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Travel + Leisure contributor Katie Lockhart (Find Your Happy Plate) takes readers inside Anantara’s just-opened luxury safari camp in Zambia’s spectacular Kafue National Park—where river safaris, wildlife encounters and elevated tented luxury meet one of Africa’s great wildernesses.

Katie writes, "My Pool Villa was stocked with all the comforts I could need...Thoughtful touches were everywhere, like the Polaroid-style camera I took on game drives, binoculars for viewing elephants as they crossed the river, and natural mosquito repellent and lotion placed next to my bed."

Plan your Zambian safari: https://www.travelandleisure.com/anantara-tented-camp-kafue-river-zambia-first-in-hotel-review-12140795

“I’ve Been to the Bahamas Nearly 10 Times—Nothing Compares to Kamalame Cay.” We love seeing 2BPR client Kamalame Cay Private Island Resort featured in Condé Nast Traveler, where writer Joey Skladany shares why this secluded Andros retreat keeps drawing him back.

From pristine beaches and barefoot-chic villas to its overwater spa and exceptional cuisine, Joey calls Kamalame Cay “as close as it’s going to get” to paradise. Read more: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/ive-been-to-the-bahamas-nearly-10-times-nothing-compares-to-kamalame-cay

Slovenia for summer '27? AFAR's Hannah Walhout scouts out the region, including a visit to Hotel Palace Portorož. Of the upcoming Minor Reserve Collection property, she writes, "Built during the Austro-Hungarian period, Slovenia's Hotel Palace Portorož will be renovated this winter and reopen as part of the Minor Reserve Collection... (it is) one of Slovenia’s grandest properties, which opened in 1910 when the town of Portorož was a glamorous seaside “health resort” for the Austro-Hungarian Empire."

To mark the milestone of Anantara’s 25th anniversary, Anantara Hotels & Resorts is rolling out immersive culinary experiences across Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam because there's no better way to explore a culture than through its food.

Highlights include hands-on spice grinding and slow-cooked curries at Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort, a market-to-table cooking class with the executive chef at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, and a countryside tour at Anantara Quy Nhon Villas where guests learn traditional rice paper making and craft their own cocktails. More culinary opportunities await aboard The Vietage by Anantara and Anantara Hoi An Resort.

Thank you to TravelAge West Magazine for the feature!

Michael Owen strikes again! From October 14–17, the Ballon d’Or winner and former striker for Liverpool FC, Manchester United, and Real Madrid C.F. returns to Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort for his third Kids' Football Camp, running coaching sessions for ages 5–13 in Baa Atoll.

Families get in on the fun too, with mocktail mixology, beach Olympics, movie nights, and sunset fishing trips, all set against the resort's house reef and UNESCO Biosphere backdrop. The camp is complimentary for guests staying during the event.

Book your trip: https://newsroom.2bprinc.com/269662-michael-owen-returns-to-avani-fares-maldives-for-a-third-kids-football-camp/

The Seychelles' granite rock formations set it apart from other tropical dive destinations, with sites ranging from calm, current-free marine parks perfect for spotting hawksbill turtles to deep wrecks and drift dives for the more advanced.

Thanks to Laura Studarus and Scuba.com for naming Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles and Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas top picks for a Seychelles dive trip!

Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles is just 25 minutes from the airport with quick access to the water, plus a lagoon, sushi spot, and spa to recover in between dives. For a more exclusive stay, Anantara Seychelles Villas puts divers minutes from top sites like Anse Majlis, Takamaka Wall, and Shark Bank, with private infinity pools and butler service waiting back at the villa.

Read on: https://www.scuba.com/blog/seychelles-dive-trip-guide/

We're thrilled to see Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort featured in EBONY's “Wellness Travel Trends Black Travelers Are Embracing,” inspired by Tracee Ellis Ross's Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross on The Roku Channel Thank you to Dominique Fluker for including the resort!

https://www.ebony.com/wellness-travel-trends-black-travelers-are-embracing/

On September 10, Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavis Marbella Resort celebrates Anantara Hotels & Resorts's 25th anniversary with a full-day festival honoring the brand's Thai roots, in partnership with the Royal Thai Embassy. The celebration begins with a tribute to Muay Thai legend Buakaw, followed by Thai art, a traditional fashion show, cultural dance performances and a live Muay Thai masterclass.

Save room for the flavors: Thai food stalls, a special La Veranda x Thai Gallery menu and a VIP dinner round out the festivities, while the Thai-inspired menu continues through September 13.

Twenty-five years of heartfelt, Thai-inspired hospitality—celebrated in true Anantara style.

https://newsroom.2bprinc.com/269450-anantara-villa-padierna-celebrates-its-origins-with-a-festival-dedicated-to-the-essence-of-th/

Eleven-time world-record freediver Hanli Prinsloo returns to the Maldives this September for two unforgettable ocean retreats. First, the Family Freediving Retreat at Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, September 7–10, kicks off Ocean Aware Month with coral planting, underwater photography and a special World Manta Day celebration at Hanifaru Bay.

Then, September 14–18, “Into the Blue” at NH Collection Maldives Reethi brings together four nights of yoga, breathwork and freediving for guests ages 16+. Whether you're introducing your family to the ocean or working toward a personal best, Baa Atoll is calling.

https://newsroom.2bprinc.com/269451-world-record-freediver-hanli-prinsloo-returns-to-the-maldives-for-two-ocean-retreats/

Introducing "Soul of Siam" — an exclusive resort-wear collection born from Anantara Hotels & Resorts' longtime partnership with Thai heritage silk house Jim Thompson.

The nine-piece collection includes a wrap kaftan, silk scarf, Capri beach bag, and more, each drawn from a hand-illustrated motif inspired by Thai temple architecture, mythical guardians, and tropical flora. Fronted by Thai power couple Cindy Sirinya Bishop (Lilcindyx) and Byron Bishop, the campaign was shot on location at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel and Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort.

Available now via pop-ups at all Anantara properties in Thailand, plus Jim Thompson stores and online, while stocks last.