Sunway Resort Hotel, the spectacular flagship hotel at Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, has revealed the latest phase of its once-in-a-generation transformation which is elevating the standard of hospitality in Southeast Asia and creating a compelling new destination for all travellers – including families with children. In early 2020, Sunway Resort Hotel embarked on the most extensive renovation in its 25-year history, with an investment of US$60 million. A series of experiential new rooms and suites have already been unveiled, including dedicated options for wellness seekers, corporate guests and premium travellers, all underpinned by a stylish design concept and state-of-the-art technology. Now, this iconic resort has unveiled the next exciting phase of its transformation, with a series of fresh facilities and accommodation tailored to the needs of families. Fresh family leisure facilities Kids will be immersed in a world of aquatic fun and adventure at Waterventure, a bright and colourful outdoor splash zone featuring shallow pools, a water playground and a host of exhilarating recreational activities. Little ones will love cooling down during the day with slides and tipping buckets, while parents can chill out on the shore with sun loungers and shady parasols. Youngsters will also be inspired, educated and entertained at Wonderland Explorers, the resort’s new kids’ club, which comes fully equipped with fun activities, interactive games, quiet corners and technology rooms. Sunway Resort Hotel has collaborated with the Jeffrey Sachs Center On Sustainable Development to showcase the importance of sustainability, and with Science Bridge Academy to inspire kids to love science and expose them to the impact scientific applications have on our world. Kids will even be able to visit the rooftop farm. Families can also unwind in style at the resort’s tropical freeform Swimming Pool, which has been completely reimagined and now features lush foliage, cascading waterfalls, LED lights and underwater speakers. Homemade hand-stretched pizzas can be ordered from Sunset Terrace and thirst-quenching drinks can be sipped at the poolside bar. While young guests are being fully engaged, their parents can keep up their fitness routine at the newly-revitalized Health Club, which is powered by Technogym. Open 24 hours a day, this state-of-the-art gym offers a holistic fitness experience from cardio-vascular and resistance machines to free weights and more. Gym memberships are also available.  Family-focused rooms and suites The new Waterventure Terrace rooms offer 45 square metres of space for two adults and two children, kids’ bathroom amenities, bathrobes and slippers, and state-of-the-art technology including a 55-inch IPTV, complimentary Wi-Fi, smart curtains, motion sensor night lights, wireless chargers, a walk-in chromotherapy shower and more! The terrace of each room also offers direct access to Waterventure, the resort’s aqua play zone where little ones can make a splash! Alternatively, the new Family Terrace rooms are especially designed to let families stay and play together in style. With 55 square metres of bright, naturally-lit living space, these attractive rooms can comfortably accommodate two adults and two kids, with special children’s amenities, bathrobes and slippers, and a bathtub with TV. Guests can enjoy pool views from the balcony. Connecting Family Terrace rooms are also available for large families. Finally, the Family Fun Suites come fully equipped with a separate entertainment zone including karaoke, gaming consoles, big screen entertainment and complimentary kids’ treats, including healthy snacks and sweets! The suite comfortably sleeps two adults and two children, with two IPTVs in the room. All ages will be treated to a delicious daily breakfast at the Sunset Terrace, which includes a dedicated children’s buffet area. Parents in all of the family room categories can also unwind at the new Premium Leisure Lounge, a stylish space that offers comfortable seating, Wi-Fi connectivity and exclusive services including complimentary afternoon tea and evening canapés and cocktails. “I am delighted to reveal the latest phase of our transformation. Sunway City Kuala Lumpur is Asia’s premier integrated resort and these latest facilities will reaffirm our status as a leading destination for families. Our new Waterventure Terrace, Family Terrace and Family Fun Suites will thrill parents and Kids alike. Meanwhile, our new leisure facilities are designed to excite and inspire in equal measure. Parents can relax and enjoy a blissful vacation, safe in the knowledge that their children are being fully engaged and educated. We look forward to welcoming all guests to the new-look Sunway Resort Hotel and helping families create lifelong memories,” said Alex Castaldi, Senior General Manager of Sunway City Kuala Lumpur Hotels. For more information, please visit www.sunwayhotels.com/sunway-resort.

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If you are in Bangkok and want to spend one of your days in an unusual and culturally interesting way, then the Bangkok Art and Cultural Center, also known as BACC, is definitely for you. The Bangkok Art and Cultural Center is located in central Bangkok and is one of the city’s most important cultural and artistic landmarks. The modern and innovative building complete of a glass and steel facade that BACC calls home was designed by Robert G. Boughey, an American architect who worked in Thailand for many years, where he still resides. He designed numerous buildings and urban projects in the region, leaving a significant imprint on the architectural scene of the Kingdom of Thailand. After ups and downs mostly related to political and bureaucratic issues, the BACC was opened to the public in 2008, as part of the Thai government’s efforts to promote contemporary culture and art in the country, and quickly became a destination popular for art and culture lovers in Bangkok. It houses galleries, exhibition spaces and theatres, offering a wide range of contemporary art exhibitions, theatre performances, film screenings, musical performances, workshops, conferences and other cultural and educational events. It has also allegedly hosted unusual events such as robot races, however I cannot confirm this last statement with certainty as when I asked for more information, no one was able to able to confirm, and at the same time to exclude, this possibility. If this was true, it would definitely add something extra to the Center. The BACC also has an extensive art and culture library, which some refer to as the largest in Bangkok, housing a large collection of books, magazines and DVDs on art history, contemporary art theory and practice . Entrance to the BACC is free, which makes it accessible to all, guaranteeing, among other things, the possibility of spending a relaxing day alongside a cultural visit. In fact, in addition to hosting galleries and exhibitions as previously mentioned, the building also houses all kinds of shops, cafes, restaurants, artists who paint on site and, absolutely ‘essential’ in a city like Bangkok, a shop of the chain Paradai offering, hear hear, hot chocolate. Come to think of it, it doesn’t even seem like a bad idea. For once, let’s leave aside the commercialisation of our everyday life by avoiding visiting a shopping center, and let’s compare ourselves, alternatively, with a way where the new Thai generations express their artistic sense, enriching the traditional art of their country with modernity. After all, this too is a way of deepening the knowledge of a nation. The Bangkok Art and Cultural Center is open every day, except Monday, from 10:00 to 20:00 and can be easily reached via the BTS green line, getting off at the National Stadium station. Its address is 939 Rama I Rd, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, a 3-minute walk from MBK Center. Its telephone number is 02 214 6630 Its Website is https://www.bacc.or.th/ Watch the video HERE (in Italian language): https://youtu.be/l5DqdWCefSw 

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