Under The Banyan Tree is a love letter to the stunning destinations where there are Banyan Tree Group hotels. Stories of amazing journeys and unique experiences invite you to relax, reflect and be inspired for your next travel adventure.
Tucked away in the rural village of San Jerónimo Tecuanipan in southeast Mexico, is a little adobe house named Casita de Barro.
This local, traditional dwelling was established by founders Manuel and Ina, who work with the people of Tecuanipan to explore simple living, and develop sustainable methods of agriculture and construction for the betterment of the community.
Lang Co Bay is home to a kaleidoscope of flora and fauna, including various species of strikingly colourful white birds. Learn more about them via this series of professionally shot images by local bird photographers.
The cuisine at our wellbeing retreat Veya brings together all who desire to eat well, through conscious and nutritious dishes that awaken the senses and elevate wellbeing.
Discover this place of connection based on one of our 8 Pillars of Wellbeing – Dietary Awareness.
The Maldives offers some of the most thrilling activities and adventures under the sun, but what happens after the sun goes down?
From exciting night fishing expeditions to calming stargazing sessions, find out what there is to do when night falls at our tropical island resort.
We have the privilege of working with exceptionally talented women across our Group, including the inspiring female artisans that create beautiful handcrafted products sold at our Banyan Tree Gallery retail outlets. This International Women’s Day, we celebrate by sharing some of their stories.
While nature’s paintbrush blesses the dramatic Rif Mountains, nearby Tetouan is home to locals ensuring traditional Moroccan art thrives. Wander through narrow backstreets where whitewashed houses whisper of Andalusian history and fragrant herbs permeate the air. Here, master artisans shape wood and metals into exquisite handicrafts as they’ve done for centuries.
Earth Hour is a global movement where non-essential electric lights are turned off for one hour a year. Though actual energy savings in this hour are small, the event brings attention to the way we consume energy, with this year’s theme being “Invest in our Planet”.
Remember the travel adage “Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints?” What if you could go beyond that, to leave a positive impact on the local environment and community? Our sustainability coordinator Henry Singer shares how guests can give back while creating lifelong memories at Banyan Tree Bintan.
Woven through the rich tapestry of culture in the city of Hue is a unique network of villages that preserve the essence of traditional Vietnamese crafts. One of these is Bao La Bamboo Knitting Village, where ancient techniques are kept alive at the hands of skilled artisans using sustainable natural materials.
A beloved sight that inspires wonder and believed to contain spiritual energy, Fireflies are also relied on as a key sign of healthy natural ecosystems.
Our team at the award-winning “no-walls, no-doors” resort Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape in Bali, is helping to conserve these threatened magical creatures through breeding programmes, organic farming practices, and education of local communities.
With an educational sustainable farm, family attractions, and pristine picnic areas, our brand-new gourmet park aims to inspire an appreciation for food and its roots.
Last December, we teamed up with the annual Wonderfruit festival in Pattaya for a memorable weekend filled with mindful wellbeing experiences, innovative art, evocative performances, and smooth tunes.
Deep in the heart of the desert in northern Saudi Arabia, the ancient trading city of AlUla lies among colossal rock formations and majestic canyons. Here are some of the best ways to experience this whole new world.
Looking for a feast this festive season? Whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, halal, dairy-free or gluten intolerant, here are some eateries around the world to satisfy both your cravings and your dietary requirements
Break free from urban stress and reconnect with your inner self. From China to Mexico, from the coast to the countryside, experience the healing power of nature at these serene hideaways.
We believe that travel has the potential to be a force for good. With these tips, your holiday can help support the communities and environments you visit.
Basmati, Arborio, black and red – some say there are 120,000 varieties of rice. One of the most well-loved is Jasmine rice, widely grown in Thailand, and served as one of four rice options at our signature Saffron restaurants around the world.
We love our rice, but how much do we actually know about it?
The bustling Thai capital of Bangkok is a kaleidoscope of activities from bustling markets to majestic temples, and vibrant nightlife. Here are our suggestions for a week of fun and discovery.
Discover age-old traditions, sample cultural dishes and celebrate spectacular light shows at these annual autumn festivals.
Whether you’re at home, work or out exploring, find balance within your body, mind and environment with these tips, based on our proprietary eight pillars of wellbeing.
Every 21 September, Zero Emissions Day encourages the world to stop burning fossil fuels for 24 hours or longer. One way to honour the occasion is by setting your zero emission wheels in motion, and travelling by bicycle instead of by car. Need inspiration? Discover cycling routes in Phuket.
To celebrate this year’s anniversary, Banyan Tree Group is launching the inaugural “Live Well, Travel Well” campaign to mark our renewed emphasis on driving wellbeing throughout our multi-branded portfolio of hotels, resorts, spas, and gallery outlets across 23 countries.
Marking Banyan Tree Group's 25th Anniversary in 2019, this special issue is a celebration of our first steps as a company, our values and our hopes for the future. Relive our legacy of 25 years through intimate stories of our founders, associates and the impact we made together with guests and surrounding communities.
DownloadIn this issue of Under The Banyan Tree, we will introduce three upcoming hotels and resorts, and we will also venture into defining sanctuary – diving deep into the feelings evoked as guests step into our Banyan Tree properties; beyond the experience of complete privacy and refined services.
DownloadThis edition of Under The Banyan Tree is full of amazing experiences. A visit to our newest hotels and resorts – Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Angsana Zhuhai Phoenix Bay in Guangdong, and Cassia Bintan in Indonesia will have you booking your next flight. We explore the wellness trend with great tips for digital detox and feature local healthy recipes from our hotels.
DownloadFlip through the pages as we take you on a journey to three of our upcoming resorts, a food trail, a look behind-the-scenes of artisans and craftsmanship, and many more, all of which would not be possible without your support.
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