Ann Botterman - Not Just Travel

19/12/2024

Love this Forbes write up about the growing wish to 'travel off the beaten track' in 2025 ❤. It features La Darbia in Northern Italy, a truly beautiful and very special hotel I was lucky enough to experience during a stay last Spring.

La Darbia has a wonderful location on a hillside above the town of Orta San Giulio by Lake Orta and offers amazing lake views. It’s set within private grounds with both wooded areas and vineyards and a stunning infinitely pool.
It is hard to describe the magic of this place - words and pictures can't quite capture how special it is.
There is an extensive herb and vegetable garden onsite with the produce used by the talented chef to create the most exquisite dishes - we loved every single dish we were lucky enough to enjoy here.

I love including this unforgettable place in the Italy itineraries I plan for my clients 😀❤.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/angelinavillaclarke/2024/12/16/travel-trends-report-2025-go-off-the-beaten-track/

16/12/2024

🌟Complimentary flights 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 & 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 🌟
🍷 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐱 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 £𝟐,𝟕𝟕𝟑𝐩𝐩

From romantic walks to red wine, Bordeaux is the cultural capital of all that is quintessentially French. Follow wine's journey from countryside to cask as you tour centuries-old vineyards and taste Bordeaux's finest vintages throughout your river cruise experience.

🚢 7-Night cruise onboard AmaDolce
🗓️ Departing 13th March 2025
📍 Bordeaux roundtrip
✈️ Free flights from London or Manchester, with regional supplements from just £75pp
💸 Further cruise savings of £250pp

Cruise Highlights:
🍷 Exclusive wine festival in Bourg
🚲 Saint-Émilion bike tour
🏙 Bordeaux UNESCO city tour and market tasting

What’s Included?
🛌 7-Nights luxury accommodation
🚶‍♂️Immersive excursions in every destination
👩‍✈️ Personalised service from a highly trained Cruise Manager
🍽️ All onboard dining featuring regionally-inspired cuisine, sourced locally
🎭 Daily entertainment including cultural performances
🍷 Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
🥂 Sip & Sail Daily Cocktail Hour

7-Night Fly-Cruise fares from £2,773pp

14/12/2024

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this interview with Rick Steves, the American travel writer published in the New York Times today. Very insightful and thought provoking, his travel philosophy really resonates with me - definitely worth a read if you have a spare 5 minutes 😀.

The guidebook writer and television personality reflects on his cancer diagnosis, social media’s corrosive effect on tourism and the transformative power of travel.

13/12/2024

🌴Woodapple House, Sri Lanka🌴

3 bedrooms | direct access to the beach | stunning sea views | 3 meals per day in-villa chef service inclusive.

Prices from £1570pp departing in February 2025, inclusive of flights & checked luggage 😀.

Woodapple House is an impressive modern property for six, complete with a twenty-metre pool, ocean views and direct beach access.
Perfectly poised gazing out to superb sea views, Woodapple House enjoys a blissful soundtrack of waves lapping against the shore.
This contemporary three bedroom property is surrounded by lush jungle and accessed via a sleek underground entrance; embracing its surroundings with open walls and skylights. The open-sided and planned living space features a comfortable seating area with an L-shaped sofa, a breakfast bar and an al-fresco dining table.
There are three en suite bedrooms – including the master, which is king size, a queen and a twin room, are all designed to further enhance their surroundings. Each have indoor/outdoor bathrooms and French sliding doors allowing you to enjoy all the splendours of the garden in air-conditioned comfort; the Master Suite has own small terrace overlooking the pool. Beyond the living space, there is study/TV room with a polished concrete desk that looks across to the cosy living space with a flat screen TV and comfortable corner sofa.
The most unique feature of this house is the turfed roof garden topped with a viewing platform perfect for sundowners. Stretching the entire width of the living space is the fabulous twenty metre pool, enjoying south facing views over the Indian Ocean. A crisp lawn dotted with swaying palms surrounds the pool area, with a sheltered table and chairs providing an ideal spot to enjoy breakfast. Elsewhere within the villa’s grounds is a tranquil yoga platform, while stepping stones lead down to the privately accessed paradisiacal beach.

When it comes to on holiday dining, the chef at Woodapple House is fantastic, and chef service is included for all meals with just the ingredients left to pay for. Opt for typical Sri Lankan dishes such as rice and curry, and hoppers for breakfast, or international dishes if you prefer – a range of menu options will be available to you.

