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BEACH ESCAPES
Beachfront escapes are our most sought after and there is no questioning why. There is nothing quite like waking up to the sound of the soothing ocean and enjoying spectacular sunrises and sunsets each day. Here are some of the most blissful beachfront escapes to have you dreaming of your next luxury holiday.
SHANGRI-LA AL HUSN
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MUSCAT, OMAN
Cradled into a crook of rugged mountains and sitting above a sheltered sandy bay looking out to the aquamarine ocean, the adults-only Al Husn entrances with its staggering location. The hotel offers a diverse range of eateries, each offering a different style of cuisine. If you fancy something more intimate, you can also enjoy a romantic dinner under the stars. It’s all about indulgence here; the exclusive Luban Spa features a range of revitalizing treatment and invigorating therapies complimented with a stimulating hydro pool and tropical showers. There’s also complimentary afternoon tea each day, as well as an aperitif hour with drinks canapés.
5 nights from £2,229 per person sharing a Deluxe Seaview Room including breakfast. EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Save up to 25% + Complimentary Room Upgrade + Added Extras. STAY: 01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023.
O2 BEACH CLUB
BARBADOS
02 Beach Club & Spa is Barbados’s newest addition and has lit up the South Coast with a fresh twist on the luxury all-inclusive concept. Sitting proudly in front of 1,000ft of white beach, this is a cool and contemporary hotel with a relaxed beach vibe and a choice of 130 rooms and suites, including swim-up, adult-only and two-bedroom options. The all-inclusive concept here offers exceptional dining with options from relaxed indoor spaces and breezy outdoor decks to gourmet fine dining or barefoot on the beach. There are three pools, so you’ll find plenty of space for a quick dip; two are adult-only, so there’s no need to worry about finding a quiet spot for relaxing - and that’s before you even venture out onto the beach. A choice of nightly entertainment, six dining options and a further seven bars means you can spend each evening of your holiday in a different spot to toast the sunset. The O2 Beach Club & Spa is ideal for couples, groups of friends and families with teenagers, offering impeccable service and a range of unforgettable experiences including daily ‘how to’ classes and a host of all-inclusive additions.
7 nights from £3,099 per person sharing a Luxury Collection Ocean View Junior Suite on All-Inclusive. OFFER: Save up to 50% + Complimentary Upgrade to an Ocean View included. STAY: 06 Jan - 31 Oct 2023.
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OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI
MALDIVES
A short 20 minute catamaran from Male, OZEN Reserve Bolifushi is no ordinary beach resort which opened its doors in 2021 and has quickly shaken up the Maldives with its impressive all-inclusive off ering like no other which gives you everything from Champagne breakfasts and a fully stocked invilla mini bar to 24-hour butler service. A haven for divers, the resort is set on its own house reef close to fi ve fantastic shipwreck sites – the whole family will love the semi-submarine tours and eco-friendly ice rink! The resort architecture is a striking marriage of traditional Maldivian motifs and modern, clean-lines minimalism, creating one of the most Instagrammable settings imaginable. Some suites even have their own water slide that drops you directly into the turquoise lagoon! Dining is a real treat here, with beachfront options including Middle Eastern-inspired Sangu Beach, serving mezze platters, aromatic tagines and shish-tawook, and the Indian restaurant Tradition Saff ron, with its Maharaja-style garden featuring open-air cabanas. The resort can also arrange a romantic sandbank picnic or a movie night and dinner on the beach.
OZEN LIFE MAADHOO
MALDIVES
The unique experiences continue at sister resort OZEN LIFE MAADHOO, with the M6m (‘Minus Six Metres’) underwater restaurant a spectacular highlight. Here you can enjoy exquisite fine dining, with a focus on seafood, surrounded by the colourful marine life of the Indian Ocean.
What makes this resort particularly special is that dining at M6m is included in the all-inclusive Indulgence Plan, along with a host of other fantastic features like premium spirits, Champagne, a daily replenished mini bar, non-motorised watersports, excursions, and even dives or spa treatments depending on the length of your stay.
