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COLOUR MY WORLD Soar to new heights of fashion with these vacation must-haves
SEA AND BE SEEN Poolside dressing
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POSTCARDS OF SUMMER Camille Kostek epitomises the season’s mood of optimism
A TO Z Holiday glow guide
SHE’S GOT IT Cati Li on plus-size modelling and the power of determination
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TRAVEL IN STYLE Fashion for every adventure
Style from the shores of the Galápagos Islands
RESORT WEAR 101 Vacation essentials
NATURAL BEAUTY Danielle Larracuente on staying inspired and her activism work
PACK IT IN Your ticket to world-class style and glam
SLEEPING BEAUTY
CARRIED AWAY Travel’s best bags
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SUMMER LOVING Chic fashion staples captured at ACRE Resort, Cabo
THE AMBASSADOR OF CLASS Guerdy Abraira’s lessons in confidence
How to optimise your nighttime routine and habits
HUE’S THAT GIRL Stand out in beauty’s luxe new hues
CASTAWAY DREAMS Extraordinary private Islands ISLAND DREAMING The Maldives’ most luxurious addresses INVIGORATING FITNESS HOLIDAYS The best locations for a healthy holiday TRIP TEASE The ultimate Galápagos Islands adventure TRIP TEASE An inside guide to ACRE Resort, Cabo San Lucas MASTER MIXOLOGIST Cocktails from the world’s best hotels 210199195184163140 EDITOR’S LASTSHOPPINGCONTRIBUTORSNOTEDIRECTORYLOOK2102071615 TRAVEL IN EVERY ISSUE Page 110
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Elsewhere in the issue, we have all the tips and inspiration you’ll need to curate a classic wardrobe that transcends your destination. If you’re anything like me, after so many months spent at home due to the pandemic, packing is now feeling oddly foreign. Trying to recall my approach to airport dressing has been tough enough, let alone remembering how to pack for multi-destinations or even going from the city to the beach. We have enlisted tips from our favourite jetsetters to bring you the fashion trends and staples for every itinerary. It is a fine art to look stylish while getting on and off a plane, so whatever your plans, we have you covered. If you’ve ever wondered how to pack for a vacation like a beauty editor, we also have expert skincare and beauty tips that will keep your post-vacation glow.
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Welcome to Issue #25! For this issue, we dive into a joyful celebration of the world’s most incredible island destinations. From the most luxurious escapes in the Maldives to a round-up of private islands with over-thetop luxury, we are optimistic that if you have ever dreamt of living the castaway life, these addresses are bound to impress. Whether you’re looking for a reclusive escape, an indulgent experience or just barefoot luxury, turn to page 163. From thatched roofs to modern architectural designs, there truly is an island to suit everyone!
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For this issue, we have also travelled to Miami to meet our favourite event stylist and star of The Real Housewives of Miami, Guerdy Abraira. Born on the island of Haiti, Guerdy moved to Paris and is now based out of Miami and New York, which has expanded her palette of various global cultures. When asked “Where are you based?” her answer is “out of an aeroplane!” Turn to page 132 for more with the destination wedding planner and tune into the new series of RHOM for a behind-the-scenes look at her Retreat cover shoot!
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Aruba! I have been there 25+ times— my parents bought a little timeshare apartment before I was born, so we go every year. It’s my happy place.
Best island getaway?
Vacation style?
Hotel room routine?
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Vacation style?
Vacation style?
If you could jump on a plane tomorrow, where would you go? To the Ukraine to assist in aid work.
Vacation style? Bohemian meets Hyacinth Bucket.
If you could jump on a plane tomorrow, where would you go?
Hotel room routine?
Best island getaway?
Lauren Schulz Photographer
Hotel room routine?
Hotel room routine?
Hawaii! You can see a lava lake, jagged coasts and jungle waterfalls all in one place. The people are also really kind and welcoming.
I love adventure! So any place I can assimilate with the culture. I love places with vibrant colours and unique streets, like Positano, Italy.
A long, hot shower accompanied by my favourite Aura Cacia aromatherapy oils and Spanish guitar playing low in the background on Spotify.
It depends on who I’m with. Hiking or any outdoor activity is fun, but so is exploring pretty towns and going to museums.
Unpopular opinion—turn the heat UP, not down! I can only sleep if the rooms are warmer than 73F° (I am spoiled by the California weather!) I like to properly unpack and put the suitcase away and out of site so it feels like I’m temporarily living in the place I’m visiting!
I have been to many, but my favourite would have to be the Island of Hawai’i, “The Big Island”—paradise like no other.
Travel bag?
TRAVELPRO by far! It’s what many pilots use. Those bags literally can roll themselves!
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Galápagos Islands with Retreat last month was honestly the best experience I’ve ever had—what a place.
Camera gear, bathers, bathers and camera gear and of course all my skincare.
I roll with my sidekick Mama (my CEO of happiness pup), so we set her corner up for the duration, then unpack our outfits and then off we go.
Travel bag? Does an Ikea tote count?!
I’ve been doing a lot of travelling lately, anywhere tropical is always top of the list, Seychelles looks INCREDIBLE and is next on the list, but I’m also heading to Hawaii in a few weeks!
Travel bag?
Best island getaway?
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Best island getaway?
I am a look kinda guy. So I pre-plan with a day-to-night aesthetic and something fun for a swim from my favourite designer Todd Sandfield.
Depends where; in NYC I felt the need to be as fashionable as I could be with stacked loafers and oversized blazers but anywhere tropical or beachy, I am comfort all the way, with loose dresses and sarongs!
If you could jump on a plane tomorrow, where would you go? I would go to Morocco. It is such a historic place, and the architecture looks beautiful.
If you could jump on a plane tomorrow, where would you go? I would go to Australia and be reunited with my No.1—my mother Catherine.
Nicole Poulin
If you could jump on a plane tomorrow, where would you go?
Getting to your room after a long day can be such a nice feeling. I usually walk in, drop off my stuff, shower and then get all cozy in bed.
Vacation style?
I recently went to Oahu and Maui and loved it! But I’d like to go to Bora Bora and Maldives at some point.
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Hotel room routine?
I often try to keep my style cute but active, especially if my vacation involves a lot of walking or hiking. I love to dress up when I’m able to!
For fun, Miami. I had the best time when I was there a couple of months ago. For relaxing, Hawaii. The beautiful beaches and warm waters are rejuvenating and healing. I love hiking and long walks on the beach. Whenever I return to Hawai’i, I always get reconnected with my local friends and they take me to places that no tourists go. Hidden caves and waterfalls— it’s the best. On my recent trip to the Hawaiian islands, I took a helicopter around the island of Kauai flying over a volcano and majestic waterfalls—it was breathtaking.
Travel bag?
The Maldives! It’s extraordinary.
Vacation style?
Best island getaway?
Best island getaway?
Vacation style?
If you could jump on a plane tomorrow, where would you go?
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Whenever I prepare for a trip and I pull out my suitcases, my Frenchie pups, Mads and Gigi, think they’re coming too and jump into my case. It’s tough leaving them but my job requires me to travel at times. I am definitely an over-packer and I’ll pack like I’m leaving for three months, but once I get to my destination I usually only wear one to three outfits during the whole trip. I usually carry one huge Tumi suitcase and my Zuca backpack. It has my camera, laptop and all my in-flight essentials like EarPods, lip balm and my journal because I get my best ideas when I’m flying.
If you could jump on a plane tomorrow, where would you go?
South Korea! I enjoy the food and would love to visit a Korean spa someday.
I would head to an island off the coast of Greece!
Travel bag?
The Dominican Republic is so beautiful and has the best food, beaches and people!
Best island getaway?
I typically shoot for comfortable shoes with a flowy dress for long days of travel. Most of my vacations are near the beach, so I’m always layering my bikinis.
Best island getaway?
If you could jump on a plane tomorrow, where would you go?
Vacation style?
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Depends on where I go! I tend to go for practical but chic. Lots of layer-able items can be worn in different ways.
Vacation style?
Best island getaway? Santorini!
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If you could jump on a plane tomorrow, where would you go?
Kimberly Randall Art Director
I’m practical; I always take a foldable backpack in my suitcase. I also take a small over-the-shoulder handbag for essentials when I want to look a bit nicer.
My go-to travel bag is a tote that can carry the essentials like my sunglasses, headphones and SPF.
I’d love to get away to an island in Japan at some point! It has so many interesting and beautiful places to visit!
Travel bag?
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Vacation style?
I recently discovered a brand called Saint Perry. I like to stock up on comfortable and lightweight shirts for the evening and I’m in board shorts and flip-flops all day long.
I’d have to say the Away Carry-On. The 360° wheels and charger ports are perfect for traversing any airport.
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If you could jump on a plane tomorrow, where would you go?
In Kauai, I stock my room up with water, unpack my suitcase and get into my swim trunks to hit the beach.
As soon I get into a hotel room I like to unpack and organize everything to create a calm and relaxing atmosphere.
I’ve been dreaming of going somewhere a bit left field like Istanbul and Cappadocia in Turkey. I’d also love to do something exotic like going on a safari in South Africa or Botswana.
I’m all for comfortable, easy and soft outfits on vacation! Right now I’m loving the ease and classic look of midi skirts and matching sets.
I was on Harbor Island with Elle Macpherson for a cover shoot and I fell in love with the island. Pink sand beaches. The people are warm and friendly. And I have never eaten so healthy in my life.
Hotel room routine?
I would go to Bali! It’s one of my dream trips.
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asleep and waking up with raccoon eyes is never a good look. When you land, freshen up your makeup. It may be important to carry a concealer to cover any imperfections or discolouration and dark circles that you might have. I recommend DIOR Backstage Flash Perfector Concealer. This concealer is caffeine-infused and has a gorgeous natural glowing finish. It’s waterproof too, which is great if you’re stepping off into tropical humidity. Apply a couple of small dots and blend with your fingers. Perfect for spotting any skin imperfections, covering redness and dark spots, neutralising discolouration and lightening dark circles. Formulated with a clear base for no chalky undertones to remain virtually undetectable.
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Staying hydrated is key to looking fresh. Drink lots of water and apply a hydrating face mist, a serum and hand cream. Then refresh each about every hour. Codex Beauty’s Antu Toning Radiance Mist invigorates tired, dehydrated skin in a relaxing veil of moisture to decrease the appearance of pores and freshen up throughout the flight by misting your face. I recommend keeping your makeup bare until landing, but it can be used over or under makeup. For extremely dry skin, a musthave is Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Intensive Moisturizing Hand Treatment—I advise my clients to carry this on board with them to apply to their hands and even the elbows, which can get very dry and cracked.
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Lips are always one of the first places to show signs of dehydration, so when you’re travelling long distances, packing a nourishing lip treatment in your carry-on will save you the pain of chapped, cracked lips when you arrive at your destination. Here are some amazing tinted lip balms that I highly recommend: DIOR Addict Lip Glow Oil (Model Ilona is wearing 015 Cherry), CLINIQUE Moisture Surge Pop Triple Lip Balm in Dragon Fruit (this multi-tasking balm hydrates, tints and adds shine) and Sara Happ’s Lip
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If you love a highlighting powder, like I used on my model Ilona, try DIOR Forever Couture Luminizer in 02 Pink Glow, using my Troy Jensen Pro Artist Luxury Fan Brush to dust on for a spectacular iridescent finish that will boost your complexion’s radiance. I also recommend ICONIC London Prep-Set-Glow. This ingenious multitasking mist not only sets makeup but also refreshes skin, moisturises and contains light-reflecting particles that leave you with a gorgeous-looking glow. This mist contains extracts of cucumber and chamomile, as well as antioxidant vitamin E and caffeine. Refreshing and moisturising, the luscious fluid features subtle, lightreflecting particles that leave you with a gorgeous-looking gleam, whether you use it to prep skin for makeup, set a finished look or grant a stunning, glossy effect to a bare face. Use it before or after makeup, or all by itself for an enviably radiant, glossy finish. You’ll be disembarking your flight well-rested with a fresh-looking complexion and natural-looking makeup.
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I love Too Faced Crystal Whips Shimmering Liquid Eye Shadow in Tap That. This shimmering, whipped eyeshadow formula, created with a unique blend of pigments and suspended multicolour pearls, can also be used to light up the face and lips for 12 hours of no-fuss wear. The lightweight, reflective sparkle goes on effortlessly for fool-proof appli cations and locks down with our innovative Lock & Seal Complex for a high-shine, dreamy glow that never feels sticky. Get ready to sparkle. Just swipe across your eyelids and blend. Top off with mascara and you’re ready to go!
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If you don’t need any full coverage face make-up, you can just apply Iconic London Radiance Booster in a warm shade like Bronze or Caramel Glow. This all-over liquid radiance leaves your skin prepped and perfected for makeup application and an ultra-dewy look. If you just want a sheer pop of colour on your cheeks, apply a liquid blush for a soft-focus, sheer, watercolour finish. Dab a few dots onto the apple of your cheeks and blend in with your fingers.
A way you can open up your eyes before putting any makeup on is using an eyelash curler. Then you can apply a few coats of black or brown mascara to wake up your eyes—but like I said, wait until you land to apply your makeup. Here are my recommendations for everything you need after your flight that will glam your eyes in minutes. Before landing, I recommend using a lash curler to apply mascara from root to tip and build with multiple coats until you reach your desired look. For best results, use with the Essential Lash Curler available at shoppilarbllac.com.
