Anniversary - Pimalai in Thailand
Anniversary - Pimalai in Thailand Pimalai Resort & Spa is accessible from Krabi, Phuket and from Trang. Located on Koh Lanta, it’s a wonderful compromise between the once natural but now busy town of Phuket and more remote wilderness areas. The gardens, the woods, and the beach take centre stage. No bold design statements, just a warm, contemporary and identifiably Thai... Read More
Wedding Party - Matangi Island, Fiji
Wedding Party - Matangi Island, Fiji It’s always a joy to visit the scenic outer-islands of Fiji, to experience a truly exotic and calming sense of detachment from the hectic environment of everyday life. Lovely beaches, clear blue lagoons, dazzling snorkelling and diving reefs and jungle-clad volcanic peaks aside, it is the warmhearted native Fijians you will remember... Read More
Head Over Heels and Underwater in the Maldives - Huvafen Fushi
Head Over Heels and Underwater in the Maldives - Huvafen Fushi This lavishly contemporary retreat sits on its own lagoon on a tiny island in North Malé Atoll. Its sleek, over-water beach bungalows feature designer linen, furniture and Bose music systems. The friendly, laid-back staff add another dimension of cosseting bliss to what is already paradise perfect where all guests... Read More
Alaska Bound - American Safari cruises
Alaska Bound - American Safari cruises Be pampered. Leave the crowds behind. Cruise breathlessly close to Alaska’s stunning landscapes and wildlife. Leave relaxed and rejuvenated. American Safari yachts carry a maximum of 36 guests, cruise only during daylight hours and have flexible itineraries. Uniquely surprising is that each yacht carries mountain bikes, kayaks and... Read More
Heavenly accommodation on Hayman Island, Australia
Heavenly accommodation on Hayman Island, Australia In the northern Whitsunday Passage, Hayman Resort sits alone on the island. The rooms deliver privacy and face the ultimate in saltwater lagoons. On offer are eclectic dining areas, a coral-sand beach and water sports paraphernalia for even the most fanatic water enthusiasts. Importantly, Spa Hayman is the setting for delicious... Read More
The Gôra Kadan, Japan accommodation - Zen by any other name
The Gôra Kadan, Japan accommodation - Zen by any other name The most remarkable thing about Japan is the divide between its thousand-year-old traditions and its thirst for modernity. The juxtaposition of the two can sometimes be found in exceptional ryokans — traditional Japanese travellers’ inns, located along Japan’s country roads that date back hundreds of... Read More
Enchantment Resort and Spa, Sedona, Arizona
Enchantment Resort and Spa, Sedona, Arizona Cradled amongst the red rock formations of Arizona’s Boynton Canyon, Enchantment Resort and Spa in Sedona combines luxury with rugged grandeur. The resort’s adobe villas sit amid 70 acres of boulders, pine trees and juniper bushes and are dwarfed by sandstone cliffs. The main restaurant serves up fine cuisine as much as it... Read More
The Islington Hotel, Hobart - Accommodation & degustation package
The Islington Hotel, Hobart - Accommodation & degustation package Outdoor attractions and urbane comforts are cleverly combined at the sophisticated Islington Hotel, in Hobart. In the glass and sandstone conservatory a talented chef cooks up stunning menus. Tasmania’s fine local produce reigns – lamb, wild rabbit, fresh fish, plump oysters or silky smooth scallops.... Read More
Viking River Cruises and the European Christmas Markets
Viking River Cruises and the European Christmas Markets Autumn and winter in Europe are the time to take advantage of crispness in the air and good value cruise rates. From a comfortable observation lounge on a deluxe purpose-built vessel you sail past towns sporting more locals than tourists. Only cruises during the weeks of late November to December are dubbed “Christmas Markets”... Read More
Delights of Champagne and Burgundy, France
Delights of Champagne and Burgundy, France Elisabeth Grieder sees Paris as a logical start or end point to the delights of Champagne and Burgundy. About a one hour drive from Paris, Champagne is a wine district with well-signposted roads that encourage a decelerated approach through tidy vineyards, grand cru estates and ancient villages. Champagne’s capital is Reims, a fairly... Read More
