Anantara Thailand resorts feature in The White Lotus Season 3

Three Anantara Thailand resorts have been officially announced as filming locations for the Emmy-winning series HBO Original series The White Lotus. Filmed across Thailand, The White Lotus Season 3 features the country's landscapes, cultural heritage, and architecture to create a mesmerising setting for the series’ signature plot twists and social satire. 

Each of the featured Anantara resorts embodies the essence of Thai island life, from the beaches of Koh Samui to Phuket’s coastline. The Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort, Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, and Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort are key settings for a fictional resort, The White Lotus Thailand.

Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort 

Set along the shores of Bophut Beach, Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort is one of the island’s most iconic resorts, with architecture inspired by Southern Thai heritage. The resort has 106 rooms, suites and beachfront pool suites and is within walking distance to the Fisherman’s Village. Occupying a lush site that was once a coconut plantation, the resort’s landscaping — including lotus ponds and a spa garden — was designed by architect Bill Bensley.

Multiple locations within the property are featured as The White Lotus Thailand, including the signature Thai-style lobby, security station, tree-lined resort entrance, the employee parking lot and resort’s jewellery store.

Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort

Situated on a private beach in Chaweng, Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort blends modern luxury with Samui’s rich history. One of the most distinctive settings in The White Lotus Season 3 is the resort’s Singing Bird Lounge, a treehouse-style bar nestled within the branches of a 120-year-old tree. Announced as a key filming location for the bar scene, the lounge offers panoramic ocean views and draws inspiration from the island’s bird-singing contests, a tradition that attracts thousands of spectators. 

As guests sip handcrafted cocktails at sunset, the melodies of Samui’s avian performers create an unforgettable atmosphere.

Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas

Locations in Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas have been designated The Wellness Sanctuary, Spa, and Belinda’s room in the HBO series. With 183 villas and suites along Mai Khao Beach in Phuket, this hideaway is renowned for its seclusion and luxury.

Guests looking to experience The White Lotus firsthand can book The Lotus Awakening Escape package*, a four-night Phuket and Koh Samui retreat. The stay includes experiences at all three Anantara resorts featured, as well as unique lotus-inspired activities that reveal the heart of Thailand.

Begin with the allure of Phuket on the golden sands of Anantara Mai Khao, breaking up poolside relaxation only for excursions, wellness rituals and sumptuous dining. The next stop is Koh Samui, where the team at Anantara Bophut will take you on a spiritual journey and arrange private dining and spa indulgences. One of the island’s most exclusive dining venues, Tree Tops, awaits at Anantara Lawana Koh Samui, a sister resort 15 minutes away by car.  

Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas

- Luxury accommodation for two guests

- Half-day guided Phuket Exploration tour, including stops at a muay Thai stadium in Patong, the Phuket Big Buddha, and attractions in and around Phuket Old Town

- The Lotus Awakening spa ritual for two, including chakra crystal balancing (90 minutes) and sound healing therapy

- One Lotus Season dinner experience at La Sala

- One cocktail at BUA Bar 

Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort

- Luxury accommodation for two guests

- Full day Passage of the Lotus experience for two, including a lotus folding class, guided prayer at the resort’s spirit house, visit to the Big Buddha and Wat Plai Laem temples, the Chaweng viewpoint experience, and visit to the Elephant Kingdom shelter

- The Lotus Indulgence spa experience for two, including a lotus foot ritual, body massage with white lotus oil (90 minutes) and lotus petal tea with lotus seeds

- Anantara’s signature designer dining Cocoon experience on the beach, with a lotus-inspired menu

Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort

- One themed cocktail per person at The Singing Bird Lounge

- Eight-course set dinner with whimsical, themed elements at Tree Tops Signature Dining

Source: Minor Hotels. Lobby, Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort.

Explore

Book The Lotus Awakening Escape package at www.anantara.com. 

*Terms and conditions:

• The rate is subject to 18.7% tax and a service charge. 
•  The minimum length of stay is two nights. 
• The package must be fully prepaid and is non-refundable.

Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou introduces Head Over Heels Suite Experience

Source: Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou.

The Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou, in partnership with Italian luxury footwear brand Giuseppe Zanotti, has unveiled the 2019 Head Over Heels Suite Experience. This stay includes a ‘floating garden’ afternoon high tea inspired by Giuseppe Zanotti’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection – Secret Laputa, a floating secret garden.


