1. Making Life Memorable
Como Maalifushi, Maldives
If, like many, you prefer to spend the holidays at home, then book in early at Como Maalifushi for the perfect pre-Christmas retreat. Como Maalifushi Adventure runs until December 19, allowing you to book five nights at this glorious Maldivian property and enjoy the following: daily breakfast, lunch or dinner at Madi seafood restaurant, two activities per guest, ranging from sunset bottom fishing, turtle expedition snorkelling and dolphin cruise, yoga class, and a host of non-motorised water sports. For something that little bit special, why not book in for an unique private dining experience too, from a champagne breakfast to castaway picnic or an island BBQ under the stars.
2. An African Adventure
Mount Kenya Safari Club, Kenya
This Christmas, why not holiday at the foothills of Mount Kenya and immerse yourself in a truly African experience this festive season? If you’re looking for something special then Fairmont’s Mount Kenya Safari Club has an unforgettable offer, including a two-nights’ stay, full-board and a sparkling Christmas dinner, featuring a live band, a capella singers, DJ, saxophonist, fully-kitted out kids programme, a fireworks display and Christmas Mass. Or, stay for New Year’s Eve and enjoy a special celebratory dinner with all the above trappings. Whilst here, take advantage of your locale, with horse rides, mountain climbing, nature walks and a visit to an animal orphanage.
3. Powering Down
Mandarin Oriental Miami, US
With the start of a new year usually comes a promise to give more time, love and care to yourself. Mandarin Oriental is championing the cause with its Power Off In Paradise offer, running throughout 2020, which offers guests a minimum of two nights’ stay in a Skyline Suite (or above), a 120-minute Digital Wellness Escape at the five-star spa, a private family yoga and singing bowl session, in-room wellness basket filled with non-digital mindful activities, a healthy Bento Box lunch, and cell-phone sleeping bags, so you can tuck them in but out of reach. With the hotel helping you to put down your devices, you can reconnect with yourself and loved ones in one of the coolest locations in the world.
4. Private Island Dreaming
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort, Mozambique
Escape to an island paradise this month to discover untouched shores and enjoy a holiday where adventure is balanced with wellbeing. Stay for two nights and begin your trip with an exhilarating helicopter ride to Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort, for the ultimate in adrenalin-fuelled arrivals. Then rebalance your mind, body and soul with a 60-minute Anantara Signature Massage, a horse-ride along the beach, or set sail for the horizon with a stunning Dhow sunset cruise. With daily breakfast, lunch and dinner catered for too, serving the freshest Mozambican cuisine, you can relax amid the rolling sand dunes or swim and snorkel with visiting dolphins in the clear azure waters, while losing yourself to nature’s beauty in one of the last untouched paradises.