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BEYOND ALL-INCLUSIVE
These hotels and resorts offer an all-inclusive plan that goes beyond what you’d expect; from cocktails delivered right to you on the beach, to unique fine-dining concepts designed to dazzle, all resorts go the extra mile to deliver a luxury holiday like no other.
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COCO PALM DHUNI KOLHU
MALDIVES
Set in a designated UNESCO biosphere reserve, Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu places an emphasis on sustainable tourism and even has its own marine biology team on site. You will be surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, glorious white sands and incandescent turquoise water brimming with sealife at this eco-friendly resort. Choose a villa tucked into the jungle-like foliage on the island, or out above the shimmering water and house reefs. Enjoy your time in paradise by watching dolphins dance beneath the waves and sipping Champagne on a sunset cruise.
7 nights from €3,396 per person sharing Beach Villa on All-Inclusive. OFFER: Save up to 35% + Complimentary All-Inclusive included. STAY: 08-31 Jan & 01 Mar - 31 Oct 2022.
O2 BEACH CLUB & SPA
BARBADOS
Opening October 2021, O2 Beach Club & Spa is set to light up the south coast of Barbados with a fresh twist on the luxury all-inclusive concept. Set on a gorgeous 1,000foot stretch of powdery white sand, this is a cool and contemporary hotel with a relaxed beach club vibe. Facilities include three pools, two of which are strictly for adults, plus a full-service spa, gym and teen lounge.
Accommodation is divided into three distinct ‘collections’, some of which are swim-up, with options including the adults only Luxury Collection and the ‘self-inclusive’ Concierge Collection suites, which feature a fully-equipped designer kitchen and the choice to have a recipe box delivered to your suite if you’d rather dine in. The Concierge Collection also includes a range of unique ‘learn to’ experiences, including steel pan lessons, mixology classes and non-motorised watersports masterclasses. There are six different dining venues at the hotel, including a casual beachside grill, a fine dining fusion restaurant and a stylish rooftop terrace, where you can tuck into tapas with amazing views of Oistins Bay. There are also seven bars, plus nightly entertainment while you peruse the cocktail menu. For even more culinary options, hop on the complimentary shuttle to sister hotel Sea Breeze Beach House, situated just a few minutes further along the south coast.
7 nights from €2,939 per person sharing a Club Room on AllInclusive. OFFER: Save up to 55%. STAY: 01 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2022.
EXCEPTIONAL ALL-INCLUSIVE WITH ELEGANT HOTELS
Visit the award-winning Elegant Hotels where luxury meets natural beauty on the sun-kissed shores of Barbados. There’s a hotel to suit every taste and from kids' clubs and watersports, to excellent spas and an enticing Dine Around programme, Elegant Hotels have all you need for a luxurious all-inclusive holiday.
TREASURE BEACH BY ELEGANT HOTELS
Get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life at this secluded adults-only boutique resort. With a unique emphasis on culinary and art, there’s innovative dining experiences, daily Sundowners at the pop-up bar, and weekly local art tours to join. Treasure Beach is set in a horseshoe shape around a freshwater pool and sitting just steps from the glorious Paynes Bay beach means each of the stylish one-bedroom suites has a private terrace or balcony with stunning views.
THE ELEGANT DIFFERENCE, WHY WE LOVE ELEGANT HOTELS…
• Stunning prime beachfront locations in Barbados
• Taste of Elegance Dine Around Programme
• Complimentary water taxi between all west coast resorts
• Complimentary watersports, including motorised
• Signature dining with theme nights
• Bespoke tours, workshops and activities
• Free weddings and romance packages
• Flying Fish Kids Club for 3-12 years, and teen lounges
• Beach & pool ambassador service
• Spas and wellness facilities the daily Sundowner very evening at the pop-up bar.
THE HOUSE BY ELEGANT HOTELS
Exclusively for adults, The House by Elegant Hotels is a tranquil luxury retreat set on the soft sands of the island’s platinum west coast. With its renowned 24/7 Personalised Ambassador service, you’ll be well looked after from the moment you arrive, starting with a complimentary 30-minute jet lag massage. Guests enjoy opulent champagne breakfasts in the stylish open-air lounge, afternoon tea and evening canapés and cocktails. The House is all about wellness, there’s a boutique spa and fitness centre.