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Add some gleam and glow to your skin with Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Highlighter + Balm Duo, the iconic duo for ultimate illumination and runwayinspired radiance. On one side, the pearlescent Highlighter features a silky formulation that glides on effortlessly to impart a sheer, buildable hit of luminosity. On the opposite end, a transparent, gel-based Balm combines moisturising argan oils and hyaluronic acid to veil skin in dewy divinity. Use alone for a flash of lit-fromwithin. It doesn’t look overly sparkly or metallic; it just looks like gorgeous glowing skin. There isn’t a place on the body or the face that I don’t use this highlighter— dab a little bit on the arch of the brow, down the centre of the nose, into the cheekbones, along the jawline right above the bow of the lip and even onto the shoulders, the clavicle and the neck. It gives that instant charisma to the complexion.
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“Sleep is when our skin has the opportunity to recover and regenerate, after being exposed to the elements during the day such as pollutants, UV rays and occlusive makeup. Our cellular turnover increases, replenishing vital hormones and hyaluronic acid and boosting collagen synthesis. To put it simply, sleep is essential to maintain healthy skin, restore balance to the skin and aid in a glowing complexion.”
Aside from getting in a few extra hours of sleep, which can seem impossible in our hectic lives, how else can we optimise our nighttime routine and habits to ensure healthy and glowing skin on waking each morning? We asked Dr Kate Jameson, founder and medical director of Youth Lab, Australia’s leading medical aesthetics clinic specialising in non-surgical aesthetics and skin rejuvenation, for an inside into the best way to master beauty sleep and how to wake feeling fresh and more youthful.
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Read on for her tips for a glowing complexion!
Using a luxurious and thicker night cream after the active serums can also work to provide a spa-like experience when you perform your nightly skincare routine, lock in key ingredients and moisturise while you rest, meaning you wake up refreshed with soft and supple skin. For those who love a luxury product and also want results, PCA Skin Hydraluxe Overnight Mask is a rich and luxurious night cream that works to reduce the appearance of fine lines and deeply hydrates overnight.
active products at night can further aid in cellular renewal and skin rejuvenation while you sleep. Ideally, use high-potency retinol during nighttime to work its magic while you sleep. A firm favourite is Cosmedix Serum 16, which is not only retinol that targets the visible signs of ageing but also contains hydration to protect the skin’s moisture barrier and boost moisture without causing redness, dryness or irritation.
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Silk works to provide a softer and gentler sleep by reducing irritation to the skin for those with sensitive skin that cotton or other fabrics can cause. In addition, silk does not absorb the precious skincare you have applied before bed, meaning the products work their benefits into the skin, not into the pillowcase. This in turn keeps your skin hydrated overnight as silk also does not absorb excess moisture from the skin like cotton does.
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A Nighttime Ritual
Investing in a silk pillowcase is a must for those seeking an improvement in their sleep and skin. These pillowcases feel and look luxurious and not only provide a comfortable slumber but also work to help your skin overnight.
Rituals are important when establishing positive habits, and a nighttime ritual can set you up for a restful night’s sleep. When preparing for a good night’s sleep, doing anything that boosts the sleep hormone melatonin will pay off. Not only does this hormone aid in improving the quality of sleep, it is a potent antioxidant that can work to improve skin quality.
The Magic of Silk
A silk pillowcase coupled with a luxury silk eye mask is the ultimate combination for improving your beauty sleep. Not only do you get the skincare benefits but the complete blackout from wearing an eye mask will improve melatonin levels and improve the quantity and quality of your sleep, which in turn, yes you guessed it, help you feel refreshed and rested in the morning. My favourite silk combinations are from the Australian company SLIP, which stocks a variety of beautiful colours.
A silk pillowcase also has the benefits of not creasing, which in turn can stop those stubborn sleep creases from forming on your skin when you sleep on your side or front. Combine a silk pillowcase with sleeping on your back and these stubborn creases will never get the chance to form.
The first step in improving your nighttime beauty sleep is to develop a simple skincare routine that you know you will stick to. Start with a double cleanse with a calming and gentle cleanser to remove the debris of the day and ensure no makeup remains on the skin. Excess oils, pollutants and foundation can clog the pores leading to congestion, impaired barrier function and Usingsensitivity.yourmost
We all know the benefits of an LED treatment when used professionally. LED, especially red light, works to stimulate collagen production, promote skin health and works to energise the cells and prevent oxidative stress. There are now “athome” options of professional LED treatments, working as a portable mask you can use whenever or wherever you want.
pillow spritz such as lavender or having a warm shower with soothing essential oils can also prepare the body for sleep. A nighttime ritual is a private affair; no matter what you choose to do, these positive habits will result in better quality sleep, allowing more time for your skin to benefit overnight.
Ensuring no screen time or blue light from your mobile phone at least one hour before bed is essential, as well as avoiding any stimulation or stress. Blue light has been proven to disrupt our circadian rhythm and, in turn, will cause a disrupted sleep cycle. Reading a book, meditating or simply relaxing are all important pre-bedtime rituals and can replace the mindless scrolling on your Addingsmartphone.abeautiful
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Adding a home LED treatment to your nightly routine, or even as a weekly at-home spa treatment, will not only give you professional skin benefits at home but the red light can even help to improve sleep quality. A double win for the skin!
The Deesse Pro Express light therapy mask is the world leader in at-home LED technology. This mask uses two clinically proven wavelengths of light (630nm red and 830nm yellow) to target the signs of ageing, provide skin rejuvenation, increase blood flow and oxygenate the skin cells. It is safe, pain-free and only takes 10 minutes, so there is no reason not to incorporate this little luxury into your daily routine.
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Soar to new heights of fashion with these vacation must-haves.
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MAGE, gold-tone sunglasses, $968
SAINT LAURENT, raffia shoulder bag, $2,590
BOTTEGA VENETA, shoulder bag, $2,910
LOEWE, shoulderelephantbag,$694
BOTTEGA VENETA, leather clutch, $3,590
GIGI BURRIS, straw sunhat, $375
LA MER, renewal oil, 30ml, $250
MANOLO BLAHNIK, suede mules, $1,035
FENDI, sunglasses,gold-tone$477.64TODS,suedeloafers,$545
DR SEBAGH, self-tanning drops, 20ml, $50
GIANVITO ROSSI, hansen 85 knee boots, $1,831
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CHLOE, oversized square frame sunglasses, $415
MANOLO BLAHNIK, knee boots, $1,539
CHLOE, silk-blend scarf, $500
shoulderGUCCI,coated-canvasbag,$2,722
FENDI, sunglasses,tortoiseshell$430ETRO,paisley-printbuckethat,$365
CHLOE, textured-leather bucket bag, $2,369
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VELVET CANYON, acetate sunglasses, $259
MANOLO BLAHNIK, $765
MAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN, eau de parfum, $325
MAISON MICHEL, wool-felt fedora, $670
GUCCI, jacquardwool-blendscarf,$551
THE ROW, suede tote, $5,190
FENDI, sunglasses,cat-eye$400
BOTTEGA VENETA, medium leather tote, $3,240
JO MALONE LONDON, cologne, $138
CHLOE, cotton platform sandals, $916
CHARLOTTE TILBURY, cheek glow, $40
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TRAVEL’S BEST BAGS
Written by Hannah Morrison
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Headed off on your next trip? These travelinspired finds are ideal for bringing with you on your next adventure.
The perfect resort look isn’t complete without a perfect handbag. Shop these holiday-inspired styles.
Beach
City
These beachy styles will perfectly fit your sunnies, towel and sunscreen.
Whether you are skiing or lounging in the lodge, enjoy your high-altitude vacay with these mountain-inspired travel bags.
Mountains
Head out on the town with a gorgeous bag as your companion.
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Vacation is coming soon, so it’s time to prepare with the right wardrobe. These resort wear essentials will come in handy on your next holiday, keeping you cool, relaxed, and ready to enjoy your trip.
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Cover-ups come in many shapes and styles. Throw on your favourite look for some extra sun protection or to simply get to and from the pool.
The Cover-Up
The Swimsuit
Whether hopping in the pool or the ocean, your perfect bathing suit is a resort must. Pick out your favourite style, and you’re ready to start tanning poolside.
SwimsuitCover-Up
Pool slides are fashion-forward, comfortable and the perfect item for exploring your resort.
The Sunnies
The Straw Hat
Your holiday look isn’t complete without a pair of fresh shades. These stunning sunglasses will complete your sunny resort look.
Straw SunniesHatSlides
Block out the rays with a quality straw hat. These stunning styles will complement your look and keep you cool on sunny days: a double win!
The Pool Slides
Perfect for a weekend getaway or a dream holiday, we had you in mind when we created our new yoga and beach collection. Shop our colourful collection of yoga mats, towels and coordinating tote bags, and you are sure to be a trendsetter among the other jet-setters.
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Jetsetter comfortabletoessentialsbeautytravel-sizeFrom forcompanionsperfectthearethesecarryons, vacation.nextyour FENDI, silk-satinreversibleeyemaskandpouch,$490 ANYA HINDMARCH, shell pouch + face mask +hand sanitizer dispenser, $350 LE LABO, travel tube eau de perform, $168 ALEXANDER WANG, set of three canvas ripstop andmeshcrystal-embellishedpouches,$495 LORO PIANA, suitcase medium leathertrimmed striped canvas tote, $1,475 LOEWE, + Paul_as Ibiza + SIGG leather-trimmedprintedbottle,$245 cubecompressionPARAVEL,duo,$55 BOTTEGA leatherIntrecciatorVENETA,smallcosmeticscase,$680 ROYAL FERN, Facial Travel Kit, $155 CALPAK, hue large suitcase,hardshell$215 RETREATMAG.COM | 55
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FanaticFitness keeptolistpackingconsciousA holiday.nextyouronfityou SPORTY + RICH, printedsweatshirt,cotton-jersey$145 DIANE boxingprintedKORDAS,leathergloves,$275ALLACCESS,croppedPimacottonandMicromodal-blendjerseyT-shirt,$48 COLLECTIVE,GIRLFRIENDbikerecycledstretchshorts,$48 FULL COURT stretch-jerseySPORT,sportsbra,$90L’ETOILESPORT,stretch-jerseyandpointelle-knittennisskirt,$135 THE UPSIDE, primrose stripedstretchleopard-printleggings,$120 APL andTechloomPROPULSIONATHLETICLABS,Blissmeshneopreneslip-onsneakers,$200 ALO YOGA, alo warrier yoga mat, $100MIO, liquid yoga stress-free space spray, $25 RETREATMAG.COM | 61
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Poolside dressing at our favourite resorts.
Viceroy Los Cabos, Mexico
EdithCHLOE,small leather tote, $1,650
Show off your style in the sun with a flattering one-piece and statement accessories to match this resort’s luxurious vibe.
CHARO RUIZ, Vaiana crocheted mini dress, $575
LilliCHLOE,recycled neoprene platform sandals,
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Pack your favourite pieces to this dreamy vacay, from chunky sandals to dreamy designer cover-ups.
BONDI BORN, Raya ruched swimsuit, $325
GABRIELA HEARST, Mika braided leather platform sandals, $1,370
MochiYUZEFI,large leather tote, $685
Villa d’Este, Italy
CHRISTOPHER ESBER, Ruffled maxi dress, $690
W Costa Rica This eclectic location deserves energised, beachready pieces and a large tote for all your essentials. CELINE oversizedEYEWEAR,sunglasses, $450 HUNZA G, Maria swimsuit,seersucker$215 QuiltedGANNI, recycled shell tote, $275 RETREATMAG.COMmaxiCutoutMISSONI,crochet-knitdress,$1,380|66
Zuri Zanzibar, Tanzania You can’t go wrong with a navy bikini and a cream cover-up paired with a classy pair of sunnies and sandals. GUCCI acetateRectangular-frameEYEWEAR,sunglasses, $405 underwiredTropicanaZIMMERMANN,chain-embellishedbikini,$330 MANOLO BLAHNIK, Tituba buckled suede sandals, $695 cottonTropicanaZIMMERMANN,crochetedmididress,$485 RETREATMAG.COM | 67
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, Monica Du Desert espadrille sandals, $775
CULT GAIA, Pearl acrylic and goldtone tote, $428
SafariOSEREE,metallic stretchjacquard bikini,
Es Saadi, Morocco
Pair a flattering bikini with a classic white maxi dress for a look as unforgettable as your experience here.
PORTE PAIRE, leather sandals, $225
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Feed into a carefree spirit and a laidback sensibility with fresh silhouettes and vibrant hues.
BOTTEGA VENETA, Open-knit mini dress, $1,900
CheckedMARNI, jacquard-knit tote, $1,250
LISA MARIE FERNANDEZ, KK cotton-blend terry bikini, $335
Amanzoe, Greece
NORMA KAMALI, Mio one-shoulder meshpaneled pointelledress,
swimsuit, $250 tote,NeoBALENCIAGA,Navycotton-canvas$1,150 THE OmbreATTICO,open-back
knit cotton mini
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, USA
Bring out the glam for your Beverly Hills stay. Stand out in bold pieces to embrace the glamour of Los Angeles. AQUAZZURA, Rope raffia sandals, $695
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Resort, Portugal Vidamar sets the stage for chic beachwear. Throw on a classic cover-up and grab a tote bag and you’re ready to go. BOTTEGA One-shoulderVENETA,bikini, $620 MELISSA dress,off-the-shoulderODABASH,mini$288 LE oval-frameSPECS, sunglasses, $85 SAINT LAURENT, embroidered raffia tote, RETREATMAG.COM$1,950 | 71
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LESLIE AMON, Flavia triangle bikini, $308
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bucketMONCLER,hat,
HUNZA SeersuckerG, mini dress, $245
The eclectic and fun W Brisbane calls for energetic attire. Throw on these eyecatching pieces and match the innovative designs of this elegant resort.
