1. LIVE FOR FAMILY IN MAURITIUS
Angsana Balaclava, Mauritius
Angsana Balaclava claims to be the ultimate playground for family fun, and their Live for Family Offer will certainly help you and your loved ones make the most of your stay in Mauritius. You can engage in exhilarating land or water sports activities and kids get to eat for free while mum and dad recharge with a refreshing massage treatment.
The package allows for two adults on a Half Board basis, with one child under 12 allowed to stay for free – with a complimentary three-hour baby-sitting service available. The Spa Experience lasts 60 minutes and comprises a 30-minute massage and a 30-minute relaxation, which can be enjoyed before your after the available selection of non-motorised water sports.
PRICE: Via website
AVAILABLE: Until January 5, 2019
www.angsana.com
2. SKY HIGH IN AMSTERDAM
Conservatorium, Amsterdam
The tulips are in bloom across the Netherlands and there’s no better view than from the air. The Conservatorium hotel in Amsterdam is not only dressing itself with over 1,000 of its home-grown bespoke flowers in celebration of the annual Tulip Festival, it has also launched its seasonal ‘Tulips in Bloom’ package.
The two-night stay offer includes a Saturday helicopter flight with extensive views over the vast multi-coloured tulip fields, flower parks and Dutch coast within an EC 120 helicopter that can accommodate one pilot and four passengers. On land, hotel guests have access to a private driver for an exclusive journey across the grounds of a tulip farm for a unique introduction to art tulip cultivation where they can learn the fascinating history of the craft and even pick their very own tulips to take home.
PRICE: From €1,695 per night inclusive of VAT, exclusive of 6% city tax
AVAILABLE: Until April 28
www.conservatoriumhotel.com
3. ACTIVE & INCLUSIVE
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
Everyone’s dream holiday is going to be a little different, but it certainly helps when you have access to everything. Sheraton Maldives’ “All-Inclusive” package gives you everything you want, from free-flowing food and drink to spa treatments and fun-filled watersport activities.
The offer includes accommodation in a Deluxe Room for two when you stay a minimum of three nights, with speedboat transfers from Male Airport, unlimited access to all restaurants and bars for round the clock feasting – and yes, that includes in-room dining included. There’s even complimentary snorkeling gear and a beginner’s class for those who’ve never truly taken a plunge. Want to visit the Shine Spa? There’s a free massage, manicure and pedicure, but you’ll have to splash out a little more for some of the venue’s signature treatments.
PRICE: Via website
AVAILABLE: May 1 to December 31, 2018
www.sheratonmaldives.com
4. REBORN IN BALI
The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa
Located within a vibrant and sophisticated neighbourhood in the heart of Bali and surrounded by world-class restaurants, barefoot beach bars, cocktail lounges, market stalls and chic boutiques, The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa offers beautiful beachfront and uninterrupted ocean views.
The luxury resort offers warm Balinese hospitality, high-class accommodation, crowd-pleasing dining options, state-of-the-art fitness centre, the acclaimed Kahyangan Spa and a sparkling infinity pool sitting on the edge of the oceanfront. With the ‘Beachfront Oasis’ relaunch promotion offer, guests pay for three nights and enjoy the fourth night for free. The promotion is valid in all rooms, suites and villas and includes daily breakfast.
PRICE: From USD 771 for a One Bedroom Ocean Pool Villa per night
AVAILABLE: Now
www.theseminyak.com
5 .DIVING FOR GOLD
Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa
At Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa there’s variety of snorkelling and diving excursions with a selection of all-inclusive packages hat include options for scuba diving along with unique experiences such as whale shark spotting and underwater adventures in a semi-submarine.
With the “Gold All-Inclusive” package, guests can enjoy up to three dives per villa, per week. What’s more, when you stay five nights or more, you’ll be treated to free airport transfers – domestic flights between Velana Airport in Malé and South Ari Atoll Airport, including a speedboat ride direct to the resort. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted at the resort, ensuring peace above the water as well as below.
PRICE: From $650++ per night
AVAILABLE: Book before April 30 for
free airport transfers
www.centarahotelsresorts.com
6. DIGITAL DETOX
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
Do you keep checking your phone at dinner? Endlessly scrolling Instagram in bed? Are you a member of way too many WhatsApp groups? There’s no more stylish way to enjoy a detox than at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, which now offers the Digital Wellness Escape room package.
The offer includes a two-night stay in a City View Room category or above, a minute Digital Wellness Escape at The Mandarin Spa (to really take your mind off the number of Likes on your last upload), a Mandarin Oriental Power Protein Smoothie and daily breakfast at Clipper Lounge or Café Causette.
PRICE: HKD 1,750 weekdays & HKD 1,980 weekends + 10% service charge
AVAILABLE: July 31, 2018
www.mandarinoriental.com
7. ESCAPE FOR SUMMER
W Maldives
Let’s face it, you’re never going to book a trip to the Maldives for just one or two nights – with lapping surf, white sands and unspoiled crystal blue ocean views to the horizon and beyond – which is what makes this deal from W Hotels even more enticing. The 2018 Summer Escape offer at W Maldives means that you’re guaranteed a more affordable rate – from $875 – when you book three nights or more.
For the ultra-lavish Extreme Wow Ocean Haven (pictured), prices start from $5,175 – and there’s also a $50 supplement per adult per day for a Full Board stay. Just quote “2018 SUMMER ESCAPE –HALF BOARD – FULL BOARD” at the time of booking. So what are you waiting for? Let it glow.
PRICE: From $875 for a ‘Wonderful Beach Oasis’
AVAILABLE: Book by May 15
www.wmaldives.com