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One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives “The jewel in the crown of the Maldives…Reethi Rah features tropical materials such as teak, rattan, mahogany and coconut shell, offering both privacy and space.’’

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Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman “The resort, built in the style of a local village, nestles comfortably between the mountains and a mile long sandy beach at Zighy Bay, its unspoilt purity complemented by a deep-turquoise ocean.’’

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We love where you’re going.

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And trust us, so will you. We’ve lived and breathed every destination in this brochure and cherry-picked the ones with added luxury and unabashed ooh la la.

The value’s added with our absolutely unrivalled concierge service and hey, don’t forget that being in the know means that we can always offer the best holiday deal to suit you.

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The world’s your oyster.

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How would you like it served?

If it absolutely has to be a four-poster bed on a beach, a sunset helicopter ride, or a particular one of the 80 kinds of snow (honestly!), we know where in the world to find it.

We’ll only take you to the places we know, because we know you’ll love them.

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Tell us what you like.

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The more we get to know you and your idea of a peach-perfect holiday, the more we can do for you.

See yourself sitting pretty in New York City, or cooling your jets in Cyprus?

Heads Hawaii; tails Thailand?

It all starts with one of us – dedicated to sorting it all out for you – right down to the last linen-crisp detail.

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And now for some pure magic.

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Unadulterated luxury’s one thing; making it the stuff of memory requires a little bit of abracadabra... and it’s all about what and who we know.

Where do you get the best Hammam in Marrakech? Who mixes the best martini in Miami?

What’s the only seriously stylish way to cruise the Amalfi coast?

We’ll take you to the most amazing places in the world. And then we’ll make them magical.

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From the coolest ski resorts to the hottest beaches, we’ve got it covered.

Exclusive venues with pure luxury; we will help find the best for you in the Caribbean, Mexico, USA and Canada.

Or check out Europe and North Africa for something a little closer to home. Satisfy your taste for the exotic in the Indian Ocean, Middle East or the Far East.

Or if cool is more your style, how about chilling in one of Switzerland’s glamorous ski resorts or the laid back, outback of the Rockies.

If this still isn’t enough, our tailor-made programme provides a range of adventures. Choose from Africa, India, Bhutan, the Far East, Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

We live the places you’ll love.

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Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives

INDIAN OCEAN Impossibly blue skies, white sandy beaches, crystal clear oceans.

We’d pinch you but you’re not dreaming.

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We live the places you’ll love.

Imagine snorkelling in Huvafen Fushi in the Maldives, where you’ll see the most amazing coloured coral and sea life. Once a week you can even watch the wild stingrays being fed.

MAIN IMAGE: Huvafen Fushi, North MalĂŠ Atoll, Maldives

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Tiny teardrop islands like nowhere else on earth. Explore their crystal-clear lagoons and make footprints in their powder-white sands.

Whether the resorts are reached by speedboat or seaplane from

and spa treatments on their menus, and all serve a delightful blend of

Malé, they each have their own unique personality. Choose between

east-meets-west cuisine, enhanced by discreet but friendly service.

rustic hideaways that are the very definition of barefoot luxury or

For something different choose one of the three luxurious fully-

international resorts with plenty of activities. Many resorts boast

crewed, three-bedroom yachts from ‘Sultans of the Seas’ perfect for

suites that are stilted above the lagoons or have private access to

exploring. The driest seasons are between November and April and

pristine beaches. The warm seas of the Maldives have high visibility

with many flights to the Maldives connecting over Dubai or Doha, why

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• Enjoy romantic sandbank dining • Go surfing or deep-sea fishing

Flights • British Airways (direct) from London Gatwick • Emirates (via Dubai) from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow • Sri Lankan (direct) from London Heathrow • Qatar Airways (via Doha) from London Heathrow and Manchester

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Alifu Atoll W Retreat & Spa Constance Halaveli Resort Alifu Dhaalu Atoll DIVA Maldives

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North Malé Atoll One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives Huvafen Fushi Baros Maldives Coco Palm Bodu Hithi Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa Soneva Gili by Six Senses Vivanta by Taj – Coral Reef South Malé Atoll Cocoa Island Taj Exotica Resort & Spa

Seenu Atoll Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa

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Lhaviyani Atoll Kanuhura

Baa Atoll Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru Soneva Fushi by Six Senses

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One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives

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North Malé Atoll

The über-luxury One&Only Reethi Rah offers levels of style and sophistication unsurpassed in the Maldives.

Situated on one of the largest islands in North Malé Atoll, this resort is surrounded by powder-soft beaches and turquoise bays. The resort villas are discreetly placed along the shore, with Beach Villas secluded by lush greenery and Water Villas set above the clear, protected waters of the lagoon. Villas have generous exterior spaces, all with private verandahs – 37 with private pools. Many of the activities on offer take advantage of the idyllic setting: desert island picnics, dolphin watching and world-class diving. If you desire solitude, seek out one of the quiet hammocks located

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throughout the island. ESPA brings healing traditions from around the

Accommodation: 98 Beach Villas and 32 Water Villas

world to the impressive One&Only Spa, where guests can experience custom-designed treatments. Children of all ages are welcome at the KidsOnly Club with fully supervised activities, dedicated pool and meal times. Culinary delights include the eclectic Reethi Restaurant serving a fusion of Asian-Mediterranean cuisine; Tapasake featuring modern Japanese and Fanditha which offers relaxed Middle Eastern fare.

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

Transfer: 75 minutes by motor yacht from Malé Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Beach Villa – Breakfast 7 nights from £4410 – High Season 7 nights from £3740 – Low Season

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Whichever villa you choose, your own piece of paradise awaits – and there’s nothing that quite rivals a candlelit dinner overlooking the gentle Indian Ocean.

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DIVA Maldives

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Dhidhoofinolhu

This resort unites great design with a raft of leisure facilities and is next to the Maldives’ best dive sites.

Located in the Maldives’ largest Marine Protected Area, with a prime diving site on its doorstep, four kilometres of sandy beach and architecture and design by two of the greatest names in the business.

All accommodation is in traditional Maldivian style and built using indigenous materials. Water Villas are located at the two farthest ends of the island, with the Prestige Water Villas offering maximum privacy –

Facts and prices Accommodation: 145 Villas, 12 Junior Suites and 36 Deluxe Rooms Transfer: 25 minutes by seaplane from Malé Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Deluxe Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £2830 – High Season 7 nights from £2475 – Low Season

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built on stilts, they have direct access to the lagoon. Beach Pool Villas have a garden with a private pool, and families are well catered for with inter-connecting Deluxe Rooms, Family Water Villas and kids’ and teens’ clubs. Leisure facilities include two pools, the Infinity spa with overwater treatment rooms, a five-star dive centre offering PADI tuition, tennis courts and a gym. The Boathouse is where water-based activities begin, including snorkelling and diving off dhonis to see parrot fish, stingrays and even whale sharks. Indian Ocean, Japanese and Italian cuisines are offered at the resort’s seven restaurants.

We love The blissful lagoon setting, perfect for gentle swimming and snorkelling, as well as some of the best diving in the Maldives.

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Huvafen Fushi

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North Malé Atoll

Start your holiday as you mean to go on – sit back and relax as you skim across the reefs on the hotel’s private speedboat.

Choose between a Beach Bungalow set directly on the sandy beach, or a breezy Lagoon Bungalow set on decking above the sparkling azure water. The bungalows are perfect examples of island chic: thatching, Frette linen, private freshwater pool, sala with plunge pool... the list goes on. For the last word in pampered luxury, take your pick of two Ocean Pavilions; set 200 metres out in the ocean and facing the sunset, they offer designer fittings, a private infinity pool, generously proportioned three-tier deck and dining room with floor to ceiling glass windows. Why

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not combine your land-based stay with a night or two aboard an ultra

Accommodation: 40 Bungalows and 3 Pavilions

luxury dhoni – a traditional hand-crafted Maldivian sail boat? This awardwinning Per AQUUM retreat also has a few other surprises up its sleeve, including the world’s first glass-walled underwater spa treatment rooms.

Still looking for that something extra? Join the sommelier at Vinum, a regular wine tasting class or venture out to explore the house reef with the marine biology team.

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

Transfer: 25 minutes by speedboat from Malé Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Beach Bungalow with Plunge Pool – Breakfast 7 nights from £4100 – High Season 7 nights from £3055 – Low Season

We love The underwater spa treatment rooms in LIME – they are surreal, the only of their kind in the world, and an absolute must!

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Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

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Baa Atoll

This Four Seasons resort embodies the essence of castaway bliss alongside the natural wonders of the Maldives.

Occupying an isolated position in the northern Baa Atoll, Landaa Giraavaru is a natural wonderland fringed by a two kilometre lagoon and a mesmerising house reef. Vast land-based accommodations hidden down dense jungle paths offer masses of indoor and outdoor space, all with private pools and direct beach access. Water villas, some with pools, feature extensive terraces, sea-gazing lofts and direct sea access.

Facts and prices Accommodation: 102 Bungalows and Villas Transfer: 45 minutes by seaplane from Malé Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Beach Bungalow with Pool – Breakfast 7 nights from £4610 – High Season 7 nights from £3660 – Low Season

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Recreational facilities include a multi-award-winning Spa and Ayurvedic Retreat; plus an opportunity to visit and join in with the pioneering conservation projects in the Marine Discovery Centre or venture into the lagoon and beyond for watersports or cultural excursions. End your day in one of the four diverse restaurants offering a selection of cuisine, including Morroccan and Lebanese inspired at Al Barakat, or a romantic candlelit dinner in your villa, on a floating platform or secluded on a private sandbank. For the ultimate Maldivian adventure, why not combine your stay with a cruise onboard the Four Seasons Explorer?

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The perfect balance of luxury and nature, rounded off with a bespoke treatment at the Ayurvedic Retreat – a first for Four Seasons.

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Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa

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North Malé Atoll

Experience a world-class and charming Maldivian village setting infused with exceptional Four Seasons service.

Kuda Huraa offers luxurious accommodations that fringe the island and feature ‘modern tropical’ styling in keeping with the resort’s relaxed vibe.

Beach Bungalows and Pavilions each have a plunge pool and garden whilst Water Bungalows offer views across the Indian Ocean, with direct access from private sundecks to the lagoon below. Facilities include the Tropicsurf Surf School, with courses for guests aged six and above, a ‘drop-edge’ pool with a swim-up bar, watersports, a gym, big-game fishing, shark safaris, dolphin cruises and a PADI dive centre. The Island

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Spa, set on its own tiny island, is accessed by wooden dhonis and offers

Accommodation: 96 Pavilions and Bungalows

Asian-inspired treatments in seven overwater pavilions. The resort has four restaurants including the stunning Baraabaru, which specialises in fine Indian cuisine, with Asian and Italian fare served in other venues. The resort is also the home port of the Four Seasons Explorer, a three-deck 11-cabin luxury catamaran that sails the pristine waters of the Maldives on three, four-or seven-night cruises.

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Transfer: 25 minutes by boat from Malé Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Sunrise Beach Bungalow with Pool – Breakfast 7 nights from £4385 – High Season 7 nights from £3455 – Low Season

We love Taking a cruise round the delightful islands – guests have access to an 11-cabin, three-deck luxury catamaran!

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Cocoa Island

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South Malé Atoll

With a sublime spa, Cocoa Island lies in the South Malé Atoll, a white-sand paradise melting into deep cerulean blue.

Cocoa knows how to indulge its guests: the COMO Shambhala Retreat is dedicated to renewing the body’s energies, overseen by master therapists and a resident yoga teacher. Suites are inspired by local dhoni boats, reached via walkways stretching out into the lagoon. There are only 17 suites, 10 Loft Villas, two two-bedroom COMO villas and four one-bedroom villas, each with foot-in-the-sea sundecks, their clean-

Facts and prices Accommodation: 33 Rooms and Suites Transfer: 40 minutes by speedboat from Malé Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Dhoni Suite – Breakfast 7 nights from £3455 – High Season 7 nights from £2940 – Low Season

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lined, white interiors reminiscent of a Hamptons beach house. From your platform bed, watch fishermen traverse a calm sea. Water-based activities include scuba-diving, which is amongst the region’s best, sailing, canoeing and fishing, although those seeking nothing more than sun can head straight for the infinity-edge swimming pool or whitesand beach. The food makes the best of nature’s larder, featuring fresh seafood cooked in Keralan style. Dine feet-in-the-sand at the main restaurant, Ufaa, beneath an Kajan pavilion and Maldivian sky. Solicit the solitude and feel rested for the silence Cocoa affords.

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Totally secluded from the outside world and with a no-children policy, this paradise redefines ‘relaxation’.

Accessible only by speedboat from Malé airport, this tiny, gorgeous island set in a tranquil, shallow lagoon is ringed by dazzling, palm-shaded white sand and a reef vibrant with marine life. Its teak and sandstone thatched-roof villas, some lining the crushed-coral sand, some on stilts above the shimmering water, are elegant in design with Maldivian touches, in their simplicity, but jaw-dropping contemporary opulence

Facts and prices Accommodation: 75 Villas Transfer: 25 minutes by speedboat from Malé Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Deluxe Villa – Breakfast 7 nights from £3240 – High Season 7 nights from £2755 – Low Season

comes in the form of four-poster beds draped in muted silks, billowing linen curtains, stand-alone stone tubs, private plunge pools and waterfall showers in walled, flower-lined gardens. Undisturbed by noise (reinforced by a no-children policy), outsiders or traffic, the relaxation is complete at The Spa, and complemented by fabulous, over-water restaurants and extraordinary 24-hour personalised service, but it can be leavened by snorkelling or scuba-diving among the turtles in the warm, crystal-clear waters, or by a ‘Nooma’ traditional sailing dhoni cruise – although with Champagne and canapés in hand, naturally.

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Coco Palm Bodu Hithi

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North Malé Atoll

This contemporary resort is situated on one of the most stunning private islands in the Maldives.

Just 40 minutes by speedboat from Malé, this sister resort to Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, provides an extensive range of villas and residences blending contemporary design with tropical inspiration.

Land-based Island Villas afford direct access to the beach, while most accommodation is stilted above the water; the overwater Club Palm Villas are set apart from the main island, giving greater privacy. Large bedrooms, spacious bathrooms and outdoor sundecks are common to all, together with a personal bar, plasma screen TV/DVD player and air

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conditioning. Treatments from Indonesia, Thailand and India are offered

Accommodation: 76 Villas and 24 Club Coco Palm Villas

at the Coco Spa, where Ayurvedic-inspired skincare products help create a sense of wellbeing. Relaxation of a different kind is found at the yoga pavilions, tennis court and infinity pool. Watersports including waterskiing and scuba-diving are arranged at the sports centre as well as catamaran excursions. A choice of six restaurants await bringing fusion cuisine to Asian and European dishes.

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Transfer: 40 minutes by speedboat from Malé Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Island Villa – Breakfast 7 nights from £3075 – High Season 7 nights from £2455 – Low Season

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Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa

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Addu Atoll

A boutique-style resort offering the best in beachside luxury complemented by impeccable service and hospitality.

Fringed with over six kilometres of picturesque coastline and covered in lush vegetation, 17,000 coconut palms, natural lagoons and nature trails, this boutique-style resort is a haven of beauty and relaxation. With two kilometres of breathtaking white-sand beaches, the panoramic views from the resort’s spacious private ocean retreats and tropical Tree House Villas are spectacular. Guests can choose from six stylishly furnished accommodation options, all of which boast the perfect combination of luxury and comfortable island living. Two restaurants specialise in international cuisine with a Mediterranean touch, as well as Indian Ocean specialities. Leisure activities include innovative treatments at CHI, The Spa which offers the ultimate in pampering and features a yoga pavilion overlooking the sea, impressive snorkelling just a short distance from the shore, speedboat rides to explore neighbouring islands and cycling. For those who seek an experience with a difference, take a cruise on a luxury yacht for lunch on the equator.

Facts and prices Accommodation: 142 Villas Transfer: 1 hour 10 minutes by inter-island flights from Malé Airport then an 8 minute boat ride from Gan Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Villa with Private Pool – Breakfast 7 nights from £4670 – High Season 7 nights from £3790 – Low Season

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W Retreat & Spa – Maldives

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North Ari Atoll

Jet set to this island playground for grown ups only; an ultra chic resort surrounded by turquoise waters, house reef and white sands.

W’s lifestyle concept has arrived in the Maldives: cool, contemporary living in a fantasy island concept, enhanced by ‘whatever you want, whenever you want it’ – the group’s wish-fulfilment service. The traditional Maldivian exteriors of the overwater and beach conceal their sleek interiors. Each features indoor and outdoor living areas with Bose sound system, TV and DVD, plunge pool, daybed, outdoor shower and a

Facts and prices Accommodation: 78 Villas Transfer: 40 minutes by seaplane from Malé Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Beach Oasis – Breakfast 7 nights from £4645 – High Season 7 nights from £3605 – Low Season

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barbecue for private dining. The three restaurants and three bars are as imaginative as you would expect: Fire is reminiscent of a jungle barbecue; Kitchen reinterprets modern bistro food; and the romantic overwater Fish serves seafood with an Asian twist. Take advantage of Sweet Spots: stations dotted around the resort offering complimentary ice cream and soft drinks. Facilities include Sweat, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, watersports including glass kayaks, a dive centre and the Away Spa, or rent your own exclusive island. End the day with drinks at the SIP lounge and dancing at 15BELOW nightclub which is host to international DJs.

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A truly magical resort that is a member of Leading Small Hotels of the World, suitable for families and couples alike.

Surrounded by turquoise seas, Kanuhura enjoys an enviable location on the eastern rim of the Lhaviyani Atoll. Only one third of the 1,000 metrelong island has been developed; this is barefoot luxury at its best. Ninetyfive villas await, thoughtfully sited in tropical gardens, on the edge of the beach or over the tranquil lagoon. Appointed to the highest standard, general amenities include king-size beds, outdoor showers, natural

Facts and prices Accommodation: 95 Luxury Villas Transfer: 40 minutes by seaplane from Malé Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Beach Villa – Breakfast 7 nights from £3060 – High Season 7 nights from £2720 – Low Season

stone bathtubs and private verandahs. The Duplex Villas are particularly suitable for families. The Lhaviyani Atoll is home to a kaleidoscope of underwater marine life; Kanuhura provides the chance to windsurf, sail and water-ski whilst a PADI Gold Palm certified dive centre is available for diving enthusiasts. Younger guests are well catered for in their excellent children’s club. Relaxation is key: there is the large freshwater pool and powder soft sands, whilst the Spa offers an endless selection of holistic treatments. Located on an exclusive island, Kandu restaurant is only accessible by boat, serving the finest fresh grilled cuisine.

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Soneva Fushi by Six Senses

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Baa Atoll

Soneva Fushi offers the ultimate island experience – 65 rustic villas on a private 100 acre islet surrounded by a coral lagoon.

The resort concept is a luxury version of the ‘Crusoe’ experience; each of its rustic chic villas are loaded with comforts yet care has been taken to make the resort environmentally friendly. Every villa has an open-air bathroom set in private gardens leading onto a personal stretch of beach; many with private pools, some with spa suites and all with butler service.

There are 10 Soneva Fushi Villa Suites; one also has a tree house two metres above beach level and a private pool, perfect for families. Each of these Villa Suites is spacious and rustic in style, while the Jungle Reserve

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features an additional spa suite and gym. Resort menus benefit from the

Accommodation: 65 Villas

abundance of fresh fish; dining venues include the treetop restaurant Fresh in the Garden, Sense by the Beach which serves Peruvian and Japanese cuisine or dine on the private sandbank. An abundance of recreational facilities await including the PADI dive school, and an openair cinema, or why not gaze at the stars in the new observatory; while those in need of pampering should head to the Six Senses Spa.

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

Transfer: 30 minutes by seaplane from Malé Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Crusoe Villa – Room Only 7 nights from £4585 – High Season 7 nights from £3160 – Low Season

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Soneva Gili by Six Senses

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North Malé Atoll

An all-water villa resort considered the best of its kind in the world, Soneva Gili sits on an island with just 45 luxury villas.

The Villa Suites have been designed to take full advantage of their setting and feature outdoor sitting areas, open-air bathrooms and both overwater and rooftop sundecks. Residences are larger and include a kitchenette and living room. Seven Crusoe Residences stand alone in the middle of the lagoon, accessed by boat, and are perfect for honeymooners. For the ultimate luxury, the Private Reserve has two master suites plus a guest room, private spa, two boats and a Mr and Mrs Friday on call at all times.

Only natural materials are used in the interior designs, whilst amenities

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include air conditioning, minibars, satellite TV, DVDs and CD players.

Accommodation: 45 Villas, Suites and Residences

Delicious meals are served in the Japanese/Peruvian restaurant Sense by the Sea, the alfresco restaurant, overwater bar, organic vegetable garden, gourmet cellar or on the deck of your villa. General facilities include the main pool, PADI dive centre and complimentary windsurfing, sailing and tennis. The overwater Six Senses Spa offers a range of beauty and body treatments, sauna and steam rooms.