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TriangleLOVESHACKFANCY,bikini,$195
oversizedSKIN, shirt, $270
Zemi Beach House, Anguilla
RENE CAOVILLA, Cleo metallic woven and leather sandals, $1,090
Zemi Beach House embodies oceanfront luxury. Pair your favourite bikini with an oversized white button-down to take you from the pool to the beach bar.
BOTTEGA VENETA, mini leather shoulder bag, $1,000
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Photographed by Lauren Schulz Modeled by Tia Mallia, Tess Jantschek, and Tash Galgut Galápagos Islands, Ecuador @scalesiagalapagoslodge @finchbayhotel
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Your next adventure awaits! Now, for the most important part: picking what to wear. While on the road, comfortable and versatile pieces are an asset, so we have curated travel capsule wardrobes for all types of adventures. Whether jetting off by plane or exploring on a road trip, these timeless items will be your best friend on your adventures.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY LAUREN SCHULZ
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SERENA wovenembellishedUZIYEL,leatherandstrawtote,$1,285
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VENETA,BOTTEGAsquare-frameacetatesunglasses,$485
round-frameLOEWE,gold-tonesunglasses,$360
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BELLA FREUD, baby blue wool sweater, $435
ArizonaBIRKENSTOCK,leathersandals,$420
frayedMOTHER,denimshorts,$200
Sailing is all about relaxation. Pack your bags with these wardrobe staples, ideal for unwinding and enjoying your nautical holiday.
SAFIYAA, ribbed cotton bustier top, $515
NINETY PERCENT, + NET SUSTAIN beltedjerseyECOVERO-playsuit,$210
FENDI, braided satin$790slides,
CHLOE, woody logo-print canvas and leather slippers, $450
SAINT LAURENT, Rive wool-feltembroideredGauchetote,$1,450
CHLOE, cotton-canvastrimmedleather-largetote,$1,050
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you’re jetting off, these travel-inspired looks will get you there in style. Flights are the time for comfort and layers, so throw on these pieces and relax once you board your flight. one-shoulderGAUGE81,MCQUEEN,ALEXANDERquiltedshelljacket,$865knittedtop,$270AGOLDE,croppedhigh-risestraight-legorganicjeans,$175RIMOWA, canvas and backpack,leather$840
cashmereKONDI,trackpants,$825
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sweater,cashmereKONDI,$685
midrisejeans,straight-leg$225 DOLCE & croppedGABBANA,printedcotton-blendhoodie,$795
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& PAIRE, + NET SUSTAIN leather slipon sneakers, $275 SEE BY CHLOE, satinbag,weekend$365
SUZIE
Speed 2.0 stretch-knit hightop sneakers, $975
MCQUEEN, printed canvas and rubber ankle boots, $790
B-SIDES,
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ONETWOTHREETRAIN Catch your train in style with these versatile pieces. These chic styles will leave you comfortable while walking around the train station and to your final destination. LOW jerseyrecycledCLASSIC,wovenjacket,$277BALENCIAGA,ribbedstretchtop,$1,050 FENDI, Jacquard flaredpants, $950 VENETA,BOTTEGAsmallintrecciatoleathertote,$2,290 SEE BY CHLOE, leatherboots,Chelsea$445 ankletextured-leatherGRENSON,boots,$490 CONVERSE, Kim Jones Chuck 70 sneakers,high-top$160 SAINT LAURENT, large textured leather tote, $1,090 A.L.C., leatherstretch-veganskinnypants,$250 ISABEL jerseytie-frontMARANT,cottonT-shirt,$345 FENDI, trimmedshearling-cotton-blendtwilljacket,$2,650stretch-jerseyVALENTINO,printedturtlenecktop,$690 CHLOE, cottonblend cargostraight-legcanvaspants,$1,195 glossed-shellCALPAK,weekendbag,$110 RETREATMAG.COM | 97
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leather-trimmedBALENCIAGA,printedcanvastote,$975THEROW,organiccotton-jerseytrackpants,$990
RAG & leghigh-riseBONE,slim-jeans,$255
NIKE, leatherperforatedsneakers,$120
Long drives are the time for cozy fits. These ensembles emulate the perfect road trip: fun, relaxed, and enjoyable.
sneakers,ALEXANDERMCQUEEN,leather$540
GOLDEN GOOSE, superstarglittereddistressedleathersneakers,$530
FENDI,leatherdebossedtote,$2,850
ACNEtwill-paneledSTUDIOS, fleece half-zip sweatshirt,$580
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SPRWMN, leather flared leggings,$1,250
BALMAIN, flocked cotton-jerseyT-shirt,$395
tortoiseshellaviator-stylePERRIERA,BARTONsunglasses,$675
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Chic fashion staples captured at ACRE, a lush sanctuary set on 25 acres of abundant greenery in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Photography by Lauren Schulz Models: Renee Herbert and Elisha Herbert Location: Acre Resort, Cabo San Lucas
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Photography by Lauren Schulz
Location: Azure Sky Hotel, Palm Springs, CA
she’sgot it
My audience! That I could help one person is more than enough, but to be able to help more people through my platform is a dream.
What inspired you to pursue modelling?
in Women’s Health Magazine just recently! Honestly, every opportunity I have had has been a blessing, as I could never imagine that this would be in the cards for me.
business-savvy entrepreneur and successful Chinese-American plus-size model, Catie Li began her career after graduating UC Santa Barbara and moving to LA to pursue a career in public relations. Now, she resides in LA with her fiancé Carlos and creates fashion, beauty, fitness and lifestyle content for her dedicated followers on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. On these platforms, Catie shares her influential fashion and travel tips, while also creating styling videos that promote confidence and inclusivity of all body types.
What is next for you?
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What has been the most memorable milestone in your modelling career?
Don’t take no for an answer and embrace your most authentic self.
The sky is the limit, but I hope to do more designing and inspiring!
Modelling happened by chance! Growing up I was told I was pretty but too big to become a model. It wasn’t until my path crossed another plus-size model while buying her sofa off Craigslist that I found out I could even become a model.
What has given you confidence?
The most memorable was probably the same as my biggest milestones! It was such an unreal experience.
I was in September Vogue twice for a Kerastase campaign, on a Times Square billboard for Forever 21 and was featured
Have any plus-size models inspired you?
What is the message that you hope inspires others by your social media presence?
So many of my peers inspire me! I think it is so important that we all support each other. Some to follow are Bri Martinez, Hunter Mcgrady, Kayla Jane, Kamie Crawford, Ashourina and more!
How has the bodypositive influencedmovementyou?
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What have been the biggest milestones in your modelling career?
Through her modelling career, Catie hopes to inspire body positivity and encourage women to feel confident in their own skin no matter their size or ethnicity. Her radiant message and talent have landed her partnerships with global brands such as Athleta, Amazon Fashion, Good American and Supergoop.
It has inspired me to make a stand and tell my story. No sugar coating on how it is being plus. Not every day is positive, but striving to find ways we can embrace and love ourselves is so important.
Spas! Glen Ivy is great if you are in California! It is like a mini theme park but a spa theme park.
Where are you travelling next?
product you can’t live without on a holiday?
Your favourite vacation destination?
The beach with one activity a day! It must include a sailboat or snorkelling day.
What beauty trend do you rock onWhat’svacation?your vacation style?
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Luv Tulum. I had a room right on the beach with amazing food! It was unexpected and probably why I loved it so
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
CalPak smart luggage, packing cubes! Any smart parking is like an obsession for me! You can get a bunch of it from CalPak and Amazon.
Tulas SPF for the face andISuperGoop!loveKorean
SPF!much.Ilove
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Tips for shopping tips for plus-size
Most loved spa?
Packing essentials?
Try wearing your bathing suit bottoms back to front! It gives more coverage for the front.
Glowy skin care with stick blush.
On staying inspired, her activism work and what is next on the horizon for the emerging actress.
Photography by Kelsey Hale
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Stylist: Estelle Aporongao Make-up: Zeik Stevens Hair: Caitlin Krenz
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Danielle is currently taking on the role of Paulina Calderon on the Bosch spin-off Bosch: Legacy in a recurring role and most recently recurred in the final season of NBC’s hit drama This Is Us, shining as Mandy Moore’s nurse Laila, who helps her with her dementia diagnosis and aids the family through this tough time (May 2022).
he 30-year-old daughter of two retired NYPD officers of Puerto Rican descent says that a driving factor for her aspirations is to continue in the footsteps of her idols like Jennifer Lopez and Rosie Perez and to bring a rising presence in TV and film to the Latino community.
At fifteen years old she, along with her mother, moved to Los Angeles, California to further pursue her goals and aspirations as an actress. As she continued with more roles, she moved into television, guest starring in an episode of ER (2006). Her next role was in Without a Trace (2009).
At a very young age, Danielle started in print work and secured her first major commercial at only four years of age. During the next few years, Danielle continued as a child actress doing more commercials, advertisements and plays. An important milestone in Danielle’s young career, at the age of nine years old, was landing the starring role of Young Nala in Lion King on Broadway (2001). After her run, she was cast in a role for a skit on Saturday Night Live with Jimmy Fallon (2002) and hosted a season of commercial breaks for the Women’s National Basketball Association (2003).
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After a monumental hiatus to be a mother to her young son Benson, complete her Cosmetology License as well as a B.S in Psychology, Danielle returned to television with a recurring role on Vida (2020), guest spots on NCIS, Home Economics and Good Trouble. A great achievement of hers is co-starring alongside Melissa Joan Hart in the hit Christmas movie Mistletoe in Montana (2021).
How do you use social media to connect with your fans?
What do you consider your achievement?greatest
The acting bug bit me at the early age of four. I remember watching the movie Selena and wanting to be her! I would tell my mom I want to be on the TV, and I would ask her to watch me practice how I would act in the mirror lol!
Even though both my parents were in law enforcement (NYPD police officers), playing one gave me so much gratitude for what police officers do every day. I learned it is really hard work, being a cop. Putting yourself in scary situations and having to protect and serve makes you understand what is important. Also, that uniform with the belt is no joke! It is super heavy, and mine wasn’t even the real weight of what officers wear out in the field.
I love using Instagram. You will find a peek inside my life and updates on any projects I am doing. I love to engage with my followers and uplift them as much as I can. As my followers support me, I make it a point to remind them, “Hey, I am supporting you too!” I also just started TikTok, and I am having a fun time attempting these challenges ha-ha. Both sites are @daniellelarracuente
What is your dream role?
Do you have any role models?
Do you have advice for aspiring Latino actors?
I would have to say, first and foremost, being a mom to my beautiful son, Benson. Second, regarding the acting realm, I would say returning to pursue my passion for acting. I took about six years off of acting and, after having my son, I decided to jump back in. I had to start from scratch and I worked hard at learning everything I needed to work in the business again. I pursued acting classes, camera work and spiritual work and everything came together because I have a really strong faith and belief in myself as an actor.
Yes! I promise you, if you can dream it, you can achieve it! Don’t give up! There is only one YOU—trust yourself! The industry is waiting to see you! Lastly, being proactive in your career is a huge part that sometimes gets overlooked by actors. This is what moves the ball in your court. So, think of it as tennis! You do your admin work, which includes updating your reel and headshots, learning how to make your self-tapes look better and of course updating and creating your website. Then, working on your craft by going to acting class, working and improving camera techniques and taking the time necessary to submit really good auditions. That is your serve! Then you let the industry throw the ball back, like with a callback or positive feedback from a CD or a booking. When the ball is in their court that is when it is important to let go and trust that THE BALL WILL COME BACK!
I am manifesting a few roles that are on my list of accomplishments! Being a part of the Marvel team, bad guy or good, I am open to it! A period piece would be so monumental for me, as it is an area of my field that I thought I could never do. Now, as people of colour are getting opportunities to do these period pieces, it opened my mind as to what I never thought possible, can be possible! Since doing Lifetime movie Mistletoe in Montana last year in Montana, I am looking forward to country music and Yellowstone. I am dying to be on that show!
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I would say the underrepresentation of women in these bigger rooms. We are as educated, talented and competent as our male counterparts. Let’s be treated, supported and paid as such. Secondly, a lot of my focus is on the next generation of girls growing up. I want their self-esteem to be through the roof, to feel supported and to see from my generation they can be anything they want to be in their lifetime!
What have you learned from playing your most recent role as a rookie police officer, Paulina Calderon, in Bosch: Legacy?
Yes! I have many great role models in my life. One for sure is my mom; she is one of the most inspiring, strongest women I know. She is a retired NYPD officer now turned civil rights attorney in LA and fighting the good fight. She reminds me daily through her actions to keep rising and never stop moving forward!
What inspired you to pursue acting?
Some very exciting stuff! My goal in my career is to always take on characters that are different from each other and challenge my growth as a woman and actress! So, there soon will be a lot more of that! Stay tuned!
Listen to your gut! That is truly your inner compass! I promise, even if you feel “ah, maybe I’m just overreacting”, in the end, your gut is never wrong. You will live a happier life by just listening to your gut the first time.
What is the best advice that you have received?
What is next for you?
As an advocate for empowerment,women’s what issues are most important to you?
I am the biggest over-packer, so I always lay out all of my outfits, then make it a rule to put three to four back. Then I put everything in a travel bottle. You save so much room!
I love a good day spa! I am dying to check out a blue lagoon in Iceland! It’s a total dream!
The best part of travel?
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I love going in workout clothes or lounge sets. I have to be comfy and still want to look cute.
I am an all-black kind of girl because then your luggage looks so sleek and stays the cleanest, especially from all the banging around when checking in your bags.
The best part of travel for me is learning the culture of my destination. I am a huge history buff and love incorporating their foods and style into my life.
