ACCOMMODATION

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A new Whale Shark Encounter is on offer at Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Resort. Inviting marine enthusiasts to the reefs of the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, the new experience will take guests out on a traditional Dhoni fishing vessel across the Indian Ocean to meet the spotted sharks, which are up to 12 metres in length. Guests can expect to encounter up to three sharks, with the in-house Marine Biologist on hand to help guests get acquainted with the creatures.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened its first hotel in the Cambodian capital, Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, offering 274 rooms. The new opening is the largest international hotel in the city, and also provides 43 residential-style suites in the heart of Phnom Penh’s cultural and business district, Daun Penh. The hotel is a 30-minute drive from the airport and within a short walking distance to the Royal Palace, National Museum and the riverside.

Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort, which just opened, is billing itself as a new destination for “stylish staycations and day breaks”. The beachfront resort is positioned in North Patong, with guests able to choose from a variety of contemporary rooms and suites, including Pool Access options and Family Suites, which offer colourful kids’ rooms with boat-shaped beds and targeted amenities.