27/01/2012 | News

Star of the East: alone at last!

The latest addition to the Planhotels group, which includes two other properties in Zanzibar, offers only 11 villas for virtually complete privacy. Tucked amid the lush vegetation, each is perfectly situated to afford a spectacular view of the Indian Ocean. Here too, an Italian architect, Germano Aghemo from Turin, is at the helm of the [...]

27/01/2012 | News

Six Senses Laamu: naturalbornwonder

The Laamu atoll is a charming discovery with no other hotel complexes, lending an air of total privacy to this Six Senses resort. The establishment offers different kinds of villas: some on the beach with one or two bedrooms, others on stilts with terraces and indoor glass bathtubs for a view of the local marine [...]

27/01/2012 | News

Rosewood Georgia: total makeover

The Georgia, a historic hotel in the prettiest city on Canada’s west coast, will reopen this summer under the Rosewood name following extensive renovation work on every floor. Built in 1927, this fine establishment should be just like new, its 155 rooms and suites restored and decorated with a fine, bright touch. Guests may bask [...]

27/01/2012 | News

Raffles Resort: a must-visit!

Last February 2011, the famous Raffles Hotel in Singapore opened a prestigious sister resort in the Seychelles, lending a fresh breath of luxury to a destination that has often been compared to the Garden of Eden. This heavenly, civilised spot comprises 86 modern-style villas with “Raffles Butler” service available to guests 24/7. Built on a [...]

27/01/2012 | News

Rácz Hotel & Thermal Spa: come on in, the water’s fine!

Enquiring guests must wait until September to discover this new resort, which combines the charm of one of Europe’s oldest cities with the finest technology for unparalleled comfort. It clearly should be worth the wait, promising a wellness experience that will last through the end of the year. The spa adjacent to the hotel uses [...]

27/01/2012 | News

Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa: all-around enjoyment

Park Hyatt’s first resort in the Maldives opened last April, attesting to the group’s recent expansion beyond large cities. It includes a total of 50 villas boasting private terraces, bedrooms and sitting rooms, all decorated in smart, warm, subdued tones with no trace of false exoticism. Outdoor spaces with lawn chairs, large showers and bathtubs [...]