The Head Over Heels Suite Experience costs RMB4,500 and includes:

• Accommodation for one night in a Club Executive Suite
• Giuseppe Zanotti high tea for two in The Taikoo Lounge
• A 75-minute foot therapy treatment for two at The Spa
• Oriental Club Lounge privileges
• Complimentary leather shoe polishing service
• A Giuseppe Zanotti scented candle

The Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou offers 233 guest rooms, 30 suites and 24 serviced apartments. Top-tier meeting and function facilities are spacious and equipped with the latest technology. The hotel’s 710 sq m ballroom is the city’s premier celebration and events destination.

The Giuseppe Zanotti store is located in the adjacent TaiKoo Hui Guangzhou, one of South China’s most iconic shopping and lifestyle destinations. Zanotti manufactures and distributes women’s, men’s and children’s shoes as well as small leather goods, handbags, jewellery and ready-to-wear items. Available in 75 countries worldwide, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes are a red-carpet favourite, inspired by and connected to the world of film, music and art.

Details:

Valid until 28 February 2019, room rates for the experience are per room per night, based on double occupancy and subject to 16.6% service charge and tax. Blackout dates apply. Make a reservation

Celebrate the festive season with the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in Asia

Welcoming the holiday season, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group presents a variety of seasonal packages at select properties throughout Asia.

Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

Source: Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong website. Mother with daughter in a Christmas setting.

The hotel will be dressed in a holiday theme while guests will be greeted with traditional Christmas goodies including mince pies and roasted chestnuts.

Priced from HKD4,200 per night, the Winter Getaway package is available from 1 December 2018 to 6 January 2019 and features accommodation, daily breakfast for two and seasonal amenities.

The hotel’s Suite New Year package is available from 21 December 2018 to 6 January 2019 and is priced from HKD68,888 to HKD98,888. The package features accommodation in the Macau, Tamar or Mandarin Suite, round-trip airport limousine chauffeur or transfers within Hong Kong Island, and dinner for four guests at two Michelin-starred Pierre restaurant.

Mandarin Oriental, Macau

A five-star retreat, Mandarin Oriental Macau is one of the most exclusive hotels in town. There are special rates over the festive season as well as limited-edition Mr and Mrs MiniMO Santa panda bears. As part of the hotel’s sustainability efforts, its traditional live Christmas tree will be replaced this year with a special tree forged from metal and LED lights. Guests are encouraged to take the Santa panda stuffed toys home for HKD388 each, with all proceeds donated to the MINDSET programme, which raises awareness of mental health.

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo

Guests can celebrate in style with traditional gourmet offerings, festive specialties, and a spectacular two-venue New Year’s Eve party. Priced from JPY270,000 for a two-night stay, the New Year Holiday package is valid from 21 December 2018 to 6 January 2019 and includes accommodation gourmet seasonal treats, and an original zodiac fan gift by Ibasen.

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia’s premier urban resort has a New Year package priced from RM 2,769 and valid from 31 December 2018 to 2 January 2019. The New Year Holiday package includes accommodation in a Mandarin room, New Year’s Eve dinner at Mandarin Grill or AQUA, and New Year’s Day brunch at Mosaic.

Mandarin Oriental, Singapore

In addition to seasonal menus and a range of accommodation offers, guests can add their own touches to gingerbread men into one-of-a-kind characters at Melt Café during Sunday brunch, create their own Christmas wreaths using fresh foliage with in-house florists and enjoy the spectacular Christmas tree and festive lighting with Christmas carols and a life-sized Santa Claus.

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

Yuletide celebrations, accommodation packages, banquets and parties are available at the Huangpu riverfront. Hotel guests can enjoy menus featuring traditional delicacies on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Mandarin Oriental, Taipei

Arguably the most sophisticated address in the city and with a reputation for having one of the most Instagrammed Christmas trees in town, Mandarin Oriental, Taipei presents the Winter Family Getaway room package for the festive season.

This provides a pampering trip with relaxing spa massages for adults by Bizzie Bees, the Hong Kong-based social enterprise to encourage creativity. Priced from TWD16,500 and available from 1 December 2018 to 6 January 2019, this features accommodation in a deluxe room, a 60-minute massage for two at The Spa, as well as daily breakfast at Café Un Deux Trois.

