a-kind cultural experience and an array of recreational activities that will appeal across the generations.
Here’s a summary of the multigenerational activities and accommodations available at Anantara Vacation Club’s signature resorts in Phuket, Bali and Sanya.
Anantara Vacation Club Phuket Mai Khao
Located in northwest Phuket adjacent to Mai Khao Beach, Anantara Vacation Club Phuket Mai Khao offers 70 luxurious suites and 30 spacious pool villas. Some facilities include a swim-up lagoon pool, kids club, fitness centre and an assortment of restaurants and bars.
Multigenerational features include:
- Spacious accommodations suitable for four to eight guests
- Complimentary bicycles
- Full kitchens for making family meals together
- Nearby Mai Khao Marine Turtle Shelter & Education Center where guests can feed sea turtles and learn how to support and protect the marine turtles of Mai Khao
- Dive-in movies at the pool
- Outdoor family games such as ping-pong, foosball, darts and board games
- Batik painting classes
- Anantara’s Spice Spoons cooking school where guests can experience exotic culinary cultures
Anantara Vacation Club Bali Seminyak
Anantara Vacation Club Bali, Seminyak offers guests a home away from home with 18 refurbished private pool villas along with redesigned amenities and facilities inspired by the island’s rich rural traditions.
Multigenerational features include:
- Spacious, private villas with accommodations for up to six guests
- A custom, family-style, Chef Fusion BBQ featuring Balinese favorites and Western classics served at the villa
- Complimentary bicycles
- Fully accessible public areas to accommodate guests in wheelchairs
- Villa pools can be modified with extra step to assist guests
Anantara Vacation Club Sanya
Located on China’s Hainan Island, Anantara Vacation Club Sanya offers spacious two-bedroom suites with large private balconies and breathtaking views of the ocean and mountain. Guests can also enjoy full privileges at the Anantara Sanya Resort & Spa.
Multigenerational features include:
- Spacious, two-bedroom suites that can accommodate up to six guests
- Full kitchens for making family meals together
- Full access to Anantara Sanya Resort & Spa and Children’s Club
- Cultural excursions to nearby attractions
- Swimming pool and children’s playground
Villa Mandalay offers luxurious accommodations for big groups
The spacious Villa Mandalay makes for a great accommodation option for those travelling to Bali in big groups for a get-away. Offering accommodation for up to 14 people with its seven ensuite bedrooms, the villa features a tranquil setting along with a luxurious 25-metre long swimming pool.
Adorned with Indonesian artwork, colourful carved wooden statues and ethnic artefacts, the villa also comes with an enchanting bamboo pavilion ideal for casual meals and unobstructed views of the sea and paddyfields.
Golf enthusiasts can enjoy the six-tee ‘pitch and putt’ golf course located in the lower gardens. Alternatively, they can head over to the nearby award-winning Nirwana Bali Golf Course. For some relaxation time, guests can take a leisurely stroll along the black-sand beach at Seseh or rejuvenate with the Finnish-style sauna. Massages by skilled therapists are also available at the garden bale.
Other services provided include a personal chef who will prepare Western and Asian meals as well as sumptuous Balinese-style feasts. A car and driver can also be arranged (with additional charge) for those looking to explore island attractions such as the sunset bars and restaurants at the nearby Echo Beach, the Hindu temples of Ubud, or to shop and dine at Seminyak.
A night at Villa Mandalay starts from USD 900++.
AccorHotels launches new Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel & Residences
The former Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur is now rebranded to Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel & Residences, and will undergo a full refurbishment over the next two years to reach global Pullman standards. The hotel will continue to remain open throughout, with renovations designed to avoid guest disruption.
Located in the heart of the Bukit Bintang district, the hotel offers over 400 spacious hotel rooms and boasts spectacular views of the city’s skyline. With modern rooms, panoramic views, and facilities such as a fitness centre, kids club and outdoor pool, the Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel & Residences is deemed a perfect fit for the brand.
To live up to Pullman’s emphasis on having balanced food and beverage offerings, the hotel will feature six dining outlets ranging from a casual coffee lounge and poolside terrace grill, to Japanese and Chinese fine dining. Those travelling for business can also enjoy world-class meeting facilities with the hotel’s 580-square-metres grand ballroom and 11 meeting rooms.
The hotel’s prime location grants guests easy access to the city’s best shopping, dining and entertainment spots. Within just a short walk away, guests can shop at the popular Pavilion Mall or savour local flavours at Jalan Alor street market. Nearby attractions include the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, the Petronas Twin Towers, Menara Kuala Lumpur and a host of temples, colourful street markets and historic neighbourhoods.
