An artist’s impression of the new W Mumbai in India.
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Raffles Hainan Island’s rooms have balconies that look out upon Clearwater Bay.
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W HOTELS will open the stunning W Mumbai in late 2015, while Raffles’ luxurious new Hainan Island resort offers sweeping views of Clearwater Bay.
1. W hotels spread
INDIA will welcome a striking new W Mumbai hotel in 2015. The 235-room hotel will overlook the Arabian Sea and the Mahalaxmi Racecourse. Hot on the heels of recent W Hotel openings in Singapore and Bangkok, it is one of several W hotels and retreats to open in Asia by the end of 2018. They include the recent opening of the first W Hotel in mainland China in Guangzhou and other China openings in Beijing, Shanghai, Changsha and Suzhou over the next five years, as well as more hotels in India, Indonesia and Malaysia.
See whotels.com
2. New Raffles
A LUXURY Raffles resort will open on Hainan Island in China mid-year. The luxury resort will open at Clearwater Bay, the new hot spot on the southeast coast of China’s answer to the French Riviera. The hotel will have 299 rooms and 32 villas, all with private balconies and ocean views. It will also have a large signature Raffles Spa, restaurants and more. As a special introductory offer, guests can stay three nights for the price of two until September 30, including a complimentary upgrade to a grand ocean-view room, round-trip airport transfers, welcome drink, daily buffet breakfast for two and late checkout until 6pm.
See raffles.com
3. In faith
TRAFALGAR has developed three new faith-based itineraries for a spiritual journey to Europe and the Middle East following historically sacred Christian paths. The guided holidays feature visits to renowned religious sites including Vatican City, Sistine Chapel, Jerusalem and the Basilica in Lourdes, included with Trafalgar’s Hidden Treasures, Be My Guest dining experiences and Local Specialties. The eight-day Wonders of the Holy Land tour of Israel in November is priced from $2299 a person, twin share (excluding flights).
See trafalgar.com
4. A world of rivers
A NEW wildlife attraction has opened in Singapore showcasing exotic animals that are found in eight iconic river habitats. The 12ha River Safari will feature animals from freshwater habitats including the Mississippi, Nile, Mekong, Yangtze and Amazon rivers. The creatures include the giant salamander, freshwater stingrays, Mekong catfish, river otters and pandas. The River Safari opens daily from 9am to 6pm and tickets will be priced at $S35 ($A27) for adults and $S23 for children between three and 12.
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New Raffles in China, W hotel to tower over Mumbai
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