Transfer: 15 minutes by speedboat from Malé Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Soneva Gili Villa Suite – Room Only 7 nights from £4195 – High Season 7 nights from £5435 – Low Season

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Constance Halaveli Resort

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North Ari Atoll

A luxury hideaway in a wonderful setting with spectacular seascapes and beachside villas that will take your breath away.

This property is located in North Ari Atoll, west of the main atoll of Malé, and is situated near three of the best diving sites in the Maldives.

All Water Villas have their own private pools facing the beach with spectacular views over the crystal-clear sea. Beach Villas also have their own private pools and in addition, the Double Storey Villas have a private garden perfect for families. A choice of three restaurants await: Jahaz –

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the main restaurant and bar serves an international menu; the speciality restaurant Jing is raised above the water on stilts and serves a fusion of

Accommodation: 85 Villas and 1 Presidential Villa

Asian and European cuisine; and Meeru, The Beach Bar and Grill ensures

Transfer: 25 minutes by seaplane from Malé Airport

all other tastes are met. This resort offers a plethora of activities including

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Water Villa – Breakfast 7 nights from £4470 – High Season 7 nights from £3555 – Low Season

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tennis, the exquisite Le Spa de Constance, snorkelling, non-motorised watersports and fishing. Romantic excursions to deserted islands can also be arranged. Children are well looked after at the children’s club, available for four-to-twelve-year-olds. It is a secluded and magical place, the perfect destination for couples and families alike.

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Vivanta by Taj – Coral Reef

This award-winning resort is built over one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives.

It’s hard to beat the views over endless turquoise water at this stunning luxury resort.

Tastefully appointed villas bring you unstinted luxury in an elegant, yet

Vivanta has it all with beachside and waterfront villas complete with

informal environment. All villas and suites provide the ultimate in privacy

private decks. This recently renovated resort is the embodiment of

and luxury with Beach Villa Suites offering a two-level residence with

luxurious relaxation. After a pre-dinner cocktail at the open-air Reef Bar,

private courtyard, plunge pool and a private spa treatment room. The

choose from two restaurants offering à la carte innovative, delicious

overwater Deluxe Lagoon Villas each have their own private sundeck,

international cuisine. Enjoy the marine heaven on your doorstep with

and plunge pool open on to the lagoon. Enjoy a culinary adventure with

some of the world’s best diving at the hotel’s own house reef and

Pan-Asian, à la carte fine-dining world cuisine. The Jiva Grande Spa is a

shipwreck. Those looking for pampering can indulge themselves with

private island sanctuary, providing holistic Indian therapies.

rejuvenating and holistic treatments at the Jiva Spa.

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Accommodation: 62 Villas

Accommodation: 62 Villas

Transfer: 15 minutes by Speedboat from Malé Airport

Transfer: 50 minutes by speedboat from Malé Airport

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Lagoon Villa – Breakfast 7 nights from £4000 – High Season 7 nights from £3060 – Low Season

Beach Bungalow – Breakfast 7 nights from £2510 – High Season 7 nights from £2105 – Low Season

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Mauritius

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Indian Ocean

This paradisiacal island is blessed with white-sand beaches and clear turquoise waters. Its luxury hotels are simply the perfect finishing touches.

An ultimate tropical island destination, Mauritius proclaims coral

echo those found only in the Far East. Glamorous casinos, world-

sands and turquoise waters enhanced by a cornucopia of beach

class spas and championship golf courses are also available, whilst

resorts that know the true meaning of the word ‘luxury’. While it is

a particularly relaxed attitude towards children ensures guests of all

undoubtedly small and remote, there is nothing parochial about this

ages feel welcome. Take a catamaran trip, one of the best ways of

island, its French, Creole and Oriental influences ensuring the highest

exploring the Indian Ocean, with a shopping excursion into the capital,

international standards. Dining here is a true epicurean experience,

Port Louis. Visit year-round, expect increased temperatures and

hotel rooms are the very definition of tropical luxury, and service levels

rainfall between January and April.

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The Oberoi Mauritius Port Louis

Constance Le Prince Maurice One&Only Le Saint GĂŠran Constance Belle Mare Plage Resort & Villas The Residence Le Touessrok Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita

Sugar Beach

Paradis Hotel & Golf Club Les Pavillons Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa

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Shanti Maurice, A Nira Resort

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Royal Palm Trou aux Biches Resort & Spa

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One&Only Le Saint Géran

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Mauritius

Relaxed yet sophisticated, this retreat offers luxury and refinement and is considered amongst the best in the world.

Set amidst 60 acres of gardens on its own private peninsula, this resort is fringed by over a mile of white-sand beach. Each of its luxury suites have terraces or balconies that look out towards the sea or lagoon, and feature 24-hour personalised butler service. Restaurants include the delightful poolside and oceanview venue La Terrasse; Spoon des Îles serving gourmet fare created by Michelin-star chef Alain Ducasse, whilst Rasoi by Vineet offers a modern-Indian menu by Michelin-star chef Vineet Bhatia. One&Only Spa is a discreet sanctuary with its own private

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lap pool and state-of-the-art fitness centre; its comprehensive list of

Accommodation: 162 Suites and The Villa

treatments enhanced by the services of the Personal Training Centre. The KidsOnly Club offers an array of facilities, whilst recreational diversions include the 9-hole Gary Player golf course in the grounds and the Peter Burwash International Tennis Academy. Watersports include waterskiing, scuba-diving, deep-sea-fishing, and the International Kiteboarding Organisation offers novice to advanced instruction.

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

Transfer: 45 minutes by car from Mauritius Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Junior Suite – Breakfast 7 nights from £3455 – High Season 7 nights from £2475 – Low Season

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We love The round-the-clock butler, who really will go out of his way to make your stay as luxurious and memorable as possible.

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Le Touessrok

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Mauritius

Modern luxury living and a paradise setting have made award-winning Le Touessrok one of Mauritius’ most famous names.

Le Touessrok, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World is arranged over the mainland and two nearby islands, Ile aux Cerfs and Ilôt Mangénie which are accessed by private boat. Perfect white-sand beaches, calm lagoons and beautifully landscaped gardens form an idyllic tropical setting. Each room has its own butler for personalised, round-the-clock service. There are three villas each designed with

Facts and prices Accommodation: 200 Guest Rooms, Suites and 3 Villas Transfer: 45 minutes by car from Mauritius Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Deluxe Room – Half Board 7 nights from £3170 – High Season 7 nights from £2280 – Low Season

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

a secluded garden and terrace, infinity-edge pool and ocean views.

A long-standing A-list destination, Le Touessrok unites its luxury accommodation with leisure facilities that have a celebrity edge: a Givenchy spa, Matt Roberts fitness centre and Bernhard Langerdesigned 18-hole golf course on its own island. Restaurants include Safran, serving modern Indian cuisine, Three Nine Eight, serving cuisine from around the world and Barlens, situated on the beachside and offering sushi, Japanese grills and salads within an Asian-inspired interior. Other facilities include two pools, tennis, sailing and watersports.

We love The Givenchy Spa, one of the few found in the world, with its Exclusive Givenchy treatment combining three heavenly body conditioning processes.

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Sugar Beach

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Mauritius

A wonderful resort with a spectacular beachfront, stunning gardens and a plethora of activities on its doorstep.

Plantation-style elegance doesn’t get better than this. Situated on the island’s west coast, Sugar Beach’s landscaped tropical gardens lead onto over half a kilometre of sandy beaches with crystal-clear water stretching into the distance. The architecture is contemporary plantation style and the design throughout is flawless with light, airy and spacious rooms all with balconies and daybeds. With 30 acres of beautiful gardens, an impressive selection of land-based and watersports on offer, a world-class spa, gym and Hammam, there truly is something

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for everyone. The Sun Kids’ Club provides daily entertainment for four-

Accommodation: 258 Guest Rooms and Suites

to eleven-year olds. Kick back with a drink in one of the bars; savour Mauritian, Mediterranean and international cuisine at the wide choice of restaurants and cafés; or use the in-room dining service to enjoy the privacy of your room. There’s even a Beach Trolley Bar to ensure that all guests have the refreshments they need while relaxing on the beach – a testament to how seriously Sugar Beach takes luxurious relaxation.

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

Transfer: 1 hour by car from Mauritius Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Standard Room – Half Board 7 nights from £2260 – High Season 7 nights from £1915 – Low Season

We love The fabulous oceanfront setting and mouth-watering cuisine at The Plantation and the private butler service; simply ask and you shall receive..!

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The Residence

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The Residence Mauritius offers a spectacular beachfront setting combined with exceptional service and great views.

Ideally suited to couples and families alike, this plantation-style resort provides colonial-style rooms with views of the five hectares of gardens or panoramas of the ocean and kilometre of white-sand beach.

Private butlers come with every room, ensuring every request is met.

Spacious rooms and suites are decorated in cooling neutral tones and are equipped with every comfort, including flatscreen TVs, internet access, tea and coffee making facilities, personal bars and expansive patios or balconies. The stunning Colonial Ocean Front Suites also

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offer the complimentary use of an in-suite personal computer. A range

Accommodation: 163 Guest Rooms

of watersports, an oceanfront pool and gym await, while children are entertained with a wide spectrum of activities in the professionally run and free-of-charge Kids’ Club (three-to twelve-year-olds). The Sanctuary Spa is perfect for those wanting to be pampered, offering a range of treatments using Carita products. Menus feature Creole and seafood specialities, as well as modern European dishes with an ethnic twist.

Transfer: 45 minutes by car from Mauritius Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Garden View Room – Half Board 7 nights from £2200 – High Season 7 nights from £1965 – Low Season

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We love Laying back and enjoying the private garden views from the sunken marble baths. Pure bliss!

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The Oberoi Mauritius

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Mauritius

This Small Luxury Hotel of the World combines the very best of Asian, African and European traditions.

Picturesquely located on 600 metres of pristine oceanfront at Turtle Bay, 15 minutes from Grand Baie, The Oberoi is committed to providing its guests with privacy, hospitality and above all, exclusivity. Its 71 Luxury Pavilions and Villas with Private Pool and Garden languish amidst 20 acres of gardens; their natural furnishings and discreet colour schemes complemented by contemporary comforts such as villa-bars and satellite

Facts and prices Accommodation: 71 Guest Rooms Transfer: 40 minutes by car from Mauritius Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Luxury Pavilion – Breakfast 7 nights from £3370 – High Season 7 nights from £2765 – Low Season

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

TVs. The Luxury Pavilions comprise combined bedroom/sitting areas and outdoor terraces, while the larger villas are made for intimate stays and boast alfresco dining areas and courtyard gardens, most with private pools. The holistic Oberoi Spa offers a range of 100 per cent natural treatments; other recreational possibilities include two pools, tennis and watersports, as well as an in-house diving centre and deep-sea fishing.

The open-air restaurants feature French, Creole and Oriental dishes, with lighter fare available in an alfresco setting, all enhanced by exemplary service and splendid views of the ocean.

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Set against lush mountains and fringed by a vast crystal-clear turquoise lagoon, this is a stunning private sanctuary.

The Four Seasons, with its boundless views across the water and exquisite design, offers guests an impeccable retreat. Each of the resort’s spacious villas are designed to inspire a connection with its native surroundings by the use of natural woods and volcanic stone.

Each features a private landscaped terrace with plunge pool, an open-air bathroom with deep soaking tub and a private exotic outdoor garden

Facts and prices Accommodation: 90 Pool Villas, 32 Residence Villas and 1 Presidential Suite Transfer: 45 minutes by car from Mauritius Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Garden Pool Villa – Breakfast 7 nights from £3660 – High Season 7 nights from £2700 – Low Season

shower. Large windows and doors allow seamless indoor/outdoor openair living and include spectacular views in all directions – from the calm, quiet lagoon views from the Ocean and Beach Villas to the backdrop of the Bambou Mountains. Open-air restaurants, a full service spa that hovers above the turquoise waters of the lagoon, tennis courts and complimentary golf on the Ernie Els-designed 18-hole golf course with a final shot that is among the most spectacular in the world, complete the idyll of the resort. The resort also features a complimentary ‘Kids for All Seasons’ Kids’ Club Village, with pool and Karokan Young Adults’ Centre.

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Mauritius

We love ‘Les Petits Princes’, the resort’s mini-club with a dining room, games area and private pool. Then there’s Le Barachois – the only floating restaurant in Mauritius!

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Constance Le Prince Maurice

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Mauritius

This intimate hotel affiliated to Relais & Châteaux is a tribute to the pioneer of the spice trade, Prince Maurice Van Nassau.

Le Prince Maurice is set on an isolated peninsula surrounded by whitesand beaches. Just 89 suites and villas await, some overlooking the beach, others stilted above the lagoon. Villas flaunt Jacuzzi bathtubs and walled courtyards with sunken marble baths; private swimming pools are welcome additions in some, whilst the Princely Suite ranks as the ultimate retreat. Days are devoted to relaxation upon the beach or around the pool, complimentary recreational possibilities include tennis, water-skiing, snorkelling and glass-bottom boat trips. Children between

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four and twelve are well entertained at Les Petits Princes. L’Institut de

Accommodation: 89 Suites and Villas

Guerlain and a beauty and wellness centre pamper the stressed out, whilst a shuttle whisks golfers to complimentary golf at two 18-hole championship courses at nearby Constance Belle Mare Plage. All of the dining experiences are memorable, whether served by the pool, in the open pavilions of the main dining room, or at Le Barachois, a unique floating gourmet restaurant.

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

Transfer: 50 minutes by car from Mauritius Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Junior Suite – Half Board 7 nights from £3060 – High Season 7 nights from £2200 – Low Season

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Les Pavillons

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An elegant, boutique style hotel in a breathtaking lagoon setting, with a pristine beach and outstanding service.

Unassumingly nestled at the foot of the majestic Le Morne Brabant, with nothing but expanses of white sand, verdant nature and the transparent blues of its lagoon setting in sight, Les Pavillons is an immaculate collection of beach residences which bring sophistication and contemporary styling to this delightful corner of Mauritius. Set in lush, tropical gardens and furnished to exceptional standards, all rooms and suites boast terraces or balconies overlooking the sea. The restaurants, of which there are four, offer a wealth of dining experiences and cover

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Mediterranean, Mauritian and Thai flavours. A series of dedicated villas

Accommodation: 149 Guest Rooms and Suites

make up the superb Nymphea Spa, where bespoke hydro-mineral treatments take place against a backdrop of privacy and the sounds of falling water. There are four swimming pools, including an infinity pool which seems to drift off into the ocean. The Twinkle Club will take care of younger guests aged between three and twelve years and there is also a teens’ club for older children.

Transfer: 45 minutes by car from Mauritius Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Superior Room – Half Board 7 nights from £2275 – High Season 7 nights from £1795 – Low Season

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Royal Palm

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Mauritius

A member of The Leading Hotels of The World, Royal Palm is the most prestigious address in the Indian Ocean.

This small and unashamedly elite hotel combines impeccable service with modern comfort. Each of the spacious suites is exquisitely furnished and overlooks one of the best beaches on the island. Bon viveurs can indulge their passion as all dining is à la carte. Lunch at Le Bar Plage redefines the term ‘beach bar’, while the contemporary Natureaty serves creative organic dishes with a sophisticated Asian twist. With an

Facts and prices Accommodation: 84 Suites Transfer: 50 minutes by car from Mauritius Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Junior Suite – Half Board 7 nights from £4115 – High Season 7 nights from £3165 – Low Season

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

international reputation for outstanding cuisine, La Goélette is regarded as one of the best restaurants in Mauritius. For real indulgence head to the luxurious Royal Palm Spa by Clarins and enjoy a lavish menu of pampering, invigorating massages and incredible holistic therapies in one of the largest spas in the Indian Ocean. For the more energetic there is a fitness centre which offers the best cardio fitness equipment, Power Plates and Kinesis as well as tennis, squash and sailing. For children aged between three and twelve, Royal Palm’s Mini Club offers special menus and a host of recreational activities.

We love The Club, a private space reserved for guests of Club Suites – your very own VIP members’ area with British colonial architecture, including a rooftop thatched terrace!

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Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa

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Action-packed or sybaritic, it’s all here for couples or families within this idyllic hideaway in Mauritius.

Of Mauritius’s many five-star resorts this one stands out thanks to its stunning yet tranquil peninsula location. The island’s most scenic shoreline – a white coral beach framed by the dramatic Le Morne mountain – is host to spacious sea-facing suites (some actually on the sand) that complement its beauty with luxury and style. Colonial-style bay windows and furnishings are matched with large terraces or balconies

Facts and prices Accommodation: 172 Suites Transfer: 70 minutes by car from Mauritius Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Junior Suite – Half Board 7 nights from £3800 – High Season 7 nights from £2485 – Low Season

and huge bathrooms in exquisite villas designed to harmonise with the lush tropical gardens. The four world-class restaurants (particularly those with Creole-inspired menus) and magnificent Clarins spa are standouts, but the superb main pool (in addition to the five freshwater swimming pools set among the villas), tennis courts and fitness centre merely hint at the range of complimentary land and water activities on offer (and children have their own supervised club): sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing, diving, snorkelling, glass-bottom boat trips and an 18-hole golf course feature, and all with the excellent service that permeates the whole resort.

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We love The Paradis Golf Club, which fringes the ocean and stretches as far as the Morne Peninsula’s stunning lagoon. And tee-off is just 20 metres from the beach!

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Paradis Hotel & Golf Club

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Mauritius

A paradise for golfers and activity-seekers of all kinds, with total relaxation and ultimate luxury to match.

Located on the spectacular Le Morne Peninsula and surrounded by seven kilometres of beach stretching along a crystal-clear lagoon, this is one of the finest leisure resorts on the planet. The Tony Johnstoneinfluenced 18-hole, par 72 golf course begins just 20 metres from check-in (with the Indian Ocean in the way for some shots!), but the list of complimentary activities on land and water is almost endless: tennis (on six floodlit courts), volleyball, bocce ball, sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing, diving, snorkelling and kayaking all feature. The superb

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and spacious rooms, suites and beachfront private villas, designed and

Accommodation: 100 Rooms, 186 Suites and 13 Villas

furnished in traditional Mauritian style – but with all the mod cons – offer luxury to match, and there’s great dining at Le Blue Marlin (seafood), La Palma (Italian), La Ravanne (Creole) and Le Brabant (international, and overlooking the sea and swimming pool). But some may find the fabulous Spa by Clarins (one of the island’s best) or the stunning white sandy beach are the best wind-downs.

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

Transfer: 70 minutes by car from Mauritius Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Deluxe Room – Half Board 7 nights from £3095 – High Season 7 nights from £2200 – Low Season

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Constance Belle Mare Plage Resort & Villas

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Mauritius

The Belle Mare Plage Resort & Villas boasts standards in keeping with those of its two championship golf courses.

Remarkable for its beachfront setting and sporting facilities, Constance Belle Mare Plage hugs the edge of a long white-sand beach, its waters protected by a coral reef, making it perfect for swimming. In addition to a vast array of watersports, guests can also take advantage of four pools, the Shiseido Spa, tennis, a fitness centre, beauty parlour, a miniclub for four- to twelve-year-olds and two 18-hole championship golf courses, The Legend and The Links – green fees are complimentary on both. The resort’s Prestige Rooms, Junior and Deluxe Suites all

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have sea-facing balconies and facilities that include air conditioning,

Accommodation: 235 Guest Rooms, Suites and 21 Villas

satellite TVs and minibars. The Junior Suites are spacious and feature luxurious bathrooms, whilst the Villas offer an exclusive and intimate option with amenities of the highest standards and a personal ‘maître de villas’ to attend to your every need. A choice of seven restaurants await, including the beachside Indigo for lunches, La Spiaggia for à la carte Mediterranean dishes and the Blue Penny Café for gastronomic cuisine.

Transfer: 45 minutes by car from Mauritius Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Prestige Room – Half Board 7 nights from £1880 – High Season 7 nights from £1530 – Low Season

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Trou aux Biches Resort & Spa

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Mauritius

One of the Indian Ocean’s best-loved luxury holiday destinations has had an upgrade, with striking results and outstanding facilities.

Trou aux Biches on the north-west coast of Mauritius has been something of a legend, with generations of families making it their yearly treat. Put it down to the combination of its superb location on two unspoilt kilometres of sandy beach, its charming cabin-style accommodations and truly world-class service. And anyone who ever fell in love with Trou aux Biches will be intrigued to learn that it has been

Facts and prices Accommodation: 333 Suites and Villas Transfer: 50 minutes by car from Mauritius Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Junior Suite – Half Board 7 nights from £3105 – High Season 7 nights from £2505 – Low Season

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

completely rebuilt from scratch, bringing all the charm and beauty of this much-loved resort up to date with a distinct cool, contemporary finish. That means understated, elegant rooms and suites, some with private pools and beachfront positions and no fewer than six restaurants, meaning you really will be spoilt for choice and a beach-facing Clarins spa fringed by palms, offers a wide selection of treatments for relaxation.

Add a wide range of mostly complimentary sports, both on land and on water, and you’ll agree that the impossible has been achieved: a Trou aux Biches upgrade!

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A beautiful boutique resort with a green conscience, the friendliest staff and exceptional service.

