TA P E S T RY
SAMUI TRIATHLON COMPETITION
APRIL 22-26
KOH SAMUI, THAILAND
MANGO STICKY RICE
BANYAN TREE BANGKOK,
THAILAND
Known as one of the longest in
the Asia Pacific region, the Samui
Triathlon is a big event for this
relatively small island. There are
varying distances to cater for everyone
— whether beginners or professional
athletes. It’s a perfect opportunity for
fitness enthusiasts to experience the
natural beauty of Samui.
MANY THINK OF
TOM YUM SOUP
AND PAD THAI
WHEN THAIL AND
IS MENTIONED
AND FREQUENTLY
OVERLO OK THIS
DECADENT DESSERT
OF FRESH RIPE
MANG O SERVED
WITH STICKY
GLU TINOUS
RICE AND THICK
CO CONU T MILK .
ONCE TRIED, NEVER
FORG OTTEN, IT ’S
A DELIGHTF UL
COMBINATION OF
SWEET AND STICKY.
BANYAN TREE SAMUI
CARNAVAL INTERNATIONAL
DE VICTORIA
APRIL 24-26
MAHE, SEYCHELLES
BANYAN TREE SEYCHELLES
DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
JUNE 9
HANGZHOU, CHINA
The fifth day of the fifth lunar month
marks the start of the Dragon Boat
Festival, held at the Xixi National
Wetland Park. The event sees a
combination of Chinese folk traditions
and Olympic spirit, as spectators
sip tea while feasting their eyes on
gorgeously wrought dragon boats.
ANGSANA HANGZHOU
BANYAN TREE HANGZHOU
JACK FREESTONE
TRIBONG
PERFORMANCE BOARDSHORT
ANGSANA VELAVARU
The brightly coloured furniture and
strong Asian feel of the Angsana
Velavaru sets it apart from other
Maldivian luxury resorts. While
it’s notable for its in-ocean villas a
kilometre out from the main island,
the awe-inspiring setting features
white powdery beaches and pristine
turquoise waters, with a whole world
beneath that’s worth exploring.
U N D E R T H E B A N YA N T R E E
01/06
2016
BILLABONG
PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES (DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL ; CORBIS (MANGO STICKY RICE)
If there’s one carnival in the world you
have to attend, it’s this one: a threeday extravaganza of a procession of
floats from around the world. In its
fifth year, the carnival brings together
representatives from the best global
events. This three-day spectacle is a free
party — which is sure to appeal.
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