If you can’t stand hotels, why not rent a house at your vacation destination? If you worry about the standards of houses for rent look no further than these luxury abodes at wondrous locations.
Click here for the full list of homes and article by Brittany Kriegstein.
There are many luxury experiences that boast a “bespoke, once-in-a-lifetime experience.” Guided by tour operators they will take you wherever you desire for your travel excursion. To some that is the dream, but others are looking to live their sport’s ultimate challenge. Like riding the Tour de France, from Duvine Cycling + Adventure Co.
For a remote fishing trip, Fish Mongolia will lead you out to the remote snow-capped mountains in search of peace, quiet, and a little sweat. There, fly fishing for trout and relishing the fresh air, you will be in your own separate slice of calm landscape.
Heli-sking in Patagonia more your taste? Try Powder South Heli-Ski Guides. They will get you aboard an expedition yacht and fly you up the mountain side to your perfect ski run. The yacht even has a spa, hot tubs, and chefs to care for you in between Heli-skiing jaunts.
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A newly renovated safari property has added amenities and luxury facilities. The Singita Lebombo Lodge recently reopened with a new winter lounge, smoothie and espresso bar, wine boutique, lap pool, and interactive kitchen with rooftop dining.
The designer drew inspiration from the location, citing meditative spaces and giant euphorbia trees for a less is more style. The calming look comes from stone-washed linens and textured wood along with material choices for the walls.
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If you are not planning on traveling via private jet, extra checked baggage can really add up. Fitting as much as you can into your carry-on will help relieve the pain of travel. Try to bring these to maximize space and weight.
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The island of Sumba is home to perfect surf, perfect beaches, and apparently the perfect hotel. The Nihiwatu Hotel in Indonesia was rated the best hotel in the world for 2016 by a reader survey in Travel & Leisure.
From the beginning, the Nihiwatu hotel was founded for the perfect wave to surf. And the waves are amazing in Sumba, with a wave so perfect only 10 surfers a day are allowed to ride it.
The hotel is also close enough to beaches for relaxing, a short hike from the Blue Waterfall,yoga classes, a day spa, and an equestrian program.
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OFF Paris Seine is a floating hotel in Paris, a wild change from the usual hotels we have seen. The hotel consists of two floating hulls with a hallway connecting them. Booking options include choosing which side of the hotel you would like to reserve.
Suites on the hotel-boat are all individually decorated by different designers. Each suite is unique, all other rooms and suites evoked a different feel.
There is even a pool included in the floating hotel, situated right between the two halves of the hotel.
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Jet lag is one of the most common and aggravating downsides to long distance flights. Advice usually abounds around sleeping on international flights to avoid jet lag. But sleep may be more difficult to catch on a crowded airplane.
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L’Occitane and Mer & Mistral will be supplying bath amenities for the Regent Seen Seas Cruises’ newest ship; the Seven Seas Explorer. Inspired by the perfume capital of the world, Grasse, France, The Mer & Mistral line will combine aquatic notes and earthy vegetation. Pine, cypress, and rosemary will meld together with seafaring aromas for a balanced signature scent aboard the ship.
While the initial debut will be on the newest ship, the entire Regent Seven Seas Cruise fleet will be getting the amenities during this summer season. The line includes; shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, and soap. Included with every room is a lush lavender foaming bath soap for lounging in the tub.
Click here for the full article from Luxury Travel Advisor.
Thanks to the ocean breeze the Caribbean islands remain tropically cool during the blast of heat in summer. Because peak seasons for island trips are in the winter, a trip would actually be less crowded than normal. Escape to paradise for some relief from the heat.
Saint Barthelemy, Le Guanahani
Families are rewarded with buffet breakfasts, a family picninc, rental car, and round-trip airport transfers.
Providenciales Grace Bay Club
Exclusive private beachfront villas in a gated enclave. Each villa has five beedrooms and 5.5 baths for the extended family.
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For a touch of luxury while touring London with the family check out these hotels;
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