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January 2017

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48 hours ZEN plan in Asia Gardens

31 January - 2017 / admin

ASIA GARDENS HOTEL & THAI SPA

48 hours ZEN plan in paradise

We keep enjoying our stay in paradise. There are still many fascinating spots and activities left to discover… Are you ready to complete 48 hours plan in the heart of Asian luxury in the Mediterranean?

DAY 2. A HOLIDAY TO REMEMBER

09:00 Exercise and relax in paradise. We kick off the day at Asia Gardens´ Fitness Centre, the ideal place to stay in shape during holidays. As everything in Asia Gardens, it surprises… A fully-equipped gym that connects with an outdoor area to practice exercise surrounded by tropical nature.

10:00 We enjoy a Zen moment at the terrace with spectacular views to tropical gardens and the beautiful Asian-style pools. After working out for one hour, we take a relaxing rain effect shower and order breakfast at the terrace. A really inspiring moment to reconnect body and mind after a workout session.

11:30 On our way to the pool, we are driven to look over the spectacular Asian vegetation with a relaxing walk. The many lakes that give a curious Southeast Asia aura to the hotel are embellished by beautiful pink, yellow and white water lilies. These water plants open during the daytime and close during twilight, so there is nothing better than enjoying them in broad daylight.

12:30 Relax by the sun. While the children go to the Miniclub to attend a golf class, we decide to enjoy the environment of privacy of the Thai Club. A small, exclusive paradise reserved for Suite customers, with two swimming pools and a spacious sun bed area with permanent PR service, daily newspapers and drinks and à-la-carte meals service.

15:00 Although it is hard for us to leave the sensation of enhanced exclusivity of the Thai Club, our luxurious room is waiting for us. A short nap is a Mediterranean custom we can´t reject.

16:00 a 19:00 The green colour does not leave us in the afternoon. We are ready for enjoying a golf day in paradise. Just 3 minutes away by car, we travel comfortably with our golf equipment, in the luxurious shuttle service.

19:00 An essential luxury… The evening is saving us a magical moment for two. We enjoy an authentic Thai massage for two in an exclusive double cabin with luxury views to the tropical gardens. A unique experience in the best possible company.

21:00 Before dinner we enjoy a curious family activity. Do you know how many mandalas are in Asia Gardens? There are six spectacular woodcarvings. We decide to find all of them and we accomplished it. Back in the hall of the hotel, we stop to gaze at the beautiful floating flowers, which are made every day by Asian specialists. Asian-inspired details that takes us to Asia in the blink of an eye.

22:00 It is Koh Samui´s turn. We hire the Mini-Dinner service for the children and go to Asia Gardens´ Asian restaurant par excellence. We book outdoors in a little square immersed in the tropical jungle with Asian sounds and flavours, where we enjoy an Oriental crossover dinner: Lumpia Goreng, vegetable spring rolls with a tomato and ginger sweet and sour sauce; followed by a delightful Gai Pad Grapao, sautéed spicy chicken with basil, chilli peppers, young garlic and spicy sauce.

00:00 After a perfect day in paradise… we enjoy a delicious cocktail on the terrace of the Bonsai Lounge with live music while staring at the beautiful 200 hundred year-old Bonsai. An ideal follow-on to 48 hours in the heart of Asian luxury.

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24 hours ZEN plan in Asia Gardens

26 January - 2017 / admin

ASIA GARDENS HOTEL & THAI SPA

24 hours ZEN plan in paradise

Finally in paradise and where to begin? There are multiple incredible choices and all of them very appealing. You have arrived in the right place to start a 360º Asian experience for relaxing and enjoying the essence of Asian luxury. We suggest you a plan to make the most out of your first 24 hours.

DAY 1. THE BEGINNING OF AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

09:00 Relax from dawn. We start the day balancing body and mind with an outdoors yoga class surrounded by Asian vegetation and the babbling of the lakes of the hotel. An environment where to practice Yoga acquires an added dimension.

