1. PEACE IN PARADISE
Located in one of the most pristine corners of the Lhaviyani Atoll, just a 40-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport, the tri-island Six Senses Kanuhura is a peace-seeking traveller’s dream. With natural beauty all around, the resort has reopened with 12 new one- and two-bedroom Beach Retreats and a three-bedroom Beach Reserve, with private pools and steps directly down into the ocean. The laid-back tropical island feel inspires the architecture, while the interior design soaks up the vibrant colours of the Maldives’ nature. For ultimate respite, you can try Sound Healing at Six Senses Spa, snorkel around the lagoon, or visit the island’s organic garden and learn how to make traditional Maldivian cuisine at The Earth Lab. Book your stay 60 days in advance and enjoy 10 per cent off the Best Flexible Rate.
2. THE SOUL OF SINGAPORE
Having just reopened after an extensive six-month transformation, Mandarin Oriental Singapore is one for your To Do list. The ‘new look’ melds the city-sate’s distinctive nature, cultural heritage and architectural traditions. Jeffrey Wilkes of internationally-acclaimed interior design firm DESIGNWILKES has lead the design, with the classic interiors reborn with colour and inspiration from signature Singaporean elements, like Peranakan-style architecture, black and white houses and Angsana trees. Rooms and suites take cues from the views outside, such as dappled batik patterns and a cooler colour palette blended with the undulating water of Marina Bay-facing rooms, while those looking out over the South China Sea are bathed in warm tones reminiscent of the morning sun. Book the Exceptionally Singapore offer, inclusive of two experiences, complimentary upgrade, daily breakfast, and complimentary dining for children.
3. RIVER CRUISING
By creating one-of-a-kind experiences, Anantara knows how to give its guests a sense of place no matter where they are in the world. Anantara Chiang Mai Resort’s riverfront location is now inviting guests to experience its locale with the resort’s new barge. The Nam Jai (which translates as ‘water from the heart’) offers both group and private cruises along the Ping River, with two different itineraries: either a sunrise cruise visiting the nearby Wat Ket Karam, one of Chiang Mai’s oldest communities, or a twilight cruise sailing past some of the city’s most iconic bridges, small temples and gardens. When you’ve soaked up the culture, you can spend the rest of your day soaking up the sun by this rather fabulous pool.
4. THE MAGIC OF MOROCCO
Translating as ‘peaceful paradise’, Amanjena is just that - an urban side order of bucolic respite in one of the world’s most beautiful cities, Marrakech. A haven amidst the capital’s cacophony, it offers pure privacy and serenity. Its eight new one-bedroom Pavilion Piscines have had extensive courtyard renovations, introducing heated swimming pools and pillared gazebos perfectly suited for long, lazy days of lounging. You can further relax at Amanjena’s spa, or experience Morocco’s rich hospitality traditions sharing a traditional homecooked Berber dinner with the Brahim family. Book the Wonders of Marrakech for Longer offer, to enjoy a fourth complimentary night when you book three or more nights.