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THE RIPPLE EFFECT
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The loveliest beachfront properties
Spending time by the ocean is immeasurably soothing and rejuvenating for the soul. Vast ocean panoramas from a shaded private balcony, the sound of lapping waves, the gentle rush of the tides lulling you to sleep, and the sight of the moon throwing its lonely column of light over the rippling water is as tranquil as it gets.
There are different types of beachfront properties to please everyone – perhaps you’re the type that aches for seclusion after escaping the stresses and strains of day-to-day life. Or maybe you want to be near the busy hubbub of a marina, yachts bobbing on the harbour, restaurants and bars pulsing with life and music drifting over the sand. Here are some waterside resorts to have you dreaming of your next luxury escape.
ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES
Here at Caribtours we’ve been championing St Vincent & The Grenadines for a very long time, so we’re delighted to see the launch of the first direct flights from the UK to the islands, with Virgin Atlantic now flying twice weekly from Heathrow to St Vincent. It’s never been easier to reach this tropical paradise, a string of 32 idyllic islands where tourism treads lightly. This is a place to kick back and play Robinson Crusoe on a deserted beach, snorkel with sea turtles and lime with the locals. However you like to holiday, you’re sure to find an option to suit you, from the ultra-exclusive luxury, to the cool and contemporary or the privacy of a boutique bolthole, there’s the perfect hotel for you here. The Grenadines really are the definition of a tropical paradise, full of natural beauty and perfect for above water or underwater adventures - the snorkelling and diving is exceptional and it’s also a great choice for a yachting holiday. The stunning Tobago Cays should not be missed, these five tiny islands have some of the best sailing waters around; with a spectacular horseshoe reef and calm lagoon, it’s bliss.
LONG BEACH
MAURITIUS
Long Beach is a spacious luxury resort with lots of beautiful secluded coves to explore nearby. Whilst you can have a fantastic time out on the water, with complimentary kayaking, glassbottom boat trips and windsurfing, this area is also perfect for those looking to be active on land. There’s archery, a climbing wall and it’s a golfer’s paradise with three amazing courses nearby. If you’re in search of adventure, look no further.
7 nights from £1,699 per person sharing a Junior Suite on Half Board. OFFER: Stay 7, Pay 5. STAY: 08 Jan - 31 Oct 2022.
SUGAR BEACH
MAURITIUS
Sugar Beach is on the west coast of the island, where you will be totally spoilt by the most beautiful sunsets, and you can’t help but fall in love with its spectacular beach. The underwater adventures are outstanding; amazing diving and snorkelling sites are reason enough to stay at Sugar Beach. Foodies have to taste the speciality woodfired pizzas at Citronella restaurant, and a Hammam treatment at Aura Spa is the ultimate indulgence.
7 nights from £1,999 per person sharing a Deluxe Sea View Room on Half Board. OFFER: Stay 7, Pay 5. STAY: 08 Jan - 31 Oct 2022.
LA PIROGUE
MAURITIUS
The quirky thatched bungalows of La Pirogue sit amongst lush tropical gardens, on a beautiful one kilometre stretch of white-sand beach, in one of the best west coast locations on the island. A blend of modern comfort and Mauritian tradition, the resort offers great dining options, a wealth of activities and lively entertainment, with plenty to distract both kids and adults alike.
7 nights from £1,699 per person sharing a Garden Bungalow on Half Board. STAY: 08 Jan - 31 Oct 2022.