Accommodation is comprised of 95 spacious thatched-roof villas, either on the beachfront or suspended on stilts above the lagoon. There is a PADI-certified watersports centre which can arrange snorkelling, scuba diving, windsurfing, catamaran sailing and stand-up paddleboarding, and there is also a semi-submarine if you want to explore the reef without getting wet! It’s a great choice for families, with a well-equipped kids’ club, and other facilities include a gym, tennis court and spa with overwater treatment rooms.
THE OBEROI BEACH RESORT, MAURITIUS
MAURITIUS
There are few hotels in Mauritius that do romance quite as well as The Oberoi. The north west coast location is simply sublime, the dining exquisite and the ambience is elegant yet utterly unpretentious. You’ll also receive the very highest levels of service from a team dedicated to your relaxation and wellbeing, so it’s no surprise that this hotel is so popular and held in such high regard by its many repeat guests. The resort is directly located on the pristine white beach of Turtle Bay, a natural marine park, making it the perfect location for scuba and snorkelling.
7 nights from £2,369 per person sharing a Luxury Pavilion including breakfast. OFFER: Savings included. STAY: 01 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2023.
COYABA BEACH RESORT
GRENADA
You simply won’t find a better place to build a hotel than this, at the heart of Grenada’s famous Grand Anse Beach. This stunning arc of white sand stretches for two miles, perfect for an early morning walk before breakfast. Coyaba’s 80 rooms are housed in low-rise blocks, set amongst impeccably-maintained gardens. Guests are drawn back year after year by the peaceful ambience and friendly staff, and the hotel is particularly popular with Brits. The PADI dive centre offers courses for beginners, along with thrilling wreck and reef dives for more experienced divers. There are also two restaurants, watersports from the beach, a tennis court, large swimming pool and a small selection of spa and beauty treatments.
7 nights from £1,825 per person sharing a Superior Collection Pool/Garden View Room on All-Inclusive. OFFER: Stay 7 Pay 6. STAY: 09 Apr - 31 Jul 2023.
ELEGANT HOTELS
Elegant Hotels promise elegance with a twist, off ering a unique collection of luxury hotels sensationally located on fl awless sandy beaches in Barbados. Renowned for their enviable Beach Ambassador service and unique dine around programme that allows guests to enjoy meals and facilities across hotels within the collection with West Coast hotels accessible via the complimentary water taxi service.
COLONY CLUB BY ELEGANT HOTELS
BARBADOS
Surrounded by seven acres of beautiful tropical gardens, Colony Club off ers a little haven of peace and tranquillity. The interiors exude a colonial atmosphere with trademark white-washed wooden ceilings and coral stone walls, and the gardens lead right onto the white-sand beach. Spend your days lounging by the lagoon style pools, then in evenings, don’t miss the Rum Vault for a one-ofkind experience before enjoying delicious Barbadian cuisine at The Laguna Restaurant.
TREASURE BEACH BY ELEGANT HOTELS
BARBADOS
Treasure Beach has long been a favourite of those seeking an intimate and peaceful hideaway. Set in a horseshoe shape around a freshwater pool, just steps from the glorious Paynes Bay beach, this adults-only, all-inclusive boutique hotel boasts spacious suites, premium amenities, and an impressive all-inclusive programme with all-day a la carte dining and premium drinks. There’s an array of experiences to avail yourself with from tours of the local art gallery to meditation.
CRYSTAL COVE BY ELEGANT HOTELS
BARBADOS
The pretty three-tiered lagoon pool, surrounded by tropical gardens, and the unique cave bar, tucked behind a dramatic waterfall, will tell you that this is a hotel which goes out of its way to ensure you enjoy a real Caribbean experience. Crystal Cove is perfect for families with younger children, visitors to the kids club can become honorary ‘Bajan Adventurers’ - they’ll be presented with their certifi cates once they’ve completed a range of fun island activities.
