By Larry Olmsted

Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a Thai chain founded by an American entrepreneur spanning three continents and more than a dozen countries. As such, it combines the legendary hospitality of its homeland with a modern and global understanding of the luxury hotel industry and what today’s traveler wants. It is also one of the fastest growing luxury brands in the industry, just expanded into Europe, and if you like to travel and stay at top hotels, it is a brand you need to know…continue reading

Award-winning travel journalist Larry Olmsted is the author of “Real Food, Fake Food.” He is a Contributing Editor to US Airways Magazine and Cigar Aficionado Magazine and “The Great Life” columnist for Forbes.com.