The hotel continues its long-standing tradition of donating a portion of Mandarin Cake Shop profits to a remote Taiwanese aboriginal school this year.

Want more data and cheaper handsets? Singtel's Combo XO gives you both

Source: Singtel website. Image of a girl with boxing gloves
and ballet shoes on the Combo XO page.

Singtel has a new 18GB mobile data plan with generous handset discounts, giving heavy data users the best of both worlds. The announcement follows MyRepublic's mobile plan launch, which includes plans that offer between 7 and 25 GB of mobile data per month.

Combo XO, which stands for cross-over, an affordable postpaid mobile plan that offers consumers a large data allowance with

Available at S$78 per month, the plan comes with 18GB of data, 300 minutes of talk time and 300 SMS texts. Customers can choose from a wide range of the latest handsets from as low as S$0.

Customers who have consumed beyond their data allowance will automatically enjoy an additional block of 18GB for S$18. They also have the option of sharing their data with up to three family members with a MobileShare supplementary plan, which is available at S$10.70/month per line.

Details:

Combo XO is available for new sign-up or re-contracting customers from 30 June 2018 at Singtel Shops, Singtel Exclusive Retailers, or online.

Singtel is also offering 2 Gbps fibre broadband with Wi-Fi Mesh at S$54.90 a month, down from S$69.90 a month with Combo XO. Those who sign up will also receive a free 2 GB additional mobile data per month on the Combo XO mobile plan.

Launch exclusives, for a limited period, feature the following four smartphones at S$0:

Pricing

	iPhone 8 (64GB)	Samsung S8	Oppo R15 Pro	Huawei P20
Handset* price	S$178	S$78	S$78	S$0
Data (GB)	18	18	18	18
Talk time (mins)	300	300	300	300
SMS/MMS	300	300	300	300
Excess data usage	S$18 for 18GB	S$18 for 18GB	S$18 for 18GB	S$18 for 18GB

*The full list of handsets is available  online.

We'll give you 20GB for S$20 a month: Circles.Life

Virtually unlimited data - Circles.Life subscribers can enjoy 20GB more per month
for S$20 on top of any existing data quota plus bonus data they may have.

Circles.Life, Singapore’s fourth postpaid operator and the only digital telco, is allowing subscribers to enjoy practically unlimited data for S$20 a month.

"Our mission is providing an exceptional customer experience to customers and giving them control," said Rameez Ansar, Circles.Life Co-Founder and Director. "'They don't want minutes and SMSes any more. They want products centred on data."

Circles.Life has introduced many industry firsts such as free caller ID, free unlimited WhatsApp, unlimited bonus data in response to customer needs. Some subscribers have qualified for as much as 56.5 extra GB a month.

With the Data Plus option offer of 20GB for S$20 Circles.Life has "the largest ever no-contract data plan under S$50 available in the market today", the company said, noting that it is unprecedented not only for Singapore but also for many parts of the Asia Pacific region.

New subscribers can opt for the 20GB Data Plus option on top of their Base Plan of S$28/month for up to 6GB of mobile data, upon sign-up on the Circles.Life website. Current Circles.Life customers on the Base Plan can add on the 20GB Data Plus option via the CirclesCare app. This is on top of any Unlimited Bonus Data that customers have accrued.

Ansar speaks about the Circles.Life business model.

Interested?

Read the TechTrade Asia blog post about Circles.Life's overseas expansion strategy

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Singtel releases iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus price plans

Singtel has released Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 price plans on iphone.singtel.com:

	Combo Plan
	Combo 1	Combo 2	Combo 3	Combo 4	Combo 6	Combo 12
iPhone 7 32GB	S$698	S$568	S$378	S$188	S$28	S$0
iPhone 7 128GB	S$858	S$718	S$538	S$338	S$188	S$0
iPhone 7 256GB	S$1,008	S$878	S$698	S$498	S$338	S$0
iPhone 7 Plus 32GB	S$878	S$748	S$568	S$368	S$208	S$0
iPhone 7 Plus 128GB	S$1,038	S$898	S$718	S$518	S$368	S$0
iPhone 7 Plus 256GB	S$1,188	S$1,048	S$868	S$678	S$518	S$0

	Easy Mobile
	S	M	L	XL
iPhone 7 32GB	S$657	S$550	S$371	S$14
iPhone 7 128GB	S$812	S$705	S$527	S$170
iPhone 7 256GB	S$967	S$860	S$682	S$325
iPhone 7 Plus 32GB	S$839	S$732	S$553	S$196
iPhone 7 Plus 128GB	S$994	S$887	S$709	S$351
iPhone 7 Plus 256GB	S$1,144	S$1,037	S$858	S$501

StarHub brings 12GB mobile data bundles back, and more

StarHub’s new two-in-one Hubbing pack SurfHub is now the most affordable way for customers to stay connected on the move as well as at home.