Packing tips?
I love a good view! A hotel that has good customer service, a view, bed and a good shower—your girl is sold!
I am currently reading Viola Davis’s new book. Her story is so inspiring! I am a huge fan of her as an actress and as a person.
In-flight rituals?
My motherland is Puerto Rico! Being there feels to me like paradise, yet a sense of home. I run there any chance I get.
I find I get in some good meditations during flights. I guess you don’t have many distractions flying, so I can focus. I also always have activities for myself, books, music and downloads on Netflix.
Go-to luggage?
WhatFavouriteBeautyhotel?kitessentials?spa?doyouread?
Favourite vacation spot? Airport style?
I have sensitive skin and have bouts with eczema and acne, which gives me polar opposites in skin type. I have dry skin, yet can’t use serums because I will break out! I swear by CeraVe! I use their face wash and face lotion. It keeps my skin hydrated to help with eczema, yet doesn’t clog my pores.
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Power is not something that happens by accident. It arises when unique individuals born with special talents learn how to use their blessed skills to create an idyllic role on this planet. It’s a gift to be a boss. But only a real power player knows how to take this “it” factor to a whole new level.
Guerdy Abraira is one of the golden tribe members who are fine artists of persuasion. The royal figure makes it rain gold all the time. If you are in her presence, you are not just sprinkled with a little bit of dust. You get the whole glitter disco ball when it spins. It just keeps revolving around and around from her phenomenal, captivating energy. Her pure soul makes no qualms about her status. Now that is the definition of true power.
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“My mother told me, ‘You are a diamond. Don’t let anybody think that you’re anything worth less than a diamond.’ So, in my mind, I’m a diamond—not in a pretentious way, but just knowing my value and my worth,” reflects the titan tastemaker.
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Growing up in a foreign country and moving to the states forced her not only to teach herself English but also how to learn to gain respect from her new peers. Her powerful cultural ties inspired her childhood as much as it still does the woman today.
“I realize that I am definitely not your average Jane Doe type of thing,” she says about shattering racial stereotypes. “I’m taking advantage of that because I really want to push the needle.”
It’s her hallmark mission statement that is also a battle cry that makes her standout above all others. An ambassador for classy confidence, her essence comes from brilliant insight that didn’t just pop up overnight. Guerdy has been a work in progress for years and not having a silver spoon presented to her on a jewelencrusted platter makes her even more
The event producer turned television star was already on the radar of many loyal fans for her work in the wedding planning industry. Now, the ultimate woman in charge is adding a whole new chapter to her ever-evolving persona. Her knowledge and skills are making her a leader of admirable note as she is viewed as a sensational source of industry knowledge. No one shines as bright as Guerdy and it is why she is the guiding light for those looking for the most perfect wedding in the world to those who want to learn from the master who is the epicenter of entertainment. She stands on the pedestal of success as she takes center stage in the masterclass of planning.
Overseeing a business that creates million-dollar fantasy parties for the wealthy of Miami and New York City all while dressing the part herself, the royal entrepreneur certainly appears to audiences in new RHOM episodes to be the stuff that absolutely fits right into
“I don’t do basic. I do business,” proudly proclaims the CEO and Founder of Guerdy Design.
A remarkable demonstration of hard work paying off, her career is well-regarded; she was even recognized in 2020 by Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue in 2021 as a top international wedding and event planner.
It took real confidence in herself as a leading entrepreneur and fashion figure to get her where she is today. The touchstone moment of her life right now is developing her into a titan. She is not just an influencer and certainly not another TikTok social media darling. Guerdy is an icon in the making.
She is a guru to many who come to her for events as much as teachings. Guerdy’s popularity has only now soared after her appearance on the network’s original Housewives series, which made a strong debut in 2022 on Peacock with exclusive runs that re-air on Bravo. The fourth season of the hit franchise showcased the enchanting life of the mother living in a Florida lakeside home with two darling boys and her loyal husband of 20 years, Russell. Talk about a perfect perception of a dream life.
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A perfect party was simply always her thing. It made her mega famous and applauded in society circles around the globe. Booking her company has always meant you were buying her time and her style. A wedding produced under her always blossomed with her award-winning essence. Yet, it was also her fight to become a dynamic entrepreneur that made her strive even more to do things with top class
America is watching Guerdy. The country is listening to what she has to say. A lot has changed in the ensuing decades of the Real Housewives, but the platform still creates a lot of buzz, especially when it comes to new groundbreaking characters. Guerdy openly discusses how her life has shifted from being the wedding planner to the stars to now being the in-demand brand ambassador for such products as INGILIZ, the popular handmade sustainable fashion shoe line.
“I’mrelatable.notgoing to pretend I’m perfect or have a perfect life at all,” she says about the hard work she has done over the years to rise to the top of her industry. “It’s always challenging, always pivoting.”
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and energetic, she points out her Hattian heritage mixed with a Parisian hometown flare is the sparkling basis for her blazing work ethic.
I’m“ advantagetaking of that because I really want to push the needle.
Guerdy is synonymous with the sizzling qualities that help create trends for the beautiful jetsetters and tastemakers of the world. The Peacock breakout star of The Real Housewives of Miami is stunning to look at and even more gorgeous when you carry on a conversation with her. She simply has an undeniable credence you want to hear. Her roaring motto is deeply reflective of an appealing central strand of shifting American dialogue.
All the elite women in the reality universe are eye-catching as they navigate their lavish daily lives in sun-soaked cities and glistening mansions. But it’s the dignified manner of the newbie on the series that is captivating due to the meaningful messages her presence carries on the primetime circuit.
Best place for a cocktail? Swan and Bar Bevy, Miami.
Top hotel? Round Hill Hotel and Villas.
Mini-bar must? Bombay Sapphire Gin.
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Beauty kit essentials? Vitamin C and B5 along with Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 is a must.
Airport style? Incognito, the only place where I don’t “guerdyfy”!
Favourite spa? Mandarin Oriental.
What do you read? Event documents for work.
Packing strategy? Each piece should have multi-use and versatility.
Go-to luggage? Tumi for life!
In-flight rituals? Sanitize everything!
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Nestled within 12,000-year-old sand dunes with sweeping views across Bass Strait, everything about Kittawa Lodge is designed to make it a place to disconnect and recharge. Eighty kilometres off Tasmania’s northwest coast, King Island is Tasmania’s original gourmet island, producing world-class beef, cheese, seafood and unusual harvests including wallaby and kelp. The totally off-grid luxury development is the brainchild of sea changers Aaron Suine and Nick Stead, who made the move from Sydney’s Paddington after falling in love with the site while visiting a few years back.
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A self-confessed interior buff, the interior of each of the lodges has been lovingly designed and styled by Aaron himself, who painstakingly hand-selected every single piece, including an enormous Australian-made king-sized bed, luxurious bamboo linen, a state-of-the-art fireplace by Oblica, a hand-made concrete bath by Concrete Nation and original artworks by renowned King Island-based artists, including Dianne and Andrew Blake.
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Kittawa Lodge is a new, off-grid luxury retreat on Tasmania’s ruggedly beautiful King Island. The newly opened Kittawa Lodge is a wild island retreat, sleekly designed to blend with its rugged coastal landscape. Two stylish one-bedroom lodges are positioned for privacy on the 96-acre property.
Choose to self-cater or opt for the “Paddock to Plate” package, where Aaron and Nick will have you covered for breakfasts, lunch, dinner and snacks during your stay, sourcing the very best local seasonal produce. In addition, you can have the option of a four-course dinner, cooked and served in the comfort of your lodge. A selection of premium Tasmanian beer, wine and spirits are also available for purchase in each of the lodge’s in-room bars.
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The in-villa dining experience offers diverse food options within your generously stocked pantry or with a home-style menu, with a local Creole curry or classic dish of your choice, delivered to your door while you relax in the privacy of your own villa. Should you prefer, you can choose to have a completely personalised dining experience, where the chef will create any special requests.
The many dining venues on the island lend themselves to a range of food experiences depending on your mood. The Piazza Bar & Lounge offers gracious candlelit, private dining, where the gentle sounds of the ocean help set the scene for a romantic evening. Sunset Beach serves up fresh hot pizza, salads and tapas-style barbecue snacks, perfect for sharing as you watch the sunset over a cocktail and ambient music.
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The North Island Spa, La Vie by Goldhands, is in inspiring surroundings, overlooking turquoise waters and dramatic cliffs. La Vie by Goldhands offers treatments that relax and rejuvenate body, mind and soul. In keeping with North Island’s concept of tailormade service, you can also receive certain treatments in the privacy of your villa.
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North Island offers guests a unique, generous and exclusive experience that marries privacy, escape and exploration in Seychelles. The island is a place of tranquil beauty and refuge for both the indigenous wildlife whose habitats are being rehabilitated and for those seeking to escape from the rush of the modern world. At the same time, the sense of space, the pure air and water and the surrounding natural beauty may stimulate the body and mind to try something new, hone a skill or explore the granite peaks and coral reefs.
Set foot on your own private island in the Seychelles. Infinite, exclusive space where the embrace of lush tropical palms and giant granite peaks dwarf your presence with their drama. With just 11 villas on this property, your footprints will be the only evidence on the island’s vast, untouched beaches.
North Island offers an unmatched level of personalization and generosity to each guest, particularly with their culinary experience. Daily menus are designed according to the latest island harvest with special consideration given to your favourite foods, along with any dietary requirements you may have.
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On the upper level of the Beach Pavilion is a huge dining table that can seat up to 40 guests at any one time with views overlooking the tennis courts to one side and the ocean to the other.
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Necker Island is a well-known private island in the British Virgin Islands. At 74 acres, the island sits in turquoise waters surrounded by coral reefs and fringed with beautiful white sandy beaches. With 20 bedrooms (and the possibility to host 40 guests), made up of the Great House and various other villas and houses dotted around the island, Necker Island is the ultimate venue for reunions and celebrations.
Turtle Beach is a great option for lunch or dinner. Organise a sailing race around the island, ending at Turtle Beach for a drink and a picnic- or BBQ-style lunch.
As if being on Necker wasn’t relaxing enough, the island also boasts beautiful Samudra Spa treatment rooms, combining fabulous treatments with an incredible setting. The treatments feature Aromatherapy Associates, an exclusive skincare range to Necker Island.
Necker Island offers kite-surfing, wakeboarding, paddle boarding, sailing, snorkelling and scuba diving, and a nature walk around the island gives guests the opportunity to spot Necker’s very own flamingos and lemurs!
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The Great House offers a variety of themes to make each night’s dinner unique. Meet at the bar for cocktails and head up to the roof terrace where dinner is served during sunset.
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Nicaragua Private Island is an acre and a half of total privacy where guests have full run of the island. Apart from the island caretaker’s house, there is a main house and pavilion suited for eight guests.
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From hanging beds and a beautiful infinity pool to enjoy and relax in, the private island offers all kinds of services, from private massages and yoga to fishing trips, depending on guests’ interests. There’s snorkelling, kayaking and swimming at your doorstep, if you can peel yourself away from the “rancho”—a dreamy alfresco lounging area overlooking the pool.
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Guests can use their boat and driver to get to and from Granada and can organise excursions, like horse riding and ziplining, to explore other islands or the surrounding volcanoes. There are two docks offering direct access to the freshwater lake for swimming or kayaking, bicycles for those who want to cycle into Granada from the marina. There are also multiple small villages like San Juan, where pottery is made, and Catarina, home to a number of plant nurseries that house native tropical plants.
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Turquoise. Azure. Sapphire. Cerulean. Lapis Lazuli. Aquamarine. Several words for blue—yet none of them truly describe the brilliance of the warm crystal-clear waters that surround Oil Nut Bay. Virgin Gorda offers one of the world’s best snorkelling, diving and day-sailing experiences.
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Discover all the treasures of Oil Nut Bay through an array of signature services and resort amenities. From the world-class restaurant and casual poolside dining to complete concierge services with dedicated activity coordinators, Oil Nut Bay represents the pinnacle in luxury Caribbean experiences.
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Oil Nut Bay’s in-villa spa treatments feature only the highest-level organic extracts and herbs to ensure superior quality and exquisite textures.
Spread across 400 acres and surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, Oil Nut Bay offers freehold ownership in the most pinnacle of locations in the British Virgin Islands. The estate features 117 distinguished home sites set within eight unique neighbourhoods that celebrate the island’s diverse topography and expansive sea views. Guests can fly private directly to the island or to Antigua and then take a short boat ride or charter a helicopter to reach the island. Oil Nut Bay is a low-density resort with each individual villa far apart from the other with their own private grounds, with some villas offering private chefs for in-villa meal preparation.
Explore the amazing reefs and water wonderland just steps from home. Whether it’s the adventure of diving on a shipwreck with a local dive operator, or swimming in the protected waters of Oil Nut Bay’s beach, their team can attend to all the details that make for a perfect day in the sparkling blue sea.
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The island houses three villas. The guest villa is located on the northern tip of the island with breathtaking views of Phang Nga Bay and is very private. It has four large bedrooms with private bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen and dining area, a private pool and hot tub and a lovely, covered patio to enjoy dinner outside while listening to the waves break on the beaches below.
The furthest southern villa, the lower villa, feels like guests are right over the water. Featuring a game room with pool, shuffleboard, darts, air hockey table tennis, board games and a full wet bar for drinking libations. There is a fitness centre, spa, hot tub and organically shaped pool with a swim-up bar.
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The upper villa sports a 33-metre-long pool with a hot tub for 20, plunge pool and wet deck for sunbathing. The patio area is made for entertaining, with a wet bar and BBQ sala.