Hugging the powder-white sands of a picture-perfect horseshoe coral cove, with nothing but vivid green sugarcane fields behind and close to the charming town of St. Felix, is the boutique Shanti Maurice. A recent re-launch has brought off-the-scale levels of luxury and wow factor to this ground-breaking enclave – ground-breaking for its environmental conscience and self-sufficient leanings, from sourcing most of the

Facts and prices Accommodation: 61 Villas and Suites Transfer: 40 minutes by car from Mauritius Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Junior Suite with Ocean View – Breakfast 7 nights from £3305 – High Season 7 nights from £2850 – Low Season

restaurants’ ingredients from the island’s farmers, to employing almost exclusively local staff. Shanti Maurice is knock-you-down gorgeousness with a heart. The 61 suites and villas are spread over 36 acres, each with oodles of space, with all 17 villas overlooking the Indian Ocean and coming with outdoor rain shower, private pool and dining pavilion. The design is contemporary with traditional Mauritian and African references, making them environmentally low-sensory high-impact. Dining is nothing short of extraordinary, with three sumptious experiences to choose from, and the fabulas Nira Spa, the largest spa in the region.

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Seychelles

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Indian Ocean

A collection of idyllic islands adrift in the Indian Ocean, home to some of the rarest species of flora and fauna on earth, are just waiting for the chance to seduce you.

Consisting of 115 granite and coral islands, the Seychelles are home

revelled in these islands, whilst scuba-divers and deep-sea fishermen

to some of the rarest species of flora and fauna on earth – the islands

have never really discovered anywhere better. As each island has

pride themselves upon the conservation policies which are in place to

its own identity, island-hopping remains de rigeur, holidays usually

protect them. Scenically, the Seychelles have always been suggestive

involving a few nights on the main island of Mahé, followed by stays

of the original Garden of Eden and now offers deluxe resorts that do

on Praslin and the smaller ‘whole-island’ resorts such as Frégate,

them full justice. The islands have ensured they keep up with all the

North or Sainte Anne. Temperatures vary little, so visit these islands at

modern trends, yet beachcombers and bird lovers alike have always

any time.

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Flights • Air Seychelles (direct) from London Heathrow and London Gatwick • Emirates (via Dubai) from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow

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Constance Lémuria Resort North Island

PRASLIN AIRPORT

Victoria Frégate Island Private Sainte Anne Resort & Spa

Constance Ephélia Resort MAIA Luxury Resort & Spa

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles Banyan Tree Seychelles

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MAIA Luxury Resort & Spa

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Mahé

A beachfront Seychellois retreat geared towards total peace, this tranquil all-villa resort is the place to unwind.

MAIA stretches along 12 hectares of pristine beachfront on the secluded Anse Louis. This is a real sanctuary where days can be spent in your stylish oceanfront villa or lounging by an infinity-edge pool with your personal butler on call who can look after the children too. All villas have uninterrupted 180-degree sea views: take them in from your outdoor gazebo with oversized daybed or from your own pool, whilst dedicated

Facts and prices Accommodation: 30 Villas Transfer: 25 minutes by car from Mahé Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Ocean View Villa – Breakfast 7 nights from £5850 – High Season 7 nights from £5590 – Low Season

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

pamperers will adore the outdoor double bath and bath menu with candles and oils. En-suite dining facilities, flatscreen TV, DVD, iPod station and a surround sound system also feature. When you’re ready to meet the world, head to the large pool overlooking the ocean, sunbathe on the almost deserted beach, snorkel or visit the outer islands by boat or helicopter. Discover the Boutique Spa with Self-Shiatsu, Qi Gong or yoga classes, and enjoy face and body treatments in the MAIA Spa by La Prairie. Flexible menus abound so a unique culinary experience can be created just for you.

We love The Coco de Mer ‘ritual for two’ at the secluded spa, perched at the top of the hill with views of Petite Anse.

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Four Seasons Resort Seychelles

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A heavenly combination of breathtaking natural surroundings and the ultimate in luxurious design and service.

Perched on a hilltop overlooking a crescent shaped, white-sand beach and surrounded by an emerald green jungle leading down to the sea below, the Four Seasons Resort Seychelles has truly achieved the sublime. The resort is an extension of its stunning surroundings, comprising 67 villas and suites that descend to the secluded Petite Anse beach below. Each of the beautifully decorated villas has its own

Facts and prices Accommodation: 67 Villas and Suites Transfer: 30 minutes by car from Mahé Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Garden View Villa – Breakfast 7 nights from £3650 – High Season 7 nights from £3050 – Low Season

infinity-edge plunge pool and open-air shower and is designed to make the most of their breathtaking views over the azure sea below. The hilltop spa offers the height of indulgent, revitalising and invigorating treatments whilst the sophisticated and atmospheric restaurants and bars offer mouth-watering menus to enjoy and spectacular views to amaze. There’s also an outdoor pool, a catalogue of watersports from snorkelling to windsurfing and a comprehensive sports centre. Children are well catered for with dedicated facilities including their own amenities and the Kids for All Seasons activity programme.

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Constance Ephélia Resort

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Mahé

A child-friendly paradise where the emphasis is on local beauty and man-made pampering, all delivered with great élan.

Two of the most beautiful beaches on the paradise island of Mahé play host to the resort named after the beautiful local goddess Ephélia, which looks out from its lush green home across the marine national park of Port Launay. International-level glamour meets local tradition in accommodations that beautifully balance old with new, with natural materials used throughout while facilities are up-to-the-minute impressive. Choose a hillside villa or maybe something on the beach, or perhaps a bed that looks out across infinity pools onto the tropical

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landscape and eventually the sea. The Shiseido spa, with an outdoor

Accommodation: 43 Villas and 184 Suites

pool, offers 21st century pampering with time-honoured local charm, while five restaurants and bars, all created to give off a different vibe, satisfy your every whim. Children are more than welcome, with a MiniClub offering to take anyone between the ages of four and twelve on an adventure of their own while you relax amidst what must be one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in the world.

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

Transfer: 45 minutes by car from Mahé Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Junior Suite – Half Board 7 nights from £2910 – High Season 7 nights from £1945 – Low Season

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Banyan Tree Seychelles

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Mahé

This intimate villa resort has introduced the high standards of one of the Orient’s most charming hotel companies.

A truly special place to stay on Mahé, Banyan Tree Seychelles is a luxurious villa resort languishing on beautiful Intendance Bay, surrounded by swaying palms, takamaka trees and the tranquil waters of the Indian Ocean. The 60 individual air-conditioned villas convey a strong sense of place; their exteriors constructed from natural materials, their spacious interiors furnished with artefacts that reflect the Seychellois culture. A choice of hillside and beachfront locations await, each with private pools and some featuring outdoor jet pools as an added luxury. General in-villa

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amenities include mini-bars, with the option of private destination dining

Accommodation: 60 Villas

for those romantic souls. La Varangue bar and three enticing restaurants cater for those in a more congenial frame of mind with exceptional levels of service throughout the resort. For relaxation, The Banyan Tree Spa offers a full range of treatments and beauty therapies based on a fusion of Eastern and Western rejuvenation techniques. Other facilities include an infinity pool, tennis court and gym.

Transfer: 30 minutes by car from Mahé Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Hillside Pool Villa – Breakfast 7 nights from £4275 – High Season 7 nights from £3640 – Low Season

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We love Having one of the largest marine parks in the Indian Ocean at your disposal. A trip to Moyenne Island, 15 minutes by boat, is unmissable!

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Sainte Anne Resort & Spa

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Sainte Anne Island

One of the most exclusive retreats in the Seychelles, set upon a magical 500-acre private island.

Imagine having the run of a 500 acre private island with the rainforestclad mountains, untouched bays and the underwater wonderland of the National Marine Park that surrounds it. Add a collection of deluxe villas and you have one of the most desirable places to stay in the Seychelles.

Spacious and comfortable with palatial bathrooms and outdoor showers, all villas have a wonderful sense of intimacy, some feature their own

Facts and prices Accommodation: 87 Villas Transfer: 20 minutes by car and boat from Mahé Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Garden Villa – Half Board 7 nights from £3550 – High Season 7 nights from £3330 – Low Season

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

private pools and all have gardens that tumble down to one of the three gorgeous beaches. The crème de la crème is the Royal Villa with its infinity pool, vast terrace and sweeping views. In addition to in-villa dining, the resort has four restaurants, two of which are situated right on the beach. The Clarins Spa offers a selection of treatments, or guests may chose to enjoy the fitness centre or a number of activities including tennis, cycling and trekking around the island or diving and sailing trips.

This resort is fabulous for families too, with its superb mini-club for threeto twelve-year-olds.

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Affiliated to Relais & Châteaux, Constance Lémuria offers luxury suites, superb facilities and a world renowned beach.

This luxurious retreat is located in a spectacular setting on Anse Kerlan.

Turtles come here to lay their eggs, while Coco de Mer, the so-called forbidden fruit of the Garden of Eden, are secreted away within its grounds. The resort comprises 96 Junior and Senior Suites and eight villas plus the ultra-luxurious Presidential Villa. Teak and granite characterise their interiors, with air conditioning, minibars and a Mac

Facts and prices Accommodation: 96 Suites, 8 Villas and 1 Presidential Villa Transfer: 20 minute inter-island flight from Mahé Airport and 10 minutes by car from Praslin Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Junior Suite – Breakfast 7 nights from £2655 – High Season 7 nights from £2220 – Low Season

mini entertainment system as more contemporary amenities. The main building lies on the slope of a hill overlooking the two beaches, its pool cascading down over three different levels to the ocean. The Legend restaurant serves international favourites, The Seahorse is for fusion French Creole specialities, and seafood and salads are served at the Beach Bar and Grill. Days focus upon the sand and sea, and there is a variety of recreational facilities including a complimentary championship golf course that has been described as a ‘symphony in 18 movements’, watersports, scuba-diving and the Shiseido Spa.

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Frégate Island Private

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Seychelles

A tropical paradise and ecological haven ideal for couples and families alike – your very own private island home.

The outstanding beauty of the island is enhanced by the conservation programme which allows guests to share in discovering rare wildlife and indigenous plants. Each one-and two-bedroom villa features a living room and bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, wireless internet access and sundecks leading down to a private pool with a Jacuzzi, a daybed and a dining gazebo; butler service is standard. The island’s own plantation and hydroponics guarantee a unique gastronomic experience, with gourmet cuisine served at one of the two restaurants or anytime anywhere around the island. Seven beaches await, along with a top-class

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dive site, two infinity-edge pools and a gym, as well as sail boats and

Accommodation: 16 Villas

motor yachts for deep-sea fishing and cruises, a museum and a chapel.

Transfer: 20 minutes by helicopter from Mahé Airport

The Rock Spa features an on-site apothecary, allowing guests to watch their treatment being produced from native ingredients growing on the island. Children will be entertained by the Castaway Kids’ Clubhouse and other seasonal programmes.

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

One Bedroom Villa – Full Board 7 nights from £12,525 – All year round

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North Island

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Seychelles

This private sanctuary is one of the Seychelles’ 41 inner granitic islands considered to be the most beautiful on earth.

Just 20 minutes by helicopter from Mahé, North Island is perfect for those seeking an unspoilt tropical haven on a large and private island.

Known as a ‘Noah’s Ark’, resident ecologists have returned the island to its former pristine beauty and conserved critically endangered Seychelles species. With four white sandy beaches located at each end of the compass, North Island is able to offer a year-round tropical beach and island experience; the very definition of barefoot luxury. There are just 11 handcrafted guest villas on the island, each constructed to create a sensorial experience in surroundings of understated elegance. The

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Spa, perched high above the beach with stunning views of the ocean,

Accommodation: 11 Villas

specialises in personalised holistic treatments to rejuvenate the body,

Transfer: 20 minutes by helicopter from Mahé Airport

mind and soul. Activities include mountain biking, a gym, guided walks, snorkelling, fishing, sea kayaking and scuba-diving courses. In the evenings, dine in your villa or in the oceanfront dining area, and enjoy the delicious Creole cuisine enhanced by fine wines.

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Presidential Villa – All Inclusive 7 nights from £14,785 – All year round

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South Africa

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Africa

An ideal option for a twin-centre stay with the Indian Ocean. Whether you choose to simply visit one of the cities, enjoy a safari experience or a more comprehensive itinerary, our experienced team can assist with your plans.

Explore the different sides of South Africa, a country where majestic

of Cape Town and the quaint charms of the Winelands or take

scenery and exotic wildlife are complemented by safari lodges and

advantage of the Garden Route’s championship golf courses and

beach resorts. Its scenery ranges from purple-tinted mountains to

exclusive beach resorts. Travel on world-famous trains such as Rovos

emerald green vineyards and parched, brown bushveld. European

Rail and the Blue Train, where panoramic scenery is enhanced by

sophistication is apparent in its fashionable cities and charming

gourmet cuisine and first-class service. Yet it is still the back-to nature

towns, whilst its primitive origins are still evident in its rugged peaks

attractions of Mpumalanga that you will remember the most; the

and sprawling savannah lands. Revel in the cosmopolitan appeal

opportunity of spotting the Big Five, a once-in-a lifetime thrill.

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Flights • British Airways and Virgin Atlantic from London Heathrow to Cape Town and Johannesburg • This is just a small selection of our South Africa hotels. Our full portfolio can be found in our Tailor-made brochure

Cape Town

Port Elizabeth

One&Only Cape Town is surely Africa’s most spectacular urban resort.

Shamwari is one of the most successful private conservation initiatives in Southern Africa.

At the centre of Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, this is surely Africa’s most

The award-winning Shamwari Game Reserve is the ideal start or finish to

spectacular urban resort. Overlooking the marina with panoramic views

your Garden Route holiday, on the largest reserve in the area your ranger

across to Table Mountain, this new resort offers a comprehensive range

will ensure you see the best game, bird and plant life throughout the

of luxury services and serves as a gateway to the myriad of experiences

25,000-hectare African wilderness. The heat of the day is usually spent in

that South Africa has to offer. Facilities include the One&Only Spa Cape

the shade, playing tennis, swimming or being pampered with a selection

Town, an oasis of serenity; an unparalleled day spa in the heart of a

of body and beauty treatments. A choice of seven luxurious lodges with

bustling city and a perfect escape for a day of pampered rejuvenation.

an individual style and character cater for families and couples alike.

There is also a state-of-the-art Fitness Centre, yoga and beauty centre.

Evenings offer a sumptuous feast in the outdoor banqueting boma.

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Accommodation: 131 Rooms and Suites

Accommodation: 326 Rooms and Suites

Transfer: 25 minutes by car from Cape Town Airport

Transfer: 1 hour by car from Port Elizabeth Airport

Price £ per person: Flights and transfers available on request.

Price £ per person: Flights and transfers available on request.

Marina Room – Breakfast From £195 per night

Long Lee Manor/Bayethe Tented Room – Fully Inclusive From £200 per night

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Shamwari Game Reserve

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One&Only Cape Town

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Sri Lanka

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Indian Ocean

Floating like an emerald jewel in the Indian Ocean, the enchanting island of Sri Lanka is outstandingly beautiful with stunning views and plenty to see and do.

Falling like a teardrop from the Indian subcontinent, Sri Lanka is lush

wide so is tiny in size but with much to see and with a very diverse

paradise and has an abundance of attractions. Verdant jungles rich

character and lush appearance. Choose from the luxury of massive

green foliage drape over exaggerated mountains, white sand beaches

rolling oceans, white sandy beaches, undulating hills, tea plantations,

glisten, ancient cities lay forgotten, traditional dances intoxicate the

ancient capitals, Buddhist sites and stone monuments littering the

senses and locals exude a genuine, hospitable warmth. Opportunities

forests. The National Parks to see crocodiles, wild elephants, that

are endless with well preserved national parks, inhabited by

elusive leopard at Yala or simply watch some cricket with the locals

elephants, crocodiles and wildlife; vast tea and spice plantations

who exude a genuine, hospitable warmth, this is the place for you…

to see. It’s maximum length is 432 kilometres and is 244 kilometres

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Weddings & Honeymoons • Weddings and honeymoons can easily be arranged in Sri Lanka, please enquire for further details

Flights • Sri Lankan Airlines (direct) from London Heathrow

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The Fortress

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Galle

Wadduwa

Lush gardens within the walls and the Indian Ocean without.

Seven luxurious suites on a huge beach equals genuine exclusivity.

Combining colonial-style architecture with detailing from Old Ceylon,

With just seven palatial and uniquely appointed suites, this really is

this Fortress’s walls enclose lush gardens, a huge free-form pool (with

‘exclusive’. Its huge palm-fringed beach faces three acres of lush tropical

massage jets), hammocks, daybeds and stunning water features. Suites,

grounds, where the all-weather tennis court, infinity-edge swimming

lofts and residences – some with private or plunge pools – feature super

pool, pavilions and lily ponds complement the colonial-style luxury within.

king-size beds, modern amenities and courtyards or balconies with

Antique four-poster beds, teak verandahs, magnificent tiled floors and

spectacular views. The spa, which has its own Ayurvedic herb garden,

immense granite tubs are standouts; best of all is the granite waterfall

is genuinely special, but so is the international and Sri Lankan cuisine,

shower in each garden. The fabulous dining is wherever you choose, the

whether tasted among the gardens or on the golden beach.

totally private spa is the last word, and the sand is golden...

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Accommodation: 53 Rooms

Accommodation: 7 Suites

Transfer: 3 hours 30 minutes by car from Colombo Airport

Transfer: 40 minutes by car from Colombo Airport

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Fortress Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £1590 – High Season 7 nights from £1430 – Low Season

Lily Pond Suite – Breakfast 7 nights from £2185 – High Season 7 nights from £1980 – Low Season

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Amangalla

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Galle

A hotel in a place that time forgot, except that now it’s modern where it matters, with exceptional service and facilities.

Despite its immaculate restoration, this historic hotel has remained true to its location at the heart of a World Heritage Site, the beautiful 17th century Galle Fort. Its spacious rooms and suites – many still with their 300-year-old teak floorboards and colonial-era furniture, but all with every contemporary luxury – overlook the ancient garden’s whiteflowered frangipani trees or have views of the fort’s exquisite buildings or

Facts and prices Accommodation: 28 Rooms, Suites and 6 Chambers Transfer: 4 hours by car from Colombo Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Bedroom – Room Only 7 nights from £2335 – High Season 7 nights from £2220 – Low Season

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

the lighthouse and sea beyond. Crisp white linen and antique silverware feature in the magnificent Great Hall along with unforgettable Sri Lankan cuisine, and the old-world luxury goes on and on – from afternoon tea in the grand style on the verandah to the five butlers who cater to every whim (even a guided tour of the narrow streets). The swimming pool, set amidst the gardens and shaded by palm trees, is relaxation enough but nothing compares to The Baths, a spa combining the best of old and new – from sedate pedicures to hydrotherapy. Other facilities include Fort and Galle walks and Botany tours.

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With swaying palm trees, a white sand beach, blue waters and total seclusion, this is Robinson Crusoe at its best.

Hidden between two rocky headlands above the white sand of a palmfringed 800 metre crescent-shaped cove, this newly opened resort’s matchless tranquillity is counterpointed by the dynamism of the Indian Ocean. The simple, modern lines of its hillside and ocean suites – most of them freestanding – are complemented by Kithul wood, hand-hewn stone walls and terrazzo floors, and a palette of soothing beige, cream

Facts and prices Accommodation: 30 Rooms and Suites Transfer: 5 hours 30 minutes by car from Colombo Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Suite – Room Only 7 nights from £2570 – High Season 7 nights from £2455 – Low Season

and honey. All are open-plan, with floor-to-ceiling glass panels on two sides, one onto a private courtyard and large plunge pool, and all have terraces and stunning ocean views. Dining, whether in the restaurant (its Sri Lankan and Mediterranean cuisine is outstanding), at the Beach Club among the coconut trees, or on the terrace adjacent to the 47 metre infinity-edge swimming pool, is again accompanied by amazing panoramas and magnificent sunsets, and by the kind of service exemplified by the spa, which tends in a private location of your choice – perhaps under the whispering palms.

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Tangalle

MIDDLE EAST From ancient carvings to ultra modern architecture, your Middle Eastern journey will be a magnificent blend of unadulterated luxury and Arabian charm.

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We live the places you’ll love.

An early morning canter through the shimmering dunes of the Dubai desert is an experience fit for a king. At the Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa there’s a pure bred Arabian horse, a gift from the Dubai Royal family, saddled up and waiting for you.

Just say the word...

MAIN IMAGE: Sand dunes, Dubai

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Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Middle East

This sheikdom of deserts and beaches boasts a sophisticated lifestyle and enough of the exotic to make it exciting.

