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INTO THE BLUE

The land of fire and ice, a trip is complete without a visit to as much white silica mud as Hotel Borg. This attractive
to the fascinating country of the country’s most popular you like: bathrobes, towels Art-Deco building is in the
Iceland can encompass black spot on the Reyjanes Peninsula and slippers can all be hired heart of the action overlooking
sand beaches, striking glaciers, – the rich geothermal waters onsite. Stress doesn’t stand a Reykjavik’s Austurvöllur
wild ponies, the Gulfoss of the Blue Lagoon. For chance. When you are content square and the perfect base
waterfall, Eyjafjallajökull an incredibly therapeutic with your beautification in from which to explore. An
volcano and, if you’re lucky, experience, wallow for hours the milky-blue waters, a short outpost of Jamie’s Italian, the
a breathtaking display of the in the mineral and salt-rich 45 minute journey filled with household British restaurant
phenomenal Northern Lights. waters, known by many as wondrous views will take you chain headed up by celebrity
This island is one big adventure healing waters (around 37 from the Blue Lagoon to the chef Jamie Oliver, is set to
playground. However, no visit to 39˚C). Cover yourself in warm cosseting of historical open at the hotel this spring.

MAKING WAVES ON THE BAA ATOLL

Exploring the vast warm immersive underwater world keen sailors can charter Lady is what enables Amilla Fushi to
waters surrounding Amilla experience. Resident marine Thuraya, the hotel’s private stand-out as something rather
Fushi affords you the biologist Lauren Arthur, who is yacht to get a taste of the unique in the Maldives. By
opportunity to get up close and known for wearing a mermaid beauty of the Maldives above night, savour modern Japanese
personal with mesmerising tail on guided snorkelling the water. Aquatic and marine cuisine at Feeling Koi – it is
marine life – you can spy whale tours, leads trips to the world ‘Heroes’ are also regularly overwater of course and for
sharks, turtles and manta rays renowned Hanifaru Bay and invited to offer their expertise those who like to make an
amidst the coral formations of the Blue Hole – the latter, a in a variety of fields from entrance you can seamlessly
the Baa Atoll in a UNESCO natural submerged wonder free diving to watersports, drift in by speedboat – and
protected biosphere. Say which is an absolute must-visit. photography to conservation. after, your personal katheeb
goodbye to glass-bottomed Spend an unforgettable night This, alongside Miami-style (butler) drops you off at your
boat tours and hello to an floating on the moon-lit ocean; beach huts and a youthful vibe, overwater home.

OCEAN DREAMING ON THE REEF MARKETS ON THE MEKONG

Surrender to a full body massage surrounded by fish, the gentle waves Exploring local street life is one of Hop aboard a sampan in the company
tailored to your needs using warm helping to relax you even further into the best ways to get under the skin of of a local guide to explore the craft
botanical oils delivered with an submission. Don’t forget your swimsuit a destination. In Vietnam’s western villages, fisheries and orchards
expert touch. But what makes this and remember, safety first: you’ll be region, the river is where you’ll along the charming waterways and
any different to other top hotel’s smothered in sunscreen before the really get a sense of everyday life. emerald rice fields of the Mekong
‘signature’ treatment? Set on the cosseting begins. To fill the rest of From your base in the urban sprawl Delta. Return to colonial property
northernmost of the Whitsunday your time, the potential for adventure of Ho Chi Minh (formerly Saigon), Park Hyatt Saigon to relax poolside
Islands in the heart of Australia’s at this property is simply unmatched. take a trip to rural Cai Be’s unique after a day of sightseeing. Or, for an
Great Barrier Reef, One&Only There’s diving with resort professionals floating market on the Tien River – alternative perspective on local life, sip
Hayman Island has created an aptly in Blue Pearl Bay, snorkelling, sailing, the biggest wholesale market in the on a signature cocktail at the hotel’s
named ‘Ocean Dreaming Massage’, hiking or even taking a helicopter ride region (around 450 boats), formed ultra-stylish 2 Lam Son martini bar.
upping the ante for spa offerings and to the renowned Whitehaven Beach. in the Nguyen Dynasty in the 19th Still eager to learn more about the
becoming mandatory on the list of And then there’s the huge saltwater century. Your tastebuds can sample ingredients you’ve just encountered?
every luxury spa aficionado. Subject pool (the largest in the southern fresh river produce and vegetables as Join a cooking class and prepare a
to the tides and the swell, you can hemisphere) to dive in before heading extraordinary sights prevail – watch Vietnamese dish with the chef.
‘float’ on a shell-adorned bed set atop to your oceanfront Beach Villa to vendors clamouring for business and Top tip: set off early in the morning to
the pristine azure sea for 90 minutes watch the sun go down. buyers bargaining for goods. catch the markets at their best.

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