Almeria Villa

Beyond the spectacular stretches of sand, swaying palm trees and gentle lapping turquoise waters are the hidden gems of the Seychelles:  relaxing, powder soft sandy beaches blended with a network of signature spas, perfect for adding a luxurious touch to Seychelles holidays.  Many hotels are luxury resorts in the Seychelles that cater to travellers looking for astonishing accommodation and the very best in primping and priming. 

MAIA Luxury Resort and Spa meets every expectation of an upscale resort and is well known in the luxury travel sector.   Along with a variety of active and relaxing local and resort activities, MAIA promises a world apart from the rest and offers a resort of rediscovery and not only refuge.   It’s hard to dispute that while staying in the resort’s private villas that gracefully overlook the hilltop or even provide access to secret and hidden beaches and coves.  Villas provide complete amenities and are completely secluded from each other, for ultimate privacy.

Service reaches a new level at MAIA, whether it is through the professional services provided at the spas or en-suite services in the privacy of the traveller’s very own home away from home.  Complimentary aqua fit daily lessons are offered in each individual villa’s private pools, laundry services are free, and guests can enjoy free daily manicures and pedicures in languished relaxation with the en-suite painting kit.

The impressive and eclectic mix in MAIA’s full Blinese spa service menu includes variations of treatments so guests can pick and choose all manners of pressure, product and duration.  Indulge in treatments including the “Twenty Dancing Fingers” massage or a MAIA bath in the great outdoors in a unique and picturesque rock formation followed by a head to toe exfoliation, body smoothing polishing and toning treatment.

Gastronomical excellence is also a part of MAIA.  The resort promises not only a variety of meals and selection, but a wonderful fusion of flavours, cooking styles, textures, colours and aromas for a full sensory experience to delight the taste buds.   MAIA’s kitchen offers a mix of Mediterranean cuisine featuring Asian, Creole and French accents, with savoury concoctions to delight the senses.

In the tranquil waters of the Indian Ocean lies Mauritius, a perfect destination for luxury holidays. Mauritius holidays are superbly relaxing, far away from the noise and bustle of normal life and the ideal place to recharge the batteries in peace and comfort.

Hotel and resort facilities on Mauritius are second to none. Rooms and suites are situated to providing the endlessly beautiful backdrop of the sea, and are a magnet for romance and relaxation. There is always something new to be experienced on the island. Gourmets will be astounded by the rich fare on offer with fish from the surrounding deep waters being a major focus of culinary delight.

Couples heading for a romantic break together in this idyllic setting can enjoy exotic cocktails overlooking the pristine white sands and watch the stunning variety of colours in the sky as the sunshine gently sinks below the horizon.

As a tropical island, Mauritius is a haven for eye-catching flowers and foliage and horticulturists will find a fascinating array of plant life to enjoy in the botanical gardens. A taste of something more dangerous can be found by visiting the crocodile farms and for something more strenuous there are opportunities for hiking or mountain biking in the rainforest or exploring the island’s extinct volcano.

Water sports are a major part of the recreational offer. Swimming, diving, snorkelling and deep-sea fishing can all be enjoyed by visitors, experiences which are always a part of luxury holidays on the island.

A luxury holiday in the Caribbean conjures up images of many wonderful destinations and premier among them is Sandy Lane, an idyllic retreat in Barbados. First opened in 1961, Sandy Lane Barbados has everything a luxury holiday requires. Its unparalleled location on the sheltered west coast of the island overlooks the Caribbean Sea on a peaceful beach of coral sand.

The buildings are in classic Palladian style, echoing the classical temple architecture of Ancient Greece and Rome, timelessly elegant and fitting perfectly with the shimmering ocean, the shade given by mature mahogany trees and the golden beaches stretching invitingly into the distance.

Holidays can provide both a haven of peace as well as opportunities to experience activities and adventures to stretch both mind and body. Sandy Lane Barbados offers the ideal environment for both. With the comfort of 112 hotel rooms and suites and a splendid private villa the resort encourages guests to use its first class facilities to the full.

Golfers will appreciate the three golf courses available: exclusive to Sandy Lane guests, the Green Monkey course is renowned throughout the world having been carved from an old stone quarry, the Country Club and the Old Nine courses add to the golfing choices all of which have spectacular views of the coast.

Gourmet food is a natural addition to what Sandy Lane offers for a luxury holiday. Sip a cocktail on the veranda while watching the sun set and then tuck in to steamed barracuda fillet or Goan fish curry while sipping a fine wine from the extensive cellar.

Dubai has an eclectic mix of luxury, modernity and tradition that is vastly unlike any other city of the world and it is due to this that Dubai is one of the dream holiday destinations for people across the globe.  The location of the city itself is perfect because it is situated halfway between Europe, Africa and Asia, and can be reached from any city within a few hours or with an overnight flight.

Whether it is shopping, a luxurious holiday or high-powered business moves, Dubai is all of this and more, rolled into one.  The dazzling economic growth of Dubai has ensured that tourists get to experience not just the natural beauty of the city but can also enjoy luxury and style in glitzy and opulent shopping malls that are almost like mini towns.

A holiday in Dubai means a kaleidoscope of experiences such as the lively bustle of the souks, sandy white beaches, dusty villages, rugged mountains and the tranquil desert.  The city also offers a great choice of hotels, and a tourist can choose from eminently affordable lodgings to super luxury seven-star hotels all in the same stretch of the city.  The man made, awe-inspiring Palm Jumeriah Island never ceases to amaze people when flying in and out of the city.

For those in love with the yellow metal, Dubai is also known as the ‘City of Gold’ because of the sheer number of gold stores located at the gold souk.  The Dubai Creek splits the city into two major areas with Bur Dubai located in the south and Deira in the north. Each offers a wide range of contrasting cultures with ultra modern shopping malls on the one side and lively souks on the other.  For a starry, starry night (though without Don Mclean), a desert safari and a night of camping in the middle of the desert is strongly recommended.