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20/05/2021

DREAM HOTELS OF THE WORLD

The Fairmont Banff Springs
Banff, Canada

Located on the banks of the scenic Bow River and surrounded by the magnificent Rocky Mountains, The Fairmont Banff Springs blends traditional charm with opulent luxury in a secluded setting. For more than a century this stunning mountain retreat has provided an elegant haven at the gateway to the pristine wilderness of Banff National Park. Guests are attracted by the secluded tranquillity and impeccable service provided.

The hotel retains many of its original Victorian features with traditional furnishings creating a homely ambience to help you relax. Enjoy the restorative benefits of the fresh Canadian Rockies air from your luxuriously appointed room while admiring the breathtaking vista.

The award-winning Willow Stream Spa provides a quiet sanctuary where you can re-balance your body. For pampering perfection, indulge in a healing wildflower body polish incorporating therapeutic minerals.

The hotel offers a wide range of recreation facilities to suit every taste. The championship golf course is famous for its captivating beauty and challenging layout. Expert tuition is available. The hotel offers a ski school, rental facilities and a shuttle bus to three spectacular skiing locations in the area. In addition, hire mountain bikes and other equipment at the hotel rental shop to sample the scenic Rockies area.

Twelve top-class restaurants offer a diverse selection of delicious cuisine to suit every appetite. Enjoy gourmet North American dishes in the traditional, oak-panelled setting of the Banff Club or savour a taste of Japan at the Samurai Sushi Bar.

Accommodation

770 guest rooms and suites are tastefully appointed and have a traditional feel. All rooms feature modern amenities including high-speed Internet access. There is a wide array of rooms to choose from, ranging from those tucked away in the quiet corners of the castle to spacious suites with sweeping mountain views.

17/05/2021

DREAM HOTELS OF THE WORLD

Royal Mansour
Marrakech, Morocco

Built over 3 years just a few steps from the Jemaa el-Fna square, the Royal Mansour opened in 2010 as a true showpiece of Moroccan decorative art in the heart of Marrakech.
The greatest Moroccan talents were called to give life to this palatial resort with its elegant riads and quiet courtyards. Once owned by the King of Morocco, this is a true palace of A Thousand and One Nights. Its 53 riads are an ode to the Moroccan art of living. Think private courtyards, colourful fabrics, sumptuously appointed living and sleeping areas and a rooftop terrace with a fireplace and dreamy views over the Atlas Mountains. Everything here is about privacy and Moroccan artistry, from the sprawl of the 9-acre estate to the knotted olive trees and orange blossoms in the gardens that pay tribute to the palm grove that gave life to the city. Imagined by Spanish landscape architect Luis Vallejo, the scenery is classic Arab-Andalusian, and adding to this surreal fantasy is the most beautiful spa rendered in white, lace-like ironwork and a vast, glassy pool surrounded by pavilions. As for the restaurants, the hotel is home to 3 dining destinations: La Grande Table Marocaine, which offers a fine dining experience that puts a spin on the most loved flavours of Morocco, the indoor-outdoor La Table and Le Jardin, a gourmet eatery where culinary masterpieces are influenced by Asian and Mediterranean quirks.

14/05/2021

DREAM HOTELS OF THE WORLD

Titanic Mardan Palace
Antalya, Turkey

Disneyland-style castle turrets, a five-acre pool complex, and 35 places for food and drink are just some of the shout-about features of the Titanic Mardan Palace.

This luxury Turkish resort’s almost a town in itself, it’s so big. It comes with 16 bars and a giant kids' club – complete with a playground and splash park – as well as a sprawling spa and six à la carte restaurants for fine dining.

Plus, you can reap the benefits of a major refurb project in summer 2019. Box-fresh facilities, combined with extra touches like Champagne and strawberries on arrival, make this a high-end holiday option.

13/05/2021

DREAM HOTELS OF THE WORLD

Animal Kingdom Lodge, Walt Disney World, Orlando, USA

Explore the riches of Africa at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. The adventure of a jungle safari comes alive before your eyes with lush surroundings, showcasing the grandeur of this mighty kingdom. Many rooms overlook the beautiful savannas, from which you can spot grazing zebra, giraffes and gazelles roaming free in natural environments. The hotel offers a wide range of activities honouring these animals, aimed at every age range. Go on a cultural safari, see animals play at dusk, with the benefit of night vision, and watch handlers feed pelicans and flamingos. Younger members of the family can even try being junior researchers for a day! Cultural representatives from Africa are on hand to share information with you about their homeland, giving you a unique insight into its fascinating environment. A very special place indeed, the rhythm of tribal drums, the exquisite cuisine, the rich settings and the lure of authentic African treasures, combine to celebrate the beauty and wonders of this vast continent in a way the whole family can appreciate and enjoy.