✈️ Fly from London Heathrow on 28th February 2025 for 7 nights at Woodapple House, Sri Lanka - including return direct flights and luggage with Sri Lankan Airlines from £1570pp based on 6 people travelling.

09/12/2024

Having recently been lucky enough to enjoy the most fabulous Mediterranean cruise on Silversea's beautiful Silver Dawn ship, I wanted to share this amazing trip which includes a 14 night Silversea Cruise exploring the magical islands of French Polynesia ❤!
😍 This really is a bucket list trip 😍

𝗧𝗔𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗜 𝗧𝗢 𝗛𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗜𝗜
21 nights from £11,399pp

Your luxury holiday includes:

⭐️ Pre Cruise:
• 3 nights at 1 Hotel West Hollywood, Los Angeles
• 1 night at InterContinental Tahiti Resort
⭐️ Cruise:
• 14 night cruise on board Silver Whisper in a Vista Suite
𝗨𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 £𝟯𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗽
𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆: Papeete, French Polynesia – Bora Bora, French Polynesia (late night) – Moorea, French Polynesia – Rangiroa, French Polynesia – Atuona, French Polynesia (late night) – Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia – Hilo, Hawaii – Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii (overnight)
𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦, 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴, 𝘨𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘵 𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘯𝘣𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴
⭐️ Post Cruise
• 3 nights at The St. Regis San Francisco
⭐️ All flights and transfers

Based on two adults sharing. Valid for departure 30 April 2026. Deposit from £835pp.

Fly from London Heathrow from £11,399pp
Fly from Manchester with from £11,569pp
Fly from Glasgow from £11,569pp
Fly from Belfast from £11,569pp

06/12/2024

❤ Who wouldn't enjoy a wonderful relaxed holiday island hopping in the beautiful northern Cyclades in Greece ❤

Includes:

⭐️ Return flights: Into Athens and out of Mykonos
⭐️ 4 nights on Andros in the wonderful Chryssi Akti Hotel, breakfast included.
⭐️ 3 nights on Tinos in Vincenzo, charming and full of character, a wonderful place to stay, breakfast included.
⭐️ 3 nights on Syros in Benois Hotel situated only steps away from the sandy Galissas beach, breakfast included.

🇬🇷 Includes all transfers and ferry tickets
🇬🇷 From £1,630 per person (based on 2 sharing)*

Verdant landscapes, historic monasteries, windmills, neoclassical mansions and pretty villages galore can be found on Andros, Tinos and Syros, yet all have, remarkably, retained a low key tourism industry and an authentic Greek atmosphere.

*Price based on a departure on 01 May 2025.

05/12/2024

𝐎𝐦𝐚𝐧 - 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐭 & 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬
𝟏𝟏 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 £𝟑,𝟖𝟔𝟗𝐩𝐩, staying in 3 of Oman's most spectacular hotels ❤

Oman remains relatively undiscovered, making it perfect for the discerning traveller who wants to explore. This hidden jewel of Arabia combines unique Omani heritage with modern luxuries, while retaining its authenticity amidst dramatic natural surroundings.

✨ Enjoy 25% hotel discount at The Chedi and 20% hotel discount at Six Senses plus complimentary UK airport lounge passes ✨

Experience stays at these 3 fabulous hotels:

⭐️ 4 nights at The Chedi Muscat
⭐️ 3 nights at Alila Jabal Akhdar
⭐️ 4 nights at Six Senses Zighy Bay at Musandam Peninsula

Based on two adults sharing.
Valid for departures 03 - 30 Sep 2025.
Includes private transfers.

✈️ Indirect flights from London Gatwick with Emirates from £3,869pp
✈️ Indirect flights from Manchester with Emirates from £3,929pp
✈️ Indirect flights from Glasgow with Emirates from £4,069pp

03/12/2024

😍 How stunning is the setting of this beautiful 2 bedroom villa in Barbados, Caribbean 😍

⭐️ 2 bedrooms | beachfront | whirlpool bath | inclusive of in-villa cook service for 2 meals every day
⭐️ Prices from £1234pp departing in April 2025, inclusive of flights & checked luggage!

Perfectly poised on a sandy beach in Barbados, Reeds House 10 is a bright and contemporary house for 4 guests including cook service.
The house is ideal for a family of four or an idyllic couples retreat. The villa is all open-plan with a contemporary kitchen area and breakfast bar, and a comfortable living area which leads out to the terrace.
Perfectly designed for outdoor living, there is an al fresco dining area and soft sofas to relax on, as well as a whirlpool bath all looking out to the spectacular Caribbean Sea. A soft white sandy beach is just moments away down a few steps.
Back inside the villa are two spacious en suite double bedrooms, which both have incredible sea views to wake up to, along with terrace access for morning coffee with a view.

