Lull in Laos

Just five minutes away from Luang Prabang International Airport and two minutes from the UNESCO World Heritage site of Luang Prabang town, you’ll find the new boutique hotel Kiridara Luang Prabang (22/13 North Rd., Ban Naviengkham, Luang Prabang, +856 (0)7 126-1888). Contemporary in style, with a distinctive stone and timber theme, Kiridara is located on a hillside surrounded by a teak forest. The hotel boasts an inifnity pool, a yoga pavilion and the Laotian Spa where you can enjoy local specialty treatments such as the “Royal Champa exotic bath.” You can also sample authentic Lao cuisine at the onsite restaurant Phu Doi. Kiridara opens on Jun 10, and from then till Sep 30 guests can take advantage of the hotel’s Opening Offer—superior mountain view rooms are available $120++ per night including breakfast for two. To book, visit www.kiridara.com.