[HanCinema's Digest] Travel Bug Bites

Published on 2016/03/12

A traditional-style hotel to be built in Seoul by 2020, explore Korea's traditional villages from Seoul to Jeju, spoil yourself at one of Korea's many luxury hotels, and find out more about what to do and where to go in the coastal city of Busan.

"Seoul approves Hotel Shilla's luxe hanok project"

A new traditional-style hotel is going to be built near a heritage site in Korea's capital that will offer its guest all the luxury of a twenty-first-century hotel with traditional sensibilities and aesthetics. The project is said to cost 300 billion won and is scheduled for completion in 2020. "It is expected to attract travellers not only from Asia but also from the West, as hanok has emerged as a latest trend in accommodations with an eco-friendly design in tune with nature".

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"South Korea: From Seoul and Jeju to traditional villages"

A traditional hotel is one thing, but for those up for stepping out from the city centres in search of a more authentic experience, the Independent has this great post with plenty of details and suggestions of where to stay, how to get there, as well as some history that will inspire you next time you're planning a trip to the Land of the Morning Calm.

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"Ultimate List of the Best Luxury Hotels in South Korea"

So far in this digest, we've seen hotels that straddle the modern and traditional styles and traditional Korean villages, but if those options aren't quite what you're looking for there is always the option to indulge at one of the country's many world-class hotels. Seriously, Koreans know how to provide luxury treatment and services, so if you have the money and want to explore Korea in style, this post from the Two Monkeys Travel Group has plenty of stunning options to consider. Go get spoilt!

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"THE WEEKENDERS: BUSAN EDITION"

Seoul is by far the most popular destination to visit in Korea, but often the country's other major cities don't always get the coverage and respect they deserved. Busan down south, for example, is by no means a destination that's overlooked, but in case you thought Seoul was the only city worth exploring, Expat and the City has this great feature that may sway you to Busan's coastal charm and gorgeous vistas!

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