✈️ Fly from Heathrow on 27th April 2025 for 7 nights at Reeds House 10, Barbados - including return direct flights and luggage with Virgin Atlantic from £1466pp based on 4 people travelling.
✈️ Fly from Manchester on 27th April 2025 for 7 nights at Reeds House 10, Barbados - including return direct flights and luggage with Aer Lingus from £1234pp based on 4 people travelling.

27/11/2024

When you think of overwater villas, you imagine the Maldives or Bora Bora but did you know you can stay in one in Mauritius?

The beautiful villas on stilts at Constance Prince Maurice are the perfect spot for a secluded stay; wake up to sparkling lagoon views and enjoy dinner on the water at the floating Le Barachois restaurant ❤.

26/11/2024

🌵🇲🇽 Experience the Highlights of Mexico 🇲🇽 🌵

This fabulous 14-day Highlights of Mexico holiday is the perfect introduction to the culture and history of this fascinating and varied country.
You'll have the opportunity to explore the ancient Aztec and Mayan ruins of Teotihuacan, Palenque and Chichén Itzá, discover Spanish colonial towns and traditional Indian villages in Oaxaca, San Cristobal de las Casas and Merida, and visit stunning natural wonders including Agua Azul waterfalls and the impressive Sumidero Canyon. 🇲🇽🌮🌶️🌴

Highlights
⭐️ Explore the ancient ruins of Monte Albon, Teotihuacan, Palenque and Chichén Itzá
⭐️ Take a boat ride in the Sumidero Canyon
⭐️ Visit local Tzotzil Indian villages in the Chiapas Highlands from San Cristobal de las Casas

Quick Itinerary
⭐️ Days 1 - 3 - Mexico City
⭐️ Days 4 & 5 - Oaxaca
⭐️ Days 6 & 7 - San Cristobal de las Casas
⭐️ Day 8 - Palenque
⭐️ Days 9 - 11 – Merida
⭐️ Day 12 - Chichén Itzá/ Riviera Maya
⭐️ Day 13 - Depart Cancun
⭐️ Day 14 - Arrive back in the UK

Any element of this holiday can be made truly individual to your requirements, including the places you want to see and the things that are important to you.

Price from £5,049 per person
(2025 departures based on 2 people sharing a room)

Includes:
⭐️ International flights
⭐️ 12 nights’ accommodation
⭐️ 14 meals; 12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
⭐️ Guided tours and excursions as described
⭐️ All car and boat transfers and domestic flights as per itinerary.

21/11/2024

This is an amazing itinerary 😍

ULTIMATE LUXURY THAILAND INCLUDING AN OVERNIGHT STAY IN A JUNGLE BUBBLE

12 NIGHTS FROM £4,489
BANGKOK | CHIANG RAI | KOH SAMUI

Explore Thailand in luxury, staying at stunning 5* hotels and resorts and savour a once in a lifetime experience with a night in a transparent jungle bubble, where you can star gaze and watch the elephants from the comfort of your bed.

Begin with 3 nights at the Oriental Residence Bangkok, an all-suite retreat in the heart of Bangkok's shopping and embassy district. A perfect base to explore the city, when you return, you can relax on the play deck, relaxing by the roof top pool from a luxurious cabana.

Head to the far north of Thailand to Chiang Rai and head out to the secluded Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort.
Veiled by the haze-shrouded jungle up where Thailand meets Myanmar and Laos, this luxury resort is one of those once-in-a-lifetime retreats. Not only do you have views of the rolling landscapes of a trio of South-East Asian countries and access to those quintessential five-star facilities, but you can also come face to trunk with elephants in their natural habitat just steps from the resort.
The Anantara’s conservation camp is home to more than 20 rescued orphaned and abandoned elephants and the mahouts who take care of them. As part of the unrivalled Golden Triangle Discovery package, which is included in the price of your holiday, you can interact with these majestic beasts as you walk through the jungle by their side or learn more about their behaviour and biology as well as the important conservation work carried out from the camp’s on-site experts.
You will spend one of your three nights here in a Jungle Bubble, Drift off to sleep in your cloud-like bed, ponder the poetry of the universe as you gaze at the night sky, and wake up naturally to the sounds of the jungle. As part of this inspirational, once-in-a-lifetime experience, you will be invited to observe the friendly pachyderms from an elevated deck of your Jungle Bubble as you savour an al fresco meal.

