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C O N T E N T S November 2021
WATER 04| PONANT 06| Paul Gauguin Cruises
LAND 10| Rocky Mountaineer 12| Avatan Charter Bus Cambodia
DESTINATION 16| Denis Private Island 18| Finch Hattons Luxury Tented Camp 20| Italy Creative 22| Vacchina Piercarlo Truffle Hunting 24| Exclusive France Tours 26| Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort 28| EcoTravel 30| Butterfly Paradise 32| Kulen Mountain Trek Run
LIFESTYLE 36| Camp Kerala 38| Life of Taiwan 40| Horizon Horseback South Africa & Botswana 42| Asana Old Wooden House
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COVER FEATURE PONANT Marseille, France Created in 1988 by officers of the French Merchant Navy, PONANT has created a new style of cruising, under the French flag, through a unique conception of sea travel and a commitment to promoting responsible tourism. Accessing exceptional territories aboard yachts with up to 132 staterooms featuring refined design, on which the art of living and excellent cuisine take pride of place: such is the promise of a unique and authentic PONANT voyage. Its fleet of 12 vessels is one of the most modern and recent in the world, fully CLEANSHIP certified by Bureau Veritas, attesting to a reduced environmental impact. PONANT surrounds itself with prestigious partners (Ducasse Conseil, Relais & Châteaux, National Geographic, etc.) and the best naturalists and experts who share their expertise and passion during encounters and lectures.
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Paul Gauguin Cruises Tahiti, French Polynesia, Fiji and the South Pacific PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES is the expert of French Polynesia region for over 20 years. In the heart of the treasures of Tahiti, French Polynesia, and the South Pacific, the company offers an unparalleled cruise experience aboard the brand new m/s Paul Gauguin. Enhancing her elegant Polynesian signature with a chic and fresh style, the 332-passenger ship has been refitted this year to enrich guests’ experience and to take large environmental upgrades. On board, Polynesian hosts share their island history and culture through talks and demonstrations and multiple activities are offered: swimming, diving, kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkelling... and even privileged moments, isolated from the rest of the world, on the private islet of Motu Mahana. In September 2019, Paul Gauguin Cruises joined PONANT’s family, the world leader of small-ship cruising.
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Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver, Canada Rocky Mountaineer offers luxury train journeys that showcase some of the most spectacular scenery North America has to offer. Rocky Mountaineer offers four rail routes: three that connect Vancouver to the Canadian Rockies towns of Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper in Western Canada; and a fourth route that travels between Denver, Colorado and Moab, Utah in the Southwest United States. It is a must-do travel experience that offers unparalleled journeys in its spacious glass-domed train coaches thanks to the incredible scenery, delicious cuisine, friendly service, and social atmosphere. Since it was founded in 1990, Rocky Mountaineer has welcomed more than two million guests and become the largest privately-owned premium tourist train in the world.
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Avatan Charter Bus Cambodia Siem Riep, Cambodia AVATAN CHARTER BUS CAMBODIA offers Luxury coaches, mini-buses and vans with its own driver on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. They are proud to be on the list of top luxury bus rental companies in Cambodia. They guarantee that their high standard and luxury modern buses, as well as experienced drivers will ensure that you are choosing the right company with high security, safety and harmonious conditions. In their fleet they own a variety of 40-seat luxury buses, 25-seat buses, 17-seat minibuses and 13-seat vans to meet different group or individual’s requirement. No matter what kind of coach requirement you need with a driver, either a short or long duration or distance, they are there to serve you in every way in providing you high-class transportation services in Cambodia.
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Alto Wine Estate
IS A LEADING RED WINE PRODUCER NESTLED HIGH IN THE HELDERBERG MOUNTAINS IN STELLENBOSCH We are an Estate with a rich heritage and have been producing world-class wines for over a hundred years. We are the oldest red wine only producer in South Africa and are also one of the few wine estates to have only had five winemakers in our century old history — with two being a father and son duo. Our portfolio of wines is small and curated, our winemaker Bertho van der Westhuizen treats each wine as he would our flagship blend. From our Iconic Alto Rouge to our exceptional Alto Estate Blend, our wines ensure quality and consistency throughout. Visit our intimate Tasting Room, stroll through our barrel cellar or join us for our seasonal sunset rouge evenings and learn about the rich heritage and legacy that makes Alto what it is today. Address: Annandale Road, Stellenbosch T: 021 881 3884 E: info@altowines.co.za AltoWinery
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Denis Private Island Denis Island, Seychelles Denis Private Island is the ultimate destination for travellers in search of an exclusive getaway that offers the best of island living. Unpretentious, yet subtly luxurious, this resort delights its guests with a plethora of outdoor adventures: snorkel or scuba dive pristine reefs, kayak or paddle board across crystalline waters, scout the forests for endangered bird species or seek out turtle tracks along the beach. The relatively un-fished waters surrounding Seychelles’ northern islands make Denis Island an angler’s dream. Ease into the slower pace of island life with an outdoor spa treatment, using locally-made products, or relax beside the ocean-facing infinity pool, with waves gently crashing in the background. Delightful meals are crafted by a team of world-class chefs, using the finest local ingredients sourced directly from the island’s own farm.
