While the more remote outer islands can be reached with a local guide or specifically trained captain on board, most visited are the inner islands, including well-known Praslin, La Digue and Mahé. A popular yacht charter destination, most are less than 30 nautical miles apart, delivering short sailing times for easy island hopping.
Whilst the ‘Great British holiday’ was once synonymous with seaside capers and fairly-average accommodation, the past decade has witnessed the uprising of truly exceptional escapes – homes (and experiences) that genuinely feel like a world away the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
With an extensive range of villas in the best spots throughout Mallorca, take the plunge and opt for a luxury villa with a private pool. When it comes to selecting the perfect luxury villa for your well-deserved break, you may be wanting to get away from it all in a rural setting, or a villa near to the beach. How about a large swimming pool, gymnasium, or a hot tub to soak away the stresses of 2020?
Explore the grasslands of the Maasai Mara, or the outstanding game parks of Amboseli and Meru, and marvel at the majestic wildlife that roams within. Visit during the dry season (from June to October) when there is little rainfall and wildlife is easier to spot. Or try the wet season (November to May), when special offers are easier to come by, for an alternative but equally rewarding experience.
Skiing and snowboarding can be enjoyed for a lifetime without incident or injury. That said, there are factors that will increase our likelihood of mishap, and ironically many of these are behaviours or habits that we develop as we gain confidence and skills on the slopes.
Chalet Marmottière is a luxurious, unique and modern property and is a worthy winner. The interior is incredibly spacious, bathed in natural light with heavenly views of the mountains from the floor to ceiling windows. Using a mix of natural materials and modern bespoke design and furnishings, the interior creates a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere.
What better place to recover a sense of calm than in Provence, France? It is a place of beauty, open spaces, good food and wine, and the opportunity to get away from the bustle of life. Here we explore some of the most relaxing opportunities in Provence, which will help you to find some sense of solace in 2021.
Each of them are unique in their own way, as are their locations, but they all present an excellent staycation option just a few hours from either Siem Reap or Phnom Penh. They have all worked hard to open for guests, despite the current (ever changing) restrictions and lack of tourists in Cambodia, and are striving to provide expats and locals alike the chance to escape for a few days and enjoy what they each have to offer.
Prior to booking an international trip, it’s essential to organise good travel insurance. Lots of countries consider this mandatory now, so take some time to research which insurance is best for your needs and what’s covered before you travel. Whether you’re booking through a luxury travel agent or directly, remember to check the terms and conditions of your flight and accommodation with regards to COVID-19.
Many of us have built a stronger connection to mother nature in the past year or have had a longing feeling of getting closer to nature. The uncertainty of the past year and the focus on being healthy has probably influenced that desire to have a stronger connection with what the earth provides us and it’s a beautiful phenomenon. Scandinavia bursts of places of natural beauty, varying from the south to the north greatly. Especially due to the long-stretched shape of Norway and Sweden, there are many different landscapes to be found between the south and the north.
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