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            SLEEP ON CERULEAN WATERS                                                                                                    THE YEAR OF INDIA                WORTH THE                 CROWD                    GOURMET
                                                                                                                                        Famed for its colourful contrasts,   34 EXTRA HOP      42  PLEASERS             47  GLOBETROTTING
            The Indian Ocean is where   simply incredible – you’d be   shaped pier off the island, they   Bose sound system plays from   India offers discerning travellers   Private islands, secret coves and   Suitable for couples, families   Tantalise your taste buds with
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            visitors can expect to be   hard-pushed to find better   boast a fibre-optic lit infinity   12,000 pre-programmed           immersive experiences.      remote beaches – these properties   and groups, these resorts have   our round-up of foodie favourites
                                                                                                                                                                    make the journey worthwhile.
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            beguiled by an island idyll:   elsewhere. Renowned for   pool and an infinity-edge   tunes on the iPod). A personal
            powder-soft sands, a glorious   blazing a trail when it comes   Kohler bath that fills from the   Thakuru (butler) and in-built                             BARBADOS                   BEYOND THE SEA

            sky that seems to melt into the   to architecture and design,   ceiling. You’ll be surrounded   glass floor for watching the                            37  We look beyond the white   45  Ocean voyages, river
            sea and an outstanding house   it came as no surprise when   by designer furniture   fish below complete the                                            sand beaches and swaying palm   cruises and yachting – set sail on
            reef to snorkel away the days.   PER AQUUM created James   including pieces by Frank   picture. Or, cast off and sleep                                  trees to discover the local culture   a journey of discovery, exploring
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                                                                                                                                                                                              the world’s most lavish locations.
            Uber-cool Huvafen Fushi   Bond-esque two-bedroom    Gehry – the icon of iconic   beneath the stars onboard the
            has all of that, and more.   sunset-facing Ocean Pavilions   architecture; a library stocked   resort’s dhoni – which comes
            Stealing your attention, the   – some of the largest in the   with bestsellers and all your   complete with chef and fully
            overwater accommodation is   world. Set on a long egg-  favourite gadgets (an inbuilt   stocked wine cellar.






































            ADVENTURE ON A RIVER SAFARI

            Pods of hippos lazing around or   But because river cruising isn’t just
            elephants drinking from the banks   about watching the world go by,
            of the Chobe River; the views from   there’s a range of daily excursions
            your accommodation are constantly   including game-viewing by tender
            changing. The 42 metre long     boat, bream fishing and visits to
            houseboat, Zambezi Queen, is an   nearby villages for a taste of the local
            exclusive floating boutique lodge that   life. On-land, game drives in Chobe
            will transport guests along the river   National Park, northern Botswana,
            for unparalleled game viewing. There   are a highlight; renowned for the                                                                                    Knowledge
            are just 14 suites, designed with the   highest elephant concentration on
            surroundings in mind – imagine light   the continent (circa 120,000). In
            contemporary rooms with tasteful   the evening, enjoy a G&T on the
            African décor. All the facilities that   upper deck, dinner around a fire in an
            you would expect from a luxury hotel   open-air boma and stargazing through                                                                                  The ultimate insider’s guide. Our download from the
            are present and correct: king-sized   the computerised telescope. Best                                                                                       world of luxury travel, detailing essential experiences,
            bed with floor-to-ceiling windows,   time to visit: go during the dry season
            delicious food and first-class service.   (April to October).                                                                                                reviews and recommendations.



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