Dubai is an east-meets-west phenomenon, a wealthy United Arab

Recreational activities include, the championship golf courses vying

Emirate where azure waters and endless deserts stand together with

with watersports and yachting marinas for your attention. Abu Dhabi

skyscrapers, domed mosques and haute-couture shops. Hotels

is a land of sand dunes, unique architecture and where cosmopolitan

are often high-rise with their innovative architectural designs highly

spirit strikes a balance with cultural heritage. Known as the ‘Garden

visible reflections of the money-is-no-object approach to... well,

City of the Gulf’, one of the most modern cities in the world yet exudes

everything. Visit between October and May when the temperatures

Arabian charm. Why not visit during the Formula 1 Season and

are pleasant and the warm waters are sure to have the greatest effect.

experience the Ferrari theme park.

Tailor-made • Visit Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the eighth largest mosque in the world • Experience the Ski Dubai snow dome

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Flights • Dubai: Emirates (direct) from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic (direct) from London Heathrow • Abu Dhabi: British Airways (direct) from London Heathrow, Etihad Airways (direct) from London Heathrow and Manchester

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Banyan Tree Al Wadi, Ras Al Khaimah

The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Armani Hotel

Dubai City DUBAI AIRPORT

The Address Downtown, Dubai Desert Palm by Per AQUUM The Palm Jumeirah Atlantis, The Palm One&Only The Palm The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai

Jumeirah Beach Hotel Burj Al Arab Al Qasr – Madinat Jumeirah Mina A’Salam – Madinat Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf – Madinat Jumeirah Residence & Spa at One&Only Royal Mirage Arabian Court at One&Only Royal Mirage The Palace at One&Only Royal Mirage Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa Abu Dhabi Emirates Palace ABU DHABI AIRPORT

Sir Bani Yas Island Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara

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Armani Hotel

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Dubai

A jaw-dropping designer hotel from a global design icon, in the world’s tallest building, which oozes minimalist sophistication.

Designer hotels rarely come with a pedigree such as this. Housed in the monumental Burj Khalifa – the world’s tallest building – this is the first of a collection of hotels orchestrated by esteemed designer Giorgio Armani, and occupies ground to level eight and levels 38 to 39 of the already iconic structure. With all the wow-factor for which Dubai has become synonymous yet filtered through the more refined luxury synonymous

Facts and prices Accommodation: 160 Rooms and Suites Transfer: 15 minutes by car from Dubai Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Armani Classic – Breakfast 7 nights from £3845 – High Season 7 nights from £2670 – Low Season

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

with the Armani fashion house, this is dazzling glamour from the minimalist school, where subtle palettes of browns and creams sweep through a stunningly realised series of suites and longer-term residences.

With every detail overseen by Armani himself, no stylish stone is left unturned and the rooms are a delight to behold. All sleek and inviting, with sumptuous fabrics, and a unique mix of zebrawood, liquid metal and Eramosa stone flooring across the hotel, you’ll want to take home. And no fewer than eight dining experiences await, covering the globe through their breathtaking gastronomy.

We love The Armani/SPA, all 14,000ft2 of it. And each guest receives a personal consultation, meaning you get your own bespoke Armani treatments!

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The Address Downtown Dubai

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Dubai

Awe-inspiring resort in Downtown Dubai, combining outstanding service, impeccable design and luxury galore.

Right in the thick of the glittering Dubai metropolis and flanked by the impressive Dubai Mall, the world’s tallest tower Burj Khalifa and the has-to-be-seen dancing Dubai Fountain, is The Address Downtown Dubai – all 63 floors, 196 rooms and 626 serviced residences of it.

A lavish, juggernaut of a hotel where bigger is absolutely better, this flagship hotel of The Address family isn’t backwards at coming forward with its no-apologies razzamatazz – the design is modern and sexy, but not garish. The rooms – 25 of which are suites – are sizeable and

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very sophisticated, even homely in some circumstances, whilst the

Accommodation: 196 Rooms

suites are all very show-off bachelor pad. And the toiletries are Acqua di Parma, which makes for a classy touch. There are seven restaurants, a chilled infinity pool (a godsend in these temperatures!) cascading over five tiers and with direct views of the striking dancing fountain, and Neos the Sky Bar on the 63rd floor with dizzying views of this marvellous playground.

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

Transfer: 25 minutes by car from Dubai Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Premier Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £1675 – High Season 7 nights from £1435 – Low Season

We love The Royal Swim, where a group of six can play with one of the dolphins in the resort’s deep lagoon.

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Atlantis, The Palm

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Dubai

An ocean-themed destination resort combining the world’s largest water and marine parks with the world’s best in luxury.

Atlantis, The Palm, is one of the most cosmopolitan and dynamic resorts of the world, offering cutting edge design, service that exceeds all expectations and is located at the centre of the crescent of the Palm Jumeirah, providing a unique resort experience. The 46-hectare site includes 17 hectares of water park amusement and is home to one of the largest open-air marine habitats in the world, with over 65,000 marine animals in lagoons and displays, with a maze of underwater corridors and passageways creating a journey through ancient Atlantis. From

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luxury boutiques to a contemporary spa every facility provides the best in

Accommodation: 1,539 Guest Rooms and Suites

exclusivity with rooms and suites epitomising exclusive luxury. Many have balconies with views of the Arabian Gulf or the Palm Jumeirah and all complement the sumptuous design of this flagship resort. Choose from a selection of restaurants overseen by the world’s best chefs including Nobu, Giorio Locatelli, Santi Santamaria and Michel Rostang. For children there are fun-filled clubs and programmes to entertain.

Transfer: 20 minutes by car from Dubai Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Deluxe Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £2620 – High Season 7 nights from £1840 – Low Season

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Burj Al Arab

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Jumeirah Beach – Dubai

This architectural masterpiece is on the cutting edge of contemporary design, offering the ultimate in luxury living.

Burj Al Arab rises 321 metres into the air from a private man-made island, its sail shaped tower dominating the Jumeirah skyline. Upon arrival, witness a visual extravaganza, from the shimmering water features and glass-encased coral reefs of the lobby to the Arabian golds, blues and reds of the opulent suites. Cutting edge multimedia systems feature in every suite, including lap-top computers and 42-inch plasma screens.

Facts and prices Accommodation: 202 Suites Transfer: 20 minutes by car from Dubai Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Deluxe Suite – Breakfast 7 nights from £5560 – High Season 7 nights from £4915 – Low Season

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

A brigade of butlers is on hand to ensure that every requirement is met.

Guests can treat themselves to modern European cuisine in the futuristic Al Muntaha, seafood specialities at the underwater-themed Al Mahara, or Mediterranean cuisine at the Majlis Al Bahar beach restaurant.

Recreational amenities include a mixed and ladies-only health club, two infinity pools and beauty treatments in the Assawan Spa and Health Club, as well as the private beach and plethora of sporting, dining and shopping opportunities at the adjacent sister properties, Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Madinat Jumeirah.

We love Shopping in one of the hotel’s Rolls-Royces, followed by lunch 200 metres above the Arabian Gulf at Al Muntaha.

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Residence & Spa at One&Only Royal Mirage

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Jumeirah Beach – Dubai

Residence & Spa, a Leading Small Hotel of the World, is exclusive and secluded, offering hospitality on a regal scale.

Spacious, luxurious and sea-facing, all 50 rooms and suites are housed in Arabian-style residences, each one cared for by specially selected staff and equipped with every contemporary amenity. Those seeking the very best should consider the Garden Villa which is hidden away behind walled gardens on the beachfront and boasts its own private pool.

Relaxing days can be whiled away on the palm-shaded pool deck, with golf, watersports, horse riding and tennis all readily available at or near the resort. The spectacular One&Only Spa features a traditional Oriental

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Hammam and offers 2,000m2 of self indulgence, complete with 12 luxury

Accommodation: 50 Guest Rooms and Suites and 1 Garden Villa

treatment rooms, a state-of-the-art fitness centre and two Jacuzzis set within a serene resting area. When it comes to dining, the Residence & Spa’s exclusive restaurant specialises in gourmet international cuisine; meals served either in air-conditioned comfort or on the terrace.

One&Only Royal Mirage offers an outstanding array of restaurants that serve Moroccan, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fare.

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

Transfer: 30 minutes by car from Dubai Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Prestige Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £3815 – High Season 7 nights from £2180 – Low Season

Jumeirah Beach – Dubai

Jumeirah Beach – Dubai

The splendour of Arabia is captured in this luxurious family friendly residence.

Within the grounds of the One&Only Royal Mirage, enjoy the ambience of Arabian Court.

One of the trio of residences that make up the One&Only Royal Mirage,

A stunning free-form pool, complete with islands and dappled, shaded

The Palace is an Arabian retreat. The spacious rooms and suites are

spots provided by the elegant palm trees, stands at the heart of the

distinctly contemporary but with a chic Arabian twist. All are sea-facing

property. All guest rooms and suites are elaborately styled and have

with a balcony or terrace overlooking the Arabian Gulf. Recreational

modern amenities with private sea-facing balcony or terrace as standard

facilities include; swimming pools, watersports and One&Only Spa. The

features. Tennis courts and a putting green are complimentary and

KidsOnly Club hosts supervised activities for children aged four to eleven

watersports such as sailing or windsurfing are all readily available at local

years. The highlight of the four restaurants is Tagine, a Moroccan fine-

charges. Located at Residence & Spa are a One&Only Spa, traditional

dining experience with the ambience of a Marrakech riad.

Oriental Hammam, fitness centre, hair salon and the KidsOnly Club.

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Accommodation: 231 Guest Rooms and Suites

Accommodation: 170 Guest Rooms and Suites

Transfer: 30 minutes by car from Dubai Airport

Transfer: 30 minutes by car from Dubai Airport

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Palace Superior Deluxe Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £3250 – High Season 7 nights from £1960 – Low Season

Arabian Court Deluxe Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £3235 – High Season 7 nights from £2150 – Low Season

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Arabian Court at One&Only Royal Mirage

DUBAI

The Palace at One&Only Royal Mirage

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One&Only The Palm

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Dubai

This gleaming new beachside resort combines Arabian luxury and contemporary style, with faultless results.

Located on the peninsula of one of the world’s most instantly recognised landscapes – Palm Jumeirah, a marvel of modern engineering and one of the globe’s premier luxury playgrounds – One&Only The Palm is an exclusive enclave where style and sumptuous living go hand in hand to create an out-of-this-world resort. And all just a short limousine or water-taxi ride away from the shimmering metropolis of Dubai, whose

Facts and prices Accommodation: 91 Rooms, Suites and 4 Private Beach Villas Transfer: 45 minutes by car from Dubai Airport and 10 minutes by boat from One&Only Royal Mirage Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Premier Room, Palm Manor House – Breakfast 7 nights from £3765 – High Season 7 nights from £1747– Low Season

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

skyline flickers on the horizon. A resort of Moorish and Andalusianstyle architecture with style-conscious interiors, includes private leisure facilities such as a stunning 850m2 swimming pool, 450 metres of beachfront and the outstanding all-suite One&Only Spa and fitness centre. Accommodation is in either the Manor House – where rooms and suites are contemporary Arabian-lite, with gentle hues, impeccable furnishing and either a private balcony or garden patio with beach and swimming pool just steps away – or in one of the four Beach Villas or lowrise mansions exquisitely turned out.

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We love The Conservatory, with its two live cooking stations that prepare Middle Eastern and Oriental cuisine – to perfection! The alfresco Marina Restaurant & Bar is also pretty special, come to mention it.

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The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Jumeirah Beach – Dubai

A beautiful resort on the pristine Dubai shoreline, a perfect location offering the ultimate luxurious experience.

Located on the pristine Dubai shoreline, this resort makes the most of its spectacular location, offering a tranquil setting with exceptional views over the Arabian Gulf. Impressive neoclassical architecture fills this five-star resort with charm and inspiration. Featuring 1,200 metres of pristine beach, the ultimate in cutting-edge design and unrivalled levels of service. The 294 guest rooms are luxurious and contemporary, offering sea views. A selection of dining experiences await, from Italian cuisine with ocean views to enjoying Tapas within a two-storey bar.

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Recreational facilities include the indulgent spa and Westin Workout

Accommodation: 294 Guest Rooms

Gym and a 294-berth Marina. This ideal location is just 20 minutes from the cosmopolitan city centre with the bustling spice and fabric souks of Dubai, together with the modern attractions of the gold souk. The Mall of Emirates is the largest shopping Mall outside North America, which includes an indoor ski slope and three Championship golf courses are also nearby.

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

Transfer: 20 minutes by car from Dubai Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Deluxe Sea View Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £2215 – High Season 7 nights from £1690 – Low Season

DUBAI

Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa

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Jumeirah Beach – Dubai

Situated along the golden sands of the famous Jumeirah strip, overlooking clear blue waters of the Arabian Gulf.

An award-winning resort and spa with a prime beach location. This hotel has 500 rooms and suites offering something for every guest. Choose between Deluxe Rooms and Suites in the Main Building, the Club Rooms of the Club Building or the rooms and suites of the Tower; the latter offering luxury bathrooms and butler service as well as state-of-the-art amenities. With 14 international restaurants and bars, Le Royal Méridien offers guests the world on a plate. Whatever and wherever you choose to eat, the food, service and ambience are always full of passion, care

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and imagination. Caracalla, the hotel’s Spa and Health Club, is the ideal

Accommodation: 500 Guest Rooms

retreat for mind and body, a Roman world of head-to-toe, facial and body exfoliating, firming and hydrating treatments. The Spa boasts five Hammam pools, saunas, steam rooms, Jacuzzi, state-of the art gym and aerobic centre. Other facilities include watersports, tennis and three temperature-controlled swimming pools and four-to twelve-year-olds are well entertained at the Penguin Club with a variety of activities.

Transfer: 35 minutes by car from Dubai Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Deluxe Sea View Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £2105 – High Season 7 nights from £1590 – Low Season

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Al Qasr – Madinat Jumeirah

Mina A’Salam – Madinat Jumeirah

Jumeirah Beach – Dubai

Jumeirah Beach – Dubai

Elevated to emphasise its great splendour, a ‘Palace’ at the heart of Madinat Jumeirah.

Mina A’Salam is a grand boutique hotel of exquisite style.

This majestic grand hotel forms the jewel in the crown of the world’s most

The essence of the hotel experience is based on a harmonious mix of

sublime resort and is an authentic recreation of ‘old Arabia’. Terraces,

richly cultivated surroundings and colourful Arabian themes, with guest

restaurants and bars cascade from the building towards tropical gardens

rooms that are sanctuaries of Arabic style and comfort. Landscaped

with ornate bridges and interweaving pathways. The rooms and suites

gardens, meandering waterways and imaginative pool areas border

are decorated in rich Arabian style with large balconies overlooking the

a private beach. Nine restaurants and bars, the Talise Spa, kids’ club,

beach. They have antique-style furnishings and Moorish arches. Facilities

Wild Wadi Waterpark (with complimentary access for all guests) and a

at Madinat Jumeirah include the Talise Spa, tennis courts, private beach

traditional-style souk housing many international brands are available,

and Sinbads’ Kids Club.

and are linked by walkways and waterways.

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Accommodation: 292 Guest Rooms

Accommodation: 292 Guest Rooms

Transfer: 20 minutes by car from Dubai Airport

Transfer: 20 minutes by car from Dubai Airport

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Arabian Deluxe Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £2730 – High Season 7 nights from £2135 – Low Season

Deluxe Balcony Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £2620 – High Season 7 nights from £2020 – Low Season

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

Jumeirah Beach – Dubai

Representing premium accommodation, within This beach hotel is a veritable profusion of a resort of magnificent qualities. dining and recreational opportunities.

Dar Al Masyaf means ‘summer houses’, the epitome of crafted Arabian

Rooms and suites are a spacious retreat with floor-to-ceiling windows

luxuriance. The accommodation is nestled within the gardens and

offering spectacular views of the Arabian Gulf. Enjoy a Club Executive

waterways and the Gulf Summerhouses have direct access to the beach.

or Premium Leisure Club room where amongst other amenities you can

Warm breezes embrace traditional courtyards around which, the large

enjoy a dedicated check-in, private pool, evening cocktails and canapés.

rooms and suites enjoy a personal butler and private balconies with

With 22 restaurants, bars and cafés, every culinary taste is indulged.

views of the passing abras (water taxis). The culinary highlight within the

Facilities include 900 metres of private beach, five pools, Sinbad’s

hotel is a contemporary Thai experience at Pai Thai, which offers terraces

Kids’ Club and watersports. The Wild Wadi Waterpark is on site and

for alfresco dining.

complimentary for guests.

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Accommodation: 283 Guest Rooms

Accommodation: 617 Guest Rooms, Suites and Villas

Transfer: 20 minutes by car from Dubai Airport

Transfer: 20 minutes by car from Dubai Airport

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Arabian Summerhouse Deluxe Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £2865 – High Season 7 nights from £2270 – Low Season

Ocean View Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £2595 – High Season 7 nights from £2000 – Low Season

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Jumeirah Beach – Dubai

Jumeirah Beach Hotel

DUBAI

Dar Al Masyaf – Madinat Jumeirah

We love Amaseena, the tented Bedouin village where, starlit, we ate shisha and played backgammon to the music of the oud.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Jumeirah Beach – Dubai

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai is an intimate retreat for a generous lifestyle and perfect for couples and families alike.

Located in the Dubai Marina and The Walk, Dubai’s trendiest beachfront luxury shopping and dining avenue, this Mediterranean-style resort overlooks 1,000ft of white sand on Jumeirah Beach. Its exotic gardens are every bit as impressive as its refined interiors, while its two swimming pools meander past alfresco sun terraces and embrace waterfalls and a swim-up bar. Once inside, guests encounter just six elegant floors

Facts and prices Accommodation: 138 Guest Rooms Transfer: 35 minutes by car from Dubai Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Deluxe Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £2340 – High Season 7 nights from £1905 – Low Season

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

incorporating a variety of tasteful lounges and a collection of luxury guest rooms and suites, as well as a surfeit of gourmet restaurants offering anything from Arabic to Italian dishes. Recreational facilities are equally impressive and incorporate tennis, a gym and the world-class Ritz-Carlton Spa featuring the product lines of Carita and Bella Lucce, as well as The Ritz Kids’ Club. For golfers, the Emirates Golf Course lies just five minutes drive away. The Deluxe Rooms overlook the pool and garden with the sought-after Club Level rooms offering higher levels of pampering, superb sea views and access to the club lounge.

Dubai

Dubai

A Per AQUUM retreat near the centre of Dubai is the epitome of chic luxury.

All-pool luxury villas are amid a dreamy desert landscape, 45 minutes from Dubai.

Enjoy contemporary design, luxurious amenities, the latest technology

Dazzlingly modern with its inspiration firmly in the natural, this is the first

and located on the top floor, overlooking the four championship polo

desert resort in the UAE to offer an all-pool luxury villa concept with

fields are the Palm Suites. The one-bedroom Pool Villas are cocooned

hydrotherapy spa facilities. Encompassing 100 hectares – 40 of which are

within high walls, an intimate hideaway for two, with spacious indoor

a protected nature reserve – the villas feature soaring, canopied ceilings

and outdoor areas and a private pool. Leisure facilities include an infinity

and delicious private pools, whilst elsewhere hushed Arabian flourishes

pool, tennis, riding school and LIME Spa. In the award-winning Rare

can be found, notably in Al Waha, one of five dining experiences which

restaurant, wood-fired game and premium steaks are complemented by

translates as ‘oasis’ – and which offers views of nature’s best, including

an extensive wine list.

sand dunes and the indigenous inhabitants of the tranquil Wadi Khadeja.

Facts and prices Accommodation: 13 Suites, 4 Pool Villas, 10 Pool Residences and 1 Villa Layali

Facts and prices Accommodation: 101 Villas and 32 Beach Villas

Transfer: 60 minutes by car from Dubai Airport

Transfer: 45 minutes by car from Dubai Airport

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Palm Suite – Breakfast 7 nights from £2535 – High Season 7 nights from £1960 – Low Season

Deluxe Pool Villa – Breakfast 7 nights from £3750 – High Season 7 nights from £2155 – Low Season

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Banyan Tree Al Wadi, Ras Al Khaimah

DUBAI

Desert Palm by Per AQUUM

We love The falconry and camel trekking in the desert are spellbinding, with 2,000 years of Arabian tradition revealed in an afternoon.

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Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Dubai

This exclusive private oasis is set amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Arabian desert, with a relaxing atmosphere.

Lazy hours can be whiled away around the wadi-style pool or in the Timeless Spa, where you can enjoy traditional treatments using dates and frankincense. When it’s time for a little more action, camel-trekking, horseriding, archery, guided nature walks and four-wheel drive safaris bring the surrounding 225km2 of desert up close and personal. Desert gazelles and the Arabian oryx feature amongst the reintroduced wildlife, and falconry demonstrations are given during cooler parts of the day.

Pampered guests stay in an intimate collection of one-bedroom Bedouin

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Suites, each a truly opulent combination of tented ceilings, Arabian

Accommodation: 42 Suites

antiques and private pool. Four special suites boast an additional bedroom as well as even larger pools, while the Presidential Suite is the ultimate luxury with three large bedrooms. Savour the delicious international cuisine from the wrap-around verandah or experience the romance of desert dining from a secluded spot, arranged with rugs and cushions and lit by traditional torches.