Finish this amazing itinerary at another luxurious Anantara resort, this time on the island of Koh Samui. Cool interiors mingling with tropical greenery and pool villas that save the best sea views just for you – you wouldn’t think that Anantara Lawana was just at the top of Chaweng Beach, one of Koh Samui’s best and busiest beaches. This best-of-both-worlds resort is far enough to escape the buzz and close enough for you to join in. It’s just a 10-minute tuk-tuk ride to see what the fuss is about down at the beach’s buzziest stretch, with scattered thatched-roof salas and memorable dining experiences waiting back at your hotel.

This offer includes a 25% hotel discount plus a complimentary Eiffel Afternoon Tea at the Oriental Residence Bangkok, a 20% hotel discount in Chiang Rai and a 15% hotel discount in Koh Samui.

Included:

⭐️ 3nts at Oriental Residence Bangkok in a Junior Suite - Bed & Breakfast
⭐️ 3nts at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort in a Deluxe Three Country View Room - All Inclusive (Includes one night Jungle Bubble Experience)
⭐️ 6nts at Anantara Lawana Koh Samui in a Deluxe Lawana Room - Bed & Breakfast
⭐️ Private Transfers
⭐️ All flights

FROM £4,489 PER PERSON
Based on May 5th 2025 departure
Fly from London Heathrow with Qatar Airways from £4,489pp
Fly from Dublin with Qatar Airways from £4,489pp
Fly from Birmingham with Emirates from £4,619pp
Fly from Manchester or Edinburgh with Qatar Airways from £4,635pp

For alternative dates, departure airports, airlines or durations or any other pricing queries please send me a message

15/11/2024

😍 CAPE TOWN, STELLENBOSCH WINE REGION, SOUTH AFRICA'S BLUE TRAIN AND BIG FIVE SAFARI 😍
10 NIGHTS FROM £5,299

Explore the true meaning of luxury with an itinerary that brings together some of South Africa’s most iconic sights and experiences. Lap up the Table Mountain views in Cape Town, savour the gourmet delights of Stellenbosch’s Winelands and step back in time on the magnificent Blue Train, before capping off the adventure with three nights in a secluded game reserve that’s something of an insider secret.

CAPE TOWN - 2 NIGHTS
Arrive into Cape Town with 2 nights to explore at leisure. Maybe take a cable car up to the top of Table Mountain of head down to Boulders Beach to see the most famous local residents, the African penguins and enjoy the variety of places to dine.
STAY - VICTORIA & ALFRED HOTEL - Loft Room - Bed & Breakfast

STELLENBOSCH - 2 NIGHTS
Transfer to Stellenbosch, a 45-minute trip, where picture book scenery provides a backdrop to acre upon acre of lovingly tended vineyards. In this paradise for food-and-drink lovers, it seems right that your accommodation for the next two nights is on a family-owned wine farm that can trace its history back 300 years in the newly renovated Spier Hotel reopening in 2025. There’s so much to do on-site, from self-guided walks and bicycle rides to wine tastings and exhibitions of contemporary African art, that you may find it hard to tear yourself away to discover the appealing university town – and its artisanal food scene – in the heart of this celebrated wine region.
STAY - SPIER HOTEL - Luxury Room - Bed & Breakfast

THE BLUE TRAIN - 2 NIGHTS
Transfer to the station to board The Blue Train, your five-star hotel on wheels for the next two nights and 1,600 kilometres, for one of the world’s most iconic railway trips. The experience is all about, as they put it, ‘surrendering to the luxury of slow’, immersing yourself in the view from the picture windows as you travel through some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes. These provide a perfect backdrop to the onboard indulgences, from afternoon tea in the Lounge Car to post-dinner brandies in the Club Bar.
STAY - THE BLUE TRAIN - Deluxe Cabin - All Inclusive

PRETORIA - 1 NIGHT
The Blue Train rolls into Pretoria station at midday, where your butler will es**rt you to the Arrivals Lounge for your onward 20-minute transfer to your hotel. You have the afternoon at leisure to soak up the gentle charms of ‘the Jacaranda City’, a nickname it owes to the purple-flowered trees that line many of its streets, which is one of South Africa’s three capitals. There are botanical gardens and leafy parks, historical buildings and world-class museums and a towering statue of Nelson Mandela waiting to be discovered.
STAY - IVORY MANOR BOUTIQUE HOTEL - Deluxe Suite - Half Board

