After so many months of missed travel experiences, now is the time to go big! Many people are looking to splash out on the very best holidays around the world, and why not. Yearning for style, sophistication, indulgent upgrades, exclusive experiences all topped off with VIP service and superb dining.
We’ve rounded up 5 of the best luxury holidays for 2023 where you can indulge like never before:
1- Holiday with A-Listers in Saint Lucia
This ultra-exclusive resort beautifully combines pure privacy with unparalleled spaciousness.
Set up high on Morne Chastanet, to create an exclusive, private sanctuary within the Anse Chastanet Resort, this is undoubtedly St Lucia’s most romantic retreat.
Rising majestically above the 600 acre beachfront, it is a cornucopia of organic architecture celebrating St Lucia’s stunning scenic beauty. Expect grand sweeping spaces where bedroom, living area and an extravagant private infinity pool glide into one another to form extraordinary platforms that seem to float out into nature itself.
With uninterrupted views of the Pitons from your own private infinity pool, it’s not hard to see why this stunning resort is a superlative choice for a luxury holiday to St Lucia.
Why you’ll love this resort…
❤ “Sanctuary” accommodation has the fourth wall removed for spectacular Piton view
❤ En suite infinity pools are individually designed and substantial in size
❤ Major Domos and dedicated resort staff provide round the clock service
❤ Privacy and seclusion complemented by full access to sister resort Anse Chastanet’s facilities
2 – Indulge in the Magic of Mauritius
Boasting two private islands and a Givenchy Spa, Le Touessrok takes luxury to another level. You will find yourself strolling along the pristine beach at sunrise, sinking your feet into powder soft sand and gazing out at azure ocean views.
This beautiful resort is set on the exclusive east coast of Mauritius and hosts a contemporary and sophisticated vibe which extends its charm to its two offshore private islands.
Why you’ll love this resort…
❤ A secluded hideaway set among six pristine, white sandy beaches
❤ Reserve luxury beach cabanas on the private island with dedicated butler service
❤ Complimentary water shuttle to the private island, Ilôt Mangénie, exclusively reserved for Shangri-La’s guests
❤ Retreat to state-of-the-art CHI The Spa for a rejuvenating massage or treatment
3 – Escape to a hilltop hideaway in Bali
There are only 30 villas at this stunning hilltop hideaway near artsy Ubud. Viceroy Bali has featured in magazine shoots and TV adverts around the world, and a stay here offers complete tranquillity. Take a dip in the infinity pool that appears to float mid-air and gaze at the knock-out valley views.
Why you’ll love this resort…
❤ A boutique five-star hotel, offering just 30 luxurious and opulent villas
❤ Nestled atop the lush Balinese jungle
❤ Your jungle oasis includes your very own private pool, a spacious terrace overlooking the emerald valley below, and a picture-perfect cabana
❤ Immaculate housekeeping and room service
4 – Go wild in Kenya
The 12 tents at Mara Bushtops are more like five-star hotel rooms under canvas. All have round-the-clock butler service and a huge deck where you can spot zebra and giraffe from your private hot tub. The camp even has an award-winning spa. This is a dream honeymoon choice, but it’s also an incredible family experience (for the world’s luckiest children)!
Why you’ll love this resort…
❤ Incredible views and abundant wildlife make for a remote Eden-like experience
❤ Mara Bushtops sits on the hillside inside Isaaten Conservancy, 15,000 acres of protected, exclusive use, wildlife conservancy, with many of the same animal species found in the bordering Maasai Mara Game Reserve
❤ With wooden decking throughout, each of the 12 tents has plenty of indoor and outdoor space to enjoy the natural surroundings, whether facing out onto the hills or, if you get the Lion Tent, onto the busy salt lick
❤ Personal 24-hour butler service always arrives fast, as do Maasai escorts to lead you around camp at night
5 – Splash out in the Maldives
A relaxing, luxury retreat home to villas with their own water slides this spectacular resort is set within a vast and pristine lagoon made up of five islands… the ultimate Maldives luxury holiday destination and sister resort to the incredible Soneva Fushi.
Soneva Jani is not your typical Maldives resort. Equipped with bicycles and tricycles and water slides that slip from the top floor into the warm waters of the Edufaaru Lagoon, you simply cannot find anything more unique.
Why you’ll love this resort…
❤ Splash out on a water villa and slide straight down into the lagoon with your very own water slide
❤ Crystal-clear waters, pearly-white sand beaches and over-water hammocks
❤ Luxury spa treatments, movie nights at the open-air cinema and exceptional fine dining
❤ Spend your days snorkelling and diving through the warm waters and your evenings star gazing from your catamaran net or over-water swing basket
If you are considering a luxury holiday we would love to go through the options with you so do get in touch.