Koh Rang Noi is a beautiful tropical paradise, six kilometres from Phuket’s premiere Royal Phuket Marina. On arrival to the island, guests will moor on their floating pier and walk to the beach sala, where they will be greeted by staff with cold towels and coconuts.
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The upper and lower villas contain wellness spas and full fitness centres. The upper villa’s spa has six foot-massage stations, seven private massage rooms, a steam room and an infrared dry sauna. Along with the spa is a full fitness centre, featuring a full commercial grade Vectra workout centre and a small Muay Thai boxing area.
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Just off the main patio of the upper villa is a 300-person amphitheatre that looks south towards Phi Phi Island and overlooks Koh Rang Yai. Just below the amphitheatre is a karaoke bar and entertainment centre, with a 43-seat movie theatre with thousands of movies all on a network system that can be played in any room on the island.
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The bungalows were designed by Genesis Structures and Melanie Beach Club and the Harbour House was designed by EDSA Architects. The bungalow design footprint is minimal, maintaining the island’s natural Bahamian feel. Interiors were designed with a modern coastal theme, framing the incredible Atlantic views and embracing the ocean’s proximity.
Royal Island is a completely private 430-acre oasis with five intimate villas on the sand, surrounded by miles of untouched turquoise sea. Ideal for families and friends who want to celebrate, connect in a unique way and jump into a curated, exotic Bahamian Experience.
and spices—their eateries run the spectrum. Down-home restaurants will feature traditional Bahamian favourites, while more artisan options will combine international cuisine with island flavour.
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Guests will love the private beach club, private chef and every thinkable water activity. Unique details, like spear-fishing or outdoor movies on the beach, make it Royal. The island offers an array of dive experiences. Guests will find sunken Spanish galleons, inland blue holes, underwater caves and forest-like coral reefs teeming with marine life and can even feed and swim with reef sharks.
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A private staff creates a fully immersive, personalised experience. Royal Island offers both a la carte and full-service programs. Discover spicy and uniquely flavoured Bahamian cuisine. Beginning with local ingredients—tropical fruit, seafood
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The resort offers luxurious massage and spa therapies, often with an oceanfront view. Available spa treatments combine classic European rituals with unique island flavours. Or, guests can get rejuvenating skin and body treatments that are tailormade for them, using materials obtained from the surrounding land and sea.
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Samaná is one of the Dominican Republic’s best kept secrets. Tucked away on the northeastern tip of the Dominican Republic and stretched out into the Atlantic, the Samaná Peninsula is splendidly isolated from the rest of the country. With traditional charm, a laid-back vibe and long, uncrowded, white-sand beaches, the Samaná Peninsula is a hidden gem, with most of its land still wild and undeveloped.
A popular activity in Samaná is the jungle trek on horseback to the Salto El Limón. In the middle of the Samaná Peninsula, the Salto El Limón (Lemon Waterfall) is a 170-foot majestic waterfall that cascades into a swimming hole. The 1.5-mile trek to the waterfall can be made on foot or on horseback, and a dive into the refreshing fresh turquoise water is highly recommended.
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The Samaná province is full of incredible scenery: craggy limestone cliffs with panoramic views and rolling hills blanketed in coconut trees, tropical forests, colourful villages dotted along the rough roads, vibrant local markets scattered around the port town and a handful of sea view restaurants.
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Once outside, guests can admire perfect sunrises and sunsets. In the middle of the terrace are a magnificent outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi with Balinese beds and deckchairs around it, where guests can admire the beautiful view. The island also offers premium locations for jet skiing, water skiing, paddle surfing, wakeboarding, sailing, scuba diving, fishing, trekking and birdwatching.
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The villas come with a fully stocked kitchen and a private chef and offer the privacy to relax, take a nap, have a drink, eat or chat with loved ones. A specialist team of world-renowned design ers was brought in to create perfect interiors, where guests can expect a polished, yet irresistibly relaxing, utterly private atmo sphere throughout. The sophisticated LED light system always
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The exclusive T Island is perfectly situated off the coast of Ibiza, which not only guarantees spectacular views but also easy access to the mainland—a mere 10 minutes away by speedboat.
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sets the perfect mood, while high-end tech, including Sonos me dia equipment and state-of-the-art visuals, add a seriously stylish edge.
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A stay on Thanda Island is all about having great fun. The island team, ranging from the resident marine biologist and guides, masseuses, chefs and island hospitality hosts, design daily activities that assure guests have a thoroughly indulgent and memorable stay.
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An exclusive private island off the coast of Tanzania, Thanda features a villa and two traditional thatched bandas from which to enjoy complete seclusion and a private marine reserve. Assuring minimal contact, guests are met straight off their flight at Dar es Salaam and transferred onto the island by private helicopter where they enjoy casual beach-house living combined with outdoor ocean adventures.
Located within a private Shungimbili Island Marine Reserve, the resident marine biologist and her assistant carry out regular fish surveys and monitor the coral and benthic status to track changes in the health of the reef. Seven nursery structures have been created to stimulate coral growth and promote reef recovery in areas that had been damaged. Providing a real-time illustration of conservation at work, guests are invited to witness these on snorkelling trips that provide further awareness into the rehabilitation process of corals and reefs.
Located in the tropical waters of Tanzania’s Indian Ocean, Thanda Island provides families and friends with pure isolation. Accommodating up to 18 guests, this idyllic desert island offers plenty of space for family and friends to enjoy a host of marine activities including spectacular snorkelling and scuba diving on the pristine reef. Encircled by a white sand beach, it features one fivesuite villa and two beach bandas (chalets), along with a glass rim-flow swimming pool, tennis court, yoga sala, a fully equipped gym and a library stocked with Hemmingway books, a humidor filled with Cuba’s best, a wine list to match, and a grand piano and selection of guitars for those who like a sing-a-long late into the night.
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Guests will enjoy surprise breakfasts on an uninhabited island followed by massages in a clearing of casuarina trees, BBQ lunches prepared by the island’s chefs from ocean-fresh fish and a spectacular Arabian Night experience that highlights Tanzania’s Swahili flavours and spices from Zanzibar.
The island offers a variety of marine adventures—the island boathouse is complete with sailing boats, kayaks and paddle boards to wakeboards, sea-bobs, water skis and more. The more adventurous can also swim, responsibly, with whale sharks from November to
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may also enjoy sundowners set up on sandbanks that disappear with the tide, bathe in an outdoor copper roll top bath, with the ocean lapping at its edge, and take guided excursions to nearby islands to learn more about the local Swahili seafaring
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The MaldivesIsland Dreaming
Nestled halfway between Indonesia and Africa, and made up of 26 atolls spanning over 1,000 different islands, The Maldives offers the ultimate luxury island experience. Whether you are in a search of overwater bungalows, white sand beaches or crystal-clear lagoons with world-class snorkelling and diving, here are the top addresses to know when planning your Maldivian getaway.
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Elegant mansions by the sea offer two-storey residences that are effortlessly chic. Living and dining rooms on the ground floor open onto an expansive deck and a sparkling private pool. Upstairs is a sun-drenched king bedroom with beach and ocean views and a balcony with a spiral staircase that leads to the deck downstairs. The light-filled, en-suite bathroom has a walk-in rain shower and free-standing tub with superb views. Ocean residences with a private pool offer a refined retreat that features a spacious living room with a glass-floor panel and separate bedroom, all customfurnished and richly decorated to create a precious cocoon. It has an additiona dining room with an adjoining powder room and wet bar and doors that open onto an expansive sundeck with a private infinity pool and steps descending into the ocean.
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For the ultimate experience, the island’s signature house offers a three-bedroom mansion. Available for once-in-a-lifetime stays, it’s their “castle on the sand”, located in a spectacular spot on the beach, with custom-made furnishings created with hand-selected materials. Objets d’art and décor capture the pure new bohemian spirit of the island, while the mansion’s sunlit, breeze-cooled spaces promise serenity and privacy, enabling absolute freedom.
Nine elegant Beach Houses line the island’s silvery shores, each just a few steps from the sea. Each features an oval bedroom and adjoining living room that opens up to a wide private sundeck, sheltered by manicured gardens, overlooking the beach. Embrace the overwater life in your very own Ocean House, situated in the middle of a turquoise lagoon. Revel in the intimate seclusion of a one-bedroom suite for two with a private pool.
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The Nautilus Maldives is located on the Baa Atoll, an area protected by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve. The journey to the island by seaplane shows off the beautiful aerial view of the islands, and it only takes about 30 minutes. The Nautilus experience begins as soon as you touch down at the airport. You’ll be greeted as you disembark and driven by limousine to the comfort of a private VIP lounge, where immigration and other processes will be taken care of on your behalf. From the lounge, you’ll be ushered onto a seaplane for a seamless transfer to our corner of the Baa Atoll. After arriving by seaplane, you will be whisked away aboard a traditional Bokura and delivered directly to your private house with your private butler standing by to welcome you.
The ultimate luxury bohemian hideaway, The Nautilus features 26 beach and ocean houses, each a personal suitestyle sanctum with its separate living room and private pool, infusing the comforts of home with a bohemian whimsy that invites you into the barefoot life.
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Sprawling over the lagoon, with extraordinary sunset views, The Nautilus Retreat lets you live the quintessential Maldivian dream. Two bedrooms radiate out from the central living and dining rooms, each with its brilliant view of the sea and en-suite bathroom. A wide, curved sundeck and sleek infinity pool foster family reconnection and long-lasting memories.
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With a mission to invite guests to come as you are, enjoy great company and indulge in a shared passion for extraordinary cuisine, The Nautilus delights in veering off script, crafting bespoke culinary journeys designed just for you. No opening or closing times, no breakfast hours and no dress codes.
Positioned over the lagoon with rich sunset views, explore intriguing infusions of Mediterranean and Arabic cuisine at Zeytoun. Savour Mediterranean Middle Eastern flavours—pure olive oils from the Aegean, freshly baked crusty bread, and aromatic Turkish teas. All exquisitely crafted and served in refined comfort. The lounge on the upper deck is perfect for intimate pre-dinner rendezvous, made complete by the biggest collection of Gin & Whisky in the Maldives.
Celebrate simplicity with Japanese and Latin-American creations at Ocaso. Smoke-laden flavours, infusions from distant shores— the grill embarks on a nightly journey from Latin America to the reaches of North Asia, specialising in Japanese, Mexican and Peruvian. As one of the best restaurants in the Maldives, Ocaso lets you settle into teppanyaki by the beach, plates to savour under a moonlit sky and revel in creations from the grill—food that pleases the soul. The Wine Cellar offers an unparalleled experience for wine connoisseurs showcasing more than 200 labels of the finest wines from France and beyond.
Savour an array of global delicacies at Thyme throughout the day. The beachfront all-day dining venue wraps you in a welcoming beach-house ambience with a bounty of gourmet flavours. Creating a sense of being at home, begin your day with a tailored breakfast, enjoy a luxurious lunch or choose your preferred dishes for dinner.
At The Nautilus, menus are mere suggestions encouraging guests to create their dishes and dine anytime—anywhere. Let them prepare a table for you at the destination of your choice: a secluded sandbank, aboard a yacht or on your private deck. Indulge your every whim with impromptu pop-up bars, winetasting sunset sessions and more.
The Naiboli Poolside bar offers perfectly mixed drinks, and delicious tapas plates served under the sparkle of the Maldivian sky. Bask in the supreme comfort of loungers and cabanas—the ultimate seaside retreat with the refined ambience of a living room. Complimentary gourmet canapés are available throughout the day. The perfect setting to enjoy live music while indulging in our daily complimentary sundowners.
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Head off the coast for big-game fishing on a private luxury boat. Amidst the bounty of the Baa atoll, fishing has been integral to the Maldivian way of life for millennia. Take part in this tradition with an outing based on your skill level and experience from the comfort of your private boat. Fully equipped with all the best modern game fishing gadgets, put your skills to the test with the big-game tactics, or opt for bottom fishing if you prefer and witness grouper, jobfish, white snapper, barracudas or even emperor fish. After all the excitement, enjoy a magnificent banquet of fresh sushi and sashimi, or even opt to indulge in your catch once you’ve returned to the island. This is your private outing for as long as you decide.
Solasta Spa offers wellness programs that are designed to help each guest regroup. Offering three glass-bottomed, over-water treatment pavilions, begin or end your moment in the sauna, steam bath or open-air bath. With a focus on natural healing, enhanced by organic products by Maison Caulieres and Omorovicza, treatments range from signature massages to facial treatments and personalised spa journeys. Guest can also opt to bring the spa to your house with an in-room treatment for impromptu spa treatments in your private residence. The overwater yoga pavilion is the perfect space to practice your sun salutations with many different classes for all levels offered.
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The Baa Atoll is yours to explore. If you are up for an adventure, head out for a day of diving from a yacht and visit one of the largest manta feeding hotspots in the world and witness the majestic manta rays alongside the island’s resident marine biologist just 30 minutes from The Nautilus via luxury speed boat.
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For the ultimate escape, head to a secluded sandbank in the middle of the Indian Ocean, where a private barbecue chef to craft your bespoke menu. In the evening, choose your showtime with a private outdoor cinema available for an audience of two—or an intimate family gathering.
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The interiors have a warm, neutral colour palette that is complemented by flashes of locally-sourced turquoise fabrics. Every piece of furniture is custom-made by skilled craftsmen using upcycled materials, including bed frames made from recycled teakwood and lampshades handwoven with recycled wire mesh to feature fish and sea turtles. Daybeds on the private roof terraces can be made up with luxurious linens for an atmospheric night spent sleeping beneath the stars.