SurfHub from StarHub bundles two StarHub services – a 4G mobile postpaid line with at least 12GB of data and a 1Gbps fibre home broadband subscription – from S$96.56 monthly over 24 months. This is about half of what customers pay for a standalone 12GB mobile plan. As part of SurfHub, customers will also get up to 700mins of local talktime and 1,500 local SMS/MMS as well as a mobile handset subsidy.

“We know customers miss the freedom that huge data bundles offer and wish they were as affordable as before. Faster 4G technologies have catalysed the adoption of data-intensive services, and our customers are now sharing more and watching for longer on their smartphones. With SurfHub, we want to continue giving our Hubbing customers the best value, which is what StarHub is known for,” said Wang Li-Na, Head of Product & Marketing, StarHub.

SurfHub customers can also get 50% discount on selected complementary services, such as International Roaming for more affordable roaming overseas, 2-in-1 LINE for hosting two numbers on one SIM, or MultiSIM for multi-device sharing using one mobile number.

SurfHub customers can also enjoy StarHub Go Select online streaming service at half the price for 12 months. For an additional S$4.95 per month (usual monthly rate: S$9.90), the Go Select pack offers customers unlimited viewing of content such as the best in US and British productions, Asian dramas and variety shows, and documentaries on mobiles, tablets or laptops. Customers can stream StarHub Go content on their StarHub Mobile postpaid line without incurring mobile data charges.

Together with the launch of SurfHub, StarHub is enhancing its five-services-in-one pack HomeHub Go by more than doubling its mobile data bundle to 15GB. HomeHub Go 1Gbps customers can get up to 30% Hub Club discounts on additional 15GB mobile lines (usual monthly rate: S$70 per line). The four other services are 1Gbps fibre home broadband, 21Mbps mobile broadband, up to 77 channels on fibre TV and a home phone line.

Interested?

24-month plans

SurfHub 12 will cost S$96.56 monthly, and includes 12GB of mobile data, 150 minutes of talk time and 1,000 SMS/MMS messages

SurfHub 15 will cost S$116.56 monthly and includes 15GB of mobile data, 350 minutes of talk time and 1,200 SMS/MMS messages

SurfHub 18 will cost S$136.56 a month and includes 18 GB of mobile data, 450 minutes of talk time and 1,300 SMS/MMS messages

SurfHub 24 is S$156.56 a month and comes with 24GB of mobile data, 700 minutes of talk time and 1,500 SMS/MMS messages

All plans include 1Gbps fibre broadband for the home and a number of discounts:

50% off StarHub Go Select online streaming service (12 months)
50% off International Roaming (24 months)
50% off MultiSIM or 2-in-1 LINE
Free wireless AC dual-band router
Free fibre termination point installation
Free broadband installation and activation

Both SurfHub and HomeHub Go 1Gbps are available for signup starting today at all StarHub Shops and authorised dealers.

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Mercer charts changing profile of expat assignments

The majority of multinational companies (56%) expect to increase their use of short-term assignments in 2015/16, according to a report on expatriate policies and practices by Mercer - a global consulting player in advancing health, wealth and careers.

The research highlighted an ongoing diversification in the type of assignments used by companies. Notably, over the next year or so, around half of companies anticipate an increase in the use of permanent transfers (54%), developmental and training assignments (50%) and locally hired foreigners (47%). A smaller proportion of respondents (44%) expect to see an increase in more traditional long-term assignments.

“Companies are using a more varied range of assignments in order to respond to evolving business needs and changing patterns in the global workforce,” said Anne Rossier-Renaud, Principal in Mercer’s global mobility business. “The increased diversification of assignment types adds complexity which can result in potential compliance and policy challenges for HR and mobility directors. However, it also creates opportunities to positively impact the overall business strategy by mobilising key resources in more flexible and cost effective ways.”

