#TiewThip, Plan Your Imaginary Trip Now, Travel Later!
By Lifestyle+Travel
Even though it would take some more time for tourism to get back to the normal state, you can still look forward to bright days at the beach, adrenaline-rushing activities, or a romantic conversation in an embrace of mountains. Now, you can #TiewThip (meaning “imaginary travel” in Thai) to these high rated places recommended by booking.com, starting with picking a card that suits your emotion best, so you know where you want to set foot in once it’s safe to do so.
Card No.1: Adventure
This card shows that you are craving for an adventurous trip. With a venturous instinct, you are seeking for destinations where you can express your curiosity and athleticism while exploring the beauty of nature.
One of the best choices for travelers who seek an adventure-based trip is Kanchanaburi. There are plenty of outdoor activities that can be joined whether it be mountain climbing, hiking, trekking tour or zipline while kayaking on the seemingly endless river or the big dam is always a top of mind activity for everyone. At the Panvaree Resort, guests in the raft resort are surrounded by breathtaking scenery of the river and can enjoy an all-free private kayak.
Card No.2: Relaxing
This card reveals your true simple need to take a relaxing trip to de-stress and spend quality time close to the stunning coast.
If you desire a relaxing trip that is close to nature – get refreshed and enjoy the peaceful and stunning surroundings of Khao Yai, Nakhon Ratchasima. Have you ever visited DusitD2 Khao Yai on your best weekend trip? If not, why don’t you plan your next trip at this resort which offers verdant views, which harmoniously goes along with the deluxe decor design.
Card No. 3: Instagrammable
This card shows your creativity and self-expressive spirit as you are a content creator! You always seek to explore the hidden or off-the-beaten track destinations, and opts to stay in unique accommodations in order to differentiate yourself from the crowd.
If the uniqueness and picturesque spots matter to you, destinations that offer breathtaking views of nature as Phuket is the must-visit one. The Surin Phuket is surrounded by coconut trees on the white sand private beach with its clear turquoise waters, this beachfront property is the perfect tropical getaway, and perfect location to capture your memorable shots.
Card No.4: Sustainability
This Card reveals the traveler’s true soul of conservation with a will of traveling that creates a positive impact to the environment and society. Have you ever imagined that travelers can take a trip while also supporting the destination’s recovery efforts and that their money’s going back into the local community. Let’s explore what Koh Samui has.
To make your journey more sustainable, consider an eco-friendly or green accommodation. Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort is one of the eco-accommodations available on Booking.com. This resort offers a luxurious stay with plenty of leisure activities, whilst ensuring ecological conservation and partnerships with local communities through their practices. Moreover, travelers can enjoy their evening by visiting a nearby local market or area in order to support the local economy.
By LIFESTYLE+TRAVEL
The Global Countdown: Four Definitive Stages
As the year’s final hours approach, the world’s great metropolises transform into vast, illuminated theaters of celebration. Clocking from the early pyrotechnics of the Southern Hemisphere to the midnight neon of the West, these four destinations remain the essential stages for a global New Year. ━━━━━━━━━━━━👇━━━━━━━━━━━━ Sydney: The First Spark Sydney holds the prestige of being among the first to ignite the global festivities. The harbor becomes a shimmering arena as world-renowned pyrotechnics cascade from the Harbour Bridge, reflecting off the iconic sails of the Opera House in a masterclass of maritime scale. ━━━━━━━━━━━━👇━━━━━━━━━━━━ Bangkok: The River of Light Along the Chao Phraya, Bangkok’s historic waterway serves as a majestic backdrop for the countdown. From the city’s soaring rooftop lounges to the traditional riverfront, the skyline erupts in a synchronized dance of light that blends ancient temple silhouettes with a high-octane festive energy. ━━━━━━━━━━━━👇━━━━━━━━━━━━ London: A Thames-Side Tradition When Big Ben strikes twelve, the South Bank becomes the focal point of European celebration. The London Eye frames a breathtaking display of color reflected in the dark waters of the Thames, while the city’s historic streets and grand ballrooms hum with timeless British charm. ━━━━━━━━━━━━👇━━━━━━━━━━━━ New York: The World’s Crossroads Few experiences rival the kinetic electricity of Times Square. As the crystal ball descends, a blizzard of confetti falls upon a global crowd in a moment of collective optimism. It remains the quintessential urban ritual—a high-energy finale at the center of the world.