On airport arrival, you will be greeted by a representative who will escort you to their jetty for a smooth transfer. Once you arrive on the island, prepare to leave your shoes aside. With a uniquely laid-back philosophy, “no news, no shoes,” the resort epitomises understated luxury, offering world-class amenities in a relaxed environment—and always with a smile. Your Gili Experience will begin with the welcome of your very own Mr Friday, a personal assistant and companion to show you the way around the island and set you off on an amazing adventure.
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Idyllic for couples, families and everyone in between, each of their accommodations blends style, comfort and Robinson Crusoe-level thrills. One-bedroom Villa Suites boast open-air living areas and bathrooms with private water gardens, plus roof terraces with daybeds and air-conditioned bedrooms. Following the refurbishment, six of the suites also boast private swimming pools. Gili Lagoon Villas benefit from the addition of overwater hammocks in the lagoon, perfect for snoozing away the afternoon.
Crusoe Residences offer total privacy, with a secluded location in the lagoon, accessible only by boat. Flexible living arrangements can create one or two bedrooms, in addition to Gili Lankanfushi’s signature open-air bathroom with a private coral garden, roof terrace with daybed and sun deck with direct ocean access. Guests are provided with a private boat to reach the island, which they can operate themselves or have their Fridays assist them at a moment’s notice.
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Fusing rustic design and unparalleled service with awe-inspiring natural surroundings, Gili Lankanfushi is the pioneer of ethical, sustainable, barefoot luxury in the Maldives. Located 20 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, Gili Lankanfushi is uniquely positioned overlooking one of the largest lagoons in the North Malé Atoll.
Sustainability is at the heart of the island’s mission and all buildings are constructed using sustainably-sourced plantation teak, palm wood and bamboo in addition to recycled telegraph poles. All rooms additionally provide organic toiletries in refillable earthenware containers, to minimise plastic use and wastage.
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The Residences offer further seclusion, located away from neighbouring villas at the end of the jetties, with two offering private swimming pools. The air-conditioned living areas can be converted into a second bedroom for families and larger groups. The Gili Lagoon Residence also offers a luxurious lagoon hammock. For families and larger groups, the Family Villa has access to its own private island and offers a dedicated living area in addition to two bedrooms and bathrooms, plus a luxurious outdoor bath and roof terrace with a deep soaking tub.
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The private island sanctuary offers serenity by design, with sustainably built villas hovering above turquoise waters. Recently refurbished, the 45 overwater villas offer open-air living spaces, roof terraces and private decks with direct access to the lucent turquoise waters that surround the island. The rustic-chic design is inspired by the resort’s natural surroundings, with glass floor panels offering a glimpse of the corals blooming below.
Destination dining is the perfect setting for special occasions, ranging from secluded, lantern-lit feasts amongst the towering palms of Palm Beach to private sunset cruises with champagne on ice. The Gili Tasting Journey offers guests an adventurous dining experience at five different locations around the island.
For wine enthusiasts, the resort’s intimate, sunken wine cellar— built around a huge piece of driftwood swept ashore—is the ideal spot for a romantic wine, cheese and chocolate tasting, or a decadent tasting menu.
an enviable position overlooking the calm waters of Gili Lankanfushi, the overwater bar is often frequented by reef sharks and rays drifting through the languid waters below. Lunchtimes see the open kitchen cooking up a concise and daily-changing trio of dishes, whilst a lighter option comes in the form of an extensive salad bar. The Overwater Bar becomes the perfect setting for sundowners: signature cocktails freshly crafted using local flavours and served with light and flavoursome canapés.
Gili Lankanfushi’s gastronomic vision embraces the bounty of the surrounding waters alongside carefully sourced seasonal ingredients, which feature across the island’s three restaurants. Executive Chef Hari Govindaraj oversees the “ocean to plate,” culinary vision on the island, with a penchant for plant-based dishes that celebrate local ingredients sourced from Gili Lankanfushi’s very own organic “Gili Garden.” Signature dishes include Pan Seared “Scallops” made from home-grown daikon, Aloe Vera Coconut Ceviche and indulgent ginger dairy-free ice cream.
The Private Reserve, at 1,700 metres, is the largest overwater villa in the world, offering total seclusion with a location 500 metres from the island and 300 metres from the nearest residence. Comprising five vast buildings, linked by openair walkways, the Private Reserve offers four bedrooms with spectacular lagoon views, extensive private living space and open-air bathrooms, as well as a well-equipped and air-conditioned gym, pampering private spa with sauna and steam room, an open-air private cinema with cosy seating and large open-sided dining area—perfect for extravagant feasts. Outdoor space includes a 21-metre infinity pool and waterslide directly into the lagoon, where guests will find corals, reef fish and eagle rays drifting through the shallows.
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Located directly on the beach, Kashiveli, which translates as “coral sands” in the local Dhivehi language, is open for breakfast and dinner featuring locally sourced, nutritious ingredients and vibrant flavours through a marriage of land and ocean. Four evenings per week see the beach and
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overwater bar transformed into a buzzing market experience, with the Asian Street Market, Mediterranean Spice Souk, Passage to India and Churrascaria BBQ nights.
By the Sea offers delicious Japanese fusion dishes using locally-sourced seafood and reef fish, overlooking the calm waters of the northern shore. The extensive sake selection brings together only the highest quality sakes from across OccupyingJapan.
For the ultimate souvenir, under the direction of a specialist chef, learn a few unique Maldivian flavours to bring home to friends and family with a private cooking class.
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Meera Spa, meaning “ocean”, offers holistic healing in a spectacular overwater setting. Treatments use organic products by Voya and Meera products created on the island from the finest oceanic and plant extracts to heal and revitalise. Glass floors in the six treatment rooms allow guests to watch the fish flitting amongst the coral during treatments. Well-being and balance in body and soul are central to Gili Lankanfushi’s ethos, and journeys range from a lavish five-day detox retreat, aimed to purify body and mind with a host of treatments and healing experiences, to a one-day Ayurvedic remedy journey. New active programmes combine surfing or scuba diving with tailored spa treatments to allow guests to reach their full potential whether under the sea or riding the waves.
If you prefer to stay on land, perfect your tennis serve on a glorious outdoor court shaded by towering palms. Whether you’re new to the game or an expert player, their on-site tennis coach can provide instruction and helpful pointers for all levels. The island also features a Jungle Cinema for an evening under the stars to watch your favourite movies.
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With an emphasis on protecting the fragile marine ecosystem and leaving only footprints behind, conservation is taken seriously on the island, with the island regularly hosting visiting scientists and academics studying the coral reef ecosystem. The island’s dedicated marine biology team at Gili Veshi Marine Biology Shack monitor the health and biodiversity of the surrounding coral reef ecosystems and educates guests about the underwater world through lectures and guided snorkelling trips. Gili Lankanfushi’s Coral Lines project provides a nursery environment for new corals to grow, bolstering the house reef and monitoring health and survival types across coral genotypes.
If you are looking for water sports, whether it’s windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, catamaran sailing or paddle-boarding—they offer it! Head to the 15-metre drop-off zone at the edge of the island’s house reef to discover vibrant coral walls and colourful schools of fish, turtles and rays. The resident marine biologist can help you identify the array of aquatic life on guided trips, departing day and night, and explain the significance of our coral line projects and other underwater initiatives. For scuba divers, explore the Maldives’ underwater world at Ocean Paradise Dive Centre, a PADI-certified outlet. End the day with a prosecco and canapé on a relaxing sunset cruise on a comfortable dhoni for the chance to see the hundreds of resident Spinner Dolphins as they make their way out of the atoll to fish at night.
Surf’s up at Gili Lankanfushi. Ideally located in the North Malé atoll, the resort is near some of the best surf breaks in the Maldives. A luxury surf company, Tropicsurf, offers an array of lessons and surf trips, tailored to guests of all experience levels. Gili Goes Surfing is tailored for kids inclusive of a three-day lesson focused on fun in the waves and learning how to surf. Tropical water temperatures, consistent swells and light crowds only add to the appeal.
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Nestled in the South Ari Atoll and set over two idyllic islands, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is renowned for its barefoot luxury charm. The experience begins in their private, award-winning lounge at Malé International Airport ensuring your arrival at Conrad Maldives is seamless. The island is accessible by a 30-minute seaplane flight above the island-studded atolls, or guests can also opt for an overnight cruise aboard the resort’s luxury yacht under the starry night sky for the 150-minute cruise to the island.
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For guests planning a quiet authentic Maldivian hideaway, Rangali Island is adults-only with access to the facilities of the larger and livelier Rangali Finolhu Island, which is linked by a 500-metre bridge. A sea of firsts in the Maldives, the private island was the first resort to showcase overwater villas built on stilts above the lagoon. Rangali Island features over-water villas with uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean, ideal for couples and honeymooners. The thatch-roofed Premier Water Villa with Pool offers couples an elegant room with a lounge area, outdoor dining, a walk-in closet and a bathroom with a sunken ocean-view tub, rain shower and plunge pool. Perfect for extended families or groups of friends requiring an abundance of space, the two-bedroom Rangali Ocean Pavilion offers a thatch-roofed water villa set on stilts designed to accommodate up to six guests.
A twin-island design, the resort features 151 beautifully designed villas spanning three distinct locations. Architecturally designed to blend effortlessly with the environment, Rangali Finolhu Island features family-friendly villas with indoor-outdoor living spaces with private gardens, plunge pools and stairs leading into the Indian Ocean. Located on either side of the island, Beach Villas offer a spacious bedroom with floor-to-ceiling glass windows and an outdoor terrace, or enjoy a unique open-air bathroom with a rain shower and a luxurious thatch-roofed outdoor bathing pavilion. The Deluxe Beach Villa offers an expansive elegant and contemporary bedroom with a private plunge pool and a secluded garden with lush greenery all steps away from the beach.
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Nestled in a private area of the shimmering lagoon, The Muraka Residence is a first-of-its-kind two-level residence with a master bedroom submerged over 16 feet below sea level. A triumph of modern design and technology, this unique two-storey, three-bedroom residence is an architectural marvel that sits above and below the surface of the Indian Ocean. The experience is complete with 24-hour private butler service and tailored experiences.
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The resort is a true gourmet delight with a choice of 12 restaurants and bars. Boasting the world’s first undersea restaurant, Ithaa, sits five metres below the surface of the Indian Ocean, offering 180-degree panoramic views of the vibrant coral gardens surrounding it, and a set lunch and dinner menu, matched with a wine concept, showcasing local flavours blended with Western influences.
Perched on the edge of the lagoon, Vilu offers a traditional Italian menu paired with an extensive wine list and a picturesque view of the Indian Ocean. Dine above the water at Sunset Grill and glimpse frequent reef sharks or sting rays passing by beneath.
Ufaa By Jereme Leung offers an innovative culinary concept featuring flavours from the distinctive cultures and provinces of China including handmade noodles, dim sum and signature hot pots.
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The Conrad Maldives also has the honour of claiming the Maldives’ first underground wine cellar. Here, private dining is also offered, in addition to the many choices of wine. To explore the world of wine even further, the Cheese and Wine Bar blends tastes that are meant for each other.
The Atoll Market features live cooking stations for breakfast and creatively themed nights. Sunset Grill is set on stilts above the coral reef and showcases fresh seafood and meats prepared simply alongside a carefully crafted wine list.
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Located minutes away from the Maldives’ best diving and snorkelling spots, the resort is an explorer’s playground, with whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins, turtles and a sprawling coral reef just a short boat ride away. The Ocean Dive Center takes divers with all levels of experience, from expert to beginner. The island also offers a variety of watersports including catamaran sailing and glass-floored boat trips, jet skiing and water skiing, paddle boarding and wakeboarding.
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Conrad Maldives features two award-winning spas. Located 100 metres off of the tip of Rangali Finolhu Island, the Spa Retreat offers a holistic and locally inspired experience that is aimed at relaxing the mind, body and soul. The spa is complete with a hair and nail salon, boutique, Vichy shower and nine couple’s treatment rooms—many with private steam, sauna and jet bath. After your treatment, guests can dine at Mandhoo Spa Restaurant for a selection of nourishing and detoxifying options.
For families, the island’s kids club, Majaa Explorers Hub, features a splash park and daily activities including marine adventures, arts and crafts and culinary workshops.
For body and mind, choose from a selection of yoga and fitness classes, set against an inspiring Maldivian backdrop.
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The Overwater Spa offers four private suites and was the first spa in the Maldives to feature glass-floored treatment rooms. In partnership with ISUN, they offer 17 rituals that have been crafted by incorporating the properties of living water, essential oils and precious gemstones, combined with the expert movements of their masterful therapists.
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Located in the North Male Atoll, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands is a 60-minute luxury speedboat journey or 10-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport. Upon arrival, the dedicated Aris Meeha, or personal butler, will greet you and remain at your service, curating your itineraries with memorable experiences.
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As part of the integrated Fari Islands Archipelago, the resort’s three islands and overwater quay serve as a base for discovering all the archipelago has to offer. Featuring minimalist architecture by the Australiabased firm Kerry Hills Architect and a neutral colour palette and natural materials, the resort’s design drew inspiration from the setting’s natural landscape with a modern ethos defined by visually lightweight elements in both the indoor and outdoor spaces. Each of the island’s 100 villas is cocooned by clean, sweeping curves and architectural lines and features a private pool, sundeck, ensuite bathroom and a collection of personal amenities.
Bicycles are provided for all guests to explore the resort during the stay along with complimentary honour bar snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.
Accommodating up to six guests, the Ritz-Carlton Estate offers a private beach residence set on an exclusive cove with a private beach. Complete with a full kitchen with indoor and outdoor dining as well as a spa room for in-villa treatments, and guests also receive a dedicated buggy for their exclusive resort transportation.
