+ Experience Promotions. + Anantara Challenge. Stay 6 pay 5 at Anantara Seminyak, Bali. Explore tropical beauty and vibrant culture with an extra night on us. Stay 5 pay 4 at Anantara Koh Samui. A stunning turquoise lagoon and lush gardens await you with our special offer. Elephant Polo Tournament with Celebrity Kick off Game. The landscape surrounding Anantara Golden Triangle is the stage for the King's Cup Elephant Polo Tournament 2008. Anantara Resort Seminyak, Bali, Opening February 2008. The contemporary design of Anantara Seminyak, Bali brings the vast waterscape of Seminyak Beach to the interior. + Golden Triangle, Thailand. + Koh Samui, Thailand. + Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia. + Share with a friend. + Send us your feedback. A Cause for Celebration: Anantara to open in Seminyak, Bali. Blessed with gorgeous beaches, lush green rice terraces and centuries-old temples, Bali remains one of the world's best-loved tropical island getaway destinations. Anantara is proud to bring our unique brand of indigenous luxury to this charming island paradise, starting this February. Set on Bali's most sought-after stretch of shore, the all-suite Anantara Seminyak, Bali captures the serene natural beauty of Bali. Long-time Bali aficionado Antony Liu directed the interior design of the 59 suites, 2 restaurants, rooftop bar and spa treatment suites, sculpting each space according to his master vision: to create luxurious spaces that would melt into the panorama of the Indian Ocean. True to this vision, the free-flowing suites bring the vast waterscape into the interiors of natural earth tones, colourful batiks and bright silk cushions. A nurturing soak in a terrazzo tub on a secluded deck is just one Anantara exclusive, as is the expansive treatment rooms in the decadent Anantara Spa. Complementing Liu's design are the culinary visions of General Manager Mark Hehir, who seeks to elevate the Seminyak dining scene to a new level through Anantara's unique dining experiences. The Wild Orchid serves authentic Thai flavours between the beach and the infinity-edge swimming pool. By sundown, Sunset on Six (S.O.S), the rooftop lounge, becomes a haven of the uber-chic, indulging in inventive cocktails, world-renowned vintages and delectable Balinese snacks while listening to evocative tunes from international DJs. Discover why Bali leaves an indelible impression on all who visit. Explore secluded rocky islets, sea temples, gilded shrines and centuries of civilization. Celebrate the truly extraordinary in the luxury of Anantara. Discover Anantara Bali. A Place Where Passion and Perspiration Nurtures the Soil. Anyone who has visited Anantara Resort Hua Hin will recall the inspiring, exotic gardens nestled in this luxury hideaway on the palm-fringed coastline of the Gulf of Thailand. Many have also encountered a man with a broad smile, blissfully happy at work, transforming the soil into a canvas of vibrant colours. Meet Khun Desnarong Puengtang, whose passion and perspiration nurtures his artistry in a far greater way than a tropical climate can do. The only thing that gives me more pleasure in life than tending to the 14 acres of lush greenery here at Anantara, is to see the enjoyment it brings to guests. The garden is a place for them to explore, to relax and to find peace. Whether they are wandering through it, looking onto it from their balconies, or relaxing next to the pools, the garden is a work of art that pays tribute to Mother Earth. When an opportunity came for me to join Anantara's gardening division in 2005, I jumped at the chance. For a long time I have known that the resort has one of the most beautiful gardens in Hua Hin, and to be part of the team that maintains it was so exciting. Often, guests and visitors would ask me for some inside gardening tips and, because I don't speak much English, I have to improvise by communicating with them through hand and body gestures. I love sharing my ideas with them I just hope they understand what I mean! I think I am lucky to have a passion for what I do. Gardening makes me happy, and I've known from a young age that this is what I would like to do until I retire one day. Here in Anantara's gardens I have found my own heaven. It's my Anantara... Discover Anantara Hua Hin. Experience Promotions. Luxury Yoga Spa Retreat at Anantara Golden Triangle. Immerse yourself in the enriching flow of yoga. Dine on healthful spa cuisine. Attain balance and peace during the Luxury Yoga Spa Retreat in the beauty of the Golden Triangle. Golf Discovery at Anantara Hua Hin. Tee off along a fairway of lush green slopes and tropical foliage on one of three golf courses. Leave all the details to us as you discover golf at Anantara Hua Hin. Spa Essence at Anantara Maldives. Delight in the senses at Anantara Maldives. Each day, choose from our tempting menu of indigenous treatments. Our Spa Essence package brings you to the heart of the Maldives. Our elephant guru spends every day with a troupe of elephants, collecting adventures and insights that could fill volumes. Read the blog of our Elephant Guru and get up close and personal with these charming two-ton beauties of the Anantara Elephant Camp. From which resort can you go on an elephant trek, take a