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

Transfer: 45 minutes by car from Dubai Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Bedouin Suite – Full Board and two on-site activities per day 7 nights from £3415 – High Season 7 nights from £2920 – Low Season

Emirates Palace

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Abu Dhabi

A truly unique holiday experience in a wildlife wonderland, albeit in the lap of luxury.

An enchanting landmark offering an extraordinary and unforgettable experience.

An island retreat with royal credentials, panoramic views of the Arabian

The most audacious hotel construction in the UAE, Emirates Palace

Gulf and thrilling geology make this one of the most unique holiday

managed by Kempinski, takes ‘grand resort’ to a new level, flaunting

experiences imaginable. Located in one of the world’s most distinctive

114 domes covered in mosaic glass tiles and reefs of gold leaf. Outside,

offshore wildlife sanctuaries, Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara

there is over a kilometre of private beach leading to acres of gardens and

offers lavish rooms and suites (as well as four Beach Villas) in a truly one-

two pools, one a relaxation free-form and the other an adventure pool.

off environment, where world-class leisure facilities – including spa and

Activities include watersports, tennis and the Anantara Spa. Rooms

genre-crossing dining – are set against a magical environment perfect for

benefit from private balconies and butler service. The dining options are

family adventures and romantic breaks alike.

vast, with an extensive array of cuisines at 15 resturants, bars and cafés.

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Accommodation: 64 Rooms, Suites and Villas

Accommodation: 302 Guest Rooms and 92 Suites

Transfer: 45 minutes by plane or 3 hours by car from Abu Dhabi Airport

Transfer: 30 minutes by car from Abu Dhabi Airport

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Deluxe Sea View – Breakfast 7 nights from £2420 – High Season 7 nights from £2060 – Low Season

Coral Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £2405 – High Season 7 nights from £1915 – Low Season

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Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Sir Bani Yas Island – Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI

Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara

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Oman

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Middle East

Emerging from its shell and now a rising star on the travel scene, the Sultanate of Oman is justifiably described as Arabia’s Jewel.

Located on the south-east coast of the Arabian Peninsula, Oman is

golden minarets gleam against a bright blue sky. The quaint charm

just an eight hour flight, but a magical world away. In this dramatic

of Old Muscat, with its forts, mosques and souks, has been carefully

and unspoilt landscape, pleated mountains plunge down to the

preserved, while Greater Muscat has embraced the 21st century

stunning coastlines of the Arabian Sea. The Sultanate’s circumspect

with its world-class hotels and large green parks. Journey to the

approach to development coupled with a rich architectural heritage

spectacular Musandam Peninsula and you will find an other-worldly

mean Oman really is a land where old coexists with new. Flanked by

landscape of stark mountains and fjords, where clear waters give way

mountains and bordering the sea, this is an enchanting city where

to some of the greatest diving in the area.

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Flights • British Airways (via Abu Dhabi) from London Heathrow • Oman Air (direct) from London Heathrow

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Six Senses Zighy Bay Dubai

The Chedi MUSCAT AIRPORT

Muscat Al Waha, Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa Al Bandar, Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa Al Husn, Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa

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Six Senses Zighy Bay

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Oman

A boutique resort, set in a dramatic landscape, encapsulating the Six Senses ethos of innovative style.

The location is the very northern tip of Oman; a landscape of craggy cliffs, desert fjords and pristine beaches just 90 minutes from Dubai airport. So stunning is the approach to Zighy Bay that guests have the choice of arrival by land – a breathtaking drive down the hill, by sea – speedboat or by paragliding in with the resort’s resident instructor.

Pathways lead to stone and wood villas, each with its own infinity-edge

Facts and prices Accommodation: 82 Villas Transfer: 90 minutes by 4x4 from Dubai Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Pool Villa – Breakfast 7 nights from £3330 – High Season 7 nights from £2140 – Low Season

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

pool and butler service. Inside is modern luxury at its best: space and comfort, clean-lined design and oversized beds, the latest entertainment systems and an outdoor shower. At the world-renowned holistic Six Senses Spa, you can submit to the signature four-handed Sensory Journey. Dine at the Sense on the Edge restaurant, situated at the hill top with views of the bay below: a complement to the international gourmet cuisine, local specialities and fine vintages. Laze the days away by your pool or in the clear waters of the bay; enjoy some of the best diving in the area or discover Oman’s cultural heritage with excursions to local forts.

Muscat

A resort tailor-made for the whole family, with a child-friendly emphasis.

The heart of the three-in-one resort of Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa.

A perfect family destination, including a dedicated residential area with

Located on a secluded bay between the rugged Hajar mountains and

leisure and restaurant facilities geared towards children. Contemporary-

the sparkling Gulf of Oman. A pristine private beach skirts 124 acres of

style rooms and suites provide generous accommodation with a sea-

landscaped gardens: a leisure playground with three distinct residential

facing balcony or terrace. The Little Turtles Kid’s Club offers a range of

areas. This luxurious resort-within-a-resort has everything on its

entertaining and educational activities, giving parents the freedom to

doorstep: a vibrant Omani Heritage Village, the Al Mazaar Souk and

pamper themselves at CHI, The Spa or simply have quality time alone.

CHI, The Spa. Rooms and suites are spacious with a distinctive Arabian

The resort has a choice of 18 restaurants, cafés and bars offering a

flavour. Enjoy the four pools, the gym and a choice of 18 restaurants, bars

variety of authentic experiences.

and a nightclub.

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Accommodation: 262 Guest Rooms

Accommodation: 198 Guest Rooms

Transfer: 45 minutes by car from Muscat Airport

Transfer: 45 minutes by car from Muscat Airport

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Superior Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £1925 – High Season 7 nights from £1675 – Low Season

Deluxe Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £2170 – High Season 7 nights from £1925 – Low Season

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Muscat

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Al Husn, Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Muscat

This exclusive hotel offers the height of luxury and the facilities of Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa. Al Husn is a luxurious escape away from the heart of the resort. This is the place to stay if intimacy is top of your agenda: a residents-only private beach, an infinity pool with spectacular views across the Gulf of Oman, a private gymnasium, late check-out lounge and a butler service for guests booked in suites, all contribute to a super exclusive world-within-a-world.

Extra spacious rooms and suites are furnished with fine fabrics in rich colours, and all have a balcony or large terrace with prime views of the sea. With a choice of 18 restaurants, cafés and bars offering traditional

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cuisine dishes including Middle Eastern, Italian and Moroccan, everyone

Accommodation: 170 Deluxe Rooms and Suites

will enjoy a memorable culinary experience. You will be well entertained in the main resort: take a stroll around the piazza, stock up on mementos at the Souk, relax in one of the three lounges or be pampered at CHI, The Spa, with a wide selection of treatments to choose from. Al Husn is exclusively for adults, although families can still enjoy the other hotels’ facilities within the resort.

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

Transfer: 45 minutes by car from Muscat Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Deluxe Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £2765 – High Season 7 nights from £2570 – Low Season

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The Chedi

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Muscat

The Chedi features Omani architecture, stylish furnishings and simple elegance with a contemporary minimalist twist.

All 156 elegant guest rooms display stylish furnishings, all of which make generous use of blacks, whites and cuboids, and a characteristic Omani architecture. Each of the exquisite rooms and suites has views across to turquoise pools bordered by cosy cabanas, a water garden or a private stretch of sandy shore. There are three pools, a private beach, a boutique and an extensive spa which specialises in Balinese therapies.

The restaurant serves an eclectic mix of Arabic, Mediterranean, Asian and Indian cuisine and overlooks the gardens and ocean. Four display

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kitchens add to the exceptional atmosphere of this trendy venue

Accommodation: 156 Guest Rooms

which features both indoor and outdoor seating areas while the Beach Restaurant specialises in seafood. Dolphin-watching trips can be organised (there are 21 species of dolphins to be found in Omani waters), as can trips in 4x4s through the wadi and deep into the surrounding desert, while Muscat is merely 15 minutes from this oasis of mysticism and luxury.

Transfer: 15 minutes by car from Muscat Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Chedi Deluxe Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £2280 – High Season 7 nights from £1645 – Low Season

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Qatar & Bahrain

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

Middle East

Not many people know a great deal about the tiny nation of Qatar, yet it makes an unusual and refreshing holiday destination.

Qatar sits on a peninsula surrounded by the clear waters of the

and western cultures. Doha is the perfect stopover for experiencing

Arabian Gulf, with its capital Doha built around a bay lined with lush

the culture, visit the sights and experience camel-riding and also to

gardens. Bahrain is an Arabic word meaning ‘Two Seas’, and is a

be included within an itinerary. October to May are the best months

unique archipelago of 33 islands the largest being Bahrain itself and is

to visit Qatar but why not plan a visit during Ramadan and enjoy the

rich in history. This cosmopolitan city offers an eclectic mix of eastern

culture and atmosphere during the blessed month.

Tailor-made • Saunter along the Corniche in the evening or buy fresh fish off the boats • Visit the National Museum in Manama, Bahrain and the traditional houses of Muharraq

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Flights • Qatar: Qatar Airways (direct) from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Manchester. Emirates (via Dubai) from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow • Bahrain: British Airways (direct) from London Heathrow. Qatar Airways (via Doha) from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Manchester.

Emirates (via Dubai) from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow. Etihad (via Abu Dhabi) from London Heathrow and Manchester

Located on a golden beach with views over the sea, and close to the souks and malls.

All rooms and suites have marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and

The rooms, suites and villas feature the latest technology and views of the

the latest entertainment systems. Lush gardens enfold the hotel and a

Manama city skyline or the Arabian Gulf. Stay in The Ritz-Carlton Club

three-level beachfront grotto pool is a true oasis in the city. Guests can

rooms for the dedicated concierge, privileged access to The Club Lounge

relax in whirlpool baths and hot tubs; clever poolside amenities include

and five complimentary food and beverage presentations throughout the

shaded lounge seating and private cabanas. The Spa and Wellness

day. Facilities include indoor and outdoor pools, a Hammam, tennis and a

Centre is based on the concept of the five elements and takes a holistic

wide range of boat tours, The Sports Club and Spa, an 18-hole golf course

approach to health, whilst foodies can savour fine Italian cuisine and

nearby and an award-winning Spa. Five restaurants await, serving local

informal Middle Eastern fare.

and international cuisine, including Mediterranean and Italian delicacies.

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Accommodation: 232 Guest Rooms

Accommodation: 245 Guest Rooms and 23 Villas

Transfer: 20 minutes by car from Doha Airport

Transfer: 20 minutes by car from Doha Airport

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Standard Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £1730 – High Season 7 nights from £1605 – Low Season

Club Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £2815 – High Season 7 nights from £2115 – Low Season

Bahrain

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This exclusive resort borders the Arabian Sea, offering high standards of luxury.

Four Seasons Doha

QATAR & BAHRAIN

Qatar

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa

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Egypt

Indian Ocean, Middle East & Far East

North Africa

Egypt is the oldest tourist destination on earth and home to some of mankind’s greatest monuments and heritage from the ancient world.

Consider the Sphinx and the mighty Pyramids, whose scale and

shopping and cuisine in the world. Explore the Nile with a specially

cultural significance have struck awe into visitors for many millennia. As

created itinerary on an exclusive luxury cruise. Our luxury Red Sea

if that wasn’t enough, the nation is blessed with a handsome collection

resorts then provide an idyllic base for relaxation and rejuvenation. You

of natural wonders: the Nile, the vast deserts, the rockscapes and the

can unwind on white-sand beaches backdropped by desert mountains,

coral-rich Red Sea. Cairo spreads across the Nile towards the Pyramids

while snorkellers can explore the reefs and their vibrant corals. Along

and is a marvellous stopover for a few days of Egyptian culture; a city

with diving and snorkelling, other watersports, horse – and camel riding

of life and movement with some of the grandest accommodation,

and desert safaris make an action-packed stay.

Tailor-made • Visit the majestic Pyramids and Sphinx • Go diving in the Red Sea

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EGYPT

Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh

The Oberoi, Sahl Hasheesh

Sharm El Sheikh

Red Sea

This resort is a fabulous oasis of domes and arches set within Egypts Sinai Peninsula.

A secluded haven on the Red Sea Coast, nestled on a private beach.

Rooms are clustered like a Mediterranean village, with interlinking

Peace and privacy pervade this exclusive all-suite resort on the Red Sea

courtyards adorned with fountains and flowers. Alcoves, hand-carved

Coast. Spacious, elegantly appointed suites have their own luxurious

wooden panels and traditional tile patterning feature in every room.

glass-walled bathrooms with sunken marble baths, overlooking a private

Private balconies and terraces provide panoramas of the coral-rich Red

courtyard. The larger Grand and Royal Suites have their own private

Sea, while some suites come with private outdoor plunge pools. The

pools, heated in the cooler months. The Oberoi Spa offers a range of

Four Seasons spa provides a comprehensive range of all natural spa

holistic therapies promoting a sense of relaxation and wellbeing. The

treatments and massages. A wide range of restaurants await including

signature restaurant is set around a small indoor pond on two levels.

Mediterranean and Lebanese specialities.

Dining here is delightful, featuring cuisines from India and the Orient.

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Accommodation: 136 Guest Rooms, Suites and 64 Gezira Suites

Accommodation: 102 Guest Suites

Transfer: 10 minutes by car

Transfer: 20 minutes by car

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Superior Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £1615 – High Season 7 nights from £1415 – Low Season

Deluxe Suite – Breakfast 7 nights from £1185 – High Season 7 nights from £1080 – Low Season

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Jordan

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Middle East

A well-travelled bridge between sea and desert, east and west, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a land of mesmerising beauty and contrasts.

Defined by ages old history with a landscape that is almost other-

than just this magnificent World Heritage Site. A land of natural

worldly, Jordan is a place unique on earth – yet one that is embracing

wonders – from the haunting Wadi Rum (Valley of the Moon) to the

modernity and emerging as a holiday destination that is hot, in both

Mujib Reserve, the lowest nature reserve in the world, fringing the

senses of the word. Style bibles are going crazy for this sun-kissed

Dead Sea – and man-made marvels, including the Roman city of

kingdom, which is notable for its political stability in a region infamous

Jerash with its colonnaded streets, handsome squares and hilltop

for the opposite – and little wonder, looking at its credentials. Of

temples – amongst the best-preserved provincial Roman towns in the

course there is the awe-inspiring ancient Nabatean city of Petra,

world, Jordan is nothing short of mesmerising. For adventure lovers

carved from rock and indelible on your memory, but Jordan is more

theres horseriding, rock-climbing and 4X4 safari’s available.

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• The holy month of Ramadan commences approximatley 1 Aug-30 Aug 2011. There are restrictions on alcohol, outdoor dining and entertainment during this period

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Evason Ma’In Hot Springs

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Ma’In

Natural wonders plus man-made loveliness make for a show-stopper of a resort in a stunning location.

At 264m below sea-level, the Ma’In Hot Springs would make this gorgeous hotel something of a destination even if it weren’t the last word in sophisticated relaxation. Luckily for you, it is! The drama of the landscape is matched by the rustic style rooms, all streamlined and wood-infused, with gentle creamy and oaky palettes; the Royal and Honeymoon Suites coming with rain shower, private terrace and wine cellar with stunning views of the cascading waterfalls. Then add to that a pool overlooking hot spring waterfalls, the wireless-enabled Six Senses Library, fully equipped

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cardio and weights gym, and the Six Senses Spa situated directly beneath

Accommodation: 97 Rooms and Suites

one of the hot springs as well as having its very own natural steam cave.

The choice of extraordinary private dining experiences includes your very own private BBQ situated on Zara Cliffs with a personal chef and butler for the evening or enjoying an unforgettable experience of drinks watching the sunset at Panorama, overlooking the Dead Sea and beyond towards Bethlehem and all the beauties of this fascinating country.

Transfer: 1 hour by car from Amman Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Superior Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £1555 – High Season 7 nights from £1285 – Low Season

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Four Seasons Hotel Amman Jordan

Kempinski Aqaba Jordan

Luxuriously appointed, high-spec hotel overlooking the bustling city.

Contemporary and cool with just the right vibe – and activities in abundance.

Immodestly regal with high-end sophistication throughout, this Four

Whether it’s the high glamour of a beach party or an underwater

Seasons is a richly-appointed, mega-luxury hotel perched on a hilltop

exploration of the largest collection of soft corals anywhere in the world

above the energetic city of Amman, close to the plush residential Al

you’re after, the Kempinski can deliver. And boy, does it deliver! From the

Sweifiyah area and the Shmeisani financial district. Almost 200 lush

modern lines of rooms and suites that seem to have been infused with

rooms – the largest in the city – are spread over 15 floors and come with

light through a collection of restaurants and lounges that exude cool to

modern marble bathrooms and walk-in, glass-encased showers. The spa

a spa offering a variety of wellness treatments, a fitness centre and a full

takes its cue from the healing properties of the nearby Dead Sea, with

range of activities from watersports to desert camping, it’s all available

dining ranging from Italian to modern Thai.

here. In high style!

Resort facts and prices

Resort facts and prices

Accommodation: 192 Rooms and Suites

Accommodation: 200 Rooms

Transfer: 30 minutes by car from Amman Airport

Transfer: 10 minutes by car from Amman Airport

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Superior Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £2030 – High Season 7 nights from £1535 – Low Season

Deluxe Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £1875 – High Season 7 nights from £1460 – Low Season

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

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Here, 1,300ft below sea level, can be found unrivalled sunsets and luxury that includes a spa like no other.

The stunning view of the Dead Sea from every room and suite is just the beginning of this hotel’s allure. Babylonian in inspiration, its three exclusive enclaves are set among gardens of olive and palm trees surrounding placid lagoons, waterfalls and private pools. Inside, traditional stone floors that flow out to spacious patios or balconies are complemented by contemporary luxury (with a twist – the fabulous

Resort facts and prices Accommodation: 349 Rooms Transfer: 45 minutes by car from Amman Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Deluxe Room – Breakfast 7 nights from £1875 – High Season 7 nights from £1460 – Low Season

bathrooms are built in the deep grey local stone), clean lines, and stateof-the-art technology in the form of plasma screens and WiFi. The local influence continues in the Anantara Spa (the largest, and some say the finest, in the Middle East), which is rendered near-unique by its access to the ozone-rich air and mineral-loaded seawater and mud. There are nine freshwater swimming pools; the award-winning dining (including international, Arabic and Thai) is accompanied by those same amazing vistas; and nothing compares to the dramatic sunsets over the longest private beach in Jordan.

www.seasons.co.uk

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FAR EAST Of course the sun rises in the exotic Far East – it’s paradise! The beaches and cities are the stuff of legend, the waters are as sparkling and warm as the hospitality.

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We live the places you’ll love.

Paradise found. You’ll discover the secluded islands of Phang Nga Bay, when we whisk you away on a private cruise aboard Amanpuri’s charming Honk Kong Junk. Finally cooling off with a relaxing swim in the limestone-studded bay before whiling away the afternoon enjoying a BBQ with Champagne on ice.

MAIN IMAGE: Ao Nang, Thailand

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Thailand

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Thailand is Asia’s premier tourist destination, with pristine tropical islands, glorious beaches and tiered temples patrolled by saffron-robed monks.

Its shape and geography divide into four natural regions: the

is well deserved; guests can expect some of the finest service you will

mountains and forests of the north; the vast rice fields of the central

find anywhere in the world. Ancient Thai temples, royal palaces and

plains; the semi-arid farmlands of the north-east plateau; and the

Khymer ruins dominate the cultural scene but there are plenty of other

tropical islands and long coastline of the peninsula south. As the

diversions, from pristine national parks, beaches and coral reefs, to

only nation in the region to have maintained self-rule throughout its

elephant sanctuaries and the wonderful flavours of Thai cuisine. Its

long history, the Thai people are proud of their traditions and keen to

capital Bangkok offers visitors the opportunity to experience glimpses

preserve their independence of spirit. Thailand’s return to popularity

of the fascinating Thai culture.

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Flights • British Airways (direct) from London Heathrow • Thai Airways (direct) from London Heathrow • Emirates (via Dubai) from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow

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Bangkok Hua Hin Chiva-Som

Rasananda Rasananda Koh Phangan Phang Nga Six Senses Yao Noi PHUKET AIRPORT

Phuket Amanpuri Banyan Tree Phuket Trisara Six Senses Sanctuary

Koh Kood Soneva Kiri by Six Senses Koh Samui Banyan Tree Koh Samui Six Senses Samui Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui Karma Samui Santiburi Beach and Golf & Spa

Krabi Phulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve

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Amanpuri

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Phuket

A ‘superstar’ discreet resort with a stylish ambience and much appreciated by the world’s rich and famous.

Amanpuri enjoys a secluded hillside location overlooking the pristine white sands of Pansea Beach. The forty guest pavilions are connected by elevated walkways, each one 115m2 of minimalist style and comfort.

Thai furnishings, art and artefacts establish an authentic ambience, while private outdoor terraces overlook either the tropical gardens or the Andaman Sea. Thirty luxury villas, from two to six bedrooms, are perfect for families or larger parties. Amanpuri boasts its own charter fleet of vessels available for overnight and day trips to scenic spots. Tennis, a

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duplex glass-walled gym, Pilates Studio, two pools and watersports

Accommodation: 70 Guest Rooms

are all available, along with five golf courses within a 30-minute drive.

