Palatial elegance at sea

THE world’s newest and most luxurious residence at sea will be perched on the 14th deck of Seven Seas Splendor, above the bridge and overlooking the ship’s bow, when she sets sail in February 2020. 

As the largest suite ever constructed on a luxury cruise ship with more than 278 square-metres of interior accommodation, the Regent Suite is 412 total square-metres of palatial elegance at sea. 

Complete with an in-suite spa retreat featuring a personal sauna, steam room and treatment area with unlimited spa treatments,unobstructed 270-degree views over the ship’s bow from the 120 square-metre wraparound veranda, and a glass-enclosed solarium on top of the bridge with a Captain’s view of the world’s most beautiful destinations. Guests in the Regent Suite also enjoy a dedicated personal butler to manage all the details of the guests’ experience, a personal car with driver and guide in every port. 

The Regent Suite is nearly twice as large as the average Australian home and 20 times larger than the average cruise ship stateroom and is already sold-out for nearly all of Seven Seas Splendor’s 2020 inaugural season sailings.   


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Win an Exclusive Getaway in one of Marbella’s best retreats

TRAVEL lovers of Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook have the chance to win an exceptional two-night break at the stunning Jazmines & Moras Boutique Hotel in #Marbella, by entering a social media contest showcasing the luxury of experiencing nature.

The nature-inspired contest is accepting entries from 21st  December to 22nd February 2019 and is open to all travel lovers and bloggers who love sharing content on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. The six winners will be selected based on their entries and experiences of capturing the luxury of hotels and the enjoyment of travelling. The sights, scents, tastes and feels of the environment, anywhere in the world.

This gives an opportunity for all kinds of travel lovers to be creative with their social sharing. The most creative presentation on different social media will have the best chance to win this contest.

Travel bloggers and aspiring influencers who want to win the two-nights luxury accommodation at the Jazmines & Moras boutique hotel will mention @jazminesymoras on their story, post their photo and text entry along with the hashtag #iwantmymarbellaexperience, then simply register their name, email and social media profile at www.jazminesymoras.com



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Apulia & Salento Food & Wine Tours

IN today’s era, food and wine tours are the most attractive element of the tourism experience. Outside dining is common among tourists and the tasty food is supposed to rank alongside climate, accommodation, and scenery. Keeping all that points in mind, Italy Luxury Tours step forward to offer you the best food & wine tours to the famous cities of #Italy which are Apulia & Salento.

Food and wine tour to Apulia and Salento for 7 nights/8 days operated by Italy Luxury Tours have brought together the best local food collectives to give an amazing experience in and around this ancient Italy towns. As everyone knows that Apulia is a region whose symbolic side is the balance of foods and wines deriving both from land and sea, so this #foodandwine tours offered by Italy Luxury Tours will let you refine your senses for delicious wine and foods.

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Solo Sojourn on the Yangtze River

CHINA'S landscapes are vast, its history and monuments epic. Complex and energetic – this is a country which must be experienced at least once in a lifetime. And the Yangtze River, the world’s third longest river at 6,280 kilometres (3,900 miles), is its symbolic lifeline. Flowing from Tibet to Shanghai and cutting through the dramatic mountains of the Yangtze River basin, the river’s fortunes are inextricably entwined with those of the country itself. 

Historically, the Yangtze served as a divider between northern and southern China, a natural barrier against invaders, and a waterway for transport and commerce. Today, the river basin is the country’s heartland, home to 500 million people – a tenth of the world’s population. One of the best ways to experience the #Yangtze is by #boat. And the luxuriously appointed Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer is hard to beat. 

Exploring the very best stretches of this immense waterway, this elegant vessel introduces a new standard of cruising in #China. More intimate and luxurious, with the largest cabins and suites on the river, all with private balconies and floor to ceiling picture windows, as well as the highest crew to passenger ratio on the river of 1:1, the atmosphere is more private club than cruise ship. 

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Breaking into Switzerland

SIX Senses Crans-Montana marks the first resort and residential project in #Switzerland for Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas.