10:00 We boost our energy at the Udaipur buffet, where we enjoy a delicious breakfast with spectacular views of the tropical gardens from the terrace. The exquisite mix of Mediterranean with the original flavours of Asia makes this restaurant the perfect choice for a healthy family breakfast.

11:30 Although it is hard to leave the dreamy Udaipur terrace, after breakfast, we decide to explore the hotel through a tour around Asia Gardens´ icons. First, we go to the hall, where we can find the highest gazebo in Europe. We feel like we have travelled to asia due to its exquisite Oriental decorations, incense smells and relaxing Zen music. Here we find the famous wood fish, a Chinese kimono from Jin Dynasty, Vietnamese-style pai-pai ceiling fans and the elephant that yields to the incredible garden with over 300 Asian species. Outdoors, we discover the amazing Faces of Angkor and the iconic wood canoe by the Langkawi pool.

13:00 The spectacular Zen swimming pool is waiting for us before lunch. This family pool, heated to 29 degrees all year, lets us spend a wonderful time with the family. Its central Jacuzzi makes it another of Asia Gardens jewels. The wonderful views of the Mediterranean Sea cheer us up to order a refreshing appetiser on the deck chair.

14:30 It is time for the fist lunch at Asia Gardens and the Palapa restaurant is our choice. Booking a table at the terrace to enjoy the privileged views of the infinity-edge pools is a luxury we can´t let go. Here we leave aside the Asian spirit to enjoy one of the most representative Mediterranean dishes, a delicious Valencian-style paella.

15:30 There is nothing more appealing than resting in our beautiful Balinese-style room. We enjoy the exclusiveness that our Suite with a garden offers while the little ones play outdoors.

17:00 We have an appointment for the delicious tea tasting that takes place every day at this iconic time. It will give us the extra energy we need to enjoy the rest of the day. Before attending the afternoon tea, we take the kids to MINICLUB, where they will plant new Oriental vegetal species in the eco vegetable garden.

18:00 This is a must if you want to live Asia to the fullest. The traditional Thai massage is Asia Gardens´ identity mark. We book a 120 min. Nuad Thai that let us enjoy an unforgettable sensory experience. The melody, the smells and the pressures over our body take us to an unknown state of relaxation at sunset.

20:00 As good Asian food lovers, we take part in the Asian Cookshow, where we discover new flavours of the Oriental cuisine. One of the hotel’s chef will prepare, together with us, various speciality Asian dishes that we are sure we will prepare again in the future.

21:00 After the Asian Cookshow, we go for a marriage of sushi and the best European champagnes at the terrace of our Champagne Bar, the perfect temperature and a unique environment.

22:00 We hire the Mini-Dinner service for the children and we go to the In Black restaurant. It is consider the most exclusive restaurant at Asia Gardens and it doesn´t disappoint. We enjoy a delicious dinner in an intimate environment. Our choice for tonight is tuna fish tartar with citrus essence followed by boneless rack of lamb. It is mandatory saving room for dessert, the pineapple and fennel infusion with coconut sorbet is wonderful.

00:00 The rest of the world is already far away and we literally feel in Asia. Resting between 300 Egyptian thread count sheets is the closing we needed for an unforgettable day.

Traditional Indonesian clothing

24 January - 2017 / admin

Today in the luxury hotel in Alicante Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa we are dressing up to tell you about traditional Indonesian clothing. Are you joining us on this journey?

Due to the influence of multiple cultures throughout the years, Indonesian fabrics have been recognised as the most sophisticated and high-quality ones in the world.

As a multi-diverse country, Indonesia has a wide range of fabrics; each region uses different designs, colours, materials and techniques. Each fabric is known for the technique used in its creation, such as Batik or Ikat. Each design has a particular symbolism, reflecting specific believes and customs.

Traditional Indonesian clothing is usually worn is rural areas; it is not very common finding people wearing these clothes in the big cities. The two main garments are sarong and kebaya.

