Ultimate post-pandemic escapes: eight Asian private resorts for group holidays
- There’s never been a better time to book the exclusive use of a beachside Asian resort for family and friends with the Covid-19 pandemic raging on
- Choose blue lagoons, forested islands or an architectural gem – some are not as expensive as you might imagine
When we take flight again, travel is going to be all about small hotels, far-flung retreats and, for those who can afford it, island escapes that friends and family can have all to themselves. From a wildlife-filled island in the Philippines to an affordable architectural gem in Cambodia, here are some top exclusive resort choices in Asia – every one of them by the beach.
Needless to say, everywhere on this list has implemented a host of Covid-19 measures, from UV light cleaning to contactless service and regular staff testing. Some resorts, such as The Legian Sire, Bawah Reserve and the St Regis Maldives, have doctors on staff.
KK Beach, Galle, Sri Lanka
With miles of palm-trimmed golden beach, impeccable service, tip-top food, and dozens of activities in the water (snorkelling, whale-watching, deep sea fishing) and out (yoga, spa, wildlife safaris), this stylish small hotel is a buy-out bargain.
Renting the entire property comes in at US$2,740 (HK$21,235), or US$137 per person per night on average (the hotel will help you figure out who pays what for which room). The rate includes breakfast – and later, the restaurant has starters from just US$6.50 and big sharing platters of barbecue pork ribs, barramundi in a coconut crust, and grilled seafood kebabs with garlic aioli, for about US$20.