Slated to open in 2021, the resort and residences will both be managed by the hotel group. With its sumptuously furnished 47 apartments and 17 residences, Six Senses Crans-Montana will be a unique comprehensive offering in what is one of the finest and most beautiful ski areas in the Alps – as desirable in the height of summer for walking and cycling as it is during the ski season.

The property is nestled in the heart of the spectacular Swiss Alps and has been built to blend harmoniously with its surroundings, providing residents and guests with stunning views and the perfect place to relax and retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.



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Portfolio expansion for Exceptional Villas

LEADING luxury villa rental provider, Exceptional Villas announced today that they have further expanded their portfolio across many new markets in #Europe for the 2019 season. The company which are also considered to be one of the most trusted #villas rental companies in the world have added luxury vacation rentals in Ibiza, Mallorca, Italy, Greece and the Greek Islands, France and Italy.

#Italy is the company's most popular European destination. The country has some of the world's most beautiful cities such as Florence, Venice, Rome, Sienna and Milan as well as the beautiful hilltop villages of Tuscany, gorgeous vineyards, the majestic Italian Alps, Italian Islands such as Capri and the stunningly beautiful Amalfi Coast.

It is a country that has something for everyone with properties to suit all tastes and all budgets too. Exceptional Villas expects to see a large increase in visitors travelling to Italy this year, especially from its US clientele.

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For the Chosen Few

A year after devastating Hurricane Irma nearly destroyed Anguilla, the island is set to open for the season, bigger and better than ever. The Caribbean's newest Relais & Châteaux property, the ultra-luxury boutique hotel—QUINTESSENCE, is set to open on November 5, 2018.

Q Hotel Anguilla displays luxury and elegance with nine stunning suites, all accommodations with French châteaux comfort. Ten years to build, owner and famed trial lawyer Geoffrey Fieger, spared nothing to create a timeless, world-class tropical mansion. From the Versailles floor pattern, to the vaulted cedar wood ceilings, to the largest art collection in the #Caribbean, every spacious room is filled with comfort and elegance to create an extraordinary lush tropical experience, inside and out.

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A right royal rendezvous in New York harbour

CUNARD'S flagship ocean liner Queen Mary 2 had a rare meeting in New York Harbor and paid tribute to British Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth during the carrier's first visit to the U.S. The rendezvous between these renowned vessels celebrates the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom and their committed alliance.

Luxury cruise line Cunard is a company known for its rich history and significant role in both World Wars. Having deep roots in both England and the U.S., it's an honor for the brand to welcome the Royal Navy carrier to its U.S. homeport of Brooklyn, #NewYork.

Awarded '#1 Mega-Ship Ocean Cruise Line' by Travel + Leisure's 2018, 2017 and 2016 World's Best Awards and 'Best World Cruise Itineraries' and 'Best Trans-Atlantic Itineraries' by Porthole Cruise Magazine's 2016 Readers Choice Awards.

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Cruise to the city of Three-Frontiers

CONSTRUCTION of the new La Jangada catamaran began In April 2018. The 12 and 13-day adventure itineraries expect to be operational by April 2019 and will cruise through Brazil, Peru and Colombia. 

 La Jangada, which means The Raft in Portugese will have 12 luxurious and spacious cabins on board, each with a private bathroom and large windows that look out on to the river. This cruise is the only luxury tourist catamaran operating in the Amazon region. 

Cruise from Manaus, Brazil to Tefe, Brazil or from Manaus, Brazil to Leticia, Colombia. Leticia is also known as the city of Three-Frontiers, as it borders Brazil, Peru and Colombia.

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Sought after Caribbean Gem

SITUATED where the western most road ends on Grand Bahama Island, Grande Harbour at Old Bahama Bay Resort is located on one of the most secluded and sought after gems in all the Caribbean, only 56 miles from the Florida shores. 

With a rich history going back hundreds of years, West End exudes allure and intrigue. Going as far back as the Spanish Galleon days to the William "Real" McCoy rum running days, the home of Grande Harbour is one of the most unique international hot spots for fishing, diving, or snorkeling.