Commenting on the Asia Pacific implications of the research, Mario Ferraro, Regional Global Mobility Leader for Asia, Middle East and Africa for Mercer said:  “Many organisations continue to face the challenge of moving talent to pursue strategic expansion, whilst managing the cost of international assignments in an increasingly uncertain economic environment. A significant 57.1% of companies reported an increased number of assignments requiring specific technical skills and just over half of respondents (50.3%) are sending more people overseas to fill vacancies requiring specific managerial skills.”

“In Asia Pacific, most organisations are constrained in terms of the attractiveness of the compensation package offered to their cross-border talent.  Thirty percent of organisations reported that “poor package attractiveness” is a large obstacle to mobility. It is evident that mobility professionals have a difficult equation to balance and need to find creative ways to offer more attractive terms and conditions without increasing the cost. These research results suggest that dual career families pose a significant obstacle to employee mobility, with 33.5% reporting this as a mobility inhibitor,” said Ferraro.  

“It is interesting to note that 54.5% of Asia Pacific respondents opted for short-term assignments in the past two years, whereas 50% reported an increase in the number of 'commuter' assignments. Short-term and commuter assignments are usually undertaken on an unaccompanied basis, circumventing the dual-career family issues, although they imply spending more time away from the family and hence are not without implications,” he added.

Mercer’s Worldwide Survey of International Assignment Policies and Practices report covers 831 multinational companies with approximately 29 million employees combined. It found that over half of companies increased their use of short term (51%) and permanent (50%) assignments over the past two years – whereas only 43% increased the use of long-term assignments. Globally, 85% of companies have a policy or policies in place for international assignments (up from 81% in 2012). The report also noted a marked increase in companies with multiple policies (64%, up from 57%), a consequence of the diversifying trend in assignments.

“One policy is unlikely to fit all, and such an approach can lead to inadequate compensation which again can make it difficult to attract and retain talent. Implementing fit-for-purpose policies, to suit both different assignees and assignments, can be a highly efficient cost-saving initiative for most global mobility functions,” said Rossier-Renaud.

The top five drivers behind international assignments are; to ‘provide specific technical skills not available locally’ (47%), to ensure ‘knowhow transfer’ (43%), to provide ‘specific managerial skills’ (41%), to facilitate ‘career management and leadership development’ (41%) and fulfil ‘specific project needs’ (40%). In the future, 57% of companies expect the number of key or strategic assignments to increase, 51% expect to deploy a higher number of younger assignees and 41% anticipate more assignments to remote locations. Companies reported the highest expected increase in assignments to be deployed to US, China, UK, Singapore and Brazil.

‘Dual career’, i.e. the challenge of effectively helping to manage the career aspirations of the spouse, and ‘family issues’ are cited as the main barriers to employee mobility, with 37% of respondents citing these issues combined as a large or very large obstacle. The ‘cost of current conditions’ ranks as the second highest obstacle (35%), followed by ‘hardship considerations’ (25%) and ‘career management’ (23%). Notably, all obstacles scored as significantly less important than in the previous survey, suggesting companies are implementing proactive measures to overcome these issues.

“With the increased use of alternative assignment types such as commuters and short term assignments, companies are by-passing some of the major obstacles to mobility,” said Rossier-Renaud. ”Employees on these assignments are less likely to bring the family along, allowing the spouse to continue working in the home country and saving the company the cost of relocation. However, these assignment types can come with significant compliance challenges, and it is imperative that companies monitor these assignees carefully for tax, social security and immigration purposes. Failure to do so can expose both the company and employee to serious legal and financial penalties.”

The proportion of female expatriates has increased somewhat, with the worldwide average participation standing at 15%, up from 12% in 2013 and 9% in 2010... Agewise the majority of long-term assignees (66%) are between 35 and 55 years old, whereas short-term assignees are increasingly younger, under 35 years old (48%, up from 45% in 2013). With an average of 10% and 7% representation in long and short term assignments respectively, the over 55s remain very under-represented in a mobility context. Looming skills shortages as a result of an ageing population is likely to change this picture over time.

Kate Fitzpatrick, Senior Mobility Consultant and Mercer, said: “The statistics on female assignee representation are clearly not representative of the workforce at large. Companies would do well to review their candidate identification and selection procedures, as well as the benefits provided under international assignment policies, to ensure there is nothing overt nor implied which is restricting the deployment of female talent.”

