Travel Temptations
October 2021
C O N T E N T S October 2021
WATER 04| Tall Ship Adventures / Royal Albatross 06| Butina Charters 08| Zambezi Queen Collection AIR 12| Elite Aviation 14| London Biggin Hill Airport LAND 16| Soleiro Rentals DESTINATION 20| Toroverde RAK 22| Bally Vaughan Game Park 24| Asian-Oasis 26| African Bush Camps 28| Elephant Hills 30| L’AND Vineyards 32| Athens Wine Tasting LIFESTYLE 36| Swakopmund Fat Bike Tours 38| Go2Africa
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COVER FEATURE Tall Ship Adventures / Royal Albatross Sentosa Island, Singapore
The Royal Albatross welcomes you to sail and dine onboard Asia’s only 22 sail 4 mast traditionally rigged luxury tall ship. Get inspired by the massive Dacron canvas sails, tall wooden masts, and luxurious handcrafted woodwork onboard the ship which took craftsman over 360,00 man-hours and over 6 years to redesign. The Royal Albatross was designed by Hollywood Master Rigger, Jim Barry who was involved in the designing of the ships in Master & Commander and Pirates of the Caribbean, and has even appeared in the movie “Dark Knight” as Bruce Wayne’s private yacht. This famous ship has played host to international guests like Princess Anne, Mel C from the Spice Girls, Actress Jane Seymour, and many others.
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Butina Charters Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Embrace your passion for travel with their luxury yachts. If it is a holiday outing, a celebration of the loved one’s birthday or a new destination, you want to make sure to relax and appreciate every moment on board. Butinah Charhers is equipped with every luxury amenity. Born out of a passion to travel, they make sure all your travel wants and needs are met. Their global network and enthusiastic team of yachting experts leave nothing to serve you and please you.
www.butinahcharters.com info@butinahcruising.com
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Zambezi Queen Collection Chobi River, Namibia Located on the great Chobe River that borders Namibia and the Chobe National Park in Botswana, the Zambezi Queen Collection is made up of four houseboats; the ever-elegant Zambezi Queen and her three Chobe Princesses, as well as the intimate and secluded Ichingo Chobe River Lodge, set above the flowing waters of the Chobe River. An all-inclusive water-based safari with the Zambezi Queen Collection provides the ideal platform to experience all that the Chobe area has to offer. Activities includes game viewing, birding, fishing, photography and traditional cultural experiences. The Chobe River region is home to one of the world’s largest population of elephant and a diverse variety of African game, 450 species of bird life, and the legendary tiger fish.
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Elite Aviation Dubai, United Arab Emirates Elite Aviation offers private jet services at all times. In case you need to arrive to a destination fast and with the utmost comfort, their team is there to offer you top of the line private jet rental services at all times. They ensure that you get the travel solutions you need, be it for leisure or comfort, and guarantee that you will cherish the results and the entire process itself.
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London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom The London Heli Shuttle is just a six-minute transfer to and from the heart of London. It’s the quickest and most effective transfer service to The London Heliport in Battersea. Created for business, corporate and private aviation customers by London Biggin Hill Airport (BHAL), the only dedicated international business aviation airport in Greater London. Operated on behalf of BHAL by Castle Air with its dedicated fleet of AgustaWestland 109 and 139 helicopters, the London Heli Shuttle serves both London Heliports and includes complimentary door-to-door chauffeured car service to your final destination in London, be it home, business or hotel.
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Soleiro Rentals Grand Baie, Mauritius Soleiro Car Rental is now a common name for frequent travelers and road trippers in Mauritius. They are a brand that is recognized throughout the island as a leader among the car rental companies in Mauritius. They value their customers as family members. In the quest of providing you with a memorable stay Soleiro Car Rental use their experience to craft yours. Their aim is to keep you smiling.
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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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Destination
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Toroverde RAK Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
The ultimate ‘flying’ experience for their customers in the safest adventure park of the world. Toroverde Ras al Khaimah is the Adventure Park where you can spend the day enjoying the most breathtaking views of the Jebel Jais mountains in Ras Al Khaimah, the highest peak of the UAE. Committed to providing all their guests with memorable, fun, and entertaining experiences in a welcoming, professional, and service-oriented environment, while promoting sustainability with nature and respecting the highest standards of excellence and safety. Activities include the World’s Longest Zipline certified by Guinness World Records with a 2.8kms span of zipwire and flying above the beautiful scenery of the Jebel Jais mountain at speeds over 120kph while experiencing the freedom of flying.
www.toroverdeuae.com info@toroverdeuae.com
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Bally Vaughan Game Park Harare, Zimbabwe
Bally Vaughan Sanctuary is a rescue centre and a safe haven for various wildlife species. Bally Vaughan Game Park and Sanctuary was started in the early 1980’s as a result of a passion to provide a safe haven for all kinds of wild life. At the Wild Animal Orphanage you will be privileged to see lion, leopard, hyena, serval cats, meercat and the rare and endangered blue duiker as well as crocodiles and many nocturnal animals. The Sanctuary is also a haven for exotic and indigenous birds. Other activities include a ride on an African Elephant, a leisurely and soul enriching time gliding down the peaceful waterways and soaking in the tranquillity of hilly covered bays, darting kingfishers and soaring fish eagles and a game drive and personalised bush experience. Game you may see includes buffalo, eland, sable, blesbok, wildebeest, zebra, warthog and many species of the smaller antelope. A visit to our magnificent, pure Masai Mara lions in their huge enclosures is unforgettable.