RAFFLES MALDIVES
MALDIVES
The exquisite Raffles Maldives can be found on glimmering Gaafu Alifu, one of the most remote and unspoiled of all Maldivian atolls. Allow this boutique resort to meet your every need as you unwind in a tranquil oasis with just 38 breathtaking villas. This remote Maldivian haven hugs the glittering archipelago’s southern tip and boasts a range of opulent beachside and overwater accommodations to suit every taste and need. A personal butler also greets you off your speedboat transfer and will remain on hand throughout your stay to organise trips out on the water, arrange romantic sunset dinners, or simply to pour another glass of ice-cold Champagne - each and every stay here is personalised to each guest. The unspoiled beauty of the private island inspires the resort’s wellness philosophy based around a balance between personal rituals, movement, harmonious design and the pleasure of nutrition. Raffles spa combines age-old local influences with traditional Eastern practices, and treatments are administered by skilled and intuitive therapists who help to personalise your sensory journey, while in the three restaurants and two bars, the freshest local and international dishes are served against a backdrop of stunning natural scenery. For more active days, there is not one, but two house reefs to explore, indeed a marine butler is available to every guest and will happily lead snorkelling tours of these remarkable reefs, and you can relax safe in the knowledge that the resort boasts its own Marine Biologist to ensure the care and health of these beautiful natural wonders.
7 nights from £5,139 per person sharing a Beach Villa on Half Board. OFFER: Save up to 25% + Complimentary Half Board included. STAY: 01 May - 30 Sep 2022.
COLONY CLUB BY ELEGANT HOTELS
BARBADOS
A relaxing haven awaits you at Colony Club, a beautiful hotel dripping with old-world charm and set on its own private beach on Barbados’ trendy Platinum Coast. The hotel’s lagoon-style pools enchantingly meander their way through tropical gardens, replete with tumbling waterfalls and glittering rock pools, in which you can find yourself a secluded sun lounger and while away the hours whilst being waited on by attentive staff. Health and wellness is an important feature at this timeless hotel with a range of rejuvenating spa treatments including hot stone and deep tissue massages, alongside yoga and Pilates classes. The hotel’s well-thought-out range of nutritious meals include home-grown produce straight from the hotel’s own organic garden. Every Thursday, Colony Club put on a ‘Lobster and Jazz’ evening – always a favourite with us!
7 nights from £1,539 per person sharing a Pool/Garden View Room including breakfast. OFFER: Save up to 36%. STAY: 18 Apr - 20 Dec 2022.
RENDEZVOUS
SAINT LUCIA
For couples looking for a relaxing and romantic break on a tropical Caribbean island, look no further than Saint Lucia’s fabulous Rendezvous resort. It may have all the watersports and facilities you could wish for on holiday, but its real appeal is its spectacular location, one of the reasons it’s the Caribbean hotspot for a ‘destination wedding’ and a haven for honeymooners in search of privacy. The resort is set in beautiful gardens on one of Saint Lucia’s longest stretches of beach and the instant sense of serenity when you arrive is magical. The friendliest staff on the island are committed to ensuring you have the romantic holiday of your dreams. At sunset you will be served complimentary Champagne by the pool, just one of the luxurious treats to expect at Rendezvous.
7 nights from £2,399 per person sharing a Premium Garden View Room on All-Inclusive. OFFER: Save up to 25%. STAY: 31 May - 23 Oct 2022.
A SPOTLIGHT ON JAMAICA
The sun is shining, the weather is sweet… but which of Jamaica’s myriad beaches to choose…? Negril’s stunning Seven Mile Beach is the most famous of the lot. Never mind that it’s actually only four miles long - this perfect stretch of sand provides a backdrop for resorts including the romantic
Couples Swept Away and family favourite Beaches Negril, and it’s lined with restaurants and bars, including
Negril institution Rick’s Cafe; one of the island’s most famous bars and frequently awarded the Top Ten Bars of the World for it’s extensive cocktail menu and spectacular cliff-top location boasting sunset galore. For a similar vibe on the north coast, hit Montego Bay’s ‘Hip Strip’ and douse yourself in the healing waters of
Doctor’s Cave Beach. Our favourite hotels in Montego Bay include Round Hill, Zoëtry and the magnificent Half
Moon, with its new Eclipse section that includes 57 spacious rooms, two restaurants, a spa, infinity pool and a private beachfront. Beaches with a more low-key feel include James Bond Beach near Ocho Rios, where Ursula Andress famously emerged from the sea in ‘Dr No’. Ian Fleming’s former home, GoldenEye, is just opposite the beach, and is now an exclusive boutique hotel. Further east, Frenchman’s Cove at Port Antonio is regularly voted one of the best beaches in the world, with its forested bay fed by a freshwater river, and GeeJam, which is the most super-cool hotel, nestled above, owned by English music producers.
