Wanderfolk: Thaibreak Festival 2020, Bawah Reserve Unveils Wellness Programs, Ember Beach Club Launches on Desaru Coast
PUBLISHED February 25th, 2020 06:30 am | UPDATED May 18th, 2020 07:17 pm
2020 might have been one worry-filled whammy after another so far, but if you’re hankering to destress, we’ve got your back with a dreamy array of beach escapades and wellness getaways. Book your trip to zen with new programmes from Indonesia’s Bawah Reserve and Vietnam’s Alba Wellness Valley, or break out your beach chic for Malaysia’s snazzy new beach club.
Shun by Yanagiya Welcomes Chef Masashi Yamada in Bangkok
Bangkok gourmets are in for a rare treat at Shun by Yanagiya, where third-generation owner of famed parent restaurant Yanagiya Chef Masashi Yamada will be doing a two-night kitchen takeover next month. Widely hailed as the world’s best Japanese restaurant, two-Michelin-starred Yanagiya is known for its traditional irori cuisine – the grilling of wild game over a sunken irori hearth. Come 2nd and 3rd March, chef Masashi will bring his culinary wizardry to Shun by Yanagiya with an omakase menu crafted for the occasion (THB8,500++ per pax; two seatings available at 6pm and 8.45pm). Expect a slew of dishes outside the usual menu, and of course, out-of-this-world foodgasms.
Shun by Yanagiya is located at Level 3, Donki Mall, 107 Soi Sukhumvit 63, Bangkok, p. +66 97 854 2222, e. [email protected].
Malaysia’s One&Only Desaru Coast Unveils Ember Beach Club
If you’ve been counting the days to the launch of seaside resort One&Only Desaru Coast this March, here’s a sneak peek at its glam beach club to get you hyped up. Opening on 23 March together with the resort on Johor’s east coast, Ember Beach Club will see a sizzling culinary program centred around open-fire cooking. Crafted by Andrew Walsh (chef extraordinaire behind Singapore restaurants like Cure and Butcher Boy), the menu will feature fresh local catch and slow-grilled meats with Asian flavours. Lounge by the infinity pools and nosh on light bites like Hokkaido scallops and prawn satay, or go big with grilled seabass and wagyu ribeye laced with kampot pepper.
Ember Beach Club will launch on 23 March 2020, opening hours Sun & Wed-Thurs 11am–8.30pm, Fri-Sat 11am–12am for the main restaurant. See here for more details.
Vietnam’s Alba Wellness Valley Launches Detox Retreats
Shed the stress with fresh wellness offerings from Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion, an idyllic hot springs resort on the outskirts of Hue, Vietnam. From 3–5 March, embark on a Reiki Training and Sound Journey (from US$444 for two) with Siam Reiki practitioners, who’ll take you through the art of energy healing for your mind and body. From May onwards, soak up healing vibes with the Hot Springs Detox Retreat (from US$1,050 for a one-night stay), which couples juice cleansing with onsen baths and detox massages to kickstart your body’s healing powers.
More details here.
Thaibreak Festival Returns To Koh Mak, Thailand
Good beats on a breezy beach? Sounds like our idea of party paradise. Electro bash Thaibreak Festival returns from 19–23 March 2020 on the stunning white sands of Koh Mak, bringing us their third edition of beach and boat parties, island-hopping escapades, and a stellar playlist of global and local legends. Rave out with the likes of house and techno giants Oliver Koletzki, Felix Kröcher, Township Rebellion, Niko Schwind, and Annett Gapstream. The lineup of local icons is no less ear-thrilling, including electro trendsetters like Chamapoo, DOTT, Junesis, and Koish.
Tickets for Thaibreak Festival 2020 are priced from THB3,900 for a regular pass. For bookings and more information, see here.
Indonesia’s Bawah Reserve Launches Wellbeing Programmes
Two wellbeing programmes, three lagoons, six lush islands, and 13 sun-kissed beaches add up to one rejuvenating experience at Indonesia’s Bawah Reserve. This private island resort recently launched two restorative programmes for soul-weary guests, each harnessing elements of nature, wholesome cuisine, and spa treatments. Combat stress with the Journey to Calm, which involves a customised life coaching session, along with daily yoga, floating meditation, and energising massages to aid your ascent into zen. In contrast, the Journey to Vitality focuses on physical wellness. Get your posture analyzed by experts to correct imbalances, and dive into paddleboard yoga, snorkelling, and kayaking activities to get those endorphins flowing.
Rates for a three-night Wellbeing Journey at Bawah Reserve start from US$6,940 for two, all-inclusive except diving, alcohol, and transportation. More details here.
Top Image: Thaibreak Festival