mountain biking trip and tee off with dramatic seaside setting, all in one day? Send the correct answer to competition@anantara.com to enter your chance to win! *. * Please respond by February 29, 2008. Include the answer, your full name, email, address and phone number. The winner is entitled to two free nights at the Hua Hin resort in a Deluxe Garden View, Sea View or Premium Room and may bring one guest free of charge. The winner will be contacted by email by March 15, 2008. Conditions: The stay is subject to room availability. The Challenge does not have any monetary value. If the winner is unable to claim their prize, then subsequent winners will be contacted. Anantara reserves the right to make any changes on the condition of the Challenge. @ 2007 Anantara contact@anantara.com. Web Information Policy

Imagine a place where visitors can watch baby turtles hatch on the beach, meet sea gypsies to learn about their culture or laze on a pristine stretch of sand that is a world away from the everyday. Wake up to a brand new Phuket where Anantara is launching a new resort and spa later this year. Situated in the serenity of Mai Khao Beach, just 15 minutes from Phuket International Airport and a short drive from the bustling beaches of the South, Anantara Phuket Resort Spa will present a world of unspoilt beauty and unexpected surprises. Anantara's collection of 83 villas - each with their own private pool - is framed by magnificent Bill Bensley-designed gardens with enchanting paths meandering down to the sea. Reminiscent of a southern Thai village, each villa boasts a spacious living area, colourful silks, prized Thai furniture, and a beautiful bathroom featuring an Anantara signature outdoor made for two' terrazzo tub that seamlessly blends with the private pool. Away from the resort, Anantara will give guests the opportunity to explore the vibrancy of southern Thailand and see Phuket through new eyes with a wide range of cultural experiences. Stepping out on to the soft sand beach overlooking the dazzling blue waters of the Andaman Sea, guests can sit and watch the fishing boats bringing home the day's haul. In the restaurant, diners can relish fine cuisine from Thailand and around the world and then next morning take a cookery class to learn how it is made. A diving expedition to the Similan Island reveals the cacophony of colours and shapes beneath the water with world-famous coral reefs. Phang Nga Bay offers stunning views of limestone cliffs that float above the calm waters of uninhabited bays and unspoiled sand - ideal for a castaway picnic. At the end of the day, adjourn to one of the stylish, high concept dining areas. The beach restaurant features terraced seating and an ultra-chic ambiance. The signature restaurant boasts state-of-the-art lighting and contemporary indoor and al fresco seating. For Thai and European tapas, the bar is the place to be. Let our resident Wine Guru help you select the perfect vintage from the Private Wine Cellar - heaven on earth for the wine connoisseur. Discovery, adventure, culture, luxury - this is what defines the unique experience that is Anantara. But it isn't just about discovering the place. At Anantara, guests can discover something about themselves too. The acclaimed spa at Anantara Phuket is the perfect sanctuary for a journey to inner harmony. Through age-old massage techniques, aromatic elixirs made with indigenous ingredients and in an environment of complete serenity, our therapists can guide clients to a genuine sense of physical and spiritual renewal. If guests want to leave the luxury of their own private pool, they can head to the lifestyle swimming pool which features a series of water terraces of differing depths, stylish fountain effects and in-built loungers. Nearby, guests can relax in the chill out areas featuring oversized day beds, divine cocktails created by the resident Mixologist', and the latest lounge mood music. For those who want to be more active, three tennis courts fitted with night-playing technology and a fully-equipped fitness centre and health club are also available. For more information on Anantara Phuket and other Anantara Resorts Spas visit. Anantara is taken from an ancient Sanskrit word that means 'borderless water', a name chosen for this element's association in many Asian cultures with wealth and good fortune. Inspired by local architecture and sensitive to the indigenous culture, Anantara Resorts are currently located in the seaside town of Hua Hin (220kms south of Bangkok), on Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand and in the Golden Triangle in the country's north. In the world-renowned destination of the Maldives, Anantara Resort Dhigu (2006) and Anantara Resort Veli (2008) are a 30 minute boat ride from the capital Male. The newest member of the Anantara family, Anantara Resort Seminyak, opened in March 2008 in this most fashionable district of Bali - the Island of the Gods. October 2008 will see the launch of Anantara Resort Phuket situated in the serenity of Mai Khao Beach, just 15 minutes from Phuket International Airport. For media enquiries please contact: Brand Public Relations Director. Anantara Hotels, Resorts Spas. Email: mwalsh@minornet.com. Mobile: + 66 (0) 89 811 3829