Escape from reality, and travel to Molori Lodge - a property in South Africa. The Lodge is a stunning private home that has recently been opened to guests and has already been visited by Kate Moss and Mischa Barton who both loved it!
Molori (which means ‘dreamer’ in Setswana) Private Retreats currently includes Molori Lodge in South Africa’s Madikwe Game Reserve, Molori Mirage in Port Douglas Australia, Molori Sydney and Molori Clifton in Cape Town which is opening in 2010. The properties’ interiors blend local elements with well-placed international design and each are unique to their respective areas. They all share the common theme of sophistication and exceptional service though and provide privacy and a totally bespoke experience.
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Opened in April 09, Lily Beach Resort & Spa at Huvahendhoo, Maldives is reported to be redefining value with its Platinum Plan – basically, for £2100 pp you get your beach villa, flights, transfers a and the use of the VIP airport lounge at Male Airport.
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Steve Garley, Commercial Director at Tropical Sky, experiences the total luxury of the Burj al Arab Hotel.
How do you define luxury? Is it the star rating and sheer opulence of where you are staying or is it the ambience and level of pampering attention that generates that sybaritic sense of well being? In the world of luxury hotels, using either of those definitions, none can really compete with the self-styled “Seven Star” Burj al-Arab in Dubai.
Of course, no hotel can be any more than “Five Star” really, but that rating does not seem to truly describe this incredible place! If you’ve never stayed at an icon before or experienced “Seven Star” treatment, then you can’t really appreciate what genuine luxury is!
Construction of the Burj Al Arab began in 1994. It was built on a huge man-made island and designed to resemble the sail of a traditional Arab Dhow. Two “wings” spread in a V to form the enormous mast that encloses a massive atrium. The Burj is as iconic for Dubai as the Opera House is for Sydney or the Eiffel Tower is to Paris. The whole thing cost a staggering $650 million to build.
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Everyone needs a holiday every now and again, so why not head abroad to the Greek island of Rhodes where four new luxury 5 star hotels are opening this year! Continuing to shed its party image and build for a more luxury focused tourism, these new hotels are absolutely stunning, offering a range of accommodation and beautiful views.
The Atrium Prestige Thalasso Spa Resort & Villas in Kalathos on the east coast
This hotel, due to open in spring 2009, has breath taking views of the Aegean Sea and includes Presidential beach villas, 6 restaurants and hot stone treatments.
The Elysium Resort & Spa in Kallithea
This is due to open in April 2009 and according to Greek mythology, Elysium was an ancient paradise exclusively designated to heroes who had been granted immortality by the Gods. The hotel has a beachfront spanning 400 metres, views of the ocean and an 18-hole golf course which is nearby.
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Having skied from the age of 5 (including a couple of seasons in the late 90s when working for a living temporarily lost its appeal) I’m always amazed that I find choosing a ski resort and chalet so difficult! I blame the Internet (perhaps slightly ironic for a blogger).
The trouble is, there’s so much choice!
But I think I’ve found the answer. I recently returned from a trip to St Michael, in Austria’s southern region of Lungau – slightly off the tourist route but still only an hour’s transfer from Salzburg. It was, quite simply, exceptional.
There are several reasons why.
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