Italian Idyll

LOCATED on the small island of Procida in #Italy, opened in 2011 from the conservative renovation of a 18th century historical palace, La Suite Boutique Hotel is a place where tranquility and design are combined to make the guests’ stay an authentic experience. 

The Black Pool has been made out of an ancient basin that collected the rainwater used once to water the garden. The special design, which combines with the surrounding nature, inspires an endless relaxation.Surrounded by huge Indonesian beds and white beach umbrellas among the palm trees of the garden just sit back and relax.

LaSuite Boutique Hotel is opening on May 1st, 2018 for the coming summer season.

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Exclusively for adults: Marella Explorer 2

JOINING the fleet in 2019, Marella Explorer 2 will be the first ship in the Marella Cruises fleet to be exclusively for adults, offering customers more choice and flexibility. The popularity of adult-only sailings from Dubrovnik and the Asia itineraries for winter 2018 prompted the decision to offer an adults-only ship.

Marella Explorer 2 will be tailored to meet the needs of couples, friends and groups by doubling the size of The Veranda featured on Marella Explorer. The Veranda is the premium sunbathing spot onboard and will feature brand new facilities. 

From May 2019 Marella Explorer 2 will sail from a new homeport Naples, Italy. The exclusive adults-only ship will sail to some of the finest European cities including Venice, Rome and Dubrovnik. 

Marella Explorer 2 will also feature a luxurious Champneys Spa which will launch first on Marella Explorer this year, offering a variety of indulging treatments.

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Breakfast like a Queen

LUXURY private hire venue, Borthwick Castle has launched the world’s most expensive porridge exclusively for guests staying in April.

Chef Derek Johnstone has taken the Scottish staple to new levels and given it an extravagant twist to reflect the surroundings and décor of the castle.

The rich porridge is made from organic spelt and king crab, flavoured with Dom Perignon champagne and saffron, then topped with white Alba truffle and sea urchins, Beluga caviar is served on the side, for added luxuriance. Each dish costs £200 per serving with an additional cost of £150 per 25g of caviar.

Johnstone said: ‘The inspiration for this recipe comes from the sumptuous surroundings of Borthwick Castle and in particular The Great Hall, where Mary Queen of Scots was once entertained. As a Scotsman, I wanted to take the most traditional of Scottish delicacies to the next level and create something to wow even our wealthiest guests, using the finest global ingredients.”

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MSC Cruises break ground on Ocean Cay Marine Reserve

AS of November 2018 Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve located south of Bimini in The #Bahamas is set to become a natural paradise exclusive to MSC #Cruises guests. 

It will have a 1.5-mile beach, a purpose-built berth and pier, a 2,000-seat amphitheatre, and restaurants and bars. It will also be fitted out with watersports, a zip wire across the island and a pavilion for weddings. 

MSC Yacht Club guests will have access to an exclusive area of the island which will be a spa and ‘wellness’ sanctuary with private bungalows and massage huts.

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Reduction in Park Fees for Regional Residents

A tour of The Victoria Falls, #Zimbabwe is a truly awe-inspiring experience – domestic passport holders now qualify for a reduced Rain Forest park fee of US$ 14.00 per person (reduced from US$ 20.00 per person).

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Sleep with history

HOLIDAYMAKERS can plunge into the past with Tuscany Now & More, and have the chance to sleep with history, be it in a castle, a country residence, or an old farmhouse.  Guests can lay their heads in the homes of important historical figures and discover Italy’s history and heritage.

The agency has compiled a shortlist of some of their most historical properties:

The Historical Charm: Visentium – Steeped in history, there are stones in the walls of Visentium which were cut more than 3,000 years ago. 

The villa has a dining room for 20 and an arched loggia overlooking the swimming pool. The 10-bedroom property sleeps up to 18. From £4,784 a week.

Live like a king or queen in Castello di Tizzano – The historical home of an important Florentine family, the villa is surrounded by uninterrupted views of hills and Florence. It has a walled garden and a large swimming pool on a lower terrace with views of the Duomo. The nine-bedroom property sleeps up to 18 people. From £7,999 per week.

Villa Zambonina – Built in the early 17th century, Villa Zambonina is a manor house set on a farming estate close to Verona. The property is decorated with frescoes and trompe l’oeil paintings. It has 12 bedrooms and costs from £3,839 a week.

 www.tuscanynowandmore.com

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For hire: your own private Indian Ocean island

FOR the ultimate in exclusivity and privacy, look no further than Conrad #Maldives Rangali Island which is now available for private hire

Located in the South Ari Atoll and reached by a 30-minute seaplane flight, adult-only Rangali Island has 50 luxury water villas, accommodating up to 100 guests. The island has three restaurants, an over-water spa, an infinity-edge pool … all fringed with white sand beaches and clear seas.

Before we go any further, this is what it costs: From $470,000 (£300,000) for a four- night stay, the price including 50 water villas, and all meals and taxes.

Staff are there to arranging beach bonfires, cinema under the stars, desert island picnics and sunset fishing.

All of the villas have spa tubs or plunge pools, and steps leading directly into the ocean. Two of them have their own lagoons, glass-floored living rooms, circular rotating beds, and private infinity pools. These are accessible only by speedboat and private walkways.

www.conradhotels.com/maldives

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