Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts

July 27, 2012 - PRLog -- BANYAN TREE’S PRIVATE DINING EXPERIENCES: FALL IN LOVE… ALL OVER AGAIN!!

New Delhi, 27th July 2012 – This monsoon Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts takes you on a never ending journey of romance and intimacy with their unique private dining experiences, designed especially for those in love. The internationally acclaimed boutique resort chain is offering a plethora of dining options in their resorts at Phuket (Thailand), Maldives and Seychelles, some of the most favoured destinations by Indian Honeymooners.  

Banyan Tree, Phuket – ‘Promise of Love’
Banyan Tree Phuket offers three unique al fresco destination dining experiences available for exclusive booking by one couple per night.

Journey of Love – The guests begin this soothing journey on a Sanya Rak, a traditional Thai long tail boat along the resort’s private lagoons at sunset. The Smooth Thai menu showcases Phuket Lobster, renowned for its succulence, prepared with chile, garlic and pepper sauce for a spicy kick or the Massamun Nua or spicy coconut curry with beef. The meal is capped by traditional Thai desserts such as local mango and sticky rice drizzled with ivory coconut milk.

Dinner of the Senses – This is served on a floating pavilion set in the resort’s tranquil central lagoon. Guests are transported to their table by a traditional Thai long tail boat and enjoy a six-course menu featuring a grand assortment of fresh seafood on ice to start, followed by Grilled Phuket Lobster with Home Made Fettuccini in a Seafood Bisque Saffron Crème Sauce or Pan Roasted Wagyu Beef Fillet with Potato Puree, Mushroom Confit, Red Wine Jus and Foie Gras. Last but not least, the Golden Chocolate Surprise dessert includes rice pudding, crispy coconut and chocolate sauce to end this memorable meal.  

Dinner of the Spirit – A unique dining occasion, this is imbued with local Thai culture and tradition. Held beneath a majestic banyan tree and overlooking the serene lagoon beyond, this intimate dinner for two is complemented by the gentle tunes of the khim, a Thai string instrument.

Banyan Tree, Maldives – ‘Experience the Maldivian Sunset’
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Angsana Ihuru, two sister properties in the Maldives offer a variety of dining experiences. Their unique culinary journeys pay tribute to the natural beauty of the archipelago and are set in picturesque locations from a sand bank in the middle of the ocean to an isolated beach surrounded by turquoise waters.

Sandbank Dining - Guests are whisked away in a speed boat to a private sandbank with options for breakfast, a picnic lunch or dinner amidst panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. A private butler ensures dedicated service while guests dine on local specialties amidst the most exclusive of settings. Couples toast each other with Champagne while savouring Grilled Marinated Tiger Prawns on Lemongrass with Spicy Mango Glaze and Salsa and Cress Mix and Sea Salt Lavosh. This is followed by a main course of Maldivian lobster and reef fish fillet and ends on a sweet note with Lemongrass Crème Brûlée with Honey Almond Tuile. The sandbank dinner experience is priced at USD 280/ INR 15680 per person.

Sunset Jetty– This experience is designed for the romantic at heart as it takes place on a rustic jetty overlooking the horizon. Guests experience the dazzling Maldivian sunset Bedouin style while savouring chilled Champagne, canapés and a delightful shisha, or Arabic water pipe.  This experience is priced at USD 190/ INR 10651 per person.

Shark Point Dining - Located on the beachfront, Shark Point Dining is complemented by gentle lapping waves and lagoon breezes. The menu features bounty from the Indian Ocean including sea scallops and fresh Maldivian lobster and is priced at USD 170/ INR 9622 per person.

Banyan Tree, Seychelles– ‘Intimate and Luxurious Dining’
Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Indian Ocean, Banyan Tree Seychelles offers a range of intimate dining opportunities.  Options range from a take away picnic to a variety of private gourmet experiences in various settings throughout the resort.

Take Away Picnic – Guests planning a day trip to one of the myriad attractions throughout the Seychelles, such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vallée de Mai or the Botanical Gardens, may wish to have a TakeAway Picnic. Prices start from just Euro 35/ INR 2368 per couple for three items each, with a menu that includes items such as locally-caught fish turned into uber-fresh sushi and sashimi and passion fruit tarts.

Cook it Yourself – Those wishing to show off their culinary talents with the high-quality ingredients of a restaurant might choose to take advantage of ‘Cook it Yourself’. For Euro 105/ INR 7105 per couple, guests receive a choice of starter and then three meat or fish items per person, along with a range of tasty side dishes to cook on a private BBQ in their private pavilion.

Moonlight Dinner – This is served in the comfort of the guests’ villa, on the beach or around the pool, with a choice of four menus for Euro 130/ INR 8798 per couple: Intendance, Creole, Indian or Vegetarian.

Grill on the Sand - For Euro 185 / INR 12520 per couple, Grill on the Sand is an indulgent private beach BBQ with a choice of salads, and four items from a selection including squid, chile-marinated red snapper, beef rib eye steak or lamb chops.

About Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts

The leading international operator in the boutique resort, residences and spa industry, Banyan Tree offers a signature blend of romance and travel with a green conscience. The philosophy behind the hotels, resorts, residences, spas, retail galleries and destination club is based on rejuvenation of the body, mind and soul – a Sanctuary for the Senses. Angsana Hotels and Resorts is the ideal complement to Banyan Tree, comprising contemporary, chic and ecologically sensitive retreats. Based in areas of outstanding natural beauty and exciting city hubs, Angsana hotels, resorts, residences, spas and retail galleries reflect the spirit and communities of their local environment.
To date, the Banyan Tree Group manages and/or has ownership interests in 30 resorts and hotels, over 60 spas and 80 retail galleries; as well as two golf courses.

For more details, please visit: www.banyantree.com