Category: Resorts

4 amazing luxury travel itineraries to try for yourself

4 amazing luxury travel itineraries to try for yourself

By on Sep 10, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Kenya, Montana, New York, North America, Rail Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, USA, Western Europe, Zambia, Zimbabwe
For almost 30 years Elegant Resorts has been crafting luxury travel itineraries, pioneering the way with a focus on personal, private experiences through the expert knowledge of a team of more than 100 travel experts. And the company’s commitment to service has been reflected in a series of top awards, including Best Small Luxury Tour
Special feature: JA Manafaru, Maldives

Special feature: JA Manafaru, Maldives

By on Sep 03, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, Featured, Going Out, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
I don’t make this statement lightly when I say it is difficult to find fault with JA Manafaru. Situated at the northernmost atoll in the Maldives, this luxury island resort is about as close to perfect and as you’re ever likely to find anywhere in the world, and our first glimpse of this idyllic island
4 of the best luxury spas in Phuket to nurture your inner bliss

4 of the best luxury spas in Phuket to nurture your inner bliss

By on Aug 26, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand
Talking about Phuket, 80% of people you talk to relate the city with beautiful beaches and the endless entertaining nightlife. Not everybody knows about Phuket’s more hidden peaceful side, which offers a genuinely luxurious lifestyle with world-class spa treatments and wellness centres. These are our picks for the very best Phuket spas, along with some
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5 hotels to watch the sun set

By on Aug 19, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, California, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA, Western Europe
Twilight hour, golden hour, magic hour – call it what you want, the setting of the sun is a photographer’s dream, creating nature’s canvas in the sky and filling it with an array of colours and styles: pink, orange, red, yellow, golden, amber, mauve, purple; soft and calm, fiery and streaky, clear and majestic. We
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Special feature: Amankila, Bali, Indonesia

By on Aug 19, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Special Features, Travel Miscellany
Bali is a curious destination. An island of nearly 6,000 square kilometres featuring incredible geographical contrasts, and culturally at odds with the larger nation in which it resides, Bali is known the world over as a spiritual getaway. But the island of Bali is disturbed; rampant commercialism, consumerism and development in the Bukit Peninsula, a
The most magical Selous safari camps

The most magical Selous safari camps

By on Aug 11, 2015 in Accommodation, Camping, Resorts
We talk about the Selous all the time, because it really is one of the most memorable areas of Africa one can get to easily, whilst still being completely wild and remote. The Selous has captured the hearts of many a great explorer throughout time and we’re really not surprised – it is truly magical
5 great reasons to choose South Africa's Tswalu Kalahari

5 great reasons to choose South Africa's Tswalu Kalahari

By on Aug 07, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel
Today we’d like to draw your attention to one of South Africa’s completely undervalued gems – Tswalu. This vast private reserve in the Kalahari is more magical, more enchanting and more life changing than any other safari you will undertake in South Africa. South Africa has a repuation for being tamer than the other safari
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Top 5 sexiest Summer pools

By on Aug 07, 2015 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Fiji, Hotels, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, Speciality Travel, Thailand
It is common in many of the world’s best tropical hotels and resorts to have private pools, but from our extensive travels, we’ve realised that it’s just as rewarding relaxing at a resort’s main pool – in a few cases such as the below, more so! So we’ve created a list of the resorts where
5 of the best honeymoon suites in the Caribbean

5 of the best honeymoon suites in the Caribbean

By on Aug 06, 2015 in Accommodation, Antigua and Barbuda, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Grenada, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Speciality Travel
Suites with infinity pools overlooking the famous Pitons of St Lucia, secluded cottages on a private island in the Grenadines, opulent suites which open up straight on to Grenada’s most famous beach and a private island in the British Virgin Island’s with a secluded honeymoon beach… Here are our top picks of honeymoon suites in
Top 5 luxury ecolodges in Central America

Top 5 luxury ecolodges in Central America

By on Aug 06, 2015 in Accommodation, Central America, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Hotels, Panama, Regions, Resorts
Visitors to the rainforest are faced with a conundrum – how to see the rainforest without damaging its delicate ecosystem? More and more, you can choose form an array of hotels that recognize that have found a way to provide luxurious accommodations while minimizing their carbon footprint. You’ll notice these hotels usually have a few
Thailand's famous island offers luxury residences for family travellers

Thailand's famous island offers luxury residences for family travellers

By on Jul 29, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Family Travel, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Thailand
The island of Koh Samui, located in the Gulf of Thailand, is known as a luxury beach hideaway destination in which to relax and rejuvenate. Only an hour’s flight from its capital city, Bangkok, and with direct international or connecting flights from key gateway cities, it is convenient to visit this tropical island from anywhere
The 4 bears of Canada and how best to see them

The 4 bears of Canada and how best to see them

By on Jul 27, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Canada, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel
Luxury comes in many forms; sometimes it is in 1000 thread count bed sheets, sometimes in the magic of seeing a bear in his natural habitat. Three species of bear call Canada home; the polar bear, king of the Arctic, the grizzly with his hump and long claws and the black bear who is the
3 of the best laid-back luxury hotels in the Caribbean

3 of the best laid-back luxury hotels in the Caribbean

By on Jul 22, 2015 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Our top pick of laid back luxury hotels in the Caribbean feature the first private island escape in the Grenadines, a laid back retreat set in tropical gardens on the island of St Lucia and a unique and artistic hideaway on the sleepy  island of Bequia. Laid back luxury is all about the no frill’s
The best all inclusive hotels in the Seychelles

The best all inclusive hotels in the Seychelles

By on Jul 18, 2015 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
The Seychelles specialises in decadence, and is constantly redefining the meaning of luxury. This is partly due to its natural splendour, including its endless white sandy beaches and sparkling turquoise waters, but also because of the slew of luxurious all inclusive hotels which inhabit the Seychelles. Here’s a list of our favourite all inclusive hotels
Top reasons to stay at Saint Peter's Bay Luxury Resort and Residences in Barbados

Top reasons to stay at Saint Peter's Bay Luxury Resort and Residences in Barbados

By on Jul 17, 2015 in Accommodation, Barbados, Caribbean, Regions, Resorts
Set on the North West coast on the island of Barbados is Saint Peter’s Bay Resort & Residences, an exclusive and beautiful hideaway perfect for travellers who want spacious accommodation, breath taking views and the opportunity to self cater. We’ve picked our top four experiences that you can enjoy whilst staying at Saint Peter’s Bay.
6 reasons to do yoga on your luxury travels

6 reasons to do yoga on your luxury travels

By on Jul 10, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Health & Safety, Hotels, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam
So your luxury travel plans have been made; you’ve booked a stunning resort or found a far flung beach to while away the hours on your luxury getaway. You might choose to drink cocktails next to a pool, ski down mountains in the frosty weather or laze around on a tropical beach, but whatever kind