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ULTRA LUXURY
Holidays are the perfect way to really reward yourself for your hard work, to indulge in the blissful pleasures that travel brings and make your trip a once in a lifetime experience. We have hand-picked a selection of ultra-luxury holidays where you can really spoil yourself with something extra special. To make this year even more memorable, why not treat yourself to an extraordinary experience such as a luxury helicopter transfer straight to your hotel, or indulge in that stylish suite you always dreamed of.
SANDY LANE
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BARBADOS
Sandy Lane is one resort that truly does have it all; with its prime beachfront location in Barbados it is the epitome of a luxury Caribbean holiday, overlooking the Caribbean Sea on a serene coral sand beach. Sandy Lane is understandably renowned as one of the world’s most luxurious and elegant hotels and is certainly ‘the’ hotel in the Caribbean, favoured by celebrities and discerning travellers. Here you’ll be treated like royalty, with flawless service, warm Barbadian hospitality and supremely sumptuous rooms and suites. When you’re not being served exotic cocktails by the pool or enjoying the delectable cuisine, there are 45 holes of golf to play, a superb children’s club and a marvellous rejuvenating spa.
This slice of Barbadian paradise exudes an unparalleled level of luxury; each room is an exquisite work of art in itself, with the lavish Orchid Rooms overlooking the tropical gardens, and Luxury Ocean Rooms boasting spectacular sea views. Enjoy an array of fine dining and informal meals at the four restaurants, as well as varied menus and settings. Bajan Blue is famous for its sensational Sunday brunch – an assortment of mouth-watering dishes from sushi and suckling pig to deliciously tantalizing desserts.
During the summer months, Sandy Lane has a wonderful set of packages with unique added value experiences tailored towards families, golfers, romance, or spa and wellness. Ask us for more details and we can recommend the perfect Sandy Lane package for you.
7 nights from £3,949 per person sharing an Orchid Room including breakfast. OFFER: Your choice of Spa & Wellness, Golf or Romance Package + VIP Fast Track at Barbados Airport. STAY: 23 Apr - 31 Oct 2022. Plus, stay between 23 Apr - 30 Jun & 01-30 Sep 2022 and receive US$700 F&B Credit.
FAIRMONT ROYAL PAVILION
BARBADOS
West is best when it comes to Barbados beaches, and the Fairmont Royal Pavilion is one of the finest luxury hotels on the stunning West Coast. The Fairmont is the only hotel in Barbados built directly on a beach, and it’s also the only one situated on beautiful Alleynes Bay. Sunsets here are truly magical, and it’s not uncommon to spot sea turtles swimming just offshore. With its unique location, impeccablymaintained grounds, and contemporary rooms - the Fairmont has always been a Caribtours favourite. Following recent updates, Taboras restaurant has reopened serving locally-inspired dishes - all served with a side of oceanfront views. We also love that all guests receive a VIP Airport Fast Track, meaning you can be on the beach even quicker, plus we highly recommend an upgrade to one of Beachfront Suites for additional benefits including Butler service, complimentary transfers, and daily afternoon tea.
7 nights from £2,499 per person sharing a Luxury Oceanfront Room including breakfast. OFFER: Save up to 35%. STAY: 20 May - 30 Sep 2022.
SUGAR BEACH, A VICEROY RESORT
SAINT LUCIA
Surrounded by 100 acres of lush rainforest and wedged between the majestic emerald Pitons, this breath-taking resort cascades down towards two dazzling white-sand beaches. Following a fantastic recent renovation, there’s upgrades right across the resort including nine new accommodations, a fresh new look for the spa and main pool area, and also the new Jalousie Grill promises incredible butchers cuts and fresh fish cooked on an Argentine grill.
When it comes to where to stay, the villas up on the hillside are popular with the A-list crowd, offering privacy and incredible views of the bay, though others may prefer to be right on the sand in one of the beachfront bungalows. Upgrade to one of the ultra-luxurious Residences or the Beachfront Collection, which feature up to four bedrooms, for a greater sense of space and privacy. Whichever you choose, you’ll enjoy the luxuries of a private plunge pool and butler service. Resort amenities include four superb restaurants, a complimentary year-round kids’ club and the enchanting Rainforest Spa.
7 nights from £2,675 per person sharing a Luxury Sugar Mill Room including breakfast. STAY: 01 Jun - 15 Oct 2022.
