To experience a cruise fit for a queen check out the Hebridean Princess. The Queen chartered this small five star treasure for her birthday, and no wonder; it offers high-class voyages that hark back to a bygone era where passengers dressed for dinner and sipped martinis till midnight.
Carrying just 49 guests the Princess maintains a flawless reputation in exceptional service, fine food and luxury trappings. Guests can expert spacious cabins elegantly furnished with four poster beds, marble bathrooms, masses of wardrobe space and all the necessary mod cons discreetly provided (hairdryers, TV etc) All the rooms are romantically named after West Coast Scottish islands, castles, sounds, lochs and bays. Throughout the ship heavy drapes line the walls and shiny brass portholes punctuate the corridors. There is a cozy inglenook fireplace warming up the lounge and in the evening entertainment is provided by local singers and ceilidh bands. It has the flavour of an opulent Scottish country home and one can imagine it as the backdrop in an Agatha Christi novel or romantic gothic drama.
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Mozambique may have a troubled past but it also has enormous potential in travel and tourism. Since peace was restored it has been building towards a reputation as a reputable holiday destination. One of the more exciting resorts recently established on the east African coast is Nuarro. An ethically sound luxury lodge dreamt up by an international team of eco warriors it has been built and is now run by members of the local community.
Everything at Nuarro has been constructed by the locals, who enjoy co-ownership of the land, the lodge is even solar and wind-powered. Buarro has been built using only local materials yet the the accommodation comprises of a dozen french architecturally-designed luxury beachfront chalets, each with spacious private decks, extra long king sized beds and inside and outside bathrooms.
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In the heart of dramatic desert landscape in Southern Utah you’ll find a new, refreshing resort that’s set to launch this September 09. It’s called Amangiri and has been created by luxury group, Amanresorts.
It’s set within quite extraordinary scenes of canyons and plateaus that have housed the native Navajo and Hopi Indian tribes for centuries. It’s situated 4,000 feet above sea level and among a plethora of endangered species, including the California condor, and fossils dating back more than 160 million years.
The resort itself comprises 243 hectares (600 acres) of complete wilderness, and is reached via a winding road that descends into the valley and leads to the resort’s central Pavilion. Within the Pavilion you’ll find 34 suites and the 2,322 square metre (25,000 square feet) Aman Spa.
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Escape to an island of paradise and experience luxury living at The St Regis in Bora Bora. Located in an ideal location of lush unspoiled surroundings, the turquoise lagoon of Bora Bora and amazing views of the main island and Mount Otemanu sits The St Regis resort which oozes luxury and style in French Polynesia.
The resort, which is protected by self-contained saltwater lagoons and designed to complement the surrounding landscape, features 100 over-water and beach villas, many with whirlpools or private swimming pools. You’d be able to watch the sunset from the comfort of your own space, as the sky changes to beautiful shades of orange casting reflections on the open ocean. The resort also offers the largest expanse of beach access in French Polynesia which is framed by a crystallised lagoon. Sounds like utter perfection!
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Situated just off the coast of Queensland, Haggerstone Island looks like an absolutely idyllic place to escape to. In fact I have a desperate urge to book my flights now and enjoy this amazing place.
The island is situated just 600km north of Cairns in Australia’s tropical north Queensland and is surrounded by crystal clear blue waters. It’s also got tons of sand and rainforest making this possibly one of the finest private islands to hire.
The island is owned by Roy and Anna Turner who arrived on the uninhabited island back in 1985 and spent 6 years completely alone on the island, living in a tent for their first 12 months and carrying fresh water to and fro in a bucket for two years following that.
Twenty years on, Roy and Anna have created an absolutely breathtaking resort where visitors can enjoy fishing, relaxing, exploring, swimming… whatever you jolly well like!
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