Sarong is a large tube or length of fabric, often wrapped around the waist and worn by both men and women. There are different colour and design fabrics, saving the best ones for special occasions. Sarongs are made through the batik technique.

Kebaya is the Indonesian traditional blouse. It is usually a button-up long sleeve shirt. It is a very tight garment and it has no collar. Traditional kebaya is semi-transparent showing the torso, so people cover it with a long fabric called kemban or a corset.

If you are an Asia lover, the 5 stars resort Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa is your place. Plan a 5-day getaway and enjoy the Thai Spa Credit, a €95 voucher per person and stay at our Thai Spa.

The Ati-Atihan festival

19 January - 2017 / admin

At the luxury hotel in Alicante Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa we always find time for a celebration. Today we are taking you to the Philippines to celebrate the famous Ati-Atihan festival.

The Ati-Atihan is a carnival festival celebrated every year in January in Kalibo, in the Philippines. It is held in honour of the “Santo Niño” (Baby Jesus), it takes places two weeks right after Epiphany.

It is one of the most important and traditional Filipino celebrations. The first Ati-Atihan took place over 700 hundreds years ago. It lasts for a week, ending the third Sunday of January.

The last three days of the Ati-Atihan festival are the most cheerful ones. The Friday mass in the morning gives way to the celebrations on the streets, where people won´t stop dancing until dawn. Sunday begins moving the statue of the “Santo Niño” from Kalibo Cathedral to Pastrana park, where an outdoors mass is held. The festival ends with a huge evening parade.

Besides traditional dances and music, something remarkable about the Ati-Atihan is that people paint their faces with black soot and other paintings. Additionally, special costumes are worn during the last three days of celebration.

If you are also looking for a unique Asian experience, the luxury resort Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa is your place. Enjoy unforgettable days in the heart of Asia in the Mediterranean…

Traditional Korean painting

17 January - 2017 / admin

The Asian continent never stops surprising us at the luxury hotel in Alicante Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa. Today we are travelling to Korea to find out more about traditional Korean painting.

Korea has a history of more than 4,000 years, but it was in the 3^rd and 4^th century when traditional Korean painting started to be developed. The first paintings were the murals on sepulchres until the 15^th century when paintings on paper and silk first started.

From the beginning, due to the materials and the time needed for its learning and perfection, Korean painting was only performed by nobles and high society. However, throughout the years, it became accessible for everyone.

Lines and beauty of space are very important for Korean painting. It is related to nature and it is known for its elegance. The main materials used are paper, silk, paintbrush, ink and natural colouring.

The main theme for Korean painting is sagunja, which is comprised by four plants and flowers: orchid, bamboo, plum and chrysanthemun. The four gracious plants also represent the four seasons.

If you are an Asian lover, let´s start planning your next escape to the 5 stars resort Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa. Get a 15% off by booking In Advance and enjoy all the advantages our Asian paradise in the Mediterranean offers.

Galungan

12 January - 2017 / admin

We are celebrating today at the luxury hotel in Alicante Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa. We are travelling to Bali to attend one of its most important festivals: Galungan. Are you joining us?

Galungan is one of the most important religious ceremonies in Indonesia. This ceremony marks the time when the ancestral spirits visit the Earth. It celebrates the victory of dharma over adharma.

The ceremonies include prayers, dances and food and flower offerings, which are prepared the previous days to the festival. The offerings are exhibited in the entrance of the houses and in the streets, on the divine altars, which are made of bamboo and highly decorated.

Galungan takes place every 210 days and lasts for 10 days. The last day of celebration is known as Kuningan, and it is when spirits go back to their celestial dwelling.

During Galungan, people wear white costumes and do the previously mentioned food offerings.

This celebration is the perfect chance for tourists to go in depth into Hindu culture and tradition.