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The Beach Pool Villa offers an ocean-facing king bed, indoor and outdoor showers, a separate oversized soaking tub and direct access to the white-sand beach. The sunset two-bedroom beach pool villa is a beachfront oasis with direct access to the white-sand beach, private infinity pool and expansive outdoor living area and sundeck.
For an overwater escape, the Ocean Pool Villa offers floor-to-ceiling windows with ocean views and an integrated infinity pool with a sundeck and an overwater hammock for sunbathing and sea access. For additional space, the two-bedroom water pool villa offers an outdoor dining area and a separate living area for up to four adults.
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The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands features five onsite restaurants and bars showcasing global cuisines. Eau Bar offers a laid-back glamourous setting serving fresh oysters and caviar and signature cocktails crafted with organic and fresh ingredients. Japanese flavours are offered at Iwau, in an intimate, open-air setting complemented by an extensive selection of Japanese sakes, whiskies and teas. The family-friendly Beach Shack embraces the Mediterranean with its carefree spirit and relaxed cuisine with shared plates and herb-driven cocktails with resident and visiting DJs spinning throughout the day. Summer Pavilion offers an intimate overwater setting showcasing modern Chinese Cuisine designed to be shared. La Locanda serves as the resort’s “living room,” where guests can settle into the library with a book on Italian fashion, embark on an Italian culinary journey at the chef’s table or celebrate in the private dining room.
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The resort also shares access and around-the-clock boat transfers to Fari Marina Village, which is home to The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands´own Bedouininspired Arabesque for shareable mezze platters, tandoor-grilled meats and iconic street fare from Lebanon to North India. The sunken dining room offers a tribute to a traditional Bedouin tent with hanging lanterns and colourful fabrics alongside flavorful
Embracing the circle of island life, the ring-shaped Ritz-Carlton Spa at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands provides guests with a luxurious wellness experience. Located in the middle of the spread of water villas, over the turquoise lagoon, the spa features nine spa treatment rooms, a salon and a boutique. Signature treatments include a Bamboo Massage using heated bamboo sticks, kneading the muscles to stimulate blood circulation and enhance flexibility and a Maldivian Signature Rejuvenation that incorporates organic coconuts and pearly-white sand on a full-body massage to nourish, relax and rejuvenate.
provides a schedule of daily activities including sports, arts and crafts, cooking classes and water activities from its futuristic indoor-outdoor space.
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The resort’s Dive Center offers a wide selection of water-based activities including dolphin cruises, scuba diving for all levels, night snorkelling and luxury sunset cruises. Watersports including kayaks and stand-up paddle boards are offered complimentary to all guests.
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In partnership with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment program, guests are invited to join the on-site marine biologists to plant coral fragments that have been attached to the ceramics our guests have created while learning about the importance of corals and the eco-friendly restoration techniques we use to grow new areas of coral reef surrounding the
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The two-storey, three-bedroom Beach House offers a rooftop terrace and a large private 21-metre pool set within the lush green of an enormous tropical garden, the perfect setting to gather with family and friends offering pristine views over your verdant tropical garden to the pristine white beach, turquoise lagoon and, as night falls, the magnetic amber glow of sunset.
Designed by renowned Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan from Studio MK27, 90 exquisitely appointed one-, two- and three-bedroom beach and water villas, as well as 20 Fari Studios. One-bedroom beach and water sanctuaries each feature a private pool and oversized outdoor tub. Two-bedroom villas feature a large communal living space and floor-to-ceiling movable glass walls on all sides. For extended families, studios are set overlooking native tropical greenery and turquoise lagoon, with proximity to the island’s social hub, Fari Marina Village, gives these studios a dual essence.
Anchored by three world-class hospitality brands located in the North Malé Atoll, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is a 45-minute luxury speedboat journey from Malé International Airport. Set in the Fari Islands archipelago, guests can immerse themselves in a new expression of island life through thoughtful tailormade wellness journeys, interactive music programmes, captivating culinary experiences and bask in the light-filled James Turrell Skyspace pavilion—all while embracing the vibrant social scene that emanates from the destination.
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Your experience begins once you book, as guests can access the Patina app and music playlists curated to reflect their individual preferences for a personalised sensorial welcome that you can tap back into after your stay. Patina appeals to a new generation of travellers who are creative, designed literates, with a penchant for fostering deeper connections with themselves and the world around them.
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With nothing reaching higher than a palm tree, one of Kogan’s main goals was to balance the resort with its surroundings with sleek, sophisticated lines and open
artwork of resonating presence by emerging and leading talent, Patina showcases an island-wide collection of expressive pieces by international artists, a permanent art gallery and an artist in residence program. Prints by Brazilian fine art photographer Cássio Vasconcellos are found in the villas, capturing the exuberance of tropical nature.
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With a multitude of dining options available, from hearty Asian fare to International and Greek cuisine, Patina Maldives offers conscious cuisine, focusing on green practices such as minimising food waste and reducing carbon footprint. The archipelago also features the picturesque Fari Marina Village, built around a vibrant Beach Club, charming boutiques and a selection of handpicked gastronomic experiences.
Veli Bar is a standout poolside oasis that presents a collection of casual nibbles and creative tipples that alternate between the deliciously simple by day and the unexpected by twilight.
Wok Society offers a chic Hong Kong vibe with delicate morsels of dim sum accentuated by fresh pints of avant-garde brews in a modern and elegant setting. A seamless fusion of Maldives meets Mediterranean cuisine, Helios embraces the timeless cuisine of the Mediterranean with fresh and locally sourced ingredients in a beachside sunset destination.
Roots offers a fresh flair plant-based meal experience centred around nutritious, organic and homegrown produce, inspired by slow food philosophies where pure, seasonal ingredients are valued.
The perfect spot for sunset, The Portico offers evening cocktails and canapés. Fari Beach Club offers superb beachfront entertainment paired with a daring dining experience that equally subverts and delights under the guidance of multi-Michelin star chef Nick Bril. There are also three food trucks including Go Go Burgers for world-class burgers, Tum Tum food trailer offering cuisine from across Asia and Tuk Tuk Gelato for complimentary gelato throughout the day.
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spotting is enjoyed from Patina’s showpiece Adastra superyacht or on a dhoni, which is the traditional fishing boat of the Maldives. The most common seen in the region are Spinner dolphins which can number
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Leave a positive impact at Fari Islands by seeding coral reefs or adopting an injured sea turtle. Connect with the captivating diversity of underwater species with a night snorkel, responsibly observe the wild dolphins of Maldives or learn how to scuba dive with Dive
Footprints, the island’s children’s educational activity centre, will keep our youngest guests engaged and entertained, both indoors and outdoors. This haven of curiosity where children are invited to collaborate and discover endless possibilities through the freedom of play.
The island spa, FLOW, specialises in Watsu and floatation treatment rooms, featuring a Hammam Suite, passive aquatic therapy, high and low-impact workout classes, the services of highly trained consultants such as a posture expert and a sleep therapist, biohacking and the usage of curative and preventative remedies to achieve a calm mind and to restore balance. Crafted from native materials with outstanding facilities and resonant technology, therapists use seaweed-based skin and body care products by Malibu brand Osea, to nourish and restore skin’s strength and glow. Enthusing the Ocean’s lifegiving nature of the sea, every studio and villa are stocked with an exclusive range of Marine-harvested products by Haeckels.
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INVIGORATING 10 FITNESS HOLIDAYS
It’s time to start setting healthy goals and what better way than a holiday that will leave you feeling invigorated and energised. Exercise need not be a chore with activities like hiking, biking, surfing and triathlons on offer, whether it’s alone, with a partner, or with the whole family, you can lay the foundations for a healthy 2022 with these invigorating fitness holidays around the world. From hiking magnificent volcanoes in the Galapagos Islands and training for triathlons in Thailand, to personal training in the Mediterranean and family fitness activities.
Kickstart your healthy lifestyle journey with a kitesurfing and fitness programme on the sunny beaches of The BNKR. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, with personal training and private kiting sessions you’ll get the specified support you need to progress in your abilities, alongside workshops and guidance to help your overall mental and physical wellbeing. The beautiful jungle setting, healthy meals and exhilarating activities will give you the tools to reset your mindset and achieve your fitness goals in 2022.
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Explore your adventurous side on an action-packed escape to the infamous islands of the Galapagos. The tour offers a variety of exciting excursions, from kayaking and snorkelling in the exquisite turquoise waters, to biking and hiking up breathtaking volcanoes, and with even more energizing activities available you’ll feel ready to take on anything in 2022. Why not step out of your comfort zone, take the plunge into the archipelago and let your inner explorer take over as you venture further into the new
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Embark on a strengthening exercise escape surrounded by the mountains and beaches of rural Fuerteventura, Spain. Start your day with morning workouts, paddle boarding and hiking trips, and unwind in the evening with full-body relaxation massages and a dip in the pool to give your mind and body a refresh for the new year. Through balanced diets, revitalising exercise, and recuperation you can achieve your personal fitness goals and create a positive and effective change for the future.RETREATMAG.COM
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Nestled in the ancient spa village of Kalopanayiotis, the natural sulphur-spring-waters, traditional Cypriot cooking and invigorating activities make this the ultimate sunshine fitness escape, from cardio and mountain biking to meditations and massages, there’s enough to keep your mind and body busy as you kickstart your new year the right way. The luxurious Myrianthousa Spa’s hydrotherapy pool and tropical showers boast panoramic views, so you can soak up the incredible vistas of the mountains as you give your body a well-earned rejuvenation.
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Reboot and recharge on this enhancing fitness retreat in the expansive forests of Southern Thailand. You can reach optimum performance with strenuous workouts and a team of expert instructors and trained therapists, there to provide you with the tools to reach your peak physical and mental health. Consultations will ensure your programme is tailored to your individual needs, and group training sessions and muscle relaxing therapies will ensure that sure you start the year feeling healthy, motivated and stronger than ever.
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The impressive Himalayan mountains create a relaxing and refreshing setting to step away from stress and make your health and fitness a priority for the new year. Jump into the personal training, boot camp and meditation sessions to give your body a muchneeded reboot before letting go with a variety of rejuvenating massages and therapies. Treat yourself to the excitement of rafting or trekking and finish off the fun with an Ananda Rejuvenation poolside dinner the pool for the ultimate fitness break.
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Soak up the Mediterranean sun as you push your body to the limits with personal training sessions, hiking and water sports on this fun-filled fitness retreat. A fitness evaluation on arrival will ensure your holiday is tailor-made to your personal needs, with expert therapists and trained instructors to help you achieve your fitness goals. With nutritional consultations throughout your stay, you’ll work to achieve your best mental and physical health with the support to continue your fitness journey into the new year.
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Combining the latest in medical science with ancient holistic healing practices, this detox and weight loss retreat promises effective results and life-long benefits. Detoxify your body from the inside out through wholesome food and keep active with hybrid fitness activities to encourage safe and healthy weight loss and toning. Unwind with a range of spa treatments, from a cleansing abdominal massage to an anti-ageing detox treatment. You’re sure to leave this tropical paradise with a positive mindset for a healthy 2022.
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Idyllic sand beaches and crystal-clear waters provide the perfect setting for a week of water sports, activities and workouts on this family-friendly escape to the sunshine. Group classes will allow you to get your fitness fix whilst enjoying some much-needed family time, and the extensive facilities ensure there’s something for everyone, no matter the age or ability. With 35 acres of tropical gardens and a variety of culinary options available the whole family is sure to leave feeling happy and healthy for
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Mix fitness and pleasure on this incredible active tour through the beautiful mountains and glaciers of South America. Throw yourself into adventure with guided hikes, wine tours and camping excursions, combining the excitement of travelling with the benefits of exercise so you can boost your mental and physical wellbeing whilst exploring new places and meeting new people. Leave your worries behind you and bring in the new year with an exciting trip that combines your fitness and wellness needs into one unforgettable experience.
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The tour begins in Quito, Ecuador’s charming Andean capital, where guests will spend a night in an ornate Renaissance-inspired mansion in the heart of the Old City. Next, travel by air to Isabela Island, taking in the breathtaking scenery from a twin-engine light aircraft, before ascending into the highland forests that envelop modern safari-style tents at Scalesia Galápagos Lodge. Nearby volcanic islands of twisted lava and sparkling sandy coves await exploration, with daily excursions from the lodge to encounter the graceful marine creatures and trusting wildlife that makes the archipelago so unique. The tour finishes off at the stylish Finch Bay Galápagos Hotel, located on a tranquil beach within easy reach of the region’s oldest and most beautiful islets.
The Finch Bay Galápagos Hotel (on Santa Cruz Island) has joined forces with Scalesia Galápagos Lodge (on Isabela Island) to offer a week-long program in the Galápagos, including inter-island flights, day trips to Galápagos National Park aboard a private yacht, “glamping” in the highlands of Isabela Island, and visits to remote and mysterious places that illustrate the incredible diversity of the archipelago. Highlights include: touring Quito’s Old City, glamping in safari camp-style tents, snorkelling with sea turtles and other marine wildlife, hiking active volcanoes, visiting the Charles Darwin Research Station and tortoise breeding facility, and exploring various islands by motor yacht. For more information, visit Scalesia Galápagos Lodge.
The best time to visit the Galápagos Islands is from December to May. Though the Galápagos is beautiful year-round, these months offer temperatures ranging from the low 70s to mid-80s, making pleasant conditions for hiking and wildlife spotting.