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Its a breeze

THE boutique Seabreeze Resort, Samoa has won “Samoa’s Leading Hotel” for the sixth consecutive year, at the 25th annual World Travel Awards held recently in Hong Kong. 

The award winning Seabreeze Resort is gently nestled into a private secluded bay on Samoa’s famous south-east coast of Upolu. The first “Genuine Adults Only” resort in Samoa for guests 18 years and over, Seabreeze provides the ideal romantic getaway for honeymooners and couples or those seeking luxury and intimacy. Since its re-opening in 2011, Seabreeze, has become one of the most sought-after resorts for total exclusivity in Samoa, winning accolades around the world.  

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Playful Luxury

W KUALA Lumpur opens its doors in the heart of the capital, steps from the world-famous Petronas Twin Towers. Through bold, innovative design, W Kuala Lumpur immerses guests in the city's wildly lush greenery, globally renowned cuisine, centuries-old history and growing appetite for playful luxury

Kuala Lumpur is known for its fast-paced spirit which emerged from modest beginnings. Nestled between the Klang and Gombak Rivers, boasting a sunny tropical climate, flourishing jungle, soaring buildings and traditional Malaysian architecture – a meeting of old and new, nature and humankind, on every street. Kuala Lumpur is home to a multicultural mix of world-class cuisine and creativity, the perfect spot for the brand's debut in #Malaysia.

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Luxury spa award for Thwaites Hotels

 THWAITES Hotels has been named top luxury spa group in Europe at an awards ceremony held recently in Ireland.

Two of its hotels also came home successful from the World Luxury Spa Awards on Saturday (July 14), with Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa in Leeds winning best Luxury Fitness Spa in the UK and Cottons Hotel & Spa in Knutsford scooping the title for top Luxury Hotel Spa in the UK.

The annual awards ceremony rewards and celebrates spas that set benchmarks in quality, innovation and service.

Thwaites Hotels Operations Director Chris Hill said: "We are thrilled with this news. The last 2 years has seen significant investment in our spas and there is more to come, as we are updating everything from the pool halls and gyms to the changing rooms and relaxation lounges."


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Greece second in the world for blue flag awards

FOR a second consecutive year, Anemos Luxury Grand Resort beach has been accredited with the “BLUE FLAG”, a symbol of excellence awarded when high standards of water quality, environmental management, environmental education and safety are achieved. Anemos Luxury Grand Resort is a unique luxury resort and Spa in the magnificent location of Georgioupolis, Chania, on the island of #Crete.

More than 45 countries around the globe have joined the Blue Flag programme. Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature is the national operator of the programme in #Greece. In 2018, Greece ranked on the second place in the world, with 519 Greek beaches, 15 marinas and 1 sustainable tourism boat receiving the Blue Flag award.

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First to board

JOINING the inaugural round trip cruise from Reykjavik, regular PONANT cruisers Wendy Burgess & Dainis Kivlenieks from Australia were the first passengers to board PONANT’s brand new Explorer class small luxury expedition ship Le Laperouse, they joined a sell-out group of passengers from around the world eager to try out this first of six new PONANT Explorer ships currently being constructed. 

Le Laperouse will spend some time in Northern Europe and Mediterranean before heading south via the Seychelles and Borneo to arrive in Australia early in 2019 for a season of voyages that include the Great Barrier Reef, Kimberley, Sub Antarctic Islands and New Zealand waters.



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Luxury travel escape

FOUR Seasons Hotels and Resorts and NetJets, the worldwide leader in private aviation, are launching three new made-to-order packages that deliver the ultimate in personalised luxury travel. The dynamic packages combine world class Four Seasons accommodation with the freedom of flying private with NetJets.

Following the multiple-destination itineraries introduced last year by the two iconic brands, Four Seasons guests and NetJets owners can now visit Anguilla, Orlando or the Bahamas and create a uniquely customisable escape, complete with unmatched service, flexibility and access.

