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Consuming more than 325 pounds of vegetation daily requires around-the-clock eating.
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My family of four is listening to these night sounds from Anantara Golden Triangles three-year-old Jungle Bubble Lodge.
Connected to these bedrooms are opaque bathroom bubbles with sleek vanities and walk-in showers.
Needless to say, we are hardly roughing it.
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(Though surrounded by wilderness, the bubbles are just a short jeep ride from the central hotel.)
There are also two one-bedroom bubbles for couples.
The results are delicious.
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The females are no longer together but instead exploring opposite ends of the grounds.
Ive made coffee from the minibar and sit on the deck as the sun rises.
Naturally, all that eating means a lot of…waste.
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Daily exercise helps keep the elephants active and fit.
I look her in the eye and wrap my arms around her trunk.
Curious and nervous, my kiddos say goodbye to the elephants in their own way.
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Weve learned so much about their personalities and behaviors.
They sweat through the cuticles of their toenails.
They love puddles when they walk.
Tanvi Chheda
They are playful, loyal, and moody.
Really, they are not so different from us.
We can start by following Anantaras lead.
Tanvi Chheda
The hotel staff replenishes fruits, nuts, and snacks in the room daily.
These offerings alone are more than we can eat.
It is semi-prepared at the resort kitchen, then transported and finished in a kitchen adjacent to the lodge.
The food at this property is some of the best weve had on our trip to Thailand.
Another highlight is our cooking class through the on-site Spice Spoons cooking school.
All treatments begin with an herbal footbath ritual, which is an incredibly thoughtful and relaxing touch.
Family-friendly Offerings
This is a family-friendly property.
Accessibility and Sustainability
Common areas are wheelchair accessible; however, rooms are not.
Once here, the hotel will coordinate most activities and excursions.