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DAY 1—Private transfer to a luxurious boutique hotel in the main square of Quito’s Old City. Casa Gangotena is a restored Renaissance-inspired mansion, with ornate neo-classical furnishings and spacious rooms. Relax in the terrace bar or the quaint patio garden, sample delicious food in the small restaurant and enjoy the complimentary cultural activities on offer.
DAY 3/4—Choose from a wide range of excursions on offer at Scalesia Lodge, with different activities scheduled each day. Visit the white tip reef sharks and penguins of Las Tintoreras Islet, or the thriving mangroves, natural pools and solitary beaches of Los Humedales, frequented by magenta-hued flamingos. One of the best snorkelling destinations is Los Tuneles, a marine paradise where lava flows have produced many arches and tunnels both under and above water.
DAY 2—Journey to Isabela Island on a twin-engine light aircraft. Enveloped in wild forests, the Scalesia Galápagos Lodge features an ultra-contemporary glass-fronted main building housing the restaurant and lounge areas. Stay in one of the 16 safari camp-style tents, fully equipped with a king-sized bed and modern facilities. Soak in the easy-going atmosphere and choose from an astounding range of excursions and activities on offer, including hikes, volcano visits and snorkelling trips as well as Scalesiawildlife-spotting.Galápagos Lodge is situated in the highlands of Isabela Island on the slopes of a volcano, about 20 minutes from the town of Puerto Villamil. The modern, luxurious, safari-style tent resort is in the middle of a 16-hectare (40-acre) property of a magical forest with a spectacular view of the coast of Isabela Island, the Pacific Ocean and other Islands of the Galápagos dotting the horizon. http://www.scalesialodge.com/
The Finch Bay Galápagos Hotel is the Galápagos exploration headquarters, a beachfront base from which to discover the wildlife of the islands aboard our private yacht and create your adventures on land and sea. The perfect complement to a Galápagos cruise, or a destination on its own, a stay at this Galápagos luxury hotel allows you to feel the islands’ essence. https://www.finchbayhotel.com/
DAY 6 Join highly-qualified naturalist guides for a day of exploring nearby islands on Finch Bay’s motor yacht. The island you visit will depend on the day of the week. In the evening you have the option to dine al fresco, enjoying a three-course meal set up especially for you on the beach.
DAY 7—Divine Bay is a tranquil haven for wildlife, protected from ocean swells by natural volcanic reefs on one side and a gallery of mangrove trees on the other. Hundreds of herons cross the bay each morning and return at sunset, while noddy terns and blue-footed boobies perch along the cliffs. Snorkel in the inviting waters of the cove, where sea turtles graze on seaweed, hundreds of reef fish species swim about the lava crevices and young reef sharks and rays employ the brackish streams as havens from large predators while they mature.
DAY 5—Transfer across the Itabaca channel to Santa Cruz, the most populated island in the Galápagos. Drive up into the rugged highland forests to reach the twin volcanic craters Los Gemelos. At 600 metres above sea level, these volcanic sinkholes are home to many Darwin’s finches. Finch Bay overlooks the lush greenery and glittering waters of Punta Estrada.
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For those wanting the ACRE feeling to last forever, the property’s two- and three-bedroom villas are available for fractional ownership. Whether staying a few nights or a few months, ACRE allows guests to reconnect with themselves and those closest to them and recharges the soul just enough until next time.
ACRE’s Restaurant and Cocktail Bar is a unique establishment that blends global recipes while using natural, local ingredients. They also have an innovative cocktail program which is elevated by produce grown just beyond the confines of the bar. A private dining experience, such as open-air jungle dining, will top off the mood. This is a way to have a fine dining experience while connecting with nature. The Mezcal Lounge is surrounded by lush greenery and is a tiled patio area fit for many occasions. It is close enough to the cocktail bar to get drinks taken quickly, but far enough to feel like the only guests at the resort.
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Twelve treehouses nestled throughout the property’s gardens allow guests to commune and connect with nature, bringing an overwhelming sense of calm. Each open-air oasis, which features a king bed, private outdoor terrace, bathroom and outdoor shower, allows the Baja breeze to act as a natural air conditioner and dream-inducing sound machine, lulling guests into a deep sleep each night. All rooms include a terrace, custom mini-bar, outdoor shower and a king-sized bed with a mosquito net. All guests receive a complimentary breakfast and yoga session each morning. It is difficult to separate reality from a fairytale as you head home on a beautiful path on the way to your treehouse.
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The expansive property offers a complete guest experience as it boasts a zero-edge solar heated pool, Fausto’s all-day breakfast diner, daily yoga, a jogging/biking trail, bocce court, new art and a movement academy. Massage and other bodywork is available at the Treehouse Spa, and for those looking to escape the calm and get the adrenaline pumping can throw some surfboards into an RZR 4x4 and explore miles of pristine, untouched coastline just minutes from the hotel. As guests explore the hotel’s winding pathways, they may come across freeranging peacocks, rescued baby goats and donkeys, as well as litters of rescue pups known as ACRE Dogs. To date, nearly 200 abandoned puppies have been rescued and adopted through the ACRE program, spreading the ACRE love far beyond Los Cabos.
Tucked away in the foothills of San Jose del Cabo, ACRE Hotel + Villas is a modern-day sanctuary set on 25 acres of verdant farmland and lush greenery complete with thousands of palms, citrus trees, cacti and agave plants that creates a relaxing and authentic Baja experience.
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Go-to recipes to recreate these tasty signature cocktails from your favourite hotels at home.
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InMETHOD:ashaker glass, stir liquid ingredients together. Strain over an ice ball or large ice cube into a crystal tumbler. Garnish with Luxardo cherry.
To create smoke, smoke with wood chips coated with apple molasses per headnote.
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StirMETHOD:allingredients and strain into chilled Martini glass. Garnish with stuffed olive.
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Royal Bar is well known for its classic martinis and, until now, has only had male bartenders. Steeped in history, and one of the most sophisticated bars in Tokyo, Royal Bar first opened in 1961, where the hotel’s first chief bartender, “Mr Martini”, held court for years. Discreetly tucked away with dark wood, deep leather and luxurious velvets, Royal Bar is a favourite haunt for many locals and international guests and draws serious aficionados of the finest top-shelf liquors from around the world.
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Served in the historic Royal Bar at Palace Hotel Tokyo, the history and heritage of the classic martini goes back to when the hotel was very first built.
The Milestone uses their own Oleo Saccharum, an essential oil syrup made with orange peel, to give the cocktail an extra hint of citrus. The final step of creating this masterpiece involves the smoking. A glass dome is placed over the cocktail, which The Milestone places on a silver tray. The smoke gun is charged with wood chips coated in apple molasses, which creates a slightly sweet, fragrant smoke. When serving, lift the dome and allow the smoke to drift into the air, so that even before the first sip of the cocktail is taken, the senses are awakened.
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Set in a Grade II-listed building, the bar’s signature cocktail, the Smoking Old Fashioned, follows the traditional New Orleans recipe, but rather than whisky straight from the bottle, it has been barrel-aged for 60 days in Canadian maple syrup and vodka. It’s then presented in a glass dome filled with shisha smoke, releasing hints of apple and orange when you lift the lid.
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PRICKLY PEAR MARGARITA
Prickly pear is the fruit of the cactus plant and has been relied upon by the Native American tribes for centuries because of its medicinal characteristics. Research shows that the fruit has immune-boosting effects, a rich supply of antioxidants and compounds that help protect skin health and ward off free radical damage and inflammation.
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RimMETHOD:arocks glass with pink sea salt after wetting with lime. Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Shake vigorously. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.
It was circa late 1930s or early 1940s when a gentleman by the name of Gene Sulit came to work for The Arizona Biltmore, a resort that was then, and still is, considered Arizona’s Grand Dame and a playground for celebrities and the rich and famous. As the legend recalls, a loyal and long-time repeat guest had returned to The Arizona Biltmore for vacation to soak up the desert sunshine. Having met Gene on prior visits, the guest told Gene he loved tequila, but was looking for a refreshing beverage to enjoy poolside, and asked Gene to surprise him. And surprise him Gene did. By blending soda and tequila with Crème de Cassis and fresh lime juice, Gene created the foundation for what was to become an iconic cocktail made famous in songs, movies and American pop culture.
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FillMETHOD:chilled glass with cracked ice. Add tequila, Crème de Cassis and a squeeze of lime. Top with soda. Garnish with lime wheel.
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One of the most pleasurable ways to immerse yourself in your travels is to take in your surroundings while sipping on something delicious. Until then, make one of these authentic cocktails at home while you finalize your itinerary. They are sure to inspire your next vacation.
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When co-designers Kathryn Forth and Julia Ritorto first met to conceptualise Acler, their common goal was to rebel against cookie-cutter digital design and bring the design process back to its fundamentally tactile roots. Each Acler piece is developed over a process of 12 months and is subtly redrafted, and redraped along the way, allowing the design to take on its form naturally. The end result is a meticulously constructed piece, which has an organic sculptural shape and an ultimately refined minimalism.
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Founded in 2000 in Sydney, Australia, Tigerlily delivers the ultimate holiday wardrobe, designed to take you away at home or abroad for any occasion. Each collection is aspirational but accessible for women who love summer, the beach and share a youthful curiosity for exploring new things. Established as Australia’s leading Premium Swimwear brand, Tigerlily has evolved to deliver the ultimate Holiday Edit wardrobe all year round; fusing unique textiles, and distinguishable prints with a strong ethical and sustainable focus.
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With an extensive range of sought-after collectables for every room in the home, Bonnie and Neil are known for their vibrant collections that celebrate colour and pattern. From early days as a tiny studio focused on screen printed textiles, their product offering has grown to include soft linen bedding, quilted kitchenware, glazed ceramics, handmade glassware, handloomed cotton textiles, tufted cotton bathmats and patterned coir door mats. While Bonnie and Neil continue to use the traditional techniques they started with, they also create many of their products with specialist artisans around the world who bring their unique handcrafted designs to life. Their original designs featuring Bonnie’s painting and hand drawings across beautiful, functional homewares make them one of Australia’s most popular independent lifestyle brands.
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Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort in St Lucia is a very memorable, scenic, breathtaking place between two mountains and surrounded by the
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I love Cafe Habana in Malibu. As soon as we wrapped shooting this cover story, I celebrated with dinner there. My friends know that if they are with me for a day in Malibu, that is the go-to spot!
AIRE Ancient Baths in New York is truly an experience. When you step into the spa, you forget you’re in a big city. I recommend spending an hour experiencing all of the baths, from the cold plunges to the heated salt baths, followed by a massage.
The oceans make up the majority of our earth. Personally, it is a place I find to be powerful, full of healing energy, cleansing, calming and full of beautiful creatures. Simply from gazing out at sea, I feel a sense of ease and relief immediately. But as breathtaking as our oceans may be, there have been tons of trash poured into them. When I learned how the people behind 4ocean were making it their mission to undo the constant pollution that has been going on for years and taking action to clean up the oceans while saving the ocean life being affected by it, I had to get involved. Stopping to pick up trash on the sand or that has floated into the water, or throwing out or recycling your things while cleaning up from your time at the beach are the first baby steps to creating a cleaner beach and oceans!
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My mom always told me to shop at places I can’t shop at when you’re home! I love this tip because it allows you to explore and shop locally and find tangible memories to take with you or gift to someone you love. I love finding and buying locally made jewellery and shopping at local boutiques. Finding timeless pieces of clothing is my favourite.
Walking or biking over car or bus tours is a memorable and adventurous way to sightsee while being eco-friendly to the environment you’re visiting! Travelling with a reusable water bottle and utensils is a great way to avoid all of the plastic in airports.
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I spend a lot of my time journalling. I carry a journal with me everywhere I go. I am always writing out my thoughts, my manifestations, what I did in the day and how I felt. I love dating each page and going back on my journal entries to see how I have grown out of certain feelings, how I might have overcome certain hard situations I was struggling with at the time and which goals came to fruition.
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This is hard to choose! I love St Thomas as I have family there and explore the island the local way! I stay with my aunt whenever I visit and love exploring all of the island’s hidden spots from beaches to restaurants and shops. But lately I have visited Hawaii a couple of times and love the nature trails through the mountains, the waterfalls, botanical gardens, shaved ice, food trucks, beaches and the lookout points. I guess I love to vacation to islands that allow you to feel free out in the middle of the sea and allow you to ground and connect with nature all around!
Drinking water, listening to rain sounds in my headphones and journalling (when I’m not sleeping). If I have a long flight, I stay up the night before to sleep the flight away and wake up refreshed to wherever I am headed!
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A creamy blush that can be used on the cheeks and lips! My favourite is by Charlotte Tilbury in the colour pillow talk. For skin care, rosehip oil is my go-to face oil that I apply every morning and night, and then I sculpt my face with a jade Gua Sha. Finally, I use something in my hair called a sleepy tie. This is my hack to wake up with perfect hair.
leather jacket, white sneakers and a ball cap. I always keep a sweatshirt rolled up in my carry-on to use as a little headrest or to wear to keep me cozy and warm if the plane is cold!
Whenever I travel, my stays vary. I travel just about every week for work and fit in a vacation getaway when I can at least once a year! I have stayed everywhere from rental homes to five-star hotels, beach
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How has travel inspired you to work alongside 4ocean?
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shacks, all-inclusive resorts, small local hotels and high-altitude mountain homes just to name a few!
Do you have any tips on how to travel eco-consciously?
Comfy Chic is my go-to. Whenever I travel, I like to be comfortable but put together. A lot of the time when I deplane I am grabbing my luggage, getting in a car and heading straight to set. An example of a typical travel outfit for me would be a pair of EB denim loose cargo pants paired with a white tee, faux
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