1. SOULFUL SERENITY
One of the most peaceful spots on the island, Hyatt Magma Santorini is a haven for travellers wanting spellbinding views of the Aegean amidst a rustic yet sophisticated luxury boutique hotel offering. Combine that with some rather excellent wellness and some pretty stellar culinary offerings at the hands of a two-starred Michelin chef, and your Grecian getaway is off to a very good start! Stay in a Magma Suite Seaview with a private terrace and pool overlooking the glistening Aegean blues, decked out in all natural, neutral colours and an over-riding sense of calm. Take advantage of the Magma Early Booking Offer and get 20 per cent off your stay, along with daily breakfast, early check-in and late check-out, complimentary transfers and 15 per cent off treatments at Lava Spa.
2. GARDEN PARTY
The Glorious Gleneagles Garden Party is returning to the Highlands hotel on June 17, with a glamorous afternoon centred around a star-studded tennis match of doubles - featuring Johanna Konta and Thomas Enqvist, and umpired by Judy Murray OBE. Taking place in the heart of the Gleneagles estate, with Highland nature all around, guests can sip on fruit-packed Pimms and Moët & Chandon, whilst feasting on fresh strawberries, a gorgeous afternoon tea that celebrates the bounties of Scotland’s natural larder and listening to live music. To make the most of your Scottish escape, stay for three nights and book the hotel’s Stay Awhile offer during June to get the third night on the house. You’ll also get to enjoy one of Gleneagles’ famous breakfasts at The Strathearn and use both pool and gym facilities. While there, why not pootle around on one of the hotel’s Pashley bikes for an afternoon adventure, play some croquet and boules, or even try the Pitch & Putt?
3. A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS
In partnership with The Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite National Park, the fairy-tale Château du Sureau has introduced a photography weekend experience designed to help enthusiasts capture images of park scenes made famous by Adams’ signature photographic style. The Yosemite Photography Weekend is the first-of-its-kind experience, where guests can follow in the footsteps of the visionary photographer, learning techniques adapted for digital cameras, while visiting the iconic park scenes he made famous, followed by a stay in the five-star Relais & Châteaux resort. Two weekends are on offer - June 9 to 11 and November 4 to 6, 2023 - and will include a welcome reception, dinner, use of the properties stunning facilities, all-inclusive inspired dining, and speciality treatments at Spa du Sureau.
4. THE BIG APPLE'S NATURE ESCAPE
Urban life doesn’t get much prettier than with a stay at The Lowell New York, one of the Big Apple’s most iconic hotels. Just a stone’s throw from The MET, Central Park and Fifth Avenue, the hotel is a picture of classic New York elegance. Stay in a Garden Suite, designed by Michael Smith, to gift yourself a little bucolic escapism from the heady streets below, with its verdant al fresco dining space, 18th-century Chinese-inspired floral wallpaper and the sense of bringing the outdoors in throughout. Before you head out for a day of sightseeing, shopping and sampling the city’s best restaurants, start your day with the Executive Breakfast offer, gifting you a full American breakfast in the Pembroke Room, or in your suite, welcome amenities on arrival and shoe shine, so you can put your best foot forward.
5. CALLING ALL ART LOVERS
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai, is inviting guests to discover the wonderful world of art with Evergreen Spirit, an exhibition by contemporary Chinese artist Sean Wu, where artworks are inspired by bamboo and made from recycled green glass bottles. The exhibition also marks the hotel’s 10-year anniversary, so book the Evergreen Bamboo offer to celebrate, with a stay in a Mandarin River View Room, breakfast, an Evergreen Afternoon Tea at Riviera Lounge and a beautiful bamboo handbag gift. Or book the Oriental Spirit offer, and stay in an Executive Suite with club access, along with two 90-minute Oriental Bamboo massages and a folding book lamp as a gift.
6. MALAYSIA BRINGS US TOGETHER
Positioned on the south-eastern shoreline of Malaysia and set between lush rainforests and the South China Sea, nature is in abundance at One&Only Desaru Coast. There’s so much to do here, that it’s the perfect escape for families wanting to reconnect whilst having a true bucket list adventure. Book a roomy two-bedroom suite, with the added benefit of a private plunge pool, then spend your days reconnecting over countless activities, from nature walks to spot Macaques and eagles, and tree-climbing to the tops of the canopies, to fishing, sailing, jet-skiing, kite-surfing and more. Let the kids run wild at KidsOnly and One Tribe teens club, where they can enjoy sports, arts, crafts and engaging eco-centric immersions. Book The Wonders of Desaru offer for breakfast, complimentary daily activities and in-resort credit to use during your stay.