Amanpuri is home to the first Aman Spa, a holistic sanctuary where personalised treatment programmes reflect individual needs. At dusk, tables and chairs are thoughtfully set out on the poolside terrace to enable guests to watch the sunset. Gourmet Thai and European specialities are available at The Terrace, Naoki serves Kaiseki fare.

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

Transfer: 25 minutes by car from Phuket Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Garden Pavilion Room – Room Only 7 nights from £4180 – High Season 7 nights from £3490 – Low Season

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Banyan Tree Phuket

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Phuket

This flagship property of Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts has pioneered the concept of exclusive pool villas.

Banyan Tree Phuket is tucked away in a tranquil corner of Laguna Phuket, Asia’s first integrated resort, bordered by freshwater lagoons and leading to the sandy white beach. Comprising 173 villas luxuriously appointed with traditional Thai decor, each one features a spacious bedroom, ensuite bathroom with his and her private dressing areas, a private landscaped garden, sunken open-air bathtub and most benefiting from their own private pool. Privacy, relaxation and rejuvenation are by-words in this world-famous, exclusive retreat which offers a vanity of opulent

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villas. The DoublePool Villas feature a private infinity pool and immersed

Accommodation: 173 Villas

crystal jet pool as well as a wading pool surrounding a floating bedroom pavilion. The villas are complemented by a world-class Banyan Tree Spa, a championship golf course, free-form and lap pools and many other exciting recreational opportunities, making it an ideal escape for families.

Twelve dining options await, from award-winning Saffron serving Thai delicacies, to the ultimate just for two Sanya Rak Dinner Cruise.

Transfer: 20 minutes by car from Phuket Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Deluxe Villa – Breakfast 7 nights from £2360 – High Season 7 nights from £2135 – Low Season

www.seasons.co.uk

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Trisara

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Phuket

This sumptuous addition to Thailand’s most popular island takes advantage of the undeveloped north-western coastline.

This small, luxurious resort is set in a tropical rainforest that rises gently from the seafront between two headlands, its private bay fringed by a natural coral reef. All accommodation face the Andaman Sea and each have a private pool with striking views of the ocean. Sumptuous interiors feature rich, dark woods. The Pool Villas have 10 metre infinity pools that overflow directly out to sea; inside, the latest technology includes

Facts and prices Accommodation: 59 Rooms, Suites, Villas and Residences Transfer: 15 minutes by car from Phuket Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Ocean View Pool Room – Room Only 7 nights from £3625 – High Season 7 nights from £3145 – Low Season

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

plasma TVs, DVD players and broadband internet access. The two-to five-Bedroom Residences have large private pools and fully equipped kitchens including the services of a cook and a maid. The main pool and beach offer spacious, partly sheltered sundecks. Indulge and pamper at Trisara Spa: set on the hillside, it has a seafront meditation sala and uses organic products in its treatments, which can also be experienced in the privacy of your Pool Villa. Thai and Western cuisine is served in the main restaurant. Luxury motor yachts are available for expeditions to nearby islands, and dive vessels visit Phuket’s best sites.

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A wellness resort that offers innovative holistic treatments in luxury surroundings and a stunning location.

A five minute boat journey from Phuket and the only resort on the traditional Thai fishing island of Naka Yai. Combining the natural beauty of its surroundings with holistic treatments, this wellness resort offers preventative wellness methods and ground-breaking fitness programmes. All 61 pool villas and pool villa suites are spacious and decorated with chic natural fabrics and furnishings. Situated on a gently

Facts and prices Accommodation: 61 Pool Villas Transfer: 30 minutes by private car and boat from Phuket Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Hill Pool Villa – Full Board 7 nights from £4145 – High Season 7 nights from £3695 – Low Season

sloping hillside, the resort leads down to a pristine white-sand beachfront and the seemingly endless turquoise sea. The fishetarian spa cuisine, using fresh organically-grown produce from the resort’s own vegetable and biological gardens, continues the holistic approach to wellness.

Guests can choose to dine at the beach in Ton Sai Restaurant, or enjoy stunning views over Phang Nga Bay with their choice from the Raw Foods Menu at Dining at The Point. The resort is a haven of holistic wellness and fitness, offering yoga, sports training and physiotherapy, a fitness gym, an outdoor ‘Jungle Gym’ and island meditation sessions.

www.seasons.co.uk

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Yao Noi

Phulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Mangrove forests and the Andaman Sea are the backdrop to this luxurious island retreat.

An idyllic Thai getaway overlooking the magnificent Andaman Sea.

The contemporary villas are tucked away in dense forest with stunning

Phulay Bay is a remarkable setting with spectacular views. All Villas

views across Phang Nga bay and the limestone pinnacles. Secluded and

and Pavilions are elegant and spacious with private gardens and some

spacious, each has its own infinity-edge pool with sundeck and open-air

offering views over the sea or beachfront. An infinity pool, an ESPA

bathroom, while some have a sala for spa treatments and every villa has

spa, fitness centre and water activities cater to all guests. The signature

a personal butler. In addition to in-villa dining, destination dining can be

Thai restaurant Sri Trang offers a memorable ambience with views of

arranged, or savour world cuisine and fine Mediterranean food in the

the Andaman Sea whilst Lae Lay, a Seafood Grill Restaurant, uses the

Dining Room. Facilities include the signature Six Senses Spa, gym, or

freshest seafood from Krabi. The Poolside Restaurant and the Sunset

explore the surrounding islands on traditional longtail boats.

Lounge are the perfect spots to soak up the hotel’s exotic atmosphere.

Six Senses Yao Noi

Facts and prices Accommodation: 56 Villas Transfer: 20 minutes by car and 45 minutes by boat from Phuket Airport

Krabi

Facts and prices Accommodation: 54 Villas Transfer: 20 minutes by car from Krabi Airport

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Garden Pool Villa – Breakfast 7 nights from £3525 – High Season 7 nights from £2065 – Low Season

Resort Pavillion – Breakfast 7 nights from £2745 – High Season 7 nights from £2520 – Low Season

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

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All-villa accommodation in a text-book tropical Hidden away at the end of a headland on Koh bay, with private infinity pools for all.

Samui’s northernmost tip.

Seventy-eight all-pool villas punctuate the blinding white sands and

All villas are split-level and open-plan in design, helping to create a sense

cascading tropical terraces of this private corner of Koh Samui, where

of space and release. Each villa has a spacious sundeck, a private sala

glass-encased verandahs and clean, modern lines make for deliciously

with daybed and sun loungers. All villas have a private butler service and

contemporary accommodation in a resort that prides itself on wow-factor

all but 14 have stunning infinity pools which ensure complete privacy. The

facilities – from the island’s largest private infinity pools to fine-dining

resort’s main resturant provides various dining options within traditional

(over three restaurants with two bars including its beach grill, Sands, as

Thai settings. There is a central swimming pool, a watersports centre and

well as three private dining rooms) to The Rainforest, Koh Samui’s only

a Six Senses Spa, which includes outdoor treatment salas and indoor

hydrotherapy spa with its choice of eight holistic, personalised therapies.

treatment rooms for both couples and singles.

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Accommodation: 78 Pool Villas

Accommodation: 66 Villas and Suites

Transfer: 30 minutes by car from Koh Samui Airport

Transfer: 10 minutes by car from Koh Samui Airport

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Deluxe Villa – Breakfast 7 nights from £2360 – High Season 7 nights from £2135 – Low Season

Hideaway Villa – Breakfast 7 nights from £2170 – High Season 7 nights from £1890 – Low Season

www.seasons.co.uk

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Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui Koh Samui

Karma Samui Koh Samui

Find lashings of contemporary Thai style at this Hidden away on a palm-fringed cove, this luxurious resort. hotel offers the ultimate tropical paradise.

All spacious and stylish Thai villas have an infinity pool and outdoor deck,

Looking out over turquoise waters, the hotel is the ultimate tropical

contemporary Thai interiors and the latest technology. Beach Villas are

paradise. Each villa has a private pool with outdoor terrace, garden

located on the resort’s private beach, One Bedroom Villas have a hillside

shower and an expansive living room. A choice of dining options await

setting and the Two Bedroom Residence Villa is just steps from the

from modern Thai and international cuisine to the poolside restaurant

sea. Guests can enjoy pampering Thai treatments at the spa or on the

for lighter meals. Alternatively, dine by the beach or under the stars,

beach as well as yoga, the gym and watersports. Dining options include

choosing to hire your own villa chef. Other facilities include two swimming

traditional Thai cuisine as well as in-villa dining also available. Hiking and

pools, a Kids’ Club, a gym facility and the Karma Spa and Wellness

elephant trekking are just some of the activities on the resorts doorstep.

Centre, offering tailored holistic regimes.

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Accommodation: 60 Villas and 14 Residences

Accommodation: 36 Luxury Pool Villas

Transfer: 30 minutes by car from Koh Samui Airport

Transfer: 15 minutes by car from Koh Samui Airport

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

One Bedroom Villa – Room Only 7 nights from £5005 – High Season 7 nights from £4015 – Low Season

Luxury Pool Villa – Breakfast 7 nights from £3070 – High Season 7 nights from £2530 – Low Season

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

Phangan Island

Santiburi Resort is the most luxurious and secluded hideaway on Koh Samui.

A stylish, resort where everyone gets their own pool, on the Phangan Island.

Villas are situated in tropical gardens on the northern tip of the island.

An almost cartoon version of a tropical Thai getaway, this luxurious resort

Rooms are designed in the style of an elegant Thai home with views over

has brought an exclusivity and sophistication never before seen on Koh

the beach. Special features include oval bathtubs, gazebos and private

Phangan, just a short boat ride from Koh Samui and a million miles from

Jacuzzi pools. Close by, the Santiburi Golf Samui course sweeps over a

everywhere. Forty-four villas and suites grace the startlingly-white beach

beautiful range of hills, an unforgettable setting for a round of golf. Other

front, each with plunge pool and bespoke design details which include

activities include tennis, watersports and a gym, while the Santiburi

hand-woven Thai silks and roomy, showy bathrooms. Dining options

Spa offers traditional Thai massages. Thai and Mediterranean cuisine is

include in-villa, on the beach or à la carte, whilst the spa and yoga studio

served at five dining outlets, with produce from the resort’s gardens.

are outstanding.

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Accommodation: 71 Guest Rooms

Accommodation: 44 Villas and Suites

Transfer: 20 minutes by car from Koh Samui Airport

Transfer: 40 minutes by speedboat from Koh Samui Airport

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

One Bedroom Equatorial Duplex – Room Only 7 nights from £2175 – High Season 7 nights from £1975 – Low Season

Garden Suite with Pool – Breakfast 7 nights from £3205 – High Season 7 nights from £2410 – Low Season

www.seasons.co.uk

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A secluded world of beauty and serenity, this destination spa is consistently voted among the best in the world.

Situated within seven acres of gardens on the Hua Hin coast, Chiva-Som is dedicated to the promotion of healthy living through holistic treatments aimed at mind, body and spirit. Whether it is pampering, weight loss or stress reduction, every facet of your health is catered for. Tailor-made programmes incorporating nutritional and fitness advice, massages, beauty treatments and yoga classes are created by the resort’s Health

Facts and prices Accommodation: 58 Guest Rooms Transfer: 3 hours by car from Bangkok Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Ocean View Room – Full Board 7 nights from £4215 – High Season 7 nights from £4130 – Low Season

Reservations – 01244 202 082 / 020 7158 0994

and Wellness Advisors. With 58 rooms, some with beautiful views over the Gulf of Thailand and some Thai-style pavilions located in the tropical gardens, the resort offers privacy and seclusion. In addition to massages, body wraps and holistic treatments, Chiva-Som also offers state-of-theart medi-spa treatments for skin rejuvenation and image enhancement.

The resort’s acclaimed Thai-inspired spa cuisine using home-grown organic vegetables is testimony to the fact that healthy eating can be gourmet. Activities include hands-on cooking classes with the head chef, or enjoy a private beach barbeque, prepared by your own chef.

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An exclusive, luxurious island resort surrounded by tropical landscapes, clear waters and white sandy beaches.

This new Soneva resort is situated on one of the most pristine and untouched islands on the south east coast of Thailand. Soneva Kiri combines the best of luxurious design with cutting edge eco-concepts.

All villas continue the chic tropical designs each decorated with natural bamboo and a decking with an open plan sitting area and barefoot is encouraged throughout the resort to complement the atmosphere of

Facts and prices Accommodation: 36 Villa Suites, Reserves and Retreats Transfer: 75 minutes by private plane from Bangkok Airport Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Hill Villa Suite – Room Only 7 nights from £5155 – High Season 7 nights from £3540 – Low Season

relaxation and tranquility. For the ultimate in luxury, why not opt to stay in the Retreat or the Reserve? The Six Senses Spa offers spectacular views, with a refreshing menu of holistic and traditional treatments using only natural ingredients. In addition, lifestyle workshops and wellness activities are also available. Choose from three restaurants and a wide selection of cuisine or, alternatively, enjoy a private romantic dinner on the beach or even in the treetops. A range of activities are available with astronomy classes, mountain biking, excursions to visit Angkor Wat Temples and the Cinema Paradiso, an exclusive outdoor cinema.

www.seasons.co.uk

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Singapore & Malaysia

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Singapore embodies the finest of both East and West combining arts, culture and cuisine.

Malaysia is home to the worlds oldest rainforest, pristine beaches and a cosmopolitan capital.

Singapore packs some punch as a tourist destination in its own right.

and excellent service. Gourmets, meanwhile, will love Malaysia for

It is the culinary capital of Asia, with wonderful street food and an

the variety, freshness and ingenuity of its cuisine. Kuala Lumpur,

exciting range of restaurants serving top-rate cuisine from across

affectionately known as KL, is a cultural melting pot, with lively

the world and offers dozens of immaculate gardens to explore and

nightlife and a fascinating art and performance culture. Langkawi and

even a patch of virgin rainforest full of monkeys and birdlife. Malaysia

Pangkor Laut are Malaysia’s most popular tourist destinations where

is a kaleidoscope of different races and religions, a real feeling of

exclusive resorts vie with fishing kampungs for prime spots on rugged

peace and harmony. Visitors will be assured of a warm welcome

coastlines of pristine beaches.

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• Visit the Petronas Towers in Malaysia • Experience the Singapore Flyer and enjoy the magnificent skyline views

Flights • Singapore: British Airways, Singapore Airlines and Qantas (direct) from London Heathrow. Malaysia: Malaysia Airlines via Kuala Lumpur from London Heathrow

SINGAPORE

Raffles Singapore

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Singapore

The Raffles Singapore is the most famous hotel in the world? Probably. With reason?

Most definitely.

Hotels simply don’t come more legendary than Raffles. Declared a National Monument in 1987 and a front-runner on pretty much every Best Hotel in the World list you care to mention, its guests have included everyone from Rudyard Kipling and Noël Coward to Beyoncé.

And who can wonder at it? Designed around a lush courtyard – the Courtyard Suites are especially lovely – the hotel is a remnant of more elegant times, though modern refurbishments mean it’s ahead of the pack when it comes to up-to-the-minute amenities. A wide selection

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of eating and drinking opportunities, each more glamorous than the

Accommodation: 103 Rooms and Suites

last, conspire with the Amrita Spa to create a parallel universe of relaxation and indulgence at the heart of a city known for its elegance and liveliness. Enjoy a Singapore Sling, invented on the premises, at the famous Long Bar, laze and relax by the pool or potter around the Raffles Hotel Museum or its own private shopping arcade, drinking in

Transfer: 45 minutes by car from Singapore Airport Price £ per person: Price includes airport transfers but not international flights.

Courtyard Suite – Room Only 3 nights from £1000 – All year round

the atmosphere of legend.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore Singapore

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

Impressive hotel in a prime location, with stunning views at every turn.

Landmark hotel with faultless service and tasteful, contemporary design.

In the heart of Marina Centre with unobstructed, spine-tingly views of

This Parthenon-inspired former General Post Office is a handsome

the bay or the famous skyscraper-packed cityscape for all guests, this

hotel whose grace is matched by its reputation as one of Singapore’s

is a design-oriented oasis of downtime luxury in one of the globe’s most

great hotels. Its location, right in the throbbing city centre, couldn’t

electrifying metropolises. Your room is failsafe, Ritz-Carlton loveliness;

be better nor could the rooms, which are vibrant yet restful; the suites

the hotel’s interiors courtesy of Pritzker-winning architect Kevin Roche

especially impressive whether it’s the traditional-contemporary Fullerton

who has peppered the vast property with quirky modern art, as well as a

or the palatial splendour of the Presidential. Of the four restaurants, The

200ft curving driveway for a wow of an entrance. Four dining rooms cater

Lighthouse is the most arresting, and the pool continues the classical

for varying moods, and the spa is predictably gorgeous.

references fringed, as it is, by Greek columns.

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Facts and prices

Accommodation: 608 Guest Rooms

Accommodation: 400 Guest Rooms

Transfer: 30 minutes by car from Singapore Airport

Transfer: 25 minutes by car from Singapore Airport

Price £ per person: Price includes airport transfers but not international flights.

Price £ per person: Price includes airport transfers but not international flights.

Deluxe Room, Kallang Bay View – Breakfast 3 nights from £675 – All year round

Courtyard Room – Room Only 3 nights from £545 – All year round

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MALAYSIA

Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

Malaysia

Experience award-winning service that is the epitome of luxury and style.

Located in the city’s entertainment and shopping hub, offering full butler service.

Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur enjoys a prime location in the heart of

Guest rooms are spacious and feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering

the city centre, situated next to the magnificent Petronas Twin Towers

spectacular skyline views over Kuala Lumpur, artworks, the latest

with far-reaching views. The hotel features 643 luxurious rooms, suites

technology and swish marble bathrooms with a bath butler and bath

and apartments, an exclusive Club Lounge, nine innovative restaurants

menu. The Spa Village features a lap pool, a second pool with waterfall,

each offering their renowned culinary creations, bars, extensive

sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and a range of spa treatments. Dining is

conference and banquet facilities, and relaxing recreational and fitness

pure gourmet: the award-winning Li Yen restaurant serving specialities

facilities. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur features eight

of the region and authentic dim sum; the Lobby Lounge, the epitome of

treatment rooms, steam rooms, dry saunas and a hot and cold Jacuzzi.

sophistication, offering a Champange sunday brunch and afternoon tea.

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Facts and prices

Accommodation: 643 Guest Rooms

Accommodation: 251 Guest Rooms

Transfer: 45 minutes by car from Kuala Lumpur Airport

Transfer: 45 minutes by car from Kuala Lumpur Airport

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Deluxe City View – Room Only 7 nights from £2030 – High Season 7 nights from £1805 – Low Season

Deluxe Room – Room Only 7 nights from £1535 – All year round

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Four Seasons Resort Langkawi Langkawi

The Datai Langkawi

Set on Langkawi’s Tanjung Rhu, a secluded white-sand beach with breathtaking views.

A luxurious rainforest retreat designed to integrate with nature, not disturb it.

The resort claims Langkawi’s most dramatic setting: the beach is backed

Guests can savour the sights and sounds of a rainforest that is still home

by a tropical garden and a delicate forest. Rooms feature large Malay-

to lemurs and flying squirrels. Here, snorkelling, windsurfing and sailing

style verandahs or balconies, timber floors and unique design touches.

await, with a Beach Club for alfresco dining and boats for island hopping.

For your own private spa treatment room, choose one of the Beach

Villas and suites are dotted throughout the rainforest crafted from local

Villas, which feature plunge pools and walk-in closets. The two-bedroom

materials, all featuring elevated verandahs, some with plunge pools. A

villa comes with its own lap pool. Restaurant specialities include fresh

selection of Malay and Western cuisine is available at The Gulai House,

seafood and wood-fired pizzas. Explore the wildlife-rich rainforest, have a

an award-winning restaurant. Tennis, pools, a spa and health club are on

private picnic on a nearby island or relax in the resort’s spa.

site, with an 18-hole championship golf course next door.

Facts and prices

Facts and prices

Accommodation: 90 Guest Rooms

Accommodation: 112 Guest Rooms

Transfer: 25 minutes by car from Langkawi Airport

Transfer: 30 minutes by car from Langkawi Airport

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Lower Melaleuca Pavilion – Room Only 7 nights from £2465 – All year round

Deluxe Room – Room Only 7 nights from £2230 – All year round

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Malaysia

A private island is home to the exclusive Pangkor Laut Resort and Spa Village.

This magnificent resort is fronted by palmfringed turquoise waters.

Peace and discretion are the order of the day; it often seems you have

Unspoilt beaches and idyllic islands, teeming with marine life, form the

the island to yourself. Luxury traditional villas stretch out on stilts over the

setting for a perfect holiday. Fronted by a palm-fringed sandy beach

east-facing bay, others perch high on the hillside, sheltered by the jungle

and lapping turquoise waves, Tanjong Jara Resort resembles a majestic

canopy. All rooms incorporate rich timberwork and woven bamboo,

17th century Malay palace. Spacious rooms, with rich fabrics and local

inspired by traditional Malay architecture. There are seven restaurants

hardwood, are set amongst the landscaped gardens or overlook the

and bars serving cuisine from authentic Malay to traditional Chinese,

sea. While Spa Village provides treatments inspired by traditional Malay

Western and Japanese, a wine cellar and bakery. Facilities include pools,

therapies, the variety of family activities and warm hospitality of the resort

tennis courts, watersports and an award-winning Spa Village.

contribute to a relaxed atmosphere.