At the luxury resort Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa we also have our own ceremonies. If you visit us this winter, don´t miss our Wishing Fountain Ceremony, which takes place every Saturday at 20:00 h. at the fountain in the Hotel Hall. Make your wishes come true at our Asian paradise in the Mediterranean…

Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

10 January - 2017 / admin

We still have many places left to discover in Asia at the luxury hotel in Alicante Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa. That is why today we are travelling to Japan to visit the amazing Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is a park in Yamanashi, Shizuoka and Kanagawa Prefectures, and Tokyo Metropolis. It consists of Mount Fuji, Fuji Five Lakes, Hakone, the Izu Peninsula and the Izu Islands. This is the most visited Japanese national park.

The park was established on February 2, 1936 as Fuji-Hakone National Park. It was one of the first national parks in Japan. In 1950, the Izu Islands were added to the park, and its name changed to Fuji Hakone Izu.

Among its main attractions we find Shiraito Falls, a waterfall in Shizuoka Prefecture, near to Mount Fuji; and Lake Tanuki, located near to Mount Fuji too.

Hakone Volcano is also one of the most characteristic spots in Fuji Hakone Izu. This is an ancient volcano known for its crater lake, Lake Ashi, which offers a fascinating landscape.

Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park includes several museums, which let visitors discover this amazing natural wonders as well as the history of the park.

If you are looking for a closer forward nature experience, next time you come to our 5 stars resort Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa, you can´t miss our Botanical Route, you will be able to enjoy a walk through an incredible dense tropical gardens blooming with flowers.

Thai desserts

5 January - 2017 / admin

At the luxury hotel in Alicante Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa we are ready to welcome the Three Wise Men and if there is something we like about this day is the traditional Epiphany cake. Talking about sweetness…What about a look around Thailand’s traditional pastry?

Thai sweets are very thorough and colouring. Most of them include these five ingredients: coconut cream, coconut meat, rice flour, palm sugar and eggs.

Let´s go over some of the most popular Thai sweets:

Khanom Tarn. These are small little cakes made from palm heart. They are steamed in palm branches. Among its ingredients we find: rice flour, sugar cane, coconut milk and pumpkin juice, which gives the recipe its special flavour.

Kluai Buat Chi. Also known as banana in coconut milk, it consists of bananas cooked in coconut milk. This is a very simple and delicious recipe. Thai people consider bananas a delicacy, and they usually cook it in multiple ways.

Khanom Ba Bin. This is a Thai-style coconut pancake. It is one of Thai people´s favourite desserts. It is made with rice flour, grated coconut, egg, water and lots of sugar. It is cooked in a round mould on a hot griddle to give it a perfect size and shape.

Bua Loi Phuak. They are a taro and flour mix together to form a small ball, cooked in coconut cream. It also can be serve with egg over easy, poach only.

At the 5 stars resort in Alicante Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa we hope the Three Wise Men are generous with you. See you soon at our Asian paradise in the Mediterranean?

Balinese massage

3 January - 2017 / admin

Today at the luxury hotel in Alicante Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa we suggest you the perfect plan to kick off the year: a relaxing Balinese massage at our Thai Spa. Have you heard about it? Keep reading!

Balinese massage is a traditional Indonesian massage, as it name says, it comes from Bali. It has been practiced for centuries and it has several versions depending on the place. It uses a combination of different Asian techniques; it joins Indian ayurvedic medicine and Chinese medicine.

There is a Balinese tradition that says that the goddess Lakshmi, was the one who transmitted Balinese people the initial knowledge and the techniques about Balinese massage.

Balinese massage combines different techniques, which let harmonize the body and the spirit. It is very effective, achieving important relaxing, therapeutic and healing effects.

It is performed with natural oils, such as jasmine, sage and spearmint oil, whose smell has a calming effect. There are two types of Balinese massage: the one that is performed with the forearms on a massage couch, and a foot massage that is performed on a futon.

If you visit on 2017 our resort Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa, don´t hesitate to book our Balinese massage. You will enjoy a unique wellness experience.