ANTIGUA
If you’re looking for the best beach on Antigua and Barbuda then make sure you build plenty of time into your holiday schedule. As any Antiguan will tell you, Antigua famously has 365 beaches - one for every day of the year! Antigua is a small island, less than an hour’s drive from one side to the other, so you’re never far from the shore, and there’s a beach to suit everyone. Dickenson Bay on the northwest coast is the most developed, lined with hotels and perfect for watersports. Hermitage Bay offers a complete contrast, a peaceful and secluded stretch of pure white sand that is difficult to access unless you’re staying at the resort of the same name. If snorkelling is your thing then check out Long Bay on the rougher Atlantic side of the island, sheltered by a barrier reef, or calmer Carlisle Bay, with its clear waters and gently shelving beach. Fryes Beach is a hit with families, and is home to the popular Dennis Cocktail Bar & Restaurant, a great place to try Antiguan cuisine. Head down to Pigeon Point on the south coast if you’re interested in the island’s history; as well as being a lovely beach in its own right, it’s also just 5 minutes from Nelson’s Dockyard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
CURTAIN BLUFF
ANTIGUA
Curtain Bluff emerged in 2018 from a US$13 million refurbishment with a chic and contemporary new look, but at heart it’s still the same fantastic family-run luxury resort that’s been delighting our clients and their families for years. The resort’s all-inclusive plan is one of the best value we’ve come across in the Caribbean, covering everything from waterskiing and scuba diving to Pilates and yoga, making this a great option for fitness fanatics and active families. The superb facilities include four tennis courts, two beaches, a putting green, well-equipped fitness centre and a 5,000-square-foot spa, so there really is something for everyone.
7 nights from £3,649 per person sharing a Deluxe Room Ocean View on All-Inclusive. OFFER: Save 25%. STAY: 02 Apr - 12 Aug 2023.
THE BAHAMAS
Spanning 750 miles and with some 700 tropical islands, the Bahamas offers a tropical adventure that can be as relaxing or high octane as you want. Whether you choose to bask on stunning beaches, indulge in the glamour of Paradise Island, sail to the dreamy Out Islands or swim with dolphins, simply sip a Bahama Mama and contemplate your next move. Formerly home to the legendary Blackbeard, the capital city, Nassau, on the island of New Providence, is full of pastel pink shops, Georgian architecture, tree-lined streets and fish fry shacks. Most of our featured resorts are located on New Providence but we can arrange day trips or overnight stays on many of the smaller Out Islands.
Whichever island you choose, watersports enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice with bone fishing, sailing, snorkelling and diving all popular pastimes here. You’ll find colourful coral reefs just offshore and for more adventurous scuba divers, the Bahamas is home to some of the most challenging cave and wreck diving on the planet.
ANANTARA IKO MAURITIUS RESORT & VILLAS
MAURITIUS
Anantara’s first resort in Mauritius is a real stunner, ensconced within the idyllic surroundings of blue bay marine park and set on an untouched stretch of beach. Wonderfully white sands and turquoise waters rich in marine life provide a bewitching backdrop for this contemporary beach retreat, which incorporates locally-sourced natural materials such as volcanic stone and sun-bleached driftwood into its characteristically stylish design. You can expect Anantara’s trademark focus on relaxation and wellness, with a fantastic spa and healthy cuisine complimented by an array of daily activities from yoga and meditation to kayaking and paddleboarding. Explore nature from the tranquil tropical destination and discover unique experiences on land and sea, from nature trail in the nearby forest to snorkeling the pristine blue waters of a marine park. Delve into rum tasting and wander tea plantations before returning for exquisite Creole meals and rejuvenating activities to balance body and soul.
7 nights from £3,659 per person sharing a Premier Garden View Room including breakfast. OFFER: Save up to 35%. STAY: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2022.