Facts and prices Accommodation: 120 Villas, 22 Spa Villas and 8 Estates Transfer: 3 hours 30 minutes by car from Kuala Lumpur Airport and 30 minutes by boat

Facts and prices Accommodation: 98 Rooms and 1 Suite Transfer: 1 hour 15 minutes by car from Kuala Terengganu Airport

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Price £ per person: Includes Economy flights and transfers. Flight and room upgrades available on request.

Garden Villa – Room Only 7 nights from £2235 – High Season 7 nights from £1700 – Low Season

Bumbung Room – Room Only 7 nights from £1920 – High Season 7 nights from £1655 – Low Season

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Malaysia

Tanjong Jara Resort

MALAYSIA

Pangkor Laut Resort & Spa Village

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With us, cruising is plain sailing

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The wealth of cruise lines we work with means you can literally sail the world in style, from Europe to the Caribbean and the Far East to Australia.

Revel in a Silversea’s luxurious boutique experience; the casual elegance of Windstar Cruises, Seabourne and Regent Seven Seas Cruises; or let Paul Gauguin Cruises transport you to the soul of the South Seas.

So, if you’re looking for a new way to discover the World, try one of our tailored waterbased holiday experiences, where exceptional service means all the finer details are taken care of so you don’t need to worry about transfers, your luggage or checking in.

Allow us to arrange your pre or post cruise accommodation for the perfect beginning or end to your luxury cruise.

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We do things your way!

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The whole point of a holiday is surely to have things all your own way. That’s especially true when it comes to boats, planes and automobiles.

That’s why we are proud to provide the opportunity for you to enjoy your freedom to the max, live to your own schedule and make your own plans by chartering your own exclusive yacht, private jet and, of course, luxury car.

Whether you want to jet into a ski resort to maximise your precious time on the piste or head off on a romantic bespoke voyage across tropical seas, we can put together the package that will transform your downtime with the ultimate upgrade.

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We want your journey to be as relaxing as your holiday, so we’re incredibly picky about the airlines we use.

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Premium Class Travel

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Enjoy premium class travel from our preferred flight partners, the best airlines in the world. We select our airline partners as carefully as our hotels to ensure your journey is as enjoyable as your destination.

Where available, our flights are scheduled, with many regional departures for your convenience.

We work with many airlines on our worldwide routes, always taking care to suggest the most efficient and convenient way to travel.

Many of our airline partners offer online check-in and self-service check-in kiosks to facilitate a smooth departure, and a choice of travel classes makes your journey as comfortable as possible.

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Air Mauritius

British Airways

What Air Mauritius lacks in the sheer scale of other carriers, it more

The glories of Heathrow Terminal Five aside, BA is the last word in chic

than makes up for in its personalised service and attention to detail.

flying. First Class offers a smartly equipped demi-cabin with prepared-

Charming interiors make for a familial experience, where in Economy new

to-order meals – plus access to the exceptional Concorde Room at

generation seats allow for extra personal living space. Lie-flat cocoon

Terminal Five and JFK. Club World’s newly designed seats are wider

seats and access to Air Mauritius-designated lounges come in Business,

and more comfortable, whilst World Traveller Plus delivers an affordable

where dining begins with canapés followed by Champagne.

premium experience with 20% more personal space than World Traveller.

Emirates

Etihad Airways

With one of the most modern fleets gracing the skies, Emirates can lay

The UAE’s national airline is, fittingly, luxury with no expense spared.

claim to being amongst the most elegant of the upscale carriers. Email

Ergonomic design means space in all classes, but in Pearl and Diamond

is available at all levels and over at Business Class, sleeper seats take

Class is where the experience is taken to super-deluxe levels. Every

relaxation to dreamy levels. In First Class, long haul flights benefit from

guest has their own Food and Beverage Manager and Pearl customers

seven-course meals whilst, on selected routes, private suites now come

will, on selected flights, enjoy lie-flat beds. Diamond guests sleep on 6'8"

with vanity desk and mini-bar.

beds, and those opting for the suites will find dining space for two.

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Five-star dining, faultless comfort and revolutionary live digital satellite

By definition the very best in air travel, Singapore Airlines has set the

TV are just a few of the delights that have given Qatar its reputation for

bar when it comes to service, lounges to die for, and sheer class. From

world-beating service – with signature 180-degree flat beds making

Economy upwards, features like the personal in-flight entertainment

Business Class award-winning. First Class offers private suites featuring

system KrisWorld and fine-dining make for a special journey. Business

a Cineplex and an office or completely flat bed with feather duvet – and

Class is the world’s most spacious, whilst First is a stately experience;

those connecting via Doha will be chauffer-driven direct to the aircraft.

with newer fleets offering suites with personal office facilities.

Thai Airways International

Virgin Atlantic

Synonymous with super-friendly crew and sophisticated surroundings,

Famous for its stylish approach to flying, Virgin Atlantic allows you to

your on-board experience is made-to-measure memorable. Champagne

experience an extra special something in the air. For Economy think wide

and caviar set the mood for Royal First Class guests, who also benefit

seats with lumbar support; Premium Economy is roomier, with dedicated

from fully-reclining 180-degree beds and gourmet Thai cuisine on most

check-in and premium dining, whilst Upper Class boasts one of the

routes, whilst those in Royal Silk Class enjoy up to 167-degree reclining

longest flat beds in its class and access to the onboard bar. And not

seats and, on selected flights, personal telephone. In Economy, the spec

forgetting the Clubhouses, sexy-cool odes to space-age travel.

Preferred Partner

remains amongst the highest of all world carriers.

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Singapore Airlines

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Qatar Airways

Terms & Conditions These booking conditions set out the terms on which you contract with Seasons in Style Limited, trading as Seasons in Style (“We”, “us” or “our”) company number 1070795, registered in England and Wales. Please read them carefully as they describe our and your rights and obligations. In these Booking Conditions, “you” and “your” means all persons named on the booking, or any of them as applicable (including anyone who is added or substituted at a later date).

Seasons in Style Ltd is a member of ABTA with a membership number V9339. ABTA and ABTA Members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist them when things do not go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s code of conduct.

For further information about ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the arbitration scheme available to you if you have a complaint, contact ABTA Ltd. 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ Tel: 020 3117 0500 or www.abta.com.

Except where otherwise stated, these booking conditions only apply to holiday arrangements which you book with us in the UK and which we agree to make, provide or perform (as applicable) as part of our contract with you.

All references in these booking conditions to “booking”, “contract”, “holiday” or “arrangements” mean such holiday arrangements unless otherwise stated, “accommodation” means the hotel, apartment or chalet which you have booked as part of your holiday and “departure” means the start date of the arrangements you have booked with us.

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1. Making a Booking To make a reservation you should contact either an authorised travel agent or us direct. If the booking is made through a travel agent, all communication from us will be sent to that travel agent.

Except for flight inclusive bookings, all monies you pay to an authorised travel agent for your booking with us will be held by the agent on your behalf until we issue our confirmation invoice. After that point, the agent will hold the the monies on our behalf until they are paid to us. For flight inclusive bookings all monies you pay to an authorised travel agent for your booking with us will be held by the travel agent on our behalf until they are paid to us or refunded to you.

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2. Payment of Deposit A deposit of 10% of the total cost of the booking (up to a maximum of £2,500) or £250 per person, whichever is the greater, is payable when you book. In some cases, the deposit required could be higher. For all payments made by credit card a 1% charge will apply. Full or part payment for certain services such as flights may also be required at the time of booking – details at time of enquiry. Please note, all payments made at the time of booking are non-refundable except where otherwise specifically stated in these booking conditions. Once we have received the information we require and all appropriate payments, we will, subject to availability, confirm your arrangements by issuing a confirmation invoice. All bookings are subject to our booking conditions. By asking us to confirm your booking, the person who makes the booking is taken to have accepted these booking conditions on behalf of all persons named on the booking. Your invoice will be sent to you or your travel agent. Please check this invoice carefully as soon as you receive it. Contact us immediately if any information which appears on the confirmation or any other document appears to be incorrect or incomplete as it may not be possible to make changes later. We regret we cannot accept any liability if we are not notified of any inaccuracy in any document within 14 days of our sending it out (5 days for tickets). We will do our best to rectify any mistake notified to us outside these time limits but you must meet any costs involved in doing so. The only exception to this requirement to meet costs is where the mistake in question was made by us and there is good reason why you did not tell us about it within these time limits.

3. Payment of Balance Approximately 10 weeks before the date your arrangements are due to commence, we will send you a reminder or, where applicable, a final invoice showing any surcharge which has become payable – see clause 6 “The Price You Pay”. The price of your holiday as shown on your final invoice will not increase. Usually, the balance of the cost of your arrangements must be received by us not less than 8 weeks before the date your arrangements are due to commence. If the booking is made within 8 weeks of the date your arrangements are due to commence, the full cost of the holiday must be paid at the time of the booking. For some holidays or elements of holidays, full payment must be received earlier than 8 weeks in advance. We will advise you at the time of booking where this is the case. For all payments made by credit card a 1% charge will apply.

If we do not receive all payments due in full and on time, we are entitled to assume that you wish to cancel your booking. In this case, we will be entitled to keep all payments made or due at that date. If we do not cancel straight away because you have promised to make payment, you must pay the cancellation charges shown in clause 9 depending on the date we reasonably treat your booking as cancelled.

4. Your contract A binding contract between us comes into existence when we dispatch our confirmation invoice to you or your travel agent. We both agree that English Law (and no other) will apply to your contract and to any dispute, claim or other matter of any description which arises between us (except as set out below). We both also agree that any dispute, claim or other matter of any description (and whether or not involving any personal injury) which arises between us must be dealt with under the ABTA or AITO Arbitration Schemes (if the Scheme is available for the claim in question - see clause 15) or by the Courts of England and Wales only unless, in the case of Court proceedings, you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland. In this case, proceedings must either be brought in the Courts of your home country or those of England and Wales. If proceedings are brought in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you may choose to have your contract and any dispute, claim or other matter of any description which arises between us governed by the law of Scotland/ Northern Ireland as applicable (but if you do not so choose, English law will apply).

5. Prices Our brochure is prepared and costed many months before travel and for

this reason the prices quoted are for guidance only. We reserve the right to amend brochure/website prices at any time before you book your arrangements. We will also advise you of any error of which we are aware and of the then applicable price at the time of booking. If the price has changed you will be told the revised price before you commit yourself.

6. The Price You Pay The prices shown in our brochure were calculated on the basis of then known costs and exchange rates as shown in the Financial Times Guide to World Currencies on 17 May 2010.

We reserve the right to increase/decrease and correct errors in advertised prices at any time before your holiday is confirmed. We will advise you of any error of which we are aware and of the then applicable price at the time of booking.

Once the price of your chosen holiday has been confirmed at the time of booking, then subject to the correction of errors, we will only increase or decrease the price in the following circumstances. A surcharge or refund (as applicable) will be payable, subject to the conditions set out in this clause, in the event of any change in our transportation costs or in dues, taxes or fees payable for services such as landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports or airports. We will not however surcharge for variations in exchange rates.

Even in the above cases, only if the amount of any increase in our costs exceeds 2% of the total cost of your holiday (excluding any amendment charges) will we levy a surcharge. If any surcharge is greater than 10% of the cost of your holiday (excluding any amendment charges), you will be entitled to cancel your booking and receive a full refund of all monies you have paid to us (except for any amendment charges) or alternatively purchase another holiday from us as referred to in clause 8 “Changes and Cancellations by Us”.

Where applicable, you have 14 days from the issue date printed on the surcharge invoice to tell us if you want to choose option (b) or (c) as set out in clause 8 below. If you do not tell us that you wish to choose either of these options within this period of time, we are entitled to assume that you do not wish to do so and will pay the surcharge. Any surcharge must be paid with the balance of the cost of your arrangements.

A refund will only be payable if the decrease in our costs exceeds 2% of the total cost of your holiday as set out above. Where a refund is due, we will pay you the full amount of the decrease in our costs.

We promise not to levy a surcharge after we send you our final invoice approximately 10 weeks prior to departure. No refund will be payable if any decrease in our costs occurs during this period either.

7. Special Requests and Disabilities/Medical Problems If you have any special request, you must advise us in writing at the time of booking. Although we will endeavour to pass any reasonable requests on to the relevant supplier, we regret we cannot guarantee any request will be met unless we have specifically confirmed this. For your own protection, you should obtain confirmation in writing from us that your request will be complied with (where it is possible for us to give this) if your request is important to you. Confirmation that a special request has been noted or passed on to the supplier or the inclusion of the special request on your confirmation invoice or any other documentation is not confirmation that the request will be met. Unless and until specifically confirmed, all special requests are subject to availability. We regret we cannot accept any conditional bookings, i.e. any booking which is specified to be conditional on the fulfilment of a particular request. All such bookings will be treated as “standard” bookings subject to the above provisions on special requests.

If you have any medical problem or disability which may affect your arrangements or any special requirements as a result of any medical condition or disability (including any which affect the booking process), please tell us before you confirm your booking so that we can assist you in considering the suitability of your chosen arrangements and/or making the booking. In any event, you must give us full details in writing at the time of booking and whenever any change in the condition or disability occurs. You must also promptly advise us if any medical problem or disability develops after your booking has been confirmed which may affect your arrangements.

8. Changes and Cancellations by Us We start planning the arrangements we offer many months in advance.

Occasionally, we have to make changes to, and correct errors in, brochure/ website and other details both before and after bookings have been confirmed and cancel confirmed bookings. Whilst we always endeavour to avoid changes and cancellations, we must reserve the right to do so.

However, we promise we will only cancel your confirmed booking 8 weeks or less before the date your arrangements are due to commence where you have failed to comply with any requirement of these booking conditions entitling us to cancel (such as paying on time) or where we are forced to do so as a result of “force majeure” as defined in clause 10 below. Most changes will be minor but occasionally, we may need to make a significant change. Significant changes are changes to your confirmed arrangements such as a change of UK airport to one which is more inconvenient to you (except as between Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted), a change of resort or accommodation to a lower category/standard or an alteration to any departure time of any transport arranged by us where the time is varied by more than 12 hours. A change of flight time of less than 12 hours, airline (except as specified in clause 16 (“Flights”), type of aircraft (if advised) or destination airport will all be treated as minor changes. If we have to make a significant change before the date your arrangements are due to commence we will inform you or your travel agent as soon as reasonably practical. If there is time to do so we will offer you the choice of: a) accepting the changed arrangements, or b) purchasing other arrangements from us, or c) cancelling your arrangements and receiving a full refund of all monies you have paid to us.

Please note, the above options are not available where any change made is a minor one.

If we have to make a significant change or cancel less than 8 weeks before the date your arrangements are due to commence we will pay you

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the compensation payments set out in the table below depending on the circumstances and when the significant change or cancellation is notified to you subject to the following exceptions. Compensation will not be payable and no liability beyond offering the above mentioned choices can be accepted where we are forced to make a change or cancel as a result of unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which we could not have avoided even with all due care.

No compensation will be payable and the above options will not be available if we cancel as a result of your failure to comply with any requirement of these booking conditions entitling us to cancel (such as paying on time) or if the change made is a minor one.

Period before departure a significant change or cancellation is notified to you or your travel agent

Compensation per person

56-35 days

£50 per person

34-15 days

£75 per person

14-0 days

£100 per person

Very rarely, we may be forced by “force majeure” (see clause 10) to change or terminate your arrangements after they have commenced but before their scheduled end. This is extremely unlikely but if this situation does occur, we will try to obtain refunds for any unused services from our suppliers. If we are successful we will pass these on to you after deducting our own costs in obtaining them. If we are not successful we regret we cannot give you any refund as this situation is totally outside our control. We cannot pay you any compensation or be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by you as a result.

9. Alterations and Cancellations by You If you want to make any changes to your arrangements after they have been confirmed, an amendment charge of £45 per booking will apply together with any costs incurred by ourselves and any costs or charges incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers. Although we will endeavour to assist, we cannot guarantee to meet alteration requests.

Please note: Except where any member of your party is prevented from travelling (see below) alterations cannot be made less than 8 weeks before the date your arrangements are due to commence and any such request for an alteration will be treated as a cancellation of the original booking and be subject to the cancellation charges set out below.

If you need to cancel your arrangements, the person who made the booking must notify us in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only be effective when it is received in writing by us at our offices. As we incur costs from the time we confirm your booking, the following cancellation charges will be payable.

Please note: for certain bookings the cancellation charges set out below will not be applicable. Instead, higher charges and/or a different timetable will apply. For example, for certain bookings, cancellations made six months in advance of departure will attract a cancellation charge of 100% of the total cost of your arrangements. All payments made or due at the time of booking or before balance due date (including full payment for certain services) will be treated as part of your deposit. The minimum cancellation fee is loss of your deposit. Except as otherwise notified, where written notice of cancellation is received by us after the applicable balance due date, the cancellation fee payable will be the deposit together with the specified percentage of the balance of the total holiday cost (after deduction of the deposit and any amendment charges) shown below. Amendment charges are non-refundable in the event of cancellation. Please check the cancellation charges applicable to your arrangements at the time of booking.

Period before departure we receive written notification

Cancellation Fee

Before balance due date

Loss of deposit

Balance due date – 45 days

30% of balance plus loss of deposit

44-20 days

75% of balance plus loss of deposit

19-0 days

100% of balance plus loss of deposit

Day of departure or after

100% of total holiday cost

Depending on the reason for cancellation, you may be able to reclaim these cancellation charges (less any applicable excess) under the terms of your insurance policy. Claims must be made directly to the insurance company concerned.

Where any cancellation affects the basis on which the cost of your holiday was calculated (for example, where as a result only one person will occupy a double/twin room), we will recalculate the cost and re-invoice you accordingly.

If any member of your party is prevented from travelling, that person may transfer their place to someone else (introduced by you) providing we are notified not less than two weeks before departure. Where a transfer to a person of your choice can be made, all costs and charges incurred by us and/or incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers as a result together with an amendment fee of £45 must be paid before the transfer can be affected.

For flight inclusive arrangements, you must pay the charges levied by the airline concerned. As most airlines do not permit name changes after tickets have been issued for any reason, these charges are likely to be the full cost of the original flight in addition to the cost of the new flight.

10. Force Majeure Except where otherwise expressly stated in these booking conditions, we regret we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of our contractual obligations is prevented or affected by, or you otherwise suffer any damage, loss or

expense of any nature as a result of, “force majeure”. In these booking conditions, “force majeure” means any event which we or the supplier of the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. These may include, whether actual or threatened, war, riot, civil strife, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions and all similar events outside our control.

11. Insurance We strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance and ensure that you are adequately covered. Please read your policy details and take them with you on holiday. Please note most travel insurance policies do not cover hazardous activities such as hot-air ballooning, jet boating etc. If you intend to take part in any such activities, you must obtain appropriate insurance which specifically covers such activities.

(2) We will not be responsible for any injury, illness, death, loss (including loss of possessions and loss of enjoyment), damage, expense, cost or other sum or claim of any description whatsoever which results from any of the following: • the act(s) and/or omission(s) of the person(s) affected or any member(s) of their party, or • the act(s) and/or omission(s) of a third party not connected with the provision of your arrangements and which were unforeseeable or unavoidable, or • ‘force majeure’ as defined in clause 10 above.

(4) The promises we make to you about the services we have agreed to provide or arrange as part of our contract – and the laws and regulations of the country in which your claim or complaint occurred – will be used as the basis for deciding whether the services in question had been properly provided. If the particular services which gave rise to the claim or complaint complied with local laws and regulations applicable to those services at the time, the services will be treated as having been properly provided. This will be the case even if the services did not comply with the laws and regulations of the UK which would have applied had those services been provided in the UK. The exception to this is where the claim or complaint concerns the absence of a safety feature which might lead a reasonable holiday maker to refuse to take the arrangements in question.

(5) Where we are found liable for loss of and/or damage to any luggage or personal possessions (including money), the maximum amount we will have to pay you is £1000 per person affected unless a lower limitation applies to your claim under this clause or clause 12(6) below. You must ensure you have appropriate travel insurance to protect your personal belongings. For all claims which do not involve death or personal injury or luggage or personal possessions, if we are found liable to you on any basis, the maximum amount we will have to pay you is twice the price (excluding amendment charges) paid by or on behalf of the person(s) affected in total unless a lower limitation applies to your claim under clause 12 (6) below or elsewhere in these booking conditions. This maximum amount will only be payable where everything has gone wrong and you have not received any benefit at all from your arrangements.