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Sheraton Bandung Hotel & Towers has a Ramadhan meeting package

Source: Sheraton Bandung website.

The Sheraton Bandung Hotel & Towers has prepared a Ramadhan meeting package at Rp398,000 nett per person. The package includes all-day coffee and tea (on request), an iftar dinner, and a coffee break including a soft drink, snacks and sweets served at sunset. The package includes complimentary use of an LCD projector, screen, flip chart, and meeting amenities.

Sheraton Bandung Hotel & Towers is also offering an iftar buffet overlooking the pool in its Feast Restaurant over the month of Ramadhan. The menu, which will change every evening, will feature authentic local cuisine and a variety of international and Asian offerings such as the fried rice palm, jackfruit ice, fried ice cream, and cendol, along with a range of sweets and juices.

The Ramadan Buffet Iftar Dinner is available from 1 Ramadhan until the end of season, at Rp180,000++ per person for Sundays through Fridays, and Rp189,000++ per person on Saturdays, inclusive of live music entertainment.

Sanctum Inle Resort offers an opening promotion till October 2015

Source: Sanctum Inle Resort website.

The Sanctum Inle Resort, which opened in May near the eastern shore of Inle Lake at Maing Thauck Village in Myanmar, has a Soft Opening Hot Deal till October 14.

The hotel is offering a free night's stay for every night booked, with room rates starting at US$484 per night. The 47 US$484 Cloister Classic rooms are the resort’s largest room category. Each room features between 38 and 41 sq m of accommodation on the ground, first and second floors, with a spacious bathroom and garden views.

Interested?

Make a booking

Racquet club VIP packages available for BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore

Racquet Club, the official VIP hospitality programme for the BNP Paribas Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Final Singapore presented by SC Global, offers an enhanced experience for businesses which want to bring their customers, partners or employees together for a premium sports event.

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The hospitality package includes:

• Access to the private Racquet Club hospitality pavilion and Aces Lounge
• Privileged seating
• Free flow of beverages
• Gourmet themed buffet menu
• Complimentary tournament programme and Racquet Club lanyard

The promo code RACQCLUB399 can be used to book tickets at www.sportshubtix.sg to enjoy afternoon or evening tennis action on October 22 at the Racquet Club for S$399 instead of S$850. At the time of writing, Racquet Club packages were available for October 20 to 22.

Call +65 6653 9305 or email WTAFHospitality@WSGWorld.com.

Fireworks Celebration promotions at the Mandarin Oriental, Macau

The Mandarin Oriental, Macau is offering Fireworks Celebration packages* that could be leveraged for corporate social responsibility, corporate bonding, or customer relations. 

Source: Mandarin Oriental Macau website.

The Fireworks Celebration package to view the 26th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest is available on 8, 13, 20, 27 September and 1 October 2014, with rates starting from MOP4,388. The package includes

• A night’s accommodation in a guestroom or suite with views of the fireworks display through the floor-to-ceiling windows
• A four-course fireworks degustation dinner for two featuring Chef Dominique Bugnand’s contemporary approach to classic French cuisine at Vida Rica Restaurant
• Buffet breakfast for two at Vida Rica Restaurant

The Vida Rica Bar**, which offers a superb location for views of the fireworks, is offering a Fireworks Celebration Buffet between 7:30pm and 10pm on 8, 13, 20, 27 September and 1 October. Guests can enjoy an oyster and seafood bar, assorted sushi and sashimi, Portuguese specialties, Chinese favourites and a selection of desserts. The basic buffet is priced at MOP418 per person.

*Reservations for the Fireworks Celebration Package can be made through the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s online reservations service at www.mandarinoriental.com or by contacting the reservations office at Mandarin Oriental, Macau at +853 8805 8822. Reservations can also be made via the toll-free reservations hotlines from Hong Kong at 800 932 212 and from China at 4001 200 212, as well as by emailing momac-reservations@mohg.com. Package rates are subject to 10% service charge and 5% government tax. A seven-day advance reservation is required whilst the offer is subject to availability. 

**Reservations for the Vida Rica Bar can be made at +853 8805 8928 or email momac-vidarica@mohg.com. Prices are subject to 10% service charge.