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FLOATING

FANTASIES

From channelling your inner yin and yang with paddle-board yoga and experiencing an
epicurean encounter on the open sea, to a safari aboard a drifting lodge and exploring a
floating market in Vietnam. These are our favourite aquatic adventures
that make the most of the water that surrounds us.

CITY WITH
a soul SERENITY

The French-founded city of New Diana Ross and John Legend) and ON THE SEA
Orleans is a playground for your then the annual Mardi Gras, an Boasting one of the world’s Club Spa with views across
senses; the sound of lively jazz iconic affair usually falling in the largest living coral reefs, the mesmerising ocean,
flows through vibrant streets; the month of February, is a celebration it is no surprise that the top billing goes to the two
renowned Preservation Hall – a bursting with over-the-top secluded island of Canouan overwater spa palapas.
cornerstone of the city’s music and costumes, loud traditional music is a magnet for the sailing Abscond by boat to suites
culture – hosts an acoustic jazz and brightly decorated floats. If enthusiasts and divers of ‘Lapis’ and ‘Sapphire’ which
concert almost every night of the you don’t fancy trailing through the jet-set. Though you’d be feature special glass-bottom
year and there are horse-drawn the streets, take in the ambience forgiven for staying resort- floors; watch the colourful
carriages to discover the cultural from the comfort of your private side at Pink Sands Club, marine life and reef fish Above & below
sights of the French Quarter. Food balcony when staying in the Grand set on the pearlescent sands flit below in the limpid, Ocean View Four Bedroom
is big in this city; be sure not to Suite at Soniat House, set in the of Godahl Beach. One of pale-blue lagoon as you Lagoon Villa; Beachfront
One Bedroom Penthouse
leave without trying a traditional atmospheric neighbourhood of the newest bolt-holes in rejuvenate with a sigh-
roast beef po’boy – the delicious Vieux Carré. Equally elegant is the Caribbean and boasting inducing massage. Specially-
‘poor boy’ is the staple sandwich the Windsor Court Hotel, with its cutting-edge technology tailored ESPA treatments
of New Orleans. The city is jam- recent US$22 million restoration, (think hidden televisions are provided, guaranteed
packed with colourful festivals and the hotel boasts new décor in all located within mirrors), to take you away from the
extravagant events. In July is the rooms and suites as well as the an infinity-edge pool stresses of everyday life.
much loved ESSENCE Festival, addition of a sophisticated cocktail with a three-tier deck and What’s more, guests can also
(headlining massive names such as bar and lavish spa. sumptuous suites, days are enjoy a selection of light
best spent doing very little. bites lovingly prepared by
Whilst therapies designed to the chef, relaxation terraces
revitalise and sooth can be and a swim up jetty; here
found hillside via a funicular you will find a true haven of
at the glorious Pink Sands privacy and tranquillity.

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