(6) Where any claim or part of a claim (including those involving death or personal injury) concerns or is based on any travel arrangements (including the process of getting on and/or off the transport concerned) provided by any air, sea or rail carrier to which any international convention or regulation applies, the maximum amount of compensation we will have to pay you will be limited. The most we will have to pay you for that claim or that part of a claim if we are found liable to you on any basis is the most the carrier concerned would have to pay under the international convention or regulation which applies to the travel arrangements in question (for example, the Warsaw Convention as amended or unamended and the Montreal Convention 1999 for international travel by air and/or for airlines with an operating licence granted by an EU country, the EU Regulation on Air Carrier Liability for national and international travel by air, the Athens Convention for international travel by sea or COTIF, the Convention on International Travel

by Rail).

Please note: Where a carrier would not be obliged to make any payment to you under the applicable international convention or regulation in respect of a claim or part of a claim, we similarly are not obliged to make a payment to you for that claim or part of the claim. When making any payment, we are entitled to deduct any money which you have received or are entitled to receive from the carrier for the claim in question. Copies of the applicable International Conventions and Regulations are available from us on request.

b) At all times, you must behave in a reasonable and responsible manner towards any other person you meet in the course of your travel arrangements.

Full payment for any such damage or loss (reasonably estimated if not precisely known) must be made direct to the accommodation owner or manager or other supplier or to us as soon as possible. If the actual cost of the loss or damage exceeds the amount paid where estimated, you must pay the difference once known. If the actual cost is less than the amount paid, the difference will be refunded. You will also be responsible for meeting any claims subsequently made against us and all costs incurred by us (including our own and the other party’s full legal costs) as a result of your actions. You should ensure you have appropriate travel insurance to protect you if this situation arises. If in our reasonable opinion or in the reasonable opinion of any other person in authority, you behave in such a way as to cause or be likely to cause danger, upset or distress to any third party or damage to property, we are entitled, without prior notice, to terminate the arrangements of the person(s) concerned. We will have no further responsibility toward such person(s) including any return travel arrangements. No refunds will be made and we will not pay any expenses or costs incurred as a result of the termination. (c) You must take all sensible precautions to protect your own safety and wellbeing while you are on holiday. Please ensure you are familiar with the layout of your hotel or other accommodation and in particular the location of fire exits, escape routes and alarms as soon as possible after arrival.

Children of all ages should be appropriately supervised at all times given local safety standards may be very different to those found in the UK, particularly in the vicinity of swimming pools and balconies which present inherent risks. Balconies may not be enclosed in a way which would prevent a child or adult falling from them. Swimming pools may not have regular or reliable depth markings and may contain unexpected and unmarked changes of depth. Swimming pool surrounds may be slippery when wet.

You must personally familiarise yourself with the depth of the pool and any hazards it contains. The pool should be checked before every use and any apparent defects immediately reported. You must not enter any pool after drinking any alcohol, even a moderate amount, or when it is closed and must not dive into it except into any area which is specifically designated as suitable for diving and then only after you have personally checked the depth.

14. Complaints a) If you have a problem or any cause for complaint concerning your arrangements during your holiday, please report it immediately directly to the supplier (e.g. the hotel manager), and as soon as possible to the attention of our local representative/agent (if available – see (b) below). They will try to rectify the problem at the time. If you fail to follow this simple procedure, we cannot accept responsibility for any problem or complaint that could have been rectified then had you notified us or the supplier/our representative at the time. For all other problems or complaints, failure to comply with this simple procedure may mean that your right to claim any compensation you may otherwise have been entitled to may be affected or even lost as a result. b) If no representative or agent is available, or if they are unable to resolve the matter to your complete satisfaction, please telephone Seasons in Style on +44 (0) 1244 202 000. Any costs incurred in contacting us will be refunded. c) If your complaint cannot be resolved locally having reported it, you must inform our agent/representative or us of this in writing and follow this up in writing to us within 28 days of your return home.

15. Arbitration Disputes arising out of, or in connection with this contract which cannot be amicably settled may be referred to arbitration under a special scheme, which, though devised by arrangement with ABTA, is administered quite independently by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on the customer in respect of costs. Full details will be provided on request or can be obtained from the ABTA website (www.abta. com) or from ABTA (for further contact details see above). This scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking. Neither does it apply to claims which are solely or mainly in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences.

The scheme can, however, deal with compensation claims which include an element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1000 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this element.

Alternatively AITO’s low-cost Independent Dispute Settlement Service may be called upon by either side to bring the matter to a speedy and acceptable conclusion if the scheme is available for the claim in question.

16. Flights NB The following clause only applies if your arrangements with us include a flight(s).

In accordance with EU Directive (EC) No 2111/2005 Article 9, we are required to bring to your attention the existence of a “Community list” which contains details of air carriers that are subject to an operating ban within the EU. The Community list is available for inspection at http://ec.europa.eu/ transport/air-ban/list_en.htm. We are also required to advise you of the carrier(s) (or, if the carrier(s) is not known, the likely carrier(s)) that will operate your flight(s) at the time of booking. Where we are only able to inform you of

If the carrier with whom you have a confirmed reservation becomes subject to an operating ban as above as a result of which we/the carrier are unable to offer you a suitable alternative, the provisions of clause 8 (Changes and Cancellation by Us) will apply. We are not always in a position at the time of booking to confirm the flight timings which will be used in connection with your flight. The flight timings shown in this brochure, on our website and detailed on your confirmation invoice are for guidance only and are subject to alteration and confirmation. Flight timings are outside our control. They are set by airlines and are subject to various factors including air traffic control restrictions, weather conditions, potential technical problems and the ability of passengers to check in on time. The latest timings will be shown on your tickets which will be dispatched to you approximately two weeks before departure. You must accordingly check your tickets very carefully immediately on receipt to ensure you have the correct flight times.

It is possible that flight times may be changed even after tickets have been dispatched – we will contact you as soon as possible if this occurs.

Any change in the identity of the carrier, flight timings and/or aircraft type (where advised) will not entitle you to cancel or change to other arrangements without paying our normal charges except where specified in these conditions.

For security reasons, the USA, most European and many other countries now require airlines to provide information about their passengers before they fly. This is known as Advance Passenger Information or API and includes full names, dates of birth, gender and passport details of all passengers but other details may also be required. The airlines set their own deadlines for receipt of this information which may be well in advance of departure. If it is not provided when required, you may be refused boarding on your flight.

In this situation, full cancellation charges will apply. Accordingly, you must provide us with all information we ask you for when we ask for it.

17. Flight Delays and Denied Boarding We have based the holidays we offer on the services of the major international airlines and whilst these airlines are rarely subject to lengthy delays, there are occasions regrettably when delays do occur. In the event of any flight delay or cancellation at your UK or overseas point of departure, the airline is responsible for providing such assistance as is legally required by the Denied Boarding Regulations (see below). Except where otherwise stated in our brochure or on our website, we regret we cannot provide any assistance in such circumstances other than information and advice to the extent we are in a position to do so. If your flight is cancelled or delayed, your flight ticket is downgraded or boarding is denied by your airline, depending on the circumstances, the airline may be required to pay you compensation, refund the cost of your flight and/or provide you with accommodation and/ or refreshments under EC Regulation No 261/2004 - the Denied Boarding Regulations 2004. Where applicable, you must pursue the airline for the compensation or other payment due to you. All sums you receive or are entitled to receive from the airline concerned by virtue of these Regulations represent the full amount of your entitlement to compensation or any other payment arising from such cancellation, delay, downgrading or denied boarding. This includes any disappointment, distress, inconvenience or effect on any other arrangements. The fact a delay may entitle you to cancel your flight does not automatically entitle you to cancel any other arrangements even where those arrangements have been made in conjunction with your flight. We have no liability to make any payment to you in relation to the Denied Boarding Regulations or in respect of any flight cancellation or delay, downgrading of any flight ticket or denial of any boarding as the full amount of your entitlement to any compensation or other payment (as dealt with above) is covered by the airline’s obligations under the Denied Boarding Regulations. If, for any reason, we make any payment to you or a third party which the airline is responsible for in accordance with the Denied Boarding Regulations, you must, when requested, assign to us the rights you have or had to claim the payment in question from the airline. If your airline does not comply with these rules, you should complain to the Air Transport Users’ Council on 020 7240 6061 www.auc.org.uk.

18. Brochure/Website Descriptions The descriptions of the accommodation and resorts featured in this brochure/on our website are based on inspections made on our behalf and on information passed to us by the proprietors/suppliers of the accommodation. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the descriptions. However, we are not able to control all the components of the arrangements we offer and the descriptions are based on information applicable before the publication of the brochure. It is therefore possible that by the time you take your arrangements, an advertised facility has been withdrawn or changed due, for example, to weather conditions, lack of demand or for maintenance, renovation etc. We will advise you if we become aware of a major change.

19. Conditions of Suppliers Most of the services which make up your arrangements are provided by independent suppliers. Those suppliers provide these services in accordance with their own terms and conditions. Some of these terms and conditions may limit or exclude the supplier’s liability to you, often in accordance with applicable international conventions (see clause 12(6)).

Copies of the relevant parts of these terms and conditions are available on request from ourselves or the supplier concerned.

20. Excursions, Activities, Brochure and Website Information We may provide you with information (before departure and/or when you are on holiday) about activities and excursions which are available in the area you are visiting. We have no involvement in any such activities or excursions which are neither run, supervised nor controlled in any way by us.

They are provided by local operators or other third parties who are entirely independent of us. They do not form any part of your contract with us even where we suggest particular operators/other third parties and/or assist you in booking such activities or excursions in any way. We cannot accept any liability on any basis in relation to such activities or excursions and the

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(3) Please note, we cannot accept responsibility for any services which do not form part of our contract. This includes, for example, any additional services or facilities which your accommodation or any other supplier agrees to provide for you where the services or facilities are not advertised in our brochure/on our website and we have not agreed to arrange them as part of our contract and any excursion you purchase during your holiday.

Please also see clause 20 “Excursions, Activities, Brochure and Website Information.” In addition, regardless of any wording used by us on our website, in any of our brochures or elsewhere, we only promise to use reasonable skill and care as set out above and we do not have any greater or different liability to you.

13. Your Responsibilities a) It is your responsibility to arrive at the correct departure point in good time before departure and any loss, damage or expense which you suffer through failure to do so lies with you. We cannot accept any liability if you miss your aircraft or ferry as a result of your checking in late or your connecting transport (where not arranged by us) being delayed.

the likely carrier(s) at the time of booking, we shall inform you of the identity of the actual carrier(s) as soon as we become aware of this. Any change to the operating carrier(s) after your booking has been confirmed will be notified to you as soon as possible.

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12. Our Liability (1) We promise to make sure that the arrangements we have agreed to make, perform or provide as applicable as part of our contract with you are made, performed or provided with reasonable skill and care. This means that, subject to these booking conditions, we will accept responsibility if, for example, you suffer death or personal injury or your contracted arrangements are not provided as promised or prove deficient as a result of the failure of ourselves, our employees, agents or suppliers to use reasonable skill and care in making, performing or providing, as applicable, your contracted arrangements. Please note it is your responsibility to show that reasonable skill and care has not been used if you wish to make a claim against us. In addition, we will only be responsible for what our employees, agents and suppliers do or do not do if they were at the time acting within the course of their employment (for employees) or carrying out work we had asked them to do (for agents and suppliers).

(7) We cannot accept any liability for any damage, loss, expense or other sum(s) of any description (a) which on the basis of the information given to us by you concerning your booking prior to our accepting it, we could not have foreseen you would suffer or incur if we breached our contract with you or (b) which did not result from any breach of contract or other fault by ourselves or our employees or, where we are responsible for them, our suppliers. Additionally we cannot accept liability for any losses or expenses which relate to any business (including self employed loss of earnings).

acceptance of liability contained in clause 12(1) of our booking conditions will not apply to them. Where we or your accommodation supplier/manager make or take any booking for or from you in respect of any activity or excursion available outside your accommodation, we or the accommodation manager/supplier, as applicable, do so solely as booking agent. This is the case regardless of whether the activity or excursion is advertised or mentioned in our brochure, in resort, on our website or elsewhere. Your contract for any such activity or excursion will be with the supplier or operator of that activity or excursion. We have no liability for any such activity or excursion or for any act(s) or omission(s) of the supplier or operator or for any of its/their employees or agents or any other person(s) connected with the activity or excursion. If we or the accommodation manager/supplier are found liable in any respect for any such activity or excursion (for example in our capacity as booking agent), that liability is limited to the cost of the particular activity or excursion concerned.

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Where your accommodation supplier/manager (e.g. your hotel) makes or takes a booking for or from you in respect of an activity, facility or service provided by the accommodation supplier/manager but which is not advertised in our brochure or on our website and we have not taken any payment from you for this activity, facility or service, your contract for that activity, facility or service is directly with the hotel and not us. We have no liability for any such activity facility or service or for any act(s) or omission(s) of the accommodation supplier/manager or for any of its/their employees or agents or any other person(s) connected with the activity service or facility. If however we are found liable in any respect for any such activity or excursion that liability is limited to the price you paid for the particular activity facility or excursion concerned.

Nothing in this clause 20 shall be construed as an attempt by us to exclude liability for the negligence of ourselves or our employees resulting in your death or personal injury.

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21. Passports, Visas, Health Requirements and Travel Advice British citizens require a full 10 year British passport for the destinations we offer. Children and infants must also now have their own individual passports. A full British passport presently takes approximately 2 to 6 weeks to obtain depending on whether you are renewing an existing passport or applying for a first one. Depending on your destination, your passport may be required to have 6 months validity remaining after the date you return home. If you are 16 or over and haven’t yet got a passport, you should apply for one at least 6 weeks before your holiday commences. The UK Identity and Passport Service has to confirm your identity before issuing your first passport and will ask you to attend an interview in order to do this. British citizens may also be required to have a visa for some of the destinations we feature. Where this applies to you, you will be advised of this at the time of booking. Requirements however may change and you must check the up to date position in good time before departure.

In order to enter the USA, every person travelling (including children) must have a visa unless they qualify for the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Most British holidaymakers will qualify for the VWP but please see the important note below. All visitors to the US (including children) who are eligible for the VWP must apply for authorisation to travel to the US in advance in accordance with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA).

You must complete an online application for authorisation to travel on the ESTA website (details below) at least 72 hours before your flight to the US departs but you are recommended to apply earlier. Providing the application is accepted, you will be provided with approval via the website. Approval is usually provided very quickly but can take up to 72 hours if data needs to be checked. You should make a note of the ESTA approval number when you receive it. It is your responsibility to obtain ESTA approval or a US visa if required. If you fail to obtain authorisation to travel through the ESTA website or a US visa in advance of travel, you will not be allowed on your outbound flight to the US. Full cancellation charges will then apply. The ESTA website can be found at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta Important note; Not all British visitors to the USA will qualify for the Visa Waiver Program. You cannot apply for the VWP and will require a visa if you do not have a machine readable passport. All new style, burgundy coloured UK passports are machine readable. You will also need to apply for a visa if you have ever been arrested (even if you were not convicted of an offence) or have a criminal record of any description. Other exemptions also apply.

If you are in any doubt as to whether you may require a visa, please contact the US Embassy, Consular Information Unit, 24 Grosvenor Square, London W1A 1AE or visit the website www.london.usembassy.gov before making your booking with us. Visa requirements may change. Further information on entry requirements for the USA are available at http://travel.state.gov. You must also check entry requirements at the time of booking and in good time before departure as requirements may change Compulsory health requirements may apply to your holiday or if you have stayed in or travelled through certain countries prior to or during your holiday – please check the position with your doctor or travel clinic in good time before departure. Requirements may also change and you must check the up to date position in good time before departure. It is your responsibility to ensure you are aware of all recommended vaccinations and health precautions in good time before departure. Details are available from your GP surgery and from the National Travel Health Network and Centre www. nathnac.org Information on health is also contained in the Department of Health leaflet T7 (Health Advice for Travellers) available from the Department of Health by telephone on 0870 1555455 or via its website www.dh.gov.uk and from most Post Offices. For holidays in the EEA you should obtain an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) prior to departure (obtainable as above). Please note that an EHIC card is not a suitable alternative to comprehensive travel insurance. It is the party leader’s responsibility to ensure that all members of the party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents before departure. All costs incurred in obtaining such documentation must be paid by you. We regret we cannot accept any liability if you are refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure on your part to carry correct documentation. If you are not a British citizen or hold a non British passport, you must check passport and visa requirements with

the embassy or consulate of the country(ies) to or through which you are intending to travel. If failure to have any necessary travel or other documents results in expenses, fines, surcharges or other financial penalty being incurred by or imposed on us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly.

For up to date travel advice from the UK Government, visit www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo 22. Financial security We hold an Air Travel Organiser’s Licence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL number 4132). When you buy ATOL protected air inclusive arrangements from us you will receive a confirmation invoice from us (or via our authorised agent) confirming your arrangements and your protection under our ATOL. In the unlikely event of our insolvency the CAA will ensure that you are not left stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. Please note: Not all arrangements offered and sold by us will be protected by the ATOL scheme – see below. *The air inclusive holidays we arrange are ATOL protected providing either the person who pays for the booking is present in the UK when the booking is made or the first leg of any flight or flights we arrange for you commences in the UK. For further information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk.

We are a member of ABTA (ABTA number V9339). If your arrangements do not include flights, ABTA will financially protect your arrangements in the same way except that, if already abroad, you will be returned to the point where your contracted arrangements with us were due to finish. Please go to www.abta.com for a copy of the guide to ABTA’s scheme of Financial Protection.

23. Prices and Brochure Accuracy Please note, the information and prices shown in this brochure/on our website may have changed by the time you come to book your arrangements. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the brochure/website and prices at the time of printing, regrettably errors do occasionally occur. You must therefore ensure you check all details of your chosen arrangements (including the price) with us at the time of booking.

Pictures of rooms shown in the brochure may not illustrate the room booked or that available with lead-in prices.

24. Safety standards Please note, it is the requirements and standards of the country in which any services which make up your arrangements are provided which apply to those services and not those of the UK. As a general rule, these requirements and standards will not be the same as the UK and may sometimes be lower.

25. General Information The standard international practice is to let rooms from midday to midday; however times do vary. Check-in times are usually between 2pm and 3pm, check-out times between 11am and 12 noon on the day of departure.

Therefore, if you check-in after a night flight this would normally count as one night’s accommodation. Similarly if your return flight is at night you will normally be required to vacate your room at 12 noon prior to leaving for the airport. Day rooms are subject to availability/cost and should be arranged locally with the accommodation management.

26. Data Protection We will only process the personal data we collect from you as permitted by the Data Protection Act 1998 and in accordance with our Data Protection Privacy Policy which appears on our website at www.seasons.co.uk Seasons in Style Limited, E&OE, published October 2010. Designed and produced by Seasons In Style. Photography by the South Africa Tourist Board, Egypt Tourist Board, Jordan Tourist Board. Other imagery by Getty images, Corbis images and Thinkstock photos.

AITO Quality Statement AITO is the Association for independent and specialist holiday companies. Our member companies, usually owner-managed, strive to create overseas holidays with high levels of professionalism and a shared concern for quality and personal service. The Association encourages the highest standards in all aspects of tour operating.

EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP AITO sets criteria regarding ownership, finance and quality which must be satisfied before new companies are admitted to membership. All members are required to adhere to a Code of Business Practice which encourages high operational standards and conduct.

FINANCIAL SECURITY AITO members are required to protect money paid by customers to the member for any holiday sold under the AITO logo. This protection applies to customers who are in the UK at the time of booking or to overseas customers who have booked directly with the member.

Members have to comply with UK Government Regulations in this respect. Members submit details of their bonding and guarantee arrangements to the Association on a regular basis.

ACCURATE BROCHURES AND WEBSITES All members do their utmost to ensure that all their brochures and other publications, print or electronic, clearly and accurately describe the holidays and services offered.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENTS All members are committed to high standards of service and believe in regular and thorough training of employees. Members continually seek to review and improve their holidays. They listen to their customers and always welcome suggestions for improving standards.

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 MONITORING STANDARDS AITO endeavours to monitor quality standards regularly. All customers should receive a post-holiday questionnaire, the results of which are scrutinised by the Association.

RESPONSIBLE TOURISM All members acknowledge the importance of AITO’s Responsible Tourism guidelines, which recognise the social, economic and environmental responsibilities of tour operating. Those demonstrating their achievements beyond the pure acceptance of this principle are recognised by the award of 2 or 3 star status.

CUSTOMER RELATIONS All members endeavour to deal swiftly and fairly with any issues their customers may raise. In the unlikely event that a dispute between an AITO member and a customer cannot be settled amicably, AITO’s lowcost Independent Dispute Settlement Service may be called upon by either side to bring the matter to a speedy and acceptable conclusion.

Seasons in Style is a member of the Association of Independent Tour Operators Ltd. To contact the Association visit www.aito.co.uk or call 020 8744 9280.

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Burj Al Arab, Dubai “…the soaring, full height atrium in which a 100ft water column leaps towards its peak. It stuns, amazes and it flaunts its wealth.’’

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