All three packages feature air transportation from NetJets, offering access from 5,000 airports in 170 countries around the globe, and luxury accommodations from Four Seasons. Travellers can fully customise each escape, with a menu of specialty à la carte activities for added personalisation.


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Unleash your creativity

ONE of the best ways people can portray their art is through the lens of a camera. While many of the younger generations take up their mobile phones and take selfies or landscape photos that are severely filtered before posting them on social media, this is a far cry from the experience of an actual photographer.   Creative Escapes offers a unique and one of a kind #holiday experience that combines the relaxation of a luxury vacation with a #photography training program.

These amazing photography holidays have earned a lot of praise from different publications such as The Guardian who named this as one of the "Top Ten Photography Holidays", "Six Best Hands on Holidays" as said by the Independent on Sunday, as well as being called the "Best Photo Breaks" by The Sunday Telegraph.

Holiday destinations range from the secluded deserts of the Sahara to the mountains of California. There is a destination that is perfect for everyone’s ideal holiday and picturesque destination. As the Wall Street Journal once said: "There tailor-made trips give visitors an insider’s perspective of the countries they are touring with local experts guiding them."

While the local tour guides know all the best spots for shopping, dining, and drinking the expert photography tutors know the best places for the most gorgeous and jaw-dropping photographs in the area. The small groups of eight people can learn the best techniques from their tutors who all have different, but equally amazing experience in the field of photography.

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Hop-on Hop-off in the North Fork

SPENDING a weekend on the North Fork is about to get easier, thanks to a new initiative from The North Fork Promotion Council. Beginning Saturday, July 7th, the North Fork Link, a fleet of luxury vans, will take riders around the region, saving them the hassle of driving while helping to alleviate summertime traffic.

Visitors from Long Island and New York City can arrive to Riverhead and points further east to Greenport via the Long Island Railroad or public and private bus services to connect with "The Link." The hop-on, hop-off service will allow riders to enjoy the wineries, breweries, restaurants, shops, art galleries and various points of interest at their own pace without worrying about driving or parking.

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Silversea offers saving for Australia to Asia sailings

ULTRA-LUXURY cruise line Silversea, is offering exceptional savings on a number of voyages to Asia in 2018 and 2019 with an All-Inclusive Package promotion now available on new bookings made before 31 July 2018. The savings program includes free economy roundtrip air or business-class air upgrade for AUD$999 each way for flights from select Australian gateways; free one-night pre-cruise hotel stay; free transfers between airport, hotel and ship; and at least one free shore excursion in every port.

Silversea’s shore experiences are carefully crafted to reveal the cultural, historical and natural treasures of Asia, from Vietnam’s surreal Ha Long Bay and the tropical paradise of Koh Samui to the golden temples of Myanmar. Nearly 20 new options have been added, totalling approximately 180 free shore excursions, complemented by additional shore options available for purchase.

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10 years of luxurious expedition

SILVERSEA Expeditions proudly celebrated 10 years of luxurious #expedition #cruising on June 3, marking the occasion with a two-day gala voyage between London and Dublin. On this momentous day, the ultra-luxury Silver Cloud departed London’s Tower Bridge amid great elation to honour Silversea Expeditions’ very first voyage, which sailed under Tower Bridge for Svalbard a decade ago to the day.

In a testament to the company’s continued focus on innovation, Silver Cloud, which was the first vessel in Silversea’s fleet and was reimagined as an elegant ice-class expedition ship in late 2017, crossed paths with Silver Spirit – Silversea’s recently lengthened and renovated ship – in Greenwich, London. 

The array of enrichments aboard Silver Cloud’s celebratory voyage included a congratulatory video message from HSH Albert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco, who had cut the ribbon in Monte Carlo during the naming ceremony for Silversea’s first expedition ship in 2008. Originally named Prince Albert II in tribute to His Serene Highness and his environmental efforts, the ship sails today as Silver Explorer and continues a legacy of sustainable tourism.

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