11/05/2021

DREAM HOTELS OF THE WORLD

Hotel Ristorante Grotta Palazzese
Polignano a Mare, Italy

A stay at the Hotel Ristorante Grotta Palazzese is renowned for being a ‘bucket list’ experience. The undisturbed sea views across the horizon from your suite and a team of well-mannered, helpful staff make a visit here a wonderful experience—but the dining makes this exceptional hotel unforgettable.

With its own restaurant just downstairs, breakfast is available to be taken up to your suite, where you can dine on your private balcony. However, the ultimate in dining opportunities comes from the open-air restaurant itself, which is actually set up inside a spacious natural cave just below the property!

10/05/2021

DREAM HOTELS OF THE WORLD

Longitude 131°
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Uluru, Australia

Timeless and enriching, Longitude 131° lies at the gateway to the dual World Heritage listed wilderness of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

Longitude 131° offers an essential experience of Australia’s spiritual heartland, a true sense of stillness and beauty in the desert landscape, rich in culture, heritage and history.

In the spirit of the original pioneers, safari-style tented pavilions are recreated for the modern traveller to float over the rust-red dunes. Unparalleled views of Uluru’s changing lights play out from the end of the bed, or on balconies from the warmth of a cosy swag unfurled in the cool night air. Contemporary furnishings, artworks by local indigenous artists and an array of mod cons dispel any illusion of roughing it.

Central to a stay is discovery of Uluru-Kata Tjuta and connection with the ancient creation stories of the land’s traditional custodians, explored on the Lodge’s personally guided adventures.

The Dune House is the heart of Longitude 131° with its panoramic views and cantilevered roof. Enjoy an outback sundowner at the convivial open bar and savour world class cuisine celebrating a fusion of modern and indigenous flavours. Retreat to Spa Kinara for a rejuvenating treatment, relax poolside or absorb the breathtaking setting from the Dune Top, best observed submerged in the plunge pool, glass-in-hand.

07/05/2021

DREAM HOTELS OF THE WORLD

Hanging Gardens, Ubud, Bali

The legendary Hanging Gardens of Babylon were built by Nebuchadnezzar II for the benefit of his wife who was homesick for mountainous scenery. These hanging gardens have been built for the benefit of those who enjoy modern hotels with a twist.

Located in Ubud (meaning “healing”) the location is home to some of Bali’s great artists and cultural guardians. The local medicinal plants and laughing rivers make this the perfect setting for a five-star boutique hotel. Stay in your own villa with a thatched roof, rain shower, and pavilion and then head down to the split-level infinity pool, lined with Batu Chandi stone and built from a wall of solidified volcanic ash and swim into a view of the veiled jungle.

Take a walk through local rice-producing villages and then climb the nearby volcano. How about horse riding on the beach? And then head back to the spa that uses indigenous ingredients such as avocado, ginger, and cocoa to deliver a fine wellness menu.

06/05/2021

DREAM HOTELS OF THE WORLD

Treehotel, Harads, Sweden

The Treehotel offers you the chance to return to childhood fantasies of the ultimate treehouse. All rooms are situated 4-6 meters above the ground among the treetops. Each room is a unique design with hand-picked furniture from local artisans.
The Mirrorcube Room is invisible to the human eye but, incredibly, coated with infrared light to stop birds accidentally flying into it. The UFO Room will inspire your imagination while the Bird’s Nest Room is probably the most unusual hotel room you will ever see. Located in rural Sweden, the rich smell of conifer trees and the fresh moving river allows you to adjust to the majestic pace of nature, de-stressing naturally in the good old fashioned Swedish Sauna.
In winter you can watch the Northern Lights ribbon the permanent midnight sky. In spring you can ride a dog sled or in summer perhaps you want to try mountain biking? In the evenings you can retire to the restaurant and a well-stocked bar. The hotel is completely eco-friendly, causing no alteration to the environment it inhabits, using only hydroelectric power, water efficiency, and local labor.

05/05/2021

DREAM HOTELS OF THE WORLD

Giraffe Manor, Nairobi, Kenya

Giraffe Manor Nairobi is a safari collection house, within easy reach of popular attractions. This unique hotel accommodates a small group of guests.

The Giraffe Manor estate is home to a herd of Rothschild Giraffes that regularly visit the manor house in search of treats. A truly romantic setting where they are bound to enjoy the overall ambiance, the exciting culinary experience, and extremely hospitable service.