Over the last couple of years, families have missed out on so much. Time spent together, time spent away, and even time spent in the classroom. One&Only Resorts have a distinguished pedigree when it comes to creating extraordinary experiences for families, and they have stepped up to the plate with a range of experiences that bring the family together across their resorts. We have often waxed lyrical about
the KidsOnly Club at our favourite One&Only properties, and your little ones will love spending time there while you chill out at the spa or swap homeschooling stories with other parents. But ‘Not all classrooms have walls’ is designed to go beyond the conventional idea of a kids’ club, with each resort offering its own curated collection of activities designed to help families reconnect. A new-found appreciation for
the natural world is something many of us have nurtured over the course of the pandemic, and nature takes centre stage at One&Only Palmilla on Mexico’s Pacific coast. Here you can go whale watching in the Sea of Cortez, snorkel with
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majestic whale sharks, or enjoy the privilege of taking part in a turtle release programme. At nearby One&Only Mandarina you can hike, mountain bike or zipline through pristine rainforest, learning about the history of the local indigenous people and the endemic flora and fauna of the region. Nature is also on your doorstep at the One&Only Le Saint Géran, on the northeast coast of Mauritius. Explore the protected reserve of the Île aux Aigrettes, home to the iconic pink pigeon and giant Aldabra tortoises. There are plenty of opportunities for cultural immersion too, whether it’s shopping at a local market with the hotel chef or enjoying a private audience with Mauritian artist Salim Currimjee. Other experiences include cruising alongside playful spinner dolphins in the Maldives at One&Only Reethi Rah, while in Dubai you can enjoy a desert safari by camel, hot air balloon or four-wheel drive courtesy of the One&Only Royal Mirage. Closer to home, try your hand at water polo with the Montenegrin Olympic team or learn to sail at One&Only Portonovi, Montenegro. With so much on offer for active, adventurous and inquisitive families, 2022 is sure to be a year to remember with One&Only Resorts.
5 nights from £1,799 per adult & £399 per child sharing a Superior Deluxe Room on Half Board at One&Only Royal Mirage- The Palace, Dubai. OFFER: Save up to 30% + Complimentary Half Board included. STAY: 01 May - 30 Sep 2022.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL, CANOUAN
ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES
Escape from the rest of the world at the ultra-exclusive Mandarin Oriental, Canouan, which has quickly put the little-known island of Canouan firmly on the map. You would struggle to find a more perfect location anywhere in the Caribbean, with a jaw-dropping white-sand beach alongside a brilliant turquoise lagoon. Add the opulent suites, superb restaurants and extensive facilities into the mix and you’ll discover one of the most luxurious holidays that money can buy.
There are just 26 suites and 13 villas set within Mandarin Oriental Canouan’s 1,200-acre gated resort. Decor is ultraglamorous, with coral arches, cream fabrics and cool marble bathrooms complemented by state-of-the-art features. Each bed boasts ocean views, relaxing treatments can be enjoyed at the serene spa, and the infinity pool with a three tiered tanning deck is a sun-worshipper’s haven. For families, the Pirates of Canouan Kids’ and Teen Club provides fun for all ages.
Lose yourself in the beauty of Canouan with its ivory sands and crystalline waters harbouring the Caribbean’s largest living coral reef, and commandeer one of the resort’s luxury yachts for excursions to nearby islands including the Tobago Cays and Mustique.
7 nights from £4,199 per person sharing a One Bedroom Ocean View Suite including breakfast. OFFER: Stay 6 Pay 4 + US$200 Food & Beverage Credit + Complimentary 60-minute Signature Massage + Complimentary Room Upgrade subject to availability at check-in. STAY: 18 Apr - 15 Dec 2022.
CARLISLE BAY
ANTIGUA
Perched on the crescent of a natural harbour surrounded by rainforest, popular Carlisle Bay enjoys a completely idyllic setting. Half of the 500-metre beach is designed purely for families; here the Beach Suites feature studio-style masters with separate twin bedrooms. However, guests without children will find their paradise at Carlisle Bay too, with Bay Suites that come with a private butler. Facilities include an award-winning spa, yoga pavilion, watersports, tennis, and exceptional dining options. Start the day at the casual Indigo on the Beach for breakfast with ocean views, poolside Ottimo! services classic Italian dishes and pizzas from their wood-burning pizza oven; East brings you a pan-Asian inspired menu in the evening or The Jetty Grill, an adults only restaurant serving traditional Caribbean food.
7 nights from £2,049 per person sharing a Garden Suite on Bed & Breakfast. OFFER: Save up to 30% + Complimentary Upgrade to Ocean Suite. STAY: 21 Apr - 31 Aug & 01 Oct - 21 Dec 2022.