MADIKWE GAME RESERVE - 3 NIGHTS
eave the city behind and head north for the start of your safari adventure. You’ll spend the next three nights in Madikwe Game Reserve, a remote malaria-free wilderness 4-hours drive away on the border with Botswana, where you’ll stay in a tented camp overlooking a river where elephants come to bathe. Your game drives are included and Madikwe, as well as the Big Five, is now home to a thriving population of endangered African wild dogs, more than 340 species of birds and a plethora of mammals of all shapes and sizes from aardwolves to zebras.
STAY - THAKADU RIVER CAMP - Tented Suite - Full Board

This is an independent itinerary and can be fully customised to suit your requirements.

Includes return flights and private transfers throughout.
FROM £5,299 PER PERSON
Based on May 10th 2025 departure

Fly from London Heathrow, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh or Dublin with Turkish Airlines from £5,299pp
Fly from Newcastle with KLM from £5,399pp

15/11/2024

Redefine luxury at two of the world’s most exclusive resorts: Royal Palm Beachcomber in Mauritius and Atlantis The Royal in Dubai. Discover paradise from just £3,955 per person and make every moment unforgettable. 🌴✨

Indulge in a luxurious stay at the Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury, an all-suite resort in Mauritius with exceptional service, world-class cuisine, and an impressive wine cellar. Known for fine dining and prestige, this resort offers an unforgettable experience. Then, explore Dubai’s Atlantis The Royal, featuring a 90-meter sky pool, lavish accommodations, 17 dining options—including eight led by celebrity chefs—a vast wellness centre, private beach, designer boutiques, and vibrant nightlife.

Price includes:
⭐️ 6 nights in a Junior Suite at Royal Palm Beachcomber, Mauritius
⭐️ 3 nights in a Seascape Room at Atlantis The Royal, Dubai
⭐️ Return economy flights
⭐️ Half board
⭐️ A choice of free land & water sports in Mauritius
⭐️ Private transfers in Mauritius & Dubai

Departs 23 June 2025
Book by 30 November 2024
Departure airports:
STN £3,955 pp (Emirates via Dubai)
LHR £3,985 pp (Emirates via Dubai)
LGW £3,960 pp (Emirates via Dubai)
BHX £4,025 pp (Emirates via Dubai)
MAN £4,025 pp (Emirates via Dubai)
NCL £4,025 pp (Emirates via Dubai)
GLA £4,175 pp (Emirates via Dubai)
EDI £4,250 pp (Emirates via Dubai)
DUB £4,420 pp (Emirates via Dubai)

12/11/2024

Cruising into Valletta port in Malta earlier today was pretty spectacular - it certainly deserves its reputation of being one of the most scenic and beautiful harbours in the world to sail into 😍.

We were even luckier to have 2 pods of dolphins accompanying us as we entered the harbour - just amazing ❤️.

11/11/2024

For a limited time only you won't pay extra for Roundtrip flights from London to Miami on this wonderful Caribbean Cruise - we will include them for you ❤.

⭐️ 12 Nights
⭐️ 9 Destinations
⭐️ Onboard the new Oceania Vista, built in 2023 and released for its first cruise earlier this year.

Included on the cruise:

⭐️ Room service 24 hours a day
⭐️ Speciality dining throughout!
⭐️ Full Board – All cafes & restaurants are included in your fare, breakfast, lunch & dinner
⭐️ Soft drinks everywhere onboard, water, soda, cappuccino, espresso, teas & pressed juices
⭐️ In-room fridge with free drinks
⭐️ Gratuities
⭐️ WiFi StarlinkÒ (2 devices, unlimited minutes)
⭐️ Fitness classes & free use of the Gym
⭐️ Launderette Rooms
⭐️ Afternoon Tea at 4pm everyday with a selection of delicious treats, a must try!
⭐️ Evening theatre shows
⭐️ Pool & whirlpool baths, Spa

📆 Miami Roundtrip Onboard Vista 27th March 2025
B4 Balcony Room £3980 pp (including return flights)

Cruise itinerary:

Miami, Oranjestad (Aruba), Willemstad, (Curacao), Kralendijk, (Bonaire), St. George's, (Grenada), Castries, (St. Lucia), Basseterre, (St. Kitts), San Juan, (Puerto Rico), Great Stirrup Cay, (Bahamas), Miami.

