Looking to immerse yourself in a sun-kissed escape that transcends the ordinary? This New Year, discover a world of opulence on the beaches of Thailand, Muscat, Vietnam and Zanzibar that are blessed with balmy weather. Cultural Brilliance Meets Culinary Artistry Experience the epitome of luxury this holiday season at Phulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Krabi – the cinematic backdrop for Hangover II. With one of the largest beds in hotel history and inimitable Dining Beyond options, opulence is at its best. Discover the tastes of Thailand beyond conventional restaurant settings with Phulay Bay’s Michelin Star Executive Chef Christian Herrgesell. Let them design a bespoke culinary experience for you and your partner. You can take a pick from barbecue on the beach, a romantic sunse...
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Is the idea of spending this holiday season at an exotic destination with unique experiences on your mind? A short-haul flight from India followed by a scenic 45-minute drive can bring you to Shangri-La Muscat, where dream vacations turn into reality. Nestled at the confluence of rich Omani heritage and world-class hospitality, the dual resort complex has two properties – Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah and Shangri-La Al Husn. While Barr Al Jissah is perfect for family vacations, the adult-only Al Husn perched on a clifftop is for couples seeking elevated luxury and discretion. This December, both properties are gearing up for Christmas and New Year celebrations. The balmy weather is just the cherry on the cake. Families day out at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Travelling with kids or ...
Read MoreWhen Stelios Zompanakis quit his job at Greece’s central bank to try his luck at boat racing, friends and family pleaded with him to reconsider. Nine years later, he spends summers on the “Ikigai,” a 53-foot yacht he named after the Japanese concept of finding happiness through a life of meaning. Weeklong holiday trips on his yacht around some of the lesser-known Greek islands — Milos, Sifnos, Serifos, Kythnos and many others — were booked up through October. Tourists atop the Areopagus hill look at the city of Athens as the sun sets , on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) “The demand is insane,” said Zompanakis, who recently paced barefoot around the teak-paneled deck to adjust the sail and check instrument panels as the boat swung past the ancient Temple of...
Read MoreEuropean airlines are set to face a tough winter due to the ongoing pandemic and travel confidence likely remaining suppressed. Low fares will be key to stimulating demand as travel restrictions are likely to continue, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Gus Gardner, Associate Travel and Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “With revenue still suppressed, airlines will have a tough winter ahead. During what is traditionally the offseason in Europe, the pandemic is likely to make operating conditions difficult. FILE PHOTO: EasyJet airplanes are parked on the tarmac during the official opening of the new Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER) "Willy Brandt", in Schoenefeld near Berlin, Germany. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke “Although demand was beginning to return this...
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