THE CHEDI MUSCAT
MUSCAT, OMAN
Flanked by the dramatic Al Hajar Mountains and facing out to the beach-fringed Gulf of Oman, The Chedi Muscat is just 20 minutes from the atmospheric old Muscat but feels blissfully closed off from the rest of the world. Arabian grandeur meets Asian tranquillity at this oasis of splendour and comfort. As soon as you step into the tented reception area, you’ll be soothed into tranquillity by the impeccable service and minimalist, Asian inspired interiors. The grounds themselves evoke a sense of calm with their gently swaying date palms, glistening ponds and manicured lawns. It’s the calm-inducing setting, facing out onto the endless blue horizon of the Arabian Gulf, and the Oriental rituals, Balinese therapies and Indian Ayurvedic treatments that make an experience at the 1,500-squaremetre spa and health club such a memorable one. Spa suites feature whirlpool baths with body jets, and private steam showers which can also be utilised for romantic bathing rituals for couples to enjoy together before or after treatments.
SHANGRI-LA AL HUSN RESORT
MUSCAT, OMAN
Shangri-La Al Husn distils everything that we love about Oman; exclusive yet welcoming, blending elegance and poise with a spirit that is authentically Arabian. This palatial adults-only retreat sits on a clifftop looking out across the Gulf of Oman, with a secluded private beach framed by a romantic natural rock arch.
This is one of those hotels that delivers an instant wow factor on arrival, as you wander through a gleaming courtyard and gaze out across a palm tree-lined infinity pool towards the horizon. Just 15 minutes from the fragrant souks and bustling waterfront of downtown Muscat, you’ll feel a world away here as your butler attends to your every need. The spacious rooms and suites are Muscat’s largest, kitted out with luxury amenities including BOSE wireless speakers and a Nespresso machine. The Hareer Spa by L’Occitane is the place to let go of your worries and indulge in some well-deserved pampering, and complimentary afternoon tea and pre-dinner cocktails are served daily. There are two fabulous restaurants, including the Moroccan delights of the acclaimed Shahrazad, and guests have access to all the facilities at the neighbouring Shangri La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa.
JOALI
MALDIVES
Imagine yourself immersed by art, adventure, and the natural beauty of the Maldives, JOALI Maldives offers a private island experience like no other. JOALI Maldives combines the ultimate in luxurious accommodation, spectacular dining and worldclass spa facilities to create a top class resort in one of the deepest atolls in the world.
The island’s 73 elegant one-to-four-bedroom villas and residences are the epitome of sustainable glamour, each with private pool and butler. The Sunset Water Villas are a favourite for couples with infinity pool, spacious sundeck and glorious sunsets. Families can opt for the Family Beach Villa with Two Pools with separate living area, private beach garden with backyard pool and just a short stroll away from the children’s club. Five restaurants provide inventive fusion cuisine from Asian and Peruvian to Italian and Mediterranean dishes. Bellinis offer a fine dining experience of authentic Italian cuisine where mozzarella is made fresh on island and for a special evening, Saoke is a floating haven serving spectacular Japanese cuisine. Days can be spent exploring the interactive and experiential art pieces immersed around the island, or indulge at the Joali spa by ESPA with unique Turkish Hammam.
7 nights from £6,639 per person sharing a Water Villa with Pool on Half Board. OFFER: Save up to 30% + Complimentary Half Board included. STAY: 11 May - 30 Sep 2022.
JOALI BEING
MALDIVES
The only nature immersive wellbeing island retreat of its kind in the Maldives, JOALI BEING opened its doors in November 2021 as the beginning of a transformative journey for its guests creating bespoke wellbeing experiences for their guests.
From mindful movement and soulful relaxation to customised nutrition and interactive learning, the retreat creates wellbeing experiences tailored to individual lifestyles and goals. Centred around the Four Pillars of JOALI BEING, Mind, Skin, Microbiome and Energy, offerings will draw on modern science and time-honoured traditions alike. JOALI BEING has launched signature Immersion Programmes bringing together curated treatments, therapies and experiences that reinforce each pillar and take guests on a journey of transcendence. Wellbeing consultations are included in all guest stays; while immersion programmes offer personalised diagnostics, such as a nutrition consultation; a lifestyle assessment; and 3D fitness and alignment, intelligent movement analysis, and more. Complimentary group classes and learning activities are also included in all guest stays.
7 nights from £7,219 per person sharing an Ocean Pool Villa on Half Board. OFFER: Save up to 25% + Complimentary Half Board included. STAY: 11 May - 30 Sep 2022.
