On a natural high - Tierra Atacama & Tierra Patagonia - Chile
On a natural high - Tierra Atacama & Tierra Patagonia - Chile Chile is a huge country of astonishing geographic and climactic diversity and one third of its area is dominated by the Atacama Desert. Further south, in the Torres Del Paine National Park, the landscape morphs into windswept steppes, lofty mountains and massive glaciers. Remote as these regions are, don’t... Read More
Dishing up winners at The MODERN Honolulu
Dishing up winners at The MODERN Honolulu One of the sponsors in this year’s Hawai’i Food & Wine festival is the eye-catching The MODERN Honolulu. Home to Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s celebrated new restaurant, Morimoto Waikiki, The MODERN Honolulu is Hawaii’s newest, luxury lifestyle hotel featuring 353 stylish rooms and suites highlighting the glittering Honolulu... Read More
Pleasured palettes and pilates - COMO Shambhala, Bali
Pleasured palettes and pilates - COMO Shambhala, Bali A gentle talent for hospitality is one of the loveliest aspects of Ubud, Bali’s cultural heart. It’s an obvious location for a restorative hideaway. COMO Shambhala, a short drive out of town, is a dramatic estate on a hilltop above the Ayung River Gorge. The suites, villas and residences jut out over valleys, cling... Read More
France on a platter
France on a platter One of our French partners boasts Alain Ducasse as sponsor of its food and wine collection of experiences. This company whips up intensely special journeys - charming guides, exclusive venues and entrées to publicly inaccessible places. To arrange a celebratory dinner on a yacht in Paris, in a castle or somewhere that offers a fantastic view of the Tour... Read More
Anchor Bay Sweets - Lizard Island
Anchor Bay Sweets - Lizard Island Sanctuary seekers adore this remote Barrier Reef island. Take off to one of its many sunbathed beaches that offer delicious privacy, picnic hamper included - cheese, smoked salmon, fruit, gourmet sandwiches and the essential bottle of Louis Roederer. The naturally wild is acknowledged in the resort’s restaurant’s name – Ospreys... Read More
There’s a cocktail in my sunset - Capella Lodge
There’s a cocktail in my sunset - Capella Lodge When speaking about the intimate Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, most guests cannot believe this knock-out gem is a bare 2 hours from Australia’s east coast. A coral reef, lagoons, picturesque peaks, a deceptively relaxed beach house ambience and an all-inclusive tariff are potent holiday magic. Throw in seasonal menus... Read More
Oceans of Honey
Oceans of Honey The prestigious Southern Ocean Lodge is a window onto the dramatic landscapes of Kangaroo Island and the Southern Ocean. It represents a pinnacle in sensitive architecture and indulgent comforts. Now this all-inclusive resort has firmly linked its success with that of the island’s farmers and artisan producers. Seasonal menus showcase sustainable produce and resort... Read More
Calm but spicy heart of the Medina
Calm but spicy heart of the Medina Marrakech is a crucible of modernity but still presents a traditional face to the outside world. Here, the riad has become a runaway success in the accommodation stakes. Elizabeth Grieder knows a riad where the service, ambience and panache are perfection. She describes La Maison Arabe as a most authentic and genteel establishment where rich comforts... Read More
A costal gem in Cambodia
A costal gem in Cambodia Concierge Traveller has unearthed a luxurious, jungle-meets-beach eco resort called Song Saa, Cambodia’s first–ever private island resort. Executive chef Neil Wager presents lyrical menus, a delicate fusion of traditional Khmer cuisine and western influences. The room service menu is an illustrated book and when you have had your lip-smacking fill of... Read More
Aqua dining in the Amazon, Peru
Aqua dining in the Amazon, Peru A family-owned Peruvian business has turned “best practice” tourism on its head in the Amazon region. Skillful vessel design gives travellers an insight into an ancient world of endless tributaries and dense rainforest. Two luxurious river cruisers and comfortable launch boats allow guests to experience sights such as pink dolphins, giant water... Read More
