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Travel notes Grown-up playground Warm up to winter

Sophistication and style is a given
at Four Seasons Resort Dubai Virgin Atlantic launches the only
direct flight between London
at Jumeirah Beach, elevated Heathrow and Barbados in
Seize the bay further by the re-opening of one of December this year. With direct
Dubai’s most glamorous rooftop flights to the island already
bars: Mercury Lounge. This sea- available from London Gatwick
Blazing a trail for contemporary-chic hotels in meets-city location offers one-of- and Manchester, the additional
the Lesser Antilles, Carlisle Bay is one of a-kind views of the glowing Dubai twice weekly departures mean a
the most talked about properties. The hotel skyline – the Burj Khalifa on one better chance of not missing out
not only offers spectacular accommodation side, and the Arabian Gulf on the on Christmas in the Caribbean.
(the newly created Bay Suites are oceanfront, other. Blending influences from Further new routes launching this
year include Heathrow to Seattle
spacious, understated and ideal for couples), across the Mediterranean, sip on and Manchester to San Francisco,
but has unforgettable experiences to go with it. colourful cocktails and feast on the Boston and New York.
Caribbean yachting holidays are among Antigua’s tastiest mix of sharing platters and
main draws and this year they welcome a brand exquisite entrees .
new, super sleek, 36 foot yacht, along with the
launch of private charter excursions. Discover
Great Bird Island with an all-day boat trip, or
set sail to Cades Reef, with your snorkels at the
ready and explore one of Antigua’s most beautiful
coral reefs. For the thrill-seekers, water skiing
and wake-boarding trips will be sure to get your
adrenaline pumping.

New generation

As Emirates continues to invest
in making its fleet more modern
and environmentally friendly, we
see a new generation of its flagship
Airbus A380 launching from July
2017. In addition to the well-known
Private Suites and Shower Spas in
First Class, there will be upgraded
Business Class seats and a sleeker
designed onboard lounge. The
expanding network means you
can now fly on the Emirates A380
to over 40 different destinations
around the world.

Spring healing Gourmet glee in Greece Suite sensations
With just 15 individual suites and 18 luxurious At all-inclusive hotel Ikos Olivia in The spacious new Island Luxury Suites at Blue
pool villas, Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites is an Halkidiki the food takes the spotlight. Palace Resort & Spa, Crete overlook the sparkling
exclusive retreat on Crete’s unspoilt coastline. There are à la carte restaurants managed waters of the Aegean Sea and across to Spinalonga
As this boutique hotel re-opens for the spring and by Michelin-starred chefs, fine wine Island, a national monument. If you can drag
summer season, guests can now be pampered with pairings by sommeliers and the chance yourself away from your private pool, head to the
all new body and face rituals and treatments using to sample authentic food at local eateries Haven – a private section of the beach exclusively
Anne Semonin spa products introduced in the (no need to take your wallet as this is at reserved and complete with your own gazebo and
Elixir Spa or in the privacy of your Spa Pool Villa. no extra cost). beach basket of complimentary goodies.

Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges opened in the With the largest ski area in America, Park City in Utah is an unforgettable
New ski hotel becomes a member heart of Courchevel in December and ticks all
the boxes: ski-in ski-out location, modern alpine ski and snow getaway, and now even more accessible thanks to direct Delta
of the Leading Hotels of the World design, dedicated kid’s club, a sumptuous spa
and a ski room managed by experts. See page 57. flights from London to Salt Lake City.

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