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Finch Hattons Luxury Tented Camp Nairobi, Kenya Finch Hattons is a magical place: located in a 35-acre concession within 9000m park of boundless African bush, complete with natural freshwater springs, rainforests, volcanoes, lava flow and an abundance of fauna and flora in the south western corner of Tsavo West. At Finch Hattons camp, they count elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, crocodile, buffalos and countless birds among their most treasured and frequent guests. These, they gently introduce to the intrepid travellers who come to them from near and far searching for an unparalleled wildlife experience. In this has-to-be-seen-to-believed setting, they’re there to tailor make your luxury safari experience.
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Italy Creative Milan, Italy Italy Creative offers unforgettable, tailor-made luxury services across Italy, ensuring a travel experience that stands apart from the rest. Based in the very outskirts of Milan, Italy Creative is an independent accredited DMC tour operator and incoming travel agency. They offer the chance to discover all of Italy, its flavours, its cultural gems in the major cities or in minor towns for an off-the-beaten-path experience of the most demanding travellers. Their typical clientele base is: Luxury, leisure, FIT, small group, MICE (incentive), corporate and business, interested in high level services and bespoke experiences. They turn dreams into reality. They offer unique experiences, selected luxury and boutique hotels, charming places, gourmet experiences, concierge services. Thanks to their long experience as travel designer experts their goal is to ensure excellent services.
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Vacchina Piercarlo Truffle Hunting Turin, Italy Truffle Hunting is one of the most intense and exciting experiences. Going through the woods in search of the Truffle, be it black or white, is certainly one of the most intense and exciting experiences that the Langhe, Monferrato and Roero area can offer. Vacchina Piercarlo Truffle Hunting, specializing in this type of activity for over 10 years, offers you the opportunity to participate in this wonderful experience with different types of service.
www.trufflehunting.it piercarlovacchina@gmail.com Travel Temptations | November 2021 | 23
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Exclusive France Tours Nice, France
Exclusive France Tours is a prestigious bespoke travel agency that specialises in authentic, tailor-made luxury tours in France, with an emotional, cultural, experiential French touch. They have over 20 years of experience in high-end travel and tourism for individuals, groups and companies to create entirely unique luxury experiences and cultural explorations. EMOTION plays a central part in our private tours, which are entirely out of the ordinary, full of authentic discoveries and exclusive experiences. Exclusive France Tours know how to transform journeys into revelations, transcend reality and reconnect to the inner state of grace. They are part of their client’s story, designing meaningful trips, exciting thematic journeys and handcrafted luxury tours through Arts, Culinary, Wines, History and Local hearts.
www.exclusive-france-tours.com exclusivefrancetours@gmail.com Travel Temptations | November 2021 | 25
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Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort Bunaken Island, Indonesia Paradise from sea to door. Bunaken Oasis redefines diving in Bunaken. Positioned very much at the luxury end of the spectrum, their aim is to provide a 5-star luxury diving experience whilst keeping their ecological footprint to a minimum. With easy access to over 90 superb dive sites, the variety of diving Bunaken offers is amazing: vertical walls with the sea bed 1500 metres beneath your fins, gentle walls with sandy bottoms, stunning reef tops, and muck diving on the mainland. Bunaken has it all. But what happens beneath the waves is only one part of the diving experience. At Bunaken Oasis they firmly believe that every aspect of the diving experience should reflect their focus on luxury.