LUX* RESORTS
Set in some of the most celebrated destinations in the world, the award-winning LUX* resorts and hotels are conceived to inspire, surprise and delight guests, by offering imaginative experiences, delivered by passionate team members, to help you celebrate life.
LUX* BELLE MARE
MAURITIUS
Set on a white sand beach alongside a sparkling lagoon with winding pathways through stunning gardens, this resort is contemporary luxury at its finest. LUX* Belle Mare is designed with modern beachhouse interiors in mind, with a focus on neutral tones and occasional splashes of bright tropical colours. Designer Kelly Hoppen has inspired signature touches throughout the resort, a modern take on traditional Mauritian architecture.
LUX* GRAND BAIE RESORT & RESIDENCES,
MAURITIUS
Sprawled on the northern edge of tropical Mauritius, LUX* Grand Baie Resort & Residences is a beautiful beachfront haven that has a distinct approach to luxury living. A modernist, new generation boutique-style and elegant resort that takes its name as it mirrors the adjacent beach town. There is truly no other celebratory place to be where new luxury seductively blends with the spirited vibe of tropical island living.
LUX* GRAND GAUBE
MAURITIUS
Being completely refurbished in 2019, expect modern elegance blended with Kelly Hoppen’s eyecatching design. Set on a peninsula overlooking the turquoise waters of the indian ocean, this resort really has it all. Enjoy two glorious beaches, an impressive range of complimentary watersports, six restaurants, seven bars, live nightly entertainment and the heavenly LUX* Me Spa with no less than twelve treatment rooms.
A SPOTLIGHT ON
SEYCHELLES
Tantalising white sand beaches are dappled with the silhouettes of swaying palms, the sapphire Indian Ocean laps gently at the shore, and amid banyan trees and fairy terns you lay swaying in your hammock, wondering where else in the world there could possibly be a place as idyllic as this. Just a few degrees south of the equator, the 41 granitic and 74 coral lined islands of the Seychelles are a luxurious sanctuary where hopeless romantics come to idle away a couple of weeks in bliss. The two main islands are Mahé and Praslin. Enveloped in steamy jungle heat, lined with sugar white sands and with mystical granite peaks rising from the ocean, magical Mahé is the largest of the islands. Come here to picnic at picturesque coves and swim in azure lagoons. Some of the world’s most endangered species reside in the forest interior, including the Gardiner’s Seychelles frog, tinier than a human finger tip. Anse à la Mouche and Turtle Bay boast fine white sands and crystal clear waters, while Sunset Beach delivers the most outstanding, fiery red sunsets.
WELCOME BACK TO OUR BEAUTIFUL WORLD
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Terms & Conditions All prices are based on two adults sharing, family prices will be based on two adults and one child under twelve years of age. Unless otherwise stated, holidays include return economy scheduled or low-cost flights, 7 nights accommodation (5 nights in Dubai and Oman), private transfers (shared for boat and seaplane) and the use of a UK airport lounge (where available). Prices are a guide and based on low season travel, which is typically May, June or September unless otherwise stated. Special offers are available on selected travel dates and room types only, and will be subject to availability. Peak travel dates, for example over school holidays or at Christmas will be subject to special conditions and often excluded from offers. Displayed prices and special offers are applicable to new enquiries and bookings only and are correct at time of going to print (November 2021) but are subject to change and availability and can be withdrawn at any time. Many offers have a book by of 31 January 2022. All the flights and flight-inclusive holidays in this magazine are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. Any cruise-only, accommodation-only and any packages not including flights would not be ATOL protected.