26/10/2024

❤ 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 - 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 ❤
𝟏𝟏 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 £𝟖,𝟒𝟐𝟗𝐩𝐩

Presenting some of the world’s best wines and wildlife, embark on this itinerary of a lifetime encompassing astonishing beauty and incredible adventure, staying in some very special hotels.

𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬:
✨ 3 nights with breakfast at Leeu House, Franschhoek
✨ 2 nights with breakfast at The Marine Hermanus
✨ 3 nights with breakfast at One&Only Cape Town
✨ 3 nights all-inclusive at Mala Mala, Sabi Sand Game Reserve
✨ Cape Point & Peninsula Tour in Cape Town
✨ Wine Tram tickets in Franschhoek
✨ Whale watching tour in Hermanus
✨ Two daily game drives at Mala Mala
✨ Complimentary UK airport lounge passes
✨ Private car transfers
✨ Return flights

Based on two adults sharing. Valid for departure 05 Mar 2025.

✈️ Indirect flights from London Heathrow with Qatar Airways/Airlink from £8,499pp
✈️ Indirect flights from Manchester with Qatar Airways/Airlink from £8,459pp
✈️ Indirect flights from Edinburgh with Qatar Airways/Airlink from £8,429pp

𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲:
Upgrade to business class flights and add a Curated Wine Experience in Franschhoek for an extra £4,449pp.

22/10/2024

MAURITIUS TWIN CENTRE - BOUTIQUE MOUNTAIN RETREAT AND OCEAN-FRONT RESORT - 10 NIGHTS FROM £2,499

⭐️ So excited about this amazing offer - it features 2 of my favourite hotels ⭐️

For many, Mauritius is an opportunity to fly out and bask in the sunshine, but as I experienced myself during my visit, the island offers so many other experiences and this itinerary combines two stunning boutique resorts, one within the Black River Gorges National Park and the other oceanfront on the island's north coast, in easy reach of Grand Baie.

Begin with 3 nights at Lakaz Chamarel - managed like a guesthouse but with the full service of a 5-star hotel, Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge is a resort to behold. With luxurious bespoke lodges dotted across the subtly landscaped vegetation, this mountain hideaway instantly induces a sense of serenity and offers both vast ocean and mountain views across its abundant estate. From the fruit trees planted by the owner’s daughters to the beautiful pieces of furniture fashioned from a tekoma tree collected after a cyclone, the resort is embroidered with charming stories and an unrivalled level of care exudes from its core.
Take nature hikes or borrow a bike to explore the area around you and bask in the natural beauty.

7 nights on the coast finishes your break, at 20 Degrés Sud Hotel The island's only Relais & Châteaux property. Some of 20 Degrés Sud’s irresistible appeal is down to its enviable setting in a shady coconut grove right at the water’s edge, which helps to conjure up a secret-garden vibe. Then there are the coolly elegant colonial-style buildings with their palm-thatched roofs and white slatted shutters, and the breezy, pale interiors furnished with cleverly chosen antiques that make each space unique. And there are quirkier touches – an aquarium in the library – which all help to create the impression of being as far as it’s possible to be from the bustle of modern life.

BOUTIQUE MAURITIUS TWIN CENTRE
⭐️ 3nts at Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge in a Suite
⭐️ 7nts at 20 Degrés Sud in a Charm Room
⭐️ Half Board throughout
⭐️ Private Transfers
⭐️ Return flights

From £2,499 per person

Based on selected departures between May 11th-17th 2025
Fly Direct from London Gatwick with Air Mauritius from £2.499pp
Fly from London Heathrow with Emirates from £2,709
Fly from Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow with Emirates from £2,749pp
Fly from Dublin with Emirates from £3,029pp

21/10/2024

I would love to do this fabulous trip myself!

𝗟𝗨𝗫𝗨𝗥𝗬 𝗬𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗧
𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗕𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗦 & 𝗕𝗘𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗗

14 nights from £6,889pp
Departs: 08 November 2025

Your luxury holiday includes:

• 7 nights all-inclusive at O2 Beach Club & Spa, Barbados
PLUS
• 7 night cruise on board the luxury yacht, the Emerald Sakara in a Balcony Suite
𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆: Bridgetown Barbados – Kingstown, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines – Bequia Island, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines – Mayreau Island, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines – Union Island, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines – Bridgetown, Barbados

Based on two adults sharing. Deposit from £1,200pp.
Fly from London Heathrow from £6,889pp
Fly from Manchester from £6,939pp
Fly from Glasgow from £7,089pp
Fly from Belfast from £7,089pp