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If this place could whisper a lesson to you, what would it be?
Seated right in the heart of Mandai, I never expected an oasis filled with trees and waterways right in the concrete gardens of Singapore. It was a lesson that nothing is impossible and not every lesson learnt is immediately visible to all. One needs to make the conscious effort to step back, reconnect with nature and find that hidden oasis in our own busy lives or in this case... Mandai.
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Was there a stranger whose presence, however brief, left a lasting impression?
They are never strangers for long, but every member of staff I have met at Banyan Tree has left a lasting impression on me. Consummate professionalism, coupled with warm, kind personalities: customer service at its very best.
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What sounds will always remind you of this destination?
Nature & Serenity: the gentle lapping of waves on Bang Tao Beach, mixed with the rustling of coconut trees in the breeze.

Lagoon Atmosphere: the soft calls of waterbirds echoing over the lagoons, often a blend of herons, kingfishers, and many birds.
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If you could gift one part of this experience to someone else, what would it be?
My dear wife and I stayed at the Banyan Tree resort in Thailand.

We had a very lovely time there

We were impressed with the quality of service and structure of this resort

The above 2 points are what we would gift to our daughter for her holiday
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What surprised you about how you felt while you were here?
I decided to take a staycation with my wife and wanted to try something different. We decided on a weekend getaway to Singapore's Mandai Resort. With Singapore being a hustling and bustling, never could I have imagine such serenity and calmness is possible in Singapore. The sounds of cricket chirping, river flowing and zero city noises is a rare commodity for a city. It was a wonderful experience.
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Was there a moment when you felt part of something larger than yourself?
Buahan Banyan Tree Escape was truly life-changing. From the rhythm of rain to the hum of honeybees, from raw wilderness to the golden morning glow - nature spoke in its purest form. I found a rare peace and a deeper sense of self here.

– Subhankar
Co-Founder, TechnoFino Group
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If this place were a feeling, what would it be and why?
A feeling of lightness and relaxation and of being inspired to grow in self awareness and mindfulness
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If this place were a feeling, what would it be and why?
Like the first embrace after time apart, it wraps you in serenity and whispers of belonging. Every breeze feels like a gentle touch, every view like a love letter written just for you. Here, time slows — not to hold you back, but to let you fall in love again, with the world, with another, and with yourself.
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If this place were a feeling, what would it be and why?
I have been a part of Banyan Tree family for around 20 years, the warmth of home - a space I can give everything In have, knowing it be valued. it is where oppoertunities to grow are endless, and where the bond of family are felt in every moment.

I am very proud to be a part of BT Family.

Edy Santoso

Executive Chef
Garrya Bianti Yogyakarta