www.ballyvaughan.co.zw management.ballyvaughan@gmail.com
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Asian-Oasis Bangkok, Thailand
At Asian Oasis, they recognize the value of their guests’ leisure time, their responsibility towards a better and greener environment and the desire of using one’s travel to create a positive impact, connecting with locals. Asian Oasis maximize their guests’ travel experiences by introducing them to local communities, cultures and traditions while minimizing the negative impact their tours may have on the daily lives of the people in the places visited and on the environment. This is done by offering sustainable, community-based and cultural tourism products operated in an eco-friendly and responsible manner, thus benefitting both, the visitors and the ones being visited. Asian Oasis Travel is a collection of unique, personalised travel experiences that take travellers through the Kingdom of Thailand from the northern-most province of Chiang Rai to the southern island of Phuket.
www.asian-oasis.com fo@asian-oasis.com / rsvn@asian-oasis.com
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African Bush Camps Cape Town, South Africa (Head Office)
Discover the heart of Africa at African Bush Camps. The founder, Beks Ndlovu started his journey as a professional safari guide working for safari companies in Zimbabwe. However, he felt that the safaris being offered were sometimes too structured and stiff, not giving you the flexibility to venture out and explore the wonders of the African wilderness in different ways. He branched off to start his own camp, a place where guides could be creative and imaginative. Somalisa Camp was born from this dream, the now award-winning camp started as a humble dream to bring guides together to teach guests about Africa. The safari bug bit Beks and he decided this vision was bigger than just him, he gathered people with the same values to create something incredible. African Bush Camps, 13 years later, has 15 camps in Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia and they are still growing.
africanbushcamps.com contact@africanbushcamps.com
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Elephant Hills Phuket, Thailand
Elephant Hills are Thailand’s first Luxury Tented Jungle Camps, combining the camp idea of African national parks with the Thai tropical forest environment of an elephant park. They offer 2-4 day nature soft adventure tours in and around the stunningly beautiful Khao Sok National Park area with luxury tents for night time accommodations. The Elephant Camp comprises tailor-made luxury tents and has successfully been operated for over 10 years, becoming a popular destination for family vacations. The floating Rainforest Camp, one of the world’s only luxury floating tented camps, was opened in 2011 and is situated on the emerald green waters of Cheow Larn Lake. Both camps are situated in the Khao Sok National Park in Southern Thailand, approximately two hours apart from each other, close to famous beaches and honeymoon destinations like Phuket, Khao Lak, Krabi and even Koh Samui.
www.elephanthills.com info@elephanthills.com
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L’AND Vineyards Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal
L’AND Vineyards is set in the heart of the Alentejo, in a unique landscape with Márcio Kogan’s interiors, Promontório’s architechure and Michael Biberstein’s artwork. L’AND Vineyards is located 4 km from Montemor-o-Novo at about 45 minutes from Lisbon’s airport and only 20 minutes from Évora - which is the perfect location to discover Alentejo. Guests can find one of the best wine regions in the world, still preserved wild beaches, an amazing landscape with oaks, vineyards, olive groves and orange orchards and culture crafted by neolithic civilizations, Phoenicians, Romans and Arabs. At L’AND Vineyards a space of tranquillity is created, where guests can revitalize themselves in the Vinotherapie Spa with natural grape-based products, have a romantic massage for two, relax in the vineyard and outdoor pool, fly on a hot air balloon, do yoga, try a meditation session, a sauna or a detox program designed for you.
www.l-and.com c.santos@l-and.com
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Athens Wine Tasting Athens, Greece They love to nurture their guests about Greece’s tastiest wines many of which they have never heard of. ATHENS WINE TASTING Private Company specializes in intimate, unforgettable wine and food attractions. They offer small, semi-private and private wine tastings and excursions to explore the magnificent wine region of Attica and most noteworthy wines of Greece. Their passionate and sophisticated wine experts will ensure you experience the best wine tasting courses and tours. Their fun but professional approach will deliver an unforgettable experience and when you leave, you know much more about the wines of Greece and wine tastings. A must do experience for all wine lovers.
www.athens-winetasting.com info@athens-winetasting.com
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Swakopmund Fat Bike Tours Swakopmund, Namibia Swakopmund Fat Bike Tours offer various fat bike bicycle tours operating from the beautiful town of Swakopmund, the adventure capital of Namibia. A definite ‘must do’ while visiting the Namib. You get to experience the breathtaking scenery of the oldest desert in the world in a fully ecological way without noise or air pollution and even cycling up along the top of Namibia’s famous dunes from which you will enjoy once in a lifetime views of this incredible landscape. This tour is for both the scenic appreciator and adrenalin seeking adventurist. Suitable for families, groups, solo riders, fit and not so fit, with the option of private tours.
www.swakopfatbiketours.com info@swakopfatbiketours.com
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Go2Africa Cape Town, South Africa (Head Office) When once-in-a-lifetime is just the beginning. Go2Africa is an award-winning travel company that has been creating exceptional African safari experiences since 1998. Their success in the industry has stemmed from their dedication to providing expert, independent advice and outstanding service to their clients from the moment they start planning their trips until they return home. They travel the length and breadth of every destination they recommend, ensuring that every supplier in their clients’ itineraries is tried-and-tested to guarantee the best experience possible. The Africa Safari Experts tailor-make exclusive trips that not only suit each client, but also support conservation and sustainability on the continent. Whatever your travel dreams are, Go2Africa guarantee that your oncein-a-lifetime safari will be just the beginning of a making cherished memories in Africa.
www.go2africa.com contact@go2africa.com
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