www.bunakenoasis.com georgie.bartlett@bunakenoasis.com Travel Temptations | November 2021 | 27
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EcoTravel Lawang, Indonesia Eco Travel are proud of their EcoTravel Cottages – the most atmospheric hotel in Bukit Lawang. Inspired by the love of creative design they have combined western comfort and traditional jungle style with a dream location. Facing Gunung Leuser rainforest, this stunning hotel right next the Sumatran jungle was linked to create an inspiring place best described as “barefoot boutique” and “jungle chic”. The beautiful garden with its unique riverside location is perfect for spotting wildlife just a few meters away. Or take a swim and relax before and after your trek with the frequently awarded guiding team! In a perfect blend of comfort and budget, the EcoTravel team offers a variety of rooms to meet different needs. All rooms offer private bathrooms with hot water shower, tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary items, Wi-Fi, mosquito nets, fan, safety boxes and – except for the budget rooms – mini-bar and big balconies with frontal jungle views. All the staff are from nearby villages, most of the food offered is sourced locally. Apart from that ecological guidelines are followed by managing different types of waste and avoiding plastic. www.sumatra-ecotravel.com info@sumatra-ecotravel.com Travel Temptations | November 2021 | 29
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Butterfly Paradise Siem Riep, Cambodia Experience the beauty and lives of these flappy flower-loving friends in a peaceful tropical botanical garden resplendent with waterfalls and ponds. Walk! Stop! Take selfies with butterflies! Don’t miss this opportunity for a close up experience with butterflies in Asia’s newest and largest enclosed butterfly garden. Butterfly Paradise is a large botanical garden that is good for couples, kids and big groups to explore, relax and enjoy the beauty of nature; a hidden gem in Siem Reap that is great for pre wedding photography and a good honeymoon spot.
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Kulen Mountain Trek Run Siem Riep, Cambodia Six sweet reasons that make Kulen Mountain TrekRuns special: No 1: The Trek-Run is in the Mountains and away from the bustling traffic of Siem Reap City. No 2: The event is the best platform for promoting the Local Economy of Kulen Mountain. No 3: The Trek-Run Event has a purpose and is filled with Good Values: • • •
Promoting Environmental Awareness – includes tree planting. Promoting Responsible Management – single-use plastic is not allowed. Promoting Eco-Tourism – Kulen Mountain is promoted as a Local Destination!
No 4: They use systematic pricing to showcase Equality, Affordability & Satisfaction (same price for Locals and Expats in Cambodia). No 5: The registration fee includes a small tree for planting, Sports-water-bottles, round-trip transportation, and more! No 6: Unlike other Marathon Events in Siem Reap, Kulen Mountain has a maximum ceiling of runners per event. www.kulenmountaintrekrun.com kulenmountaintrekrun@gmail.com Travel Temptations | November 2021 | 33
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Camp Kerala Pilton, United Kingdom Camp Kerala is a family run, luxury tented Village. They pride themselves on adding something inexpressibly special to all they do. From the moment you touch down at their paradisal camp, you will be embraced by the Camp Kerala spirit. They form a family and a community for every event and beyond, creating those rare bonds that last for life. If you see the Camp Kerala brand, you know the event is going to be something special. By hand-picking where they go, you can rest assured that the event is going to be something astonishing. Camp Kerala’s history over the last two decades is one of longstanding friendships, returning guests, wild nights, and days of relaxation and exploration. They bring a luxurious experience everywhere they set up camp.
www.campkerala.com michelle@campkerala.com Travel Temptations | November 2021 | 37
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Life of Taiwan Tainan, Taiwan Rugged tropical forests, towering sea cliffs, and vast volcanic vistas are just where your Taiwanese journey begins. Taiwan is an island where traditions and heritage fuse with innovation and energy. Where turbulent histories paved way for a powerful future. Life of Taiwan is the travel company that gets you to the beating heart of the nation, her people. If it’s the incredible landscapes that bring you to the island, it’ll be the unmatched hospitality of the Taiwanese people that will make you never want to leave. “Join us, and experience the life of Taiwan.”
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Horizon Horseback South Africa & Botswana Vaalwater, South Africa Discover Africa on horseback and have a wonderful holiday with Horizon Horseback! Horizon Horseback have been running horse riding safaris in Africa since 1993. With three safaris (Signature Safari, African Explorer and the Tuli Safari) to choose from in South Africa and Botswana, there is something for everyone. Experience incredible wildlife, stunning scenery and warm hospitality at these two internationally renowned riding operations. Horizon Horseback are dedicated to making sure that you and your family and friends have the most awesome riding holiday possible, in the most outstanding wildlife destinations in Southern Africa.
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Asana Old Wooden House Siem Riep, Cambodia Discover the last remaining wooden house of old market district in the heart of Siem Reap. A Khmer Cocktail Bar with cosy sitting arrangements and tiny tables made of trunks will offer superb comfort with herbal cocktails, classical cocktails, and Khmer cocktails being served. Learn how to use traditional Khmer herbs, spices and infused rice spirits to create your own cocktails.
Website - Asana Old Wooden House booking@asana-cambodia.com Travel Temptations | November 2021 | 43
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