CRYSTAL COVE BY ELEGANT HOTELS TAMARIND BY ELEGANT HOTELS
WAVES HOTEL & SPA BY ELEGANT HOTELS
Set around a beautiful threetiered pool, this charming, villagestyle resort oozes Caribbean charm. Caribtours recommend Crystal for families with smaller children, part in thanks to the gentle gradient of the beach. We also love the waterfall-shrouded swim-up Cave Bar, the Vista Coffee & Wine Bar, plus there’s a lovely informal seafront dining spot – don’t miss their weekly Heritage Night with authentic Caribbean cuisine.
With a prime beachfront location, the ever-popular Tamarind enjoys high quality dining options and a dynamic family activity programme, making it perfect for couples and families alike. Featuring stylish rooms and suites all with a balcony or terrace, a fabulous spa, and three pool areas, Tamarind combines a chic, west coast style with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Waves is situated on a lovely slice of west coast beach, with calm seas just perfect for swimming. It’s also a great choice if you’re travelling with older children with activities including stand-up paddleboarding and beach cricket, which everyone can enjoy. For a fit body and mind, there’s a choice of fitness classes and adults staying a week or more can relax with complimentary treatments at the spa.
7 nights from €2,375 per person sharing a Pool/Garden View Room at Crystal Cove on All-Inclusive. OFFER: Save 40%. STAY: 22 Oct -20 Dec 2021.
PARADISUS LA PERLA
RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO
Sleek, sophisticated and exclusively for adults, Paradisus La Perla offers modern facilities in stylish surroundings. This luxurious all-inclusive resort is set on a pristine white-sand beach at Playa del Carmen and delivers a high standard of service, quality accommodation including luxury The Reserve swim-up suites with direct pool access, and an extensive choice of excellent restaurants and bars. Plus there’s plenty to keep you entertained from tequila and fine wine tasting to tango dance classes. The all-inclusive programme here offers fantastic value, with six restaurants serving up flavours ranging from Latin fusion to pan-Asian. It’s well worth paying the additional supplement to dine at the superb SAL, a fantastic Steak Cave Restaurant with amazing top choice meat cuts. La Perla is a buzzy, sociable sort of resort, and the Red Lounge is the place to be after dark, with live DJs and expertlyblended cocktails. You’re also within easy walking distance of Playa del Carmen’s many buzzing bars and restaurants.
The suites are impressively spacious, and you can upgrade to The Reserve Suites for additional perks including butler service and an exclusive restaurant, lounge and swimming pool. Other facilities include the excellent YHI Spa, fantastic fitness centre, a large pool with Balinese beds, complimentary nonmotorised watersports, scuba diving and classes in yoga and Pilates.
7 nights from €2,099 per person sharing a Paradisus Junior Suite on All-Inclusive. OFFER: Save up to 30%. STAY: 01 Nov - 22 Dec 2021.
OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI
MALDIVES
New for 2021, OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI seamlessly blends sophisticated beauty with barefoot charm, whilst indulging your inner child with frivolous fun. The sumptuous suites, villas and private reserves, all come with their own pool, daybeds and direct access to either the beach or the lagoon, with eyecatching features like the traditional wooden swings and L-shaped lap pools which seem tailor-made for your Instagram feed. The unique Ocean Pool Suites and Private Ocean RESERVES have their own water slide that deposits you in the lagoon with a splash - great fun for kids and adults alike - while the palatial Royal RESERVE is kitted out with a private gym and spa pavilion, six-seater Jacuzzi with in-built TV and a deep soaking Kelly Hoppen bathtub.
Dining options range from grilled seafood on the beach to romantic over-water fine dining, with cuisine drawing on influences from Spain, India, the Middle East and beyond. The impressive inclusions of the RESERVE PLAN (dine around options, free flow of Champagne, SPA treatments) are enhanced by the breathtaking house reef and facilities for adults and children, an eco-friendly artificial ice skating rink is featured as well!
7 nights from €6,819 per person sharing an Earth Pool Villa Sunrise on All-Inclusive. STAY: 01 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2022.