Additionally, guests may see warthog, impala, and some small antelope species. Bird life is also abundant in the Langate forest that covers much of the estate, making for a most beautiful setting to relax.

An exclusive boutique hotel drenched in the grandeur of the 1930s; this beautiful hotel boasts many art-deco features, romantic four-poster beds, and many trimmings. There are eight superior rooms and two standards each decorated with its personality and style.

The rates at the Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, Kenya, include all meals, house wines, house soft drinks, house beers, house spirits, laundry, wireless internet access, entrance to the AFEW Giraffe Center and VAT.

The airport transfers, transportation to the Karen & Langata area as long as they are within the check-in and check-out times.

Accommodation is in the Giraffe hotel itself, in the Main Manor as well as the Garden Manor all of which offer luxurious rooms with exclusive features and amenities for discerning travelers. Spacious bathrooms, large patios and the occasional visit from a curious giraffe, all combine to make this most romantic and memorable holiday destination.

Set on 140 acres of beautiful forest in Nairobi Langata suburb, the estate is home to lush green gardens, inviting sunny terraces and wonderful courtyards. The hotel's herd of resident Rothschild giraffe make for a unique attraction at this luxurious manor retreat in East Africa.

With an emphasis on five-star service and personal attention, guests get an unforgettable stay, be it at the Giraffe Manor in Nairobi or any of the great camps and lodges. Specials and packages are available which combine these properties allowing for a most spectacular and memorable Kenyan safari holiday.

The services provided are personal and of the highest international standards to ensure travellers enjoy a most memorable stay at this country giraffe retreat in Kenya.

04/05/2021

NEW SERIES: DREAM HOTELS OF THE WORLD

KATIKIES HOTEL, OIA, SANTORINI, GREECE

Having first introduced the boutique hotel philosophy in Santorini, Katikies Hotel has become synonymous with luxury facilities and personalized services in Greece. As if suspended around the inundated crater of the ancient volcano, Katikies Hotel is carved into the rocks of the dazzling caldera cliffs. Surrounded by the awe-inspiring scenery of the volcanic islands in Oia, the hotel features authentic architecture, immaculate white interior design, and contemporary amenities. With the enchanting sunset glistening, the three breathtaking infinity pools seem to be an extension of the sea and the crater, creating a wonderful sensation of floating halfway between sea and sky. The Mikrasia Restaurant and the Seltz Champagne Bar & Restaurant entice guests to live amongst the most epicurean experiences while dining, facing the unparalleled views of the mystical caldera and the azure Aegean.

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03/05/2021

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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

Situated on two interconnected islands in the Indian Ocean, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is a one-of-a-kind resort that sits in perfect harmony with the natural environment.

With an experience that spans aquatic gardens, intuitive service, rare marine life, dining below the waves, and unparalleled views of the Indian Ocean, Conrad Maldives Rangali is an idyllic island paradise.

Nestled in the South Ari Atoll, renowned for its abundant flora and fauna, the resort features villas and suites tucked amongst natural greenery and dotted above the Indian Ocean, 12 award-winning restaurants and bars, two tranquil spas and a curated collection of locally inspired experiences designed to connect adults and children with the charm of Maldivian culture.

This tropical paradise actually occupies two connected islands, each with their own charms. Walking the illuminated bridge between them as the sun sets, you'll see manta rays swimming in the crystal blue water. Get even closer to ocean life by snorkeling on nearby reefs. Or stay dry and watch the fish at the amazing Ithaa undersea restaurant. With a kid's club, dedicated watersports center, and activities for the go-getter or the beach bum, the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Hotel connects everyone to the charm of the Maldives.

02/05/2021

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Chefchaouen (Blue Village), Morocco

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01/05/2021

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Laguna Colorada, Uyuni, Bolivia

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30/04/2021

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New York, New York

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29/04/2021

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Railay Beach, Thailand

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28/04/2021

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Bran Castle, Bran, Romania

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27/04/2021

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Dubai Creek at dusk, United Arab Emirates

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26/04/2021

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Grand Bahama, Bahamas

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25/04/2021

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Bora Bora, French Polynesia

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24/04/2021

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Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda

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23/04/2021

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Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

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22/04/2021

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Vancouver Island, Canada

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21/04/2021

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Khazine Valley, Iran

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20/04/2021

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Krakow, Poland

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19/04/2021

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Toledo, Spain

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18/04/2021

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Pigeon Point, Trinidad & Tobago

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17/04/2021

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Lake Victoria, Kenya

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16/04/2021

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Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

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15/04/2021

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Dark Hedges (aka Kings Road from Game of Thrones), Northern Ireland

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14/04/2021

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Wadi Darbat, Oman

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