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2017 has been a landmark year for Chile with the launch of British Airways’ new direct flights from London to Santiago, new hotel openings announced and the country cementing its…
Experience Anantara Maraú Bahia Resort in Brazil when it opens in mid 2018 Offering an exciting new gateway to South America, Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas will soon debut its…
Fleewinter continues to expand its ever-widening portfolio of tailor-made holidays around the world, with its first sortie into Arabia; Dubai, Oman and Abu Dhabi. Comments Elena Skalovskaia, Fleewinter’s Destination Expert…
David Powell spent a week on the luxury hotel barge L’Impressionniste on a Burgundy wine cruise. The Burgundy canal is one of the most attractive canals in France, winding its…
The Strand Yangon has revealed details of the final stage of its 18-month project to regain its place as one of South-East Asia’s leading hotels and, at the same time…
Italy lovers and boutique hotel enthusiasts have just nine days left to become one of the first guests to experience Amberlair Puglia and take advantage of special Early Bird Offers…
When considering a trip to the the Middle East, Oman holidays might not be top of your list, but as Mark Bibby Jackson discovers the sultanate has a rich culture…
Cambodia tourism industry has evolved in leaps and bounds in the last few decades. As it becomes an increasingly important economic pillar for the Kingdom, Marissa Carruthers looks at the…
Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel has unveiled its new contemporary Thai inspired guestrooms, offering discerning leisure and business travellers even more luxurious style at the brand’s Thai flagship property. Designed by…
Embark on a “Transformative Journey” at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok. Having undergone a complete transformation, Plaza Athénée Bangkok, A Royal Méridien has now emerged as The Athenee Hotel…
McKinlay Kidd has launched six new self-guided trips for 2018. The self-drive trips, rail holidays and flying safaris showcase the most stunning scenery and uncover the hidden corners and character…
Cachet Hospitality Group (CHG) is nearing completion of work on Cachet Resort Dewa Phuket, a 128-lifestyle resort set beside the tranquil shores of Nai Yang Beach, considered one of the…
Fancy a week-long opportunity to experience the majesty of the Canadian Arctic and see the newly discovered bowhead whales moulting site – one of the rarest wildlife experiences in the…
With endless ocean views from its magnificent cliffside location, Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort provides a prime location for rebalancing the body and mind. A new series of unique healing packages…
Throughout October and November, relax and rejuvenate at The Grande Spa, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok with its special Autumn Blossom Indulgence package…
In 2016, the longest global coral bleaching event in history impacted reefs in the crystal clear waters of the Maldives, as a result of the El Niño weather phenomenon. Understanding…
Travel Begins at 40 founder and editor, Mark Bibby Jackson sets out his view of what the future face of tourism should be…
Thailand has a universal reputation for excellence in delivering the art of wellness, but within it there is still sufficient space for visionary entrepreneurs to cut out a niche market…
Anantara Hotels and Resorts is giving travellers the option of healthy, immersive experiences across its award-winning resorts in Thailand, Maldives, Sri Lanka and the Middle East with the launch of…
Readers of Travel + Leisure voted the idyllic resort of Nihi Sumba in Indonesia as the best hotel in the world. Nihi Sumba scored 99.12 score out of a possible…
A former prison, the Hotel de la Paix Luang Prabang, exudes a sense of calm in keeping with the ancient Laos capital. Words by Mark Bibby Jackson. If all prisons…
Set at the meeting point of Laos and Myanmar, Thailand’s “Golden Triangle” is set to become the country’s next tourism hotspot. Words by Mark Bibby Jackson. My trip starts mundanely…
Since its inception in 2001, the Anantara Hotel Group has become a major player in the region’s hotel industry. Horizon Thailand unveils the secret of its success. Sitting in her…
Luxury can be defined as an experience of great comfort and elegance; it can be expensive or difficult to obtain.
Villas and up market hotels are available all over the world, sometimes in exotic locations, with haute cuisine and various spa treatments to pamper the senses. However, it can just involve sitting in a sheltered, isolated place with a good book and no internet. This, unlike its much more expensive five-star alternative, can also be difficult to obtain. Both of course are very special.
The famous fashion houses of Milan, Paris, Rome, London, Berlin, New York and Madrid are all sought after by royalty, the uber-rich and wealthy celebrities. Competition is rife by those with bulging wallets for the most elegant and original outfits, sometimes paying thousands of pounds or dollars for the privilege. Luis Vuitton, Gucci and Burberry accessories cost a small fortune and seem to be a must for those wanting to be noticed in a crowd.
If complete privacy in an exotic setting is required and the bank balance is no problem then many luxury resorts offer perfect seclusion, many of which have projects to protect the local marine life and support local communities. Several Caribbean Islands are also for sale if money really is no option, but could it become a tad boring?