By LIFESTYLE+TRAVEL
Celebrate the Festive Magic of Paris at Printemps
As winter arrives, the City of Light transforms into a glowing wonderland of sparkling boulevards, stylish decorations, and warm seasonal charm. The atmosphere is so unique from dazzling illuminations to cosy Christmas markets, Paris captures the spirit of celebration like nowhere else — and at the heart of this magical atmosphere stands the iconic Printemps Haussmann. Founded in 1865, Printemps has long been a symbol of Parisian elegance and innovation. Created with the ambition to offer something fresh, beautiful, and accessible, the department store soon became a pioneer in modern retail. It introduced fixed pricing, seasonal sales, and artistic window displays that would later become legendary Christmas attractions. Its magnificent Art Nouveau architecture — complete with historic domes and ornate facades — has been admired for generations and officially recognised as part of France’s cultural heritage. Today, Printemps remains one of Paris’s most beloved shopping destinations, attracting visitors from all over the world. During the festive period, the store comes alive with enchanting window displays, exclusive collections, and the joyful energy that defines Paris in winter. Whether you’re searching for the perfect holiday gift, refreshing your wardrobe, or simply immersing yourself in the city’s festive charm, Printemps offers an unforgettable experience. Festive Promotion (15 Nov 2025 – 15 Jan 2026) Shop till you drop with our VIP Invitation and receive exclusive rewards when you, • Spend €800 or more → Receive a small makeup pouch (valued at €18) or a stylish cap (valued at €25) • Spend €1,200 or more → Receive a laptop sleeve (valued at €35) • Spend €2,000 or more → Receive a large bag (valued at €69) A perfect bonus treat — whether as a Parisian keepsake or a thoughtful gift for someone special. This holiday season, let Printemps be your gateway to the magic of Paris. Discover the traditions, the beauty, and the joy of celebrating in one of the world’s most enchanting cities.
By LIFESTYLE+TRAVEL
The Siam Celebrates Three Michelin Keys with riverside staycation experiences for Thai residents
The Siam has been recognised with three Michelin Keys in the Michelin Guide Thailand 2025, the highest hotel distinction in the guide, marking this family-owned Bangkok riverside property as one of the top luxury hotels in Thailand. The Michelin Guide draws attention to the intimate scale of the Bill Bensley–designed Art Deco boutique hotel that comprises just 38 suites and villas, and the generous size of the accommodation, where the entry-level suite spans some 80 square metres. To celebrate this remarkable achievement, The Siam invites Thai residents to indulge in a luxurious staycation with two specially curated packages with rates starting from THB 22,500. The packages are available for booking until 31 December 2025 and valid for stays through 30 September 2026. Riverside Sanctuary starts from THB 22,500++ per night in a Siam Suite, including breakfast for two persons. The package features a 90-minute Opium Spa ritual for two and a THB 2,000 dining credit for a riverfront dinner or afternoon tea. Heritage Villa Indulgence starts from THB 43,100++ per night in a Pool Villa, including breakfast for two persons. Guests will enjoy a private three-course in-villa dinner with sommelier pairing, a 60–90-minute couples’ wellness session featuring yoga, meditation, or Reiki, and a THB 4,000 dining and spa credit. Both packages are available exclusively for Thailand residents. The Siam is owned by the Sukosol family, a multi-generational group of musicians and entertainers who have also built the Sukosol Hotels group, which includes The Siam Collection. Located on a tranquil stretch of the Chao Phraya River, The Siam’s offerings include Chon Thai Restaurant, housed in a traditional teak building and the Muay Thai kickboxing gym. The hotel also features a private pier where guests can enjoy cocktails by the water and cruise aboard The Siam’s exclusive shuttle boat, the only service among riverside hotels that allows guests to stop anywhere along the route between the hotel and Sathorn Pier, including ICONSIAM, Wat Arun, and other renowned landmarks.